This Gucci Duffle ($1,290) is perfect for the sleek and sophisticated traveler. A large carry-on duffel in black guccissima with black leather trim is great to take on your next trip, whether it is for business or pleasure.

Here’s an opportunity to combine a luxury vacation and a trip to the 2010 Super Bowl all in one. Super Bowl XLIV is going to be in Miami, Florida this year and The Advantaged, a company that specializes in extraordinary home rentals and yacht charters, is ready to help you organize your stay in South Florida.

The Super Bowl Champions package includes:
A stay at one of three special Miami Mansions
Yacht charter of your choice, which stays docked in front of your mansion.
Four Super Bowl tickets
Limousine transportation to and from the airport

One example of a luxury property available in the package is called the Venetian Mansion. It is a stunning 5,500 square foot waterfront home that features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, swimming pool, jacuzzi, as well as Miami skyline and panoramic water views from every room. Another property they feature is called the South Hampton Villa a 7 bedroom, 7.5 bathroom property. The available yachts range from 40′ to 155′ and are fully crewed with personnel who are prepared to take their guests on whatever route or excursions suit their mood. They also offer custom packages where the client is able to mix and match from an extensive list of properties and yachts.

There are only three Super Bowl Champions packages available, so anyone interested should contact The Advantaged quickly!

New York locals and visitors have watched in anticipation over the past four years as one of the city’s most famed hotels, The Pierre, underwent a $100 million renovation after its purchase by Taj Hotels. Rates begin at $895 at the luxury hotel. The Pierre reopened in the fall with 11 new Grand Suites, including the two-bedroom 1,980-square-foot Presidential Suite, all with sweeping views of Central Park. The one-bedroom Getty Suite, named for the oil baron John Paul Getty who purchased the hotel in 1938, has one of only two terraces at the hotel, and is suited for outdoor entertaining. Each of the one- and two-bedroom suites has been uniquely designed and decorated with custom, handcrafted finishes, silk fabrics, Murano-glass chandeliers, and home-theater systems. Staff outnumber guests by a ratio of three to one, allowing them to focus on anticipating the guest’s every need.

How about a romantic trip to Paris for Valentine’s Day? Sound good? Yes, we thought so too.

In honor of the holiday, Concorde Hotels & Resorts is offering special Valentine’s Day packages from Feb. 5 to Feb. 28 with rates starting at $276 at each of its five Parisian properties – Concorde Opéra Paris, Hotel du Louvre (pictured), Hotel Concorde Montparnasse, Hotel Concorde La Fayette, Hotel de Crillon, Hotel Lutetia.

The packages includes a double room, breakfast buffet for two each day, and surprise gifts, which vary depending on the property, but could be champagne, access to the Baccarat Museum, spa treatments or gourmet chocolates.

Rates fluctuate depending on the hotel, but the package is also available at Concorde’s other properties in Germany, Switzerland, Prague and elsewhere in France (Cannes, Lyon, Nice, Marseille, Toulouse, Nimes).

Celebrate the holiday for lovers in the City of Lights!

If you’ve ever wanted to cruise in the Caribbean like the fun-loving Virgin founder Richard Branson, then now is your chance. Branson has completed a refit of his 105-foot carbon fiber catamaran and is offering it for charter to those looking to live for a bit like a billionaire. Originally launched as the Lady Barbaretta in 2003 and now named Necker Belle, spent two years redone at Australia’s Azzura Marine and their in-house fittings division AM Interiors. The Necker Belle is capable of topping 20 knots while under sail and 18 knots under power with all the stability one would expect of a big cat.

The yacht can accomodate up to 10 guests in four en suite staterooms and the main cabin’s lounge area, which can be converted to a double cabin, as well as a crew of seven. The modern, beach-house style interior modeled on Branson’s Necker Island retreat in the British Virgin Islands features a wine cellar and there’s an open-air cinema as well. The cost of living like a billionaire for a week? Branson’s Necker Belle can be chartered for $88,000 per week.

When Tomas Maier took over as Bottega Veneta’s influential creative director in 2001, he banned any sort of logos that have come to define modern luxury goods. “I wanted to create products for people like me, who don’t like logos,” he said at the time, while also restoring the Vicenza, Italy-based brand’s 1970s motto, “When your own initials are enough.”

Bottega Veneta’s recently expanded Marco Polo collection is also devoid of any sort of branding. Appropriately named for the 13th-century Venetian explorer, the refined five-piece group of rigid cases, priced from $2,550 to $3,350, is completely handmade from rubberized canvas and features contrasting leather trim, both of which can be customized in your choice of color combinations. Among the Marco Polo collection’s many packing features is a specifically designed case that keeps shirts flat and protected to prevent wrinkles. The company is also offering several new additions to its signature soft-sided intrecciato leather totes and trolleys ($2,300 to $4,500), as well as hard-case luggage sets made of alligator, starting at $25,550.

