We want to share another exciting, new hotel opening. This one is in downtown Nashville, Tennessee: Holston House Hotel. This luxury hotel is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, which will officially open its doors to guests later this year in December 2017.

Perfectly situated, the 191 room property will be centrally located in the heart of downtown Nashville. Guests are just steps away from the Lower Broadway area and other exciting local attractions. Holston House will bring a mix of Nashville flair and history with innovative, upscale offerings. Expect a variety of luxury amenities, including beautiful design, signature suites, a fitness center and locally inspired F&B options. In addition, there will be 3,000 square-feet of meetings and event space and much more!

With the opening of Holston House, the Hyatt property will bring a new level of upscale and elevated amenities to downtown Nashville. Industry experts expect the property to quickly become the premiere Nashville hotel for both vacation and business travelers. This new luxury hotel is located within an iconic, 88-year-old art deco building on 118 Seventh Avenue North. It is only a block away from the renowned Lower Broadway area of Nashville.

Peter Tziahanas is the hotel’s General manager and says, “Nashville has become a hot spot for travelers in the U.S. and abroad, and we’re excited to offer visitors and locals alike a uniquely decadent, personalized and authentic experience in the heart of Nashville,” says Holston House. “Holston House will provide luxurious touchpoints while highlighting our hometown’s soulful energy and signature sense of adventure.”

Each of the hotel’s 191 rooms will be beautifully decorated. Included are six, spacious luxury suites. Two of which are signature, 12th floor Bungalow Suites. The interior of the hotel will be updated to complement the art deco details fund on the building’s exterior. This effort pays honor to the iconic building’s historic craftsmanship.

Foodies will enjoy a variety of food and beverage offerings. Included will be a lobby lounge and fun rooftop bar. This will be perfect for social gatherings and the chance to enjoy nice views of downtown Nashville. The hotel will feature three culinary and cocktail experiences with unique concepts from APICII restaurant group, based in New York. The premier restaurant will offer a fine dining experience. It can be found just off the main entrance of the hotel.

GM Peter Tziahanas continues, “We are excited to soon introduce Holston House as one of the newest properties within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt,” said George Vizer, global vice president, franchise operations, Hyatt. “The brand sets out to turn guests into storytellers, providing them with new adventures and authentic experiences.”

The new Nashville hotel becomes the latest addition to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. If you are looking for a VIP experience, be sure to stay here on your next visit to Nashville, Tennessee.

The new Holston House Hotel is ideal For visitors to Nashville, Tennessee. Our travel concierge specialists can help yu plan and book your next luxury vacation. Come back again to follow our popular, luxury blog.

Photo: Holston House

The luxurious Hotel Napoleon Paris is located just minutes from the bustling Champs-Elysées. This elegant hotel is also close to the iconic Eiffel Tower, as well as Parc Monceau, Grand Palais and Palais des Congres de Paris is inside the so-called “Golden Triangle” of Paris.

Stay in your choice of 51 rooms or 51 suites. The luxury hotel accommodations are glamorous and each Hotel Napoleon Paris suite on the first floor features a private terrace. Half of the luxury hotel’s rooms face Avenue de Friedland. Those on the top level offer incredible views of the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower. The other half of the rooms on the backside of the hotel overlook a beautiful interior courtyard plus an atrium.

This Parisian hotel is in the 8th arrondissement and has a long history, but a beginning centered around love. A wealthy Russian entrepreneur, Alexander Pavlovich Kliaguine met a local girl back in the 1920’s. After falling in love, a lavish wedding was planned. Kliaguine actually gave her a hotel to entertain the city’s high society. Now that’s true love!

The five-star Hotel Napoleon Paris recently completed a full refurbishment of all of its guestrooms. The hotel’s design and decor are inspired by the Napoleonic period, along with classic elegance. The Paris hotel’s General Manager, Mr. Ludovic Corpechot stated that all rooms have been redecorated, plus the hotel made major investments updating its technology.

The renovation was personally overseen by the hotel’s owners and top managers to ensure everything was done top notch and no detail overlooked. They carefully chose each piece of furniture, lithograph and painting from the Napoleonic period of the 19th century. The result is truly gorgeous.

You will feel like royalty and get to experience a VIP lifestyle during your stay. The hotel offers endless luxury amenities. All of the guestrooms are air-conditioned and include a desk, TV’s, safes, mini-bars, and direct-dialed phones. The luxury bathrooms include hair dryers, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

For the ultimate VIP experience, stay in one of hotel’s two presidential suites. The are on opposite sides of the front of the hotel. One is named Suite Errol Flynn and the other Suite Josephine. They both feature wrap-around balconies to take in the beauty of this magnificent city. Each suite has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There’s a king size bed in one bedroom and a double bed in the other.

To start your day right, enjoy your breakfast either in the Bivouac Café restaurant or have it served right in your room. It’s the perfect way to try delicious tasting croissants and pastries.
Centrally located, the Hotel Napoleon Paris is the perfect spot to launch your visit to Paris. The business district is nearby plus try shopping at the many luxury boutiques and fashion houses. You’ll find numerous, tourist monuments to see in person plus museums, rich in culture and brimming with the history of France.

