As another, busy summer travel season approaches, Washington, D.C. continues to be a top destination in the U.S. But Washington, D.C. is not just the home of incredible museums and historical monuments.

The Jefferson DC hotel is offering a new travel package that includes enjoying a Wineventure and sampling some of the best wines in the region, plus take part if the Where’s Tommy (Jefferson) Instagram adventure.

The Jefferson is a 95-room luxury hotel conveniently located in downtown Washington, D.C., near the iconic White House. First built in 1923, The Jefferson Apartment became the historic Washington, D.C. hotel – The Jefferson in 1955.

The Jefferson hotel went through a comprehensive renovation 2009 that included adding two specialty suites, upgrading of all 95 guestrooms plus restaurants and common areas, and the return of the gorgeous 1923 skylight in the lobby.

This summer, stay at The Jefferson hotel and book the Summer of Adventure package:

By teaming up with the National Geographic Museum across the street, Indiana Jones aficionados can get their thrills with this new travel package in Washington, D.C.!

Package prices begin at $365, the Summer of Adventure package includes:
– Overnight accommodations at the The Jefferson
– Two tickets to the Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archeology exhibit at The National Geographic Museum
– Two of our signature Indiana Jones cocktails in Quill
– Indiana Jones-themed welcome amenity

Try the luxury hotel’s exclusive, self-guided WHERE’S TOMMY? tour. You will visit eight locations in and around Washington, D.C. Make it an interactive experience by taking a picture of character Tommy with your smart phone or tablet, then upload it to Instagram – use the handle @TheJeffersonDC and #WheresTommyDC The WHERE’S TOMMY Experience is complimentary to all guests staying at The Jefferson hotel.

Be sure to try the Wineventure. It highlights The Jefferson, D.C’s very own wine collection that consist of 1,300 in-house labels. Get out and visit DC’s local wine country.

Planning a trip to Washington, D.C.? Let The Life of Luxury help book your entire luxury travel itinerary, including a stay at the historic The Jefferson hotel. Return often and read our luxury blog for more great summer travel ideas.

Photo: The Jefferson Hotel

As the Cape Cod area nears peak summer season, it’s time to indulge oneself and enjoy a luxury spa package at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel.

Located in the historic North Falmouth area of Cape Cod, Sea Crest Beach Hotel is nestled among quaint New England cottages, surrounding Buzzards Bay. The hotel is one of the few in the area actually located on the ocean.

The Sea Crest Beach Hotel has a long history. In 1929, the property included a summer theater but was burned down during a fire in 1936. The hotel was built soon after and during World War II, it was converted into housing for the nearby military base – Camp Edwards. After the war ended, it once again turned into a summer hotel. In 1962, it became the Sea Crest Beach Hotel and began its run as a popular family vacation destination.

Sea Crest Beach Hotel features 264 guest rooms and suites. Many include private water-view balconies as well as fireplaces. There’s a three-bedroom cottage that can sleep up to eight people. It’s an ideal place to relax and enjoy the refreshing sea breezes off the Atlantic Ocean.

The Sea Crest Beach Hotel partnered with Bellezza Salon Medspa and introduced two new luxury spa packages to pamper yourself. With rates starting at just $398 (includes gratuity), the Bellezza & the Beach package includes overnight, hotel accommodations, in addition to a Personal Customized Facial, Classic Pedicure, Hot Stone Massage plus a welcome bag. A less expensive option is the Beach Stone package, Priced starting at $230 (includes gratuity), you get an overnight stay plus Hot Stone Massage and a spa-themed welcome bag.

For a wondefule fine dining experience, enjoy an meal a Red’s. Owned by Red Auerbach, the popular Boston Celtics coach and president, offers a splendid menu. The restaurant’s decor includes numerous pieces of Boston Celtic memorabilia.

