Celebrity Life

  Joni Mitchell once sang,   “They paved paradise. And put up a parking lot.  With a pink hotel, a boutique, and a swinging hot spot.”   In the case of The Cromwell, Las Vegas’ newest luxury hotel, at 188 rooms and suites, it is boutique by local standards.  The bones were already there.  If... View Article

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  When Jon Huntsman, Sr. was growing up in Idaho in the 1940s, the school he attended had four teachers for its 12 grades, and there was a two-week break so students could help their farmer families pick potatoes before the freeze.  Few classmates or teachers could probably have imagined the student who let skunks... View Article

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  After starting his hotel career in New York, George Cozonis vowed to return.  However as he found career success in Miami, years went by and for anyone who dealt with this past winter in the Big Apple, one wouldn’t blame him for staying in the South Florida sunshine.  As General Manager for the W... View Article

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  The Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, held at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, was a celebration of industrial innovation.  Depending on whose version of history you choose to believe, it was Queen Victoria’s response to a similar exhibition in Paris and was designed to make a clear statement of her Empire’s worldwide... View Article

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Since signing a Free Trade Agreement with the US, Colombia has quickly become the third largest economy of Latin America. Receiving an unprecedented $26 billion in foreign investment, Colombia’s international profile continues to rise as the ultra-luxe lifestyle of this so-called “unknown gem of the Caribbean” welcomes investors and travelers alike. But don’t take our... View Article

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Most news about Macau is about its ascent to a world gaming capital.  Billions of dollars invested into reclaimed land, a new airport and huge casinos that attract gamblers and endless arcades of high-end boutiques to spend winnings or a bit of retail therapy to make up for losses. To showcase Macau’s rich history, the... View Article

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Your current homes are already your castle, so on vacation, you don’t want to downgrade.  As hotels have expanded their inventory of plush suites and on property villas, the market for individual villa and residence rental continues to see growth as well.  Bajan Services has been a player in high-end Barbados real estate for over... View Article

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Le Pergola, at Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria, with its views of the Eternal city is a great place to start or end any trip.  But there are six other Elite Traveler Top 100 Restaurants located throughout Italy.  Just as examples Le Calandre is in Padova, Osteria Francescana is in Modena, Dal Pescatore is in Mantova.... View Article

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April 27, Freedom Day in South Africa, will start a year of celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of its “democracy and freedom.”  At the same time, the country is transforming itself from being known as a “safari destination” to a world-class  “lifestyle destination,” according to Marthinus van Schalwyk, speaking to journalists during a visit... View Article

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  Thinking about what to do next weekend?  While most of the Northeast U.S. and Midwest is still feeling the effects of a long winter, the 10-day weather forecast for Madrid is sunny with temperatures into the 70s.   If you go, you can be first among your friends to see the effects of over... View Article

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You just had a milestone birthday a couple years ago. You hit the big Five Oh. Financially you’re doing fabulously.  You don’t feel your age, and while you don’t look your age, you want to get a bit younger, hipper.  Of course you don’t want to look silly. You want to be comfortable with your... View Article

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  You’re very well off.  You are a successful global businessperson. You travel a lot and are inspired by beautiful hotels.  When you’re at home perhaps you are a cigar smoker and connoisseur of fine cognac.  Why not build your own hotel?  If you did or are thinking about it, you would be among a... View Article

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