by admin on September 12, 2008
A stay on Hawaii’s tropical island of Kauai is incredible. From hidden exotic beaches to lush tropical plant life - Kauai has become a world jewel.
The new Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, formerly known as the Hyatt Regency Kauai, is a luxurious 602-room resort that’s recognized by the most respected travel publications as [...]
by admin on September 5, 2008
When celebrities from John Travolta to Hillary Duff need a little “r and r”, they frequently escape to the beautiful and sunny Los Cabos, Mexico. Its location on the Baja Peninsula allows for a short flight from Los Angeles, which makes Cabo a convenient vacation spot for Hollywood stars.
The enticing scenery and the frequency of [...]
by admin on August 29, 2008
The Le Meurice is located in scenic and romantic Paris, France. Enough can’t be said of the magnificant terrace that provides direct views of Paris’ key sites.
You’ll feel as though you can reach out and touch the Louvre museum, Arc de Triomphe, Place, de la Concorde, and Eiffel Tower.
The Charles X-style decor contains finely crafted [...]
by admin on August 22, 2008
Varq, Delhi’s newest fine dining Indian restaurant, opened August 1 at the Taj Mahal Hotel.
Varq is a modern Indian gourmet dining experience with authentic, artistic dishes created by Taj Corporate Chef Hemant Oberoi and paired with teas to enhance enjoyment of the dishes’ ingredients.
Varq is part of Chef Oberoi’s masala cuisine concept, which reinvents Indian [...]
by admin on August 20, 2008
People tend to purchase fractional properties in places they frequent for vacations.
A fractional property is an alternative to a second home. Luxury fractional ownership properties appeal to those looking for amenities found in homes valued in excess of $3 million.
Globetrotting interior designer Carl Ross knows what rich people want — more of everything luxurious, and [...]
by admin on August 15, 2008
Bacara Resort & Spa is a luxury resort in Golita, near beautiful Santa Barbara, California.
“Bacara” (pronounced bah-CAR-ah) is a made-up name that’s meant to evoke the loveliness of the California coast, which is everywhere on display at the resort.
Bacara doesn’t have quite the same cachet as the fabled Miramar and Four Seasons Biltmore because it’s [...]
by admin on August 12, 2008
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, established in 1935, is among the oldest and largest regional professional repertory theater companies in the United States.
The festival reports that in 2007 total attendance in its three theaters was 404,730, with patrons seeing an average of three shows and almost 90 percent of the audience traveling [...]
by admin on August 8, 2008
Aerospace engineers have been busy over the last four years, secretly working diligently in a Mojave Desert hanger. Their goal: develop a commercial spaceship to loft rich tourists 62 miles above Earth.
This ambitious venture is the work of British billionaire Richard Branson and American aerospace designer Burt Rutan. Last week, the team rolled out their [...]
by admin on August 6, 2008
The Mandarin Oriental is located in scenic San Francisco California. The luxury hotel’s 158 guest rooms occupy the 38th to 48th floors of a downtown tower that’s currently the third tallest in the city.
This means top-of-the-world views. The lobby and restaurant are down at ground level.
The Oriental Suite is 1,200 square foot, with an 800 [...]
by admin on August 1, 2008
The Huntley Hotel is the place to be this summer–re-emerging on the Santa Monica scene after a $12 million complete interior redesign. After 30 years as a Santa Monica favorite, The Huntley, now a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, delivers impeccable service and the city’s best panoramic views of the Ocean, Malibu Mountains and [...]