Jet Set Luxury

There’s a new website just launched called The Luxury Travel Bible. Created by a team led by respected Australian travel editor Hilary Doling, the website is aimed at a sophisticated audience who is looking to make informed choices. The site includes destination articles, hotel reports, news, views and a wealth of other behind-the-scenes information and first-hand accounts from the people designing and creating some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts in the world.

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The Rocco Forte Collection – which currently has 13 luxury hotels in major cities across Europe -has revealed that its first property in the Middle East will open in Abu Dhabi this Autumn. It will be followed by a 146-bedroom property opening in Jeddah in 2011, a 90 All-suite Golf, Spa & Villa Resort in Marrakech in 2011 and a 275 bedroom property in Cairo in 2013.

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Got a sweet tooth? The recipe below is an easy AND delicious way to connect with another culture.

I had a craving for Brazil the other day so I whipped up some brigadeiro, the Brazilian national candy. I love making recipes I learned in other countries; in only a matter of minutes I can revisit those places whenever I want.

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Le Caprice opened its New York outpost in October 2009, under the guidance and direction of Executive Chef, Michael Hartnell. At only 28 years old, Michael has proven tremendous talent to the culinary community by re-creating signature Le Caprice classics such as the Thai-baked sea bass and crispy duck salad, whilst incorporating popular additions to the menu based on seasonal ingredients. The celebrated menu now offers innovative international fare with British and American influences. Hartnell brings his extensive experience working with Italian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes to the table at Le Caprice New York, where offerings such as Nantucket Bay scallops in sunchoke puree and a surprisingly light lobster and avocado salad have met resounding applause.

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Over 50 percent of the transatlantic flights between the US and Europe today are expected to be canceled due to the volcanic ash cloud, formed after the eruption of a volcano in Iceland. The Thursday eruption of the volcano, located at 200 km east of the Icelandic capital Reykjavik, caused the discharge of a huge cloud of volcanic ash, leading to closure of airspace over a number of countries in Northern and Western Europe, including UK, France, Germany and the Scandinavian countries.

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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts‘ first hotel in Turkey, the Shangri-La Hotel, Istanbul is set toopen in April 2012. The hotel will be located between the Dolmabahce and the Maritime Museum on the European coast of the Bosphorus Straits, the 30km stretch of water separating Europe and Asia. Set within the Besiktas district, the shopping and transport hub of Istanbul, the hotel will be near the city’s financial district and the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre. The neighborhood surrounding the hotel is home to many historical and cultural sites including: the Istanbul Concert Hall, the Ataturk Culture Centre, the newly restored Akaretler complex of neoclassical buildings, palaces from the Ottoman Empire period, and several theaters.

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South America on your Travel To Do List? Take a look at these stunning pics and see whats on offer!

Stunning scenery, wondrous ruins and captivating people.

South America has it all, take a look at this 15 Stunning South America Pics, then go see for yourself!

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The Fitzpatrick Hotel Group – the first Irish-owned hotel company to operate in the US – has introduced the “Visit Ireland in New York” package, giving visitors the chance to experience the extraordinary personal service, warmth and hospitality of its two luxury hotels, the Fitzpatrick Manhattan and the Fitzpatrick Grand Central, while learning about the deep bonds between New York and Ireland. Along with two nights deluxe accommodations for two at either the Fitzpatrick Manhattan or the Fitzpatrick Grand Central, this package offers a glimpse of Irish immigrant life with tickets to the New York City Tenement Museum and a reminder of the lives lost during the Great Irish famine with a visit to the Irish Hunger Memorial. Guests can also enjoy a lunch or dinner from the “Irish Classics” menu at either The Wheeltapper at the Fitzpatrick Grand Central or The Fitz at the Fitzpatrick Manhattan. Plus, each morning visitors can start their day with Executive Chef James Donahue’s celebrated Irish breakfast. The Fitzpatrick Manhattan, located at 687 Lexington Avenue and offering 91 rooms and suites, blends intimacy and luxury with a refreshingly classic atmosphere in the heart of midtown. The Fitzpatrick Grand Central, located just 12 blocks away at 141 East 44th Street, with its 155 rooms and suites, provides an elegant atmosphere perfect for a business trip or a family vacation in New York City. The Visit Ireland in New York package is available from now until 4th September 2010.

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Sun Country Airlines will launch a new flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Cancun, Mexico starting June 2, 2010.

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Leading all-inclusive hotelier Barcel Hotels & Resorts hasdebuted its first all-deluxe family rooms resort, Barcel Bavaro Family Deluxe in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Part of the four-in-one Barcel Bavaro Beach Resort complex, this truly family-friendly hotel offers 180 deluxe family rooms, all situated along the resorts 2.5 miles of white sand and tranquil waters, which are protected by a coral reef and serve as a safe, natural swimming pool.

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