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Athens' King George Hotel Joins the Luxury Collection Family After Full Renovations

Sep 30, 2013  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

The Luxury Collection has added the newly renovated King George Hotel in Athens to its roster of worldwide properties. 

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Make a Difference on Your Next Vacation with Six New Expeditions by Earthwatch

Sep 26, 2013  |   Contributor: Tara Imperatore

We’re always being told that we should become more green, save endangered species and protect important habitats, but we never really know how to go about it. Environmental charity, Earthwatch is ready to not only tell you how, but show you. Since 1971 the organization has conducted 1,400 conservation research expeditions, turning these overwhelming ideas into reality for thousands of people.... Read More

Chip Conley Brings 'Joy of Life' Philosophy to Airbnb as Head of Hospitality

Sep 25, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Chip Conley has put an emphasis on creating “joy of life” for guests and employees of his boutique hotels for over 25 years, and is looking to do the same for Airbnb as the new head of global hospitality. He's ready to employ some fresh ideas to enhance the user experience and bolster the popularity of this rapidly growing company. With listings in 192 countries and 8.5 million guests in just the first five years, he certainly has a good head start.... Read More

The Oberoi Group Welcomes Trident, Hyderabad to The Family

Sep 25, 2013  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

The Oberoi Group is launching an elegant new hotel Trident, Hyderabad. The hotel will feature 323 guestrooms.... Read More

Own Your Vacation with Marriott Vacation Club's Fairway Villas

Sep 25, 2013  |   Contributor: Roger Sands

With over 50 luxurious resorts worldwide, owners with the Marriott Vacation Club (MVC) can walk the Great Wall of China, share the thrill of an African safari, cruise the azure waters of the Caribbean or savor refined wine tastings in California’s wine country.... Read More

Portland's Hotel Lucia: An Artistic Property for Style-Seekers

Sep 25, 2013  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Initially, pulling up to the Hotel Lucia in Downtown Portland is much like pulling up to any urban luxury hotel. A doorman is there to greet you, take your bags, and guide you toward the lobby. The difference takes place once you step inside the hotel lobby.... Read More

Haute, Modern and Fashionable: 7 Hotels That Break the Mold

Sep 30, 2013  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

It’s typical for four- and five-star hotels to offer the very best in luxe amenities, accommodations and services. More than likely when you’re a guest, you’re guaranteed the kind of upscale experience that you’ve grown accustomed to. But maybe, just maybe, instead of booking your normal go-to hotel on your next trip, maybe it’s time to get more creative with your stay. We’ll even get you started with our list of eye-catching hotels that range from fashionable designer-owned properties to incredibly decked out resorts and superbly inventive designs.

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Sausalito's Cavallo Point Lodge: A Modern Hotel Just Across the SF Bay

Sep 20, 2013  |   Contributor: Beck Bamberger

Herb Caen, the revered San Francisco Chronicle journalist, knew what he was talking about while gazing at the Golden Gate bridge saying, "The mystical structure, with its perfect amalgam of delicacy and power, exerts an uncanny effect […] It is an object to be contemplated for hours." Caen noted this in one of his articles dating to 1987. Mike Freed and Peter Heinemann, best friends and operators of the acclaimed Post Ranch Inn, must agree. In 2008, Freed opened the Cavallo Point Lodge, a spectacular, charming property with unmatched views of the "copper-haired vixen." I journeyed to San Francisco to discover for myself the allure of the Golden Great Bridge and the perfect place to admire it: the Cavallo Point LodgeRead More

Beach Town Vama Veche is a Bohemian Gem in Romania

Sep 18, 2013  |   Contributor: Sean Hillen

If you’re tired of gleaming steel, concrete glass resorts, and rows of designer label shops, you may also be nostalgic for the bohemian attitude of the ‘60s. Dare to be different and reach back in time to campout at Vama Veche, the little-known Venice Beach town of the Balkans.... Read More

The Historic Hotel Imperial, Vienna Begins First Phase of $14M Renovations

Sep 17, 2013  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

The Historic Hotel Imperial, Vienna is approaching its 140-year anniversary and to celebrate, the Luxury Collection hotel is getting a much needed renovation of its public areas.... Read More

Relais & Châteaux Teams Up with Hertz For an Exclusive 3-Year Agreement

Sep 13, 2013  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

The Hertz Corporation has signed an exclusive three-year global partnership with Relais & Châteaux, an association of over 520 luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. The deal further enforces the successful relationship the firms forged from successful collaborative efforts in France.... Read More

The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya Opens as The Company's First in Israel

Sep 13, 2013  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

The Ritz-Carlton has announced that it will open their first property in Israel late this year.... Read More

Hotel deLuxe Portland Offers a Polished Vibe in a Casually-Cool City

Sep 12, 2013  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Whenever I visit Portland, I am immediately struck by the city’s laid-back, informal vibe. Even the restaurants that serve haute cuisine that — in any other city, would demand a dress code — have casual diners. Given that prior experience, stepping into Hotel deLuxe came as an unexpectedly upscale surprise.... Read More

Ride an Elephant in Dana Point at The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort

Sep 10, 2013  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Babar and friends are marching on over to the beaches of Southern California this fall and taking up residence at the five-star St. Regis Monarch Beach. Elephant Parade®, a ten-week open-air art exhibition, is coming to the U.S. for the first time to raise money for the preservation of the Asian Elephant.

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We're Dreaming of Canada: 5 of our Favorite Toronto Hotels

Jul 1, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Everyone loves Canadians, right? (Or so the saying goes.) After a recent excursion through Canada, we can definitely say that they are some of the friendliest people around. And with the Toronto Film Fest underway, we can't help but be craving a visit to the CN Tower, some poutine and a Tim Horton's coffee. So we thought it highly appropriate to highlight our favorite hotels, and give everyone a leg up on making travel arrangements for next year:

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