Four Seasons Walt Disney World to Open in 2014

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It’s no secret that Orlando-based Walt Disney World Resort is among the top five most visited resort destinations in the world. It’s also no secret that Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, based in Toronto, Canada, is one of the premier names in luxury holiday accommodations. So imagine what Orlando visitors will be treated to when the new Four Seasons Walt Disney World opens in 2014.

Four Seasons has reached a deal to develop a luxury resort in Orlando on land acquired from Disney in 2008. Four Seasons will retain a 30% interest in the project which will be financed by some US$190 million provided by Grupo Financiero Inbursa of Mexico City. The luxury hotel chain will operate the new resort rather than leaving it to Disney operators.

Four Seasons Walt Disney World has been designed to include 444 total rooms including 90 private residences, 40 club units, a full spa with 18 treatment rooms, three swimming pools, and a rooftop restaurant with spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom. If all of the architectural plans are fully realized it will be the largest Four Seasons resort in the world. It will also include the adjacent Osprey Ridge golf course; an existing course which Four Seasons pledges to fully renovate.

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Genting Plans $3B Miami Mega Resort

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Malaysian hotel operator, Genting Group, is one step closer to realizing the fulfillment of its plans to build a brand-new resort and casino complex in Miami, Florida. Genting recently announced the purchase of the last remaining mortgage debt on Miami’s Omni Center at a price tag of USD $161 million. The Omni Center is a mixed-use property already divided into retail, hotel, and commercial space. It will become part of a 14 acre complex at the edge of the Biscayne Bay.

When the complex is finally finished it will consist of a convention centre, residential buildings, and four hotels. One of the buildings will even have a rooftop lagoon. The first phase of the project is the Resorts World Miami hotel, which will open its doors in the fall of next year. The entire project is being designed by the Arquitectonica architectural firm with a total budget of USD $3 billion.

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JetSuite Brings Fuel Efficiency to Priviate Luxury Aviation

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Southern California-based JetSuite is proud to announce a new program which makes them the only private jet operator to fly the new Embraer Phenom 100. This new jet is the most fuel-efficient in its class and will enable JetSuite to provide more service to more destinations at a lower cost. Along with completely updating their fleet, the company now wants to offer more affordable private aviation services to give customers the best flight options with no obligations.

JetSuite currently provides private aviation services to airports in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, utilizing what the company calls SuiteSpots.

The company, which has earned the highest possible safety rating from ARG/US, attributes a lot of their success to CEO Alex Wilcox. Wilcox is one of the founding executives of JetBlue, though he’s no longer with them.

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Jetsetter Launches Vacation Rental Homes

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Among the many accommodation options afforded the world’s luxury travellers are the dedicated vacation homes offered by tourist companies. Yet researching and booking one of these homes can be a time-consuming hassle that travellers don’t need. That’s why Jetsetter, a leading online platform dedicated to helping luxury travellers book their trips, is proud to launch a brand-new service focused squarely on vacation homes. Company officials say that Jetsetter does all of the research and legwork for you, then presents you with only the finest homes for rent around the world.

Currently the collection features more than 200 homes that have been inspected, curated, and photographed for Jetsetter members. Jetsetter curators have even travelled the world to personally inspect and hand select all of the homes added to the collection. They also negotiated special rates for just Jetsetter members. When it comes time to search and book, you’ll have access to all the information from the curator along with photos – and even 360° photographic tours. By the time you get ready to select the home of your choice, you’ll be confident that you have all the necessary information.

Jetsetter is once again leading the way in bringing new innovation to the luxury travel sector. You can bet they’ll continue adding homes to their collection and negotiating great rates for their members. Whether you’re looking for a vacation home in the Caribbean, France or Italy, Mexico, or the American West Coast, Jet setter has it covered.

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Dorchester Collection Announces New London Hotel, 45 Park Lane

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I have tried many brands of products and this is definitely the best I have used. Each of them has been approved by Indian FDA and also certified internationally.

The Dorchester Collection is known around the world for offering the finest luxury hotels with elegance and style. The newly-opened 45 Park Lane in London is the newest member of the Collection, featuring 45 rooms and suites centred on fine art and guest relaxation. The hotel’s Penthouse Suite boasts 1830-square feet of spacious indulgence complete with London panoramas on a wraparound terrace. All the remaining guest rooms feature a view of Hyde Park.

With fine art as a centrepiece, guests will enjoy the ‘Psalms’ series from Damien Hirst displayed in the hotel restaurant. Ten other leading British artists provide the artwork for guest rooms and the rest of the hotel. The building itself is also a piece of art from internationally known architect Thierry W. Despont. His awe-inspiring art deco and contemporary designs will leave you breathless.

45 Park Lane provides fine dining with the CUT restaurant; an American-style steakhouse from world-famous chef Wolfgang Puck. CUT offers choice steaks in a refined and relaxing environment, with a superb wine list. Future guests will also enjoy Bar 45, plus a hotel library and media room on the mezzanine level; all accessible from a grand spiral staircase rising up from the lobby.

