Archive for July, 2007

• On bartering | Written by Joseph Foote in Jul 2007

  It’s a common sight - the affluent Westerner haggling with the local. The traveler is enjoying the ‘challenge’, and the local is thinking about children to feed. Joseph Foote shares some opinions on bartering.



• Is time the ultimate luxury? | Written by Joseph Foote in Jul 2007

  Many people are trapped in a cycle of working long hours in order to afford possessions and experiences they don’t have time to really enjoy.



• Traveling light is luxurious | Written by Joseph Foote in Jul 2007

  It might not be obvious at first glance, but traveling light confers a lot of benefits. In this article Joseph Foote explains why he loves traveling with one bag.



• Eat well while flying | Written by Joseph Foote in Jul 2007

  As someone who likes to eat healthy and/or very good food, I’ve long been dissatisfied with the fare offered up on the vast majority of flights…



• Keeping it real | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jul 2007

  Just a tidbit, but we liked something we noticed in the latest Quintess newsletter and felt we should comment.



• Destination club differentiation | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jul 2007

  As the destination club industry matures, competition is going to become more intense and there will be increasing pressure on the clubs to find new ways to stay ahead of the game.



• Quintess family plans | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jul 2007

  Quintess is modifying the rules that control the use of its properties, extending the ability to share membership benefits with extended family.



• LUSSO waitlist goes live | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jul 2007

  LUSSO Collection has just launched its auto-waitlist feature, a handy addition to its online reservation system.



• Ultimate Resort price increase | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jul 2007

  Effective August 15 2007, membership deposits will increase by $20 000 for Ultimate Resort.



• Quintess has refunds covered | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jul 2007

  Quintess has just wrapped up its 2006 audit, and covered an important point - member refunds - in an update.