sarah on February 19th, 2010

Getting away on that much needed, much anticipated vacation can be extra exciting when you are going to a place that only seemed real in the movies. Yet many of these exotic destinations are not just film fantasies but real paradises to be explored by a cast of characters of your own making. Here’s The [...]

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sarah on February 15th, 2010

Nothing says prestige and luxury like a hotel named after an esteemed U.S. president. In honor of President’s Day, LA Times had rounded up classy hotels around the world that pay homage to American commanders-in-chief, most of which are more than fit for a king or a president…
Roosevelt Hotel, New York City
Hotel Obama, Accra, [...]

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sarah on February 4th, 2010

Still not sure what to do this Valentine’s Day? Nothing creates a more romantic and memorable experience than whisking away to a special hotel for the night. Whether 5 or 500 miles away from home, a night in a luxury hotel can feel a world away.
We’ve put together a list of some of our [...]

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sarah on November 12th, 2009

There are many ways to define a luxury hotel. Whether modern, boutique, or classic, luxury hotels transport guests to a heightened state of pampering and relaxation. Perhaps some of the most incredible experiences are at the classic luxury hotel jewels of Europe where décor, history and service come together to create an experience [...]

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sarah on October 8th, 2009

Nothing is spookier than creeping your way through an ancient graveyard while fall wind rustles dangling leaves and foggy mist circles around. For the ultimate entry into All Hallows Eve, check out some of these infamous graveyards guaranteed to give you goose bumps…
Boston – The Old Granary Burying Ground: Around since 1660, this graveyard [...]

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sarah on September 9th, 2009

Be it an all-frills romantic weekend away, a no-expenses-sparred honeymoon, or luxe just because, splurging on a picture-perfect posh escape is always a treat. We’re talking the kind of trip where the room itself is just as photo-worthy as the surrounding sights outside.
If you haven’t already, Perfect Escapes is inviting you to take the plunge [...]

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sarah on September 8th, 2009

Condé Nast Traveller has announced the winners of its annual reader survey, which covers everything one would need to know when it comes to luxury travel. Readers vote on their favorite sources, destinations and accommodations for work and play, and Condé Nast publishes the top 20 in each category. Check out a summary [...]

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sarah on May 15th, 2009

When it comes to luxury travel, the culinary experience can be just as important as the hotel. Fine dining and interesting restaurants will always compliment a luxury adventure, but so will exploring the local food markets. Exotic foods, new spices and produce, and an array of dishes are often as exciting as tourist [...]

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sarah on March 27th, 2009

ForbesTraveler published their list of the top shopping destinations worldwide and the chosen districts really do have something for everyone. Classics such as Paris, London, Soho New York and San Francisco made the list as staples for the shopping marathoners of the world, each with vast shopping districts of high quality and diverse clothing.
Others [...]

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sarah on March 3rd, 2009

Our friends over at HotelChatter are always on the pulse when it comes to hip events and their luxury hotel counterparts. Especially during fashion week where luxury hotels rule the post-runway night from NYC and London, to Paris and most recently Milan.
Here’s the 3 Top Fashion Week Hotels in Milan:
Hotel Bulgari Milan
Four Seasons [...]

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