Sea Crest Beach Hotel has won numerous awards and accolades over the years, including – “Best Hotel” by Cape Cod Magazine’s “Best of the Cape & Islands Reader’s Choice Awards” every year since 2011. In 2012, the luxury Cape Cod hotel was awarded the “Best Sunset Wedding” as part of its “Best of Cape Cod Awards.”

Looking for a perfect beach getaway on Cape Cod? Stay at the luxury Sea Crest Beach Hotel and try one of their spa packages. Do you enjoy reading about luxury travel destination and weekend getaways, then follow our luxury blog for the latest news.

Photo: Sea Crest Beach Hotel

The moment you arrive in Monaco, a small principality located on the French Riviera, you’ll admire its majesty. Where Grace Kelly became Princess Consort, where famous stars of the silver screen, famous athletes, and the world’s Royalty congregate.

Monaco will have you feeling most glamorous. Whether you choose to destress by enjoying a cold French beer while dinning at one of the 5-star cuisines, staying at a 5-star Hotel & Spa, to venturing through the many Cinderella-esk neighborhoods, Monaco has glitz, sublime natural beauty, and enchantment that would fulfill and captivate any excursionist.

A few facts about Monaco would have any globetrotter wanting to visit, and homeowner interested in the sought after luxury real estate, choose Monaco above any other destination.

1. Monaco currently has about 36,000 residents and is primarily occupied by French and Italian citizens, among 125 other nationalities. It is also one of the safest countries to travel to or reside in, with more law enforcement per person than any other country in the world.
2. Monaco is one of the top richest Nations in the world, which boosts the Real Estate market and making it the third most expensive in the world.
3. Monaco has many options for leisure from its chic shops, to 5-star Hotels & Spa, to many French and Italian restaurants, its panoramic picturesque seascape, or its many architecture antiquities.
4. The famous Monaco Grand Prix is held annually on the streets which gives travelers, residents, and automobile enthusiast a front row seat to one of the world’s most prestigious automobile races since 1929.
5. There are numerous casinos in Monaco. The rather famous Monte Carlo Casino (officially the Casino de Monte-Carlo) which was designed by the same architect whom produced the Paris Opera, and has been the famous backdrop in the James Bond franchise makes it a sought out haven.
6. There are not many beaches, but the few Monaco possess have majestic crystal clear waters and golden sand. You will also get to enjoy the many luxury yacht-lined harbors.
7. There is no tax in Monaco. Shopping anyone? At the famous 5 Pavilions, you’ll find many prestigious fashion brands including – Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Dior, Céline, Bulgari, Akris, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent.
8. The summers are long in Monaco, and the winters are mild making it an ideal place throughout the year. It’s another way to avoid the heavy jacket wear in Northern Europe during the winter season.
9. The classic beauty of cinema herself Grace Kelly became princess of Monaco when she married Prince Reiner III, that was televised and considered “the first modern event to generate media overkill.” Amongst the royalty whom reside in Monaco till this day, many other accomplished musicians, athletes, Formula One Drivers, and Ambassadors have all occupied the luxurious Monaco.
10. Monaco is the second smallest country in the world, and just about the size of New York’s Central Park. Monaco can be explored in one day and you still would be able to include a nice lunch, and shopping.

If you do travel to Monaco, you’ll discover the country has more than enough to offer while also making you feel like you are luxurious. Contact The Life of Luxury for help planning and booking your next vacation in VIP style. Come back soon and follow this luxury blog and read about other wonderful travel destinations.

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The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe provides one of the most amazing settings found in the Lake Tahoe region. At an elevation of around 7,500 feet or 2,290 meters, this luxury property is managed by Resorts West and offers breathtaking views of both Heavenly Valley on one side and Carson Valley on the other.

Perched atop a Sierra Nevada ridge in a Lake Tahoe mountain setting of 11 acres, The Ridge Tahoe consists of nine different buildings, including Cascades, Naegle, Plaza, Terrace and Tower. There is also The Ridge Sierra, Ridge Crest, Ridge Pointe and Ridge View are Ridge which are managed properties off the main site. In total, there are 526 full amenity rooms at this alpine hotel/condominium resort. The quiet surroundings are what many vacationers desire, yet The Ridge Resorts is just 5 miles from the casinos and nightlife of South Lake Tahoe and everything the year-round mecca offers.

