tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79113266745066730412024-03-19T03:19:22.037-07:00SocialiteTravel.com WeblogNews Feed for Flashpackers & Jet Set GurusSocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-75508869093837485782010-08-26T10:24:00.000-07:002010-08-26T10:24:36.617-07:00Beat the End of Summer Blues with a Volunteering Trip to Fiji || Jaunted<a href="http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/8/25/12423/4154/travel/Beat+the+End+of+Summer+Blues+with+a+Volunteering+Trip+to+Fiji">Beat the End of Summer Blues with a Volunteering Trip to Fiji || Jaunted</a>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-43151149726812984472010-06-25T00:56:00.000-07:002010-06-25T00:56:50.938-07:00Twitpic Adds Twitter Places<a href="http://mashable.com/2010/06/24/twitpic-twitter-places/">Twitpic Adds Twitter Places</a><br /><br />SocialiteTravel.com - The World's Largest Flashpacker Community!SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-64837109468284280762010-06-05T13:39:00.000-07:002010-06-05T13:39:46.582-07:00Why we travel<a href="http://www.salon.com/travel/feature/2000/03/18/why">Why we travel</a>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-30898032906031691332010-06-01T16:36:00.000-07:002010-06-01T16:36:26.683-07:00Jetstar Will Begin Using iPads as In-Flight Entertainment This Month || Jaunted<a href="http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/6/1/101941/6047/travel/Jetstar+Will+Begin+Using+iPads+as+In-Flight+Entertainment+This+Month">Jetstar Will Begin Using iPads as In-Flight Entertainment This Month || Jaunted</a>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-70411639576912493842010-05-07T10:20:00.000-07:002010-05-07T10:27:42.140-07:00New Orleans Bike TourAn off-the-beaten path bike tour that takes you outside of the French Quarter and into the real neighborhoods of the Big Easy. Bike Tours by Confederacy of Cruisers. A great intro into the city of New Orleans, we recommend renting a bike after the tour to explore more of the city on your own.<br /><br /><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/S7d9HCKe5A8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/S7d9HCKe5A8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="300" width="400"></embed></object><br /><br />Going to New Orleans? 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We here at <a href="http://www.socialitetravel.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SocialiteTravel.com</span></a> have always followed the trends in travel, and how changes in technology will ultimately affect all of us.....for the better of course!<br /><br />We have combined the two types of travelers:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">the Flashpacker</span>, a tech-savvy backpacker<br />and the<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jet Set Guru</span>, the new-age Jet Setter that has taken advantage of the "Digital Age", and has created wealth beyond their wildest dreams! So what do these two types of travelers have in mind?<br /><br />Well,...................<span style="font-weight: bold;">TECHNOLOGY</span>!<br /><br />Stay connected and mingle with us, we are creating the World's Largest Community for Flashpackers, Globetrotters, and Jet Set Gurus - <a href="http://www.socialitetravel.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SocialiteTravel.com</span></a>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-5119452442120312592009-12-29T10:28:00.001-08:002009-12-29T10:28:26.233-08:00Lonely Planet Predicts El Salvador, Morocco, London Will Be Hot in 2010 || Jaunted<a href=http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/12/28/112428/23/travel/Lonely Planet Predicts El Salvador, Morocco, London Will Be Hot in 2010>Lonely Planet Predicts El Salvador, Morocco, London Will Be Hot in 2010 || Jaunted</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-28345186324703840532009-12-18T00:34:00.001-08:002009-12-18T00:34:30.251-08:00Up Next on the New Hotel Circuit: Hard Rock’s HRH Tower || VegasChatter<a href=http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2009/12/17/2374/6816/vegas-travel/Up_Next_on_the_New_Hotel_Circuit_Hard_Rock_s_HRH_Tower>Up Next on the New Hotel Circuit: Hard Rock’s HRH Tower || VegasChatter</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-79984182102775845582009-11-21T08:36:00.001-08:002009-11-21T08:36:50.209-08:00Inside The W Santiago's Grand Opening Party || HotelChatter<a href=http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/20/104540/82/hotels/Inside_The_W_Santiago_s_Grand_Opening_Party>Inside The W Santiago's Grand Opening Party || HotelChatter</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-88832946506432269462009-10-16T11:49:00.001-07:002009-10-16T11:52:24.787-07:00Paul Oakenfold, Oscar Goodman and, um, Peter Andre Ready for London's BA Launch Party || VegasChatter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/21888/vegas.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/1425/noirbarfall.