Essentialist is a membership-based, bespoke travel planning service that uses a network of in-destination experts to plan trips and provide insider access to unique experiences. We worked with them to discover their recommendations for three of their favorite off-the-beaten-path wine destinations around the world. Essentialist also includes insider experiences for members, […]
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Boutique Stays in the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys stretch 120 miles off the southern tip of Florida, with several of these islands boasting exciting boutique hotels, restaurants and businesses for visitors. Islamorada, Key West and Sunset Key offer discerning travelers unique options for accommodations, excellent dining and high-end activities that are ideal to so many […]
An Unforgettable $68,000 Weekend Getaway Minutes from Dubai
Al Bait Sharjah was one of UAE’s most ambitious historical restoration projects to date, and is widely referred to as the Heart of Sharjah. The Emirati luxury resort includes a collection of historic manor houses with 53 guestrooms and suites. It provides guests with bespoke services where beauty, unparalleled hospitality […]
Award-Winning Chef Transforms Thanksgiving in DC
The traditional Thanksgiving meal will always be a favorite for everyone, but we love the opportunity to see amazing chefs doing delicious things with the elements of that Thanksgiving meal that we all love so much. The Watergate will make history this Thanksgiving, with executive chef Sébastien Giannini’s whiskey-infused turkey. The technique involves cooking […]
An Insider’s Review of Business Class with Turkish Airlines
When Turkish Airlines announced in 2014 that it would be offering direct flights to Istanbul from Montreal, we knew little about this airline in Quebec. Turkish Airlines has since been providing three weekly direct flights from Montreal and Toronto to Istanbul primarily because the airline wants to increase the number […]
Kempinski Hotel Nanjing: European Style in the Heart of the Ming Capital
Inspired by the rich history of the ancient Chinese capital, Kempinski Hotel Nanjing has opened its doors… You will love the location at the confluence of the city’s bustling commercial center and iconic cultural landmarks such as the magnificent Purple Mountain to the East and famous floating lights of the […]
A Getaway to Paris
The trusted and true recipe for a fantastic getaway to Paris must include the finest of ingredients: fun-loving friends, hotels that provide everyone with room to breathe, chic shopping opportunities, unique experiences and authentic French dining. I flew from Boston to Paris to meet up with my good friend, Christine, to […]
Escape to Casa de Campo Resort & Villas for the Holidays
After 50 years of welcoming guests seeking one of the ultimate Caribbean getaways, the present day Casa de Campo Resort & Villas is better than ever. The pioneer of Dominican Republic luxury resorts is as world-class as it gets for holiday vacationers seeking an incredible experience in the sun. The […]
Alicia Keys Buys Luxury Home in La Jolla
Its sleek contemporary lines and commanding views over the Pacific Ocean have graced the pages of cutting-edge magazines and websites around the world, in addition to a starring role in Visa Black Card and Calvin Klein television commercials. The “Girl on Fire” and 15-time-Grammy-winner, Alicia Keys, is the big winner […]
Something for Everyone at The Abaco Club, Bahamas
LuxeGetaways enjoys seeing the continued evolution of the luxury resorts and communities located in beautiful tropical locations, globally. As we continue to discover, many of the private communities recognized for their world-class golf courses have so much more to offer their guests and members – even those who don’t choose to […]
Theresa’s Special Cocktail from Flippers Beach Bar at The Abaco Club
Luxury is defined in different ways by different people. It could be a sybaritic indulgence like that new Lambo, a Patek Philippe timepiece, a few more baubles from Harry Winston, or the latest Hermes luggage set. But when one realizes that the most luxurious commodity in the word is time, […]
Top 10: Our Favorite Hotels and Resorts for the Holidays
Though many of us are in complete denial that it is already time to finalize our holiday travel plans, that time, is in fact, officially upon us. From exciting cities to pristine beaches, and from mountain villages to exotic villas, these ten hotels and resorts provide unique holiday experiences that […]