The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance. World’s Best Hotels and Resorts 2007
March 7, 2007
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Let your voice be heard! The luxury travel experts at Five Star Alliance are working hard, scouring the earth, to find the best hotels to add to the collection of over 1,500 luxury properties worldwide. Day in and day out, Five Star Alliance is charged with the daunting task of evaluating the world's finest luxury hotels and resorts. And now is the time for Five Star Alliance's lists of the World's Best Hotels & Resorts 2007. We need your help! Please submit your suggestions (and any related comments and complaints) for each category: Best Business Hotels of 2007 Best Spa Resorts of 2007 Best Honeymoon Resorts of 2007 Best Golf Resorts of 2007 Most Romantic Luxury Hotels of 2007 Best Ski Resorts of 2007 Best Luxury Hotels for Families of 2007 Best Beach Resorts of 2007 Click on the above links and pontificate away! As always, we appreciate your input.
Happy Holidays
December 24, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Wishing you a joyful holiday season from all of us at The Informed Traveler and Five Star Alliance. We'll be back soon with the latest updates and special offers from the most exciting luxury destinations worldwide.
Turkey and Trimmings
November 22, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Happy Thanksgiving from The Informed Traveler and Five Star Alliance! Wishing you a wonderful and warm holiday with friends and family. We'll be back next week with the best luxury travel offers and hot deals from the world's most exciting upscale hotels.
Happy Birthday To Us
October 9, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
For over a year, The Informed Traveler's been bringing you the latest luxury travel news and five-star specials. (That's almost 1,000 posts!) A big thanks goes out to our loyal readers and fantastic contributors. We always welcome submissions about upscale travel and luxury hotels. If you've got an article to share, send it in!
Congratulations to the Winner of the Hay-Adams Giveaway!
August 15, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
A big congratulations to Darlene, from Cincinnati, Ohio, who was selected at random as the winner of our Giveaway Contest! The prize is a luxurious, two-night stay in a Junior Suite at the Hay-Adams hotel in Washington, DC, inclusive of daily breakfast. The Junior Suites at the Hay-Adams are the height of luxury, with touches of their original history– intricately carved decorative ceilings, ornamental fireplaces, and balconies– while also showcasing modern amenities and state-of-the-art technology. The decor is sumptuous, and guests are spoiled with luxurious Frette linens, goose down duvets and pillows, plush bathrobes, and exclusive Etro toiletries in the marble bathrooms. Enjoy your DC visit, Darlene!
Time is Running Out: Win a Five-Star Stay in Washington DC
July 27, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Just a few more days until one lucky winner is chosen. Enter our luxury hotel Giveaway for a chance to win a two-night stay in a fabulous Junior Suite at the historic Hay-Adams hotel. It's totally free to enter (simply sign up for our free monthly newsletter), and the prize is valued at $2,400. So what are you waiting for? Enter the contest!
Luxury Hotel Giveaway: Enter to Win a Two-Night Stay in Washington DC
July 17, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
The clock is ticking. Just a few more weeks until one lucky winner is chosen. Enter our luxury hotel Giveaway for a chance to win a two-night stay in a sumptuous Junior Suite at the historic Hay-Adams hotel. It's totally free to enter (simply sign up for our free monthly newsletter), and the prize is valued at $2,400. So what are you waiting for? Enter the contest!
Luxury Hotel Giveaway in Washington DC
June 28, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Two nights free in Washington DC?
Are you kidding me?
Nope, this is not a joke. Enter our luxury hotel Giveaway for a chance to win a two-night stay in a sumptuous Junior Suite at the historic Hay-Adams hotel. Totally free to enter, and it’s valued at $2,400. So what are you waiting for? Time is running out-- just a few weeks time remains. Enter the contest!
The Ultimate Luxury Giveaway
June 3, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Two nights free in Washington DC?
Sounds good to me!
Enter our luxury Giveaway for a chance to win a sumptous two-night stay in a Junior Suite at the Hay-Adams. Totally free to enter, and it's valued at $2,400. (This is no joke!) So what are you waiting for? Enter the contest!
Win a Five-Star Stay in Washington, DC
June 1, 2006
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Congratulations to Darlene, from Cincinnati, Ohio, who was selected at random as the winner of our Giveaway Contest!
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The Informed Traveler, in conjunction with our esteemed partner The Hay-Adams Hotel, is thrilled to announce our first Luxury Hotel Giveaway. One lucky winner will score a two-night stay at this fabulous five-star hotel in Washington DC. The choice of Presidents, international dignitaries, and savvy clientele looking to be pampered, the historic Hay-Adams offers guests the most prestigious Washington address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square, and St. John's Church, the "Church of Presidents." The hotel is just minutes from the Smithsonian, Washington Monument, Capitol Building and mall, and excellent shopping and fine dining. The classic landmark has long been a favorite gathering place in the nation's capital. Like a distinguished private residence on Lafayette Square, The Hay-Adams boasts personalized service, culinary excellence and one-of-a-kind amenities.
One lucky entrant will win a two-night stay in a Junior Suite, a lavish and oversized guest room with distinctive views of the nation's capital. The Junior Suites at the Hay Adams have maintained touches of their original history-- intricately carved decorative ceilings, ornamental fireplaces, and balconies-- while also showcasing modern amenities and a superb attention to detail in their design. The decor is sumptuous, and guests are spoiled with luxurious Frette linens, goose down duvets and pillows, plush bathrobes, and exclusive Etro toiletries in the marble bathrooms.
To enter to win this prize (estimated value: $2,400), simply sign up for our free, monthly upscale newsletter. On to the entry form!
