England; number six on our world tour is a majestic marvel.

02/04/2011 By

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Long live the Queen! England stop number six on our world tour.

England or Great Britain to which it is sometimes referred almost ruled the entire world a century ago.  Although the need for conquering the world and Kings and Queens have become more of an authority “figure” than actual authority, people in England are still proud of their country and heritage.

This country  has come a long way from a gigantic colonial empire to a proud and active member of the EU.

Comprised mainly of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom is full of scenic locales and energetic cities, the capital city is London.   London is a city beyond comparison, representing itself as an icon of diversity with people from different races, creeds and all walks of life blended into its culture, in fact, England itself is home to nearly two million heritage points.

England is famous for its’ many architectural marvels, most notably the London Bridge.

The cities of York and Durham manifests the bygone era of country while Liverpool and Newcastle are modern industrial marvels. England can roughly be defined as a melting pot of just about everything you can imagine in the world in one place.

The country boasts a staggering population of around 61 million people, yet there is but one official language; English.   Other regional languages spoken are Welsh, Scottish, Gaelic, and Irish but English is most often used.

It is customary when you are meeting somebody for the first time to offer out your hand to shake. When visiting someone’s house a small gift like flowers or chocolates is customary.  An interesting etiquette to note; it is common practice to wait until everyone is served before eating. 

Long live these important places to visit while on a luxury travel tour of the United Kingdom:

In London

  • Buckingham Palace
  • Hampton Court Palace
  • Kensington Palace
  • Whitehall Palace
  • The Tower of London
  • London Bridge

In Scotland

  • The Bannockburn Heritage Centre
  • Ben Lawers Mountains

In Wales

  • Aberdulais Falls
  • King Arthur’s Labyrinth
  • Gold Mines, Great Orme Mines
  • Portmeirion Village
  • Rhossili Visitor Centre
  • Taff Valley Activity Centre
  • TechinQuest 

There are many ways to travel while in the United Kingdom including air, road, train and by sea.  You can traverse this vast land quite easily and visit a lot of different places in a short period of time.  We suggest that yet entirely unique. you spend at least at few days in each location.  Some of the must do luxury-accommodations in England; both located in London, are the Baglioni and the Milestone.  Each is remarkably beautiful and filled with all the modern amenities you would expect to see in a luxury hotel, yet each have a distinct style of their own. The Baglioni boasts an Italian style and flair while the Milestone boutique style hotel is  reminiscent of old England. 

Wherever you choose to stay or visit on your next luxury vacation to England make sure you take a moment to visit Buckingham Palace to see the changing of the guards and indulge in afternoon tea while you reflect on the most amazing parts of this dream vacation. 

England in all its’ glory and majesty is number six on the Luxe Travel Deals world tour.

Book with us today at 1-866-365-8747 or concierge@luxetraveldeals.com

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Ireland, a pot of gold awaits you.

01/27/2011 By

Luxury-travel-dreams-irelandErin go Braugh means long live Ireland and for many North Americans this is a familiar phrase.

According to a 2008 consensus a total of 36,278,332 Americans or 11.9% of the population claim Irish ancestry while a 2006 similar one indicated that 14% of all Canadians have Irish decent.

 Come journey with us on day four of our world luxury travel tour to the place where many of our ancestors hailed from. The magical land where pixies, fairies and leprechauns were rumoured to have existed in days long forgotten. There is no place like home!

Like many parts of North America, the summers are warm and the winters are moderate with some snow. Weather changes quite frequently in Ireland from cloudy to sunny and vice verse.  If you are planning to visit during the summer sport some lightweight woollen or cotton clothes.

In the early centuries Gaelic was spoken here and although many still know the language locals prefer speaking English.

Very social people, the Irish and are good at having lively chats with strangers.  Residents live in great harmony and make great friends. Visitors are welcomed with warmth and are always made to feel at home and will never be sent away on an empty stomach.  Food is always served at any time of the day, to the guest of course. Guests are the pride and joy of any Irish household; a long held tradition dating back to medieval times.

Dinner is considered to be a meal of importance as it is the time when the entire family gathers to eat and talk about important family issues.

A popular event in Ireland is local flea markets. Many towns set up flea markets for tourists and locals to shop.  Irish gold although somewhat less desirable,  is quite cheap and you can often find great deals on gold jewelry in these markets.

