This is for private citizens we’re talking about. No joke. Space Adventures, Ltd. is a privately owned company in Arlington, VA working hard to open the space frontier for (rich) people from all over the world.
Their mission statement doesn’t exactly lack ambition:
Space Adventures will fly tens of thousands of people in space […]

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With white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and lush, green landscapes, Maui has always appealed as a picture-perfect paradise and renowned destination for honeymooners and families alike. Thus we’ve been eagerly anticipating the April opening of the Wailea Beach Villas: its elegant private residences offering the intimacy of private homes, but with all the […]

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From Kostas Christopoulos and Don MacCorquodale, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

So you just finished watching the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy and you are thinking forward four years to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games (good for you thinking ahead). The Vancouver Organizing Committee announced that “in association with the regional tourism associations and hotel associations, thay […]

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Thrilled by your last tropical getaway? Found the perfect romantic inn? Or sleek and stylish business hotel in Asia? Terribly disappointed (God forbid!) by a stay at a luxury-hotel-chain? Let the world know! Send us your stories, recommendations, critiques and complaints…

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Opening in April of this year, Kempinski’s first hotel in Dubai has an extraordinary location: overlooking the much-hyped Ski Dubai Alpine themed indoor snow resort, and attached to the biggest shopping mall outside of North America. The luxurious and spacious guestrooms (some of the country’s largest) include 15 Ski Chalets with superb views of […]

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Now is the time to plan a holiday to India: to discover the colorful culture and mythical history of the desert-state of Rajasthan, the pulsing nightlife of New Delhi, and get pampered like a maharaja staying at the glorious Taj Hotels. It doesn’t get much better than this with Taj Royal Escapes. From […]

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From the New York Times to shiny glossies and guidebooks, the media is brimming with good tips about cruisin’. I’ve compiled some recent newsworthy articles for your planning pleasure:
Conde Nast Traveler, Reader’s Poll, The World’s Best Cruise Ships 2006
Fodor’s Travel Wire, “The Best of Cruising”
Forbes, The World’s Most Expensive Cruises
Travel and Leisure Hot Deals, […]

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The ultimate in pampering for the discerning traveler. The flagship of the global spa brand developed for St. Regis, the 15,000 sq ft Remede Spa is the premier spa in Aspen, oozing luxury, decadence and sophistication. The comprehensive spa menu boasts customized massage, facial and body treatments, based on the skincare of Laboratoire […]

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Making its debut in June, the new Discovery at Marigot Bay stakes its claim to fame with a location on the most beautiful bay in the Caribbean. A member of Small Luxury Hotels, Discovery is situated on the breathtakingly gorgeous island of St. Lucia, built into a lush hillside overlooking the turquoise bay near […]

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From tragedy to renaissance. The historic Clifton Inn, one of only 44 prestigious Relais and Chateaux properties in the United States, has re-emerged in all its glory after a devastating fire two years ago that killed two guests. The tragedy and heartache of that event– and the lawsuits and settlements that followed—no longer […]

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