Tag: tourism
Hawaii Tsunami Damage, USA
The Kona Coast of The Big Island of Hawaii took a big hit from the Tsunami that travel across the Pacific from Japan earlier this month. Most hotels are doing repairs and cleaning up, but sadly Kona Village Resort has closed “for an extended period of time.” This property was the epitome of Authentic Luxury […]
Your Travel Expert in Japan
I wish I’d known about The Real Japan when I was traveling in Asia. Instead, I tried exploring this fascinating destination on my own and ended up nearly in tears – OK, actually in tears – when I couldn’t figure out the street signs, the menus, or pretty much anything else. In shear frustration, I […]
Airport/Cruise Port Stay-Park-Shuttle Deals
I’ve already touted the advantages of hotels that are actually at airports when you have an early-morning flight, but I also want to suggest that if you have a car, the wisest solution may be to drive to a hotel near the airport, leave your car, and take their shuttle to the terminal. ParkSleepFly, Stay123, […]
Qantas International Business Now On Sale
If you act fast, you can get a great deal on Business Class tickets to Australia. Qantas has a special offer that you must book by February 23, 2010. For the details, go to http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/visit-australia-business-class/us/en?gclid=CNi6rNyfnZ8CFQJaagodg0r9Ug Flights depart from Los Angeles or San Francisco and the sale price is up to 55% off regular Business Class […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Best Airport Hotels
Best Airport Hotels In addition to spacious quarters, high-thread count linens, and agreeable service, my definition of luxury travel includes the indulgence of not having to start the day at the crack of dawn. To take the pain out of early-morning departures, I often stay at the best airport hotels – not the lodgings that […]
Authentic Tuscan Town – Radda in Chianti
“A holiday in Tuscany” sounds idyllic, but finding an authentic Tuscan town requires research. The British have been vacationing in the Chianti region of Tuscany for so long that it is sometimes referred to as “Chiantishire.” Americans have been arriving in droves since they read Frances Mayes’ Under the Tuscan Sun. The result is that some […]
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 […]
