Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel & Romantic Getaway, a luxury resort that sits on the Bay of Banderas is prime real estate for a lovely beach escape, perched perfectly between the beach and thriving downtown Puerto Vallarta. But guests of the resort can also take advantage of the many golf courses in and around Puerto Vallarta, […]
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE: AHT) (“Ashford Trust” or the “Company”) today announced the sales of the 156-room Courtyard Savannah Downtown in Savannah, Georgia and the 128-room Hilton Garden Inn in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin for $37.8 million. The combined sales price, inclusive of the buyers’ estimated anticipated capex of $8.2 million, represents a trailing twelve-month cap rate of 5.3% on net operating […]
The famed Shibuya district in Tokyo, long Tokyo’s center of youth fashion, pop-culture, and music, has been in a state of dramatic evolution since the late 1800s when it was just a sleepy suburb of downtown Tokyo. For the last 100+ years, due to easy access to major transport lines and inimitable youthful energy radiating in the streets, Shibuya […]
The traditional Summer season closes and the crowds start to disperse in September creating a quieter environment for a fantastic late-Summer vacation. Waiting out the Summer crowds pays off at the destinations listed below, so get ready to go. Zurich, CH By September, temperatures in Switzerland have dropped into the 60’s and the Summer tourist […]
I have previously explained how to get the most discounted room rate and best deal at a luxury hotel, to help you save (lots of) money when traveling. Today, I take it one step further and explain how to stay for FREE at a hotel. And I’m not only talking about budget properties here, but also about […]
Bangkok Hotels: What’s trending this week Bangkok is one of those cities that you never get tired of visiting. No matter how many times you’ve been, you’ll always find something new and exciting to see, do, and eat. It’s got a perfect blend of food, culture, nightlife, shopping, affordability, and grittiness that’s unmatched anywhere in […]
Leave it to a country that’s actually named one of its residential communities The Sustainable City to also produce a resort where the salon uses only organic ingredients in its nail treatments. Still in its first year of operation, the Al Bait Sharjah has come out of the gate with a sustainability strategy that’s banished […]
Cannes conjures images of Red carpets and celebrities, but Cannes is more than just the annual film fest it hosts. Once a seaside fishing village, Cannes has evolved into a glamorous travel and social destination with a reputation for beauty and luxury. This French Riviera town has become famous for its glorious location, shopping, weather, […]
Stepping into Bangkok where sensory overload hits you like a wave. A million different scents and noises overwhelm you, making this city 1 of the most electrifying destinations in the world. Whether you are eating street food, wandering through an ornate temple or trying to navigate streets crowded with tuk-tuks, Bangkok is packed with adventure. […]
FLASH: The stolen passport market is huge! There are more than 40-M passports listed as missing on a database created by Interpol in Y 2002, and according to the US Department of State, more than 300,000 American passports are lost or stolen in the US yearly. And given that these are the most common ways […]
The Big Q: Yearning to walk on dazzling white sand, glide through warm turquoise water and feel gentle ocean breezes on your face on a lush tropical island somewhere? The Big A: If yes you are not alone, especially if it is cold outside But you may be thinking that heading off to a remote […]
We have all set our sights set on destinations well beyond our budgets. And often dream holidays can often seem frustratingly elusive, and cannot be turn them into realities. But, your next trip might not be as expensive as you think. As many exotic destinations are actually surprisingly affordable when you look into the details. […]
Many if not most travelers are looking to save as much money as possible on their trip, sometimes it is worth it to splurge for a few nights in a luxury hotel. Whether it is a stunning location, historic building or just incredible luxury amenities, splurging on a fancy night in a luxurious hotel can […]
5. THE DATAI LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA Nestled in the heart of a 10-million-year-old rainforest, The Datai Langkawi is a captivating destination resort that seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings. Situated on the mystical island of Langkawi, lush tropical rainforest infiltrates the resort’s rooms, suites, and villas, through private verandas offering breathtaking views in every direction. The […]
Antigua, Guatemala: November Thru April is the Time to Travel There From its pastel-colored colonial buildings to its church ruins, you might think Antigua lives up to its name (ancient). But there is a youthful energy that flows throughout the city, from its bustling markets to the slopes of neighboring volcanoes. Antigua is Guatemala’s most-visited […]