Some of the must see Ireland tourist attractions:

  • The Connemara countryside
  • The cliffs of Moher
  • The Burren
  • Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone
  • Lakes of Kilkenny

A few Ireland tidbits: 

A local popular saying of “top of the morning to you” should be replied with “and the rest of the day to you.”

An old Irish proverb ” May you live to be a hundred years old and one extra to repent.”

Ceade Mille Failte you will see often means a thousand welcomes.

Connemara marble is a famous Irish stone that is said to have magical healing powers.  Many Irish people carry a small stone in thier pocket and rub it for luck and for health. You just  may want to purchase a souvenir of one while in Ireland.

While you are in Ireland we suggest you stay at the all inclusive luxury hotel known as Dromoland Castle. Located eight miles from Shannon Airport this is one of the greenest and beautifulest landscapes in all of Ireland.  This exclusive hotel is a vacation within itself. Truly the stuff that legends are made of.

Call our Milwaukee travel agency today and book your next vacation to Ireland,  our fourth stop on this luxury travel world tour. We can be found at http://www.luxetraveldeals.com or 1-866-365-8747 by phone.

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Greece, our next stop on the Luxe Travel Deals world tour!

01/26/2011 By

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World tour, Day three;  fascinating Greece

Greece is one of the earliest civilizations and because they were excellent record keepers we know a lot about them. It is a country with rich history, heritage and culture. A mystical place where the Byzantine Empire once ruled and the great Ottoman Empires existed. It is considered to be the birth place of modern democracy.

Athens is the capital city of Greece and the original location of the Modern Day Olympics. Greece was the world center for western philosophy, political science, astronomy, mathematics, major scientific studies and many other mythological and factual data.

A Mediterranean country, it is a popular destination for world tourists. Known for its beautiful beaches, rich history and charming villages the Greek islands are one of the most wonderful luxury travel destinations to be explored by Cruise or Yacht.

Greece will definitely be one of the most memorable places that you will ever visit. One can never forget seeing buildings that literally hang off mountainous cliffs and seas of blue and white wherever you chance to look.

The population of Greece is around 11 million and the official language being spoken is Greek. Do not fret if you don’t speak Greek, because other popular languages are English and French.

Greece is located in Southern Europe bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea between Albania and Turkey. It is situated in the southern side of Balkan Peninsula. It is also bordered by Bulgaria and Macedonia in the southeast.

Greece is a place with strong historic and cultural background. There are different traditions and customs in different parts of the Greece. For example, the throwing back of a hand is considered to be a negative gesture here in Greece.

Some of the must see Greece tourist attractions include:

  • Athens (the spot of the historic Olympic Games)
  • The Parthenon in Athens
  • Arahova Mountains
  • The beaches in Lesvos
  • The wine vineyards in the countryside
  • The islands near the Aegean Sea
  • The wildlife preserve in Alonissos (Sporades Marine Park)
  • The famous, Moni Panagia Chozoviotissa, a Byzantine monastery in Amorgos
  • Oias famous cliffs

While in Greece, we suggest that you stay at the Mystique.

Situated on the famous cliffs of Oias, Mystique has spectacular views of the clearest blue waters and the famous Aegean Caldera. Full featured amenities, incredible gourmet food and wine are just some of the superb luxuries you will find at the Mystique.

Greece, day three on the Luxe Travel Deals world tour is one of the most fascinating and mythical countries in the world and a must see. Book your next vacation with Luxe travel deals agents by calling 1-866-365-8747 or by email at concierge@luxetraveldeals.com.


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Its a mad world afterall and its’ what my luxury travel dreams are made of!

12/14/2010 By

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Have you ever wondered, what is a luxury travel writer’s dream vacation?

As a travel writer for Luxe Travel Deals I have often been asked this very question in many different ways.  It usually goes something like this;  What is on your bucket list of luxury travel?  Falling short of an exact answer,  I usually smile and simply say let me think about it and I will get back to you.

With Christmas drawing nearer, I am nestled deep in the Laurentian Mountains planning my travel stories for the upcoming year.  Since I have some free time afforded to me,  I would like to share my top adventure luxury travel dreams or as I like to refer to them the “Mad Mad World of Dreamscapes”.

A Canadian by birth,  I have lived most of my life in one of the coldest climates on earth.  Most would assume my favorite destination would be some hot tropical island destination similar to Bora Bora far away from the cold.   That statement could not be farther than the truth.  I have never been much for  being part of the crowd,  I have my own style and just like my style, my adventure travel dreams are far from assuming.  They change consitently from year to year but for the moment,  they are as they appear.

I think because I have written so much about the wonder and intrigue in the world of travel,  perhaps, I am more demanding and harder to please than most people.   I simply believe that I deserve the very best when it comes to luxury travel and I am worth it.   This belief is the driving force behind what Luxe Travel Deals  offers to its’ clientele and the reason that I am so proud and committed to be part of it.  I suppose it is also why they have been in business for twenty seven years.

Enquiring minds wanted to know and I promised to deliver so without further adieu here is my luxury travel bucket list.

For what it is worth,  its’ a mad mad world,  but someone has to do it!

#1 I wish to spend a chilly night inside every ice hotel on the planet.

For the time being, I am planning to visit the Hotel de Glace in February during the winter carnival that is held in Quebec City.  Whilst I am there, I want to give the Bonhomme Carnivale a great big hug!  I will travel and stay for one night in the Ice Hotel.   I will brave the cold for one evening and will enjoy the rest of my time frolicking in The Fairmont le Chateau Frontenac.   During my vacation, I will try to track down a famous bottle of chilled ice wine to warm up the rest of this great vacation.  Probably not what you were expecting to be my number one choice?

#2  I have always dreamed of spending a night in a luxury resort completely immersed underwater so I could literally swim with the fishes.  

The Poseidon underwater resort in Fiji is among the worlds’ best underwater hotels and has an ever more  superb underwater restaurant.   I have a feeling that seafood will not be my choice of food for the night but perhaps a fillet of duck or wild deer with some foie gras may be more suitable?  Most girls grow up wanting to become a teacher or lawyer, I wanted to be an oceanographer.  I am not even sure I knew what that was at the time, but I think this is pretty close to fufilling that dream.

#3 Finally, my version of the seven ancient wonders of the world would go something like this.

First stop, a luxury train ride to the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru,  Easter Island a definite must, followed by the grand finale of an Egyptian pyramid tour.  My passion for travel and history combined in the comfort of a luxury villa is  a vacation fit for royalty.

Topping off each vacation with a stay at a luxury resort or hotel in each destination for some extra spa time and fine gourmet dining is my version of the perfect bucket list.  My list may be small but my adventure dreams are large.   I do however, know with the help of my friends at Luxe Travel Deals,  I can get there one adventure at a time!

If you would like infomation about these or any other luxury travel adventures that Luxe Travel Deals has to offer simply check out our luxury travel guide,  join our exclusive member club or call us at 1-866-365-8747.

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Luxury travel is where our heart is!

12/09/2010 By

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Luxury travel is not just about where you go, its about what you do when you arrive!

You have arrived at your luxury travel destination in Warsaw, Poland. Eager to get started on your luxury travel vacation you have checked into your hotel and unpacked your bags. Ready to explore this wonderful and exciting city you are prepared with loads of travel guides supplied by your luxury travel advisor and you are looking forward to the exciting day ahead.

After careful consideration you decide that the first stop on your Warsaw itinerary is going to be the Wilanow Palace. According to the travel guide, the palace boasts a huge garden park called the Rose Garden and its famous for hosting a multitude of cultural events and live concerts. Its original baroque architecture and exceptional artwork has rave reviews. Yes this is going to be awesome you think to yourself as you head out the door.

Camera and extra supplies in tow you set out for your Wilanow Palace adventure. You greet the doorman at your luxury hotel and ask him if he can hail you a taxi. He politely informs you that you will have to go inside and ask the receptionist to help as he is not cannot leave his post and has not seen a taxi pass nearby in hours.

Cordially, you say thank you as you head for the reception desk that currently is serving about twenty people waiting to check into this luxury hotel. You decide you do not wish to wait and prefer to take public transportation to your destination and once again seek the help of the doorman who quickly guides you on your way

Finally, somewhat exhausted you have arrived at the Wilanow Palace. It is a beautiful site to behold in all its grandeur. You begin to take some beautiful pictures and realize that your exhausted and hungry. Looking around for a spot to rest for a moment you come to the realization that the palace grounds are packed with tourists and there is not one seat available on the outdoor terrace. You decide perhaps you will take a tour of the palace and rest later. As you arrive at the entrance to the Palace, you realize that there is another line up and it will take about two hours before you are able to enter into the palace discourage you decide to head back to the hotel for a quick dinner and maybe a swim.

You think to yourself, this does not sound like the luxury travel vacation that I was dreaming about perhaps tommorrow is another day!

