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Ritz-Carlton Demonstrates Customer Service Excellence With Missing Stuffed Animal
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:00PM:
I think I must be hormonal, because this story just made me tear up. The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Amelia Island, Florida, is getting some social buzz this week because of the video posted above, which details their quest to go above and beyond for exceptional customer service.
The story is simple: a family went on vacation and left behind their son's beloved stuffed animal, Joshie. Riley, the ...
Unusual Tourist Attraction: Japanese City Unveils World's Largest Toilet
May 20th, 2012 at 3:00PM: While most travelers spend time visiting sites like churches, castles, parks and museums, Ichihara City in the Chiba Prefecture of Japan is hoping to bring in tourists with a new kind of attraction: the world's largest toilet. In fact, they're so hopeful that the unusual attraction will bring in travelers; they've spent 10 million yen (about $125,945) on the project.
The site, which sits in ...Hanoi's Oldest Hotel Will Open Secret Bunker To Visitors This Week
May 20th, 2012 at 11:00AM: During hotel renovations last August at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in Vietnam, construction workers discovered an unknown bunker thought to be used during the Vietnam War. While drilling near the poolside bar, they found a flooded hallway, numerous rooms and a staircase leading to the secret 500-square-foot bunker. Moreover, wine bottles, unbroken light bulbs, graffiti and air ducts were ...Luxury Travel: Six Hotels To Spot The Rich And Famous
May 18th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
Over the next two weeks, celebrities galore are flocking from Hollywood and New York to Cannes, where they'll be celebrating the industry's biggest film festival of the year. Don't have the money to anchor your mega yacht in the southern French waters? Don't worry, neither do we.
Instead, we've gotten the inside scoop from Hotels.com on where the celebs like to hang out in the states, so ...Luxury Hotel App: The Most Perfect View
May 13th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Have you ever wished you could choose your hotel based on the view from the guestroom window? Now you can, with the The Most Perfect View.
Launched last October, the booking site allows travelers to browse over 250 properties – each with breathtaking views – across five continents. For example, searching the site's hotels will show you Paris hotels with views of the Eiffel Tower, ...Kate Spade Partners With Fathom Travel Guides
May 8th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Experiential travel website Fathom taking their notion of great travel experiences a step further. Why do you travel – do you go for the food, the hotel, the great adventure? Started by former DailyCandy editor Pavia Rosati, the new travel website curates "a charming mix of offbeat recommendations, playful experiences, visual packing ideas, practical trip-planning advice, and fresh ...These US Hotels Are Helping Guests Celebrate America's National Pastime With Baseball-Themed Packages
May 7th, 2012 at 11:00AM: As the weather gets warmer, Americans are getting ready to enjoy their favorite national pastime: baseball. To help bring your love of the game with you on your travels, these hotels around the United States are offering baseball-themed packages.
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
Denver, Colorado
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver is helping guests root for the Rockies in style. Their "Sports" package ...Ritz-Carlton Launches iPhone App
May 1st, 2012 at 4:00PM: After a long wait, Ritz-Carlton is launching their first mobile app today. This free app will allow travelers to travelers to book and search online, but will also offer a series of unique tips and QR code experience tours that let them experience properties before they even arrive.
Some of our favorite functionalities of the new app include the "Presidential Tips" section, a specially-curated ...7 Great Hotels Where You Can Cook Like a Local
Apr 28th, 2012 at 12:00PM: One of the best parts about a vacation? The food. We love trying local delicacies and adding to our recipe books with tips and techniques learned from our travels. Immerse yourself in native cuisine with these seven great cooking experiences that combine luxury travel with fun, hands-on cooking classes.
Time to Thai in Bangkok
Learn traditional Thai cooking in Bangkok at Lebua. You'll cook a ...Family Travel, England And Cuba Top Topics In Virtuoso's '2012 Luxe Report'
Apr 26th, 2012 at 5:00PM: Luxury travel agent network Virtuoso has released their annual "luxe" report. Generally, we're fans of anything luxurious and travel related, so this was one we couldn't wait to get our hot little hands on.
The network's database of luxury travel agents and clients are generally seen as some of the industry's best predictors in upcoming luxury travel trends.
