Preferred Partner: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts – Rosewood Elite
With the opening of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in 1980 by Caroline Rose Hunt, Ms. Hunt established a residential-style luxury hotel group that coninues today. Since it’s purchase by Hong Kong-based New World Development, it continues a brisk expansion around the globe, with a consistently unique brand quality. Not fussy, yet extremely high-end. I am happy to have been … Read More
Preferred Partner: Hyatt Privé Benefits
Being a Virtuoso Member, I was impressed by the superior offering of Hyatt Privé. And with it’s being available as a standard rate (BAR), this is an excellent upgrade. I am extremely happy to be able to offer Hyatt Privé to my clientele. The two main brands are Park Hyatt and Andaz, but there are a lot of benefits in … Read More
Preferred Partner: the Dorchester Collection & Diamond Club Benefits
I am extremely happy to be a Preferred Partner with the Dorchester Collection. Below is a list of the benefits by booking with an agent who has Diamond Club Benefits. Guest rooms: (excludes 45 Park Lane and classic rooms at Hotel Principe di Savoia) Guaranteed one category upgrade at time of booking Credit of 100 units of local currency once … Read More
Destination: Dominican Republic – Punta Cana & La Romana
This is generally considered the main tourist destination of the Dominican Republic (DR). Located on the South Eastern part of the DR, Punta Cana, Cap Cana and La Romana does have the main concentration of resorts and hotels. But not all are the all-inclusive resorts many associate with this region. It has a a few good high end options as … Read More
Destination: The Island of Maui
Active Travel – A Dream For The Go-Go Traveler The second-largest of Hawaii’s islands offers something for everyone, yes, but a vacation in Maui is perhaps especially suited to the more active traveler. Snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, surfing, helicopter touring, and sailing are all common activities. Don’t miss out on the food after your long day, though: Maui tends to … Read More
Destination: Dublin
Get “Craic”in… Celtic Capital Sets the Bar High for Good Times You’ll find great “craic”—the Irish term for fun—in Temple Bar, where music and laughter enliven plentiful pubs. Learn to pull the perfect pint at the Guinness Storehouse, or get in the spirit at the Old Jameson Distillery. For a sobering tour, visit Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison, or get … Read More
Destination: Republic of Ireland
Castles, cliffs, and one of the world’s most dazzling coastlines await Drive the Ring of Kerry for memorable views of mountains and sea, and experience the stony isolation of the Burren, a vast limestone plateau. Brace yourself atop the windy 700-foot Cliffs of Moher, and walk among 60-million-year-old stone columns on Giant’s Causeway. Sleep like a king at a castle … Read More
Destination: Riviera Maya & Talum
The Mexican Caribbean Coast South of Cancun to Punta Allen. With an upcoming trek into the region, I will be having more to offer shortly. Generally you will fly into CUN Cancún International, and from there drive or hire a transfer to your destination. There are a few limited flights to CZM Cozumel International Airport, but this would be convenient … Read More
Destination: Santo Domingo – Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is the Capitol and largest city in the Dominican Republic (DR), and the largest city on Hispanola the Island the DR shares with Haiti. There is a great deal of culture to be found in Santo Domingo, essentially the first major Spanish City in the New World. And the care and restoration that has been done to their … Read More
Expired Airfare Special: Virgin Atlantic LAX-LHR UpperClass Discount
THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED Until July 25, 2018, I am able to offer on Virgin Atlantic’s 3 non-stop flights between LAX and LHR a $525.00 discount off the published Upper-Class (Business Class) pricing. The flight must be ticketed (Paid) by July 25, 2018, but should be good for any dates of travel currently being offered by Virgin-Atlantic on the LAX … Read More
Qatar Airways Update: LAX Premium Class Special Pricing
THIS OFFER HAS EXPIRED Just a few of the sample dates on Qatar Business Class, not all listed at the Qatar site or Googel/Matrix. The current offerings, as of 15 Jun 2018. LAX Los Angeles – DOH Doha Qatar – CNX Chiang Mai Thailand – $2899 Round Trip sample date: Sept 5 – 19 (19hr layover) LAX Los Angeles – … Read More
JetBlue Update: Expanding BUR Service and other So Cal Destinations
Beginning 5 September, 2018, JetBlue will be reinstating it’s daytime flight from BUR Burbank to JFK New York, and adding a new route of BUR Burbank to BOS Boston BUR Burbank – JFK New York eff: 5 Sept 2018 B6 2358 | BUR 1141 > 2005 JFK | 320 | D B6 2359 | JFK 0743 > 1051 BUR | … Read More