Luxury Business Jet Charters: Paramount Business Jets is offering a special excursion that takes a group of 16 to the Seven Wonders of the World in a month.
Sixteen passengers, or a group, will be on a luxury-latent month-long journey that touches down on all of the world's continents. Travelers will fly aboard a fully staffed 737 Boeing Business Jet loaded with amenities that include a full shower, live music, gourmet menus, in-flight massage services, a yoga instructor, and facial treatments.
The actual cost per passenger in a group of 16 travelers is $356,250 or $5.7 million for the entire group. The trips are open to anyone who is wishing to book it. The Seven Wonders vacations also can be taken in legs or sections for less than a month.
Paramount Business Jets books flights year round and offers guaranteed availability with a 10-hour notice. Aircraft available include light, midsize, heavy jet or airliner.
For more information on all aviation services, visit http://www.paramountbusinessjets.com.
Luxury Hotel Groups: Latin America has an unmistakable identity, making it an enchanting destination unlike any other. With its diverse landscapes and natural beauty, each country offers a particular appeal inviting you to a blissful stay.
From modern, cosmopolitan cities like Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires- to slices of paradise like Cali, Cancun or Los Cabos and the historical Yucatan or Cuzco, Latin America offers endless possibilities to enjoy an unforgettable vacation.
Choose from sand or snow; oceans of cold or warm waters; exuberant nature or rich history. Each key destination of Latin America features a Starwood hotel or resort awaiting you. Whether is business or pleasure, Starwood hotels and resorts will exceed your expectations, with gastronomy conceived for the most discerning palates; modernly equipped conference rooms; challenging golf courses, state of the art gyms and spas; and comfort beyond words to suit your vacations as a couple, families or business travels.
There are a million marvels to explore in Latin America, but only one way to fully savor its every taste, color and shade: the unique style of Starwood.
The exclusivity of feeling unique
At the top of Starwood's list we can find the exclusive Luxury Collection brand, a premium collection of unique hotels with exceptional characteristics, architecture, history and unparallel luxury. Located in preferred destinations such as Argentina, Chile and Mexico all boast the ability to surprise and surpass the expectations of the most demanding guest.
Beaches of South Walton: Autumn Tides is an elaborate community-wide event that runs from September through November on the Beaches of South Walton. This most-unique destination is made up of 14 eclectic beach towns situated in the heart of the Florida Panhandle on the Gulf Coast. There is no better area that defines the casual yet luxuriant lifestyle of Northwest Florida. It is a cornucopia of cultural and recreational opportunities so extraordinary that it prompts visitors and locals to curiously wait for the summer-to-fall seasonal change.
Some of the beach towns that make up the Beaches of South Walton and participate in Autumn Tides are Sandestin, WaterColor, Seaside, and Rosemary Beach. All in all, there are 26 miles of white-sand beaches and beautiful shorelines dotted with illustrious five-star accommodations that look out into the mesmerizing emerald-color waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Signature events of Autumn Tides include the South Walton Community Yard Sale, the Back to Nature Festival, and the Mountain Film on Tours festival. Visitors will find numerous art and cultural, culinary events, plentiful water-related recreational activities, agricultural tours, full-service spas, championship golf courses, tennis courts, and much more. These scenic beach communities are rich with pre-Civil War architecture and thousands of acres of parks and nature trails that provide vacationers with many pleasure-inducing options.
What makes this event even more enticing to travelers are the excellent incentive-latent Autumn Tide travel packages being offered by many of the hotels and resorts throughout the Beaches of South Walton towns.
Travel Shows: Ecoluxe is a new show on the Travel Channel that seeks to show how you don't have to be a backpacking hippie to have an environmentally responsible vacation; you can just as easily make it luxurious.
Hosted by Jayms Ramirez, an avid traveler and freelance photographer, the show explores the globe with an eye on sustainable travel and tourism.