Whether you are visiting Paris as a tourist, businessperson or enjoying a honeymoon, a stay at the elegant Hotel Napoleon Paris will leave a long lasting memory. You’ll appreciate the wide selection of on-site amenities and professional hotel staff at this superb property. Paris is nicknamed the City of Light. Explore this amazing place and stay in VIP style.

The Life of Luxury can help you plan your trip to Paris, France and even include booking a reservation at the luxury Hotel Napoleon Paris. If you want to read about the latest luxury travel news and the all the world’s top destinations, be sure to follow this popular, luxury blog.

Hotel Napoleon Paris
40, avenue de Friedland
75008 Paris
Phone : (33) 1 56 68 43 21
Fax : (33) 1 56 68 44 40
Website: www.hotelnapoleonparis.com

Photo: Hotel Napoleon Paris

Spruce Peak at Stowe in scenic Vermont is a year-round, vacation destination. It’s a special place that can be enjoyed by family, friends and your loved ones. Summer travel can mean large crowds, but not in quaint Vermont. The area provides visitors a luxury destination like the Hamptons and Nantucket. But here, it’s the Vermont charm that is so appealing.

Spruce Peak is an unexpected, warm-weather second home hotspot. It clearly rivals top, second home destinations such as Vail and Aspen in Colorado. As a result, you will find a collection of divine properties that boast a heightened level of comfort and an elegant design pallet inspired by local mountain views.

Imagine a weekend getaway where you are whisked away on a private Tradewind charter to enjoy thrilling outdoor activities. An affluent community of residents get tired of the typical summer scene. But now, residents have exclusive access to two fantastic golf-courses in Stowe as well!
– Stowe Country Club: The recently renovated Stowe Country Club course occupies what was once a turn-of-the-century dairy farm and has evolved into a splendid course with a 360-degree views of the mountains.
– Stowe Mountain Club: Meandering along the slopes of Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, the private Stowe Mountain Club reaches an elevation of more than 1,800 feet, offering incredible views and a dynamic play at every hole.

The Spruce Peak property offers various membership opportunities. Once approved, members can enjoy a wide range of events throughout the year. The whole family can take part in golf tournaments, ski races, golf equipment rental, 21,000 square foot spa, farm to table private dining, plus slopeside valet parking.

This summer, travelers and residents of Spruce Peak can take advantage of a series of exciting events through June, including:
* Friday Farmers Market
* Kid Adventure Games
* Gondola Skyrides, Treetop and Ziptour
* Hot Sardine Performance
* Mansfield Double-Up Footrace
* Independence Day Bash

Before you know it, winter will be arriving. As a result, the snows will begin to fall. Both skiers and snowboarders will arrive from around the world to enjoy the nearby slopes. Here is a video of the grand opening of Spruce Peak Village Center:

If interested to learn more about Spruce Peak at Stowe, please contact us today. We offer a variety of luxury travel and concierge services. Stop by again and follow this luxury blog.

Photo: Spruce Peak

In case you missed it this year, National Picnic Day occurred on April 23. For centuries, people around the world have enjoyed combining the beauty of the outdoors and food. While generations ago, these outings often included wine and multiple courses of food.

Today, it’s as simple as a throwing down a blanket to sit on and having some food and drink. As hotels continue to find ways to attract new customers, creative themes are often created. Located on the banks of the Potomac River, The Watergate Hotel now offers their Pedal & Picnic package.

This new offering is perfect to enjoy the beauty of Washington D.C. and its natural surroundings. Wander along the iconic Potomac and picnic in VIP style. Most of all, included in the new Pedal & Picnic package is an incredible picnic basket stuffed with a gourmet to-go meal. The meal is prepared by the Executive Chef at The Watergate Hotel – Michael Santoro.

Here’s a summary of what is included in the luxury picnic deal:
• Chef’s selection of cheeses and crackers

• Chef’s selection of charcuterie

• Homemade pickles and classic accouterments

• Crudité platter accompanied with hummus and tzatziki

• Path Valley seasonal marinated vegetables

• Selection of roast beef, turkey club or grilled vegetable sandwich

• Choice of brownies or lemon tartlets

• Water and juices $150 (serves two)

• ½ bottle of Champagne $180 (serves two)

• Full bottle of Champagne $230 (serves two)

Hence, before and after your meal, you can also bike along the Potomac on custom-designed, charmingly retro bicycles from The Watergate Hotel. It’s a terrific way to be at one with nature and beat the busyness of this thriving city.

As a result, this is a perfect way to enjoy your Washington D.C. stay. Make it a true VIP experience and do something special this time.

Reservations are required at least 48 hours in advance to allow coordination and preparation of the picnic basket meal and bicycles.

Contact The Life of Luxury today to make your Washington D.C. plans at The Watergate Hotel. It’s National Picnic Day everyday with their new Pedal & Picnic package. Read more luxury travel stories here in our luxury blog.

Photo: The Watergate Hotel

Luxury hotel brand Westin is focusing on the well-being of its hotel guests. The Westin Buffalo hotel has recently announced the first robot butler in New York state.

The Relay robot butler is like having your own concierge. The robot butler can deliver everything from delicious and nutritious SuperFoodsRx™ juices, plus other tasty menu items from the hotel’s own Jake’s Café. In addition, get yoru own pair of running shoes as part of Westin’s Gear Lending with New Balance® program.

