Just days after American Airlines said it would cease its Austin-San Jose nonstop daily service, Alaska Airlines announced Monday it will launch daily flights between the high-tech hubs starting Sept. 2.
It’s probably fair to say that good quality internet access is nowadays widely considered as an absolute necessity rather than just a luxury. And so it’s interesting tolearn thatTrump International has chosen Ruckus Wirelessto supply advanced Smart Wi-Fi products and technology for the four-star Trump International Beach Resort, a contemporary oceanfront resort located in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, Florida. The new technology takes advantage of recent breakthroughs in Wi-Fi development, pioneered by Ruckus Wireless, that constantly form and route Wi-Fi transmissions only where they are needed over the best performing signal paths to deliver more consistent performance at range. The new Wi-Fi infrastructure covers the entire multi-acre property, including over 500,000 square feet of hotel space with 390 guest rooms and 22,000 square feet of conference space as well as beachfront, administrative offices, restaurants, retail shops, bar/lounge areas, lobby, pools and parking structures.
Azura in Mozambique is unveiling new suites, including an ultra-luxurious Presidential villa. This private residence offers its own beachfront location and amazing views towards Bazaruto Dune, an infinity edged swimming pool spanning the front of the villa, private kitchen with personal chef, massive bathroom with freeform bath, outdoor showers, dining area with feature star-shaped roof, wine bar and more.
Last month I blogged about the most followed travel-related accounts on Twitter. Now, a month on and aware of a few others who should have made the first list, here’s an updated version. The number of followers are correct at the time of publishing.
The Mvenpick Hotel Berlin is offering a particularly attractive package to coincide with the start of the 2009 anniversary year. Berlin Changing Times: two nights accommodation with a lot of extras for EUR 169 per person. With 2009 marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the whole world is turning to the German capital. Countless venues and events have been organised to illustrate the way in which the capital has changed, with a multitude of attractions to appeal to visitors. The Mvenpick Hotel Berlin is located in the listed building complex of the former Siemenshfe and features a particularly striking and impressive combination of historical ambience and modern design. It is situated in a prime location between the former East and West on Potsdamer Platz, making it the ideal starting point for a journey through time and the citys impressive history.
Knysna is renowned for the quality of its oysters, which are celebrated each year during the Knysna Oyster Festival, one of South Africas longest-running festivals. This year the event takes place from 3rd to 12th July 2009 and offers a jam-packed programme of sport, entertainment and more than 200,000 oysters.There will be numerous competitions to enter or watch - sporting events including a full marathon and cycle race - and oyster-related activities such asoyster shucking (opening) and of course plenty of eating.
Canadian carrier Porter Airlines is adding Boston to its list of U.S. destinations beginning this fall, the company said this week.
It seems there’s no stopping Gordon Ramsay at the moment. No sooner had I blogged about the new restaurant at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia and I discover that he’s opening another in Tuscany, also next month. Nestled within one of Italys most beautiful stretches of Tuscan countryside, just 100 km from Florence International Airport, theCastel Monastero hotel - the site of Ramsay’s latest venture -infuses a sense of noble grace upon the gorgeous Ombrone Valley, a unique corner of the world filled with Chianti vines, corn fields, chestnut forests and long rows of cypress trees. In the courtyard, among the oldest and most earnest of medieval traditions, a fine dining restaurant will be opened and overseen by Gordon Ramsay, showcasing the best in Tuscan cuisine.
We asked you (via Twitter) what item of luggage was a ‘must-have’ when travelling in luxury. And here’s just a handful of your many responses:
