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GETTING THE BEST WITH LUXURY LINK

On 02.24.11, In Luxury Accessories, Luxury Living, Luxury Overdose, Luxury Vacation, By Sarah

Are you planning a special trip of dining and luxury with your spouse? Do you know which are the best luxury hotel or resorts which can offer you maximum pleasure and satisfaction? Then go and check out http://www.luxurylink.com/?WT.ac=HmWcme where they offer the best packages there are wherever you want to go. If you have not decided where you are going to, check out their recommendations on the perfect destination coupled with the perfect accommodations! Check out their top 15 destinations to help you decide on where you want to go. Also, when Luxury Link intervenes, when they book you in a hotel, you don’t just get a room when you go on vacation, you get the total package with extra meals and spa privileges, apart from the special discounts which they can get for you which will ensure that this will be one memorable experience. Who says you cannot live in a life of luxury at a special price?

Tagged with: luxury • Luxury Living • luxury products • travel

THE PERFECT ANNIVERSARY GIFT

On 02.22.11, In Luxury Vacation, By Sarah

Do you know what to give your spouse on your next wedding anniversary other than the traditional flowers and chocolates, or possibly dinner out at a fancy restaurant? Why not give her something unique and to remember and cherish the moment, with a three-day cruise to anywhere in the world! Your spouse would surely not expect this suggestion, and he may even commend and love you even more! Have you watched the movie, “Parent Trap” which stars Lindsay Lohan? Imagine planning a special dinner for two on board a rented yacht to go back to the very first day that you two guys met. Is it not romantic? So the next time you are planning something very special for your better half, reward yourselves with a much-awaited cruise to dance the night away and enjoy the pleasures it has to bring. After all, you both need that much-desired rest and relaxation.

Tagged with: cruise • luxury • luxury gifts • travel

Le Blanc Spa Resort: A Perfect Luxury

On 02.15.11, In Luxury Living, Luxury Overdose, Luxury Vacation, By Sarah

Le Blanc Spa Resort, situated in Cancun, Quintana, Maxico is one of the top class spa resorts of Maxico. Here you will get unmatched personal attention, sophisticated style and attention to detail. This resort is situated at Maxico’s one of the most beautiful stretches of private beach.
Not only this, Le Blanc Spa Resort has 260 luxurious rooms with ocean or lagoon view, flat screen LCD TV, double Jacuzzi, balcony, CD DVD Player, Electric Kettle, etc. In all you will get everything you have ever imagined in a luxury resort. All this is just 15 minutes away from downtown Cancun and 25 minutes away from the airport.
Last but not the least; Le Blanc Spa Resort has five international restaurants and five bar/lounge where you will get everything you want; any type of food, just everything. There are three outdoor pools and Jacuzzi. Every effort is done to give you a full luxurious feel.

Tagged with: Le Blanc Spa Resort • luxury bar • Luxury Food • Luxury Hotels • luxury in Maxico • Luxury Living • luxury lounge • luxury resort • luxury restaurant

To Live like the Kings

On 02.07.11, In Luxury Food, Luxury Living, Luxury Overdose, Luxury Vacation, By Sarah

Here is an opportunity that no one should let go. It is an opportunity to experience the comforts that was available only to the kings of yester years. Here I present to you Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan – India. It is located on a 26 acre of greener gardens. The Palace gets its name after the earlier Maharaja (King) Umaid Singh who also happens to be the grandfather to the present Jodhpur, Maharaja. The palace has 347 rooms and it took 15 years to build the palace to completion. The palace was completed in 1943.

This palace has been serving the royal family of Jodhpur as their principal residence since 1943. It had been the work of an Edwardian architect renowned at that time by the name of Henry Lanchester. The palace has a 105-foot cupola which had been inspired by the Renaissance art. The towers of the palace are of the native Rajput tradition.

The various rooms and suites of the hotel maintained by Taj Group of Hotel in India are Maharani Suite, Maharaja Suite, Royal Suites, Historical Suites, Palace Rooms. Each of them is rich with art work that decorate the walls of these suites and rooms.

Tagged with: jodhpur • Luxury Food • Luxury Living • palace • rajasthan • travel

Do you believe in a moving Palace?

On 02.06.11, In Luxury Food, Luxury Living, Luxury Overdose, Luxury Vacation, By Sarah

Well here is one. This is the “Palace on Wheels”. This is the name given to the train in India. The train goes on a round trip starting at Delhi, touches the following royal cities of the past. Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Chittorgarh, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Agra and back to Delhi.

The train boasts 14 fully air conditioned coaches with the comforts suitable for the Maharajas (Kings). Each of the 14 coaches are called by the former Rajput states. The rooms have facilities that one might expect in the most highly rated hotels of the world. The Maharaja (King) and the Maharani (Queen) ensures that you are taken care when you are hungry, well these are the names of the restaurants that are onboard the train. The food is served in a traditional Rajasthani ambience. You have a wide variety of food to choose from like Continental, Chinese, variety of Indian cuisines.

There are a variety of tour options available on “Palace on Wheels” ranging from 4 days to 17 days journeys. The price varies in accordance with the package chosen. There are a number of websites that offer facilities to make reservations for these tour packages.

It is really worth living the life of the kings of yesteryears, after all you only live once….

Tagged with: luxury • luxury in a train • luxury train • palace on wheels • travel

The Algonquin for a Classy New York Stay

On 07.22.10, In Luxury Vacation, By LucyB

Blowing into New York for the weekend to see a Broadway show? Why not spend the weekend in total style by staying in the historic Algonquin Hotel on West 44th Street. A room at the Algonquin will set you back $300 to $400, but in exchange, you get to immerse yourself in a beautiful designated National Literary Landmark.

