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Things to Do in Maui | Hawaii at its Best

May 21, 2012  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

With its sundrenched beaches and majestic landscapes, Maui continues to rank high among the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. Whether you're after some heart-pounding adventure or looking for a little romance, Maui offers something special for just about everyone.... Read More

A Taste of Naples, Florida | A Foodie Tour Around the City

May 17, 2012  |   Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael Reiss

Naples, Florida was named by its founders, who described the site as reminiscent of and surpassing the bay in Naples, Italy in beauty, beach and climate. You will be the judge of Naples, once you have experienced this magical spot that has long been an enclave of affluent Midwesterners and other discerning folks, who are enamored with the climate, culture, fauna, flora and food scene in South Florida.... Read More

Four Great Island Destinations

May 11, 2012  |   Contributor: Courtney Driver  |  1 Comment

Anyone who has ever vacationed on an island will tell you the smaller the better. Sometimes more difficult to get to, beaches tend to be more pristine, there are fewer crowds to cramp your style and plus you earn bragger's rights to almost anyone for your off-the-beaten trail trip. While there is always a beach involved when it comes to visiting an island, there is still a wide variety of climates to choose from, so whether you are in the mood to take off to the tropics or would prefer a bit of cooler weather, there is a lone isle out there with your name written all over it. Take a look at a few great destinations to consider for your next getaway.... Read More

Women's Luxury Leisure Travel Goes Solo

May 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz  |  2 Comments

If you’re considering giving Mom the gift of travel this Mother’s Day, there’s one thing you may not need to factor into the planning: whether the family can attend. Yes, that includes you. Women are traveling solo more than ever—and not just for work.... Read More

Magical Destinations on the Islands of Denmark

May 2, 2012  |   Contributor: Eric Selzer  |  1 Comment

The majestic kingdom of Denmark is situated in North Western Europe between the Baltic and the North Seas. This often overlooked Scandinavian nation is home to one of the most ancient royal dynasties in Europe and has emerged from the twentieth century almost entirely unscathed.... Read More

Destination Paris: An American Express Travel NEXTPEDITION

Apr 27, 2012  |   Contributor: Courtney Driver

After weeks of waiting, a small package from American Express arrived just before the intended departure. Inside the box held all of the tools needed to guide any traveler through a weeklong vacation. The envelope sitting snugly on top read “Open Me,” the contents inside held just a few words. “Paris! Enjoy!” We were leaving for Paris in just over a day! A quick search through the rest of the items revealed a Google Smartphone with accessories and a European adapter, along with a bundle of small envelopes each labeled with a corresponding day.... Read More

Madada Mogador in Eclectic Essaouira, Morocco

Apr 24, 2012  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

Quiet, unassuming, minimalist – these words best sum up Madada Mogador, a comfortable riad centrally located in Essaouira, a picturesque port resort on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Madada Mogador’s relaxed atmosphere is due in great part to its willowy manageress, Pauline, and her helpful, unobtrusive staff.... Read More

Early Spring and Off-Season Rates Come to the Adirondacks

Apr 5, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz

The 2012 “Winter That Never Was” has had an interesting effect on the Northeast, effectively cancelling out the muddy season in the Adirondacks and nearby regions. Locals are already testing out the bike trails around Lake Placid and reporting that they’re in mid-season condition.... Read More

5 Fabulous Girlfriend Getaways in the U.S.

Apr 4, 2012  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal  |  1 Comment

Getting away with girlfriends is a time-honored tradition, but perfecting the art of bonding with a girlfriend while on the road is a hard-won achievement. And for the one tasked with suggesting (or choosing) the travel destination, the pressure is on.... Read More

Sports Cars Make Luxury European Tour Through Austria & Italy

Mar 21, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern

This spring, Loeven Sportwagentouren, known for having some of the best luxury cars and being the sports car touring company of choice, is offering a stylish new excursion through the most picturesque parts of Austria and Italy.... Read More

Feel Like a King or Queen For a Day In Stockholm, Sweden

Mar 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Linda Fasteson  |  4 Comments

http://www.cityroom.com/stories/travel/2012/02/14/feel-like-a-king-or-queen-for-a-day-in-stockholm-sweden/... Read More

Door County, Wisconsin Offers Cozy Winter Travel Adventure

Mar 21, 2012  |   Contributor: Ruth Mitchell

Most people think about visiting Door County Wisconsin in the summer or fall, but the winter can be a great time too. This beautiful peninsula just north of Green Bay (Packerland) is often referred to as the New England of the Midwest, but its microcosm of... Read More

“Polar Bears Out My Window” | Churchill, Manitoba Canada

Mar 15, 2012  |   Contributor: Sharon Spence Lieb  |  2 Comments

Churchill, in Manitoba Canada, is known as “The Polar Bear Capital of the World.” On my flight aboard Calm Air, I relax with the onboard magazine, “Up Here.” One story grabs my attention: “Polar bears are the largest, strongest, and most blood-thirsty of Arctic predators,” writes Dean Cluff, wildlife biologist for the Northwest Territories government. “They only know how to hunt and kill to earn their next meal.”... Read More