The Westin Buffalo if perfected located in downtown Buffalo. For visitors to this great city, you are close to many prominent historical sites. Also nearby are numerous entertainment and art choices.

Offering luxury accommodations with 116 guest rooms, this lifestyle hotel provides rooms that are fully equipped with hotel brand’s signature Heavenly in-room amenities. The rooms also offer complimentary Wi-Fi. In addition, take advantage the the hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness center and get some exercise. The WestinWORKOUT® fitness studio’s RunWESTIN™ program features jogging routes. Get fit while running through some of the unique neighborhoods of Buffalo. For your dining pleasure, choose from two signature on-site restaurants.

The Relay robot butler has a primary focus of delivering wellness amenities to hotel guests at The Westin Buffalo. The robot butler became the first in a hotel, anywhere in New York state. The robot was made by Savioke.

Tom Long is the general manager of The Westin Buffalo for Delaware North.He was quoted, “Our guests have really gotten a kick out of the Relay robot and how it’s programmed to ride the elevator to their room and call them to receive the items from its storage compartment. It’s been successful thanks to Savioke working with Delaware North’s information technology department and our front desk staff.”

The Relay robot butler is the first fully-autonomous delivery robot that works along with people in busy environments. For example hotels, logistics, office buildings, and even high-rise apartments.

Able to operate elevators, Relay is already deployed in dozens of properties where people live, work, and play. Utilizing advanced technology, the robot can navigate in dynamic environments. It glides all around people and even stationary or moving objects. It’s safe and efficient. It’s like old Jetsons cartoon has come to life in the 21st century. Relay robots have made well over 100,000 deliveries, since first being introduced in 2014.

So what do you think? Sounds like a great time and a way to get pampered at the same time. Buffalo can be cold in the winter, but offers a lot to do the rest of the year.

Stay at the luxury living The Westin Buffalo hotel and use the Relay robot butler. We can help you plan and book your next luxury vacation. Come back soon and follow this luxury blog for more travel industry stories.

Photo: The Westin Buffalo

If you ever loved the life of luxury travel and luxury hotels, El Pаlаuеt Living іѕ home to chic centre-city ѕuіtеѕ wіth hіgh roofs, stained glаѕѕ windows, brilliant whіtе furnіturе аnd саrvеd mоldіngѕ. Stay in VIP style while visiting Barcelona, Spain!

In an аrt nouveau building thаt dates bасk tо 1906, еасh aesthetically dеѕіgnеd ѕuіtе at El Pаlаuеt Living lіkеwіѕе comes with a реrѕоnаl assistant. Each person has іntіmаtе іnfоrmаtіоn оf еvеrу one оf Bаrсеlоnа’ѕ bаrrіоѕ.

MОЅT LОVЕD RООMЅ:
Thе bеѕt (аnd mоѕt соѕtlу) оf the Tіbіdаbо ѕuіtеѕ whісh оvеrlооk the mountains іѕ Principal Tіbіdаbо, which hаѕ a wоndеrful ѕеmі-сіrсlе ѕеаtіng area, a stained glаѕѕ wіndоw іn hаlf of thе duаl lounge аnd a ѕmаll bаlсоnу. El Pаlаuеt Living suites fееlѕ light аnd brееzу, and furthermore glоаtѕ some lоvеlу frеѕсоеѕ. Pаѕѕеіg de Gràсіа flаtѕ оvеrlооk thе frоnt of thе buіldіng; lіkе Principal Pаѕѕеіg de Gràсіа bеѕt іn vіеw оf its lаrgе tеrrасе. (Bоth Principal Pаѕѕеіg de Tibidabo аnd Prіnсіраl Passeig dе Gràсіа wеrе оnсе thе buіldіng’ѕ fundamental living quarters, thuѕ the nаmеѕ and their lаѕhіngѕ оf ѕрасе.)

RECOMMENDED ROOMS:
Chіеf Tіbіdаbо аnd Prіnсіраl Pаѕѕеіg de Gràсіа have thе most space. Hоwеvеr іn the еvеnt that hаvіng a terrace stresses уоu, opt fоr the formal.

PET‐FRIENDLY:
Small dogs саn come tоо fоr frее, but you’ll have tо саrrу all thаt thеу nееd wіth уоu – nоthіng іѕ provided. Rеmеmbеr thаt the El Pаlаuеt Living apartments аrе аll whіtе аnd rаthеr fаnсу; mеѕѕу dоgѕ mау mеаn hеаdасhеѕ.

KIDS:
Exсерtіоnаllу wеlсоmе. Bunkѕ саn bе аddеd to rooms fоr free; thе сhеf са whір up a сhіldrеn’ѕ mеnu. Bаbуѕіttіng wіth a local bаbуѕіttеr саn bе masterminded (€42.35 60 mіnutеѕ) wіth a dауѕ’ nоtісе.

ACTIVITIES:
Take уоur little ones to thе zoo аt Parc Ciutadella, or tо thе аԛuаrіum (Eurоре’ѕ bіggеѕt) on Mоll d’Eѕраnуа. Mеаndеr аrоund Poble Eѕраnуоl wаtсhіng the сrаft wоrkѕhорѕ аnd glаѕѕ-blоwіng. On thе оff сhаnсеѕ thаt thеу’rе nоt scared оf hеіghtѕ, hаvе a ride оn thе Port саblе саr from Bаrсеlоnеtа ѕhоrеlіnе over tо Mоntjuіс.

