Best of luxury spa and wellness destinations

These inspiring destinations remained in our memories and make us want to return. Here are some recommendations of some places with overwhelming high-end services, landscapes, spa and relaxation packages. Our wanderlust  is beyond comparison: Ananda – Himalayas A former Tehri-Garhwal Maharaja’s residence, Ananda is an amazing spa destination in the Himalayas. An oasis of restoration, … Read more

Alila Hotels to launch a luxury wooden Phinisi boat

A luxury sailboat for a luxury resort in Bali seems a natural choice for Alila Hotels & Resorts chain, a boutique resort brand with properties in Bali and India and plans to open its first three villas in China over the next three years. Alila plans to entertain its precious guests with a 100% traditional … Read more

Top 10 pet-friendly properties in America

With 49 Percent of Pet-Owning U.S. Travelers taking their animals on the road, TripAdvisor announces America’s Top 10 Pet-Friendly Properties Travelers love the companionship of their pets while on vacation Forty-nine percent of the pet-owners plan to travel with their pets in the next 12 months. Among that group, 56 percent will stay in hotels with … Read more

Inspirato luxury club enters Asia

  Inspirato Enters Asia with New Properties in the Maldives and Thailand   Luxury destination club Inspirato has announced the addition of three new properties in the Maldives and two new properties in Thailand. Inspirato club’s offerings in Thailand include a 2,800-square-foot ocean-view villa and a 5,100-square-foot private retreat within the Soneva Kiri resort on … Read more

Australia wins top accolades in Travel + Leisure

Australia wins top accolades in Travel + Leisure Australia Wins Top Accolades In Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey   Australia received several top accolades in Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey including notoriety for their No. 1 rankings in the Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific region in … Read more

Dolce & & Gabbana Couture: Italian beauty and romance

Once again haute couture is considered to be a safe haven in a recession-plagued economy. Far from the classic couture environs of Paris, Dolce & Gabbana announced it will launch a couture collection, following in the footsteps of Armani and Versace. To maintain the very private allure of the couture, to avoid critics and all … Read more