Jun 2nd, 2010 at 12:00PM: We've talked a lot about hotel promotions and packages, but how do you choose what's best for you and your budget? That's the topic of this week's question, from Cindy in San Antonio, who wants to book a nice hotel without paying for unwanted amenities.
"I want to go on vacation this year, but I'd also like to get the most bang for my buck. I don't want to seem greedy, but I want more than just ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Ask Gadling: Getting the most (hotel) bang for your buck
Jun 2nd, 2010 at 12:00PM: We've talked a lot about hotel promotions and packages, but how do you choose what's best for you and your budget? That's the topic of this week's question, from Cindy in San Antonio, who wants to book a nice hotel without paying for unwanted amenities.
"I want to go on vacation this year, but I'd also like to get the most bang for my buck. I don't want to seem greedy, but I want more than just ...Inside the $33 million makeover of the Four Seasons Los Angeles, Beverly Hills
Apr 7th, 2010 at 3:30PM:
Los Angeles is no stranger to facelifts, nip-tucks and makeovers, but when a luxury hotel decides to go under the knife the finished product is worthy of a red carpet debut. The Four Seasons Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, finished its $33 million makeover this year and on a recent visit to Los Angeles, I got an inside look at the renovations, and learned why this hotel is so special to Hollywood's ...Daily Pampering: Executive Club Lounge at the Four Seasons Sydney
Apr 2nd, 2010 at 4:00PM: There's something spectacular on Level 32 at the Four Seasons Sydney, and it's not just the view. Think: warm cookies, homemade desserts and a nightcap.
For a small fee, the Executive Club plays host to pre-evening activities and first-thing-in-the-morning necessities. Treat yourself to hot and cold buffets for breakfast including an omelet station and mounds of fresh fruit, or indulge at dusk ...Four Seasons hotels support earthquake relief efforts with wine sales
Mar 17th, 2010 at 1:30PM: What's the one thing you can do to help a country heal after a natural disaster? Support that country's local economy. With that in mind, the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have launched a "Cheers for Chile" campaign, allowing visitors and guests to contribute to the Chile earthquake relief efforts just by ordering a class of wine. Here's the news, straight from the hotel's Web site:
"Now ...Luxury hotels still discounting in 2010
Feb 25th, 2010 at 5:00PM: If you didn't book a luxury trip last year, don't worry; you didn't miss your big opportunity. Without a doubt, 2009 was hell on the luxury travel market. It was rough on just about every luxury business, frankly. And while the economy looks like its taking a step in the right direction this year, it's not doing so fast enough for luxury travel providers. Look for another year of discounts, ...Daily Pampering: Four Seasons Beirut
Feb 10th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
If you aren't planning to go to Beirut this year ... change your flights. After a decade of preparation and five years of construction, the Four Seasons Hotel Beirut has opened its doors. The latest property from this luxury chain may seem to be opening in an unusual place, but guests are already voting for it with their room-nights, lured by the taste of prime cuts of Charolais beef and pairing ...Four Seasons auctioning off front-row rooms for Olympics
Feb 2nd, 2010 at 2:00PM: The Four Seasons Whistler has 6 exclusive rooms and suites at their lovely, Vancouver-adjacent mountain resort up for auction on charitybuzz.com to raise funds for The Birds Nest Foundation.
The Birds Nest Foundation is "a charitable corporation and visual media production company dedicated to supporting philanthropic efforts. Birds Nest provides multimedia services for fund raising and to ...Valentine's Day specials: Four Seasons Los Angeles finds your scent
Jan 28th, 2010 at 2:30PM: What does your loved one smell like? The folks at Four Seasons are ready to find out.
We've published all sorts of Valentine's Day packages, including in-room massages, breakfasts in bed and while not technically a Valentine's Day offering, we can't forget the human bed warmers over at the Holiday Inn. But the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is putting a new twist on Valentine's ...Big Island Hawaii: Get your adventure on
Jan 15th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
There's virtually no limit to the adventures you can have on the Big Island of Hawaii. SCUBA, snorkel, watch whales pass in season, take a helicopter flight over the island, or view lava up close from a boat, watching the fiery rivers pop and hiss as they land in the ocean. On the Kohala Coast, many of the resorts offer easy access to some of the island's most unique activities. For others, ...Daily Pampering: Get a Cabana Pedicure at The Four Seasons
Jan 12th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has undergone a $33 million renovation, and Cabana Pedicures (from $80) are just the icing on the cake.
