Condé Nast Traveler has recognized historic Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine, the restored 12th-century abbey hotel and winery located in Spain’s Duero wine-growing region, as the #1 hotel in Spain & Portugal in the iconic magazine’s 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. “Since opening in 2012, after an award-winning restoration of our 900-year-old abbey, we have been committed…
Month: October 2017
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa Accepted Into Virtuoso’s Exclusive Luxury Travel Network
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa has been accepted into Virtuoso’s selective portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 1,700 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Mike Waddill, general manager of Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa, inclusion in Virtuoso will open up new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 16,000…
Mendocino’s 19th Annual Mushroom, Wine & Beer Fest Set for November 3-12
Just in time for fall fungi season, Mendocino County Tourism Commission reports containment of the Mendocino Lake Complex wildfire which was located east of Highway 101 in Redwood and Potter Valleys. A vibrant wine region, these two of the county’s 10 AVAs are now in recovery following losses suffered as the result of an October…
South Africa: Dining Out in Durban and Where to Eat
Durban, South Africa, the seaside gem of KwaZulu-Natal Province, is best known for its golden beaches and relaxed surf culture which is about to heat up in the summer months of November through March. Beyond the waves, Durban’s culinary scene offers a mix of classic dishes that are often a blend of the Zulu, European,…
Six Vermont Properties Recognized in Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Hotels in New England: Readers’ Choice Awards 2017
Condé Nast Traveler readers rated the top hotels in New England for 2017 and six Vermont lodging properties were among the 40 that were recognized. Five Vermont properties, including Hotel Vermont of Burlington (pictured below) at No. 4, were named among the Top 20 hotels in Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Hotels in New England: Readers’…
Peru: Country Club Lima Hotel Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Property Wide Makeover
Celebrating 90 years as one of Lima’s leading hotels, Country Club Lima Hotel has debuted a top-to-bottom revitalization of the 1920s-built property. The project was overseen by Argentinian interior design architect Francisco López Bustos, who has been credited for his work at the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, the Llao Llao hotel in Bariloche and…
The Chatwal New York Debuts a Trio of Fall Packages
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Chatwal launches the ‘Join the Fight’ package available for stays throughout the month of October. 10 percent of the total revenue generated from this offer will be donated to Susan G. Komen, an organization that works to fight breast cancer through research and public policy initiatives. Guests…
American Trade Hotel In Panama Rebrands, Joins Small Luxury Hotels of the World
South Florida based ENVISIONWORKS, a leading luxury travel marketing firm, recently completed a rebranding and website development project for American Trade Hotel located in Casco Viejo, Panama. The Miami firm was selected to rebrand, reposition and transition a luxury boutique hotel located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site from Ace Hotel Group to an independently owned…
Mondrian Park Avenue Opens In New York City
Opening on October 2, the Mondrian Park Avenue will bring a new luxury lifestyle experience to New York City’s NoMad neighborhood. Managed by Journal Hotels and licensed from sbe, Mondrian Park Avenue aims to be a cultural hotspot, providing a lively dining and nightlife scene, and serving as a hub for vibrant art. The hotel’s…