Hyatt has brought its Miraval Wellness Resorts brand to Austin, TX with the opening of Miraval Austin. Set on 220 acres of land overlooking Lake Travis, Miraval Austin is the brand’s second wellness resort to open outside of its flagship property in Tucson, AZ. Offering 117 appointed guestrooms a…
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Bvlgari Plans to Open a New Hotel in Paris by 2020
Bvlgari has announced plans for a new hotel in Paris, scheduled to open in 2020. The Bvlgari Hotel Paris is the latest addition to the Italian jeweller’s repertoire of luxury hotels and resorts located in major cosmopolition cities around the world, such as Milan, London, and Dubai. The Paris ope…
The Best Places in the World to Vacation If You Love Cheese
Is there anything better than cheese? After all, cheese pretty much goes with everything. It’s amazing on bread, with fruit and with vegetables, with pasta, with chocolate, with wine or beer, or even just on its own. And the best thing about cheese, besides that it simply exists, is that there ar…
Exploring Luxury Travel in Vietnam
You rarely need an excuse to visit Asia, and you should really go sometime soon because the luxury amenities and fine-dining experiences are pretty amazing. Like in Vietnam. The pearl of South-East Asia has emerged as one of the most diverse and exciting travel destinations in recent years. With …
Royal Caribbean to Launch the World’s Longest Water Slide at Sea
Royal Caribbean recently revealed plans to launch the world’s longest waterslide at sea on their Navigator of the Seas ship this year. Dubbed “The Blaster,” the waterslide will feature 800 feet of twists, turns, drops and the longest stretch of slide ever suspended over water. The water slide is …
Awaken Your Taste Buds at Mr. Chew’s Latino Bar in Kuala Lumpur
For those who find themselves spending sometime in Kuala Lumpur soon, look no further for your next dining destination. Enter the extravagant abode of Mr Chew Chino Latino Bar and you’ll be greeted by Empress Dowager Ci Xi herself, holding a plate of tortilla chips, a bottle of tequila and a pink…
Trend Alert! Private Residence Clubs Are the New Alternative to Vacation Homes
From beachfront villas in a UNESCO World Heritage Site to ski cabins in Switzerland, vacation homes hold an undeniable allure. But the hassle and upkeep involved in caring for a year-round vacation home has led some prospective buyers to look for an alternative. And while timeshares were once the…
The Best New Hotels Around the World to Stay in 2019
Restoration of historic buildings is a definite trend, a desire to preserve the past and to infuse character and the patina of age. This year’s list of hotel openings includes new developments, properties completing major renovations, all-inclusive resorts, and even a permanently berthed sh…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Travel Trends for 2019 – Far Away From the Crowd
Many holidaymakers are looking to make a change to their travel plans in 2019 and find destinations that offer something a little different – away from the traditional options. ‘Second choice’ travel Whether it’s a result of “Capacity Crunch” or “FOMO Fatigue”, today’s forward-thinking travellers…
Editor’s Review: Queen Moremi, The Musical
I must confess that i have never been to the theatre in Nigeria but i am really glad that i bestirred myself to go to see the opening show of Queen Moremi, The Musical at Terrakulture a few days ago. From the minute i sat down and the lights came on and until i left, […]
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