There is no need to fear the great outdoors as Jayms introduces audiences to a new generation of green travel that leaves no human or ecological need untended. A resort in the Costa Rican rain forest has a spa but no electricity, in Australia the hotel room is a tree house and in Mozambique the lights and the stove are solar-powered!
In every episode, Jayms explores the world's latest luxury eco-lodges: safe havens where you can stay under the stars without missing out on any amenities. In North America, Jayms shows how to go camping in five-star style at the Costanoa Coastal Lodge and Camp, which offers heated tents and some of the best food and wine in the country.
Instead of staying in the tourist geared and ecologically unfriendly luxury hotels of Asia, soak up some local culture with Jayms while he explores luxury eco-friendly resorts of Bali, Fiji and more. He not only shows you where to stay but how to help and explore the natural world.
Along the way, Jayms takes pictures of the local scenery and wildlife as well as provides tips to make your next adventure luxurious and eco-friendly.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Puerto Vallarta is an ideal year-round hotspot destination that appeals to vacationers on many levels. Located in balmy Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta (PV) has the mesmerizing blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and the pastoral Sierra Madre Mountains as natural borders. With its tropical climate and average daily high temperature of 86 degrees, the city is a favorite of nature lovers, golfers and water-sports enthusiasts.
It also is a savory site for gastronomical affairs with four local restaurants, Café des artistes, Kaiser Maximillian, La Palapa, and Los Xitomartes, having received the coveted Five Star Diamond Award from the prestigious American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Additionally, Chef Luis Fitch of Los Xitomates was named one of the best chefs in Mexico. The town is second only to Mexico City in culinary circles countrywide, as numerous acclaimed chefs live and work here.
The Festival Gourmet International is hosted yearly in Puerto Vallarta. The event is a 10-day food fete that brings in 20 of the world's best chefs along with local chefs and participating restaurants for cooking classes, special-tasting menus, and wine-tasting sessions. The 14th Festival Gourmet International occurs November 13-23, 2008.
PV is an oasis for the art community as well, with more than 30 art galleries in the area presenting works by local, national, and international artists. The works range from contemporary paintings and sculptures to indigenous renderings of Mexican silverware, glassware, pottery, and folk art. Weekly art walks are held from October to March, which is the high season.
For those seeking an active vacation, the beautiful beaches surrounding the city are ideal for snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, kayaking and sports-fishing expeditions. Other recreational activities include ATV tours, mountain biking, horseback riding, and eco tours.
PV is a haven for golfers, too, with seven world-class championship golf courses in town, including Vista Vallarta's two courses designed by legendary golf pros Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf. With so many world travelers demanding first-class spa treatments from top-flight hotels and resorts, some spas centered in Puerto Vallarta offer treatments based on elements of the indigenous Huichol Indians.
The city is often referred to as the festival capital of Mexico with its year-round schedule of dynamic events and activities. Along with the Festival Gourmet International, there are various yearly events, such as the Puerto Vallarta Film Festival, the Festival de las Artes, the International Sailfishing Tournament, regattas at the Marina Vallarta, and the Puerto Vallarta Golf Cup.
There truly is no better place to undo it all than Puerto Vallarta !
Luxury Travel: Anyone traveling to the Beijing Olympic Games will be on a tight schedule while traversing the sprawling city and surrounding areas. And yet, Beijing is a gorgeous and frenetic city that deserves to be explored beyond the chaos of the Olympics. Though tourists typically enjoy heritage sites such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square, visitors should be plugged into some additional insights in order to unlock the city's full flavor. Here, we break down Beijing's top 8 of '08.
1. Use Guanxi
Beijing's Guanxi SMS service can tackle even the most difficult communication hurdles by providing the address and phone number of any club, hotel, restaurant or Olympic stadium. Text the English name of the venue to 1066-9588-2929 and Guanxi will text back details in English and Chinese. Just show your cab driver the address' he'll take you to your destination without missing a beat.
