Author Archives: Ourisman Travel
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
When you board the Venice Simplon, you are taking many steps back in time to find yourself completely immersed in another era. Continue reading
Posted in Europe
Tagged Belmond, Italy, romantic destination, Train Travel
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Getting to know the Hotel Amigo and Brussels, Belgium
Brussels is incredibly accessible and easy to get to from the east coast and, as I discovered on my brief visit, there is so much to see and do! Chocolate and Beer tasting, historic tours, shopping, and more. And at the center of it all is the charming Hotel Amigo. Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Hotel Reviews
Tagged beer tasting, Belgium, Brussels, chocolate tasting, hotel review, Rocco Forte
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Introducing Starwood Luxury Privileges
The new Starwood Luxury Privileges program is a very exciting opportunity for us to add even more value to your hotel stays. Now, every Starwood luxury hotel, that means every St. Regis, Luxury Collection, and W hotels, is offering exclusive amenities to our clients. Continue reading
Posted in Hotel Reviews, Travel Industry and Ourisman Travel
Tagged East Coast, hotel review, Luxury Collection, Luxury Privileges, Napa Valley, NYC, St. Regis, Starwood, Virtuoso, W hotels, W Times Sq. New York City
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Rosewood Beijing: A Virtuoso Preview Property
David has been part of the Preview Committee for the yet-to-be-opened Rosewood Beijing. Read what he has to say about the experience and learn more about this exciting new hotel set to open later this year. Continue reading
Posted in Travel Industry and Ourisman Travel
Tagged Beijing, China, Rosewood, Virtuoso
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The Luxury Hotels of Costa Rica
The luxury hotels of Costa Rica: our thoughts on El Silencio, Nayara, and the Four Seasons Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, family destination, Family Travel, Four Seasons, hiking, Hotel, hotel review, Latin America
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The Four Seasons Hotels of Hawaii
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Hawaii on an educational trip with The Four Seasons Hotels of Hawaii. Over the course of a week we visited the Four Seasons properties in Maui, Lanai, and The Big Island. Hawaii has … finish reading The Four Seasons Hotels of Hawaii
Posted in Hawaii, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Big Island, Four Seasons, Hawaii, hotel review, Lanai, Maui, Round Up
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Featured Destination: Austria
In September, David and I traveled to Austria with our spouses and we haven’t been able to shut up about it since! We each fell in love with this destination for our own reasons, but we all agreed that Austria … finish reading Featured Destination: Austria
Find Romance in Vienna
Vienna has so much to offer these days and romance is definitely one of them. With Vienna as the destination, the hardest decision love birds will have to make will be which hotel to stay in; there are so many … finish reading Find Romance in Vienna
Posted in Europe, Trip Ideas
Tagged Ritz-Carlton, romantic destination, Vienna, Wine
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Ravello, Italy: So Much to Do!
I’ve recently returned from a trip to Italy hosted by the Palazzo Avino. We spent 4-nights in Ravello, Italy using the Palazzo Avino as our home base for exploring all over the Amalfi Coast. It was a blast! Ravello, itself, … finish reading Ravello, Italy: So Much to Do!
Posted in Europe, Food
Tagged Amalfi Coast, Hotel, Italy, Ravello, romantic destination, Wine
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Dim Sum and Tacos: China Poblano by Jose Andres
I doubt very many people have the passing thought that authentic chinese and mexican flavors might go well together. I know, it certainly never crossed my mind. But, lucky for all of us, Jose Andres is that sort of genius! … finish reading Dim Sum and Tacos: China Poblano by Jose Andres
Posted in Food
Tagged Jose Andres, Las Vegas, restaurants
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