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://shar.es/14b2E">More Excuses To Drink in Vegas: Fall Cocktails || VegasChatter</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com/">ShareThis</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.socialitetravel.com">SocialiteTravel.com</a> - VIP Nightlife & Travel Portal</span><br /></div>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-15918344076461052802009-10-01T08:13:00.001-07:002009-10-01T08:13:10.909-07:00'Jetsetter' Launches, Introduces Travel World To Trip Sample Sales || Jaunted<a href=http://shar.es/1cOTy>'Jetsetter' Launches, Introduces Travel World To Trip Sample Sales || Jaunted</a><br /><br />Posted using <a href="http://sharethis.com">ShareThis</a>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-49106285849667190802009-09-25T17:09:00.000-07:002009-09-25T17:16:07.556-07:00The Playboy Club is Looking for Some New Bunnies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/1425/playboyclubcontest.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 390px;" src="http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/1425/playboyclubcontest.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>It was a pretty ingenious idea to put the <b>Playboy Club</b> inside <a href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/tag/palms"><b>The Palms</b></a> because any time Playboy comes in town they immediately head to The Palms. <p>But we're guessing infrequent visits from Hugh Hefner and his "Girls Next Door" and former playmates like Jenny McCarthy aren't enough for the Playboy Club. </p><p>This Sunday, the club is continuing its Playboy Club Calendar Search by selecting its Miss September. Girls who want to join the rest of the pin-ups for the 2009 calendar can enter <a href="http://www.missplayboyclub.com/">online</a> or in-person the night of the event. Girls chosen for the calendar will also win a chance to be seen inside the actual pages of a Playboy magazine. </p><p>As for the party 411, all ladies can sip on some free bubbly from 10pm until midnight but we don't know if that will help or hurt your chances of winning. <span class="vcard"> by <a class="url fn n author" href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/user/juliana" title="View all posts by juliana"> juliana</a> - VegasChatter</span></p><p><span class="vcard"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links</span>: <a href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=135065&action=viewLocation&locationId=43027">Hotel Deals in Vegas</a>, <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?position=12&pageName=hotAvail&requestKey=&currencyCode=USD&locale=en_US&hotnetrates=true&star=4&cid=135065&hotelID=196532&mode=1&showInfo=true&supplierType=X&propertyType=H&additionalDataString=vrBookingSource%7ChotSearch"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Palms Casino Resort</span></a>, <a href="http://www.vegas-passport.com/?a_aid=SocialiteTravel">Vegas Nightlife Passes</a><br /> </span></p>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-60672068125556095782009-09-24T02:59:00.000-07:002009-09-24T03:07:13.603-07:00Ritz Carlton Highlands in Lake Tahoe Opening December 9th, 2009<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.luxist.com/media/2009/09/nsritzext30-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.luxist.com/media/2009/09/nsritzext30-2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left">It was under construction when I visited last winter, but I have it on good authority that the<a href="http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/LakeTahoe/Default.htm"> Ritz Carlton Highlands in North Lake Tahoe</a> will open on December 9th, and what's more -- there's still availability over Christmas week. (Yes, I know we've not yet celebrated Columbus Day, but, for that peak week, Dan Sherman spokesperson of <a href="http://www.ski.com/">Ski.com</a> has told me repeatedly that it's never too soon to secure your accommodations.)<br /></div><br />The hotel, which is a series of linked pavilions, will have 170 guest rooms, 16 suites, each room with a gas fireplace. A gondola connects you to the bustling and lively Northstar village. The hotel's design, handled by <a href="http://www.hornbergerworstell.com/">Hornberger + Worstell</a>, is meant to be a contemporary take on traditional great mountain lodges, like Oregon's Timberline Lodge. It was also designed to blend into the hillside, and to that end, the site was not clear-cut --- landmark trees were tagged, and worked around. <em>by</em> <strong><a href="http://www.luxist.com/bloggers/alison-wellner/">Alison Wellner</a> - Luxist</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.luxist.com/photos/ritz-carlton-highlands-lake-tahoe/">Photo Gallery</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.socialitetravel.com/">SocialiteTravel.com</a> - For Jet Setters, By Jet Setters!</span><br /></div>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-13809371111255669962009-09-22T14:21:00.000-07:002009-09-22T14:27:44.196-07:00Hotel Derek in Houston Unveils Its 'Lady Pink' Rooms<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/hotelderekpinkroom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 357px;" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/hotelderekpinkroom.