The Ridge Tahoe is a high quality, 5-star resort complex providing many of the amenities of a first-class vacation getaway. Guests can choose from deluxe hotel rooms, in addition to one and two bedroom condominiums, which have a king size bed in each bedroom, a queen size sofa sleeper in the spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen, plus dining room and gas fireplace.

As a year-round recreational resort, guests can enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. As the winter ski season has finished for the year, The Ridge Resorts moves right into the warmer weather with a long list of things to do, especially for families. The list includes the following on site activities – Cooking classes, gaming lessons, wine tastings, yoga and fitness classes, and bingo. Kids will have fun watching a movie, taking art classes, playing ping-pong, pin addition to spending a few hours at the popular Kids Club, which is a complimentary, drop-off, day camp-style program for children ages three and higher.

Other complimentary amenities at The Ridge Resorts include saunas, roof-top jacuzzis, BBQ grills, miniature golf, patio areas, two pool areas, playgrounds, tennis, shuffleboard, racquetball, Eucalyptus Steam Room, plus basketball courts. The resort’s centrally located Club House offers several dining options, shopping, spa and fitness center, ping pong, billiards, and so much more!

There’s an endless list of nearby, Lake Tahoe area activities to enjoy as well. Golfers can try Edgewood Tahoe Golf course plus nearby Golf at Genoa Lakes Golf Course and Carson Valley Golf Course. Head to beautiful Lake Tahoe and have a picnic on the beach, take a boat cruise. There are numerous rental options, such as motor boat, kayak, jet ski, paddle boat and stand up paddle Board. Try hiking, fishing, mountain biking or the exciting zip line at Heavenly and Kirkwood Resort. Get awesome Lake Tahoe views by taking the famous Heavenly Gondola with rides up to the incredible observation deck. There’s countless places to shop including the poplar The Village. Of course you can’t forget the 24 hour a day gambling action and nightlife at one of the many resort casinos.

After a full day of fun in the sun, it’s time to pamper yourself in VIP style. The Ridge Resorts features the full service Elevation Spa, with a variety of relaxing massages, spa packages and skin care & facial treatments. For a truly romantic experience, arrange a couples massage in the privacy of your own guest room.

The Hungry Bear Restaurant was recently remodeled and offers terrific menu choices to enjoy your casual atmosphere, fine dining experience. Choose form a variety of steak, pasta, seafood menu selections and many more. For a quick bite, try the The Mountain Side Eatery which is open 7 days a week. Enjoy either breakfast, lunch or dinner with delicious, mainstream food choices. During our weekend stay, we enjoyed the Omelet Bar offered both Saturday and Sunday mornings. On Saturday night, they offer a Taco Bar for just $9.95.

If you need to get to the casino area for gambling or taking in a show, leave the driving to The Ridge Resorts. They offer routine, free shuttle service down the mountain to South Shore Lake Tahoe, offering multiple drop-off locations.

The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe is truly a year-round recreational resort and caters to couples desiring a romantic getaway or families wanting a memorable vacation stay. Enjoy a VIP experience at the area’s spectacular Lake Tahoe mountain setting. It offers year-round vacation rentals with panoramic views and luxurious accommodations.

If you have always wanted to visit scenic Lake Tahoe or stay at The Ridge Resorts, contact The Life of Luxury. We can help plan and book your Lake Tahoe getaway. Return to follow our luxury blog and read about other luxury travel destinations and packages.

Photos: The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe

Last year in September, the inaugural Primland Driving Experience was held at the Virginia International Raceway (VIR). The raceway is also the home of Car and Driver’s annual Lightning Lap. The race track is surrounded by 12,000 acres of Virginia’s scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.

