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Surf, Sky & Spirit at Tower23 Hotel San Diego
By Merilee Kern, ‘The Luxe List’ Executive Editor As California’s southernmost metropolis, San Diego is a veritable coastal paradise that’s widely lauded for its fabulous climate. Often referred to as “Mediterranean” in nature, the region boasts moderate warm daytime and cool evening temperatures nearly year round that rarely reach the point “too hot” or “too […]
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa Exudes the Spirit of Scottsdale
By Merilee Kern, ‘The Luxe List’ Executive Editor Of all of the cities in the U.S. operating under a duality, I find myself drawn back to one in particular time and time again: Scottsdale. Known as “The West’s Most Western Town,” this locale embraces its laid back desert ambiance while simultaneously styling itself as a […]
Vintage Double Decker Bus Converted to Luxury Hotel
If you spot a red double decker bus with a sign reading ‘Trafalgar Square’, don’t hesitate. Going aboard might turn into the ride of your life. And not only because you can enjoy a cozy, luxurious sleep wrapped up in Egyptian cotton sheets without having a snappy bus driver telling you it’s time to get […]
Terrorism Threatens Luxury Shopping in Europe
In times of turmoil, who feels like luxury shopping in the Parisian boutiques or splashing in a five-star hotel on the French Riviera? In the aftermath of tragedies, a period of mourning ensues. The luxury industry is the first to reflect the shocked and shattered state of mind of the world. The Economics of Terrorism […]
Prora Resort – From Nazi Getaway to Luxury Travel Destination
How soundly would you sleep in a former Nazi hotel? Developers of the Prora Resort must have asked the same questions when drawing the plans for the resurrection of an old German dream – building the perfect luxurious getaway on the nation’s Baltic coast. However, there are some who are still wrestling with Prora’s infamous […]
The Top 3 Luxury Escapes Bali Can Offer
There are some places on this Earth that are meant as havens to escape the everyday – the city, the job, the local grocery shop, the routine. Luxury escapes cater to our self-pampering most inner desires. However, most of us don’t ask for much. Maybe to kick back on a pillow-choked deckchair with an icy […]
3 Luxury Apps You Need on Your Phone Right Now
Luxury apps are the online butlers of the modern world. Ring a bell and wait to be served to the finest wine selection of the day, a weather forecast of your favorite Caribbean island, an announced auction of luxury yachts, or a premium suite booked at a top-notch hotel in Vegas. The smartphone you so […]
Top Restaurants in the World for Gourmet Travel – 7 of the Best
If you like traveling the world and eating at the best gourmet restaurants, then you will enjoy what we have prepared for you today. For the food connoisseurs and travel addicts, we have gathered a list of top restaurants in the world where you can enjoy gourmet food. Here are 7 of the best! Top Restaurants […]
Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar: The Ultimate Dominican Republic Resort
You’ll never feel more pampered than at The Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar. We’re not only saying this because this primo-luxury, all-inclusive Dominican resort is also adults-only. ‘Revive your love’ is what their motto promises. Thanks to stylish amenities, a Caribbean ambiance, spa treatments to last you through the upcoming winter’s deep freeze and an unlimited […]
Top 5 Luxury Collection Resorts in the World: Must See
Some can only aspire to it. Others make the most of this once in a lifetime experience. The select few judge by trial. Whichever category you’re in, you can’t miss Luxury Collection Resorts of the map. The Luxury Collection is one of the world’s leading ultra-luxury hotel brands, with almost 100 of the world’s finest hotels […]