BABYSITTING:
A lосаl bаbуѕіttеr can be bооkеd fоr 60 mіnutеѕ (gіvе two days nоtісе).

NО СОMРЕLLІNG RЕАЅОN TО РАСK:
Bunkѕ, саrrіаgеѕ, ѕtеrіlіzеrѕ, сhаngіng mаtѕ аnd tоіlеtrіеѕ for lіttlе Smіthѕ can аll bе рrоvіdеd, but уоu dо need tо book ahead оf time.

MЕАLЅ:
Aѕk for a рrіvаtе gourmet chef аnd рісk уоur оwn mеnu, оr gеt organic grосеrіеѕ and trеаtѕ fоr thе lіttlе Smіthѕ delivered to your flаt.

HOTEL EATERY:
Speak and уе ѕhаll find: оn thе оff сhаnсеѕ that уоu need a рrіvаtе сhеf, a соmрlеtеlу lоаdеd ѕtосkеd fridge, a dеlіvеrу оf organic trеаtѕ or a PA-аrrаngеd brеаkfаѕt every mоrnіng ѕіmрlу lеt the рrореrtу know. Yоu won’t miss hаvіng a formal еаtеrу.

HОTЕL BAR:
Nо bаr, hоwеvеr thеrе’ѕ a curated ассumulаtіоn оf Spanish wіnеѕ, саvа аnd champagne іn suites, and with Bаrсеlоnа on уоur dооrѕtер, уоu wоn’t gо thirsty.

LОСАL BARS:
Engаgе уоur wау іntо Mutis, a саndlеlіt, velvet-clad ѕреаkеаѕу іn a private apartment building bу Bar Mut, аmоngѕt Dіаgоnаl and Pau Clаrіѕ аvеnuеѕ. Bооkіngѕ are fundamental so rеԛuеѕt thаt the аttеndаnt оrgаnіzе it(+34 934 158 515).Bаr Mut іtѕеlf merits trуіng – people еаt lаtе hеrе and іt’ѕ on the соѕtlу ѕіdе, but thе fish-centered tараѕ аrе dеlісіоuѕ. Attеmрt thе ѕсаllорѕ or thе саrрасіо huevos frіtоѕ. Fаіntlу-lіt, аtmоѕрhеrіс Andu оn Correu Vell іѕ a rеаl local’s hаunt and wеll оff thе tоrіѕt trail. In саѕе уоu’rе anxious tо trу a соuрlе of reasonable ѕhоtѕ of thе lосаl Vеrmоuth, Quimet y Quіmеt (+34 934 423 142) on Pоеtа Cabanyes іѕ thе рlасе tо gо.

LOCAL CAFÉS:
The ѕmаll, сhаrmіng Crерѕ a Bаrсеlоnа саféѕ (+34 933 015 401) serves – оbvіоuѕlу – crepes аnd gаllеttеѕ іn ѕwееt аnd арреtіzіng соmbоѕ, wіth a range оf teas аnd infusions. Pау ѕресіаl аttеntіоn tо thе hеаvеnlу Cаеlum іn thе hеаrt of the Gоthіс Quаrtеr. Stуlіѕh саfе аnd ѕhор соmbіnеd, іt’ѕ the іdеаl рlасе tо ѕtосk uр on уummу Spanish gооdіеѕ (mаrzіраn, nоugаt, brоwnіеѕ… )

ROOM SERVICE:
Rеgаrdlеѕѕ оf whether уоu need a drіnk, ѕnасk оr full-blown thrее course mеаl, El Pаlаuеt Living has a 24-hour rооm ѕеrvісе ассеѕѕіblе from thе аttеndаnt. Mediterranean аnd Japanese menus rоund оff the trаdіtіоnаl аnd mоrе fаѕсіnаtіng аltеrnаtіvеѕ.

WET & WILD:
There is no swimming pool at El Pаlаuеt Living, but make sure to make uѕе оf the wаtеrbеdѕ, ѕаunа and bасk rub rооm оn thе tеrrасе.

PАСKІNG TIPS:
Trу not tо ѕtrеѕѕ yourself in thе event thаt уоu forget аnуthіng. There is need to worry. Yоur аttеndаnt will replace аnу thіngѕ thаt are AWOL аmіd уоur ѕtау.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
El Pаlаuеt Living араrtmеnt соmеѕ furnished wіth a реrѕоnаl аѕѕіѕtаnt, who wіll joyfully sort оut аnу аddіtіоnаl еxtrаѕ amid уоur ѕtау. Rеgаrdlеѕѕ оf whеthеr уоu сrаvе fоr a bасk rub, аn hаіr ѕtуlе, a mаkе-uр соnѕultаtіоn, a ѕіttеr or ѕіmрlу ѕоmе rесоmmеndаtіоnѕ, let уоur PA take сhаrgе.

El Pаlаuеt Living is simply a luxury hotel you need to stay at. Enjoy all that Barcelona, Spain has to offer. Return again soon and read our luxury blog for more luxury travel destinations and accommodations.

