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Apr 26, 2008 | 4:56 am

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http://www.tradewindaviation.com/
http://seaportair.com/

http://www.flyush.com/
scheduled helicopter services
(manhattan - JFK, EWR, bridgeport)
(JFK - bridgeport)

http://v1jets.com/
http://www.luxist.com/2008/08/19/mod...tauk-seaplane/
scheduled seaplane services
(manhattan - hamptons)

arrival services >

primarily domestic >

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

"Paying for Celebrity Status" >

AA's "5 Star" service - 877-578-2702

Airport Assistance Worldwide

LJR & Associates

http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/fivestarservice.jsp

http://www.isroyalusa.com/
Royal Airport Concierge Service 866.769.2590

https://www.airportconciergeservices.com/
RML Airport Concierge Services (310) 677-5015

BKK arrival service
Royal Care & Service Company

DXB arrival service
https://www.marhabaservices.com/

DXB - Al Majlis VIP Program
incl limo transfers between plane and lounge
http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/Engl...ces/Al+Majlis/

SIN Jet Quay
http://www.jetquay.com.sg/
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=826035

MRU
http://www.yulounge.com/

PUJ VIP services (can be arranged through Punta Cana Resort)
http://www.puntacana.com/page.aspx?id=16&mid=3

http://www.heathrowbyinvitation.com/

paid lounges
http://www.plaza-ppl.com/

private jets
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=776155

http://elitetraveler.com/news_detail...esaver-program
http://www.jetsuiteair.com/suitesaver/
west coast VLJs from $1000/flight for 4 pax ($250pp)

buy seats on private flights http://wannajet.com/

http://www.mcas.co.jp/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...elicopter.html
narita helicopter transfers

can be used to look up airport transfer cost, meal plans, and other information >
http://www.perfectescapes.com/ . http://reservation.travelaffiliatepro.com/index.php . http://www.travelocity.com

update >
new - sounds great >
http://www.akairportconcierge.com/

expanded >
http://www.aa.com/i18n/urls/fivestarservice.jsp

previously >
http://www.isroyalusa.com/ (no US immigration)
https://www.airportconciergeservices.com/ (no mention of immigration)

http://www.superiortravellers.com/
http://www.vip-777.com/
http://www.asiafasttrack.com/
http://www.tothepp.com/
http://www.airasia.com/my/en/flightinfo/redcarpet.page

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Jul 6, 2008 | 8:00 am

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Aug 25, 2008 | 4:03 pm

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Sep 10, 2008 | 6:34 pm

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amanresorts on google maps >

amanpulo
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=s...77591&t=h&z=13

amansara
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...=18&iwloc=addr

hotel bora bora
http://maps.google.it/?ie=UTF8&ll=-1...03455&t=k&z=18

amanjena
http://maps.google.it/?ie=UTF8&ll=31...03455&t=h&z=18

amanwella
http://maps.google.it/?ie=UTF8&ll=6....03455&t=h&z=18

amangalla
http://maps.google.it/?ie=UTF8&ll=6....03455&t=h&z=18

amankila
http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=-8.50....9&r=0&src=msa

amanpuri
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=s...09699&t=h&z=16

amanusa
http://maps.google.it/?ie=UTF8&ll=-8...03455&t=h&z=18

amanwana and surrounding areas
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showpost....45&postcount=9

aman-i-khas
http://maps.google.it/maps?hl=it&ie=...03455&t=h&z=18

amanbagh
http://maps.google.it/maps?hl=it&ie=...03455&t=h&z=18

amangani
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&cl...,0.004839&z=17

amandari
http://maps.google.de/maps?t=h&hl=en...,0.004141&z=18

amanjiwo
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...04839&t=h&z=17

amanyara
http://maps.google.it/?ie=UTF8&om=1&...,0.019398&z=15

aman new delhi
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...04839&t=h&z=17

aman summer palace (general area) >
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=summer...04839&t=k&z=17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nama

The Aman Sveti Steffan is 42.2558,18.89098

http://maps.google.com/maps?client=s...04839&t=h&z=17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

the aman [amantaka] location is marked in the center of this map. >
http://774766.vikara-architecture.com/site.html

satellite view of that location. >
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...9,0.00294&z=18

amancaya

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hubertus

http://maps.google.it/?ie=UTF8&z=16&...17359&t=k&om=1

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? le melezin is somewhere along this .5 mile long road >
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=s...19355&t=h&z=15

? amankora has 5 lodges

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Sep 30, 2008 | 10:48 am

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South of the Rio Grande

I've found that most of the best hotels in Latin America aren't part of any big international chain, apart from a few here and there run by Four Seasons, R-C, and Orient-Express. This Luxury Latin America site has done a lot of the weeding out and reviews what look to be the best choices in each country.

