The American casino resort industry generated a record $15.8 billion in gross gaming revenue across Nevada alone in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. But revenue figures only tell part of the story. The real transformation happening across the country is in what these properties offer beyond the gaming floor. Today’s best casino resorts are full-service destinations combining world-class hospitality, dining from Michelin-starred chefs, spa experiences, golf courses, and entertainment lineups that rival standalone concert venues. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a full vacation built around […]

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August 2024 – Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands, is one of the world’s most exclusive island retreats and is leading the way in the rise of sports travel, unveiling new pickleball and paddle courts within its comprehensive array of private sporting facilities available to guests. With the demand for incorporating sporting activities with luxury travel on the up, and the 2024 Paris Olympics around the corner, the island paradise, which is available for exclusive use and select Individual Stay weeks, can offer dedicated daily programming, one on one […]

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Photo by Rishi Jhajharia on Unsplash True luxury transportation comes in all shapes and sizes. From spacious private jets to chauffeur-driven luxury cars, the rich and wealthy often enjoy bold means of travel to beautiful destinations. If you’re interested in what VIP transport entails, how much a private charter would set you back, or even how private helicopters take off; you’ve come to the right place. Immediately below you’ll find a list of the five most luxurious forms of transport, along with details on why and how their usage is […]

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(Manta, ECUADOR – March 2021) At a time when traveling to uncrowded areas is more desirable than ever, Kontiki Expeditions announces its two launch itineraries on M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Experiences are scheduled in five provinces of the seldom-visited Ecuadorian coast. Kontiki’s small-yacht size allows visits to authentic areas where social distancing is the norm rather than the exception in what is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. With only nine staterooms carrying a maximum of 18 guests, Kontiki Expeditions offers a new, exclusive way to enjoy “NEO […]

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So you’ve chosen your destination, and you’re counting down the days until you leave for your trip. You’re ready for your next step: researching your destination! Although the process may seem daunting at first glance, you have endless resources at your disposal, especially via the internet. Learning more about your destination is not only exciting, but putting in a little time researching ensures that you’ll be well prepared for when you step off of the plane. There are many excellent ways to gather information on your destination. The following are […]

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Luxury is no longer a thing of the past. As Samantha Shankman stated “Luxury is in the midst of a metamorphosis. While luxury once meant the most expensive or most well-known product or experience, today it’s become a way of being or moving throughout the world.” Luxury travel, fashion and technology go hand-in-hand and these areas are constantly evolving because our expectations of certain experiences are changing at a more rapid pace. Luxury travel is no longer about coveted brands or popular destinations, but more about the experience. “Our guests […]

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I first discovered Sarah’s Ask a Concierge website when reviewing the list of speakers at the annual Los Angeles Travel and Adventure Show (held every February). I was intrigued by her impressive background including extensive international travel experience especially in Europe and the Middle East. She is a prolific writer, creates entertaining travel videos and is a well-regarded concierge. In 2015 Les Clefs d’Or named her “The World’s Most Up and Coming Concierge”. Here are a number of questions for Sarah including a focus on her concierge work as well […]

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Up to $100,000 Total Donation to the Polynesian Voyaging Society For All New Credit Cards Activated Between Today and May 31, 2014 HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines® with MasterCard®, Barclaycard US and Bank of Hawaii today announced the official launch of the richly rewarding Hawaiian Airlines World Elite MasterCard® for consumers and the Hawaiian Airlines Business MasterCard for small businesses. In celebration of the new card, new consumer and small business cardmembers will be rewarded with 35,000 bonus HawaiianMiles® when they spend $1,000 or more on purchases in the first 90 […]

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The Privileged Pooch by Maggie Espinosa We spend a fair amount of time in the Los Angeles area and when “The Privileged Pooch” came across our desk we jumped at the opportunity to review it. Southern California with its great year round weather is one of the friendliest pet destinations in the country. This book is the essential guide to luxury travel in Southern California with your pet. Long time San Diego resident and travel journalist Maggie Espinosa reviewed 69 hotels from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Pet friendly restaurants, […]

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Six Luxury Travel Tips From The Experts Who Brought You The “Virtual Visits” iPhone App Want to travel in style but don’t have the budget? The free “Virtual Visits” app, from the luxury boutique travel provider Spirit Quest Tours, lets you live the dream from the comfort of your own home, taking you to 26 exotic locales around the world, right from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. The simple, elegant app contains a mix of familiar spots, such as the Eiffel Tower, along with unusual ones, such as dinner […]

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We spend a fair amount of time in the Los Angeles area and when “The Privileged Pooch” came across our desk we jumped at the opportunity to review it. Southern California with its great year round weather is one of the friendliest pet destinations in the country. This book is the essential guide to luxury travel in Southern California with your pet. Long time San Diego resident and travel journalist Maggie Espinosa reviewed 69 hotels from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Pet friendly restaurants, outdoor activities that are fun for […]

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TripAlertz is taking one giant leap for mankind by offering Collective Buying for Space Travel BOSTON, MA (March 16, 2011) To celebrate its Grand Launch, TripAlertz, a private, members-only travel site that uses the power of collective buying to deliver guaranteed best prices, is offering the chance to win a Free Epic Journey into Space! You can lift-off with Colonel Rick Searfoss (retired), who is one of only seven astronauts with more than 50 flights in rocket-powered vehicles. Entry into this out of this world promotion is free. The winner […]

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Debuts First St. Regis Resort in China with the opening of The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, Tibet Tibet’s First International Luxury Hotel, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, Offers a New Dimension of Luxury for the Region Lhasa, Tibet China / New York, New York (November 19, 2010) – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the debut of St. Regis first resort in China and first-ever luxury resort in Tibet, with the opening of The St. Regis Lhasa Resort. Standing on the […]

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THE TABLE IS SET FOR 28th ANNUAL AMERICAN WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL 2010 Luxury-Travel Auction Is Icing on the Cake At Puck / Lazaroff Charitable Foundation Event LOS ANGELES, CA – Sept. 22, 2010 – The countdown is on to the epicurean event of the season, the 28th annual American Wine & Food Festival, benefiting Los Angeles Meals on Wheels. On Saturday, Sept. 25, the nation’s top chefs will treat L.A.-area food and wine enthusiasts to a grand feast prepared for them under the stars from 6 – 11 p.m. […]

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Little Cream Books Drive by David Hall Produced by the luxury travel operator, Wanlilu who is based in Hong Kong, the Little Cream Books do not disappoint. Each book is small but packed with quality road trips – the cover is elegant cloth and each book comes in its own blue box. This book highlights 26 spectacular drives worldwide, one drive for each letter of the alphabet. Each drive lists at least one luxury car rental (possibly a Ferrari or Lamborghini) and at least one exclusive lodging. Think of yourself […]

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