Limited Edition London's Exclusive Fashion and Food Events

Mar 13, 2012  |   Contributor: Carrie Coolidge

Long considered one of the top fashion and food capitals of the world, there has never been a better time to visit London than now, while the city celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee as well as the year in which the capital city hosts the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.... Read More

Saffire Freycinet Lodge | Tasmania's Coastal Sanctuary

Mar 8, 2012  |   Contributor: Tara Imperatore

Combining a relaxing luxury vacation with the best adventure travel experience has never been easier with high-end lodges popping up in exotic destinations around the world. Saffire Lodge located on Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula offers a care-free stay with opulent accommodations while encouraging a connection with nature.... Read More

Ecuador’s Mashpi Lodge Wins 2012 Design Award

Mar 8, 2012  |   Contributor: Janice Nieder

Having never visited a cloud forest, which sounded to me like some magical, fantasy place where Hobbits might reside, I was really looking forward to spending the night at Mashpi Lodge, which was nestled deep in a 2,600 acre private Andean reserve. I had been forewarned that the lodge was still a few months away from being finished so I would be dining in the staff quarters, (the grand opening is scheduled for April 2012.) But I didn’t mind one iota since the lodge had just been awarded the coveted Wallpaper* magazine Design Awards 2012 for Best Resort!... Read More

9 Phrases Every Traveler Should Know

Mar 6, 2012  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal  |  1 Comment

No matter the travel destination, arriving somewhere new with a good handle on the local language is really helpful. Skipping the charades-style hand gesticulating and the awkward stumbling through the native tongue makes for much easier communication — and it’s also much more fun.... Read More

The Art of Travel from Orient-Express & London's National Gallery

Mar 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Jared Paul Stern  |  1 Comment

Climb aboard the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the world's most famous luxury train, for an unforgettable excursion this spring focusing on Italy’s most precious art treasures. Orient-Express has hitched up to The National Gallery in London for a new series of The Art of Travel Journeys, headlined by the "Renaissance Rivals - Leonardo and Michelangelo” journey.... Read More

Western Australia Offers Exotic Vacation Destinations

Feb 24, 2012  |   Contributor: Jen Thames

When you think about luxury travel, you may not think about Gondwanaland, Australia. However, it may quickly become one of the best family vacation ideas as this Western Australian region is one of the most gorgeous destinations on the planet. Gondwanaland refers to one of... Read More

Is Jet Set Surgery a New Luxury Travel Trend?

Feb 23, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  2 Comments

Getting out of Dodge for a little "work" is nothing new. After all, the rich and famous have been heading to clinics around the world whenever they feel the need for a little nip and tuck since the nose job hit Hollywood.... Read More

Adventure Travel to New England for a Unique Winter Sports Experience

Feb 15, 2012  |   Contributor: Ruth Mitchell  |  3 Comments

What a rush it is to be pulled behind a team of 12 powerful sled dogs. Even though I had a bucket list long before I even knew what a bucket list was, dog-sledding was certainly not on it. However, the experience ranked as some of the best adventure travel to-date.... Read More

Best Fantasy Camps for Grownups

Feb 10, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz

Next vacation, you may be relaxing on a sun lounger, somewhere tropical, or maybe spending a couple weeks in the Hamptons. But check this out: The guy in the office next to yours is going to be dancing on Broadway.... Read More

Aruba Tourism Authority Offers New England Patriots a Free Vacation

Feb 9, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The Aruba Tourism Authority has reached out to the losing team of Super Bowl XLVI, the New England Patriots, to offer the entire squad all-expense paid vacations to the island.... Read More

Romantic Getaways for Valentine's Day

Feb 8, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman  |  2 Comments

One of the best ways to celebrate Valentine's Day is with a romantic getaway for just the two of you. Leave your worries behind and prepare to feel the love at these romantic destinations... Read More

South Pacific Food and Wine Festival Launches in March

Feb 7, 2012  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

The only thing that beats a great meal is a great meal in a fabulous setting; and proving this once and for all will be the point of the inaugural South Pacific Food and Wine Festival this March, where visitors can explore the bounty of South Pacific cuisine in the company of a cadre of international star chefs.... Read More

The ABCs of the ABC Islands

Feb 3, 2012  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Fashion designers have capsule collections, and so does the Caribbean. Three of the region’s southernmost islands, just off the coast of Venezuela, form the “ABC islands”: Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, each with its own cachet. They are exotic yet ready-to-wear. They’re like the less pricey, less fussy Maldives of the West, without the haute over-water glass-bottomed huts.... Read More

Romantic Weekend Getaways | Coronado Island, San Diego

Feb 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Cassandra Latimer

Whether you’re looking to surprise your valentine with a laid-back cozy weekend or an extravagant romantic getaway, Coronado is the perfect destination. Just across the bay from bustling downtown San Diego, Coronado is a world of its own.... Read More