2. Beyond Green Tea and Chivas
From the spring-loaded dance floors of GT Banana (22 Jianguomen Waidajie) to the 65 plasma screens of the All Star sports bar (6 Chaoyang Park Road), Beijing's bar and club scene features astounding decadence, passion for imbibing Green Tea and Chivas and out-of-this-world décor. For over-the-top garish amusement, few clubs compare to China Doll (2/F Tongli Studio, Sanlitun Back Street), a sprawling 1400-square meter neverland where every detail-from the puffy vinyl chairs to the cherub chandeliers been custom designed by established contemporary Chinese artists like Peng Wei and Shen Lin. On the opposite end of the clubbing spectrum, Beijing's underground DJ club, White Rabbit (C2 Haoyunjie, 29 Zaoyinglu), hosts all-night parties that are often accented with impromptu sets by out-of-town DJs for the city's hippest audiophiles. Destination, one of Beijing's only gay bars, has just announced its dance floor will be closed during the Olympics, making White Rabbit's Thursday night Queeressence parties that much more fun. For the city's best mixed and most innovative cocktails, check out Block 8, Centro, Klubb Rouge and Q Bar.
3. The Contemporary Art Circuit
The 798 DaShanzi Art District is a sprawling, suburban factory district where professors from Beijing's Central Academy of Fine Arts began renting cheap studios in the early 2000s. Less than a decade later, it's the beating heart of China's contemporary art boom. Any introduction to Beijing's art scene begins here, where the city's most cutting-edge galleries include Galleria Continua, the Long March Space and Tang Contemporary. Also in 798, the recently opened Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) hosts exhibitions by local and international artists, as well as seminars on contemporary culture in China. The Timezone8 book store, which has published over 100 books on China's contemporary art scene, offers a wealth of information on the district's galleries and artists. As real estate skyrocketed in 798, two newer art districts have also emerged. The Liquor Factory is home to two of Korea's leading galleries, Arario and PYO, while the Caochangdi village houses several galleries and studio spaces designed by China's leading contemporary artist (and the designer behind the Bird's Nest), Ai Wei Wei. Among these must-see spaces are Boers-Li Gallery, Chambers Fine Art, doART, PKM Gallery and the Three Shadows Photography Centre.
4. Hutong Hideaways
To get a feel for traditional Beijing life, walk through the city's cobblestone alleyways, or hutongs. The booming Houhai lake district elegantly mixes the old with the new, but to really enjoy it, one must wander beyond the neon-lit lakeside. We recommend the No Name (1 Dajinsi Hutong) Yunnan restaurant or French wine bar, La Baie des Anges (5 Nanguanfang Hutong), for a taste of Hou Hai's quieter delights. The nearby Nanluoguxiang hutong is home to a number of hip boutiques and delectable eateries, including Saveurs de Corée (29 Nanluogu Xiang) as well as Drum and Gong (102 Nanluoguxiang).
Luxury Tours: Rovos Rail, The Most Luxurious Train in the World offers an enchanting combination of the romanticism of prewar travel with the most luxurious of modern amenities.
First established in the late 1980's, Rovos has gained an international reputation of excellence. Lovingly restored passenger trains can carry 72 passengers in 36 well-appointed suites so that they can experience the mystery of South Africa in the same manner as yesteryear, even while enjoying the finest cuisine and South African wine.
The suites are decorated with wood paneling and Edwardian period features, the air-conditioned suites are spacious enough to accommodate two people offering the option of twin or spacious double beds. All rooms come with a safe for guests' convenience and the bathrooms are en suite and include modern conveniences including hot showers, blow dryers and shaver plugs. For more space and luxury, Royal Suites and Deluxe Suites which take up half a carriage are available. Both contain a private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. As a tribute to travel of yore, small Pullman cars are also available, with bathrooms and amenities in a smaller space than their upscale counterparts.
Each train also has an observation car, non-smoking car and gift shop, all lovingly restored to the grandeur and elegance of the Victorian era.
