Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. recently announced that its renowned and ultra luxury St. Regis brand will be added to the rapidly growing city of Dubai. Scheduled to open in 2012, The St. Regis Dubai and The Residences at The St. Regis Dubai will introduce an unrivaled dimension of luxury and service [...] read more»

Last December when I was in Roma, one Euro was the equivalent of $1.45 in my US dollars. Today, it’s worse — about $1.58 — which is excessive sticker shock to traveling Americanswho are also paying higher airfares and fuel charges. So one hotel company with 41 properties is running a new promotion to [...] read more»

If you’ve never visited a Prada Store, don’t dare call yourself a luxury shopper. We toured their store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills last year. It’s part modern art museum, part boutique, and all Italian style. Now, Prada has opened its luxury retail store in a stylish building honored by the American Institute [...] read more»

Before the 1970’s cava was known as Spanish Champagne, that was before the E.U ruled that only wine produced in that specific area of Champagne in France could go by the name. It all started in the 1870’s, with a healthy intention of producing a sparkling wine to rival the French champagne but grown on Spanish [...] read more»

As a native-born son, I enjoy walking around the different neighborhoods of San Francisco with 40 hills and bay views. Each has its own personality. But I’m not the only one who loves the streets of this city. The city is the most “walkable” in the nation, according to rankings released by WalkScore.com, a [...] read more»

Riverdene Lodge, is situated at the world renowned Shamwari Private Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It has been voted the best game reserve in South Africa for ten consecutive years. Riverdene Lodge provides a resort for families, with its newly renovated accommodation and its educational activities for children. By mid-July 2008, Riverdene Lodge [...] read more»

The big green thing you see in major US cities soon isn’t “The Incredible Hulk.” Because Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide just announced it’s introducing a new green hotel chain. Element is opening its first hotel in Lexington, Massachusetts, with others soon Irving and Houston, TX, plus Las Vegas, NV. read more»

Quinto do Monte Hotel is 5* luxury surrounded by heavenly gardens in the Village of Monte in Madeira. With its wonderful climate stunning views and UNESCO protected areas this gorgeous little historical Manor Hotel has charmed the rich and famous for generations. For sub-tropical gardens, exquisite views and with Funchal City Centre only minutes away [...] read more»