Single-Food Festivals Worth a Thousand-Mile Journey

Feb 1, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz  |  1 Comment

Food festivals can be divided into two categories: those that showcase a broad and diverse culinary spectrum; and those that hone in on a single ingredient and celebrate it to the tens.... Read More

Where to Go in 2012

Jan 27, 2012  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Where should you set your sights next year? In 2011, travelers barbecue and listened to music in Austin, tried shark meat in Iceland, explored the Riviera Maya in Mexico, let their hair down in Las Vegas, sunbathed in Hawaii, and hit the streets of Australia. But where should your frequent flier miles take you in 2012? We came up with a list of 12 cities that bubbled beneath the surface in 2011, but will be drawing in-the-know jet-setters to their shores and skyscrapers next year.... Read More

Adventure Travel to Australia | The Best Glamping Destinations Part II

Jan 26, 2012  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

We already told you about five ultra-luxe glamping experiences across Australia ranging from tiny Pacific coral cays to desert tents in the Red Center. Now it’s time to take a look at five more fabulous nature experiences with one just a few minutes from the center of Sydney, and others that are in some of the planet’s most isolated spots.... Read More

Resolution Trips for the New Year

Jan 20, 2012  |   Contributor: The Daily Meal

Instead of New Year’s resolutions — usually abandoned by the second week of January anyway — I've come up with seven trips that qualify as New Year’s revolutions. These are vacations, that is, that will change your life. At least a little.... Read More

Things to Do in Utah | Park City Activities Off the Slopes

Jan 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Tracie Heffernan

Park City, Utah might be renowned for its world-class ski resorts, but this alpine destination offers luxurious experiences off the slopes as well. For travelers seeking unique memories in the mountains, Park City has something for the adventurous and leisurely alike.... Read More

Visit London for Once-in-a-Lifetime Events in 2012

Jan 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Tara Imperatore  |  2 Comments

London is one of those iconic cities that people gravitate toward — the culture, art, history, and style all exist in a charming and captivating setting that keeps visitors wanting more. Whether you have never been, or can’t count the amount of visits, London will keep surprising its guests over and over again with magical and memorable events continuously occurring citywide.... Read More

Ice Hotel and Quebec Winter Carnival | Bucket List Thrills in Canada

Jan 17, 2012  |   Contributor: Karin Leperi

Whether we admit it or not, we all have them — bucket list items we'd like to check off and experience before we depart ways with mother Earth. Admittedly, one of mine is to embrace winter in a way that celebrates snow and ice and to...well, sleep on ice. Yes, there I said it.... Read More

Travel to Australia for the Glamping Experience of a Lifetime

Jan 16, 2012  |   Contributor: Eric Rosen

Australia holds some of the world’s wildest, most unspoiled and unique landscapes — from the rainforest and reefs of Queensland to the Red Center of the Northern Territory to the rugged wilderness of Western Australia.... Read More

Things to Do in Kauai | Explore the Island on Bike, Zipline and Paddle Board

Jan 12, 2012  |   Contributor: Shandana A. Durrani

This island has enraptured many throughout the centuries. The ancient Polynesians, legend has it, canoed their way across the vast Pacific Ocean to lay claim to its green valleys and white sand beaches.... Read More

Hershey, Pennsylvania for Non-Chocolate Lovers | Things to Do, See & Taste

Jan 9, 2012  |   Contributor: Karin Leperi

I have never been a fan of chocolate. Where others crave chocolaty delights for dessert, I have always been one to shy away from such treats — preferring alternatives like key lime pie, crème brulee, and vintage bread pudding in its stead.... Read More

Project Dreamport Offers Fantasy-Themed Packages to Benefit Charity

Jan 6, 2012  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

While there are various fantasy-driven vacation packages to choose from these days, Project Dreamport just may be the epic vessel for a flight of the imagination to take wings and fly. It is a unique give-and-take proposition that combines pleasure with philanthropy.... Read More

Travel Advice From Bob Arno, National Geographic's 'Pickpocket King'

Jan 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Lena Katz

Travel safety has been an issue for pretty much as long as humans have existed, and the more globalized and tech-enabled people become, the more nuanced the spectrum of risk becomes.... Read More

PortfolioOne, LLC Offers a New Opportunity in Luxury Vacation Rentals

Jan 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Kellie K. Speed

Luxury travelers unite! Lifestyle Asset Group has just launched PortfolioOne LLC, offering equity interest in 12 multimillion-dollar vacation homes in several destinations. From sandy beaches to snowy mountains, now is your chance to get in on a unique alternative to buying that second home.... Read More

Things to do in Los Angeles | JustLuxe's Luxury Travel Guide

Jan 4, 2012  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

In the entertainment capital of world, there is always something to do and somewhere to go.Los Angeles is a geographically diverse city, known for the ability for visitors and natives alike to ski in the mountains and surf at the world famous beaches, all in the same sunny day.

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