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Top 5 places to celebrate Independence Day

By Peter Richards on May 12, 2011 in California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Washington DC

American Independence Day is one of the most universally celebrated events in America where the people get together and celebrate the 1776 Declaration of Independence from the British Empire. You can find yourself in many different places all over the country so here is a list of the top 5 places around the country to […]

Top 10 unusual vacation rentals

By Paul Johnson on Apr 21, 2011 in Accommodation, Arizona, Canada, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Europe, Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North America, Portugal, Regions, Tennessee, USA, Vacation Rentals, Virginia, Western Europe, Worldwide

Looking for something a little bit different and not just another hotel? Perhaps Tripadvisor’s list of the top 10 unusual vacation rentals will tempt you… 1. Unique Hilltop Windmill Rental, Odemira, Portugal 2. Hawaii Volcano Genuine Treehouse, Volcano, HI 3. My Sedona Place – Unique Dome Home, Sedona, AZ 4. SUITABLE DIGS…cool green lodgings, Santa […]

Top 10 restaurants in Cape Cod

By Nicolas DAlleva on Jan 21, 2011 in Going Out, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA

If you are looking to spend some time away from your responsibilities and truly relax, there is no destination more therapeutic than the Cape Cod Islands, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket Island. While you are working up- a sweat on the back 9 of the Hyannis Golf Club, shopping for art at The Schrimshander Gallery, or […]

That luxury villa has… WHAT?!

By ojacq on Nov 04, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, Netherlands Antilles, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

If you’re looking for the ultimate vacation rental, look no further than these truly startling vacation homes. Taking luxury to the next level, these luxury vacation rentals each bring something new to the table that will fulfill even the most discerning tastes. Summer dreams and water fun Villa with Swim-Up Bar: The beachfront Villa Avalon in Turks and […]

Luxury in Boston: The Langham

By Paul Johnson on Oct 15, 2010 in Accommodation, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, USA

The Langham Hotel Boston blends the legendary hospitality of the original Langham grand hotel with the classic architectural elegance of Boston’s former Federal Reserve Bank building. A tranquil haven of luxury in the center of Massachusetts’ economic and cultural heartland, The Langham is assuredly among Boston’s finest hotels. Explore the city’s cultural scene and indulge […]

Luxury in the Berkshires: Blantyre

By Paul Johnson on Sep 25, 2010 in Accommodation, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Blantyre is a beautiful country house, recognized as one of the finest hotels in the world, where guests can stay and experience the life and service of a bygone era. Blantyre was voted #1 Small Hotel in the U.S. and #66 in the World in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2010. There are […]

Stash Hotel Rewards

By Paul Johnson on May 26, 2010 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, USA

There’s a new hotel rewards program that has been designed specifically for luxury travelers. It’s called Stash Hotel Rewards – a first-of-its kind points program for independent hotels. That is, one rewards currency shared by many different upscale, independent properties. 65 hotel properties launched with them late last week, making it already the largest independent […]

Ski packages at Canyon Ranch, Lenox, Massachusetts

By Paul Johnson on Jan 06, 2010 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Not quite ready to get back into the daily grind? Rue La La makes planning the perfect retreat at the nation’s most coveted escape possible with affordable stays at Canyon Ranch spa resort, located in Lenox, Massachusetts. For readers who would like to get their fitness fix outdoors, the hotel’s exhilarating ski packages will be […]

Book a ‘room with a boo’ at Omni Hotels this Halloween

By Paul Johnson on Oct 13, 2009 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Hotels, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington DC

This Halloween, guests at Omni Hotels will be sipping on spooky signature cocktails, such as the Red Widow, Trick ‘R’ Treat, Bond’s Eye and Red Eye, while potentially sleeping in an ominously spirited suite from the luxury hotel brand’s “ghost-folio” of properties. Read on if you dare… The historic, and some say haunted, Omni Parker […]

Freedom Trail Suite for families at Omni Parker House

By Paul Johnson on Aug 29, 2009 in Accommodation, Family Travel, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Speciality Travel, USA

Young travellers and their parents can now experience the new Freedom Trail Suite at America’s longest continuously operating hotel. Along with the brand’s irresistible Omni Sensational Kids program, the Omni Parker House now provides another great ways for children and their families to travel in a unique kid-friendly style while also learning about Boston’s vital […]

More luxury comes to Boston

By Paul Johnson on Oct 25, 2008 in Accommodation, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Inn at St. Botolph is a new hotel opening in Boston’s historic Back Bay next month – a sister hotel to the already established XV Beacon in the same part of the city, a hotel that has been widely regarded as the best in Boston (it was by T+L Magazine, at least). The Inn […]

Now open: Mandarin Oriental, Boston

By Paul Johnson on Oct 14, 2008 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The Mandarin Oriental, Boston was formally opened in a celebratory ribbon-cutting and feng shui ceremony that took place last week. Perfectly positioned in the prestigious Back Bay, the new hotel combines New England elegance with Oriental touches to create an unique hospitality experience. It has 136 guestrooms and 12 suites, offering some of the most […]

It’s all happening in Tanglewood, Massachusetts

By Paul Johnson on Aug 02, 2008 in Events, Food and Drink, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

This year’s Tanglewood Wine & Food Classic takes place next weekend. Festivities include a winemaker reception, a wine auction and dinner, and – of course – a Grand Tasting. Taste premium wines from over 100 wineries including wines from the leading producing regions of the world. Don’t forget also, at the end of the month, […]

Fair Wind Air Charter begins Boston-based Learjet service

By Paul Johnson on Jul 05, 2008 in Air Travel, Florida, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Fair Wind Air Charter, Florida’s premier platinum rated jet charter management company announced today the addition of a Learjet 35A to be based in the Boston area (KLWM Lawrence Airport) and is scheduled to begin service July 8th, 2008. Currently the Fair Wind charter fleet consists of twelve privately owned jet aircraft based in […]

The 11th Nantucket Wine Festival

By Paul Johnson on May 14, 2008 in Accommodation, Events, Food and Drink, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

If you’re on Nantucket Island and not sure what to do with the rest of the week, then check out the Nantucket Wine Festival, one of the island’s most celebrated events of the year. The focal point of the festival is the Grand Tasting (this year moved to the famous Nantucket Yacht Club) where wine […]

Interview with Adam Healey of VibeAgent

By Paul Johnson on May 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Regions, Sweden, United Kingdom, USA, Virginia, Western Europe

Adam Healey is CEO at VibeAgent, a site which combines user reviews, meta-search, and social networking to help you find the perfect hotel at the best available rate. He co-founded VibeAgent with Charles Seilheimer in 2006 on the back of over ten years of international experience in entrepreneurship, software development, management consulting and […]

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