The trains also include a dining car, where travelers can enjoy the luxury of eating some of the finest cuisine in the world, while the beautiful scenery of South Africa rushes by the windows. Chefs emphasize local ingredients and a variety of fresh foods are served daily.
Travelers can choose from a variety of tours that will take them all over South Africa, staying in the unique towns and cities that make up the country. Each year, Rovos puts together a special event and adds new and exciting features for travelers to experience.
Rovos Tours by train take travelers all over South Africa via the romanticism of rail. But if that is too old-fashioned for you, Rovos also offers all the classicism of the trains in their lovingly restored aircraft.
Rovos has restored Convair 440's sporting spacious, pressurized cabins seating up to 24 passengers in postwar style and modern comfort.
Each plane has been outfitted with the latest in aviation technology and restored to their original luster.
Two attendants service the aircraft's passengers on the fights between train stops as well as Rovos' 12 night, Southern African Air Safari.
The Safari includes overnight stays at luxurious hotels, dining at South Africa's finest vineyards and restaurants.
Interested parties can also take part in Rovos charters by plane or train and enjoy fine cuisine sourced from local ingredients and wineries for an elegant excursion day or night.
Rovos tours lend a touch of elegance and a new way to see South Africa from the most luxurious of accommodations
Luxury Guides: Maison de la France is the official guide provided by the French government to help educate visitors on what luxury awaits them in France's cities and cultural centers. The Guide also educates travelers on what to do in the way of wine and cuisine.
Explore the famous vineyards of France's wine regions and discover your favorite wine as you sample some of the world's greatest fare.
In Aquitane, take advantage of a special offer to stay in a Bordeaux vineyard for three days, experiencing not only haute cuisine, but a delightful spa as well. Enjoy a cooking lesson with a French chef then spend half a day at Spa centre Vinothérapie Caudalie. Relish in free access to the hammam, sauna and heated thermal bath as well as two gourmet meals with four wine tastings.
Spend a night "Living the Good life in Bernard Loiseau countryside." Stay in a 4-star hotel overlooking an English garden and enjoy a fabulous meal that evening. That following morning dine on a Morvan-style breakfast. Take advantage of free access to the hotel's sauna, hammam, mini-swimming pool and fitness room.
The "Bacchus Package" is available all year. Indulge in the luxury of sipping real French champagne and visiting a Champagne cellar. Also visit the local museum and Chaource Church. Enjoy several decadent meals, including your choice of a breakfast in bed option.
Stay at Château de Bagnols in Rhône while you explore the Beaujolais region. The Château de Bagnols is a luxurious 4-star hotel built in the 13th century. Have all of your meals at the Michelin-starred "La Salle des Gardes" restaurant. Also spend a half-day discovering the Beaujolais with wine tastings in local vineyards.
There is plenty to do in France and the Maison de la France provides an array of luxurious options to help you enjoy the country's famed wine and cuisine.
Luxury Travel Services: If you love travel and have a passion for music, Elite Music Tours was developed with just you in mind. A newly founded company, EMT provides its clients with top-notch service and accommodations while traveling around the world to attend some of the largest musical festivals and events on the globe.
Based in New York, Elite Music Tours was founded by J.R. Smalling, a music industry veteran with more than 30 years experience in road management, artist management, tour coordination and concert promotion. After traveling extensively throughout the world and working thousands of shows for dozens of well known artists like Gladys Night, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Aerosmith, The Temptations and Luther Vandross, J.R. is utilizing his experience to bring you the very best service for all of your festival, concert and travel needs. Who better do so than a man who was the original road manager for KISS?
Currently, Elite Music Tours has several events planned for 2008, and more tours are in the works for locations in Australia, the Caribbean, South America, and the South Pacific. Many of the celebrations on the calendar this year are jazz-centric, such as the JVC Paris Jazz Festival, Freihofer's Jazz Festival and the JVC Newport Jazz Festival, which boasts a history of famous musicians like Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Hugely popular, The North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands is expected to exceed 60,000 attendees this year, and plays host to a plethora of artists from fresh faces to Grammy-winners. This event covers a broad spectrum of music from traditional, electronic or avant-garde jazz stylings to Latin, soul, R & B and hip hop. Jazz is not the only focus of Elite Music Tours; the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich is also on the agenda, as well as the Monaco Festival de Musique.