Still, let's talk about that icing. A newly renovated, private outdoor cabana is available for both guests and non-guests to book pedicures, manicures, Swedish or deep tissue massages and foot reflexology. The luxury cabana comes at no ...Big Island Hawaii: The Resorts of the Kohala Coast
Jan 8th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
The Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island might not look like what you imagine when you think of Hawaii. While the grounds of the many resorts that line the coastline are lush and green, once you leave the confines of the property, you'll see a land that's almost barren, dotted with tiny shrubs and long expanses of hardened black lava from the last eruptions of the now dormant Hualālai volcano. ...Three exciting winter deals from the Four Seasons
Dec 6th, 2009 at 3:00PM: The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts wants to host you for ski season and is offering some great deals this season. So, instead of just hitting your old standby or scrambling at the last minute, go upscale this time. The Four Seasons is delivering bargains from Jackson Hole to Whistler, BC. Chances are, there's a great one waiting for you.
Skiing in Jackson Hole – This resort is hosting the ...Travel annoyance #47: Paying for hotel Internet access has GOT to stop
Oct 29th, 2009 at 10:00AM:
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If you own a hotel, and you charge your guests for Internet access, then I'm going to go ahead and tell you that I hate you. I'll make exceptions if you run a $10/night hostel, or if your hotel is located 50 miles from the middle of nowhere, and ...Spoil yourself at the Four Seasons Hong Kong
Jul 27th, 2009 at 12:00PM: When the Four Seasons Hong Kong was completed in 2005, it entered one of the most competitive markets in the world. Hong Kong is home to a collection of premier hotels, all constructed to take advantage of the city's stunning scenery and appetite for luxury services. In my search to review the best that Hong Kong has to offer, the Four Seasons is certainly the definition of grandeur and style. One ...A&K does the unimaginable
Feb 12th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent is getting ready to surprise you. On February 19, 2009, it will celebrate its newly redesigned website with an unusual discount program. Starting at 9 AM (CST), a savings of 5 percent will be offered on each of five itineraries. Every half hour, another 5 percent will be cut from the price. By 3 PM, the discount will reach its final level of 60 percent ...Take advantage of the pain in Vegas - Four Seasons for $149/night
Feb 8th, 2009 at 5:30PM: One thing is clear in this bad economy - one person's poorly booked hotel, is another person's chance to stay in luxury for under $150. The Las Vegas Four Seasons is clearly feeling the pain more than ever - if you book a room as part of their "Vegas Escape" rate plan, you can snag yourself a "moderate room" for just $149 a night. This insanely low price is available from February 20th till the ...Keep busy with 44 travel ideas
Jan 10th, 2009 at 2:00PM: If the entire world is too much from which to choose, take a look at The 44 Places to Go in 2009 suggested by the New York Times. Some are obvious, such as Reykjavik, which was been on everyone's mind 2008. Others are easy, including Washington D.C. Our nation's capital has plenty of hotels (including the funky Hotel Helix, photo at right), great public transportation and access via two major ...Good news for a lucky bride at 30 Rock
Jan 6th, 2009 at 4:00PM: If you think you can write about true love -- your own, specifically -- you have a shot at a honeymoon suite high above Manhattan. Brides magazine is looking to make a lucky couple even luckier, with the winners nabbing a night at the Top of the Rock. In 150 words or less, the mere length of a Gadling blog post, all you have to do is rattle off what makes you and your husband special. A luxurious ...New restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara
Nov 14th, 2008 at 4:30PM: 'Tis always the season for exclusivity at a Four Seasons. This season, Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara (excessive names much? It's like having three daddies) has opened a brand new restaurant, Tydes Restaurant and Bar. Tydes Restaurant and Bar was designed by Peter Marino at the legendary Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club. The "Coral Casino" has been through a $65 million ...Floating Condos For The Super-Rich: Four Seasons' Ocean Residences
May 10th, 2007 at 4:32PM: Though I wouldn't normally use the words cruising and traveling together, the new Four Seasons Ocean Residences is, indeed, a cruise ship for travelers -- very rich travelers. Featuring 112 floating condos -- ranging from one-bedroom cabins costing $3.7 million to penthouses costing nearly $40 -- the Four Seasons will cruise the globe for several years.
The ship's itinerary features stops in ...
