Jet Set Luxury

Money, love, freedom - happiness means something different to everyone. But where in the world are we most likely to find it??

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The Palazzo Las Vegasis bringingthe opulence of the French Riviera to the Las Vegas Strip with the opening of AZURE.This is afresh and exciting pool concept created for the guest who enjoys the finer things in life. Contemporary and stylish decor with lush greenery, plush daybeds, seasonal floral and tranquillity will surround guests while they take pleasure in viewing elegant fashion shows, being pampered by “amenity butlers and butlerettes” and savouring the culinary offerings of celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.

At a boutique hotel in the Cotswolds - Lords of the Manor - you can hire an outdoor butler. So, if you need someone to groom your dog, wash your wellies or iron your map, apparently these are all things that he’ll do for you for a daily rate that starts from 95. From their website:

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I’ve just received a note from The Rocco Forte Collection informing me that The Augustine Prague opens today. It can be found in the Mal Strana district of the city close to Prague Castle, the Wallenstein Garden and the famous Charles Bridge. It has 101 rooms including 16 suites, alloffering views over the courtyards, the monastery chapel or Prague Castle, a glass-covered courtyardrestaurant, a 17th Century cellar bar complete with stalactites and stalagmites, as well as the more modern Tom’s Bar. The hotel is running a 3 for 2 promotion until the end of the month.

Two years, 62 counties, 56,000 Twitter followers and scores of travel awards. I met up with eternal traveler, Gary Arndt to find out more about his never-ending trip and incredible online fan base.

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AirTran Airways announced plans Tuesday to equip all of its planes with Wi-Fi access this summer. The airline hopes to become the first in the nation to offer the service on all its flights.

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Embracing mud and water comes naturally at Masseria San Domenicos Thalasso-therapy Spa, a medical spa in the Puglia region of Italy where guests are relaxed, revived and rejuvenated in more ways than one.You arrive via a winding driveway embraced by wild flowers, olive groves and lemon trees; with the Adriatic behind and an Italian fort ahead, this is pure, quintessential Puglia. Formerly a 17th Century fort, now a five star boutique hotel, Masseria San Domenicohas a largespa with 22 treatment rooms. As a medical spa guests are met by a doctor who designs a personalised programme that ensures guests leaves with a glow to their skin and a skip in their stride. This is a spa of two halves, the upstairs area is dedicated to Thalasso-therapy; downstairs is home to holistic therapies, traditional beauty treatments and fitness.

Marriott Rewards members will receive a free night certificate after they stay three times this summer at one of the program’s 3,000 participating hotels. Members need to register between 12th May and 30th June 2009 and stays must take place between 1st June and 31st August 2009. The free night certificate must then be used by 31st December2009, at a participating Marriott hotel.

Were pleased to introduce Tripbase’s brand new travel widgets.

These widgets arent just cute, theyre really useful and completely FREE.

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The doors of The Langham, Yangtze Boutique, Shanghai are now open, enabling guests to experience the glamour of the Golden Age of Old Shanghai in a unique Art Deco masterpiece. Each of the hotels 96 exquisite rooms and suites offers a personal sanctuary of comfort, distinguished by the opulence of Old Shanghai and the luxury of spacious surroundings.Yesterdays charms are intermixed with21st century amenities. Every guestroom and suite features broadband Internet and Wifi access, Internet Protocol Phones, iHome iPod docking station, DVD Player, 42 LCD TV in bedroom and 19 a LCD TV in a spacious marble bathroom as well as a generously sized business desk.

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