Billionaire’s Pool at The Brando On a whim I decided to set up an alert in May 2016 for two business class tickets on Air Tahiti Nui for multiple dates surrounding our 10th Wedding Anniversary in August 2016. Imagine my surprise one night about one week later when two seats popped up as available. I knew this trip must be meant to be, so I grabbed the seats, handed over an obscene number of AAdvantage miles (320,000) and started piecing the rest of the trip together. Champag

These are my picks for the top five hot new beach hotels for 2015. 1. Condado Vanderbilt What is not to love about a former grand dame of a hotel that has been lovingly and completely restored? Oh, and it’s super easy to get to from the Northeast. Did I mention no passport required? Perfect for long weekend getaways or week long vacations. A great location in San Juan for exploring or doing nothing at all. http://www.condadovanderbilt.com/default-en.html 2. Rosewood at Baha M

30% off Suites at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grand Lakes from January through March 2015! Are you looking for a warm weather getaway? Is it time to take a Disney vacation? Consider this exclusive Virtuoso promotion which includes a 30% savings on Suites, Virtuoso amenities, and an additional $100 USD resort credit PER NIGHT! The complimentary Virtuoso amenities are as follows: Full breakfast buffet for two daily in Highball & Harvest $100 resort credit once per stay Compliment

During my time in Cancun I decided to pop over to the Ritz-Carlton to see their new room product. We stayed at the hotel last November for Thanksgiving, but they had just started the renovations and all of the renovated rooms were occupied, so I had not yet seen the updates. The renovations are gorgeous! The rooms had always been extremely well-maintained and spotlessly cleaned, but they used to be quite dated and very traditional. They now have a fresh modern “beachy” feel.

We spent Thanksgiving week at The Ritz-Carlton Cancun to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Once again, we had an absolutely wonderful time (see also 2007 and 2011). We stayed in a lovely Ocean View Suite which had nearly 900 square feet of space, one and half bathrooms, and beautiful ocean views. Our days were spent mainly on the beach, although we did enjoy the Quiet Pool one afternoon. The waves can be big, especially when compared to the Caribbean, but it makes the swimming

Every year after Virtuoso Travel Week my company has an annual retreat. This year we took a short flight from Las Vegas to Tucson and stayed at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, an amazing luxury hotel set in the high Sonoran Desert with gorgeous views of the Tortolita Mountains. It is located approximately thirty-five minutes from the airport in the town of Marana. This is truly a resort destination. It feels a little bit like going to Mexico, but without having to leave the c

Do you have fond memories of summer trips to the lake when you were younger? Relive that experience, but this time in luxury, at The Ritz-Carlton Lodge Reynolds Plantation. Located 75 miles from Atlanta this lakeside retreat has something for everyone. What did I love about my stay? Club Lounge with a wide variety of food and beverage options. Large and inviting spa and fitness complex with complimentary guest access. Gracious Southern hospitality from staff. Recently renovat

Exclusive offer for guests of Ritz-Carlton STARS advisors at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Receive a $100 resort credit per day for all stays through April 8, 2013. This offer is applicable to all room categories, but can only be booked through a STARS advisor so contact me today to make your reservation at the hottest new luxury resort in the Caribbean. #stars #doradobeacharitzcarltonreserve #puertorico #caribbean #theritzcarlton #beach

What could make lots of snow in Colorado even better? You taking advantage of the STARS exclusive offer at The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch for the 7th night free on any room category for new reservations between now and March 31, 2013 (Blackout dates: February 28 – March 2, 2013). In addition to snow sports they have an outdoor heated pool, beautiful spa, and wonderful dining options – Anderson’s Cabin is a must! Contact us today to discuss your next ski vacation. #theritzcar

We visited the USVI for an extra long holiday weekend. It’s an easy nonstop flight from many places in the eastern US and a must visit destination for sailing and snorkeling enthusiasts. We loved our stay at both resorts and can’t wait to go back. St. Thomas – The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas Excellent hospitality. Delicious food. Water sports galore. The Virtuoso complimentary amenities for 2013 are: Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability Daily Buffet breakfast, for up to tw

Thanks to the Jamaica Tourist Board I had the opportunity to visit Jamaica and visit six fabulous luxury hotels. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect about Jamaica. I kept an open mind and was truly wowed by the spirit of the people and the deliciousness of the cuisine. Oh, and the beaches are amazing too! There are lots of nonstop flights to Jamaica, making it an easy destination to get to even if you can only escape for a long weekend. It’s even easier when I book VIP

Your beautiful welcome amenity upon arrival to your room at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas. Great resort with amazing service, fabulous food, and water-sports galore. Book through me by 9/30 for travel through 12/15 and receive the following: – $100 Daily Credit to the resort – Breakfast for two daily in Bleuwater – Upgrade at Booking from Resort View to Ocean View It’s time for a getaway – warm ocean water, soft Caribbean breezes, and you don’t have to do any dishes or make y

I had a relaxing and productive stay at the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia in a Superior Room for two nights last week. This is a wonderful property in the perfect city center location for business travel or sight-seeing. See additional pictures in the photo tour below. Pro tip: The pretzel appetizer at 10 Arts Lounge is an absolute must. Contact us today to book your stay and receive special amenities only available from Ritz-Carlton STARS agents. You can’t VIP yourself, so get i

During my trip to New York City for the 2012 Virtuoso Northeast Regional Meeting I had the opportunity to do a site inspection of the Ritz-Carlton Central Park. What a beautiful hotel! The location is perfect and the rooms were stunning. I especially liked the suites that had living spaces with views of Central Park, and bedrooms that faced a quiet interior courtyard. Perfect for light sleepers! Did you know that a route change means that you will be able to see the Macy’s Th

This is the first post in a three part series on my recent twelve day trip to Mexico. I stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Cancun, Grand Velas Riviera Maya, and the Rosewood Mayakoba. I also did a site inspection of the Fairmont Mayakoba. The first four nights of my trip were spent with two friends at the Ritz-Carlton Cancun. What a fabulous experience! This was my third stay at the hotel in the past four years. The service, food, and amenities have been consistently great during eve

My husband had a two day conference in Boston and I had an amazing email offer for a Club Level Room at the Ritz-Carlton Boston Common. We decided to combine business and leisure and enjoy the city life for a few days. Rooms: Club Level Deluxe Room Newer, modern furnishings (rooms renovated in 2008), bathroom with separate tub and shower and separate WC, comfortable bed, no city noise from windows Location: Located at the end of Boston Common on a quiet side street off of T

We had a fabulous time at the Ritz-Carlton with our friends. This hotel does a great job of providing numerous activity opportunities, especially if you’re a foodie. We had a blast at the Tequila Tasting, enjoyed the free use of the boogie boards, and the varied options for meals. It’s easy to get here, but hard to leave! Rooms: Ocean Front Room Overall the decor of the hotel and the rooms is a bit dowdy (personal taste) and heavily European influenced – think wealthy aristoc