Very cool to see travel topping the list of what makes people happy. More importantly, travel and experiences outrank “things” when it comes to what people are happiest spending their money on. Check out the results of this “happiness” survey conducted by San Francisco State University. What makes YOU happiest?
Coolest chandeliers ever. (Taken with instagram)
Mesmerized by the view from Room 627 @FSNevis (Taken with instagram)
Tonight’s activity… (Taken with instagram)
Four Seasons Westlake doesnt just take amazing care of their human guests. They’re all over my VIPup!
Why Travelers Make Great Entrepreneurs: Lessons From the Road
I can say without a shadow of doubt that several months of travel was decisive in leading me down a path of entrepreneurship. This is a fun read about lessons in entrepreneurship through the vehicle of travel.
During our time abroad, we didn’t realize how our travels shaped us as entrepreneurs. Looking back, a lot of the lessons we’ve applied to our business have come directly from our experiences abroad — lessons of teamwork, gratitude, confidence, and making things happen.In a world that encourages ladder-climbing over travel experience, we say otherwise.
Great read re: travelers as entrpreneurs…
ABC fired its programming chief for green-lighting Lost. Howard Schultz shrugged off the Starbucks worker who first pitched a blended-coffee drink. For most businesspeople, realizing any creative vision—while addressing concerns about scale, tradition, and profitability—is a Herculean task. Here, 10 bold thinkers tell us how they pulled it off (or tried to), and the lessons they learned along the way.
Still deciding where to head this winter when temps drop? Acqualina Resort & Spa, with its huge oceanview suites, ESPA, kid-friendly activities, oceanfront pools, Il Mulino restaurant, and impeccable service, is an obvious choice. Convenient to both FLL and MIA airports, as well as Bal Harbour + Aventura, Acqualina is a wonderful spot for a quick escape or extended family vacation. Our Virtuoso rates include breakfast, resort credit, priority upgrades + VIP attention. For more info, email me stacy@elitetravelinternational.com
Social media platform provides dog-sitting service
We’ve recently featured several luxury hotel concepts that cater for pampered pooches, but now Stayhound in the US is offering a less costly alternative, by matching vacationing dog owners with available local pet sitters via Facebook. READ MORE…
Four Seasons Preferred Partnership: Membership DOES have Benefits!
If you’re already booking your Four Seasons hotel stays through a Preferred Partner agency, then you’ve already caught on to the amazing benefits of doing so and there’s no need to read on. BUT…for the many of you out there who aren’t sure what it is or why you need to know about the Preferred Partner program if you’re a Four Seasons fan, here’s a quick primer:
The Four Seasons Preferred Partner program is an exclusive, invitation-only network of high-end travel consultants from around the world. As a member of the Preferred Partner program, we have proven our dedication to providing our clients with a premium level of service, and we share the Four Seasons commitment to exceptional quality.
What does this mean for our clients?
For starters, all of our Elite Travel clients enjoy special value-added benefits at EVERY Four Seasons hotel and resort worldwide. These benefits are available on all published rates and corporate promotions, and also, in some cases, on other packages. These benefits include:
- Daily full American breakfast for two people per bedroom, served through In-Room Dining or in the hotel restaurant (including buffets).
- Extra value-added amenity, such as: Spa or golf credit of $100 or lunch for two once during stay
- Upgrade of one category, based on availability at time of check-in
- Complimentary high-speed Internet access for all suite bookings.
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Our Preferred Partner clients also enjoy:
- Enhanced recognition and personal welcome from on-property management
- Access to the best guest room inventory
- Priority wait-list clearance
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Seriously, why would anyone ever book their stay at a Four Seasons without taking advantage of all of the Preferred Partner perks?
For more details or to book your next Four Seasons stay inclusive of breakfast & VIP extras, email me stacy@elitetravelinternational.com or DM me on Twitter @EliteTravelGal
Still thinking about where to head this winter? Island-hopping in Hawaii is my new favorite way to spend spare vacation days…check back soon for my ETG insider post on elitetravelgal.com of the 5 hotels I recently visited on 3 islands in 8 days.
