Emotional luxury: Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris joins the ranks of superstar Palace hotels

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris receives Palace rating. The luxury avenue Hoche Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris joins an elite band of just six Paris hotels to hold the “palace” highly coveted badge of distinction. It is also the only historic luxury hotel in the capital of France which holds this status that has recently … Read more

Chateau Loudenne’s new Chinese owners to build a luxury hotel

Chateau Loudenne‘s new Chinese owners are planning to open the wine estate bought in April 2013 to the Chinese visitors. The Moutai Group, owner of Chateau Loudenne, plans to set up in Saint-Yzans-de-Medoc a luxury hotel. The existing guest house will be replaced by a luxury resort. The aim is to open 22 bedrooms, with … Read more

Thailand super quality

Thailand’s tourism board wants to show the world “a new aspect to experiencing Thailand by launching a new site promoting luxury travel offers designed for globetrotters with deep pockets. The new online source will help affluent globetrotters with bespoke travel experiences and custom-designed vacation packages carefully tailered to fit the needs of each luxury traveler. … Read more

19th century palace in St. Petersburg reborn as the first Four Seasons in Russia

  The romance of imperial life meets modern luxury at the first Four Seasons in Russia opened in the heart of St. Petersburg. Nearly two centuries after its debut as the city’s most exclusive residence, the “House with Lions” is reborn as Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg. Situated next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral … Read more

Twitter, the traveller’s megaphone

The development of social media channels has led to new usages: new ways to travel, new interactions, new uses for smartphones, new expectations, new rhythms. Globe-trotters look to Twitter for travel tips, good deals, get directions or complain to local travel professionals, according to the findings of Allianz Global Assistance’s first #HELPME observatory. 65% of … Read more

Camel milk mixologist introduced in Abu Dhabi

  Camel milk, a real taste of the Middle East, has only recently been introduced to the main-stream consumer. The newly opened Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal is offering guests a part of the Middle East in the most unique manner — with concoctions created by their in-house Camel Milk Mixologist. The Camel Milk Mixologist … Read more