Jet Set Luxury

I’m noticing an increasing tendancy for people involved in theluxury travel to turn to social media tools and more innovative ways of getting their message across online. One such example is OutriggerHawaii.com which is celebrating its first birthday since its launch. Departing from the traditional hotel Web site, it showcases the allure of Hawaii by featuring unique stories and video vignettes that capture the spirit and adventure found only on the Islands. Launched in July 2008 by Outrigger Enterprises Group, the destination Web site has won several awards for sharing the culture, history, and beauty of Hawaii, with people around the world. It certainly seems to be a little more pro-active than many hotel websites in getting across information such as local events, and by updating its blog. It also uses the likes of Twitter, Facebook et al. What do you think? Will we see more luxury travel businesses making use of social media tools?

It’s not every day you get to dine with the dead.Sign up for Four Seasons Hotel Dublin’s “Discover Dublin” package and you’ll be treated to an authentic evening that leaps right off the pages of James Joyce’sfamed short story, The Dead. You’ll feast as Joyce’s characters did, with the very same hearty menu. For dinner, you’ll enjoy chicken, spiced beef and baked ham with cloves and floury potatoes. For dessert, it’s plum pudding, custard with nutmeg, blancmange, red and yellow jellies, Samarian figs, peeled almonds, raisins and small chocolates.

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Founded in 2008, Heritage Lines will launch their luxury boutique cruise boat, the Jayavarman next month. Inspired by the golden age of cruise liners, the Jayavarman marries avant-garde French colonial design with enchanting Indochinese architecture to perfection. There are 27 expansive staterooms and junior suites spread over the 4 decks with floor to ceiling panoramic sliding glass doors opening onto private balconies. The boat cruises between Saigon in Vietnam and Angkor in Cambodia, providing explorative journeys of the Mekong River of between 3 and 7 nights.

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Come and discover the unbridled spirit of Kentucky in this short, one-minute video courtesy of Kentucky Tourism.

In keeping with the Six Senses Our Way philosophy - where each guest receives caring, individual attention and a tailor-made experience -the multi-award-winning wellness retreat Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket, has introduced a unique pre-treatment spa ritual called Jaak Jai or From the Heart.

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Hotel Indigo hasannounced the opening of Hotel Indigo St. Louis Central West End following a $10 million renovation by Roberts Hotels Group of the historic Bel Air West Motel, which first opened in 1958 as the citys first motel. The Central West End property is the first of three Hotel Indigo properties planned for St. Louis; additional hotels are slated to open in University City and the downtown convention district in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

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This little piggy went to market, and this little piggy wentswimming in the Bahamas?! This may not be how the nursery rhyme ends, but when staying at Royal Plantation Island at Fowl Cay, it really is possible to go swimming with the pigs!

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Take a step back to the romantic appeal of the ‘Golden Age of Aviation’ as you travel through southern Africa in a DC-3. Experienced 4th generation local guides tailor the voyage to the interests of a select group of 14 travellers as you explore Zululand, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa with Travcoa Flying Safaris. Youll be a distinguished guest at a private ceremony, the Zulu Kings Reed Dance. This is a once-in-a-lifetime privilege to observe a celebration of 20,000 African maidens rekindling their peoples pride in dance and traditional culture.