Remember when Travie McCoy sang about wanting to be a billionaire “so freaking bad” that he would give away cars, be on the cover of Forbes Magazine and adopt babies like Brangelina?
Glamping in Galapagos: Santa Cruz Island's Only Luxury Tent Resort
Many on the island thought they were crazy. Who, particularly non-native European transplants, would ever build a luxury camp resort in the highlands of the Galapagos?
Brazil is perhaps best known for its barely-there bikinis, but second on the list of Brazilian treasures would have to be its beautiful beaches. Kenoa Exclusive Beach Spa & Resort offers to help elite travelers make the best of that famed coastline...
Located in the heart of Grace Bay, Providenciales, Seven Stars Resort is a vision of natural beauty, surrounded by swaying palms and turquoise water. The Resort’s 107 guestrooms are spread out over three sprawling oceanfront buildings, but remain...
Ready to experience some of the finest diving excursions in the world? Pack your goggles because we’re headed to the Harbour Village Beach Club for a world-class underwater adventure. Nestled amid lush gardens on the island of Bonaire, the exclusive...
Aspen, as a general rule is a pretty luxurious vacation destination, but the Legendary Little Nell hotel goes above and beyond to provide skiers and honeymooners alike with lavish amenities and services to make Aspen an even cozier place. The hotel...
It's a hard phrase to live up to: "The last best place on Earth." But Montanans feel so adamant about their state's token slogan that it even gained protection from the U.S. Patent Office earlier this year. First coined by Montana author William...
Like a myth, I remember hearing of exclusive getaways celebrities and aristocrats reportedly would make to the Swiss Alps. They chartered jets and employed private chauffeurs for discreet week- or month-long stays at a private medical clinic seeking...
Our tour to view progress in transforming former Hamilton Hall into the magnificent Hamilton Grand was scheduled for the afternoon. In preparation, with my fix of morning coffee satisfied, I joined June Riches and a small band of explorers on Links...
Bhutan, the Kingdom of the Dragon, has been on my visit list for years. Travelers call it one of the last "Shangri la" destinations left on the planet. Its government refuses to measure Gross Domestic Product but instead implemented Gross Domestic...
While many travelers visit New Zealand for the breathtaking scenery and adrenaline-pumping adventure sports, this idyllic island nation also has a dynamic and delicious food scene that’s taken farm-to-table cuisine to the next level. Visitors will...
Drive only an hour from Geneva Airport, to Dents du midi in the Swiss Alps and you will find an interesting place called The Whitepod Resort. There are 15 igloo-like domes each equipped with its own freestanding wood burner, king-sized beds dressed...
New luxury resorts have been popping up all over Maldives, perhaps due to its exotic ambiance, sought after seclusion, and tropical views that appear to be in shot in technicolor. One&Only’s Reethi Rah is one such resort offering 130 private villas nestled in the lush foliage on the shoreline or practically floating above the turquoise blue water at the end of isolated walkways (children under 12 aren’t allowed to stay in the water villas, but given its extremely romantic setting, they’re probably not invited anyway).
At the many open air restaurants, guests are welcome to experience dishes made from the Chef’s Garden of fresh, locally grown ingredients in a magical atmosphere—lay back on an Arabian carpet, sink your feet into the sand and sip on some chilled bubbly under the stars. Also on property is an ESPA Spa featuring refreshing rain showers, soothing saunas, nutritious spa cuisine, a juice bar, relaxation pavilions, vitality pools and thatched roof treatment villas surrounded by only the wading ocean water. We hope this is not a mirage because it all sounds pretty dreamy.
What happens in Macau stays in Macau. I’m assuming they’ll start taking on that catch phrase since the Chinese city is quickly become the new Las Vegas—and with investments rolling in from billionaires like Sheldon Adelson, it’s bound to get bigger and better as the years go on. Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and chairman of Sands China Ltd., is said to be putting up nearly $2.5 billion to build his fifth casino resort in Macau, according to Bloomberg News. The Parisian will feature a replica of the Eiffel Tower (sounds familiar) to make its presence known on the Cotai Strip and include more family-oriented amenities so high rollers and the middle class of China will all feel welcome.
Construction of The Parisian is said to start in late November and contain 3,000 guest rooms. By 2020, gambling revenue in Macau is projected to be around $100 billion, so perhaps it’s not a bad idea to get in on the action now. Adelson has also announced that he would like to continue building casinos in Asia, potentially in Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan.