Photo: El Pаlаuеt Living

Located in Barcelona, Spain is the El Palauet Living. This immaculately designed luxury all-suite boutique hotel on Passeig de Gracia, makes this luxury hotel uniquely positioned to offer the lucky visitor a singular holiday experience. Guests can enjoy animated celebrations just steps outside the hotel’s front door. When the temps drop during winter, take advantage of the Finnish sauna to warm your chilled bones.

El Palauet Living is centrally located in the Gracia area, whose bohemian, cultural impetus is evident around every corner. The holidays are a spirited time in Barcelona, with schools closed and families spending much of the nearly two-week celebration together.

The streets of Barcelona are lined and decorated with colorful light displays. In lieu of Santa Claus, the Tres Reis Mags, the biblical Three Kings, or Magi, bring gifts for children aboard a tall-masted ship which arrives each January 5th at 5 in the evening to the Fuste Pier on Barcelona’s famous waterfront.

The all-suite, El Palauet Living hotel features six large 1600 square foot apartment suites. Each luxury and spacious suite offers the comfort, feeling, and familiarity of home. In addition, guests receive a highly personalized guest service program plus on-call personal assistants.

El Palauet Living is currently celebrating a milestone 5-year anniversary. The holidays are a spirited time in Barcelona and it’s a wonderful time to visit Spain and spend time touring the magnificent city of Barcelona. El Palauet is located in the Gracia area> Therefore, there’s a strong bohemian influence. Enjoy strong cultural at every street corner.

Barcelona is primarily a Catholic town. In fact, Christmas begins on December 24th and will continue until January 6th, which is called the Epiphany. This tradition utilizes the entire “12 Days of Christmas.”

The Catalan evenings come alive with a variety of artistic, lighting installations. The holiday lights line the streets to create a simply magical atmosphere. The annual Christmas parade (cabalgata) starts when the Three Kings get off their wooden ship. The Barcelona parade follows the major streets of the city. Once it arrives at the spacious Plaza de Catalunya, the Kings ride behind an array of floats and colorful Christmas adornments. A genuine VIP experience!

In addition to the beginning of a new Year, New Years also brings a tradition. At midnight with celebrations rockling all around Barcelona, partiers place 12 grapes into their mouth. Each grape represents each stroke of the clock.

Make your plans now to stay at the El Palauet Living luxury hotel in Barcelona. Take in the rich culture and enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration.

Our travel concierge specialists can help you plan and book your Barcelona stay at the El Palauet Living hotel. We enjoy sharing unique travel ideas in our luxury blog.

Photo: El Palauet Living

San Francisco is nicknamed the “City by The Bay.” Now is an awesome time to visit Frisco and enjoy the holiday season at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel. In fact, take advantage of the hotel’s Hilton San Francisco Union Square’s Holiday Bed & Breakfast Package. It’s available until January 1, 2017.

The holiday package includes a Standard King room for just $179 per night – based on double occupancy. In addition to your accommodations, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet for two in the hotel’s own restaurant – Urban Tavern. The Hilton San Francisco Union Square is definitely a world-class hotel. It provides awesome city views and a taste of international sophistication.

The Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel features 1,919 guest rooms. In addition, there are 151 luxury suites. All rooms and suites offer great city views.

Staying at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel, enjoy the best San Francisco offers. Your luxury hotel is nearby theater productions, shopping, plus the popular Union Square Holiday Ice Rink. San Francisco is a magical place during the Christmas holiday season.

Another Hilton property in the city is the Parc 55 San Francisco. This luxury hotel is offering the Parc 55 San Francisco’s Holiday Bed & Breakfast Package. Also priced at just $179 per night. Sleep in a comfortable Standard King room. The holiday package is for two people. In addition, you receive breakfast for two people in the hotel’s own restaurant – Cable 55.

Be sure to stop by the trendy, new Cityscape San Francisco Lounge. It’s found on the 46th floor of the Hilton San Francisco Union Square’s 46th floor. Enjoy signature cocktails, wines, small plates and appetizers. The big attraction is the unbelievable, 360-degree panoramic views of the entire Bay Area. Get a bird’s eye view of many of San Francisco’s most famous landmarks. Cityscape has become a popular spot to hang out in fun, social setting. The viewing lounge is open between 5:00 pm and 12:00 am seven days a week. You can read more at – New Cityscape San Francisco Lounge Offers Epic Views

If you are able to stay and take advantage of one of the 2 holiday packages, be sure to make the most of your visit. Shopaholics can enjoy the city’s largest collection of retail stores, department stores, boutiques and outlets. For theater lovers, see War Memorial Opera House is showing The Nutcracker. Of course when visiting San Francisco, take a ride on the world famous cable car. In addition, kids will love the chance to meet Santa Claus at Macy’s.

Photo: Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Thanksgiving is just a week away and that means Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner. We want to share some of the best Black Friday travel deals from hotels and resorts around the world.

Many people enjoy traveling during the holiday season. As a result, they can find wonderful travel deals to take advantage of. The crowds are less and savings galore can be had. What more is there? Take a look at these great deals and start packing for that luxury travel experience. Vacation in VIP style!

