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Preferred Hotel Group celebrates Pride around the globe

Chad Chisholm — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:29:47 EDT

41 properties join the Preferred Pride program across the globe as part of the Preferred Hotel Group. With celebrations from Europe to America to Africa, the celebrations of legalized marriage and civil unions are exciting news for the LGBT commu...

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Celebrate Christmas in True Yankee Fashion

Lena Katz — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 01:43:52 EST

Handmade confections, roasted chestnuts, Yule logs and incredible decorations warm the Northeast with holiday cheer. Here�s a handpicked roundup of favorite traditions, from the White Mountains� annual Cookie Tour to the peppermint pigs of Saratoga....

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Top Movie-Themed Tours of 2012

Lena Katz — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:24:39 EST

We�ve all heard that old axiom, �Life imitates art.� And further to that, especially lately, vacations imitate the movies. Obviously not down to the plot details�at least not all the time�but more and more, travelers seem to be booking itineraries that ta...

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Semi-Precious Spa Treatments

Lena Katz — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:19:40 EST

Crushed pearls and spun gold are no longer the stuff of fairytales and billionaire whims; they�re now among many precious and semi-precious ingredients used for signature�treatments at your favorite luxury spas.�Ranging from exotic to ethnically-inspired ...

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12 Most Chilling Halloween Attractions

Lena Katz — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 03:27:10 EDT

Some people like to celebrate Halloween in scanty costumes; others like to indulge in sweets; and then there are the ones who want to scream, be utterly grossed out, and have nightmares for weeks afterward. For the last group, this author thinks you're a ...

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Mexico's Grand Solmar Penthouse Suite

Chad Chisholm — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:27:56 EDT

With sweeping views of the ocean and surrounding rock formations, the 6,232 square foot, four-bedroom penthouse is an exclusive Mexican getaway, perfect for upcoming holiday travel or special occasion....

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10 Things to See & Do This Fall

Lena Katz — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:43:35 EDT

From the minute coffee shops put their "Pumpkin Latte" signage up, we all knew that autumn had arrived...and while some people mourn the shortening of days and incoming cold weather, most of us also anticipate fall's many delights. Autumn brings grape-pic...

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Charming Farmhouse Cottages of New England

Lena Katz — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:57:59 EDT

Fall brings our nesting, comfort-dining instincts to the fore�which is why the friendly farmhouse inns of New England have such a magnetic effect. From the 5-diamond comforts of Relais & Ch�teaux to a homespun cottage on a working farm, these properties p...

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Wine Regions With Cultural Cachet

Lena Katz — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 01:22:25 EDT

As industry experts advised in our �Wine Country Tips� travel piece earlier this year, it�s not smart to plan a wine tasting tour where each day is packed with back-to-back tastings. It wears out the palate...or worse. Three wineries per day is a good max...

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On Board Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Chad Chisholm — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:15:47 EDT

Recently named the �Best Cruise Line� in Los Angeles Times' 2012 Readers Choice Awards, the boutique river collection of luxury cruises has a world of options. Also named to Conde Nast Traveler�s Gold List and consistently placing on the Pla...

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Ultimate Spa Services for Men Around the World

Chad Chisholm — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:07:52 EDT

Whether in need of a muscle-relaxing massage, soothing skin treatment or even laser hair removal service, men are flocking to spas across the globe. We bring you some of the best the world has to offer for luxury men�s spa services....

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Game, Set, Paradise | Curtain Bluff Launches New Tennis Circuit

Chad Chisholm — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:48:02 EDT

With four tennis courts steps from the ocean, Curtain Bluff Resort is a stunning setting for a game of tennis in the Caribbean. The luxury all-inclusive resort is offering both a vacation in paradise and a chance for guests to test their game with world-c...

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Discovering the Beauty of Vail in Fall

Chad Chisholm — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:44:45 EDT

The changing of the seasons is upon us, and the Vail Valley in Colorado is the perfect place to enjoy the colors of Fall. From scenic walks through mountain trails to unique culinary experiences and wonderful family memories, the golden leaves are a welco...

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Things to See & Do in Vermont During the Fall

Lena Katz — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:45:03 EDT

With the 5th annual Naked Table Lunch in downtown Woodstock rounding out August�s final weekend, Vermont got a head start on the harvest festival season�as befits the northernmost New England state. Thanks to its widespread support of artisanal farms and ...

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Architecture Tours From Rhode Island to Rio de Janeiro

Lena Katz — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:43:17 EDT

The Martin House Complex is a main attraction on the �All Wright All Day� tour in Buffalo/Niagara....

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Flightseeing Tours With a Bird's Eye View

Lena Katz — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 03:48:19 EDT

It�s a bird...it�s a plane...it�s a tourist! While fear of flying is a common travel deterrent, �flight-seeing� is an ever-more-popular tourism trend. Ignore the vertigo and see the world from the greatest possible heights�for example, this paragliding ad...

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Olympic Facilities After the Games

Lena Katz — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:41:13 EDT

Olympic host cities are expected to marshal tremendous resources in a relatively short time-span to create state-of-the-art constructions, first-class athletic facilities and streamlined infrastructure�all of which is under a worldwide spotlight during th...

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Photo Tour of Morocco

Christine Kirk — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:24:03 EDT

Things are not always what they seem, and Morocco is a luxurious travel destination that has been branded in a way that doesn�t do it justice. It is a country steeped rich in Arab culture. As an American, if you don�t have much experience with Arab countr...

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Urban Glamping Around the World

Lena Katz — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 03:40:51 EDT

Tree houses, yurts, modified Airstream trailers and other alternative shelters are making a big-city comeback as the �glamour camping� trend moves into urban centers around the world. As to the appeal of urban glamping�well, any child of the city or the s...

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Small Town 4th of July Celebrations

Lena Katz — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:29:58 EDT

From the New England seacoast to the mountain mining towns, small town USA loves a good Fourth of July party. Bring the dogs, dress up in stars-and-stripes, grab a beach blanket, and check out the parade....

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Luxury Hotels Through Rose-Colored Lenses

Lena Katz — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:51:00 EDT

Monochrome and Earth tones may be the most popular hues for sophisticated urban hotels, but the rose garden palette is currently livening up design hotel rooms from Paris to Rio de Janeiro. This virtual bouquet of rose-colored rooms is your reminder that ...

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Boat-Up Luxury in the Yachting Capital of the World

Lena Katz — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:22:22 EDT

With 300+ miles of inland waterways and 50,000 registered yachts, Fort Lauderdale is dubbed �the Yachting Capital of the World.� It�s home port to the two largest cruise ships in the world, and home to the largest boat show in the world (Fort Lauderdale I...

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Incredible Epicurean Vacations

Lena Katz — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:05:24 EDT

Culinary travel is getting more delicious, and ambitious, every time we turn around. A slew of new, creative and highly specialized culinary travel experiences take the entire niche to the next-level....

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Third Party Certified Sustainable Luxury Resorts

Lena Katz — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:03:34 EDT

Want to make sure you stick with your Earth Day travel resolution of only frequenting truly eco-friendly hotels in 2012 and beyond? The best way to be assured that a business isn�t just �green-washing,� but is really sticking to sustainable practices, is ...

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Luxury Hotel Specialty Staff You Didn't Know Existed

Lena Katz — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:29:01 EDT

When luxury hotels started employing beach butlers and romance concierges, it seemed like overkill on the specialized services front: Did people really need a special attendant to spritz them with cucumber water and recharge their Blackberry while bringin...

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