AmaWaterways: Innovation & Luxury on the World’s Timeless Rivers
The world’s waterways have historically been conduits of culture.
Today, they’re the domain of AmaWaterways, whose award–winning
fleet of five-star “floating boutique hotels” is redefining
luxury cruising—from the Mosel to the Mekong and beyond.
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Nature & Luxury: Magic in
Mexico’s Riviera Maya
by Michael Roney
The world’s waterways have historically been conduits of culture. Today, they’re the domain of AmaWaterways, whose award– winning fleet of five–star “floating boutique hotels” is redefining luxury cruising—from the Mosel to the Mekong and beyond.
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2012 Five and Four Star
Award Winners
Forbes Travel Guide
Since 1958, Forbes Travel Guide has defi ned the standard for excellence
in hotel, restaurant and spa experiences with its annual Star
Awards. This year, the awards can be found on Startle.com, the new
online home of Forbes Travel Guide.
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Bowers & Wilkins’ Society of Sound
by Michael Roney
Have you ever wanted to sit between Lennon and McCartney at Abbey Road as they charge into “Revolution 1,” park yourself up close to John Coltrane recording one of his rambunctious solos, or feel the full force of the Vienna Philharmonic as it storms through Wagner’s Ring cycle? Click to download.
2011 Five and Four Star
Award Winners
Forbes Travel Guide
Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, has defined the standard for what constitutes a Five Star hotel, restaurant and spa experience since 1958—evaluating properties using hundreds of standards. Read the full article here.
The Routes of Mexico
Unique Experiences in Culture,
History and Discovery
By Michael Roney
What’s your pleasure? Each memorable Route of Mexico presents peak experiences in gastronomy, ecotourism, adventure, beach living, art, culture and history that can’t be duplicated anywhere else in the world. Read the full article here.
Bowers & Wilkins’ Society of Sound
By Michael Roney
Have you ever wanted to sit between Lennon and McCartney at Abbey Road as they charge into “Revolution 1”? Indisputably, there are moments in music when you just want to be there—the closest you can get. Read the full article here.
Peak Perfection
By Kurt Repanshek
Resorts out West are geared up for this season’s skiers and riders. Are you ready? A heavy frost in late August can be an ominous sign…unless you live in the Rockies, where it’s a welcome harbinger of winter. Read the full article here.
The Best Hotels in
Top Business Destinations
Forbes Travel Guide
New York and Las Vegas both cater to big business. Make the most of your next trip to one of these big cities. Read the full article here.
Low Country Living
Forbes Travel Guide
Georgia and South Carolina’s Low Country is southern charm at its best. Whether it’s the historic architecture, the spicy aroma of a Low Country boil or the gentle verandah breezes, one visit to the Southeast coast and you’ll be completely taken with this enchanted place. Read the full article here.
Three Days in Vibrant Mexico City
Mexico City is a vibrant and cosmopolitan metropolis—a cultural and sightseeing treasure that rivals any city in the world. Rich in history and culture, la ciudad boasts modern architecture, art, fashion, luxurious hotels and fine dining. Read the full article here.
Dubai Superlatives Include
World-Class Golf
Dubai has added to its collection of superlatives by becoming a world-class golf destination. And it’s not just for the likes of top pros, but also for golf aficionados from around the globe who either plan a vacation here or carve out some extra time while visiting on business. Read the full article here.
Las Vegas Star Style
Forbes Travel Guide
It’s the start of a whole new beginning in Las Vegas. Modern new hotels have opened, top chefs have transformed the dining scene, and the city has become one of the great spa destinations. So what are you waiting for? Read the full article here.
Rocky Mountain Perfection
Spectacular Scenery, Incredible Snow
By Kurt Repanshek
Skiing might have been born in Norway, where the sport goes back 4,000 years to when it was merely a means of transportation, but it truly has come of age in the Rocky Mountains. Read the full article here.
Time And The Jeweler's Art
National Jewelry Institute at The Forbes Galleries
By Brian Scott Lipton
Today, the intersection of luxury, elegance and wearability has a new forefront: the world of timepieces, as evidenced by Time and the Jeweler's Art, a new exhibition created by the National Jewelry Institute, which will be on display at The Forbes Galleries at 62 Fifth Avenue from April 24, 2009, through
June 27, 2009. Read the full article here.
O‘ahu:
Town and Country
A revealing look at the best restaurants, activities, must-see natural landmarks and more for travelers interested in experiencing both the city and country aspects of the beautiful island of O’ahu. Read the full article here.
The Dominican Republic: Discovering
The island has a diverse variety of areas that are worth considering when planning a visit.
In 1492, Christopher Columbus came ashore on what is now the Caribbean nation of the Dominican Republic. He was immediately struck by the island's sheer beauty. Read the full article here.
The Joys of Digital Living
Life is meant to be savored, right?
by Michael Roney
Thanks to high-definition video and luxe product design, you can seamlessly bathe yourself in sunrise-sweet reverie or conjure those peak moments almost at will, with nearly the same level of immediacy and drama that you would get out on the water or in an exotic landscape. Read the full article here.
Luxury Dawning
Driven by ambitious developers, Asia's luxury real estate is coming of age.
In no area is the maxim "change is the only constant" truer than in Asian real estate. Across the region, one would be hard pressed to find a city or town completely untouched by real estate development. Read the full article here.
Make the Most of a
Rocky Mountain Winter
by Kurt Repanshek
Without a doubt, the Rocky Mountains are North America’s iconic mountain range, stretching some 3,000 miles from British Columbia to New Mexico. Many valleys cradle bucolic towns, and forests appear as verdant carpets until fall flecks them with the golds and reds of turning aspens and maples. Come winter though, it’s the snow that makes the world’s skiers and snowboarders stand up and really notice the Rockies. Read the full article here.
Islands of Aloha
Here, adventures from snorkeling
and surfing to hiking and ziplining will take you to spots you never knew existed.
by Raha Wright
Surfers can agree on one thing: The fewer crowds, the better. On
Lana'i, breaks may be sparse, but with an island population of around
3,000, catching a solo session has never been this easy. Read the full article here.
Masterpieces of Ancient Jewelry
Exquisite Objects From the Cradle of Civilization
Through its ongoing partnership with the National Jewelry Institute (NJI), The Forbes Galleries will be presenting this latest exhibition from September 26 through December 31, 2008 — a showcase of stunning creations from such long-ago civilizations as Mesopotamia, the Levant, Byzantium and Persia. Read the full article here.
2008 Designer Showcase
The National Jewelry Institute presents DESIGNER SHOWCASE, an exhibition featuring the work of nearly 40 individual designers, at The Forbes Galleries from April 25 through June 28, 2008.
The exhibition will display the creations of jewelry designers who work in gold, precious metals and gems. Read the full article here.
Family Outings Hawaiian Style
With six islands, countless activities and miles of pristine beaches, it’s easy to
understand why Hawai‘i is a sought-after destination for families.
by Raha Wright
Whether you crave an outrageous adventure or a laid-back sojourn, here are some of the best reasons to head to the Aloha State. Read the full article here.
It's All About The Sound
In recent years, a revolution in technological advances has created a home theater experience that rivals what can be found in a movie theater.
by Curtis Rist
Conventional home theater systems achieve surround sound by arranging speakers behind, in front of, and to the left and the right of the listener. Read the full article here.