Staying true to providing the best service for all of the events available, every tour put on by EMT is orchestrated by music industry professionals and includes round-trip airfare from New York City, first-class hotels, ground transportation to and from concert sites, as well as scheduled side trips. While music is the main focus of every trip, none of the pleasures of a well-rounded vacation are neglected. Shopping, nightlife, local cuisine, and major attractions are all important indulgences that are well taken advantage of. After all, Gene Simmons would certainly not have settled for just the bare minimum from his road manager, why should you?
April 26, 2008 Escape to Africa: This exploration of remote West Africa calls to the adventurous and curious traveler who wants to go where few have gone before. Mossi villages, Dogan communities and artesian markets are just some of the sights you can experience on a 15-day trip through West Africa. Spend two days sailing along the Niger River from Mopti to Timbuktu in your traditional pinasse. As you drift downstream, take once-in-a-lifetime pictures of wildlife roaming about. Wander through Bozo villages and experience the life of a herdsman. Watch camel caravans cross the Sahara and explore the ancient mud mosques that Timbuktu offers.
Days 1-3
Begin your West African journey in the capitol of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou. Here, meet with your guide for a welcome dinner and trip orientation to kick off a two-week adventure you will not soon forget. Make your way to the Village Artisanale the following morning, where the spirit of Burkina Faso comes to life through wood carvings, jewelry, textiles, traditional musical instruments and much more.
After enjoying the local market you will travel to the border of Ghana, where you will meet the Gurunsi tribe, famous for their extraordinary abstract African frescoes. As night falls, gather around a fire while listening to the tribe beat tom-toms and share their age-old oral tradition through stories and riddles.
Today you journey through the African savannah to encounter the villages of the Mossi people. This ancient people celebrate the longest royal dynasty in West Africa, just shy of a millennium. With the day far from over, you will continue on to the rural town of Ouahigouya. Founded in 1757, this town was originally formed as the capitol of Yatenga, an old Mossi kingdom. Spend the rest of your day enjoying the local culture, visiting the Yatenga Naba compound, Naba Kongo's tomb or simply relaxing by the Hotel de L'Amitie pool.
Days 4-6
Continue your exploration through the Dogon Lowlands and on to the Dogon cliffs. Many of the small communities you will encounter in the Dogon are incredibly rich culturally, as their remote locations ensure very little influence from outsiders. This fascinating community is recognized for the genius of its abstract artwork, ritual dance, musical instruments and masks. You will feel like you are one of the tribe as you are permitted to experience the thrill of a true masked dance. Skillfully designed, these masks can reach up to 15 feet in height. If the stunning masks weren't enough, these talented people will climb to an exhilarating height to dance on stilts, making this a highlight of your incredible West African experience.
Day 7
On this day you will move on to Djenne, a city situated on the Niger River, known for its awe-inspiring architecture and colorful weekly market. At one time a mecca of learning and trade, this city has a beautiful Afro-Arab design and is the oldest known city in sub-Saharan Africa. Here you will find the largest clay building in the world, the magnificent Great Mosque. Designed in the Sudanic style, this gigantic and truly amazing clay mosque is one of Unesco's World Heritage sites.
Day 8
Mopti, known as the "Venice of Africa," is made up of three islands. This vibrant city is filled with many cultures, and you will encounter Bozo fisherman, Dogon, Bambara, Bella farmers and more. Here you will take in all of the sights, with a walking tour of the town. Along the way you will have the opportunity to visit blacksmiths, antique dealers and behold a melting pot of people clothed in an assortment of dress from white Islamic robes to colorful African robes called boubous.
