msnbc.com: Luxury

Tasty (hidden) bites of the Big Apple

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:54:51 GMT

In a city which has thousands of restaurants, there’s no excuse for not expanding your dining horizons. But the real secret to a memorable experience is to follow the buzz instead of the herd.

High fashion carry-ons

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:26:53 GMT

High-tech materials and innovative design has produced a veritable revolution in carry-on luggage style and functionality.

Despite tough times, Shanghai promotes luxury

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:52:24 GMT

Global travel may be ailing, but China's biggest city of Shanghai is pursuing luxury travelers with a vengeance, bent on restoring a reputation for opulence and elegance that once made it the Paris of the Orient.

Top U.S. seaside inns

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:13:36 GMT

There’s nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the waves after a day by the sea. Whether it’s a Cape Cod hideaway or a cliffside Oregon retreat, T+L brings you our favorite places to stay from coast to coast.

Is this the world’s best hotel?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:40:03 GMT

Naming the best hotel in the world is a challenging proposition, to say the least. One traveler's grande dame is another's stuffy mansion, after all.

Circle the globe in luxury — at discount prices

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:36:18 GMT

If you’ve got the time and the money, a round-the-world trip is one of the greatest luxuries you can treat yourself to today. “Today” being the key word.

Meaty luxury for your taste buds

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:16:35 GMT

Why is it called the Absolutely Ridiculous Burger? It's a huge 150 pounds, and sells for a sizzling $499. it better be worth it! ... Traveling in search of burger perfection.

World's top hotel mini-bars add luxury to nuts

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:26:58 GMT

SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - Hotel minibars catering for a discerning type of guest are becoming more inventive with luxurious items such as Champagne cocktails and designer clothing found alongside the drinks and snacks.

Top of the world: The 10 best hotel balconies

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 18:28:01 GMT

As luxury hotels compete for guests, it's not just the five-star in-room amenities that count, but also balconies with hot tubs, sun-loungers, bars -- and great views.

Forbes celebrity 100 getaways

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 19:14:51 GMT

Where Brangelina, the TomKat clan, Simon Cowell, and other A-listers go to get away from it all.

The best hotel loyalty programs

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:55:19 GMT

Great guest recognition programs from 6 of the leading hotel groups.

World's most notorious hotel rooms

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:55:23 GMT

If these walls could talk, they’d be slapped with a gag order. T+L reviews a century’s worth of legendary hotel misbehavior.

Stealing hotel amenities: right or wrong?

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:55:16 GMT

Ever considered swiping your favorite hotel amenities? There's a fine line between in-room perks and sticky fingers.

From glam to affordable, best new hotels of ’09

Fri, 29 May 2009 16:30:25 GMT

T+L picks the hottest new hotels around the globe.

Over-the-top honeymoon suites

Sun, 10 May 2009 04:59:53 GMT

Newlyweds will surely find bliss in these far-flung romantic retreats (though they might be paying back the bills for a lifetime).

Best wilderness resorts

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:17:37 GMT

The wilderness resort, once a journey into a remote backcountry outpost, is now an experience that blends luxury with the wilds. Throw in some education nature and your adventure comes together like a grizzly swiping a Coho salmon from a northern river.

Wake up in style with gourmet breakfast in bed

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 14:03:18 GMT

The only thing better than a great breakfast is enjoying it atop a comfy hotel mattress. From California to Paris, here’s where to do breakfast in bed — in style.

Best hotel beds in the world

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:54:29 GMT

In these fantasy hotel beds, you'll kick up your feet, rest your travel-weary self, and stare at much more than just the ceiling.

Living the luxe life down on the farm

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:42:23 GMT

When was the last time you awoke to a rooster’s crow? How about milked a cow or gathered eggs for breakfast — while on vacation?

Hotels where the rich and famous have canoodled

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 13:56:33 GMT

What do Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Aniston and Eliot Spitzer have in common? They have all holed up in hotels in an attempt to canoodle unnoticed.

Luxurious hotel amenities to enjoy at home

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:06:56 GMT

Good news for consumers who want to create a luxury hotel fantasy at home: Hotel suppliers are making their lines of sheets, towels and other amenities available directly to shoppers.

Shop till you drop at these great districts

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:59:11 GMT

Finding the shopping district with a combination of high-quality independent stores and chic international chains can often be a challenge. Here’s a list that’s not to be missed.

Exotic spa getaways offer ancient treatments

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:19:05 GMT

Whether you like your body scrubbed with powdered black pearls, rubbed with hot jade stones, or wrapped in coca leaves, there’s a spa out there for you.

Live high at the best mountain hotels

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:24:45 GMT

This collection of hostelries might literally take your breath away — because they are all located at high altitudes or in the shadows of some of the world’s greatest mountain ranges.