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Pink%20Hotels">pink hotel craze</a> continues but the latest hotel to use pink in its rooms is doing it for a good cause. <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hotel+Derek/ian/124806"><b>The Hotel Derek</b></a> in Houston has created five guest rooms designed for the female traveler (uh oh, paging gender neutralists) and 10 percent of the room rate will go towards the Houston chapter of the <b>Susan G. Komen for the Cure</b>. <blockquote><p> Pink décor complements each of the guest rooms and includes luxurious bedding, bathroom accessories, as well as a cozy robe and slippers. A unique feature of the Lady Pink rooms is the wellness bar and soothing spa music atop each nightstand. </p></blockquote><p>Room rates start at $289 a night during hte week and goes down on the weekends to $169. <span class="vcard">by <a class="url fn n author" href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/user/juliana" title="View all posts by juliana"> juliana</a> - HotelChatter</span></p><p><span class="vcard"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links</span>: <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?pageName=hotSearch&additionalData=viaGuides&city=Houston&stateProvince=TX&country=US&validateCity=true&submitted=true&specials=false&showHotels=true&isHotels=true&showCondos=false&isCondos=false&netOnly=false&cid=135065">Hotel Deals in Houston</a>, <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?position=4&pageName=hotAvail&requestKey=&currencyCode=USD&locale=en_US&hotnetrates=true&star=4&cid=135065&hotelID=124806&mode=1&showInfo=true&supplierType=X&propertyType=H&additionalDataString=vrBookingSource%7ChotSearch"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Hotel Derek</span></a></span></p>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-69809944705335415362009-09-21T05:58:00.000-07:002009-09-21T06:05:02.294-07:00British-American Boutique Hotels - Firmdale Opens the Crosby Street Hotel in NYC<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.trendhunter.com/images/phpthumbnails/53487_2_468.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://www.trendhunter.com/images/phpthumbnails/53487_2_468.jpeg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Firmdale Hotels will open its first location outside of London, England with the introduction of the Crosby Street Hotel in downtown Manhattan. The Crosby Street Hotel opens its 86 rooms at the end of September. <span style="line-height: 1.4;"><br /> <p>Craig Markham, Marketing and PR Director for Firmdale Hotels, said that the boutique hotel chainlet didn’t want to do a London hotel in New York. What does that mean? Apparently, an understated entrance on a quiet cobblestone street, a private garden, a green roof and 40 different room designs ranging from folksy floral to contemporary minimalism sets the Crosby Street Hotel apart from its siblings in London.</p> <p>The Crosby Street Hotel does contain a little bit of English whimsy. A different felt animal is appliquéd on the back of every dining room chair, and a huge primitive wooden bird hangs above the bar. Even the hotel’s logo, a dog on a leash next to its owner’s high-heeled boots, can be seen as a miniature print of the staff ties. If this isn’t enough to love, the Crosby Street Hotel is one of the first hotels in New York to boast a LEED’s certification. Via: Marrisa Liu - Trendhunter<br /></p> </span> <b>References:</b> <a class="Twelve" href="http://www.trendhunter.com/link/crosby-street-hotel/2">firmdale</a>, <a class="Twelve" href="http://www.trendhunter.com/link/crosby-street-hotel">themoment.blogs.nytimes</a><br /><a href="http://www.socialitetravel.com"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.socialitetravel.com">SocialiteTravel.com</a> - Jet Set Deals to NYC!<br /></div>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-48623602992653511002009-09-18T12:25:00.000-07:002009-09-18T12:32:23.472-07:00Renaissance Chicago Launches Soft Opening for Swanky Bar Novo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/barnovo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 220px;" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/barnovo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b><br />Where:</b> 1 W. Wacker Drive <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=1%20W.