Dear Friends,

What do you get when you mix chili powder, a hot stone massage and a horse? I'm not sure what your answer is, but mine is the Luxury Link Social Experience. Of course, it was a lot more than just that. From May 3 - 6, ten loyal Luxury Link travelers were treated to a glorious weekend at Travaasa Austin in Texas, complete with luxury accommodations, spa treatments, private dinners straight off the pages of Food & Wine, a chili cook-off

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by Diane McDavitt
Luxury Link President
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It’s been a long time since the term “all-inclusive luxury” was considered an oxymoron. And the benefits of an all-inclusive holiday – convenience, value – are obvious. That said, there are still some uninitiated travelers out there. This blog is for you.

Let’s take cruises. There are enough options for every type of traveler, but when it comes to “luxury” and “cruising” you’ve got the best

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Hungarian Wedding Yields Hidden Gem

Budapest is not really a last-minute destination, at least not when one lives in Los Angeles as I do. But a nephew’s unexpected wedding announcement and two weeks’ notice prompted a scramble for air and hotel accommodations in Hungary's capital city. Fortunately, I had some inside information (I work at Luxury Link, after all): it turns out one of Budapest’s most unique boutique hotels - St. George Residence - is also

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by Diane McDavitt
Luxury Link President & co-Founder

The prospect of a trip to India, one week following my return from a conference in Mexico, left me with mixed emotions. Being away from home and the office again - this time for two weeks - was a daunting thought. Not to mention the time it would take to get there; let’s face it...India is a commitment. But to those of you have not yet been – those who have already know – it’s worth every

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by Diane McDavitt
President and Co-Founder
Luxury Link Travel Group

Luxury for less. We hear the phrase a lot, but what does it mean?

In most cases it’s code for “distressed” inventory that can’t be sold at regular prices. Last season’s handbag, a whole shipment of designer shoes with scratches on the heel, a spectacular suite at the Ritz…for tomorrow night.

That said, recent economic challenges have changed the

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