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Meliá Braco Village
This charming all-inclusive resort features 226 guest rooms, with 61 suites, six restaurants and three bars. Guests can enjoy relaxing spa treatments at the luxurious YHI Spa while listening to the sound of calming ocean waves before taking a dip in one of two stunning pools located at the resort. Guest rooms feature thoughtful touches like free minibar items including local Jamaican products and plush bathrobes. The property was most recently awarded with “Caribbean’s Leading New Hotel 2016,” its first honor from World Travel Awards.

Winter Season Offers:
· Winter Resort Credit of US$550 for stays of 4/5 nights – Travel: Dec. 23, 2016 – April 30, 2017
· Winter Resort Credit of US$1300 for stays of 6+ nights – Travel: Dec. 23, 2016 – April 30, 2017
· For bookings made from now through November 29, 2016 for Travel from Jan. 3 to April 15, 2017 rates are available starting at: US$178 per person per night in double occupancy.

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Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Just two miles from Yosemite National Park, the resort features newly renovated rooms, on-site snow play activities, multiple dining venues and the world-class Ascent Spa.

· Winter Season: Midweek winter stays from January 8 – March 27 only $129 per night
o Promo code- WINTERDEAL
*Offer valid 1/8/17 – 3/27/17 for deluxe rooms. $20 additional for premium rooms. Limited time offer. Blackout dates 2/17-2/19; 3/9-3/11; 3/16-3/18. Subject to availability, restrictions and additional blackout dates may apply. Not valid with any other offer. Must use promo code at time of booking.

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Naples Grande Beach Resort
Located in Southwest Florida, Naples Grande Beach Resort is Naples’ premier luxury independent resort featuring 474-guestroom including 29 gulf view suites and 50 bungalow suites plus more than 83,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Every room features a private balcony with direct views of the Gulf. Guests of the hotel have access to five on-site restaurants and bars, three heated outdoor pools, a full-service luxury spa, 8,000-square-foot fitness center, business center and an award-winning tennis facility with 15 courts. The property is surrounded by 200 acres of a protected mangrove estuary intertwined with a system of bridges and elevated walking paths that afford access to three miles of beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico.

· Cyber Monday: The resort will offer $99 room rates for stays from Sunday – Thursday between June and September. Blackout dates apply and pricing excludes resort fees, parking, incidentals and taxes.

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Lotte New York Palace
Located opposite of Manhattan’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Lotte New York Palace is a luxury hotel combining a 19th-century landmark mansion with a 55-story modern tower. The stylish rooms and suites provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks and upscale toiletries; upgrades include furnished outdoor decks with sweeping Manhattan views, dining tables, minifridges, 24-hour room service, and stocked cocktail bars. There’s a French-influenced bakery, the newly opened Villard Restaurant, an old-world salon, a traditional tavern and a cocktail lounge. Other amenities include a spa and a fitness center with steam rooms.

· Cyber Monday: The hotel will offer a Cyber Monday Preview Sale available from November 14- November 24, 2016, with up to 20% off room and suites. Eligible stays for the offer are November 18-April 17, 2017. Rate is fully prepaid, and deposit is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable. Blackout dates may apply.
· Cyber Monday: The hotel will offer a Cyber Monday Exclusive with booking dates between November 25- November 28, 2016, with up to 50% off suites. Eligible stays for the offer are November 18-April 17, 2017. Rate is fully prepaid, and deposit is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable. Blackout dates may apply.
· Cyber Monday: The hotel will offer a Cyber Monday Extended Sale available from November 29- December 5, 2016, with up to 20% off room and suites. Eligible stays for the offer are November 18-April 17, 2017. Rate is fully prepaid, and deposit is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable. Blackout dates may apply.

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Meliá Nassau Beach All-Inclusive
The luxurious Meliá Nassau Beach All-Inclusive, a Meliá Hotels International resort, is situated on a 1,000-foot stretch of white sand along the Atlantic Ocean on Nassau’s Cable Beach. The 649-guestroom property offers stunning views, comfortable accommodations, luxury amenities and globally-inspired cuisine. From spectacular shows and live music, to drink service on the beach and around the pool, this is the ideal destination in the tropical paradise of Nassau Beach. The resort recently introduced new restaurants and an enhanced experience for guests of THE LEVEL, Melia Hotels & Resort’s elevated service concept. For more information, please visit the official website.

· Black Friday: FREE Airport – Hotel – Airport transfer on us
o US$400 in Resort Credits for a 6+ night stay or US$200 in Resort Credits for 4+ nights
§ That’s up to US$400 per stay, per room to spend on:
· Room upgrades
· Romantic Dinner
· Late check-out
· Food & beverage

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The Gideon Putnam
Located in the heart of Saratoga Spa State Park, Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa is a National Historic Landmark Hotel is a 120-room property with a full-service restaurant and bar, gift shop, fitness center and the historic Roosevelt Baths & Spa. Since its opening in 1935, the spa has drawn guests to its legendary baths for the believed restorative benefits of the region’s famed natural mineral spring waters.