This summer, the Primland Driving Experience returns and expect to have fun driving all day at the famous Virginia International Raceway. Get a chance to race with Hall of Famer Tom Kristensen and Elite Endurance Competitor Harold Primat.

At last year’s race event, guests were flown to VRI by helicopter and had the chance to drive an Audi R8. This 430-hp performance car is very fast and accelerates from zero to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Tom Kristensen is the only nine-time winner of the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans car race and personally drove guests around the race track in an Audi R8 LMS.

The Primland Driving Experience package also included accommodations with two nights in one of the area’s Fairway Cottages, Tree Houses or luxurious Mountain Homes. Also enjoy a fabulous reception and dinner that was prepared by Executive Chef Gunnar Thompson. Next was an awards ceremony with a delicious Southern Soulful Buffet plus live music and dancing on a Tree House deck. Another fun activity was playing a round of golf on the acclaimed Highland Course.

This year’s Primland Driving Experience is scheduled for August 23 to 25, 2015. Here is a planned itinerary of events and activities.

• Two-night stay in luxury accommodations at Primland, which is one of the world’s top resorts.

Sunday, August 23
• Welcome Reception with Tom Kristensen and Harold Primat, followed by dinner prepared by our Executive Chef, Gunnar Thompson.

Monday, August 24
• Breakfast
• Helicopter to Virginia International Raceway
• Put the Audi R8 to the test by taking the wheel of this 430 hp performance car, which accelerates 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds, as an experienced driving instructor guides you.
• Hug every hairpin turn as Hall of Famer Tom Kristensen and endurance racing pro Harold Primat whip you around the Full Course at dizzying speeds in a race-prepped Audi R8 LMS.
• Take an introductory class on the Ariel Atom followed by a drive on the Patriot Course.
• Lunch with the racing pros.
• Karting competition in the afternoon, and the final group will race with the pros.
• Return helicopter to Primland.
• Prize ceremony and cocktail reception, followed by live music and Southern Soul Buffet with racing pros.

Tuesday, August 25
• Breakfast.
• Golf tournament with box lunch and awards.
– Attendees who choose not to golf may select two other activities in lieu of the tournament including sporting clays with instruction, ATV trail rides, horseback trail ride or 60-minute spa treatment.**

The Primland Driving Experience is such a unique experience and should not be missed. The event will only accommodate 20 openings with a price of $8,500 per participant and guest.

Each participant is welcome to bring alone a guest. If your guest did not want to participate in the Virginia International Raceway activities, then choose from a golf tournament, golf lessons from golf professional Brian Alley or even a cooking class with Executive Chef Gunnar Thompson.

For an amazing experience, car lovers should consider adding Primland Driving Experience to your bucket list. Contact us for help planning and booking your trip. If you like reading about the latest car industry news, follow our popular luxury blog.

Photo: Primland Driving Experience

During a recent visit to the beautiful Lake Tahoe area, we had dinner at Ciera Steak + Chophouse restaurant, which is located on the ground floor of the luxury MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.

Simply stated, Ciera Steak + Chophouse offered superb service and a truly exquisite fine dining experience. The restaurant is only AAA Four Diamond restaurant in all of Lake Tahoe. The establishment has won that prestigious award eight years in a row, from 2008 to 2015. They have also been voted as Lake Tahoe’s Best Restaurant for Dinner, as well as the Best Steakhouse.

As we entered the restaurant’s luxurious lobby, we were greeted by a welcoming hostess, who led my wife and I to our private booth. The center of the restaurant’s dining room is surrounded by booths that are decorated with red drapes for privacy. The booth’s seating is red leather and the soft lighting produced a relaxing ambiance.

Ciera Steak + Chophouse offers a full menu of enticing choices including steak, fish, poultry and even vegetarian entrees. In addition, they offer a popular $35 Prix Fixe menu with 3 courses. The Prix Fixe menu is offered every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights, except for major holidays.

