Tag Archives: Ritz-Carlton

Voluntourism Goes High End

I’ve discussed this travel trend in previous blogs, but the buzz surrounding philanthropic vacations is getting even louder now that big spenders are joining in on the fad. An increasing amount of travelers with deep pockets (a.k.a. “luxury consumers”) are embracing the idea of being socially responsible at vacation hot spots the world over, according to a new study. If you happen to be one of the many high-end tripsters looking to give back to a community that you’re visiting you will be delighted to know Ritz-Carlton has your back (as in backbreaking work followed by a full back massage). … Continue reading →

A New Twist on Hotel Chocolates

Gone are the days when you would be left a single piece of simple chocolate on your hotel room pillow… With the rising price of hotel rooms these days you wouldn’t think that properties would be looking to branch out in an effort to make more dough… but you’d be wrong. If you have ever been in a situation where you were left scurrying around at the last minute trying to find gifts to take home from vacation then you will be able to appreciate what one California hotel chain is offering its guests. Shutters on the Beach in Santa … Continue reading →

Ringing in the New Year at a Hotel

Where do you typically celebrate New Year’s Eve? On your couch? A friend’s house? Or, in the middle of Times Square? A new study shows that more and more Americans are trading in their fuzzy slippers and hot chocolate for a New Year’s Eve night out… at a hotel. And the city where the most New Year’s revelers hit hotels is none other than Las Vegas. This year Sin City is hosting a slew of celebrity studded parties where common folks can bid farewell to 2007. If you plan to make the trip you might want to leave now because … Continue reading →