Armani Hotel Dubai now open

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Armani HotelThe world’s first Armani Hotel, designed by fashion guru Giorgio Armani, is now open for business in Dubai after various delays to the project. The 160 room hotel, which oozes style, is located in the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper. Although this is Dubai’s newest five star hotel, the Armani Hotel will soon have some stiff competition as Gianni Versace plans to open a rival fashion hotel in Dubai later this year. Versace’s hotel is said to boast an artificially cooled beach among other attractions for the aspirational traveller.

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Luxury travel links of the week

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Luxury linksA weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal…

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Champagne dinner at The Ritz

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ChampagneThe Ritz is presenting a summer Champagne Dinner together with the House of Billecart-Salmon, a medium-sized Champagne house in Mareuil-sur-Ay, France. Founded in 1818 with the marriage of Nicolas Franois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon, it is one of the few to remain family owned.

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You Don’t Have to Be a Museum Fan to Be an Art Fiend

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Not up for another day at the museum? In New York City you dont have to be! NYC is THE place to appreciate street art. These pictures can get you started.

Reason #784 New York is awesome: it has museums of every kind. Reason #785 New York is awesome: you can avoid those museums – and their entrance fees – like the plague and still take in some amazing works of art.

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Europe’s best hotel swimming pools

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Hotel CarusoThere is something decadent about a hotel swimming pool that lends itself well to luxury. Whilst the sea allows you to connect with nature, the salty water and sticky sand can mitigate the enjoyment for many.

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Campi ya Kanzi, Botswana

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The only camp in a 280,000 acre Maasai reserve and with room for only 16 guests, Campi ya Kanzi offers true African wilderness in exclusivity. At the foot of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Campi ya Kanzi is a luxury Maasai community eco-lodge offering a profound engagement with the local community and a timeless safari experience.

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Hamilton Island’s Great Barrier Feast

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Hamilton Island has announced the next weekend dates of this years Great Barrier Feast Chefs Table, 23rd 25th July 2010, featuring the Sydney Morning Heralds Chef of the Year 2009, Justin North.

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Luxury travel links of the week

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Luxury linksA weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal…

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New luxurious Waterhouse Retreat in South Australia

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Waterhouse RetreatThis stylish new retreat sleeps up to 10 people in absolute luxury. The property is set on five acres of secluded land nestled in the hinterland of Victor Harbor (officially no u). The Waterhouse property includes a 20 metre lap pool, a cinema room, a quality sound system, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen, barbecue facilities and even a running machine. The retreat offers stunning views of the surrounding bush where guests can enjoy a sundowner with kangaroos grazing at dusk, and is ideally located for fishing, visiting the nearby wineries, or getting close to nature with a spot of whale watching. From A$500 (approx 250) per night (min three night stay).

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The Ultimate Hotel Booking Guide: 62 Tips That Will Save You Money

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Fed up of paying through the roof for hotels? Check out these 62 industry tips guaranteed to save you money on your next trip!

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Do you feel your entire vacation budget gets swallowed by hotels?

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