Couples Retreat is the new Vince Vaughn comedy that was no. 1 at the box office over weekend. The movie was filmed at the St. Regis Bora Bora in the South Pacific. The lush resort has been a favorite celebrity getaway since it opened in 2006. Nicole Kidman and Keith honeymooned there while Eva Longoria and Tony Parker and others have enjoyed its tropical splendors.

Now the St. Regis Bora Bora is offering an exclusive Couples Retreat package celebrating the film’s opening and continuing through May 31, 2010. The package offers guests a four or five night stay in a Premiere Overwater Villa where Vaughn, Favreau, Malin Akerman, Kristen Davis, Jason Bateman and Kristen Bell’s characters stay in the movie, as well as other experiences seen on the big screen including couples yoga on the lush 44-acre property’s pristine beaches, massages at its world class Spa Miri Miri, outrigger canoe lessons, a jet ski tour in the lagoon’s pristine crystal waters, and dinner at Lagoon, the St. Regis Bora Bora’s Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant. But really, if you are going to Bora Bora, does it take a Vince Vaughn movie to get you there? The atmosphere is enchanting regradless of what movie has been filmed there.

Perfection, as a general rule, is often more a state of mind than a state of being. The lavish Ritz-Carlton Lodge
Reynolds Plantation Resort, about 75 miles from Atlanta, is the exception to the rule. Here, perfection is a tangible concept that abounds around every corner.

Nestled on the shore of Lake Oconee, 75 miles from Atlanta, the 251-room resort is not your everyday luxurious Ritz. Draped in ivy and edged by pines, the resort exudes a tranquility that stems from its placid setting at one of the most picturesque lakes in the south. A golfer’s paradise, the Plantation is home to 99 holes that comprise five separate courses. Its renowned TaylorMade Performance Lab is one of only eight in the world and offers two-hour custom fitting experiences for guests.

Pampered guests are treated to gracious southern hospitality from the moment they enter the resplendent lobby, whose interior mimics the land with wood furnishings ranging from the deep, candied colors of mahogany and cherry to the softer shades of pine and oak. Encouraged to unwind — whether it’s lounging by the Infinity Pool or hiking through primitive trails — guests enjoy elegant accommodations and the legendary Ritz personalized service.

We recommend you make reservations at the resort’s Georgia Bistro and sample regional southern cuisine. The culinary experience begins with “A Taste of the South,” the Bistro’s signature charcuterie plate featuring Chef de Cuisine Jaco Smith’s hand-made mozzarella cheese paired with a selection of salami. Served with an assortment of preserves and Cheddar Onion Bread prepared in-house, the appetizer is the perfect way to begin your delectable tour of some of the region’s freshest foods.

To Smith, freshness is not an option but an obsession. “If it’s not fresh, it’s not on our menu,” says Smith, who partners with a local farmer to serve vegetables and produce that were in the field only days — or hours — before appearing on the menu, and also has his own herb garden on the grounds. Regional food artisans provide the meats.

Cream of Vidalia Onion Soup bursts with fresh flavors, while Georgia’s Shrimp and Grits, lightly accented by creole spiced peppers and parmesan cheese, serves as the perfect second course.

Lightly seared sea scallops fall apart with the touch of a fork, accented by buttered autumn squash and a corn lobster sauce that would be delicious even if it was served over cardboard. Romantics are well advised to participate in a Chiminea bonfire dinner consisting of a specially prepared gourmet meal and served lakefront by a couple’s personal waiter.

Your choice of wine includes the resort’s own custom blend of Cabernet and Chardonnay. According to the resort’s wine sommelier Stephen Clark, many restaurants that serve a house blend allow the winery to design the wine without the input of those who actually serve it. “We know what our guests like and dislike and therefore have an advantage to blend around their preferences instead of a winery guessing what that should be,” Clark says.

Families can spend quality time together in the infinity pool or kayaking on the calm waters of Lake Oconee. Teenagers can be seen jumping on trampoline devices on the lake not far from the sandy beach. The Ritz Kids Program offers supervised activities for youngsters, including a day with camp counselors based on various outdoor activities, while Kids Night Out gives younger visitors something to look forward to on Friday and Saturday evenings. A family favorite is roasting S’mores by a crackling campfire, an event held each night of the week. Those family members who enjoy fishing appreciate the fact that Lake Oconee, Georgia’s second largest lake, has more fish per square acre than any lake in the state, including large mouth bass, catfish, and crappie.

The Plantation also rolls out the red carpet for adults seeking a respite from the hustle and bustle of the nine-to-five routine. Relaxation can be found with a Couple’s Massage at the luxurious 26,000 square-foot spa. With southern-inspired hospitality and treatments based on nature and the seasons, the spa offers couples discreet suites with drawn wooden shutters opening to a lakeside portrait. Couples can breathe in the deep aroma of arnica and sandalwood oils and soak in an aqua latte milk bath for two in a regally adorned marble claw-foot tub. Other treatments include Vichy Rain Therapy, Body Therapy, Touch Therapy, Facial Therapy, and a special “Mama Mio” treatment for pregnant women.