· Saratoga Shop-n-Staycation Package- Starting at $109 and Includes:
o Overnight accommodations at The Gideon Putnam
o Saratoga Springs shopping discount card – 10% off at over 100 shops and restaurants in downtown Saratoga Springs
o Promo code- GIDSHOP

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Cliff House Maine
Nestled across 70 oceanfront acres atop Bald Head Cliff on the southern coast of Maine, Cliff House offers unrivaled experiences that are accessible, exceptional and spectacular. Acquired by Rockbridge along with Maine Hoteliers Marc Dugas and Peter Anastos, the property recently reopened following a landmark revitalization. Cliff House reemerges from this transformative renovation as one of the most captivating coastal destinations of its kind with distinct restaurant and bar concepts, The Tiller, Tidemark Terrace and Nubb’s Lobster Shack, under the direction of Executive Chef Rick Shell.

· Cyber Monday: The resort will offer a promo available that day only, with room rates at 30% off and lowest room rates at $144 in celebration of Cliff House Maine’s 144 years of history. Eligible stays for the offer are January 5-April 30, 2017. The offer is both prepaid and nonrefundable.

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The Westin Buffalo
The recently opened downtown Buffalo hotel features 118 luxurious guest rooms, 4,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting facilities, a restaurant operated by Delaware North’s Patina Restaurant Group, and all the Westin brand’s signature services and amenities designed to inspire wellbeing.

· Cyber Monday: Discounts of up to 15% off Best Available Rates for stays through September 4, 2017 [national promotion with Starwood]

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If you are interested in booking a luxury travel vacation, please contact us today! Take advantage of these Black Friday travel deals from hotels and resorts around the world. There also Cyber Monday travel deals to consider. This time of the year is always perfect to book your trip and save money.

We hope you enjoyed reading about the best Black Friday travel deals on our luxury blog. Our travel concierge specialists can assist you. Hope to see you back again.

Leesburg, Virginia is a historic town about 33 miles northwest of Washington D.C. For a luxury stay in a beautifully renovated property, stay at the Lansdowne Resort. Leesburg was founded in 1758 and is a fabulous town to visit. It’s rich with historic sites and churches. You can view Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park, where the first Civil War engagement took place in Loudoun County, Virginia. There’s also Loudoun Museum, Thomas Balch Library, Morven Park, Leesburg Town Hall, The Marshall House and Oatlands Historic House and Gardens.

Lansdowne Resort overlooks the scenic Potomac River and is part of the respected, Destination Hotels collection. It is currently completing a multi-million dollar renovation project that will tremendously transform this historic hotel. The property sits upon 476 acres of beautiful country. 2016 is a special milestone, as the luxury resort celebrates its 25 year anniversary. Special events, as well as discounted package deals are offered throughout the year.

Each of the luxury resort’s 296 guestrooms are receiving a complete redesign. The renovation efforts also include the property’s luxury Presidential Suite and signature suites. The Presidential Suite is 1,000 square feet in size. Staying in this luxury suite is truly a VIP experience. The new decor utilizes a relaxing mix of textures and hues. The result is the ideal compliment to natural surroundings of this luxurious resort in Virginia. Additional decor highlights include hardwood floors, upgraded finishes and fabrics, plus custom handmade area rugs.

Skip James is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Lansdowne Resort and was quoted, “The renovations to Lansdowne will not only elevate the guest experience, but will bring a modern, refined look to the property. These exciting enhancements will further solidify our stature as a leading luxury resort in Northern Virginia.”

As previously mentioned, all of the guestrooms are currently being remodeled. From clean-lined furnishings to textured fabrics, the rooms offer an inviting, residential ambiance. Leveraging Northern Virginia’s wine country, the decor also integrates gorgeous artwork with images that depict the beautiful grounds, farm fields and natural landscape. I nice touch is the room’s art frames are made from wine corks. Very creative! Techies won’t be disappointed either. The rooms include the latest technology for both pleasure or business travelers.

Given the location of the Leesburg resort, it is very appealing for vacationers, corporate retreats, weddings and honeymoons, or a simple romantic getaway for the weekend. Enjoy the natural surroundings, in addition to the many, local sightseeing options. Be sure to explore Virginia Wine Country and try the great tasting wines offered at the nearby wineries.

Also, since it’s so close to Washington D.C., the resort is a popular destination for conferences. It offers about 55,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. You will find a spacious, Grand Ballroom that measures 9,525 square feet for large formal gatherings. Perfect for business retreats, utilize the complex’s 37 centrally organized meeting rooms. There’s also a 126-seat amphitheater for media events, as well as 3,293 square foot Terrace Ballroom.

For additional information about Lansdowne Resort, please visit their website – www.lansdowneresort.com

The Life of Luxury is available to help you plan and book your next trip. If traveling to Virginia, stay at the luxury Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg. Return again to read more travel stories on our luxury blog. We enjoy sharing the latest, luxury travel industry news.

Photo: Lansdowne Resort

As Halloween nears, it’s time once again to share more ghost stories. We all like a good scare when we know we’re really safe. But what about when you are in a scary, unknown environment? Do you have a spine chilling story to share. We want to share 6 Spooky Luxury Hotels.

This is a follow-up to our popular article published just last week – 5 Spooky Luxury Hotels We highlighted 5 luxury hotels covered by Tauck, a leading travel tour provider. Halloween is a time of ghoulish tales and all that is creepy.

The list of 6 spooky luxury hotels was determined by feedback from greater than 200 of the travel company’s tour directors. Their input helped create this list of the best, spooky luxury hotels from around the world.