I've also found some gems through the LHW site and the Small Luxury Hotels site. Like some others have mentioned, some good deals sometimes on LuxuryLink.com and even SkyAuction.com for some spots. (Just be sure to read all the fine print to tally up the fees.)

May 2, 2009 | 8:34 am

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Luxury and Virtuoso

I got an even better rate through my Virtuoso agent (Linda Terrill) when I went to Scotland last month -- more than what I found on the Virtuoso.com site -- and I got an amazing upgrade. When I asked for shipboard credits on a cruise she booked, I got those too. It's amazing what you can get from TA's these days if you ask. I think agents are pretty hungry. And I know for certain the hotels in the U.K. are!

May 29, 2009 | 6:55 pm

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africa >

http://journeysbydesign.com/ (seasons etc)
http://africatravelresources.com/ (maps)
http://www.mtbeds.co.za/ last minute deals, including luxury properties/trains
http://www.tagasafarisafrica.com/afr...i-specials.htm other deals
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8635303.stm rovos rail wreck

*****

seem to recall this blog's main site coming up somewhere here.
http://blog.tripkick.com/
but the blog actually has lots of pictures, of different rooms/suites etc at various hotels. recent posts include some PH, st regis, FS. great stuff ^ unfortunately it doesnt seem to have really frequent updates.

another reference http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...yster-com.html

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toiletries
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321379
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=336404

european boutique sites from francophile
http://www.chateauxhotels.com/
http://www.romantikhotels.com/

reethi rah protest / dispute
http://www.maldivestourismupdate.com...eethi-rah.html

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/9822986-post29.html rough job

http://www.youtube.com/user/iloveluxuryhotels#g/u
http://www.hotelpassion.info/ (current)
http://luxuryhotelblog.blogspot.com/ (down/old)
http://bricksite.com/hotelpassion (down/old)

BENLEE flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/benlee123/

4 luggage companies with best warranties
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showpost....2&postcount=85

redeem Choice Hotel points for luxury properties
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showpost....9&postcount=20

interesting newer beachfront Bali villa
http://www.pambali.com/pam_villa_detail.php?id=123
23 staff (incl former exec chef of PH SYD) 5BR from $3000/nt

shows which rooms/suites are on which floors at GH shanghai >
http://shanghai.grand.hyatt.com/hyat...2VAGGOCJWYOUP4
up to 85th floor (club room, grand suite, diplomatic suite)

http://www.sodashi.com/spa-locations/

secondary sites >
http://www.fsestatesnevis.com/
http://residences.fourseasons.com/pr...as_sitemap.pdf FS punta mita residences map
http://www.parrotcay.com/
http://www.canouan.com/
http://www.chiangmai-property.thaila...ang_Mai_54.htm FS chiang mai hotel residences

Quote:

Originally Posted by luxury

For those who read Japanese, here is the Japanese version of the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-So

http://www.fourseasons-tokyo.com/

Under Accommodations, there are packages which do not seem to be available on the English language page, so it might be worthwhile to check them out. Most of them do not seem to have local or Japanese residency requirements.

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May 30, 2009 | 3:08 am

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Great pictures on that blog. Thanks for posting!

Jun 23, 2009 | 8:29 am

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Jul 4, 2009 | 12:22 am

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What a fantastic thread - and an extremely helpful compilation of hotels!

Did I overlook these?

http://www.kempinski.com

http://www.montecarloresort.com aka as SBM

http://www.serenahotels.com

http://www.wilderness-safaris.com

And arguably one could add:

http://www.sofitel.com

http://www.explora.com in Chile

http://www.schlossle-hotels.com in the Baltics

http://www.themarmarahotels.com in Turkey

Nov 5, 2009 | 3:56 pm

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"Hotel Bibles" (not to be found in bookstores)

Gallivanter's Guide
Base: Wiltshire, UK
Key people: Lyn Middlehurst and David Maslin
Price: GBP 125, GBP 152, GBP 163 (UK, Europe, Rest of World)
http://www.gallivantersguide.com/

Andrew Harper
Base: Austin, Texas, USA
Key people: Richard and Carol Atkinson (unconfirmed rumour)
Price: US$ 500 initiation fee, US$ 400 p.a. (US$ 350 for online version)
US$ 150 p.a. for a reduced version
http://www.andrewharper.com

Nota Bene
Base: London, UK
Key people: Anthony Lassmann
Price: US$ 420 p.a.
http://www.nbreview.com/

A Rare World
Location: London, UK and West Hollywood, USA
Key people: Steven and Gordon MacGeachy, Patrick Waechter
Price: US$ 199 p.a. USA, US$ 249 p.a. ROW (for one issue p.a.)
http://www.arareworld.com