So ... what are luxury travelers ...Mother's Day Hotel Deals Around The United States
Apr 25th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Want to do something special for Mom this Mother's Day? Check out these U.S. hotels offering promotions, packages and programming for the holiday, to help plan a special weekend getaway.
Forrest Hills Mountain Resort
Dahlonega, Georgia
Located about one hour north of Atlanta, Forrest Hills Mountain Resort is a relaxing accommodation surrounded by the North Georgia Mountains. This Mother's ...Celebrate National Park Week: 5 Luxe Places You Can 'Camp' Sans Tent
Apr 24th, 2012 at 4:00PM:
National Park Week has begun! Many travelers will be taking advantage of free access to our country's best national parks but, if they're anything like this writer, won't want to sleep in a tent after.
So, instead of camping try "glamping" at some of these great hotels near national parks that let you enjoy nature without giving up your creature comfort – no camping required.
...10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Tahiti
Apr 23rd, 2012 at 4:00PM: Located in the South Pacific, Tahiti is thought of by many as a prime vacation destination. But what do you actually know about these islands? To test your Tahitian knowledge, here are 10 things you probably didn't know.
1. The official languages of the country are both Tahitian and French. However, English is also widely spoken on most of the islands.
2. What is commonly known as "Tahiti" ...New Experiential Moroccan Hotel Brings Chic Luxury To Traditional Berber Style
Apr 5th, 2012 at 5:30PM: In Morocco, the indigenous people are Berbers, and their traditional architecture uses rammed Earth and wood. Aside from in big cities, the Berber-style is plentiful across the country. While this rooted design may be popular, however, the country has never seen it done in a modern and luxurious way – until now.
At the end of March, Max Lawrence opened a brand new experiential hotel, Chez ...Relieve Your Tax Day Stress By Taking Advantage Of These Travel Deals And Events
Mar 31st, 2012 at 1:00PM: Do you dread Tax Day? While you'll still have to file your income tax returns, these leaders in hospitality are making April 17 more fun for travelers.
Loews Hotels
This April, Loews Hotels, which features properties across the United States, is collaborating with mixologists Tad Carducci and Paul Tanguay from Tippling Bros. to create a special menu for tax season. The hotel hopes to give ...Matsuri Restaurant and Hiro Ballroom give people a chance to own a piece of New York City history
Mar 28th, 2012 at 12:00PM: For those who have enjoyed delicious steak and seafood dishes at Matsuri, or late night dancing in the Hiro Ballroom, there's sad news. These two popular New York venues in the Maritime Hotel, which have hosted guests like Mick Jagger, Nicole Kidman and Karl Lagerfeld, are set to close their doors for good. Luckily, the owners have decided to give people the chance to take home a piece of the Big ...The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island helps guests up their sodium intake in a unique way
Mar 25th, 2012 at 4:00PM: And you thought too much salt was bad for you? Well, it actually is, but The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island definitely makes eating salt interesting. Their onsite restaurant, Salt, features 45 unique salt blends to give guests an enhanced dining experience.
The venue is so obsessed with perfecting the art of salt, they actually have a Salt Sommelier on staff. Salt expert Sasa Jaramaz works with ...Maldives to get first full-sized golf course
Mar 21st, 2012 at 5:00PM: Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa in Addu Atoll will open the Maldives' first full-sized golf course later this month.
Don't get too excited - it's only nine holes. Designed for recreational golfers, most of the holes are par three and average 123 yards.
Don't complain too much, people. You're in the Maldives. The course will also feature a clubhouse, bar and pro shop. Don't want to ...Exploring the must-see sites of Tohoku, Japan
Mar 17th, 2012 at 11:00AM: In the twentieth century, tourism was a major industry in Tohoku, Japan, due to its array of unique cultural offerings and beautiful landscape. However, on March 11, 2011, the region suffered much damage due to a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Now, a year later, the area is recovering nicely, and travelers will have no problem visiting the museums, parks, mountains, hot springs, and heritage ...Want to get away for Easter weekend? These U.S. hotels are offering holiday specials
Mar 15th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Are you sick of doing the same thing every year for Easter? Why not make this holiday special and do a bit of traveling? These hotels are offering packages, parties, spa discounts, egg hunts, bountiful brunches, the chance to meet the Easter Bunny and more.
Sandestin Beach Hilton
Destin, Florida
The Sandestin Beach Hilton is a family friendly resort with an array of activities, like ...