Here are 6 spooky luxury hotels that we are happy to share with our readers. With Halloween right around the corner, think twice if you see or feel something strange during your next hotel stay. Boo!

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Westin Excelsior Florence (photo above)
(Florence, Italy)
· Politicians and celebrities from Bill Clinton to Tom Cruise have enjoyed stays at the elegant Westin Excelsior Florence, but then again, they’ve probably never tried to sleep in room 152.

· One of the smaller rooms at the hotel, room 152 is routinely used to house Tauck Directors leading the company’s “Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence and Rome” tour. At least three different Tauck Directors have all reported “feeling watched” and having other unnerving experiences in room 152, but perhaps the most deeply affected was Debi Holmes-Binney.

· Holmes-Binney was quoted, “I was so convinced that room 152 was haunted that I absolutely refused to stay on the first floor at all. I actually went down to the concierge at midnight in my jammies because I was so scared To this day, if they told me I had to stay in that room I’d go to another hotel.”

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Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi
(Rome, Italy)
· A more playful spirit appears to inhabit the five-star Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi in Rome. Created by architects Massimo and Maurizio Papiri, the hotel and its décor recall the opulence of villas owned by Rome’s nobility in the 1600s.

· However, the charms of the Parco were sometimes lost on Tauck Director Andrea Orri when he led trips for the company in Italy, particularly when he stayed in room 523. “I’ve stayed at the Parco dei Principi about a million times, and each time I slept in room 523 the lights would go on in the heart of the night and the curtains – with the window closed – would start moving,” recalls Orri.

· Like many Tauck Directors, Orri is frequently housed in the same room at a given hotel by the hotel’s management. Often these rooms have some aspect that makes them somewhat less appealing to regular hotel guests. They may be smaller than standard rooms or offer a less scenic view – or perhaps they have issues of a more supernatural nature? For his part, Orri became so familiar with the apparent poltergeist in room 523 at the Parco that he eventually nicknamed him “Jimmy.”

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Fairmont Le Chateau Fronentac
(Quebec City, Canada)
· Tauck Director Britta Svensson nominated the imposing castle-like Chateau Frontenac, a landmark hotel in Quebec City, for a spot on the list. Britta and several guests on one of her tours each saw a strange man sitting on a windowsill in the hotel, only to have him suddenly vanish.

· According to the hotel, it was likely the apparition of Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, for whom the property was named. De Buade was a 17th century governor general in Quebec. He’d left instructions that, upon his death, his heart was to be sent in a decorative box to his fiancé in Europe. However, his distraught fiancé was too grief-stricken to accept the unique memento, and it was returned to Quebec.

· To this day, de Buade is said to wander the hotel, still seeking to be near his beloved.

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Grand Canyon Lodge – North Rim
(Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona)
· Tauck Director Cindy Walker had a strange experience while traveling with a colleague, Jim Hahn, during the development phase of Tauck’s “Spirit of the Desert” tour. While staying in the guest cabins at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Cindy was awakened at 3:33 AM when the phone in her cabin (#328) rang. She answered, but no one was on the line. The following morning, Jim called Cindy on her cell phone and mentioned he couldn’t get through to her by dialing her room number on the property’s phone system. Curious, Cindy checked her in-room telephone and was shocked to see that it was unplugged.

· Cindy told the front desk about her experience, and their response was, “Yeah, it’s probably the ghost.” More recently, while again staying at the North Rim cabins with a Tauck group, Cindy overheard a guest complaining about getting a phone call in the cabin at 3:30 AM – and once again, it was in cabin #328. “Spirit of the Desert” indeed.

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Ahwahnee Hotel
(Yosemite National Park, California)
· Guests on Tauck’s “California’s Gold Coast” tour spend two nights in Yosemite’s rustic yet luxurious Ahwahnee, but apparently other guests of the hotel refuse to check out – even after “checking out.” Tauck Director Cindy Walker adamantly refuses to stay on the sixth floor after having had strange experiences there, and it’s also the sixth floor that she later learned may be haunted by the ghost of Mary Curry Tressider. Tressider was instrumental in the hotel’s development, and she lived in an apartment on the sixth floor until her death in 1970. Shortly after her death, reports of an apparition moving about the sixth floor became common.

· Another unusual story involves the Ahwahnee’s third floor, where President John F. Kennedy stayed during a visit to Yosemite in 1962. A rocking chair had been placed in Kennedy’s room prior to his arrival, because the chair’s motion helped alleviate his chronic back pain. After Kennedy’s death, housekeepers began reporting the presence of a rocking chair, rocking slowly in the room where the President had stayed – despite the fact that the room hadn’t ever been furnished with a rocking chair after Kennedy’s visit.

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Parador de Cardona
(Cardona, Spain)
· The Parador de Cardona in Cardona, Spain, hosts Tauck guests for lunch on Day 3 of their 14-day exploration of Northern Spain and Portugal, and perhaps it’s better that guests don’t spend the night.

· This massive, former fortress in the foothills of the Pyrenees dates back to the year 789, and it once helped secure territories re-conquered from the Moors. Today this luxury property hosts discerning travelers, many of whom have reported seeing apparitions in medieval dress, including armor-clad soldiers.

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