London is preparing for the festivities surrounding the Olympic Games and the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Queen’s 60th year on the throne. New stadiums, public spaces and shopping centres are emerging on the city’s eastern edge, and on the western edge a 137-room Waldorf Astoria has opened.
Chile is emerging as one of the world’s adventure hot spots and now has a spate of rugged luxury lodges in which adventure-seekers can stay.
Housed in a beautiful canyon in the middle of the Andes of southern Peru, Las Casitas del Colca is one of those places that seduces, charms and conquers forever the soul of the traveler.
For much of the early 20th century, Moganshan served as a tranquil retreat for the elite. And in late 2011, the mountain went upscale with two new luxury properties.
Along the River of Kings, nestled amongst Bangkok’s historical palaces, temples and museums, a lucky few will happen upon our boutique gem, The Siam. Set on 3 acres of premium river frontage, the privately owned and operated 39-room luxury retreat will transport guests to a bygone serenity suffused with priceless antiquities, oriental allure and contemporary comforts.
The construction of an international airport at Samana Peninsula, built near the peninsula’s base a few years ago and, more recently, a highway that shortened the drive from Santo Domingo to two hours from five, are bringing new development, like Balcones del Atlantico, is the newest luxury resort on the peninsula, and has 86 two- and three-bedroom villa supply a cushy base from which to explore ecotourism.
Tips & Tops Peru
Taos, United States
Tromso, Norway
Paraty, Brazil