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Daily Pampering: Join up at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando

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 ...

Luxury hotels still discounting in 2010

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, ...

Ritz-Carlton President Simon Cooper talks economy, industry and luxury

Ritz-Carlton President Simon Cooper talks economy, industry and luxury Feb 17th, 2010 at 2:32PM: The term 'luxury' is synonymous with glamour, grandeur and extravagance, and often accompanied by a hefty price tag. But what if you were told you could travel luxuriously without breaking the bank? That's the concept of Ritz-Carlton's brand strategy, and more travelers are finding that 'casual elegance' means living it up without breaking the bank. tweetmeme_url = ...

Daily Pampering: Luxury Avenue in Cancun changes travel shopping completely

Daily Pampering: Luxury Avenue in Cancun changes travel shopping completely Jan 13th, 2010 at 4:00PM: What do you do when your wallet starts to itch? If you're sunning yourself in Cancun, Mexico, have a car take you from your resort to the new Luxury Avenue. This new travel retail destination has brought together in one place such stores as Mont Blanc, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Ferragamo and Zegna -- creating a shopping experience reminiscent of South Beach or Cannes. Luxury Avenue is within ...

Tailor your stay to you at the new Phulay Bay Ritz

Tailor your stay to you at the new Phulay Bay Ritz Oct 28th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Imagine passing into the new year in the newest Ritz-Carlton in the world. On December 22, 2009, the company will open a new property, Phulay Bay, in Krabi, Southern Thailand. This is the world's first Ritz-Carlton Reserve, an upscale brand targeting affluent travelers. It will consist of 54 villas and a pavilion boutique hotel. "Ritz-Carlton Reserve will feature signature, one-of-a-kind ...

The hard truth of green luxury travel

The hard truth of green luxury travel Jun 3rd, 2009 at 3:00PM: "Green" has become yet another upscale offer for hotels and resorts around the world. The concept allows a premium to be charged – and justifiably so, given the increased expenses that come with minimizing environmental impact. Guests get to feel good when they indulge, and the hotel makes a few extra bucks. Everyone wins, right? Well, it isn't that simple. Any environmentally friendly ...

Family Package at Naples, FL Ritz makes luxury attainable

Family Package at Naples, FL Ritz makes luxury attainable Apr 30th, 2009 at 8:00AM: I love the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort. I spent a weekend down there just shy of a year ago, and it's become my mission in life to get back there. Until that happens, though, you may ant to see it for yourself. Even if you don't play golf (personally, I hate the game), there is plenty to enjoy. The Family Summer Package, which starts at $239 a night, is available from the first day of May to the ...

Gadling Take FIVE- April 4-April 10

Gadling Take FIVE- April 4-April 10 Apr 11th, 2009 at 1:00PM: There are still travel deals out there and specials to keep your eye on. Plus, with spring comes certain events that can mean discounts. Here are Gadling posts from this past week that point to the diversity in travel pleasures from the free to the less expensive. In Italy, from April 18 to 26, it's Italian Culture Week. As Alison wrote, this means many attractions are free, and in some ...

Eco-spas: Feel good while feeling good

Eco-spas: Feel good while feeling good Feb 23rd, 2009 at 3:00PM: There's nothing quite like getting your tight back muscles kneaded into something resembling a soft, warm mattress. Environment be damned! Whatever it takes to bring relaxation is worth it, right? At The Ritz-Carlton Spa in Orlando, FL, you won't have to choose between unblemished satisfaction and the planet your children (ironically, the source of your stress) will inherit. The "rooftop ...

The truth about in-room adult entertainment

The truth about in-room adult entertainment Feb 23rd, 2009 at 9:00AM: It's tough to report on the adult entertainment business. Data's hard to find, and ranges are substituted for exact numbers. Because of this, the smallest anecdote can be stretched and prodded for years, ultimately taking on a life of its own. Adult-oriented in-room entertainment – porn, dirty movies, the stuff that's pretty hard to order by mistake – falls into this category. Only ...

Hotels cut back on fruit, everything else

Hotels cut back on fruit, everything else Jan 24th, 2009 at 1:00PM: At the low end and high end, hotels are slicing away amenities. Some are the little things that you may not notice, but others will stand out. However you stack it up, you get less for your money. When you hit that discount rate, realize that you may be getting a discounted experience. What's disappearing? Several Marriott properties have stopped leaving hand lotion in guestrooms, requiring ...

Inauguration package to Washington D.C.: Ballroom, hotel room, parade, bling and more

Inauguration package to Washington D.C.: Ballroom, hotel room, parade, bling and more Nov 5th, 2008 at 9:30AM: With Barack Obama's election win finalized, here's one subject to consider. How does a person snag a place at the inauguration festivities? Cinderella needed a fairy godmother to get her to the prince's ball. Although you don't necessarily need a fairy godmother, it could help if you want to go high end. Consider this option. For $50,000, the "politically correct" inauguration package at the Ritz ...

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