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Friday, Dec 8

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10 Best Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts In The World

The best Four Seasons hotels & resorts in the world include Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, Four Seasons Lanai and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Hawaii, Four Seasons Surf Club on Miami Beach, Four Seasons Costa Rica, Four Seasons Los Cabos At…

Sunday, Dec 3

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Park Hyatt Vs. Mandarin Oriental. Which Is Best?

Which hotel brand is best, Park Hyatt Vs. Mandarin Oriental? Certain cities and resorts house both a Park Hyatt and a Mandarin Oriental. These include Paris, New York, Milan, London and Tokyo. More cities are included, and the waters…

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Park Hyatt Vs. Fairmont. Which Is Best?

Which hotel brand is best, Park Hyatt Vs. Fairmont? Certain cities and resorts house both a Park Hyatt and a Fairmont hotel. The list becomes even longer if you look at cities with both standard Hyatt hotels and Fairmont hotels. More…

Friday, Dec 1

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Best Hotel Club Executive Lounges In Hong Kong

This article reviews the hotels in Hong Kong that offer guests club-level or executive lounges. We have compiled a list containing the best club lounges available across luxury hotels in Hong Kong. We list the ones we consider to be the…

Wednesday, Nov 29

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Review: The Singapore EDITION

The Singapore EDITION is a brand new and highly stylish hotel in Singapore. It falls under the Marriott umbrella, so you can collect and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points here.

Monday, Nov 27

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Park Hyatt. Vs. JW Marriott. Which Is Best?

Which hotel brand is best, Park Hyatt Vs. JW Marriott? Certain cities and resorts house both a Park Hyatt and a JW Marriott hotel. The list becomes even longer if you look at cities with Park Hyatt and just a standard Marriott.

Sunday, Nov 26

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Review: Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island is the only resort on the remote tropical island of Desroches in the Seychelles.

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10 Best Luxury Hotels In The Maldives

If you are traveling to the Maldives, why not pick a luxury hotel for your stay? In this article, we review the ten best luxury hotels in the Maldives.

Best Luxury Hotels In London With Pools

It's good to know which luxury hotels in London have the best pools, particularly if you are traveling with your family. It's always nice to hit the pool with the kids. The Peninsula, Langham, Mandarin Oriental, and Berkley pools are…

Review: Club Intercontinental Hong Kong Executive Lounge

In our series of articles reviewing the best executive club lounges in Hong Kong's luxury hotels, I review Intercontinental Hong Kong, Club Intercontinental Executive Lounge. Of note, there are two Intercontinental hotels in Hong Kong. The…

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10 Cheapest Kimpton Hotels

We have several favorite Kimpton hotels that feature in our best Kimpton hotels article. We recently visited the Kimpton Fitzroy in London, which is an outpouring of gorgeousness, with British glamour and intricate detailing.

Review: Mandarin Oriental Honolulu

Mandarin Oriental is returning to Hawaii in a new Honolulu tower next to Ala Moana Shopping Centre, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The hotel will be a short walk from Waikiki Beach and it will also be adjacent to the Hawaii Convention…

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InterContinental Vs. Regent Vs. Kimpton

Which hotel brand is best, InterContinental vs. Regent vs. Kimpton? The choice between these three hotel brands varies between individual hotels within each brand.

Review: Hotel Bristol, A Luxury Collection Hotel

Hotel Bristol, A Luxury Collection Hotel, is one of Vienna's best Marriott Bonvoy hotels and offers historic elegance in a resplendent setting.

Saturday, Nov 25

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Best Marriott Hotels In Vienna, Austria

Which are the best luxury Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Vienna in Austria? The Marriott brand includes Luxury Collection, EDITION, St Regis, W Hotels, and JW Marriott as well as mid-range brands like Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Sheraton…

Thursday, Nov 23

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Best Luxury Christmas Holidays

Can't bear another family Christmas? Just want to get away? I have assembled my pick of the best luxury Christmas holidays for the luxury traveler.

