The Zip Line, V. 2.9, May 2010 - Loving the Luxury Traveler

The Zip Line V2.9 May, 2010

Loving the Luxury Traveler

What does it take to impress the luxury traveler? Think “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” We’re talking top-of-the-line, one-of-a-kind, first-class, upscale offerings. A private plane? Of course. Champagne and caviar for breakfast? No problem. Front row tickets to an exclusive show? Just ask the concierge. A penthouse room with a private butler? Now you’re talking! This jet-set traveler likes nothing better than to put on the bling and hobnob with celebrities at ritzy, five-star hotels and restaurants. A perfect evening entails a romantic gourmet dinner featuring the finest food, premium wines and unsurpassed service. Now pass the caviar, and read on...

Featured Destination
Saint James, Barbados    

Boasting some of the most beautiful white-sand beaches in the world, beautiful Barbados is the ideal destination for the luxury traveler in search of total bliss. This island paradise offers the luxury traveler an unbeatable range of accommodations, from elegant resorts to intimate guesthouses. Dining is a feast for the senses with restaurants serving up specialties to suit every taste. Plus, there is plenty of nightly entertainment from clubs with dinner and dancing to theaters with year-round productions. And, true to its British roots, afternoon teatime is observed and cricket is the national pastime.

Learn more about Barbados

 Sandy Lane

For nearly 50 years, Sandy Lane has been a treasured hideaway for the discerning luxury traveler who likes to hobnob with royalty, celebrities and other members of the “rich and famous.” Today, Sandy Lane maintains its eminence as the premier luxury resort in the world, combining classic elegance with lavish state-of-the-art amenities and fine dining. Set in an ancient mahogany grove overlooking a gorgeous white sand beach, Sandy Lane offers a world-class spa, nine tennis courts, 45 holes of championship golf and first-class beachside service for pampering galore.

Learn more about Sandy Lane.

Travelers Night In - Come Join Us  
The Go-Girls invite you to join them for Travelers Night In, an online tweet-up every Thursday, from 3:30 EST – 5:00 PM, to chat about the latest and greatest of the travel world with over 500,000 followers.

This week’s topic: Best of Your Hometown

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Twitter Events page for the latest topics. The more the merrier, so invite all your adventure-minded tweeters for a fun, spirited exchange on everything travel!

Featured Sponsor: Jarrito's

Ready for your summer getaway? Get one step closer this week! Jarritos is giving away (2) $200 gift certificates to American Airlines! All you need to do to enter is add the hashtag #Jarritos during #TNI this week! You could also win a case of Jarrito's in all 11 flavors, and t-shirts. Still wanting more? Check out their website: www.jarritosnation.com/  and join the Jarritos Nation!

What's the Buzz
Tourism Industry Braced for BP Oil Spill  
Oil has yet to hit Tampa Bay area beaches, but the negative effects on the local tourism industry have already washed ashore. From the hotel operator to the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and all the way up to the state level, those in the tourism industry want to emphasize Florida’s more than 2,200 miles of coastline.

Source: Tampa Bay Business Journal (5-21-10)

Airlines to Begin Charging Fee for Peak Travel Days in Summer
Airlines have quietly increased what you'll pay for a flight nearly every day this summer by slapping a surcharge for flying on a "peak travel day," an analysis of airfares shows. The surcharge ranges from $10 to $30 for each one-way domestic flight and is included in the cost of a ticket.

Source: USA Today (5-24-10)

Skies Clear over Europe as Eruption Ends
European airspace will be ash-free for the first time in 40 days tonight after the Icelandic volcano that has disrupted flights for millions of people fell silent. Observations show that the volcano is now contracting, suggesting that the introduction of new lava has ceased.

Source: Bloomberg.com (5-24-10)

State Department Warns Against Travel to Jamaica
At least four people have been killed and several others wounded as violence over the extradition of an alleged drug lord from Jamaica to the U.S. has erupted in Kingston. The State Department cited the violence as it issued a travel alert for Jamaica.

Source: Reuters (5-24-10)

 Say “I Do” to Social Media
Social networking is no longer a craze—it is the norm. In fact, not only are they the norm, they have become a requirement to running a successful business and anyone out of the loop is being drowned out by the tweets.

Source: Travel Agent Central (5-21-10)

Shopping Shuttle 

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