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By Karen Tina Harrison, About.com Guide

The Fitzpatrick Manhattan, a New York City Hotel with Authentic Irish Charm Created: Saturday, May 11, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Fitzpatrick Manhattan hotel offers authentic Irish hospitality in New York City.
Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace: Vegas Glamour, Japanese Artistry, & Celeb-Chef Buzz Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Why stay at Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace in Las Vegas? Because it's an enclave of privacy and exquisite service, with the sensational Nobu restaurant Las Vegas steps away.
Why Luxury Travelers Love Nobu Restaurants and Nobu Hotels Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa created Nobu Restaurants and Nobu Hotels, and people around the world love them. Find out why Chef Nobu is a living legend.
Quebec City Luxury Travel Guide Created: Monday, March 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Why take a luxury travel vacation in Quebec City, Canada? Quebec City is gorgeous and historic, with hotels and restaurants you'll love.
What Does "Pet-Friendly Hotel" Really Mean? Created: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Some pet-friendly hotels are truly pet-friendly. Others are faux-friendly. These hotels feel harass and overcharge pet owners. Here's how to find a truly pet-friendly hotel.
The Benjamin, a New York City Hotel that Guarantees Your Good Night's Sleep Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Benjamin, a pet-friendly New York City hotel in midtown Manhattan, guarantees a good night's sleep to guests, human and otherwise.
THE US GRANT, San Diego's Must-Experience Landmark Grand Hotel Created: Saturday, March 16, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Why stay at The US Grant hotel in San Diego? Because this beloved local landmark is San Diego's grand hotel, and simply the place to stay.
What Are Celebrity Chefs Really Like? Created: Sunday, May 05, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 06, 2013
A close-up, personal look at Las Vegas's top chefs and celebrity chefs
Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appétit: Sin City's Celebrity-Chef Food Festival in May Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 05, 2013
Here's what makes Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appétit not just the best celebrity chef food festival in Las Vegas, but one of the best food festivals in the world.
How to Pack Light and Travel Carryon Only, and Still Look Good Everywhere Created: Sunday, February 17, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013
Traveling lighter means traveling happier. Here's how to pack light and fly carryon only.
Terranea Resort, a Dining and Restaurant Destination in Los Angeles, California Created: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Terranea Resort, a Southern California hotel with great L.A. restaurants, a Los Angeles dining destination.
Garden Tourism for Global Luxury Travelers Created: Thursday, May 26, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
What garden tourism is and how it fits into luxury travel for those who love gardens.
Hotel Club Floors and VIP Lounges Created: Sunday, March 20, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
How to get into hotel club floor rooms and executive lounges and enjoy VIP luxury travel perks.
The World's Best Places to Eat Created: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
New York celebrity chef Pichet Ong picks the world's top 10 places to eat: amazing food, great restaurants, and delicious dishes everywhere.
St. Lucia in the Caribbean: Luxury Travel Destination for Chocolate Lovers Created: Saturday, April 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
One great reason to visit St. Lucia in the Caribbean is its amazing chocolate and chocolate-related things to do.
Mexico City's Best Luxury Hotels Created: Monday, March 25, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Mexico City's best hotels are in the center of town. Here the top luxury hotels in Mexico City.
Victor Fiorillo, Luxury Travel Guest Author & Proud Philadelphian Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013
Bio of Victor Fiorillo, Philadelphia magazine editor, Philly restaurant writer, and luxury travel contributor at About.com.
Cenote Cave Diving & Snorkeling, The Riviera Maya's Deluxe Adventure Created: Saturday, March 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013
What's it like to snorkel and scuba-dive in cenote caves in Mexico's Riviera Maya?
Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans' Top Luxury Hotel Created: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013
Why stay at Windsor Court Hotel? Because it's New Orleans' best hotel, with great rooms, food, views, and service that makes guests feel important.
Christine Lim, Guest Author Created: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013
Bio of Christine Lim, contributor and travel writer at About's Luxury Travel site.
St Lucia's Best Luxury Hotels Created: Thursday, April 18, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
St. Lucia in the Caribbean is filled with gorgeous hotels and beach resorts. Here's a picky list of the best St. Lucia resorts.
St. Lucia: Luxury Travel Guide to a Magnificent Caribbean Island Created: Monday, April 08, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
St. Lucia, a stunning Caribbean island of rainforests and volcanic peaks, has become a luxury travel magnet. Here is a handy, one-Web-page guide to Saint Lucia luxury travel.
Inspirato with American Express, an Elite Vacation Club for Luxury Travelers Created: Sunday, March 17, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Why some luxury travelers, especially those with American Express cards, join Inspirato with American Express, an elite vacation club.
Cimarroncita Ranch for Cowboy Ecotourism in New Mexico Created: Sunday, June 26, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Authentic Wild West vacations at Cimarroncita Ranch in New Mexico offer amazing scenery, fly-fishing, and horseback riding.
The Ritz-Carlton, America's Beloved, Classic Luxury Hotel Brand Created: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
The Ritz-Carlton is a luxury hotel legend. See what makes it different from other five-star hotels, and decide if you'll like Ritz-Carlton.
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore: Modern, Five-Star Luxury on the Historic Harbor Created: Saturday, November 24, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is a modern, luxurious, five-star hotel right on the harbor. Read what makes this Baltimore's best hotel and one of the best weekend getaways on the US East Coast.
Langham, London Hotel: The Original Grand Hotel, Reborn for the 21st Century Created: Sunday, April 08, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
Elegance reigns at The Langham London hotel, the original grand hotel, reborn for 21st-century luxury travelers.
Thompson Toronto Hotel, a Stylish Luxury Boutique Hotel in Ontario, Canada Created: Thursday, December 15, 2011 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
The lowdown on Thompson Toronto Hotel, a boutique hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. What to expect from Thompson Toronto Hotel.
The Benjamin Hotel in NYC Guarantees Good Sleep to Guests. But How? Created: Sunday, April 21, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013
The Benjamin Hotel in NYC guarantees a good night's sleep. Here's what this hotel sleep program involves, and how you can sleep better at home.
Asia's Top 12 Sacred Pilgrimage Sites & Holy Temples Created: Sunday, July 17, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013
To really see the Asian continent, you can't miss these top sacred sites and holy temples in Asia.
Elevate Destinations' Private Tours for Luxury Travel with a Social Conscience Created: Sunday, October 23, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Elevate Destinations luxury travel private tours help people and envirnments around the world.
Waldorf Astoria Naples Resort: Style, Value, Family Fun on Florida's Gulf Coast Created: Thursday, May 31, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 19, 2013
Waldorf Astoria Naples, a luxury resort near, but not on, the beach on Florida's Gulf Coast.