• The magical make-believe of eating at the Ritz | Letters
    Friday, June 20, 2025 from Luxury travel | The Guardian
    As the Ritz is crowned the UK’s best restaurant, Francis Bown says it has been lifting his spirits for 60 years I have been going to the Ritz for so long that my first lunch there cost three guineas ( There’s nothing else like it’: the...
  • Luxury Airbnbs: tell us what got you into running one, or booking a stay at one
    Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from Luxury travel | The Guardian
    We’re interested to hear from owners of luxury Airbnb-style rentals how business has been, and from guests why they opted to book a stay at a private luxury property High-quality finishes, amenities such as pools, saunas, snooker tables...
  • Peak luxury: how long can London’s grand hotel boom last?
    Saturday, September 28, 2024 from Luxury travel | The Guardian
    From basement builds to rooftops, revamped Whitehall ministries and once-were embassies, the capital’s hotels are in an opulence arms race to lure exacting guests Jay Gatsby would have simply adored post-pandemic London. High-end hotels...
  • Tell us: are you splurging on luxury goods you can ill afford?
    Friday, August 16, 2024 from Luxury travel | The Guardian
    We’d like to hear from people who have been purchasing luxury goods and experiences in recent years, and how they feel about their spending habits We’re interested to hear about people’s spending habits in the area of upmarket or luxury...
  • Michel Roux Jr to close doors of Le Gavroche for final time after 56 years
    Saturday, January 13, 2024 from Luxury travel | The Guardian
    Michelin-starred chef announces ‘Le Gavroche residencies at sea’ on two Cunard lines but says iconic restaurant will shut on 13 January On Saturday night Michel Roux Jr will close the doors on Le Gavroche, his two Michelin-starred...
  • Making memories at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort
    Saturday, November 11, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The Edgewood tries to go further in developing guest experiences, making sure that the majority are complimentary and that there is something unique every day.
  • Impression Isla Mujeres makes an impressive debut
    Saturday, November 11, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The resort aims to position itself as "the pinnacle of luxury all-inclusive," translating into a blend of boutique, bespoke hospitality with all the bells and whistles of a high-end, all-inclusive concept.
  • Excitement growing for Fontainebleau Las Vegas December debut
    Monday, November 6, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Officials recently released renderings and descriptions of the hotel's highest-end suite collection, spa and fitness amenities, and some of its food and beverage concepts.
  • Hotel Mousai Cancun is accepting reservations
    Sunday, November 5, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The luxury, adults-only resort is set to open in May.
  • Magic moments at North Shore's Turtle Bay Resort
    Saturday, November 4, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The only upscale, full-service hotel in the area, it's situated on a peninsula on the northern tip of Oahu and therefore is an excellent base for exploring the area. But it's also got energy in its own right.
  • NCLH Presidents Panel shares stage with Frank Del Rio's legacy
    Friday, November 3, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Executives on the panel pointed to his philosophy or aligned themselves with the direction he set during his three decades in the cruise industry.
  • Fire causes damage at Four Seasons Resort Nevis
    Friday, November 3, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The resort's Pro Shop and Fitness Centre suffered damage in the Oct. 31 blaze, but no one was hurt, and guestrooms, restaurants, pools and beach areas remain open.
  • At CruiseWorld, Pitch Perfect session explores many takes on luxury
    Thursday, November 2, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Travel advisors must pay heed to what makes their high-spending clients tick, and suppliers must have what advisors need to get the sale.
  • Hyatt says Cancun demand cooled in Q3
    Thursday, November 2, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The company said Cancun, a "go-to market" during the pandemic, has returned to "more regular seasonal patterns" -- although Hyatt cited tremendously strong demand heading into the holidays.
  • Fincadelica Xarraca estate opening on Ibiza
    Thursday, November 2, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The coastal property will feature direct access to the beach via a private gate leading to a coastal path, a cove with fishermen's huts and a local restaurant.
  • Dolce by Wyndham opening near Versailles
    Thursday, November 2, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The 178-room Dolce by Wyndham Versailles — Domaine du Montcel sits on a 35-acre estate.
  • Events on tap to celebrate Ritz-Carlton Aruba's 10th anniversary
    Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Among the events are several that are free to all guests and one that's for Marriott Bonvoy members only.
  • Wellness package at Dominica's Coulibri Ridge promises 'Immersive Serenity'
    Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The seven-night Immersive Serenity package includes spa, movement and mindfulness activities and incorporates the island's sulphur springs and waterfalls.
  • Go2Africa says its luxury safari is the most expensive in the world
    Monday, October 30, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The trip visits six countries over 24 days with stays in exclusive tented camps and on private islands. And it's commissionable to travel advisors.
  • White Pearl Resorts opens luxury beachfront villa in Mozambique
    Monday, October 30, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The Villa at White Pearl is a five-suite accommodation that the company says is a good fit for multigenerational families or an intimate groups of friends.
  • Hyatt's Gonzalo del Peon on luxury all-inclusives
    Monday, October 30, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Few have done more to push luxury all-inclusives forward than del Peon, one of the founders of the AMResorts empire.
  • New superyacht is accepting charter bookings in South Africa
    Monday, October 30, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The 85-foot Hazendal Yacht -- Princess Eve can sleep eight and features deck areas and a top-deck Jacuzzi.
  • A new luxury lodge in the Serengeti features dome-like suites
    Sunday, October 29, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The 10-unit Kuoom Serengeti is located minutes from the Serengeti Gate in Tanzania, ensuring easy access to the wildebeest migration and other key safari experiences.
