Tag: authentic luxury travel
United Airlines’ Suite Dreams
If you read my earlier post, you’ll notice that United Airlines didn’t win any of the OAG’s Best Airline awards. This fact reflects the opinion of many First- and Business-class travelers who consider this legacy airline more of a work horse than a thoroughbred. However, UAL appears to be trying to step up to the plate […]
The Inside Scoop on the Burj Dubai
The world’s tallest skyscraper opened in Dubai a couple of days ago. Already flocks of tour buses are carrying loads of lookey-loos to the 2,717-foot tall building – renamed Burj Khalifa in honor of the president of neighboring Abu Dhabi. However, authentic luxury travelers will avoid those crowds and view the remarkable landmark from a […]
Real Airfare Deals
There’s a silver lining to the financial cloud hanging over Dubai these days. Award-winning Emirates airline, based in the UAE, announces a new airfare deal every Tuesday at www.emirates.com/spotlight. They also are offering discounted fares on various destinations within their extensive route network. Some of the promotions include lodging with their partner Starwood Hotels. Check […]
December 10 – One-Day Luxury Travel Auction
“ONCE IN A LIFETIME AUCTION” FROM ABERCROMBIE & KENT As I’ve mentioned before, I’m deluged with press releases on travel bargains, and most of them aren’t all that exciting, but this one-day auction could prove to be quite a good deal. A&K is a luxury tour operator with a great reputation. I included them in […]
Best Airlines. Do you agree?
Known as the “Oscars of the Airline Industry,” the OAG (Official Airline Guide) Awards carry a lot of clout. Since you have choices when you fly, I thought you might like to see the just-announced list of best airline winners: Airline of the Year: Singapore Airlines Best Transatlantic Airline: Virgin Atlantic Best Business Class: Continental […]
Business and First Class Bargains
Every traveler has their own idea about what constitutes a luxury experience – and yours might be quite different from mine. However, I bet we agree on one thing: traveling in Economy class is not luxurious. To deal with the high cost of Business and First, I have learned to watch for discounted fares (Johnny […]
Best Place to Stay Near Victoria, BC, Canada
It’s the best place to stay near Victoria and one of the first gracious country inns that helped me define Authentic Luxury Travel. In fact, the Sooke Harbour House experience is a perfect example of this style of travel. Tourist vs. traveler Ask the first-time visitor to Victoria on Vancouver Island what they are going to do and the […]
India – Experience Village Life
India presents a challenge to Authentic Luxury Travelers. The class distinction and financial status of the local population is so disparate that it’s almost impossible to get to know “the man on the street” and have a sense of what it would be like to live in an Indian community. The closest we came to […]
Alaska: Glamping in Denali National Park
If you’ve seen photos of Alaska’s Denali National Park, you know how beautiful it is. What isn’t obvious from those pictures, is the fact that access to that gorgeous scenery is very limited. Private vehicles are only allowed to travel the first 15 miles of the paved road inside the park. After that, visitors have […]
New Zealand – The Real Down Under Wonders
New Zealand has sparkling blue lakes, snow white glaciers, and majestic fiords that are world renowned. I’ve lived in this country and explored every nook and cranny, but I still frequently stop along country roads and lose myself in the glory of the scenic wonders. However, having said that, I still think New Zealand’s greatest wonders are her […]
