Happy, fun, sociable and healthy – the new digital travel elite. Are you part of the new travel class, ‘the digital elite?‘ The use of both smartphones and tablets has increased so rapidly since 2011 that it has spawned a new class of travelers – the “Digital Elite,” accordingto the newly-released MMGY Global/Harrison Group 2013 Portrait … Read more
Hypoallergenic Luxury Accommodations To Debut On Crystal Cruises. Allergy sufferers can check their discomfort at the door – of 70 Crystal Serenity doors, that is – when ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises launcheds the cruise industry’s first hypoallergenic staterooms. Already renowned for the highest standards of sanitation and comfort, Crystal is introducing a whole new category of … Read more
Ritz-Carlton luxury hospitality chain to open first luxury hotel in Israel. The Ritz-Carlton luxury hospitality chain will bring its legendary service standards to Israel by opening its first luxury hotel in Herzliya, an affluent town north of Tel Aviv. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has confirmed their first hotel in Israel will officially open its doors in … Read more
Luxury seeks to balance the exclusive and inclusive. Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci are the top 3 global luxury brands of 2013, according to 2013 BrandZ Top 100. Luxury brands became more accessible, collaborative and experiential, says MillwardBrown annual research. On Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media platforms, brands across the luxury spectrum mediated … Read more
Anaconda by Juan Ortiz Rincon, Young Designer of the Year finalist 2013. Designer Juan Ortiz Rincon, a passionate sailor and traveler, unveiled his project Anaconda yacht, for which he was selected as YoungDesigner of the Year Finalist during the 2013 ShowBoats Design Awards in Monaco. The goal of this year’s Young Designer category was to create a … Read more
A larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B are on the list of 10 quirky accommodations in the U.S. compiled by TripAdvisor. Travelers seeking a unique lodging experience can hunker down in one of these far-out accommodations, which include a larger-than-life beagle, a historic ferry and a subterranean B&B. “For travelers who want a … Read more