The steakhouse features a stunning glass display of over 300 wines and champagnes from around the world. There’s bound to be something to meet everybody’s personal taste. In addition, you can choose your favorite spirit.

I ordered the Caesar Salad with white anchovy fillets to start. My entree was the Filet Mignon – 6oz center cut. The “certified angus beef” steak was served with red wine demi-glace and bearnaise sauce, roasted garlic mashed and blistered asparagus. My wife chose the French Onion Soup with three cheese grantine and Caesar Salad with white anchovy fillets for her first course, followed by Grilled Alaskan King Salmon. It was served with mango and papaya salsa, fried wonton skins with cilantro cream, along with with roasted garlic mashed and blistered asparagus. Both our entrees were cooked to perfection.

There were several desserts that all sounded amazing. I picked the Chocolate Lava Cake. It’s a decadent chocolate warm ganache, with white chocolate spire and served with fresh berries and sauce framboise. It was outstanding! My wife chose the Seasonal Tasting of Berries. It came with an array of blueberries, blackberries, raspberries plus strawberries and Chantilly cream.

We received a special treat when the two Chocolate covered strawberries ice where brought to our table. They were complementary and the perfect way to end our fine dining experience at Ciera.

We both felt the entire meal was delicious and perfectly prepared. From the time we were first seated, the meal service was impeccable. The White-coated waitstaff was both attentive, professional and friendly. We also appreciated the maitre d’ Tommy Walker, stopping by our booth several times to make sure everything was to our liking.

The restaurant is open for dinner Wed through Sun, between 5:30pm to 10pm. The bar is open at 5pm.

Overall, it was a wonderful fine dining experience and I would highly recommend Ciera Steak + Chophouse in the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa for anybody visiting scenic Lake Tahoe.

The Life of Luxury can help plan and book your travel itinerary, including a stay in the alpine beauty of Lake Tahoe. Be sure to enjoy dining at Ciera Steak + Chophouse. If you enjoy reading about luxury travel destinations like Lake Tahoe, return often to read our popular luxury blog.

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This year marks the 10 year anniversary of the Great Chefs Event in Philadelphia. The popular event started back in 2006 when Jeff Benjamin and Marc Vetri brought together chefs to support a fundraiser for the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.

The 10th Anniversary of the Great Chefs Event will be held on Tuesday June 9, but scheduled the night before is an incredible event that shouldn’t be missed. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime, multi-course reunion dinner that will feature all of the Food & Wine magazine Best New Chefs of 1999. The event will be held in the private dining room at Vetri Ristorante in Philadelphia.

In 1999, Marc Vetri was named one of 1999 America’s Best New Chefs, in addition to Paul Kahan (Blackbird, avec, The Publican), James McDevitt (Bohlsen Restaurant Group), Suzanne Goin (Lucques, a.o.c.), La Provence, Domenica), Rocco DiSpirito (award-winning cookbook author of the Now Eat This! series), as well as Dale Reitzer (Acacia). All mentioned chefs will attend the Monday night dinner. The group represent numerous locations across the U.S. – New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Virginia, Louisiana, and Arizona.

To pay tribute to the time period, the dinner will feature updated variations of the delicious dishes served by the top chefs sixteen years ago. Dining guests will feast on a host of great tasting food including: Vetri’s Almond Ricotta Tortellini with Truffle Butter, Goin’s Grilled Steak with Tomato Bread Salad, Kahan’s Seared Sea Scallops with Fennell Broth and Orange, DiSpirito’s Seared Salmon with Onions and Rhubarb, Besh’s Fried Goat Cheese and Frisee Salad, McDevitt’s Miso-Marinated Sea Bass, and last but not least – Reitzer’s Sweet Corn Soup with Shiitake Crab Cakes. In addition, each dish will be served along with an expertly paired, wine accompaniment.

Tickets for this unbelievable dinner are $2,500.00 per person and all proceeds will go towards benefiting the Vetri Foundation for Children and Alex’s Lemonade Stand.

