Archive | May 21st, 2008

Travel Luggage Free When Staying At The Luxury Collection’s Hotels & Resorts

The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali

Thanks to a new partnership with Luggage Forward and Newspaper Direct, guests at The Luxury Collection’s hotels and resorts will now enjoy luggage free travel and having access to more than 600 newspapers and publications.

The Luxury Collection consists of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, including Laguna Resort & Spa, Bali; Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, Arizona; Grande Bregtagne, Athens; The Phoenician, Scottsdale; and Hotel Imperial, Kuala Lumpur.

“We define The Luxury Collection by our guests and the experiences and services they demand and expect. Nothing less than an exceptional level of service, perfect location and indigenous personal offerings will do,” said Ross Klein, President of Starwood’s Luxury Brands Group. “We are proud to launch the brand’s first global partnerships in our continued effort to offer our guests a portal to the world’s most enriching experiences found only within The Luxury Collection.”

Through the exclusive partnership with Luggage Forward, The Luxury Collection offers the brand’s newest service Luxury Collection Luggage Liaison. Imagine having booked a stay at one of The Luxury Collection’s hotels. Prior to departure, Luggage Forward’s door-to-door luggage delivery service will retrieve your baggage and send it to the hotel to be placed in your room. If you wish, they can also unpack your luggage before you arrive.

Picture how good it would feel when you don’t need to worry about your luggage and can travel with a peace of mind - knowing that your belongings will wait for you in your hotel room. No need to carry bags to and from the airport, stand in long check-in lines, or hang around the baggage claim.

You can also use the Luggage Liaison service for your return trip. Just pack your bags and let The Luxury Collection do the rest - including delivery of any purchases you made during the trip.

“Luggage Forward has fundamentally changed the travel experience by providing a global luggage delivery service that offers convenience, service and unparalleled reliability by circumventing the airline process”, said Aaron Kirley, Co-Founder of Luggage Forward. “We are pleased to be working with a brand as respected as The Luxury Collection that has taken the innovative step of adding Luggage Forward as one of the brand’s first global partners.”

For more information on Luggage Liaison, visit www.luxurycollection.com/luggage.

Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, Arizona

Through The Luxury Collection’s partnership with NewspaperDirect, the world leader in multi-channel newspaper and magazine content distribution, you can receive the same-day editions of your favourite magazines from home. Choose from more than 600 newspapers and magazines from 77 countries and have them delivered to your room during your stay. You can also select and purchase publications.

“NewspaperDirect is honored to partner with the Luxury Collection,” said Alex Kroogman, CEO of NewspaperDirect. “Luxury Collection’s prominence and stature within the hospitality industry is a testament to its dedication to fulfilling the needs of every guest. We strongly believe that the ND Press service will be a great fit for this prestigious brand and will be a distinctive amenity for guests who need more than just a local newspaper.”

The Luxury Collection’s new partnerships surely put the company on the forefront of guest hospitality. With Luggage Liaison and NewspaperDirect’s services, you can expect a truly blissful stay at your chosen destination.

For more information on The Luxury Collection, visit http://www.luxurycollection.com/

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Hotwire.com Reveals Travel Trends For Memorial Day

Chicago - the most popular Memorial Day weekend destination

With rising gas prices, ridiculous airline add-ons, and an uncertain economy, many Americans choose staycations for the upcoming Memorial weekend May 23 - 27. Opting for a destination close to home makes perfect sense for today’s price-savvy travellers.

For example, people living in Los Angeles pick Las Vegas as their staycation spot and Detroit residents choose Chicago - the most popular Memorial Day destination for the second consecutive year. By checking into a nearby hotel, travellers can enjoy little luxuries such as relaxing by the pool, visiting the hotel spa, or ordering room service.

“Taking a staycation cuts travel time and hassle to a spectacular minimum and allows families to save money on getting to/from the airport, airfare, the high Euro, etc,” said Clem Bason, travel expert at Hotwire.com. “Through our relationships with top travel brands, we can offer four-star hotel rooms for two-star prices and discount car rentals for as low as $13.95 per day.”

According to hotel booking data from Hotwire.com, the top ten Memorial Day weekend destinations include:

(2007 rankings in parentheses):

1.  Chicago, Illinois (1)                         

2.  Las Vegas, Nevada (22)                    

3.  San Francisco, California (3)          

4.  New York City, New York (12)          

5.  Seattle, Washington (16)             

6. Los Angeles, California (5)

7. Washington D.C. (2)

8. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (10)

9. Boston, Massachusetts (7)

10. Orlando, Florida (11)

J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Independent Travel Web Site Satisfaction Study(SM) recognized Hotwire for ranking “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Independent Travel Web Sites, Two Years in a Row.”

 

Below Clem Bason presents some great staycations options for Memorial Day weekend that are available on Hotwire.com:

Atlanta - take a CNN Studio Tour for a behind-the-scenes look at the 24-hour news service (entry $9-12)

-          $79 per night for a 4-star hotel in Downtown Atlanta

-          $79 per night for a 3.5-star hotel in Midtown Atlanta

-          $59 per night for a 3.5-star hotel in Downtown Atlanta

 

Savannah - Take a Oglethorpe Trolley tour in Savannah’s historic district or visit the immensely popular 700 Kitchen Cooking School. In Hilton Head Island, hit the beach or play golf, or visit the interactive Coastal Discovery Museum, where families can learn about the history and wildlife of sea islands.

-          $246 per night for a 4-star resort hotel in Hilton Head Island (listed on Hotwire.com as beachfront hotel with pool)

-          $169 per night for a 3.5-star hotel in Savannah Historic District

-          $139 per night for a 3-star hotel in Savannah Historic District

-          $114 per night for a 3-star hotel in Hilton Head Island

 

Nashville - Listen to country music and visit the Country Music Museum or go outlet shopping near Opryland

-          $172 per night for a 4-star hotel in Downtown Nashville -Vanderbilt University - Metrocenter  

-          $126 per night for a 4-star hotel in the Opryland area

-          $122 per night for a 3.5-star condo in Opryland Area  

-          $59 per night for a 3-star hotel in Nashville South - Antioch 

 

As you can see, staying close to home can pay off in spades!

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