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Jul 30, 2013 | Contributor: Sean HillenBallyfin mansion in County Laois central Ireland, is a step back in time to the early 1800's when English Lords ruled over vast stretches of local countryside and built impressive homes to reflect their power and wealth. A ten-minute drive around Ballyfin's stonewall border indicates the sheer size of the property (around 640 acres). In 2001, Chicago businessman Fred Krehbiel purchased the run down mansion for a reputed $10 million dollars and invested much more (an estimated $40 million) to rehabilitate it.... Read More | 
Jul 29, 2013 | Contributor: Jared Paul SternClaridge's, a landmark hotel in London’s posh Mayfair neighborhood whose devotees include Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, Kate Moss, Mick Jagger, Madonna and Victoria Beckham, has unveiled a luxurious new lounge. Dubbed the Map Room, it’s specifically intended to cater to elite business travelers looking for a retreat in which to read, relax, meet with clients, check on world markets or just be refreshed.... Read More | 
Jul 26, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle MonicoThompson Hotels will start taking reservations as the new Chicago location on October 1, making this Thompson's 11th property to date.The international brand will begin their first phase of the opening during the fall and will continue rolling out new developments through end of the year. The 247-room Thompson Chicago boasts unobstructed views of Lake Michigan and a number of modern conveniences for a home-away-from home experience.... Read More | 
Jul 25, 2013 | Contributor: Lena KatzOnce a blue-collar shipping port, Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city on the western seacoast, now has an up-and-coming social scene and burgeoning culinary cred. Fresher-than-fresh seafood, beautifully verdant public parks in the city center and the most happening live events calendar in the country make this city popular with travelers seeking the ‘next big thing’ in Scandinavia.... Read More | 
Jul 16, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanThe Radisson Suite Hotel Halifax has just completed a $7 million renovation including numerous new luxury amenities in the property's 120 suites.... Read More | 
Jul 26, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanOne of the world's largest hotel companies, InterContinental Hotels Group, is giving preferred guests another reason to stay at their hotels: more rewards opportunities.... Read More | 
Mar 12, 2013 | Contributor: Lena Katz | 1 CommentWith the Mendocino Coast Whale Festivals kicking off the spring season of whale migration, it’s a good time to remind yourself how truly awesome the wildlife watching opportunities... Read More | 
Feb 22, 2013 | Contributor: Sally FarrisHyatt Union Square New York is opening one of the first hotels the neighborhood has seen in the past ten years, right in the heart of the city’s Digital District, near a number of technology firms and venture capital companies. It will also be a neighbor... Read More | 
Feb 8, 2013 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanRed Mountain Resort provides the perfect sanctuary for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, or those wanting to meet new people to embark on invigorating, new experiences with. From personal discovery classes and community dining options, to group hikes and fitness classes, Red Mountain provides solo travelers with an active yet restful retreat alongside its breathtaking red rocks. Located in the small, quaint town of St. George and surrounded by the bluffs of Southwest Utah, the resort’s serene and peaceful surroundings offer a myriad of options catered to the solo traveler.... Read More | 
Dec 11, 2012 | Contributor: Sally Farris | 1 CommentScottsdale, AZ may not be the hub of all popular events, but this January, if you are a true Automobile-buff, then you will probably be there. Barret-Jackson, the specialty automobile collector is holding an auction to shame all auctions.... Read More | 
Dec 10, 2012 | Contributor: Sally FarrisChopin said, "It is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art." It seems that partners in hospitality, Carlos Couturier and Moises Micha live and breathe that philosophy. The two are joint owners of Grupo Habita, a Mexico City-based hospitality brand, and have created a number of boutique hotels commended for their originality and aestheticism.... Read More | 
Aug 23, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarIn the latest travel news, commercial cruise liner Voyages to Antiquity recently announced that it has increased its number of dedicated single cabins to 12 percent of its entire inventory of accommodations. Dedicated-single cabins are available in a variety of categories, including inside to deluxe outside with a balcony. "Single travel is one of the fastest growing segments in the travel industry, particularly in the case of destination travel brands where the demographic is generally the mature market,” said Mitchell J. Schlesinger, VP of sales and marketing of Voyages to Antiquity. “We are supporting this growth and extending our 'Extraordinary Value' brand promise by offering a variety of... Read More | 
Jul 13, 2012 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamA hub of luxury business and corporate activity, New York City sees hundreds of thousands of visiting professionals every day who come to the city for a variety of different events and meetings. To help accommodate the space needed for these kinds of business activities, OFFSITE, located on 52 West 39th Street just around the corner from Grand Central Station,... Read More | 
May 4, 2012 | Contributor: Lena Katz | 2 CommentsIf you’re considering giving Mom the gift of travel this Mother’s Day, there’s one thing you may not need to factor into the planning: whether the family can attend. Yes, that includes you. Women are traveling solo more than ever—and not just for work.... Read More | 
Jul 14, 2011 | Contributor: Susan KimeArguably, solo travel has always been a significant method of going places, and to many the only way of getting to see and feel a destination without assuming personal responsibility for anyone else. Many solo travelers also feel that going alone is a necessary adjunct in personal growth, assuming truth to the old adage, "he (or she) who travels fastest travels alone."... Read More |
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