YOLO/ You Only Live Once. Luxury travel trends to watch for 2014

The luxury travel landscape in 2014.   2014 will be a year that will be defined by the “YOLO” spirit — You Only Live Once, says 250-year-old luxury travel company Cox & Kings, those crystal ball forecasts for 2014 suggest that travelers around the globe will search for authentic, local experiences, and will maximize social … Read more

Starwood’s first W alpine and ski retreat unveiled

W Verbier, the W Brand’s First Alpine and Ski Retreat. Starwood Hotels & Resorts luxury hospitality worldwide chain, brought its W brand to Verbier (Switzerland), one of the world’s hottest ski resorts. Owned by Swiss-based Les Trois Rocs, W Verbier and The Residences at W Verbier are part of a multi-component luxury development project situated … Read more

The merry winter wonderland at Bellagio Las Vegas

Bellagio’s holiday display/ 2013. The magic of the holiday season has taken over Bellagio as the Las Vegas resort’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens unveiled The Strip’s largest indoor holiday tree, moss-embellished reindeers, a life-size chocolate house, and a family of topiary polar bears. The centerpiece of the exhibit is Las Vegas’ largest indoor holiday tree, … Read more

Looking for inspiration for the 2014 travel planning? Top 10 travel destinations on the rise

  For travelers looking for inspiration for their 2014 travel planning, TripAdvisor put a spotlight on some amazing destinations that caught the eye of travelers this past year. Havana, Costa Rica, Nepal, Israel are among the winners of the 2013 Travelers’ Choice™ Awards for Destinations on the Rise. The awards highlight 54 spots globally that … Read more

2014 Green Apple Award winner

The Green Organisation’s 2013 Green Apple Award – a multifaceted approach to going green.    The Green Apple Awards began in 1994 and have become a hallmark for the most environmentally-sound companies, councils and communities. Having dramatically reduced its carbon footprint, Hanbury Manor, a Marriott Hotel & Country Club is the winner of the prestigious … Read more

First Hyatt all-inclusive adult-only resort opened in Mexico

  Two distinct all-inclusive resort brands were opened by Hyatt luxury hotel group, owner of over 500 luxury hotels worldwide, in Mexico. According to Hyatt, the company aims to become an innovative actor in the luxury all-inclusive segment. The new “all-inclusive” packages will offer more flexibility and personalized services than in a typical resort in … Read more