Picture in you mind the same scenario, only this time you have chosen to book your luxury travel vacation with one of our Luxe Travel Deals lifestyle planners. Our lifestyle planners take special care to make sure every detail of your luxury travel vacation is planned perfectly and that no small detail is left undone. This is the Luxe Travel Deals difference.

As you step out of one of our Virtuoso luxury hotels known as Le Meridien Bistrol in Warsaw, Poland you smile as you realize we already have a limousine outside waiting for you. The doorman instructs him to take you to the Wilanow Palace and tells him you will be greeted by an Execrate International tour guide. During the limosine ride you are greeted with Dom Perignon and carefully crafted canapes.

Upon arrival at the Wilanow, you are escorted to the front of the line and are greeted with a private touring of the Palace and its famous artwork including some which have yet to be viewed by the general public, When this amazing tour ends you are driven in your limousine to a five star restaurant Polish restaurant that has its own private terrace and finally back to Le Meridien for a relaxing nightcap.

Which luxury travel destination package would you choose?

Let our lifestyle planners at http://www.luxetraveldeals.com/ guide you on the right luxury travel journey so that you do not end up with a luxury travel vacation that feels more like a nightmare than a dream come true.

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Montreal a one of a kind weekend luxury vacation Christmas shopping experience.

12/05/2010 By

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Montreal Christmas luxury vacation is an Ogilvy’s tradition.

 Take one weekend out of your Christmas holidays schedule and experience a luxury vacation shopping trip to Montreal where a truly one of a kind experience awaits you.

Every Christmas for as long as I can remember my mother would gather all the neighbour children, bundle us up nice and warm and take us on the famous underground transportation system aptly referred to by locals as the “Metro.“

We would board the Metro porting cups of hot cocoa purchased in the Metro general store or `depanneur` and head towards downtown for our annual Christmas extravaganza. Thirty years later I still consider Montreal one of the greatest Christmas shopping luxury vacation spots in the world and a Christmas must do.

Located on one of the busiest main streets in Montreal known as Ste. Catherine Street is a Grand Dame landmark department store called Ogilvy’s and the main reason we took this yearly Christmas shopping trip and continue to do so.

Famous for its’ long held traditions this department store is one of the most luxurious and unique places to shop in Montreal.  A stone built magnificent structure over a hundred years old, it is the most unique department store perhaps in the entire world. Originally,  a single store it has since been transformed into a mega center that includes many boutiques and a fifth floor music hall called Tudor Hall.

Here you can spend hours shopping in boutiques such as Anne Klein, Louis Vuitton and Bugatti without ever stepping outside. As a complimentary private service personal shopping consultants like Francine Langevin will assist you with your wardrobe, Christmas wishlist and gift ideas to set you on your Merry way.

Although the shopping is exceptional it is not the shopping that attracts yearly visitors to this unique spot.  For the past fifty years a Scottish bag piper has been summoned to action each and every day from noon until one o’clock to fill the department store with famous highland music.

Sitting underneath the most beautiful decorated gigantic Christmas tree Santa and his elves greet the Children as the adults are memorized by the sounds of these highland pipes ringing throughout the megacenter Outside on the streets hundreds gather to take pictures and marvel at the famous Ogilvy Christmas window.Luxury-vacation-Ogilvy-Christmas-display This window is decorated each and every year with a winter wonderland village that has always inspired Montrealers young and old. A integral part of this unique luxury travel experience, Christmas in Montreal would not be the same without a trip to Ogilvy’s department store window display.

Top off this unique luxury vacation experience with a weekend stay at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth located minutes from many boutiques, restaurants, bars and theatres.  The hotel is located on top of the Montreal train station and has been the hotel of choice for British royalty since its inception. The Queen Elizabeth is the top five star hotel in Montreal and as a Virtuoso exclusive member you will receive room upgrades, buffet breakfast for two daily in Bistro Le Montrealais and a 50$ food and beverage credit.

Located in the hotel is the world famous Beaver Club.  After a long day of Christmas shopping this luxury vacation  gourmet dining experience makes this trip extraordinary.

Our luxury travel advisors suggests that you take a romantic horse and buggy ride through the cobblestone streets of old Montreal to make your weekend the perfect Christmas luxury vacation. As snow falls lightly on your nose, you will feel like you have been instantly transported into mid century France as you marvel at the amazing stone architecture filled with French mid century royal influence that winds through old Montreal.  Artists and musicians fill the streets with unique European flare and the hundreds of bars, boutiques and restaurants offer their own unique speciality items.

