July 1st, 2009, by Alison Victor
Classic British elegance combined with the most modern of amenities has made The Landmark London a distinctively original luxury hotel in the heart of London’s West End. After extensive refurbishment, The Landmark London is proudly offering guests the newly designed Presidential Suite. With views overlooking Marylebone Road, the Presidential Suite includes a kitchenette, a dining […]
June 29th, 2009, by Mary Winston Nicklin
It’s finally here. We’ve been anticipating the first luxury resort from the Rocco Forte Collection for years now. Known for their high levels of service and distinctive personalities, the group’s luxury hotels are located in 13 key European destinations. Now Sicily is in for a treat; never has the island– in all its ancient history […]
June 29th, 2009, by K. Clare Johnson
The Forbes Traveller 400 has spoken, and Villa d’Este has come out on top. The luxury Lake Como resort took top honors in the poll, besting world-class hotels such as
The Peninsula Bangkok, Hong Kong’s
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental,
Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris and
Burj al Arab in Dubai. The poll was conducted […]
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June 23rd, 2009, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Fans of Chicago’s Paradise 4 Paws will be thrilled to learn that the pet resort is expanding to other locations. The current spot outside O’Hare Airport gets high marks for its lavish facilities: splashing pool, indoor grassy play area, and Webcam access so fretful parents can keep on eye on their pets, breathing easy when […]
June 23rd, 2009, by Mary Winston Nicklin
As the Miami Herald points out to its readers, why venture far when there are so many great deals in South Florida? Miami is brimming with fashionable new hotels, and in fact the glut of hotel rooms is causing hotels to cut rates (Read: bargains galore in South Beach). One of the most anticipated debuts […]
June 23rd, 2009, by Alison Victor
This has been quite a year for the hotel known formerly as the Trianon Palace and Spa, a Westin Hotel. Earlier this year the hotel underwent a re-branding to the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Collection, and with it brought in many luxurious upgrades. In addition to the property being fully renovated and restored, Gordon Ramsay, the […]
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June 22nd, 2009, by Mary Winston Nicklin
After much anticipation, the Langham Yangtze Boutique is open for business. Already tongues are wagging, and the press is abuzz. “Fans of old Shanghai style rejoice,” proclaims Time Magazine. “Another of the city’s Art Deco beauties has been buffed, polished and restored to its former shine, this time by Langham Hotels.” In its heyday 75 […]
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June 17th, 2009, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Get ready for one of the hottest hotel openings of the year. We’ve had our eye on the Capella Pedregal for awhile now, awaiting its debut on the cliffs of Cabo San Lucas. (And we’re not alone: Food & Wine highlighted it as “Trendsetting Travel for 2009.”) What’s in store? 66 guestrooms with ocean views […]
June 10th, 2009, by Mary Winston Nicklin
After a talked-about $100 million renovation, The Pierre reopened on June 1, 2009. Overlooking Central Park from its perch on Fifth Avenue, the flagship of Taj Hotels unveiled new guestrooms, baths, Le Caprice (a branch of the fashionable London restaurant), and lobby lounge. The Grand Ballroom, Cotillion Room and Foyer were remodeled in January 2007 […]
June 8th, 2009, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Bravo to the Anantara Phuket Resort and Spa, which just landed a spot on Travel + Leisure’s “It List 2009.” The resort opened on the sun-drenched beaches of the island’s secluded northwest coast in October 2008– not far from the lush tropical mangroves of Sirinath National Park. Here’s the skinny from T + L:
For […]
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