Wednesday, Nov 22

Review: Lindsay Lake Farms, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia, Latin for "New Scotland," is a truly stunning part of the world that is well-deserving of any bucket list position. With over 8,000 miles of stunning coastline, you're always close to the ocean. The area also boasts an…

Monday, Nov 20

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Review: American Airlines B777-300ER First Class

I flew in a Boeing 777-300ER (B77W) of American Airlines (AA) transatlantic overnight from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) in the First Class cabin. As a comparison, read our report of Business…

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Review: Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 Business Class

I am always keen to review Business Class seating on the latest planes, and the new Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 is no exception. This new aircraft features a three-class configuration, with 42 seats in business, 24 in Premium…

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Review: Emirates Airbus A380 Business Class Dubai to Sydney

This flight review is from Emirates in an Airbus A380, traveling in the luxury of Business Class from Dubai (DBX) to Sydney (SYD). You can also read our review of Emirates A380 in Business Class from Brisbane to Dubai.

Sunday, Nov 19

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Is It Worth Buying Leaders Club Points?

Regular readers will know that some hotels that fall under the brand Leading Hotels of the World are also our favorite hotels. These include Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo and the Royal Riviera in the South of France (pictured above).

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Park Hyatt Vs. Ritz-Carlton New York. Which Is Best?

We have already reviewed which hotel brand is best overall, Ritz-Carlton Vs. Park Hyatt? Certain cities and resorts house both a Ritz-Carlton and a Park Hyatt hotel. These locations include New York, Washington, and Tokyo. We have also…

How To Get A Free Upgrade To Gold Club Lounge At Fairmont Hotels

Our luxury travel concierge clients often ask about the best way to get a free upgrade to the Fairmont Gold club level lounge. They want to know if there's a sneaky backdoor trick that means they can book the standard room at a Fairmont…

Saturday, Nov 18

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JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Vs. Waldorf Astoria Vs. Hilton. Which Is Best?

W Marriott Bonnet Creek Vs. Waldorf Astoria Vs. Hilton. Which is best? We've already reviewed whether JW Marriott Bonnet Creek vs. JW Marriott Grand Lakes is best. Generally, the JW Marriott Grand Lakes is best, as the lazy river pool and…

Tuesday, Nov 14

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Review: Royal Riviera. A Luxury Beach Hotel On Côte d’Azur

Hotel Royal Riviera, sits on the Beaulieu-sur-Mer side of the glamorous St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula on Côte d'Azur in France.

Monday, Nov 13

Ritz-Carlton Vs. JW Marriott Vs. St Regis New York. Which Is Best?

Which hotel is best, Ritz-Carlton Vs. JW Marriott Essex House Vs. St Regis New York? We have already reviewed whether Ritz-Carlton Vs. JW Marriott is best overall. Generally, Ritz-Carltons are better hotels, but there are exceptions to…

Review: Grand Hotel Des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz

Grand Hotel Des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz is a palatial 5-star luxury hotel situated on the edge of a park and a few minutes walk from a significant ski lift and Lake St. Moritz. The communal areas, including the foyer and the bar, have…

Sunday, Nov 12

How To Get A Free Upgrade To Club Level Lounge At Ritz-Carlton Hotels

Our luxury travel concierge clients often ask about the best way to get a free upgrade to the club-level lounge At Ritz-Carlton hotels. They want to know if there's a sneaky backdoor trick that means they can book the standard room at a…

Ritz-Carlton Vs. JW Marriott Grande Lakes. Which Is Best?

Ritz-Carlton Vs. JW Marriott Grande Lakes. Which is best? We've already reviewed whether Ritz-Carlton Vs. JW Marriott is best overall. Generally, Ritz-Carltons are better hotels, but there are exceptions to this rule. Both of these hotels…

10 Best Marriott Hotels In Orlando

If you are traveling to Orlando and want to stay at a Marriott Bonvoy branded hotel, we have picked the 10 best Marriott hotels in Orlando, near Disney and Universal.