The perfect Montreal luxury vacation Christmas shopping extravaganza, hot homemade cocoa, a trip to Ogilvy’s Christmas window display, a caleche ride through old Montreal, and a stay at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, priceless. 

Call us today at Luxe Travel Deals  to book your next luxury vacation to Montreal, a one stop shop!

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A Californian luxury honeymoon has more than you can ever ask for!

12/01/2010 By

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California’s mountainous valleys provide a multitude of secret coves for lovers to escape and steal a romantic kiss.  Sitting back and relaxing on the mountain while enjoying a private picnic is the best way to experience a romantic honeymoon moment. It will remind you that beauty and luxury is sometimes found in the simplest things.

Nestled on the coast in beautiful La Jolla, just north of San Diego, is a small luxury hotel call La Valencia and is one of our favorite choices for the perfect honeymoon getaway.

La Valencia is located near many boutiques and contains three distinctive restaurants including the Sky Room, Whaling Bar & Grill and The Mediterranean Room each offering a variety of distinctive dishes The hotel comprises of suites with ocean views, living rooms and separate bedrooms. Several of the suites offer a balcony, whirlpool tubs, luxury bathrooms and wet bar. The ocean side luxury villas shine with modern yet comfortable furnishing each designed with Italian marble floors and granite bathrooms.

Wherever you are in the world, you will surely love the romantic feeling in the air of this number one honeymoon destination in the world. The place is a host to newly weds, lovers, and married couples who are celebrating their anniversaries because it has a reputation for being fun, full of adventure, relaxation, and a higher level of elegance and luxury.  Luxury hotels, romantic restaurants, candlelit dinners, secluded beach fronts are just some of the things that could be yours to enjoy on a California honeymoon.

Why choose a California honeymoon?

Because simply it is no less than perfect!  The accommodations are cozy yet luxurious and a walk on the beach during the break of dawn or as the sun sets will convince you that this is truly one of the most beautiful places in North America. The Californian climate and coastline are superb and set the tone for popular activities including sailing, hiking, kayaking, surfing, and private mountain picnics.

California has something for everyone and for the wine lover, the Sonoma and Napa Valleys are the perfect spots to visit. A Californian wine tour during May, June, September or October is an absolute must.  The vintages and vineyards are among the best in the world.

For the Spa enthusiasts; Los Angeles and desert luxury vacations in Palm Springs are the most recommended spots to discover.

Whatever your preference you can be assured that a California honeymoon will have whatever you desire.

You may choose from an array of honeymoon packages that combine romance, outdoor adventures and recreational activities because things like horseback riding, skiing, river rafting, golfing, trekking, swimming, and romantic interludes are part of daily life in California.

Let us help you plan your California honeymoon vacation. Talk to our luxury travel agents at Luxe Travel Deals by calling 1-866-365-8747 or by email at concierge@luxetraveldeals.com.

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Luxury resort of Thai wellness

11/25/2010 By

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Chiva-Som Thai Luxury Resort

For the past 15 years, timeless Chiva-Som International Health Resort on a peaceful beach at the Royal City of Hua Hin, Gulf of Thailand has been inviting world-weary travelers to replenish themselves by following their personalized path to health and wellness under loving supervision of caring staff. This luxury resort 185 kilometers south of Bangkok is no ordinary place, and in some way defies description in terms of contemporary opulence. Guests are happy here.

In true luxury resort style, the 70 individual Spa Treatment Rooms complement a fusion of wellness opportunities that include a kinesis studio in addition to watsu, floatation and outdoor swimming pools. Elsewhere, kneipp baths, saunas and steam baths wait to welcome you to wellness after time spent healthily in the Spa gymnasium. Because fusion wellness is about sensible eating too, Chiva-Som specializes in supervised personal detox diets that ensure guests continue to enjoy everything that the resort has to offer.

A place for private contemplation in a luxury resort

Within the “Haven for Life” that is Chiva-Som, 58 stylishly equipped suites nestle within 7 acres of lush tropical gardens along the beachfront.  Elsewhere Thai Pavilions offer moments for quiet contemplation, while gazing out to sea from a truly exceptional luxury travel resort.