Affordable Exotic Holiday Season Getaways The Christmas Holiday season can be a great time to travel especially if you find yourself in the dead of Winter. So, if that is the case now might be time to book your trip. There are plenty of options awaiting your escape from a Winter Wonderland to a beach […]
The Most Exclusive Private Island Resort in the World + 1 North Island is the world’s most exclusive hideaway and perhaps the best hotel too. This beautiful island has only 11 opulent hand-crafted villas overlooking the pure powder-white sands and turquoise green blue waters of the Ile Du Nord eco-reserve. Raised off the ground to […]
Luxury American Hotels for the Adventurist, the Laybacker, and the Beach Lover The Big Q: Are you in the mood for a unique luxury hotel? There are spectacular luxury hotels locates all over the USA. From resorts set on the shores of turquoise waters that glisten in the sunlight to a working ranches, and accommodation […]
The Top 5 Luxury Hotels in Russia 1. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LION PALACE ST PETERSBURG Just 2 blocks from the Hermitage Museum and close to Nevsky Prospekt and the Mariinsky Theatre, Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg provides a dreamy luxury experience: living like Russian royalty in an authentic 19th-Century palace. This fully restored, 19th-Century […]
Five Luxury ‘Staycations’ in the UAE For long weekends, the places to go. Book yourself into one of these 5 hotels in the UAE. Kingfisher Lodge (pictured above) The eco-friendly lodge located in Sharjah near the Omani border has 25 luxury tents, each with their own swimming pool. There is another tent that has been […]
Dubai Real Estate Report Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that real estate transactions in the emirate for the first half of 2018 reached AED111 billion, reaffirming Dubai market’s attractiveness and ability to compete with global investment destinations. The strengths portrayed by Dubai’s real estate investments underscore the leadership’s mandate to ease business processes and […]
Seychelles, Treasure of the Indian Ocean With lush forests, unique wildlife, and the possibility of pirate treasure, there’s much more to the 115-island Seychelles Archipelago. The Seychelles: that means endless days lying on the beach, listening to the sound of the sea and feasting on sumptuous seafood, right? Well, yes and no. Of course, its […]
Travel News: Ramadan in Dubai Discover the delightful taste of tradition Ramadan is a time of reflection and worship, where Muslims submit to regular prayer and daytime fasting. As the sun sets, the city comes to life as people head to elaborately decorated Ramadan tents to break their fasts with an Iftar buffet (sunset feast) […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, where he announced the launch of ‘Marsa Al Arab’. Marsa Al Arab is a comprehensive tourist destination that aims to elevate family tourism in Dubai, as well as provide supporting […]
F1 Weekend, Ferrari Land Theme Park in Spain $RACE This is the 1st Ferrari theme park and resort in Europe and the 2nd in the world after Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and this weekend is celebrating it 1st Grand Prix weekend. Spain’s Ferrari Land is just 1 hour outside of Barcelona, covering about 20 acres, […]
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties, today unveiled six new hotel projects as part of its regional and international expansion plans, at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017. The new hotels and serviced residences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Egypt add to a portfolio of upcoming properties under the three […]
Dubai’s tourism sector sustained momentum in its strong start to 2017 with the emirate’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, known as Dubai Tourism, reporting a stellar 11 percent increase in overnight visitation in the first three months of the year compared to the same period in 2016. January to March 2017 saw 4.57 million […]
US Real Estate: Mortgage Rates Rise Mortgage rates inched upward, but it was enough to extend the climb to a ninth consecutive week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate now at 4.32 percent, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.24 discount and origination points. The larger […]
LED SOURCE® POISED FOR GROWTH – ADDING 4 EXECUTIVES IN Q4 (Wellington, Florida) LED lighting continues to grow, with new opportunities developing quickly for the products and services LED Source® offers, especially under it’s newest brand, Effinion®. With a highly unique and scalable business model, encompassing both its Franchise and high growth National Accounts businesses, […]
Experience Pasadena, California Pasadena’s dining and cultural attractions that make it a worthy destination year round. Pasadena, aka, The City of Roses, thanks to the Rose Parade held every New Year’s Day since Y 1890. The Southern California city was once home to resorts attracting scores of Midwestern business magnates and their families fleeing the […]
