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A new kind of resort is coming to Costa Rica. Nayara Hotels is planning to open its third hotel in the country, but this time with a twist: it will consist of 24, 945-square-foot tents. The Nayara Tented Resort’s tents will each have a master suite and en-suite bathroom, along with an adjoining tent that can serve as a lounge or second bedroom. Each tent will sit on its own platform with a plunge pool filled from nearby hot springs. “We loved the beautiful tented camps in Africa and Asia, and recognized that there was nothing in Costa Rica, or even Central America, as spectacular, especially nothing that was open year-round. We have access to the highest mountain in the area with 360-degree views. It is a magical setting for an ultra-luxury tented camp,” said Leo Ghitis of Nayara Hotels. Nayara has partnered with Luxury Frontiers, known for its top-ranked tented camps in Africa, on the project. “It is exciting to work with a company that shares similar goals and values t...

One of the world's great skylines, New York City looks spectacular when seen, with a drink in hand Leave the noise of the city behind and see New York in a new light. Sit back and marvel at the famous skyline from the comfort of the solarium on this gorgeous 80-foot 1920s style yacht. Get up close to The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on this 1.5-hour cruise. As you pass by such important sites at Battery Park, the financial district and South Street Seaport, your captain will provide an informative narration. You will see and learn about parts of Brooklyn and Queens, passing by the Williamsburg, Manhattan, and Brooklyn bridges of the East River. The Manhattan provides turn of the 19th century elegance and comfort, complete with teak decks and mahogany trim. The spectacular glassed-in observatory on the back deck is equipped with cushioned seating around conversation friendly tables. The observatory is heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer, providing p...

Scott Galloway makes the case for the Apple Watch Edition in 4 minutes and 52 seconds. If you haven’t seen the  YouTube  of Scott Galloway’s presentation at the DLD (Digital-Life-Design) conference in Munich earlier this year, you’re in for a treat. Galloway is a professor of marketing at the NYU Stern School of Business, where he teaches brand strategy to second-year MBAs. In the attached 16-minute video he handicaps — at breakneck speed — what he calls the four horsemen of tech: Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple. His take on the first three are well worth watching, especially if you’ve sunk good money into Amazon or Google. But to cut to the chase — and the winner — start at the 11 minute mark, where he makes the case, brilliantly, that Apple will become the first trillion-dollar brand. A few of his zingers: Luxury brands give you self-expressive benefit: “They signal something about you. This is not a timepiece [holding up his watch]. I have not wound it i...

Unfortunate news for Detroit residents: Michigan's metropolis gets rated the "most dangerous U.S. city to visit for gay travelers" in a new LGBT luxury travel survey. Instead, gay travelers would be considerably better served by visiting Paris, which is called the "best destination for singles," or Istanbul, the "best destination for gays and their girlfriends," by  ALT (Alternative Luxury Travel) By Bruvion , a new company catering to LGBT travel needs. The gay-owned and operated company affords clients "an insight that they won't find" at other travel outlets, according to co-founder Jason Couvillion. Take a look at more information on ALT By Bruvion here . Most Opulent Destination: Sardinia, Italy A playground for the social elite who flock here with their yachts each summer to see and be seen, Sardinia offers many luxurious 5-star hotels featuring the most expensive rooms found anywhere. Hottest New International De...

Priced at around £8,000 and made with especially light, strong and scratch-resistant 18ct gold, this is the luxury  Apple watch  tipped as the next must-have gadget for wealthy buyers. As well as keeping "incredibly accurate" time, the digital watch will allow wearers with iPhones to send and receive telephone calls, text messages and emails. It will also act like a credit card, enabling customers to wave their arms over a "contactless" shop card machines to pay for a coffee or newspaper, and monitor heart rates and activity to provide personal training tips. The exact price of the  Apple Watch Edition  will be disclosed on  Monday 9 March at a conference in San Francisco . Apple will make the announcement as it lays out the final details of where and when its first smartwatch will go on sale, after years of speculation. Initially the number luxury "Edition" models available worldwide will be limited, it is understood. Most of the six m...

With amazing properties and remarkable experiences popping up in the most unlikely of places, we are now in a position to offer exceptional holidays, of the highest standard, in some of the world’s most extraordinary locations. While most of our competitors prefer to play things safe, by offering their clients tried and trusted hotels, we like nothing more than discovering something a bit different, exposing our clients to an incredible experience as well as a comfortable stay. As such we invest a great deal of time and resources, researching new products and sending our staff to check them out. So whether it’s a new camp in the Okavango Delta or renovated castle in Rajasthan, a tango course in Buenos Aires or a luxury walk in the Himalayas, we will work with you to provide the very best small group tour, private journey or tailor made holiday experience imaginable.

 This spring break, spend some quality time in the sun with family or friends. With so many fabulous deals on our all-inclusive packages and flights to sun destinations and our kids stay free promotions*, there’s no better time to get away from the cold and enjoy an unforgettable school break vacation! 1. Smugglers Cove (St. Lucia) Cap Estates, Cap Estate, St. Lucia Cap Estates, Saint Lucia Get Directions 758 450 0551 2. Jumby Bay (Antigua, West Indies) Lucky travelers are whisked away for a quick boat ride to  Jumby Bay , a blissful paradise located 2 miles off Antigua's coast. Once there, you can ride bikes around the 300-acre enclave or enjoy old-fashioned cocktails and a game of croquet. Lounge by the seaside infinity pool or spread out on any of the 3 quiet beaches where alabaster sand stretches out to clear sapphire waters teeming with exotic fish and eagle rays. Take out a sunfish for a brisk ride out to sea, but hurry back for lobster risot...

This often-overlooked tourist destination is a hidden gem filled with beautiful forests, regal castles and epic mountains. Owing to its rich medieval history, Romania is positively saturated with beautiful castles in various states of repair. The country also has a huge amount of undisturbed forest (and the largest population of brown bears in Europe), making it a great destination for nature lovers. With the Carpathian mountains running through the center of the country, the combination makes for some unforgettably m emorable views. #1 Bigar Waterfall #2 Romanian Tunnel of Love  #3 The Moss Swamp #4 Bucegi Mountains  #5 Autumn Morning Fog in the Village of Biertan #6 The Transfagarasan Transylvania #7 Ceahlau  #8 Maramures #9  Bran Dracula Castle #10 Sunflower Fields #11 Corvin Castle #12 Rodnei Mountains  #13 Peles Castle  #14 Decebal Statue  #15 Retezat Nati...