Award-winning Spa cuisine features fresh organic fruit and vegetables from a private garden scented with intriguing flavors. Thai herbs and spices scintillate the senses when dining in the Emerald Room or at the Taste of Siam Restaurant by the sea. So proud are Chefs at Chiva-Som that you can take their recipes for tenderest steaks, softest chicken, delicate fish and freshest vegetables back home with you.

Reserve a suite at this luxury resort with LuxeTravelDeals,

We are in the wellness-travel business and have many fine offerings like this on our books.  When you are ready, please contact us at conceirge@luxetraveldeals.com to begin your journey to a luxury resort where you may refresh your soul.


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Luxury travel overnights in Chichibu, Japan

11/24/2010 By

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Unusual luxury travel break near Tokyo

The sometimes-sleepy little town of Chichibu is a short ninety-minute Red Arrow train trip from Tokyo, but worlds apart from big city life. Here dormitory homes and temples share a green landscape with streams and waterfalls, and sometimes the only sounds out in the nearby countryside are those of grazing sheep. Perhaps you are wondering what this has to do with luxury travel by now.

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For over three centuries, things have changed suddenly on December 3 every year at Chichibu, as teams of local people in traditional dress appear, and draw thirty-five foot high decorated floats lit by lanterns through narrow streets. Two hours of spectacular fireworks follow. These are in honor of a two thousand year shrine, and were the inspiration for the comic opera The Mikado too. Many holidaymakers on luxury travel holidays prefer to stop over at a simple Chichibu hotel, so that they can take in a little more of the excitement of the night. The next morning they return to Tokyo, to continue with other excitement on their Japanese luxury travel holiday.

No shortage of Tokyo Luxury Travel Hotels

LuxeTravelDeals are proud to represent four fine Virtuoso Hotels in Tokyo, namely Mandarin Oriental, Park Hyatt, Ritz Carlton and the Peninsula. Whichever one you would prefer us to book, you may rely on sumptuous luxury and superb service wherever you go. Japan claims to be the ultimate luxury travel experience, for the way that it blends first world standards and traditional culture.

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Our attentive staff at conceirge@luxetraveldeals.com would appreciate the opportunity to sort out all the details of your Tokyo luxury travel plans, just for you.

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Relax in Austria’s finest luxury accommodations

11/19/2010 By

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Finest luxury accommodations, Salzburg

We were so excited when we arrived in Mozart’s birthplace Salzburg, Austria at ten that morning. We barely had time to drop our baggage off in the care of attentive staff at Luxury Hotel Sacher at Schwarzstraße Avenue home of luxury accommodations on the banks of the River Salzach before we drove off again to squeeze every possible moment out of an exciting day.  After some debate (for there were so many things to see) we decided to head off first to 11th Century Hohensalzburg Castle where it towers 120 meters above the City on a rocky outcrop.

After a short stopover at Stiftkirche St Peter where we were awestruck by the magnificence of the 9th Century Rococo Church, we took a quick turn through Christian catacombs carved in ancient rock before we headed straight for Mozart’s Birthplace that my music mad wife just had to see. Could you believe we even saw the composer’s violin that he played on as a child. We decided to round off the day with the latter part of the afternoon spent in the Salzkammergut Lake District where we sipped a glass of cooler each  as we took in the spectacular beauty of this special place.

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Sacher Queen of Luxury Accommodations in Salzburg

When we got back to our luxury Hotel Sacher I was delighted to find everything set out in our luxury suite as I had requested,  and just as one expects when staying in top luxury hotels like these. The appointments in our sixty square meter luxury accommodations were a superb blend of modern technology and retro styling as befits a hotel built in 1863. Historic works of art, antiques, frescoes, silk-lined walls and elaborate carpets rested easily with state of the art audiovisual equipment and a bathroom that left me lost for words for once.

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After dressing for dinner in our luxury hotel we sipped cocktails listening to live music in the Piano Bar before treating ourselves to Austrian culinary specialities in Restaurant Roter Salon where we enjoyed floodlit views of Church Spires in the Old Town. We went Austrian that night, and dined on delicious Wiener Schnitzels accompanied by a gentle local wine, followed by decadent Apfelstrudel cake and coffee for desert. Tomorrow it will be time to walk it off. Tonight we will enjoy a nighttime view of Salzburg before retiring to our luxury accommodations suite.

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Best Luxury Accommodations Just for You

Are you ready to fulfill your Austrian dreams and visit Salzburg, Birthplace of the Prince of Waltz? Speak to our luxury travel advisors at concierge@luxetraveldeals.com about the finest luxury accommodations in which to stay.

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