Luxury Travel Tips

As long as there are realtors, there will be persuasion to invest in properties.  From primary to vacation properties, the pressure remains on to invest now, with constant chatter of the “market on the upswing”, and prices “at an all-time low, about to go up”.  When it comes to vacation property rentals, let us explain why renting is better than owning.

 There will soon be a fresh new way to cool off in the Middle East-via an $1 billion dollar ski resort.  Yes, the government and private sector partnership in Dubai has announced its plans to bring the winter sport experience to Dubai.  Dubai is famous for its excess-luxury hotels, exotic rental cars, exquisite cuisine, and now it is about to add even more indulgence.

Plans include an oversized ski dome set to rise from Dubai’s mega tourism development project-Dubailand.  The project is called “Dubai Sunny Mountain Ski Dome”, and it is the first of its kind in the Middle East.

Star Island is located in the Bahamas, and is announcing exciting plans for an eco friendly future-in the form of a luxury resort powered by trade winds, sun and currents.  But it gets more fabulous. 

Star Island is a 35-acre cay near the Bahamian island of Eleuthera.  Developers intend to transform this island of sand, coral rock, and trees into the world’s first carbon-neutral island resort.  This eco friendly luxury resort will define green, with no reliance on fossil fuels that add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

Imagine Lifestyles luxury rentals is thrilled to announce our recent expansion into the Chicago area.  Imagine Lifestyles is the premier source for luxury car rentals, yacht charter, aircraft charter and luxury property rentals in Miami, New York, Los Angeles and now Chicago.  Chicago is a premier world city, and we are pleased to become a part of it.

The culinary world of the rich and famous is fascinating, in regards to the entrees, drinks, desserts, and of course, the outrageous prices.  As culinary explorers, join us on an epic journey through some of the world’s most expensive entrée, beverage and dessert items.  It is nothing but the best for our fans.

Who says luxury hotels can’t be eco-friendly?  The growing trend of going green has infiltrated even the most luxe of hotels, making strides toward a decidedly green future and preservation of our planet.

Savvy travelers in growing numbers are supporting conservation by selecting which establishments they visit, and that also extends to luxury hotels around the world. 

Yes, sustainable hospitality practices are becoming increasingly prevalent among the luxury hotels of today.  Many luxury hotels are becoming LEED Certified, which stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design”.

We at Imagine Lifestyles love all that is luxury living, so when we heard about this ultra-luxe spa treatment, we decided to share it with our fans.  In Turks and Caicos, a new trend is cracking open-a Queen conch shell scrub. 

You can find this aqua exotic treatment at the Regent Palms in Turks and Caicos; just ask for a 30-minute Mother of Pearl body treatment. Queen conch shells are found in the shallows of the Caribbean and southern Atlantic seas where the waters are tropical and warm.  These mollusks have large shells lined with pink tinted mother-of-pearl. 

We at Imagine Lifestyles are pleased to announce the addition of our luxury yacht fleet, and subsequent yacht pages.  We are elated to be chartering all different types of luxury yachts, luxury fishing boats, party boats, speedboats and more. 

In our quest to turn over every leaf in the world’s available exotic and luxury hotels, we stumbled across a true “icebreaker”-the fact that there are numerous “Ice Hotels” worldwide.  Is this a cool concept?  You be the judge as we slide into three of these intriguing igloos:

•    Hotel de Glace, Quebec City, Canada
•    Ice Hotel, Sweden
•    Snow Castle, Kemi, Finland

With the big game just 3 weeks out, Miami and all of South Florida has been busily preparing itself for the onslaught of football fans, visitors and excitement.  Here are some of the ways Miami is prepping for Super Bowl XLIV:

•    Hotels altering arrangements
•    Restaurants creating special menus
•    Clubs booking high-profile entertainment
•    Exotic rental cars booking up
•    Boutiques and shopping options stepping it up

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I am a fan and follower of your blog, you guys are awesome.  I have been planning a “guys-only” trip to Miami for the Super Bowl and have found your tips helpful.  Four of my friends and I are heading down a couple of days before the big game.
 

For a group of guys, what restaurants do you recommend?  I want to make sure we hit all the South Beach culinary “musts”, as we are all foodies. 

Thanks again guys,
Anthony, New York

If you are planning to head south for Super Bowl 44 next month, and intend to stay at one of South Beach’s luxury hotels, the prime picks are reaching capacity.  In fact, the new W Hotel South Beach is officially booked solid for Super Bowl week.  After calling around town this morning, here are some remaining options (subject to change, of course):

So the team that dominated the Super Bowl throughout the last decade is not going back to the big game here in the new decade. The mighty New England Patriots are out of the chase for the NFL’s Championship game to be held in Miami on Sunday, February 7th.

Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I am a fan of your blog and a businessman in New York who is looking to treat my family to a tropical escape this winter.  I know that you have operations based out of Miami, Florida, and would like to know what activities, accommodations and expectations I could have for bringing my family to South Beach for an extended winter escape. 

Also, I do not wish to drive my own Ferrari as I can’t see the logic in putting the extra mileage on her, my family obviously will not fit, and I would enjoy driving a different type of exotic rental car during my stay.  What do you recommend for the area that can accommodate my wife and two kids without boring me to tears?

For those of you who have visited, or plan to visit India, note that the Samode Palace Hotel in Rajasthan has been the proud recipient of the “Best heritage hotel in the country” for an astounding 5 consecutive years.  This accolade is testament to its allure as a majestic hotel destination.