The Algonquin has a long and colorful history; today, it’s the oldest operating hotel in New York City. It opened in 1902 and quickly became host to leading players in the theatrical and literary scene, notably the members of the Algonquin Round Table, which included writer Dorothy Parker, humorist Robert Charles Benchley, and Jane Grant and Harold Ross, co-founders of The New Yorker. These thinkers met daily for lunch and heated discussion in the main dining room.

One of the hotel’s best-known residents is of the feline variety. The tradition of keeping a cat in the hotel began in the 1930s when a homeless kitty wandered in. Today’s cat, Matilda, has her own personal chaise longue in the lobby, and enjoys lounging on a baggage cart.

Tagged with: algonquin hotel • new york

Airbus A-380 Is a Luxury Monster

On 06.17.10, In Luxury Living, Luxury Vacation, By Sarah

With only 30 Airbus A-380s in flight, (and 230 on order) these sky-boats are still relatively rare. Touted as flying cruise ships, many airlines realized that in the economic downturn they couldn’t sustain casinos, pools and other luxurious favors, so instead they packed the Airbus with seats – lots of them. Able to hold more than 500 passengers, these planes definitely do live up to their original expectations – when you fly first class.

As opposed to a coach seat from L.A. to Sydney for $818, a first class suite costs $24,538. In Singapore Airline”s first class suites, a double bed comes standard, but they enforce a no sex policy, so it isn’t really worth it.

In the states, no airline yet has the Airbus, which has a market mostly with international flights with high traffic. American consumers prefer frequency, which is why planes that fly between states are smaller. Only five airlines offer flights on the A-380, but it lures often for its size – its 262 foot wingspan makes it by far the largest airplane ever; the Boeing 747 wingspan is just 211 feet.

Although in coach, leg room is just 31 inches, less than most Southwest flights, there is more shoulder room in the 10 abreast seating on the lower level and the 8 abreast upstairs. In a few years, however, who knows? These planes may become the standard for international travel.

Tagged with: air france 7 • airbus a-380 • singapore airlines

New York’s Most Expensive Hotel Room

On 06.10.10, In Luxury Living, Luxury Overdose, Luxury Vacation, By Sarah

For $35,000 a night, you can stay in one of the nicest penthouse suites in America. The Ty Warner suite in the Four Seasons, there are 360 degree views of the Manhattan, a $120,000 chandelier, a 24 hour butler on call, a Zen room which has a waterfall refilled and cleaned daily to ensure that water falls evenly over the slab of semiprecious granite from South Africa, celebrity chef Joel Rubuchon, a Maybach or Rolls-Royce complete with driver, and white silk carpets. Only four members of the 42 person cleaning staff are allowed to clean the room, and they received two extra weeks of training.

The suite is never discounted, and in 2009 increased $1,000 for a night’s stay. The hotel will anticipate their guests wants, ranging from christal and caviar to toilet paper. The suite is only occupied about 25% of the time and is usually home to billionare guests and their significant others. The I.M. Pei designed building has 368 rooms, the cheapest of which is $855 per night.

But even when you pay that kind of price, you can’t do whatever you want. 10 person occupancy is the limit at one time, in order to reduce the wear on the $50 million suite; it took 7 years to build.

Tagged with: $35k hotel room • four seasons ny • penthouse suites

Whitney Pt. Deux?

On 04.13.10, In Luxury Living, Luxury Overdose, Luxury Real Estate, Luxury Vacation, By Sarah

The Whitney Museum of American Art is home to some of New York’s most vibrant contemporary art. With a recent gift of $131 million, Leonard A. Lauder has become the museum’s largest benefactor ever. There’s one condition: that the Madison Ave. building remain a home to the museum. Now, there are question of whether and where the Whitney will build a second home.

A proposed site is at the entrance to the new High Line park at the corner of Washington and Gansevoort streets. Part of the reason for expansion is because the current building designed by Marcel Breuer and opened in 1966 is simply too small to accomodate the Whitney’s ever increasing spate of works.

Now there is a rift between the 45 members of the Whitney Board, of which some are New York’s wealthiest art patrons. Questions loom about whether the non-profit institution can afford running two museum sites. Adam Weinberg, the museum’s director, says that a second building is necessary for the institution to compete in New York’s contemporary museum scene.

In the meanwhile, the disputes about where and whether to build are giving way to questions of how to build. Large, open spaces are viewed as necessary for the installation of some of today’s important pieces. Construction is not expected until at least 2014.

Tagged with: contemporary art • Downtown Whitney • Whitney Museum

Treehouses Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore

On 04.09.10, In Luxury Living, Luxury Overdose, Luxury Real Estate, Luxury Vacation, By Sarah

Ah, youth. Remember the days of treehouses and hide and go seek? Well, even if you don’t, today there’s a new way to experience memories of yore. The treehouse is making a comeback, and it’s not just for kids.

Upscale treehouses are being sold as havens away from the chaos of a bubbling household. As places for meditation, these refuges are unparalleled. Custom treehouse designers can erect you a Swiss Family Robinson type home in a few weeks. While the kind of trees influence the design and size of a treehouse, a 200 square foot lofty home usually runs from $40,000 to $80,000 and comes flush with electricity and other amenities. If you really desire luxury, TreeHouse Worshop, a Seattle based treehouse company has no problem with designing six figure treehouses with gourmet kitchens and full bathrooms.

Or if you want a more do it yourself experience, the same company sells tools that allow you to fashion your own tree home, albeit it more modestly. New technology like the Garnier Limb, a fake tree branch, allows treehouses to be built with more facility. But one of the largest benefits is that the foundation for the house already exists. Best of all is the fact that these verdant outposts serve the same function as a vacation home, and can cost a fraction of the price.

Tagged with: fun • luxury kids • treehouse luxury

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