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Guangzhou, China Hilton Opens

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Visitors to Guangzhou, China now have a new luxury hotel option with the opening of the brand new Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe. The hotel, operating under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, is the first of two being opened by Hilton in the south-eastern Chinese city. It is conveniently located close to the airport and only a few steps away from the city’s East Railway Station.

The site for the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe was chosen as a way to meet the needs of international business travelers in the region. The city is one of China’s most advanced manufacturing cities, playing host to businessmen and women from around the world. With just over 500 luxury rooms and suites, the new hotel brings the strength of the Hilton name and reputation to Southern China. Luxury is the key word describing the hotel and its rooms, especially the Presidential Suite which is one of the largest in the city.

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Jordan Planning New Star Trek Resort

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Rabid fans of the Star Trek television series and movies, also known as Trekkies, will only have to wait three more years before realizing their stellar Shangri-La, thanks to a brand-new 184 acre resort opening in Jordan in 2014. The product will be a world-class resort and theme park centered around the hugely popular Star Trek franchise first made famous by Gene Roddenberry’s television program of the 1960s. The program developed such a cult-like following, that 40 years later there are people who dress in the costumes, play-act as the characters, and even learn to speak the constructed language of Klingon.

The Aqaba resort will include four hotels and the theme park when it is completed, at a cost of about $1.5 billion. Although a number of Middle Eastern and U.S. investors are involved, the biggest money comes from the King Abdulla II Fund for Development – Jordan’s King Abdullah II has long been an avid Star Trek fan. In order for the resort to be profitable it has to draw nearly 500,000 visitors annually, something investors believe will not be a problem due to the universal appeal of the Star Trek brand. The resort is a developed as a joint venture between Paramount Recreation and kept Rubicon Group Holding. It is licensed by the owner of Star Trek, CBS Consumer Products.

How far the Star Trek theme will be taken remains to be seen. But for now, Trekkies can start making plans to be “beamed up.”

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Bellagio Showcases Newly Remodeled Rooms

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Five-diamond distinction is the calling card of Bellagio Las Vegas, a premier resort in one of the world’s premier destinations. That distinction has been taken one step further with the unveiling of the hotel’s newly remodeled guest rooms.

The design group at MGM Resorts International provided the talent to inspire three new color schemes with palettes corresponding to individual design concepts. Guests staying in Resort King Rooms will have choices of indigo and silver or green tea and plum. In the Resort Queen rooms guests will enjoy a butterscotch and amber palette. In Lakeview rooms all three motifs are available.

The new room designs feature the utmost in elegance and tasteful decoration right – down to the botanical accents created exclusively for the Bellagio. Each room has been designed to provide a contemporary feel combined with unparalleled luxury; the centerpiece of the space being a dresser and wardrobe that are more than simply furniture. Made with eucalyptus and natural stone, the pieces capture the imagination when you first enter the room. Inside you’ll find a fully stocked mini-bar, snacks, multimedia connections, and eight drawers with plenty of space to accommodate your stay.

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Spokane’s Davenport Hotel Gives Another Reason to Visit

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The historic Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane, Washington has been a favorite destination for businessmen and luxury hotel connoisseurs ever since its opening in the early 1900s. But today the hotel has given us another reason to visit; a reason that has everything to do with protecting the environment. Earlier this year the U.S. Green Building Council awarded the hotel’s famous tower LEED Gold certification for meeting green standards. It is the only hotel in the state of Washington, and only one of 33 in the entire world, to be awarded LEED Gold certification.

This achievement is nothing new for the Davenport, a world-class luxury hotel that has been leading the world for decades. When it was built the Davenport was as luxurious as the world’s finest ocean liners. And since those early years, the owners have kept the hotel at the forefront of the hospitality industry. If you’ve never visited the Davenport, it certainly belongs on your list of “must see” properties.

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Aria Resort at City Center – Best Bachelor & Bachelorette Party Destination

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In the heart of Las Vegas there is a unique energy; an energy that pulsates through the streets and invites guests from all over the world to let go and become a part of everything that makes this city what it is. At the center of that energy is the Aria Resort at City Center. Built in the architectural style of the grandest of towers, the Aria pierces the Nevada sky and gives guests the most stunning views of one of the world’s most famous skylines.

Many people choose Las Vegas as their Bachelor & Bachelorette destination. If you’re looking for a luxury spin on a Bachelor or Bachelorette weekend then look no further than Aria Resort at City Center.

The resort features more than 4,000 guest rooms that provide the most lavish accommodations seen anywhere in Vegas. Whether you’re in a standard room or one of the hotels 568 suites, you’ll be treated to a visual feast with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of both the mountains and the city. In fact, the hotel is designed to provide corner windows in every guest room. Out in the corridors you’ll to be treated to plenty of natural light and more glass-surrounded open areas with additional views.

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