Days 9-10
Board a thatch-roof pinasse to journey down the Niger River. Your very own chef will prepare delicious meals aboard the boat, as you float from village to village. On the Niger there is a plethora of wildlife for you to enjoy as many aquatic birds and zebu call the river home. Niafounke, will be your final river destination, tomorrow you head of into the desert.
Days 11-13
Your next two days will be filled with the surreal experience of caravanning through the Sahara desert, alongside nomadic tribes and rolling sand dunes. Should you meet up with the nomadic Taureg and Maur people they will accord you with the genuine hospitality that is customary here. Many archealogical sites also still inhabit in the desert, bearing witness to ancient cultures that once populated this region.
As you continue on your expedition, climb up onto your own camel to travel across the sand to the only inhabited outpost: Araouane. Founded in the 11th century, this place does not see visitors often, and the presence of newcomers is an event worthy of a special lunch, hosted by the local chef. After filling up on local cuisine you will embark on the final leg of your desert excur
Luxury Tours: Known as the city of passion and excitement, Madrid is the perfect place to satisfy your craving for both taste and pleasure. You will love discovering all the many wonders of Spain as you eat, dance and learn your way through the culture. See where Christopher Columbus rests, visit the famous Museo del Prado and dance at some of the hottest nightclubs - this trip will unveil your deepest passions. As you spend the day visiting historical landmarks, you'll fulfill your appetite by dining at some of the best restaurants and sampling some of the most exquisite tapas that Spain offers. Mixed Olives and Cheese, Albondigas, Allioli, Gambas, and Puntilliatas are just some of the traditional Spanish appetizers, otherwise known as Tapas that are found all throughout Spain. What better way to get to know Spain than by taking a Gastronomic tour?
Days 1-4
Start your Tapas Crawl in the fabulous city of Madrid. Make sure you weave your way around Calle Cava Baja which is just south of Plaza Mayor and visit the tapas bars that line the whole street. El Tempranillo is our favorite, and with the variety of tapas and their distinguished wine bar you will soon begin to realize the culinary effect Spain has on the world. Hop on the AVE train and get excited as you're about to visit the wonderful cities of Toledo and Seville. You will get the opportunity to visit some amazing historical sights, including the final resting place of Christopher Colombus. End your day at one of the best restaurants in town - El Rinconcillo.
Days 5-6
Once you have become quite acquainted with Seville, move over to the ancient city of Córdoba. Tour the ancient Jewish Quarter of the city, whose history dates back to the time of the Romans and Visigoths. Make sure that you make the time to visit the gigantic La Mezquita de Córdoba, a mosque-turned-cathedral built more than 1,200 years ago, before you move on to the city of Granada.
Once you are in Granada you will have the chance to view the Alahambra, one of the "New Seven Wonders of the World." During a guided visit you'll see how the rich and powerful lived in the royal palace. Wander through the gardens of the Generalife just as the sultans did when they needed to relax.
Days 7-8 Madrid is the perfect place to end your Spain adventure because there are so many cultural and delicious restaurants and sights to explore. During your last days in Spain stroll through the halls of the famed Museo del Prado and end your days by venturing back to Calle Cava Baja where you can eat your way around town. For your last night make sure you hit the dance floor at El Viso, Madrid's trendy and exclusive disco.
Arts & Culture: The SeaFair's Grand Luxe is the world's first luxury-exposition megayacht. This soon-to-set-sail 228-foot vessel will display art,
jewelry, and antiques from prestigious U.S. and European museums, art galleries, and jewelers. The exhibits will take place at ports in 34 affluent U.S. cities along the eastern seaboard and the Gulf Coast of Florida beginning this June. The premiere will be in Greenwich, Connecticut. The massive three-tiered $20 million Grand Luxe, is currently undergoing ship modifications, and marketing adjustments and enhanced dealer services for 2008 are also in the works.
