Luxury

PHOTOS: 6 Great Luxury Trips For Summer

Departures Magazine | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Summer Travel, Travel, Luxury Travel, Luxury, Slidepollajax, Summer Vacation, Travel News
Departures Magazine

Preferences are often mixed within a group or even a couple. Thankfully there are many destinations that offer equally stunning city and country options this summer.

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Understanding Millennials: 6 Lessons About the 20-Something Generation

Sandy Thompson | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Consumerism, Millenial Culture, Luxury, Millenials, Money, Millenials-Optimism, Marketing, Millenial Generation, Spendthrift, Millenial-Generation, Business News
Sandy Thompson

When it comes to this generation they are not going to wait. They are not going to settle. They are not going to do 'the right thing'. They are going to do what works for them. Their journey is ongoing, and with it comes their stories.

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PHOTOS: A Day In The (Wild) Life Of The Okavango Delta

Jacada Travel | Posted 04.29.2012

Read More: Jacada-Travel, Luxury, Africa, Travel, Luxury Travel, Botswana, Travel Blogs, Safari, Wildlife, Slidepollajax, Travel News
Jacada Travel

Well known to be one of the world's premier wildlife destinations, our senior travel designer just got back from an outstanding trip to Africa.

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Bachelorette Party Getaways For The Stars (PHOTOS)

Oyster | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Britney Spears, Costa Rica, Getaways, Travel, Kristen Bell, Resorts, Stars, Hotels, Halle Berry, Luxury, Slidepollajax, Bachelorette Parties, Retreats, Celebrity, Sloths, Vegas, Drew Barrymore, Celebrity Travel, Celebrities, Travel News
Oyster

We figured if we did the legwork of finding the perfect spot to play host to each of the celebs' bachelorette parties, then they'd have to send us an invite, right?

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Why 'For Sale By Owners' Miss 'The Right Buyer'

Trisha Ocona Francis | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Debt, Loan, Nyc, Economics, Ny, Financial Literacy, Economy, Buy, Jobs, Real Estate, Buyer, Seller, New Jersey, Luxury, Homeownership, Bank, Nj, Refinance, Money, Close, Negotiate, Home, New York, Owner, House, Mortgage, Purchase, Investment, Careers, Crisis, Credit Card, Broker, Agent, Savings, Business Finances, Cash, Sold, Business News
Trisha Ocona Francis

In this tough economic market everyone wants to save money, especially home sellers. A home seller may want to consider or even actually venture into ...

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PHOTOS: 10 Stunning Mountain Views Around The World

Oyster | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Hotels, Luxury, Nature, Retreat, Travel, Vacations, Slidepollajax, Mountains, Travel News
Oyster

The snow is melting, but ski destinations can be just as pleasurable when the weather heats up: They've got some serious scenery going on.

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PHOTOS: Driving Chile's Famed Highway, The Carretera Austral

Jacada Travel | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Slidefreestyle, Chile, Holidays, Private Tours, Travel Photography, Latin America, Luxury, Carretera Austral, Patagonia, Road Trip, Jacada Travel, Travel, Tailor-Made Trips, Vacations, Slidewide, Travel News
Jacada Travel

One the most incredible and awe-inspiring sections of Chile is the stretch of Patagonia linked together by Route 7, better known as the Carretera Austral.

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PHOTOS: An Idyllic Island With A Small Hometown Feel

Dwight Brown | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: Vacation, Caribbean, Eco-Friendly, Tennis, Cuisine, Resorts, Hotels, Swimming, History, Scuba Diving, Golf, Islands, Luxury, Beaches, Restaurants, Museums, Spas, Travel Blogs, Slidepollajax, Travel News
Dwight Brown

Antigua is distinguished from the other Caribbean islands by its vast unblemished landscapes, its friendliness and a variety of secluded, all-inclusive resorts that each have their own appeal.

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Playing Princess In Paris: My 24 Hours At The Plaza Athenee

Louise Roe | Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: Luxury Travel, Paris, Plaza Athenee, Travel, Luxury, Style, Louise Roe, Travel News
Louise Roe

There are some moments in my life's memories, when hotels have truly created a fairytale.

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PHOTOS: Going Back In Time At A Remote Eco-Resort

Jennifer Schwab | Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: Scgh, Luxury Resorts, Christie's Bid to Save the Earth, Green, Eco Tourism, Travel, Green Living, Sustainable, Sumba Foundation, Luxury Travel, Jennifer Schwab, Environmentally Friendly, Resort, Luxury, Indonesia, Bid to Save the Earth, Sierra Club Green Home, Nihiwatu, Sumba, Eco Resort, Eco-Tourism, Travel Blogs, Slidepollajax, Travel News
Jennifer Schwab

One of the most memorable experiences of my life, reminiscent of Marty McFLy traveling in his "Back To The Future" DeLorean, my visit to Nihiwatu in Sumba, Indonesia was truly a trip back in time.

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PHOTOS: 5 Chinese New Year Luxury Travel Deals

Elizabeth Thorp | Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Hotels, Travel, Poshbrood, Luxury, Asia, Year of the Dragon, China, Chinese-New-Year, International Destinations, Destinations, Slidepollajax, Travel News
Elizabeth Thorp

The Year of the Dragon is supposed to be a year of abundance and auspiciousness, so what are you waiting for? Book that trip to China now!

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BMW Tops Mercedes As Most Popular Luxury Auto Brand

Posted 01.05.2012

Read More: Nissan, Automakers, Video, Luxury, Audi, Lexus, Toyota Motor Corp, Honda, U.S. Luxury Auto Market, Bmw, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, General Motors Co, Ford, Volkswagen, Daimler AG, Business News

BMW grabbed the top spot in the U.S. luxury auto market in 2011, edging out Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz brand, as both German automakers took advan...

