Category Archives: Luxury

Part of a multi-million Euro investment to restore Europe’s most iconic hotels under The Luxury Collection, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Unveiled now is the restored public spaces at Hotel Imperial, Vienna. The one-year, 11 million Euro (US$14 million) restoration of the hotel’s ground floor, which includes the landmark lobby, a signature restaurant, destination

Travel sparks the imagination – before, during, and after a trip, in ways we may not even realise. In this “How To Travel Better” issue of Virtuoso Life, you’ll not only find inspiration for your next trip, but for travel done right. From advisor tips and tricks to the ultimate holidays to the best products, gadgets,

Taj Group, one of Asia’s finest and most well-known luxury hotel groups will open Taj Dubai in December of 2014. Renowned and loved for the lifestyle and luxury it offers, Taj Hotels provides guests with legendary service and authentic experiences. Taj Dubai, located in the prestigious Burj Khalifa downtown area, is surrounded by a futuristic

The Peninsula Hotels has revealed a first glimpse of the much anticipated Peninsula Paris. The hotel on Avenue Kleber in the 16th arrondissement, will open on 1 August and has been lovingly transformed from an original 1908 grande hotel into a glamorous 21st century palace hotel. An eclectic collection of French and international art works contrasts contemporary

Thousands of readers shared their travel aspirations in the annual Virtuoso Life Travel Dreams Survey, and the results are published in this issue. Over time, we’ve evolved from focusing solely on the travel destinations that top the lists to also considering the travellers themselves. We’re fascinated by your travels. Every one of you has a story to

Qantas customers visiting the Spa in the Sydney and Melbourne First Lounge will experience a new range of luxury spa treatments and products by Australian-owned spa provider, Aurora Spa. Aurora Spa in the Qantas First Lounges will offer customers exclusive signature spa treatments, massages, facials and hand and foot therapies prior to their international flight.

He wears a snazzy uniform and many metaphorical hats, from greeter to weatherman, personal valet, information desk, and who knows what else. You’ll meet more than a few of these friendly faces in this issue of Virtuoso Life. When we asked Virtuoso travel advisors and hoteliers around the world for their recommendations for stand-out doormen, I

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled the new product and service offering on its Airbus A380 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft, including The Residence by Etihad™, the world’s most luxurious living space in the air, available only on the airline’s A380 aircraft. The Residence will be the breath-taking and

Setting a new benchmark in luxury in the South Pacific, Nanuku Resort & Spa Fiji welcomed its first guests when it opened recently in Pacific Harbour Fiji, the only all inclusive “all-villa” boutique resort located in “Fiji’s Adventure Capital” on Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu in the South Pacific. Fiji’s newest resort to open

Virgin Limited Edition, Sir Richard Branson’s luxury collection of award-winning retreats is excited to announce that it has reached a preliminary agreement to purchase a new property – Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa, which would become the latest addition to the already eclectic portfolio. Sir Richard Branson commented on the news: “I’m thrilled