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

How to get a monumental luxury home interior

Taking the devil out of the details. An original painting reflecting your passions, a rare or one-of-a-kind piece of art or furniture, and minimalist accessories can be each room’s focal point. Find a dose of inspiration for classic, romantic, industrial, technology and futuristic home interiors. Spectacular and unique interiors are made with impactful items that resonate … Read more

Ritz-Carlton to open a sustainable luxury sanctuary on Pearl Island

Private Island Resort Experience Blending Seclusion, Sophistication and Unspoiled Natural Beauty. Reachable by boat, helicopter or plane through a private airstrip, Pearl Island at 45 miles south of Panama City is a virtually untouched paradise featuring an extensive private natural reserve with over half of the island undisturbed.  Here the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company chose to expand … Read more

Luxury holiday – the most desired luxury product, over cars, jewellery or clothing.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World survey reveals luxury trends in travel, fashion, food and technology Maldives as the most popular luxury holiday destination, Chanel as the most popular luxury brand and a luxury holiday as the most desired luxury product, over cars, jewellery or clothing, according to a new survey by Small Luxury Hotels of … Read more

Wealthy younger buyers are driving the luxury real estate market: Coldwell

More young money enters the real estate market.  A new survey by Coldwell Banker Previews International and the Luxury Institute finds that Wealthy younger buyers are driving the luxury real estate market, and they are willing to pay more than similar wealthy buyers age 55 and older. According to the survey of Americans age 21 … Read more

Africa, South America and Central America – most likely to spend more on travel in 2014

Europe is seen as the ultimate dream destination: TripBarometer 2013. Africans plan to spend more on travel in 2014. Trips are Shorter Yet More Frequent. Sacrifices Help Make Trips Possible. Africa are leading the charge in the percentage of people who plan to spend more on travel in 2014, according to TripAdvisor’s annual TripBarometer global survey … Read more