INworldguide
Base: Munich, Germany
Key people: Peter Finkbeiner
Price: € 300 (one-time; not a subscription; rather a corporate branded gift)
http://www.inworldguide.com/

Feedback
Base: Notting Hill, London, UK
Key people: Angus Hyland, Alan Fletcher
Price: nil (only available to friends & clients of design agency Pentagram)
http://pentagram.com

Jan 7, 2010 | 11:39 am

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above/previous post #41's contents are also in 'sources of information' thread, linked in post #51

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US FHR booking site http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...ok-online.html
FSPP / signature booking site - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...hotel-com.html
virtuoso booking site - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...-virtuoso.html
new - http://www.visasignaturehotels.com/

FSPP / virtuoso on this forum (in FSPP thread) - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post11707310

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...ing-order.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

when these have something that virtuoso doesnt >

- amex plat/cent FHR
- LHW access/unlimited
- kiwi collection advantage (and visa signature hotels?)
- preferred hotels iprefer

a client can have their virtuoso/etc agent book through those programs

anything im missing that lets agents book?

Undocumented guest recognition programs @ luxury chains
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=660229

http://famousagents.frhi.com/

http://www.mandarinoriental.com/fanclub/hotel_contacts/
incl direct phone numbers to management etc
[location][email protected] (format >)
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok/contact_us.aspx

LHW

Quote:

Originally Posted by DUflyer

I was just told about these new LHW Unlimited benefits for 2012:
-One free night for every four stays
-Redeem up to three free nights per stay
-Guaranteed 4pm late check out
-Additional hotel benefit (similar to FHR, e.g. $100 spa or food credit)

Quote:

Originally Posted by carzin

AAA code for several Ritz Carlton

Hawaii, it saved me around $100 a night

Buckhead for over $150 a night off

Quote:

Originally Posted by EsquireFlyer

The promo code is just "AAA" right? Fewer ppl probably use it because it's not well advertised. On Marriott.com you can just check the AAA box, on Ritz-Carlton you have to type it in

Quote:

Originally Posted by vineyarder

It seems to work at most RC's, though not at all times of the year... and strangely enough, there seems to be a few locations I've noticed where the code is case-sensitive; AAA works but aaa doesn't or vice-versa!

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May 24, 2010 | 9:49 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eutow

At Chiva-Som in Thailand, butlers are assigned to the suites. The same person looks after you every day (excepting days off, of course!), and the service is very proactive. The butler would come to visit us in the suite at least once a day, and she would make sure she found us when we were outside the suite at least twice a day just to make sure we had what we needed and that everything was ok. Whenever we requested anything, she would deliver it. She was superb, and apparently impressed Mrs Mohammed Al Fayed sufficiently that she is now in her employ in London.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_la_jolla

outside of La Jolla, we know [3] bartenders in the world by first name: Doug (FS Hua), Lisa/Russ (FS Bos)

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...r-seasons.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdncent

Does anyone know about a FS "Member" Card issued to only about 350 people in North America? A travel agent mentioned it to me recently, but didn't have much in terms of details. Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKG_Flyer1

Two and a half years at Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong... several guests had been there longer than me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pickles

I heard that he lived there in one of the East-West floor suites. He isn't the only person that I heard lives there. If you walk around some of the floors (even after the renovation), you will see that large sections of some floors are blocked off in what looks like very large rooms, but there are no room numbers. These are the suites where people live, sometimes for months at a time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

DavidO virtuoso hotel maps http://www.ourismantravel.com/experi...ap-your-hotel/ ^
DavidO reports http://www.ourismantravel.com/experi...tel-reviews-2/

upload pics http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19006735-post40.html

wiki list http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/recentforumwikiposts.php

http://roadwarrior365.smugmug.com/Hotels/Luxury-Hotels FTer

st regis fractionals
originally 25 in aspen and 22 on 2 floors in new york
so 47, but then shows 51 then 63 before finishing at 56

FS thailand finances >
1998 > 2009 occupancy & Average Room Rate
2003 > 2008 revenue

FS golden triangle ARR >
2006 21,280
2007 31,379 +47.5%
2008 39,927 +27.2%
2009 40,134

http://www.abqjournal.com/biz/544266...ss03-08-07.htm

http://www.thebbh.com/
http://www.purekauai.com/accommodations/accommodations

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJAlkema

http://www.droomshotels.com/beds/ list hotels bed brand such as Hästens and Coco-Mat

great site!

Quote:

Originally Posted by thestarrynight

JetSuite, Surf Air, Victor, Arrow, Jumpseat/FLITE Air Taxi (website and phone number don't seem to work), and PrivateFly

flytakeair.com/

sensebeachhouse.com/ interesting 18 rooms with pool in miami

https://web.archive.org/web/20140101...ion/resort_map

flyertalk.com/forum/20693078-post38.html

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