Also included in the ticket price, is a GA ticket to the 10th Annual Great Chefs Event on June 9, 2015 ($350 value). This popular Philadelphia event will host more than 40 well known chefs and beverage pros. Food stations will be set up to sample the best tasting food. This year, about 1,200 people are expected to attend the Great Chefs Event. There will also be an after-party held held at the Vetri Family’s that’s near Lo Spiedo.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://vetrifoundation.ticketbud.com/the-great-chefs-event-2015

Would you like to attend this year’s Great Chefs Event? Let us know and we can help plan and book your travel itinerary. Be sure to stop by and follow this luxury blog to read about other food events and luxury travel ideas.

Photo: ALSM / Great Chefs Event

Once a Portuguese colony, Macao is rich with both culture and history. Macao was named by Lonely Planet as one of the “Top 10” regions to visit in 2015. One of our top picks to stay is the luxurious Sheraton Macao Hotel – Cotai Central.

In China, Macao continues to become a popular leisure destination and the offers visitors a chance to view several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With its booming gambling industry and luxury casinos, Macao has been called the “Las Vegas of Asia.”

Located across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong, Macao bustles as an exhilarating entertainment center in Asia, with beautiful vacation spots to enjoy a luxury vacation.

The Sheraton Macao Hotel also is an appealing, luxury property for families who desire a VIP experience. The luxury hotel is offering various family-friendly packages this summer. Here is a summary:

· Junior Hotelier Program – Sheraton Macao Hotel gives kids a unique chance to learn about running a luxury hotel while also having fun. while having fun. This existing program has been so popular, the Sheraton Macao Hotel is extending it throughout this summer.

· Suites and Meals – Sheraton Macao Hotel offers it family guests the DreamWorks-themed family suites. Great for all ages. Enjoy breakfast with Shrekfast. It’s a truly entertaining morning meal for kids who get to meet their favorite Shrek movie characters.

· Planet J – Known as the world’s largest indoor theme park, Planet J opens this summer. The luxury theme park is a beautifully decorated 100,000 square-foot indoor fantasy world. Take a magical journey through the Magic Stone Kingdom. Each guest uses their own “magic scroll” smart phone that comes loaded with Planet J apps for a terrific interactive, experience. Now that’s having fun – VIP style.

Ready for a great family experience and to visit Macao for your next vacation? Contact The Life of Luxury and we can book all your travel plans including a stay at the luxury Sheraton Macao Hotel in China. Read this luxury blog to learn about other luxury travel packages.

Photo: Sheraton Macao Hotel – Cotai Central

The London West Hollywood Hotel is scheduled to unveil its luxury penthouse on May 18. The luxury L.A. hotel will also announce three new Metropolitan suites that will range in size from 1,600 to 2,200 square feet.

At 11,000 square foot, the new luxury penthouse will become the largest hotel suite in Los Angeles. The penthouse and three Metropolitan suites are the final phase of the luxury hotel’s $25 million renovation projected that has lasted 15-months.

The incredible penthouse was inspired by iconic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Along Richmond Design, Westwood assisted with the design of the new, bi-level penthouse suite. The incredible suite will feature custom furnishings as well as exclusive art and décor

Offering intimate ambiance, the penthouse suite is a massive 6,000 square feet in size. Located on the tenth floor of the luxury hotel, guests can enter via a contemporary-styled corridor.

Jeff Kulek is the General Manager of The London West Hollywood Hotel and was quoted, “We are proud to unveil the city’s largest, most lavish and fashion-forward hotel suite, inspired by renowned designer Vivienne Westwood, and we look forward to impressing our discerning guests with all it has to offer. The new penthouse, along with our three impressive new Metropolitan Collection suites, not only offer superior overnight accommodations, but also provide unparalleled entertaining opportunities found nowhere else in Los Angeles.”