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Open New Hong Kong Property Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will open its 1st Hong Kong property in Y 2018 in a prime Victoria Harbour waterfront location on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. The new property will will occupy 27 floors of the New World Development Company Limited-owned multi-use tower. […]
UAE to Become Marriott’s Largest MENA Market on Starwood Deal $MAR Marriott will become the “number one hospitality operator for Expo 2020,” according to MEA president Alex Kyriakidis The UAE will be newly enlarged Marriott International’s (NYSE:MAR) largest MENA market by 2020 following the merger with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Speaking at a conference in […]
Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) Star Wars Land Prompts $6-B In Development $DIS Four new luxury hotels are planned, a larger Convention Center, plus updated infrastructure is tied to the planned ‘Star Wars’ Land. Anaheim, California real estate developer-friendly and $6-B in recent investment, much of which is derived from Disney’s upcoming Stars Wars Land. The $6-B includes […]
The ILHA will be hosting their annual Pinnacle Summit 25 – 27 September 2016 at the Gaylord Resort and Conference Center in Washington D.C. John Vanderslice, Global Head, Luxury & Lifestyle Brands, Hilton Worldwide will be the keynote speaker on Monday, talking about Passion Points: What Matters Most to Today’s Luxury Traveler followed by Joe […]
Traveling in Asia, Do Not Fall Victim to Tourist Scams Asia is a remarkable place, for the most part you will meet wonderful people when travel there. But, remember if your gut tells you that something seems too good to be true, it probably is, because tourist scams are as real as they have ever […]
Zika Virus Bearing Mosquitoes “Trapped” in Miami Beach Protect yourself with safe, natural solutions Florida officials Thursday said they have trapped the 1st Mosquitoes that tested positive for the Zika virus in the Miami area, further confirming reports of local US transmission of the illness that can cause severe birth defects. 3 Mosquito samples tested […]
Hotel News: GHM Launches Tin Hotels GHM has partnered with van de Bunt Partners in a milestone agreement to launch Tin Hotels, a mid-market brand of accommodations set to revolutionalise the concept of lifestyle travel. The move into the mid-tier market by the luxury hotel operator was fuelled by both the travel preferences in the […]
Hotel News: LEDSource Saves Operators Money LEDSource.com is saving Hoteliers big money and adding to margins. The Chatwal Hotel is an example of how LEDSource is delivering savings. The Chatwal Hotel completes LED lighting retrofit reducing lighting energy use by 90%. Uses rebates and incentives program to lower costs to $1 per LED lamp. Located […]
Second quarter reported diluted EPS totaled $0.96, a 10 percent increase over prior year results. Excluding transition and transaction costs related to the Starwood acquisition, second quarter adjusted diluted EPS totaled $1.03, an 18 percent increase over prior year results; North American comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR rose 3.2 percent in the second quarter. […]
Donald Trump’s Campaign Comments Have Not Hurt His Businesses Lawyers for Donald Trump say the controversial comments he has been and continues to make while running for the GOP’s US Presidential nomination have caused business to increase at his hotels and their restaurants to grow, not shrink, just as Washington celebrity chef Jose Andres has […]
F1: The Monaco Grand Prix is this Sunday This week true jet-setting bonafides, and the world’s wealthiest converge on the terraces of Monte Carlo villas, hotels, and the fantails of mega yachts for the Monaco Grand Prix. Preliminary action start Thursday (thought things are setting up now), the race runs through the city streets […]
Roll Royce Introduces Wraith Luggage Collection Luxury vehicle brands are branching out into new areas like creating luggage collections such as the new Rolls-Royce Wraith lineup. Designed with the advice of head butlers from grand hotels around the world, the Rolls-Royce Wraith luggage collection is intended to match the very vehicle it shares its name […]
Emaar Hospitality Plans 35 New Hotels and Residences Dubai property giant to add 14 hotels and 11 serviced apartments to portfolio Dubai property developer Emaar’s hospitality unit has unveiled plans to launch 35 new hotels and serviced residences under its Address, VIda and Rove brands. Under the plans, the company will add 14 new hotels […]
Disney Sacks Staff At HK Disneyland, Attendance Tumbles $DIS Hong Kong Disneyland cut jobs after sustaining its first loss in four years amid a slump in mainland visitors to the city. Friday, Hong Kong media reported that The Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE:DIS) theme park sacked about 100 workers. Hong Kong Disneyland reviews operational needs from […]
