Posts Tagged ‘vacation destinations’
New Luxury Destination: Panama
Most people know of Panama because of its canal that takes ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Recent luxury additions like the SoHo Panama Mall with an attached Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Reserve will also be opening a private island in 2018 that is 45 miles from Panama City. Panama also has South America’s first subway…
Read MoreLast Minute Holiday Travel Tips
We are about to enter one of the busiest weeks of travel we’ve seen in years. According to AAA, 100 million people will be traveling around the U.S. between December 23rd and January 3rd. Here are a few extra tips to be prepared while travelling. Pack smart especially when bringing presents in your checked suitcase. You…
Read MorePersonalized Service Increasingly Important
At a premier luxury show, Claire Bennett, the VP of American Express discussed a recent survey conducted by AmEx about high-touch service and how people use technology to book their travel accommodations. Surprisingly,”while the survey revealed that 90% of millennials use their desktop to book travel, they start their search using a mobile device.” 35%…
Read MoreU.S. Cities to Visit Before They are Famous
Every year there are new up-and-coming vacation destinations in the U.S. You should take your next vacation at one of these cities before they become overrun with tourists. Some places are already well known and some aren’t even on the map for vacationing but Tripadvisor predicts twill take off in 2016. Gatlinburg, Tennessee Orange Beach,…
Read MoreTop 10 Destinations by Phil Keoghan
Phil Keoghan is know as the host of the popular travel reality show, The Amazing Race, where contestants race around the world to various countries. Keoghan started traveling at the young age of 3 for his father’s job. in 2014 he travelled 470,000 miles and has been to 0ver 100 countries in his life. These…
Read MoreInside a $53 Million Dollar Jet
The Embraer Lineage 1000E was viewed at the Geneva EBACE and is one of the most expensive luxury items you can buy. The interior is 800 square feet and comes with custom interior design. Because the plane is still small it can fly into smaller airports too which gives passengers more destination options. There is also a…
Read More9 Luxury Locations to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Many people look to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style to kick off the new year right. Are you looking for the perfect luxury place to ring in 2016? Here are the top 9 luxury hotels to stay in when the clock strikes midnight. The Knickerboker in New York City has an amazing view of…
Read MoreLuxury Europe Holiday with Kids
Luxury hotels previously looked down on families with children staying there. Now luxury hotels are embracing family travel and creating activities exclusively for children. The Badrutt’s Palace Hotel even hired a temporary manager that was 8 years old to help incorporate amenities for children like games, food, down to the height of childrens mirrors. Now…
Read MoreLuxury Journeys for 2016
Planning your vacation for next year is exciting and a lot of fun. If you need some luxury destination ideas, here are the top picks by travel specialists. Kyushu is Japan’s southern island and boasts luxury inns, hot springs, and a wide variety of cultural activities. Central Asia’s former Silk Road has turned into a…
Read MoreBy 2030 1 Billion More People Will Be Travelling
The International Luxury Travel Market released a report yesterday and projects that 1 billion extra people will be travelling in 2030. The luxury travel industry is also expected to grow and has already increased 48% since 2010. The United States and Asia are also going to see a rise in the amount of affluent households which…
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