Posts Tagged ‘luxury travel industry’
5 Islands You’ve Never Thought to Vacation On
Winter is a great time to find a warm tropical beach escape as a vacation. Here a 5 islands to relax and have your own adventure on that you may not have thought about. Solta, Croatia Azores, Portugal Lummi Island, Washington Sark, UK Spitsbergen, Norway Click here to read the full article by Sharon McDonnell on CNN.
Read MoreVisiting the Top of the World at Machu Picchu
By far one of the most well-known historical sites in the world is that of Machu Piccu, the majestic Incan ruins nestled between a valley and a mountain peak outside of Cusco, Peru. If you are an adventurous traveler looking for a great opportunity to hike and take in beautiful sights of the Andes and…
Read MoreMillennials are Better at Traveling
There are 83 million Millennials, children born between 1980 and 2000, in America and they have become the most savvy of travelers. Here are 5 ways this generation is creating their own itineraries and taking educated risks. Hotels are catering to the needs of millennials with free wifi, changing stations, cool designs, and social areas. Millennials also…
Read MoreBest Luxury Hotels Near The Eiffel Tower
When planning a trip to Paris one of the most well known tourist destination is the Eiffel Tower. It stands almost 1,000 feet tall and can be seen from a few luxury hotels in the area. Here’s a list of the best luxury hotels to stay in with fabulous views on the Eiffel Tower. Shangri-La…
Read MoreOld Navy Fort Converted Into Luxury Hotel
A circular structure stands over the ocean near the Isle of Wright in the United Kindgom. It was a Navy fort built to protect the Portsmouth Harbour in 1865. This fort has since been converted into a dome that houses 22 bedrooms, a presidential suite, an outdoor deck, and a spa. You can book the fort for…
Read MoreProposal for Supersonic Airliner
Last year NASA and Lokheed Martin announced that they are currently working on a plane that could fly from New York to LA in 2.5 hours. Another supersonic airliner proposal has surfaced that could fly 75 people from New York to London in 30 minutes. The plane would be able to reach MACH 5 but only…
Read MorePC-24 Can Do Everything
When landing on dirt landing strips in the back country you need a aircraft that can withstand any conditions. Pilatus Aircraft, a Swiss manufacturer, has created the PC-24 airplane that can hold more people and fly faster than its predecessors while being able to operate on short airstrips, at small airports closer to your final…
Read MoreAn App for Private Jet Charters
The app, Stratajet, is being called the Uber of private flying because from an app of your smartphone you can look at available flights and prices. The app is available now for 44 countries and launches in the U.S. in two weeks. The founders have previously made a marina slip rental app called Marinanow which you…
Read MoreInside a $52M Private Jet
Last year there was a 9% increase in the private jet market, specifically in Asia and the Middle East. More people are looking to travel in-style and there is jet that costs over $9k an hour or $52M to buy the plane. The plane boasts living room with leather couches and wool carpet, two bathrooms…
Read MoreLuxury Train Through Ireland
Next year a new luxury 40 passenger train is coming to Ireland in 2016. With few passengers you won’t have to fight to see the magnificent green landscapes. There will be several intineraries ranging from 2 to 6 day trips. The train will be elegantly decorated and the kitchen will produce great food native to Ireland.…
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