  • American Airlines' new-look lounges offer luxury and local flavor
    Sunday, October 29, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    American has sought to create a relaxing atmosphere through the use of natural materials, soft color palettes and softer lighting compared with the previous Admirals Club standard.
  • Luxury redefined at Botswana's African Bush Camps
    Saturday, October 28, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The narrative of luxury tourism in Africa is undergoing a significant shift. The continent has gone from opulent and timeless luxury to experiential and barefoot luxury.
  • When disaster strikes, do your research
    Saturday, October 28, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    My responsibilities as a travel advisor include seeking and sharing the truth about what is happening on the ground of a given destination.
  • How advisors could position Explora Journeys to clients
    Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Chief sales officer Chris Austin said the Explora experience is more akin to a luxury hotel stay, and he name-checked Six Senses, Aman and Belmond.
  • Internova calls new lifestyle collection the 'missing segment' in hotel program
    Monday, October 23, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Internova CEO J.D. O'Hara and executive vice president Albert Herrera took to the stage at Global Travel Collection's Elevate conference to talk about Curated Hotels & Resorts.
  • Travel + Leisure creates elite booking level for agencies and advisors
    Monday, October 23, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The Ambassador designation comes with exclusive offers, higher commissions and other benefits.
  • Railbookers composes 80-day train trip for 2024
    Monday, October 23, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Guests will visit 20-plus cities via seven luxury rail services.
  • Arival notes continued splurge on travel experiences but fewer trips
    Saturday, October 21, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    On average, travelers are doing seven experiences on a trip, which Arival CEO Douglas Quinby called "extraordinary."
  • ‘It’s the exclusivity’: the rise of London’s £1,000-plus a night super-luxe hotels
    Friday, October 20, 2023 from Luxury travel | The Guardian
    Price is no deterrent as wealthy visitors flock to the capital for ‘experiences’ only big money can buy Cost of living crisis , what cost of living crisis? A new breed of uber-luxury hotels in London is breaking records with rooms...
  • Dispatch, Bali: An agricultural adventure at the Four Seasons Sayan
    Friday, October 20, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Kids in the mud planting rice? A barefoot experience turned a rough day into a good one.
  • Sandals brings off-property dining program to Nassau resort
    Thursday, October 19, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The Sandals Royal Bahamian offers eligible guests a voucher to dine at a participating restaurant outside the resort.
  • Internova unveils lifestyle hotel collection
    Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Curated Hotels & Resorts was designed to complement, and sit between, Internova's two other hotel programs.
  • My favorite spot on the Costalegre
    Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Las Rosadas is as much about toes in the sand as it is about its infinity-edge pools and fine dining.
  • Hotel del Coronado's Victorian structures will get a facelift
    Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    All of the San Diego hotel's Victorian guestrooms, suites and event spaces will receive upgrades, with a targeted completion date of spring 2025.
  • Cunard's Queen Anne designed to move fleet forward
    Sunday, October 15, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    New cruise ships are constructed and delivered on a regular basis, but the creation of a Cunard Queen is still something of a rarity.
  • Kempinski Cancun puts a new face on an old favorite
    Saturday, October 14, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The property, formerly a Ritz-Carlton, is one of the newest luxury hotels to grace the Mexican Caribbean coastline and is as refined and elegant as it was under the previous name.
  • Coconut Bay Beach Resort reopens after a September spruce-up
    Saturday, October 14, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    During the St. Lucia resort's annual closure, it built a new wedding gazebo and doubled the Sanctuary Spa cabanas.
  • Island Routes offers booking incentives for travel advisors
    Friday, October 13, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Bonus commissions for booking the company's new Private & Bespoke Collections products and a contest to win a $5,000 Island Routes experience are being offered to agents.
  • Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina unveils renovations
    Thursday, October 12, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Updated guestrooms and suites are the latest chapter of a multiyear renovation and reimagining of the Switzerland hotel.
  • The most unusual luxe hotel in the world
    Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    What happens after a philosopher takes over a five-star property? The result is the unorthodox luxury of Schloss Elmau.
  • Uniworld will charter two former Crystal river ships
    Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Uniworld will charter the Mahler next year, with the ship sailing for the line as the S.S. Victoria. In 2025, Uniworld will add the S.S. Elizabeth, which used to be the Crystal Bach.
  • Gliding along Aspen’s scenic cross-country trails
    Saturday, October 7, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Just 12 miles and a century away from Aspen, Colo., visitors will find Ashcroft’s cross-country trails, ghost town and cookhouse.
  • Pleasant Holidays now offers Atlas expedition cruises
    Saturday, October 7, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Atlas Ocean Voyages sails expedition cruises on three ships -- World Voyager, World Traveller and World Navigator.
  • Cunard Line's first new ship in over a decade is taking shape
    Friday, October 6, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Cunard executives led what they billed as the first and only tour of the Queen Anne before it's ready for paying passengers next May.
  • Having a great time getting to know the Explora I
    Thursday, October 5, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    Explora Journeys' first ship is comfortable, tasteful, quiet, relaxing and warm.
  • An unusual Four Seasons backstory
    Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    When Four Seasons Resort Dominican Republic at Tropicalia opens in 2026, it will be only one milestone in what owner Adriana Cisneros envisions will take another 40 years to complete.
  • Need a lift? Blue Diamond Resorts is offering free airport transfers
    Tuesday, October 3, 2023 from Travel Weekly's Luxury News
    The complimentary transfers to and from the airport are available for guests booking three- and four-night stays at a number of the company's Caribbean resorts.
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