“Koa Kea” is a Hawaiian phrase meaning “white coral” in English. According to Polynesian mythology ancient Hawaiian history is intrinsically tied to the local coral reefs through the births of two goddesses named Po and Hina. The rich heritage and detail of the myths surrounding the area are the focal point[Read More…]
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Louis Vuitton Video Teaches Travelers How To Pack
Louis Vuitton has put together a short video on the most efficient way for luxury travelers to pack. The Louis Vuitton website has an interactive tool that allows users to interact with items and folding instructions. The tool features their Alzer, Pegase, & Keepall pieces of luggage.
Andaz Wall Street, Luxury on Wall Street
When you think of Wall Street you don’t typically think of a luxury hotel setting. In fact, Wall Street has only one hotel: the new Andaz Wall Street. This down-town New York property is the latest addition to the 2012 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, and for good reason. It combines[Read More…]
The Ritz-Carlton, Montréal Luxury Hotel & Residences
On May 28, 2012 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company made a major announcement regarding their iconic Montréal property affectionately known as The Grande Dame of Sherbrooke Street. The announcement was intended to let the world know the Ritz-Carlton Montréal was reopening upon the completion of a $200 million restoration designed to[Read More…]
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa – Now Open
Luxury travelers to J apan now have a new option in a largely unexplored area of the country thanks to The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company’s announcement of their first luxury property on the island of Okinawa. The company chose Okinawa because of its beautiful scenery, peaceful setting, and relatively unspoiled[Read More…]
Trump International Brings Hotel & Tower to Toronto
The city of Toronto is perhaps Canada’s crown jewel, at least in the category of luxury travel and extravagance. That makes it the ideal setting for the newest Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto. The newly-opened hotel boasts more than 12,000 sq ft of event space along with 261 guest[Read More…]
Hyde Bellagio – Vegas’ Newest Party Scene
Regular visitors to Las Vegas know the Bellagio Hotel is one of the finest luxury resorts in the entire city. This past New Year’s Eve the Bellagio was made even better with the grand opening of the Hyde Bellagio, the most anticipated new nightclub from world renowned lifestyle developer SBE.[Read More…]
Ritz Carlton Announces New Mobile Apps
I love this product and will buy it again. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) inspects Internet pharmacies and awards a “VIPPS” seal to those that meet its criteria. The Ritz-Carlton hotel chain has always strived to create the most comfortable and pleasurable experience for guests, so it’s[Read More…]
L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon a Destination of its Own at Four Seasons Hotel New York
Restaurant Background New York’s E. 57th St. is home to the Four Seasons Hotel and its famed L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon restaurant. The restaurant was opened in September 2006, after a 2-year quest by owner Ty Warner to bring founding Chef Joel Robuchon and his world-class French cuisine to New[Read More…]
LUXGetaway Announces Top 10 Hottest Luxury Travel Brands for 2012
Our panel of travel experts has chosen the top luxury travel brands of 2012 within each respective category. We call this list the LUXList. And our winners are… The 2012 LUXList 1. Domestic Airline: Virgin America Virgin America’s inflight experience continues to be unparalleled by the competition. 2. International[Read More…]