12.27.05

Luxury Shifts Toward Enjoyment

Posted in Luxury at 1:31 pm by Luxury Larry

One of my favorite publications, the economist, has a new article about luxury mass market and the consumption of the super-rich.
Products and services that were once the preserve of a very wealthy few—from designer handbags to fast cars, bespoke tailoring and domestic servants—are increasingly becoming accessible, if not to everyone, then certainly to millions of […]

Tom Delay,Texan Luxury Travel Expert

Posted in Luxury, Caribbean, Cuisine, Celebrity, Travel at 1:15 am by Luxury Larry

Texan and currently indicted congressman Tom Delay has traveled like a the best among us during the past 6 years. A recent article in the Arizona central details some of the more luxurious destinations for Delay, his colleagues and team.
He was very friendly. We always see the relaxed side of politicians,” said […]

12.22.05

Lansing Cay to be a Mini-Musha Cay

Posted in Luxury, Private Islands, Bahamas at 10:13 pm by Luxury Larry

The Bahama Journal is reporting about the plans of John Melk, business tycoon and owner of the private island Musha Cay. Musha Cay is the most luxurious island in the world, and Melk also owns 3 other islands in the Exumas. Lansing Cay, Melk’s newest project will be just a 3 minute boat […]

12.13.05

The Villa Book Opens a New Chapter in Villa Rentals

Posted in Europe, Villas at 8:28 am by Luxury Larry

As dreary December days quickly shorten into the cold, heart of winter, it’s time to plan an escape. “The Villa Book” is a ready guide to a collection of villas and city centre apartments personally selected by The Villa Book team. Based on over 25 years experience in the villa business, and long, close working […]

12.12.05

Top St. Martin Restaurants

Posted in Caribbean, Cuisine at 1:49 pm by Luxury Larry

The half French, half Dutch island of St. Martin/St. Maarten may have the best restaurants in the entire Caribbean. But since there are well over 400 places to dine, it can be a bit overwhelming. If you are looking for the best dining experience possible, here are some of my favorite restaurants on […]

12.11.05

PersonalCellar.com: Hard-to-find Quality Artisan Wines

Posted in Luxury, Cuisine at 8:06 pm by Luxury Larry

Early in 1997, James Kaplan recognized that the low cost of delivering information via the Internet would make it possible for small, select providers to gain the same level of exposure as major players. He immediately applied the model to the luxury travel business with LuxuryLink.com and later created www.PersonalCellar.com, specializing in hard-to-find, quality artisan […]

Sir Rocco Forte, Leader in Luxury

Posted in Luxury, Hotels at 8:01 pm by Luxury Larry

Sir Rocco Forte, Chairman and Chief Executive of Rocco Forte Hotels, is in Las Vegas for the seventh annual Luxury Travel Expo today to accept a Leaders in Luxury award in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the hotel industry.
The prestigious Leaders in Luxury awards ceremony is the grand finale of Luxury Travel Expo, which […]