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Let's Talk About Suicide (and the Coming of the Light)

Julia Moulden | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Holidays, Santa, Mental Health, Luxury, Climate Change, Christmas, Suicide, 99%, Black Holes, 1%, North Pole, Impact News
Julia Moulden

Were you mesmerized by the images of the newly-discovered black holes -- two "supermassive" holes were just announced in Nature, each 30% larger than ...

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Luxury Travel Gifts For The Holidays

Melanie Nayer | Posted 02.04.2012

Read More: Slidepollajax, Luxury, Travel, Luxury Travel, Gifts, Travel Gifts, Holiday Gifts, Travel News
Melanie Nayer

What to get the jetsetter who has everything?

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PHOTOS: The World's 50 Best Restaurants

Grant Thatcher | Posted 01.28.2012

Read More: Asian Cuisine, Dining Out, Hong Kong, French Cuisine, Asia Travel, Celebrity Chefs, Luxury Travel, Awards, London, World's Best Restaurant, Fine Dining, Restaurant Awards, El Bulli, Luxury, Restaurants, Japan, Asia, Slidepollajax, Travel News
Grant Thatcher

I live in Hong Kong, where according to the tourist board there are more than 11,000 restaurants. That's a lot of choice.

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PHOTOS: 9 Casinos With World-Class Food

The Daily Meal | Posted 01.22.2012

Read More: Gambling, Casinos, Luxury, Slidepollajax, Luxury Travel, Foodie Travel, Restaurants, Casino Travel, Food, Travel Blogs, Travel News
The Daily Meal

With high-stakes gambling comes expertly crafted cocktails, white-glove service, and fine dining in gilded rooms. But even non-high rollers need to eat, and here are nine places to indulge on a winning night at the tables.

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Forbes Travel Guide Announces 54th Annual Five- and Four-Star Awards

Melanie Nayer | Posted 01.15.2012

Read More: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Luxury, Restaurants, Luxury Travel, Forbes, Luxury Hotels, Spas, Four Seasons, Travel News
Melanie Nayer

Known for its excellence in defining the extraordinary, Forbes Travel Guide (formerly Mobil Travel Guide), unveiled its 54th annual listing of Five-Star and Four-Star hotels, restaurants and spas worldwide - and the list is nothing short of spectacular.

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Five Luxury Australian Retreats Where Kim Kardashian Can Mend Her Broken Heart

Elizabeth Thorp | Posted 01.02.2012

Read More: Luxury, Divorce, Australia, Kim Kardashian Divorce, Kim Kardashian, Slidepollajax, Hotels, Luxury Hotels, International Destinations, Resorts, Destinations, Kim Kardashian in Australia, Travel News
Elizabeth Thorp

Kim Kardashian announced her intention to divorce, then flew to the ends of the earth. Here are five luxurious resorts she'd be wise to check out.

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World's Most Luxurious Ambulance Service

Mark C. Miller | Posted 12.27.2011

Read More: Luxury Travel, Ambulance, Luxury, Luxury Cars, Comedy News
Mark C. Miller

"This is not your father's ambulance," remarked Platinum Ambulance president Roger Pelham, 43. "Everything from the tires to the engine to the hand-carved, imported mahogany interior is state-of-the-art."

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YOUR TAKE: Is Teen Stealing Becoming A Trend?

Posted 12.24.2011

Read More: Ebay, Money Laundering, Australia, Luxury, Privacy Law, Teen Theft, Usf, Scams, Theft, High School News

A 14-year-old Australian boy masterminded a $200,000 eBay scam and used the money to live a celebrity lifestyle. Now, his mother is suing four Austral...

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Nine Luxury Cruises Fit For Foodies

The Daily Meal | Posted 12.18.2011

Read More: Cruises, Food, Travel, The Daily Meal, Luxury, Gourmet, Foodie Travel, Travel News
The Daily Meal

If you love traveling to multiple destinations, chances are your least favorite parts are constantly packing and repacking and lugging your bags on trains and planes. These nine foodie-friendly cruises offer a great solution to your baggage struggles.

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Report: Global Luxury Sector To Grow 10 Percent On Jewelry, Watches

AP | Posted 12.17.2011

Read More: Video, Luxury, Retail Sales, Retail-Industry, Business News, Luxury Goods, Retail, Jewelry, Global Luxury Sector, Watches, Business News

MILAN -- The global luxury market has continued its surge as experts project 10 percent growth in 2013. Bain & Company says in a report commissioned ...

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Breaking Stereotypes: Luxury Brand Executives Address the Latino Opportunity

Lili Gil | Posted 11.29.2011

Read More: Affluent-Customers, Trends, Hispanics, Business, Luxury, Latino Voices, Latino Voices News
Lili Gil

Will you boost your luxury business with Latinos? For the category and in times of economic trouble, this may be the only source of new business and incremental growth.

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The House's New Home: Gucci Museum Opens In Florence

ARTINFO | Posted 11.27.2011

Read More: Debbie Harry, Charlotte Casiraghi, Art, Luxury, Artinfo, Gucci, Anna Wintour, Blondie, Milan Fashion Week, Florence, Arts News
ARTINFO

In 1921, Guccio Gucci opened a small leather goods shop in Florence with the intention of bringing to Italy the luxury aesthetic he witnessed while wo...

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Louis Vuitton Stores Around The World

ARTINFO | Posted 11.21.2011

Read More: Architecture, Design, Louis Vuitton, Art, Luxury, Artinfo, Shopping, Louis Vuitton Stores, Store Design, Retail Design, Shopping Design, Louis Vuitton Store, Arts News
ARTINFO

"We are now at a period when the luxury retail store has become a crucial forum for architecture," writes architect Mohsen Mostafavi, dean of Harvard'...

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