Jun 24th, 2010 at 10:30AM: Hotel Missoni announced it will launch its newest luxury property in Kuwait this fall. The hotel, set to open September 2010, will be succeeded by Hotel Missoni openings in South Africa (2011), Brazil (2012) and Oman (2012).
The Hotel Missoni Kuwait is the second property and the first resort to be launched under the new hotel brand. Hotel Missoni is part of the designer-turned-hotelier trend ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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New luxury hotel to open in Kuwait
Jun 24th, 2010 at 10:30AM: Hotel Missoni announced it will launch its newest luxury property in Kuwait this fall. The hotel, set to open September 2010, will be succeeded by Hotel Missoni openings in South Africa (2011), Brazil (2012) and Oman (2012).
The Hotel Missoni Kuwait is the second property and the first resort to be launched under the new hotel brand. Hotel Missoni is part of the designer-turned-hotelier trend ...Daily Pampering: Luxury shopping at 35,000-feet
Jun 18th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Don't you just hate it when you realize your favorite Chloe bag is at home, and you're 35,000 feet in the air? Good news fashionistas: the savvy shoppers at Virgin America have found a way to ensure you aren't without your favorite luxe items.
Virgin America and Gilt Groupe, the invitation-only online shopping site featuring hundreds of luxe-designers, have partnered to provide travelers with ...Concorde Hotels turns up the heat with summer deal
Jun 10th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The euro has never been lower, and Europe is calling. With the Concorde Hotels & Resorts "Summer Offer," you can get on a plane and out the door without breaking the bank. The Hotel Lutetia in Paris and Hotel de la Paix in Geneva are on the list, with rates as low as $159 a night – a savings of up to 30 percent.
Travel by the end of August, and you'll also get a buffet breakfast daily ...Fairmont Zimbali Resort opens in South Africa
Jun 4th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
There's a new Fairmont in South Africa. The 154-room Fairmont Zimbali Resort has just opened, not far from the Fairmont Zimbali lodge, a 76-room property along the beach. The resort is tucked away in a 700-hectare forest reserve and is only 15 minutes from the new King Shaka International Airport.
Around the resort, there's plenty to do, from game-viewing expeditions and safaris to micro-light ...Cannes spa special in two nights
May 30th, 2010 at 12:00PM:
You deserve to be treated like royalty. So, skip the local spa and head off to Cannes for a couple of nights. The 1835 White Palm Hotel has a great new package that provides just the quick fix you need to recharge.
The two-night "Summer Spa Extravaganza," which is available through August 31, 2010, includes six treatments per person in the hotel's 32,000 square foot Thermes Marines de Cannes ...Daily Pampering: Brunch in Chicago Park Hyatt's NoMI
May 24th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
Seven floors above the bustling streets of Chicago's Michigan Avenue lies one of the finest restaurants in the city: NoMI. Peering over Water Tower Plaza from a sweeping, glass-lined perch, there's much more to enjoy at NoMI than the spectacular view. Chef Christophe David has created a brunch to best all brunches, complete with a dizzying array of stations, fares and dishes. Depending on the ...Abercrombie & Kent: Five cinema-cations around the world
May 22nd, 2010 at 8:00AM: You may not have that look that Hollywood craves, but you still want to get close to the action, right? You want to touch the greatness that comes with being splashed across screens from coast to coast. Thanks to the latest concept from luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent, you don't need talent. The latest "cinema-cation" packages send you to the locations where some of the hottest movies ...Paws Up Resort Deal: Celebrate Glamping
May 20th, 2010 at 12:00PM: The Resort at Paws Up has reason to celebrate. It's celebrating its fifth birthday and the opening of its third luxury tented camp, and these milestones, of course, come with a reason for you to head out to Montana to check the place out for yourself. There's a five-night, all-inclusive package for $2,413 a night that can't be missed.
In addition to staying in a two-bedroom tent at the new ...Luxury train service launching from L.A. to Vegas
May 18th, 2010 at 3:00PM: A new train operation launching in 2011 hopes to capture Vegas travelers looking for an upscale ride on their way to Sin City. Called the X Train, the service will whisk passengers along the 300 mile journey in style, boasting a sports bar, gaming tables and food & beverage service.