The Grand Luxe will not be a cruising or passenger ship, as all events will occur portside only. Attendance to these prestigious affairs will be by invitation only through the SeaFair Society, the exhibiting galleries, the Gala Preview Charity partners, or the SeaFair partners. However, an invitation request may be submitted via the SeaFair's website. If accepted, membership to join the society also is extended.
Designer previews will precede each official showing. Exhibitors of fine art and jewelry applying to participate in these showings include ACA of New York, Cohen & Cohen of London, the Galerie du Post Impressionnisme of Paris, and Eckert of Naples. Twenty-eight exhibitors will participate in these lavish showcases. Cohen & Cohen of London will exhibit its Chinese porcelain and Oriental art collections.
The full roster of exhibitors will be announced soon.
The SeaFair's Grand Luxe will also be available for private events, offering two five-star quality restaurants, open-air caviar and champagne lounges, and cocktail areas in conjunction with the
exhibitions.Check out the SeaFair Society's website for details.
Luxury Business Jet Charters: Paramount Business Jets is offering a special excursion that takes a group of 16 to the Seven Wonders of the World in a month.
Luxury Hotel Groups: Latin America has an unmistakable identity, making it an enchanting destination unlike any other. With its diverse landscapes and natural beauty, each country offers a particular appeal inviting you to a blissful stay. 
Beaches of South Walton: Autumn Tides is an elaborate community-wide event that runs from September through November on the Beaches of South Walton. This most-unique destination is made up of 14 eclectic beach towns situated in the heart of the Florida Panhandle on the Gulf Coast. There is no better area that defines the casual yet luxuriant lifestyle of Northwest Florida. It is a cornucopia of cultural and recreational opportunities so extraordinary that it prompts visitors and locals to curiously wait for the summer-to-fall seasonal change. 
Travel Shows: Ecoluxe is a new show on the Travel Channel that seeks to show how you don't have to be a backpacking hippie to have an environmentally responsible vacation; you can just as easily make it luxurious. 
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Puerto Vallarta is an ideal year-round hotspot destination that appeals to vacationers on many levels. Located in balmy Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta (PV) has the mesmerizing blue waters of the Pacific Ocean and the pastoral Sierra Madre Mountains as natural borders. With its tropical climate and average daily high temperature of 86 degrees, the city is a favorite of nature lovers, golfers and water-sports enthusiasts. 
Luxury Travel: Anyone traveling to the Beijing Olympic Games will be on a tight schedule while traversing the sprawling city and surrounding areas. And yet, Beijing is a gorgeous and frenetic city that deserves to be explored beyond the chaos of the Olympics. Though tourists typically enjoy heritage sites such as the Forbidden City, the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square, visitors should be plugged into some additional insights in order to unlock the city's full flavor. Here, we break down Beijing's top 8 of '08.
Luxury Tours: Rovos Rail, The Most Luxurious Train in the World offers an enchanting combination of the romanticism of prewar travel with the most luxurious of modern amenities.
Luxury Guides: Maison de la France is the official guide provided by the French government to help educate visitors on what luxury awaits them in France's cities and cultural centers. The Guide also educates travelers on what to do in the way of wine and cuisine.
Luxury Travel Services: If you love travel and have a passion for music, Elite Music Tours was developed with just you in mind. A newly founded company, EMT provides its clients with top-notch service and accommodations while traveling around the world to attend some of the largest musical festivals and events on the globe. 
Luxury Tours: Known as the city of passion and excitement, 
Arts & Culture: The SeaFair's Grand Luxe is the world's first luxury-exposition megayacht. This soon-to-set-sail 228-foot vessel will display art,
jewelry, and antiques from prestigious U.S. and European museums, art galleries, and jewelers. The exhibits will take place at ports in 34 affluent U.S. cities along the eastern seaboard and the Gulf Coast of Florida beginning this June. The premiere will be in Greenwich, Connecticut. The massive three-tiered $20 million Grand Luxe, is currently undergoing ship modifications, and marketing adjustments and enhanced dealer services for 2008 are also in the works.
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