Enter the suite through double entry doors and quickly realize the gorgeous decor and endless luxury amenities. The large foyer blends into a 2,000 square foot Grand Salon. This spacious entertaining space showcases large corner sofas, polished stone floors, custom cabinetry and rich furniture, all accented beautifully by Vivienne Westwood upholstery and cushions.

The Master Bedroom Suite is jaw dropping and actually consist of several luxurious spaces. You’ll notice a stunning contemporary King-sized four poster bed beneath a coffered ceiling. A handmade tapestry from Vivienne Westwood is 125 x 125 cms in size. The tapestry is hand-stitched in wool and surrounded by a wooden frame.

The penthouse suite’s marble bathroom is incredible. It includes hand drawn Westwood tartan, white on white, soft cotton towels. The bathroom’s ceiling light creates a lovely ambiance, gently shining down up on free-standing bathtub. Step outside on the penthouse’s amazing 5,000 square foot rooftop terrace. It’s massive and can hold up to 300 guests. A terrific place to hold an outdoor party or social gathering. Look out and enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of Los Angeles.

Pricing for The London West Hollywood Hotel luxury suite is $25,000 per night. Included are numerous designer, VIP experiences such Her gift bags from Vivienne Westwood upon check-in; a one hour of private shopping at the Vivienne Westwood store in West Hollywood with special discounts, in addition to Vivienne Westwood-branded amenities found within the suite.

The hotel’s three Metropolitan Suites are quite spacious with open floor plans and can be found on the second floor. Offering one and two-bedroom suites, they range in size between 1,600 and  2,200 square feet.

To make a reservation at The London West Hollywood Hotel, contact The Life of Luxury today. We can help plan and book all your travel reservations. If you enjoy reading about new luxury travel news, be sure to return to our luxury blog.

Photos: The London West Hollywood Hotel

For those of us who love traditional camping, the idea of pulling out a dirty, smelly, musty (oh you get the idea) tent from your garage is not a pleasant thought. Thermo Tents could be the answer and the future of camping!

Derek O’Sullivan is an Irish native and founded Thermo Tents in 2013. The company clams to have developed the world’s very first properly insulated tent, both thermally & acoustically.

Their latest product is Thermo Tent 6 and not only does it offer campers a comfortable temperature inside the tent, but it also does an excellent job of insulating from those annoying, outside noises that can sometimes ruin your camping trip.

The new Thermo Tent 6 was designed utilizing cutting-edge, insulation technology made from several breathable materials, including cotton-based and poly-cotton insulation. The end result is the luxury tent provides surprising enjoyable indoor temperatures and eliminates noise from the outside.

Including the porch, the external tent measures 23 feet (7 meters) long, 13 feet (4 meters) wide and 7.2 feet (2.2 meters) high. Interior wise, the tent is 7.6 feet (2.3 meters) long, 12.5 feet (3.8 meters) wide and 7 feet (2.1 meters high.

THERMO TENT 6
The new Thermo Tent 6 from Thermo Tents is pure quality. The fully insulated sleeping quarters is split into two separate rooms – 2 berth and 4 berth. Each room has its own door. Try the world’s very first correctly insulated camping tent and to enjoy the most comfortable night’s sleep in any tent.

• Flysheet – Poly-cotton (65%35%) with Ripstop, 7,000 HH
• Groundsheet (Sewn In) – 210D Strong Oxford, 10,000mm HH.
• Poles – HT Steel, 12mm.
• Inner Tent – 2 layers of extra breathable Polycotton come together to sandwich our special TTinsulate insulation which boasts very low thermal conductivity and a high density.
• Fire Retardant – All of our materials are FR, and exceed ISO EN 5912 (2011) standards.
• Pegs – Our plastic pegs are the most durable in the marketplace and they won’t turn in windy conditions as some other cheaper products do.
• Night visibility – Our pegs and guy lines are reflective and so easy to see, even in darker conditions.
• Mesh – B3 standard (Top possible quality).
• 48kgs weight total

THERMO TENT 3 PERSON SLEEPING TENT
The sleeping section from the Modular Tent from Thermo Tents can be bought as a either a standalone or three person insulated sleeping tent.