The company behind the service hopes to capture a greater share of the estimated 12 million drivers who make ...Flexjet members get extra bump on Korean Air
May 14th, 2010 at 9:00AM: This is a first: a fractional jet provider and an international airline are partnering up. Flexjet's fractional owners can now access premium services when they fly overseas on Korean Air. Under this new arrangement, the Flexjet Connect program, members will receive incentives to buy first class tickets on , not to mention elite status for a full year, dedicated check-in and luxury concierge ...Daily Pampering: Five tips for luxury home-swapping
May 12th, 2010 at 4:00PM:
Even the most ostentatious of hotel rooms doesn't compare to the luxury of an upscale residence. There's something at once more comfortable and luxurious about having an entire home to yourself, especially when it comes with a housekeeper, butler or chef. If you're looking to swap homes instead of booking a suite when you take your next vacation, Luxe Home Swap is an essential destination for ...Free spa experience at the Ritz-Carlton Naples
May 10th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Any spa-lover needs to visit the Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples, because the Elements treatment at the beach property is nothing short of incredible. Now, the chance to visit the spa free makes this an absolute no-brainer. This is one of my favorite spas, and the deal might be enough to get me to book a flight.
Stay at either the Ritz-Carlton beach or golf resort, with the Spa Escape Package, ...Daily Pampering: Join up at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando
Apr 28th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Is it time for resort and luxury membership club to make a comeback? The new program from the Ritz-Carlton Orlando – the Grande Lakes Membership Club – takes a personal approach, rather than push the same caned programs to the many different people who write the same big checks. The baseline consists of the sort of top-shelf amenities you'd expect, but the programs are differentiated ...Save big at Atlantis resort
Apr 26th, 2010 at 3:00PM: We're still not all that far into spring ... which means the stinging cold of winter isn't yet a distant memory. If you need a brief break from the places you saw covered in snow not too long ago, check out the latest deal from the Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort. You can pick up a nightly rate of $399 until May 26, 2010, if you spend four nights there. After that, a $499 a night reservation is ...The Oberoi Mumbai reopens tomorrow
Apr 23rd, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Luxury digs are coming back to Mumbai. The Oberoi is set to reopen tomorrow, following a substantial renovation and restoration. The atrium lobby stretches 14 storeys high, features white Thassos marble and serves as the gateway to 287 guestrooms and suites. Ziya is the hotel's new Indian specialty restaurant and offers the creations of Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia. Other dining options ...Wine or golf? Either works on Rocky Mountaineer
Apr 22nd, 2010 at 3:00PM: Why not make it a foursome? While most travel deals these days tack on extra nights, the latest from Rocky Mountaineer lets you add people! To celebrate it twentieth anniversary, the luxury rail service in Canada, is offering a unique program for its GoldLeaf trips. Whether you take the golf or winery tour excursion, you can pay for three and get one free. So, you'll have eight days to hit the ...Daily Pampering: All your private aviation needs in one place
Apr 14th, 2010 at 4:00PM: The fragmented private jet market is coming together, making it much easier for you to satisfy your needs in this space. For travelers who use a variety of different private options, it's no longer necessary to establish relationships with a number of companies. Now, you can just work with Flexjet. With Skyjet fully integrated into Flexjet, you can now get everything a full spectrum of travel ...Luxury designer brand Louis Vuitton enters the hotel industry
Apr 9th, 2010 at 3:30PM: The designer-inspired-hotels trend is ramping up. The Villa by Barton G has taken over the former Versace mansion, and Armani is getting set to open its first hotel in the Burj Dubai. Ralph Lauren and Bulgari have helped design exclusive hotels around the world, and now, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the parent company of Louis Vuitton, announced plans to manage two luxury hotels in Egypt and ...20 great destinations for shopping
Apr 2nd, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Shoppers of all kinds will fall in love with the places that made this list of the top 20 cities for shopping. Whether you live nearby or are planning a trip, this list offers places ideal for anyone in need of some retail therapy.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The French Quarter and Bourbon Street are only the starting point in the unique shopping destinations you'll find in New Orleans. Stroll ...Daily Pampering: Renew your vows in Fiji this year
Mar 31st, 2010 at 4:00PM: Sometimes, it's worth celebrating the best day of your life as though it were the first time.
Spend five nights in absolute luxury, and you'll pick up another two! Turtle Island in Fiji is doing the unthinkable. The incredibly upscale resort has put together a package that can't be topped. In addition to getting two free nights when you book five, you'll spend your stay in a two-room beachfront ...
