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Travel Trends for 2017, by Peter Bates

November 29, 2016 Uncategorized

Travel as Transformational Resonance’s survey finds luxury travelers are seeking transformational experiences that allow them to learn new things and shift the way they view the world. This is an augmentation of the experiential travel trend that has been the…

Online Travel Business is no match for Luxury Travel Agents

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The New York Times recently published a story that said mass market online travel agencies (OTAs) are making inroads into the luxury travel market. But agents and others say that online sites are no match for expert agents, whose direct…

Crystal Cruises – Vendor of the Month December 2016

November 22, 2016 Uncategorized

Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises is redeploying its ultra-luxury yacht, Crystal Esprit, to the islands of the West Indies beginning in November of 2017 and all of 2018. The relocation is the result of overwhelming feedback from Crystal’s savvy guests and…

Costa Rica, by Nicole Krenzien Ellison

November 1, 2016 Uncategorized

Costa Rica Trip Report Andaz picked me up at the airport in a luxury SUV equipped with Wi-Fi. They mention it to be a 40 minute ride yet it only took 30 minutes. Arrival at the hotel was great. …

The Ritz Paris, by Ewa Duranovic

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The Ritz Paris Recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing Ritz Paris in all its luxurious renovated glory. The Ritz Paris dates back to 1898, and it is one of the most recognized hotels in the world. Located in the…

Explora – Vendor of The Month November 2016

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explora Patagonia In 1993, explora Patagonia became a symbol of the National Park Torres del Paine. Since then, its prize-winning architecture and siting –on the shore of Pehoé Lake and with one of the best panoramic views of the…

DOT Emergency Order Prohibits the Transportation of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices

October 18, 2016 Uncategorized

DOT Emergency Order Prohibits the Transportation of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices We are required to notify you that the DOT is now prohibiting the transportation of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices aboard the aircraft, including on your person…

Terre Blanche nestled between Provence & Cote D’azur, by Carlos Quereda

October 5, 2016 Uncategorized

What a trip… Just got back from a dreamy long weekend at Terre Blanche, a wonderful resort/destination nestled between Provence and Cote D’azur. I landed in Nice airport on a Thursday afternoon and the Terre Blanche Mercedes class S was…

Vendor of the Month – October 2016 Belmond

October 4, 2016 Uncategorized

Latest News September 2016 BELMOND WELCOMES NEW BARGES IN CHAMPAGNE AND ALSACE Belmond introduces Pivoine and Lilas, two new luxury boats joining Belmond Afloat in France. Scheduled to launch in summer 2017, the barges will cruise along the picturesque canals…

Crystal Cruises Reveals Design for Its New Luxury Jet

September 27, 2016 Uncategorized

Crystal Cruises Reveals Design for Its New Luxury Jet Tickets go on sale next month. Having expanded its fleet of large and luxurious ocean-going vessels to include a small-capacity seafaring yacht in December, and then taking to the skies this…

Galloping Galapagos by Nora Winsberg

August 4, 2016 Uncategorized

An Active Trip for the Luxury Minded on the Silver Galapagos It was a trip of surprises. As a Luxury Travel Agent, I did all the research and I knew what we were going to see and do…

Travel Trends for 2017, by Peter Bates

Online Travel Business is no match for Luxury Travel Agents

Crystal Cruises – Vendor of the Month December 2016

Costa Rica, by Nicole Krenzien Ellison

The Ritz Paris, by Ewa Duranovic

Explora – Vendor of The Month November 2016

DOT Emergency Order Prohibits the Transportation of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Devices

Terre Blanche nestled between Provence & Cote D’azur, by Carlos Quereda

Vendor of the Month – October 2016 Belmond

Crystal Cruises Reveals Design for Its New Luxury Jet

Galloping Galapagos by Nora Winsberg

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