The Gritti Palace Venice back to its original grandeur

The Gritti Palace Unveils a Refined Version of Its Iconic Self, Joining Newly Restored Luxury Collection Hotels in Europe   The renowned Gritti Palace in Venice re-opened its legendary doors following a $55 million restoration, bringing the hotel back to its original grandeur. The 15-month restoration lead by The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, part of … Read more

Ten most expensive hotels in NYC

New York City’s Most Expensive Luxury Hotel Is the St. Regis   The St. Regis Hotel, Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons are the most expensive hotels in New York City, according to a new survey from NewYorkHotels.org. The study compared the hotel rates of all luxury hotels in NYC over the past 12 months. The … Read more

Saudi Arabians, Australian and Chinese travelers – top spenders abroad

Travel continues to flourish, fuelled by travellers from emerging markets United States ranked as the most popular destination choice for global travelers The United States ranked as the most popular destination choice for global travelers, both for trips taken in the past two years (17 percent) and for intended travel in 2013 (10 percent), according … Read more

Spanish El Celler De Can Roca named “The world’s best restaurant of 2013”

The charcoal-grilled king prawn with king-prawn sand, ink rocks, fried legs, head juice and king prawn essence brought to El Celler De Can Roca in Gerona, Spain, the title of “The world’s best restaurant of 2013” awarded by Restaurant Magazine. “Eating at El Celler is truly uplifting, with the warmth of the family dynamic all-pervasive. … Read more

Virgin Galactic breaks speed of sound

Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s aabar Investments PJS, completed the first rocket-powered flight of its space vehicle, SpaceShipTwo (SS2). The test officially marks Virgin Galactic’s entrance into the final phase of vehicle testing prior to commercial service from Spaceport America in New Mexico. … Read more

The Nobu Spa experience

Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace announced the union of Qua Baths & Spa and luxury skincare line Natura Bisse. The signature line of Nobu Spa treatments by the award-winning Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace are meant to provide guests with a transcending experience with advanced luxury facial treatments and customized body rituals. Comprised of … Read more