The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance. Image of the Day: Olive Boutique Hotel
September 20, 2012
By: Five Star Alliance
Dinner is in ship-shape at San Juan's Olive Boutique Hotel.
Cool New Addition: The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach
August 30, 2012
By: K. Clare Johnson
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach is now accepting reservations for stays beginning January 2, 2013. 
The resort blends Laurence Rockefeller's environmental design philosophies with modern minimalist decor.
Situated along three miles of coastline, the resort is 1,400 acres of natural beauty, privacy and luxury. 
By: K. Clare Johnson
Christmas in the Caribbean: 40% Off Holiday Rates at Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort
November 21, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
It's not too late to book a holiday getaway to the Caribbean this year. There's room at the inn at the Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, a 500-acre beachfront paradise nestled on a mile of palm-lined sand in the shadow of Puerto Rico's lush mountains. For the window of time between December 24, 2011- January 4, 2012-- a frequently sold-out holiday period-- the resort is offering 40% off sun-infused holiday rates. From championship golf and tennis to scuba diving and sailing, the Rio Mar has plenty of recreational facilities to keep you entertained. Let's not forget the on-site casino! (And some 12 restaurants....) Sun-seekers can take advantage of irresistible rates starting at $268, based on availability. (Black out dates do apply.) So what are you waiting for? Ditch the parka, jet to the Caribbean, and get your tan on!
3rd Night for $11.04 at Puerto Rico's St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort
September 21, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Looking for a little tropical luxury not far from the East Coast? You can't go wrong with the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico. Nestled on a Caribbean coconut plantation between the lush El Yunque National Forest and the sparkling sea, the resort is just a 30 minute drive from Old San Juan. It was designed with the entire family in mind with a slew of activities to keep everyone entertained-- from pampering treatments in the indoor/outdoor Remède Spa to games at the Iguana Kids Club. Tee off at the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course, indulge in Jean-Georges’ acclaimed cuisine at Fern, lounge at the pool, or bask on the pristine Bahia Beach. Special offer: The St. Regis Beach Resort, Puerto Rico is celebrating its one year anniversary in November 2011 with a deal. Reserve two nights and enjoy your third night for only $11.04 (in honor of the resort's opening date)! Reserve and stay now through December 15, 2011. Three night minimum stay required.
Coming to the Americas: Ritz-Carlton Resort to Open in Puerto Rico
July 21, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
We just got a piece of news that's music to our ears. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced that they'll launch the first Reserve property in the Americas in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico in December 2012. The resort will be the second in the exclusive portfolio worldwide, joining Phulay Bay in Krabi, Southern Thailand. Back in the day (try 50+ years ago), Laurance S. Rockefeller opened Dorado Beach as part of RockResorts. Now, after a renovation, Dorado Beach Resort will morph into a 115-room Ritz-Carlton Reserve property. Situated on three-and-a-half miles of Caribbean coastline, the Dorado Beach Resort will have championship golf, a five-acre "botanical" spa, a fitness center, a Beach Club, and a Wind and Waves center with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment. (Guests will be able to partake in hands-on eco-adventures using Dorado Beach "as a natural classroom.")