• Flysheet – Poly-cotton (65%:35%) with rip-stop, 7,000mm HH on Dome.
• Poly-cotton (65%:35%) with Ripstop on sleeping tent, along with 30mm TTinsulate high performance insulation.
• Groundsheet (Sewn In) – 210D Strong Oxford, 10,000mm HH.
• Poles – HT Steel 12mm on dome and 9mm fibreglass on sleeping tents.
• Fire Retardant – All of our materials are FR, and exceed ISO EN 5912(2011) standards.
• Pegs – Our plastic pegs are the most durable in the marketplace and they won’t turn in windy conditions as some other cheaper products tend to do.
• Night visibility – Our pegs and guy lines are reflective and so easy to see, even in darker conditions.
• Weight – dome 35kgs, sleeping tent 11kgs.

THERMO TENT MODULAR
Thermo Tent Mod is the latest addition to the Thermo Tent family of tents. It has a unique design, combining the space of the large living along with the privacy of separate, insulated bedrooms. Each bedroom can sleep up to three people. This tent model has both storage compartments and pet compartments that you can zip on or off, depending on your needs.

• Flysheet – Poly-cotton (65%:35%) with rip-stop, 7,000mm HH on Dome.
• Poly-cotton (65%:35%) with Ripstop on sleeping tent, along with 30mm TTinsulate high performance insulation.
• Groundsheet (Sewn In) – 210D Strong Oxford, 10,000mm HH.
• Poles – HT Steel 12mm on dome and 9mm fibreglass on sleeping tents.
• Fire Retardant – All of our materials are FR, and exceed ISO EN 5912(2011) standards.
• Pegs – Our plastic pegs are the most durable in the marketplace and they won’t turn in windy conditions as some other cheaper products tend to do.
• Night visibility – Our pegs and guy lines are reflective and so easy to see, even in darker conditions.
• Weight – dome 35kgs, sleeping tent 11kgs.

If you enjoy reading the latest travel industry news like the new Thermo Tents, then follow our luxury blog. We can also help plan and book all your luxury travel reservations.

Photo: Thermo Tents

Another Royal Family milestone was achieved with the recent birth of Royal Baby – Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Proud parents Duchess Kate Middleton and Prince William have added another heir to the throne. Princess Charlotte is now fourth on the list after grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William and her older brother George.

In celebration of the Royal Baby birth event, the luxury Trump International Hotel & Tower New York has announced their Central Park Princess Package.

Designed for the discerning traveler, the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York is located at 1 Central Park West) and offers guests 35 deluxe hotel rooms and 141 luxury Manhattan suites. The high-end property is on the corner of on Columbus Circle between Broadway and Central Park West.

So to make each hotel guest feel like royalty, the luxury hotel’s Central Park Princess Package is a great way to experience New York in VIP style! The package includes the following luxury activities and amenities:
· Accommodations in a park-view suite
· Princess Rhinestone-Studded Tiara
· Four Tickets to the Following Family Attractions of Your Choice: Central Park Zoo, Manhattan’s Children’s Museum or the Museum of Natural History
· $100 FAO Schwartz Gift Card
· Kid’s DVDs to Watch In-Room
· In-Room Milk and Cookies from Jean-Georges
· Coloring Book and Crayons Upon Check-In
· All Trump Kids Services and Amenities (special children’s menus, swimming lessons, board games, and children’s books, etc.)

This package is great to explore the Big Apple with museum visits and shopping sprees. The new Trump International Hotel & Tower New York package is now available and will run until September 7, 2015. Package pricing begins at $1,700 per night for reservations in a one-bedroom park-view, luxury suite.

To take advantage of the Central Park Princess Package at the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York, contact us to help plan and bool your trip. If you enjoy reading about the latest luxury travel news and packages, follow this popular luxury blog.

Photo: Trump International Hotel & Tower New York