Although summer and spring are action packed, the Lighting of the Lights at Thanksgiving in celebration of the holidays is one of the busiest times of the year. The annual event attracts thousands of visitors who witness 1.5 million lights being lit throughout the trees. And being the nearest upscale resort to Augusta (80 miles) the Plantation always hosts a hotel full of golf fanatics every April for the Masters, arguably the most prestigious of the Grand Slam events.

If you’re interested in a relaxing beachfront, golf and/or spa getaway this fall, you should take advantage of the special “Fall Value Rates” that are being offered by The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in Southwest Florida.

Featuring an impressive setting on the pristine white-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, it is Southwest Florida’s only beachfront resort offering on-site championship golf, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center. Located just blocks from Naples’ renowned shopping and dining districts of fashionable 5th Avenue and historic 3rd Street South, the 125-acre resort recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation of its guest rooms and suites.

The special “Fall Value Rates” start at just $159 per room, per night, and include many value-added components. In addition to accommodations in a newly-remodeled room, the special rate includes two reserved beach chairs, unlimited tennis, access to the resort’s world-class Spa and complete Fitness Center (with use of the exercise room, whirlpool, sauna and steam room), valet parking, afternoon tea and cookies at 4 p.m. daily, and admission for children ages 5 to 12 years old in the morning activities of the Beach Klub 4 Kids supervised child activity program. The special rate is available through December 22, 2009

The value of the “Fall Value Rates” is quite notable, as the resort’s standard room rates in the fall start at $230 per night, and in the winter start at $325 per night. Combine this with the other inclusions, such as the complimentary use of reserved beach chairs daily for two (usually $10 per chair, per day), unlimited tennis (usually $10 per person, per hour), and access to the Spa and Fitness Center facilities (usually $20 per person, per day), and it is an incredible deal.

“Fall is a great time to visit Naples for a relaxing getaway,” said Jim Gunderson, general manager of the family-owned resort. “The weather is cooler, and it is just beautiful here. So whether you wish to golf, relax on the beach, visit The Spa, or shop at Naples’ famous shopping districts, you just can’t beat the offerings or incredible setting of The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. The “Fall Value Rates” simply provide even more incentive to take that getaway you’ve been looking to do.”

Taking advantage of the rate will provide the opportunity to stay in one of the beautiful rooms, which now feature new bedding and fabrics, flat-panel televisions and accents in calming tropical shades. It also will enable you to experience Naples’ beach, named “America’s Best All-Around Beach” by the Travel Channel.

You also can enjoy golf on the 18-hole course that is consistently voted “Best Public Golf Course in Southwest Florida,” as well as the award-winning Mary C. Watkins Tennis Center with six Har-Tru courts; a beachfront pool; and the world-class Spa, which offers an array of massage services, body treatments, and skincare services. The resort also features the Fitness Center; Beach Klub 4 Kids; a salon; and an Orchid House, home to over 3,000 tropical plants.

Owned and operated by the Watkins family for over 60 years, the resort has a rich history in Southwest Florida. Providing a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with impeccable service and first-class amenities, the resort is an exceptional tropical getaway.

Many claim that Bora Bora is the most beautiful island in the world and it is indisputably one of the most romantic. Also, with the addition of The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort it is also becoming known as an enticing retreat for the whole family. Because with a lagoon that’s an artist’s palette of blues and greens, and lush tropical slopes and valleys covered with hibiscus and palms – Bora Bora is love at first sight for people of all ages.

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort has a 13,000 square-foot world-class spa featuring Tahitian and Pacific Rim treatments in seven glorious spa treatment rooms.

The resort has an Oasis Pool which has its own natural wonder. The central pool has a swim-up bar. The saltwater private lagoon is full of native fish and stingrays. Just choose which paradise you want to dive into!

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort is a tropical haven with its various luxury villas, tennis courts, 24-hour fitness facility and, of course, the 13,000 square-foot spa set on its own private island.

There is something for every member of the family to enjoy. The adults-only Oasis pool has intimate, secluded cabanas for privacy. The Kids Creativity Club offers both indoor and outdoor activities including saling, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, storytelling, and video games.

The villas range from 1,550 to 3,450 square feet. There is one Royal Estate on the resort that is as big as a mansion with 13,000 square feet of living space. The Royal Estate features a private spa, pool, Jacuzzi, chef’s kitchen and private beach. It also has two living rooms, a dining room and three bedrooms.

While you are in Bora Bora, the concierge can assist you with chartering a sailboat, parasailing, arranging a daylong fishing expedition, or viewing island relics and seeing WWII memorabilia.

Bora Bora is a treasure of the South Pacific that measures up to all visitors’ expectations splendidly. Staying at the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort lavishly adds the finishing touch.