Category: Resorts
Musha Cay in miniature
John Melk, owner of the private island Musha Cay Resort, has announced plans to develop a second, nearby island in the Bahamas. The much smaller, 20-acre Lansing Cay, situated just across from Musha Cay’s west side, is in the initial planning stage and is planned to be an ultra-exclusive island paradise on a smaller, more
New South Wales' outback in need of luxury
New tourism research has found that there is strong demand for a luxury resort in far west NSW. Three-thousand people responded to the survey conducted by the Outback Regional Tourism Organisation. The results will be used to attract more visitors and investors to outback New South Wales. The organisation’s executive manager, Wincen Cuy, says most
Hilton's Waldorf-Astoria brand
By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA, Worldwide
Hilton Hotels, which has owned the Waldorf since 1949, is expected to announce today that it will launch a chain of luxury hotels under the Waldorf-Astoria brand. The new brand will include business hotels and resorts worldwide and match or exceed the chain’s current luxury leaders, Hiltons and Conrads, for its level of amenities. Starting 
Condé Nast Johansens awards for 2006
Fiji’s Yasawa Island Resort has won a top international accolade in the prestigious Condé Nast Johansens awards for 2006, announced yesterday at a gala event in New York. The exclusive retreat was chosen over three others for the Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway title in the 2006 Americas Awards for Excellence. Hidden in the most remote
Quilálea Island, Mozambique, East Africa
Mozambique is one of the last unspoilt areas on the east African coast, with pristine beaches and coral reefs. Several barefoot-luxury-style lodges have opened on the virtually uninhabited islands of the Bazaruto archipelago, including the nine-villa Quilálea Island resort on the Quirimbas. The island can now be reached by helicopter transfer from Pemba airport.
Setai condos
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, USA, Vacation Rentals
The Setai Resort announced today that it has started sales of hotel condominium units in its newest tower. This collection of 50 ultra-luxury hotel condo suites has been custom designed and built in the style of the Setai Hotel. They that come equipped with Duxiana beds, Irish Linens, BOSE surround sound systems, Lavazza espresso 
Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali special package
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has launched a special package to celebrate the Chinese New Year on 29th January 2006. Special three-night packages are now available from US $325 including daily breakfast, return airport transfers, and free late check-out until 4pm. In addition to the package, a complimentary one-time dinner for two at the 
Special feature: Grumeti River Camp, Tanzania
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, Special Features, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany
CC Africa’s Grumeti River Camp is located on the banks of the Grumeti River in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Although there is the opportunity to travel on a rather bumpy road, most guests arrive by plane courtesy of Regional Air, landing on a make-shift airstrip (read: flat stretch of grass). As 
Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Utah
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Magazines, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Equipment, USA, Utah
Celebrating 25 years of operation this winter season, Deer Valley Resort has become known for revolutionizing ski area service and has being named the number one ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine. You can visit their website for the latest conditions and to view their mountain cam. 
Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay
Four Seasons is pleased to introduce their newest addition to their portfolio of Hawaiian properties. Long a coveted destination, Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay is perched above a white-sand beach that borders a protected marine preserve. Natural discoveries continue on land with hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Two world-ranked golf courses offer
Best Hotel Chain in Asia
By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Business Travel, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, was named Best Hotel Chain in Asia in the annual FinanceAsia Business Travel Poll Awards 2005. The poll invited FinanceAsia readers to rate the best and worst elements of Asian travel. Of 768 responses, 25% of respondents spent more than 50 nights per year 
Raffles Resort Canouan Island hosts Trump Million Dollar Invitational
By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Events, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Travel Miscellany
Donald Trump has issued the challenge to 100 golfers to participate in the Trump Million Dollar Invitational. The Trump Million Dollar Invitational is a new golf tournament being held in May 2006 at the Trump International Golf Club at the Raffles Resort Canouan Island in the Grenadines. The resort is set on 300 acres of 
Amansara, Siem Reap, Cambodia
By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
Amansara, formerly the guest villa of King Norodom Sihanouk, is a 24-suite resort, with the addition of 12 pool suites and a 25m lap pool. A spa, with private treatment and relaxation rooms, is joining the existing facilities 15th January, 2006. Situated in Siem Reap only 10 minutes from the entrance to Angkor, this private 
Raffles Resort Canouan Island jet package
By Paul Johnson on Jan 14, 2006 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Caribbean, Regions, Resorts, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Raffles Resort Canouan Island has revealed its Jet Package for 2006, promising guests the most stylish transfers in the Caribbean. Raffles’ guests will be the envy of Barbados Airport as a resort representative whisks them straight through to their own private jet for a breathtaking twenty-minute flight over the Grenadines. For guests staying ten or 
