Tag: luxury
Best DFW Airport Hotel & Dallas Restaurant Tip
Best DFW airport hotel? That’s easy. The beautiful Grand Hyatt Dallas Fort Worth Airport is conveniently located in Terminal D – just steps from a TSA security checkpoint – and offers great amenities. My husband Richard and I stayed here just before Christmas when we were en route to Cozumel, Mexico. We had no choice […]
Florence Italy – Grand Hotels and Palaces
Florence Italy is a favorite destination of reader Art Moldavia, so it isn’t surprising that this is the third Firenze guest post he has contributed to Authentic Luxury Travel. In case you missed the others, take a moment to go back and read Florence Cooking Lessons and a Recipe and Authentic Florence – Places to […]
Romantic Turtle Island Fiji
Turtle Island is not just the most romantic resort in Fiji, it’s one of the dreamiest places in the world. I’ve written about Turtle Island before, but my husband and I recently visited again, and I can’t resist telling you about the improvements. But first – some Turtle Island things that didn’t change The scenery […]
Oberoi Hotels – Luxury India
This trip report was contributed by freelance writer/photographer Marilyn Jones. When my friend Norma Meyer and I began planning our trip to India, we decided we wanted to see the Taj Mahal, go on a tiger safari, shop, and stay at Oberoi Hotels – known for the luxury they offer. At our first hotel, the […]
Luxury Hotels in India
Luxury hotels in India are some of the best in the world. Rooms come with international-standard amenities, and the service usually exceeds that found in most Western countries. The best news, however, is that luxury hotels in India reflect the local culture. I’ve never once woken up – even jetlagged – and not been sure […]
Best Romantic Hotel in Tuscany
“We’ve found an exquisite romantic hotel in Tuscany,” readers Deb and Tom Tucker wrote recently. “It’s Borgo Santo Pietro, located about 35 minutes from Siena and one hour from Florence. They offer 15 rooms and suites – all elegantly furnished. It’s the perfect place for Authentic Luxury Travelers. “There is a main building with suites […]
Puglia, Italy: the new luxury travel trend
Chiara Tenuzzo, Director, Aria Luxury Apulia, contributed this guest post. Puglia: Situated on the narrow coastal strip that makes up the heel of the “boot” of Italy, the region’s timeless culture, art and history is becoming more popular as a holiday destination. As Italy continues to be among the top favorite destinations for tourists worldwide, Puglia, the […]
6 Historic Luxury Villas in Italy
This guest post about luxury villas in Italy was contributed by Clara Sibilla. Italy is universally known for its countless art works, for its history, culture, architecture and, of course, for its food and wine specialties. For those who have high expectations and always want maximum comfort and high-level services, my country will not be […]
Best India Travel Planner
Only a great India travel planner could have organized the walk in the foothills of the Himalayas that my husband and I did last year. I mean, think about it: the logistics of getting to the starting point, plus dealing with vagaries in the weather and the effects of altitude. Only the best India travel […]
Botswana – Perfect Ending to Fab Africa Trip
This Botswana trip report was contributed by Victoria Harris, Board President of the California Wildlife Center near Los Angeles. In 2011, my husband and I and two dear friends were lucky enough to work with Patrick Ashworth of Ashworth Africa in planning a fantastic trip to Africa. Originally we had just planned to visit South Africa but, to his credit, Patrick […]
Feeling Lucky? Two San Diego Getaway Contests
We’re just a week away from announcing the winners of our two great San Diego getaway contests. Have you entered them both? Click here to enter the Delicious La Jolla Getaway on our sister site La Jolla Travel Information. Click here to enter the Romantic Coronado Getaway on Authentic Luxury Travel. If you win one […]
Win Romantic Getaway in Beachfront Resort
Stay free at the world famous Hotel del Coronado and at the historic Glorietta Bay Inn in Coronado, California. Dine in four of Coronado’s best restaurants and enjoy a dreamy gondola ride. Enjoy spa treatments, explore the village on the Coronado Beach Buggy and still have time to walk along Coronado’s long white beach and watch the […]
Lots To Love About Coronado, CA
Coronado, California is a popular travel destination located between the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay in the southwest corner of the state. It is connected to the much larger city of San Diego by a beautiful arching bridge. Most visitors arrive via this four-lane iconic structure, however cyclists and pedestrians have the option of […]
Intro to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Reader Tom Jeffries provided this guest post. Rio de Janeiro was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 2012. Known as The Cidade Maravilhosa (“marvelous city”), it is one of the most striking urban areas in the world and famously home to the annual Carnaval, which takes place on Rio’s bustling streets. Cariocas, natives of […]