%20Wacker%20Drive%20%2C%2060601" target="new" title="Map by Google">[map]</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotels/city/us/IL/Chicago">Chicago</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/browse/North%20America/us/IL">IL</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/browse/North%20America/us">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/zip/60601">60601</a><br /><p>It looks like <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Doubletree+Chicago+The+Wit+/ian/309429"><b>theWit</b></a>'s hot Roof bar has some competition. As part of the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/17/195410/507/hotels/Hey_Now_Renaissance_By_Marriott_is_Looking_Pretty_Good_These_Days">Renaissance Hotel's rebranding effort</a>, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Renaissance+Chicago+Hotel/ian/136892"><b>Renaissance Chicago Hotel</b></a> had a soft opening for its new upscale Bar Novo on Sept. 17 and the lounge will post an official "open" sign on Oct. 1. And like any good business these days, the Bar even has its own <a href="http://twitter.com/BarNovo">Twitter</a> page. </p><p>Formerly a stodgy cigar bar—hello, the Chicago smoking ban made cigar bars so 2007—the new space is warm and inviting with reds and deep wood. But the pièce de résistance of the decor is an open chef's station that's the hub of the bar. The station uses an special induction style cook-top that eliminates the use of open flames and bulky hood systems so that you can watch the chef, who has traded in his tired toque for a sleek fedora.</p> <p>And while we love a place with a cool vibe, we're more interested in sampling the menu. Among the gourmet bar eats, we will go all carnivore and gobble down the "truffalo" wings served with ranch dip; the smoked prime rib nachos doused with Gloucester cheddar and heirloom tomato salsa; and the grilled Kobe beef sliders with miso onions and wasabi cheddar on a sesame brioche bun. For some variety, we'll end the meal with the housemade s'mores fondue. </p><p>If we have to have some fruit and veggies, we'll take them in our cocktails. Okay, that's stretching it, but it gives us an excuse to have three helpings in drink form: the cucumber pepper margarita with Milagro tequila, cucumber, bell pepper, lime, agave and jalapeño; the watermelon caiparoska with Finlandia grapefruit, watermelon, lime and sugar; and the basil tangerine gimlet with Finlandia tangerine, basil and lime. With that much alcohol, we might not be able to stumble our way to Roof for the after-party.</p><p><i>Bar Novo is open Monday through Friday from 4pm to 2am and Saturdays from 11am to 3am. Sundays are open from 11am to midnight. </i> <span class="vcard"> by <a class="url fn n author" href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/user/Jennifer%20Kester" title="View all posts by Jennifer Kester"> Jennifer Kester</a> - HotelChatter</span> </p><i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.urbandaddy.com/chi/nightlife/6912/Bar_Novo_Prime_Rib_Nachos_and_Wacker_Drive_Mixology_Chicago_CHI_The_Loop_Bar">Urban Daddy</a>]</i><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links</span>: <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?pageName=hotSearch&additionalData=viaGuides&city=Chicago&stateProvince=IL&country=US&validateCity=true&submitted=true&specials=false&showHotels=true&isHotels=true&showCondos=false&isCondos=false&netOnly=false&cid=135065">Hotel Deals in Chicago</a>, <a href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?cid=135065&action=viewLocation&locationId=41931">Top Restaurants & Attractions</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.socialitetravel.com">SocialiteTravel.com</a> - Jet Set to Chicago!</span><br /></div>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-46938058130212468702009-09-17T10:54:00.000-07:002009-09-17T11:01:08.604-07:00Caribbean Airlines Hires Hotties To Build Their Brand<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jaunted.com/files/14943/carribairlines.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 285px;" src="http://www.jaunted.com/files/14943/carribairlines.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>When we think of heading down to the islands of the <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/caribbean"><b>Caribbean</b></a>, we usually look for cheap airfare on a <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/low%20cost%20carriers"><b>low cost carrier</b></a> or one of the country’s big boy airlines. For whatever reason, <b>Caribbean Airlines</b> never seems to be an option, nor do we even give the airline a second thought. Maybe that’s why the marketing gurus at the airline got together to give their company a fighting chance against all the competition. <p>The airline launched a contest to find 30 people to show off the spirit of the airline, the islands, and all things paradise. Apparently, they want you to feel on vacation as soon as you step aboard the plane—doubtful. These new brand ambassadors are made up of 20 good looking ladies and 10 handsome fellas, and will be out and about promoting the company that signs their paychecks. The <b>Faces of Caribbean Airlines</b> will make their first debut at Miami Carnival on October 10—probably in skimpy clothing. </p> <p> We’re not totally sure if this will really get people aboard their airline, but anything to build brand awareness is probably a good thing. It’s not clear how much the new team members are getting paid, but it’s certainly not the <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/tag/best%20job%20in%20the%20world"><b>best job in the world</b></a>. For now we’ll keep our eyes out on the new cheer squad, and if you want to check them out online, there’s plenty of pictures to ogle over on <a href="http://www.facesofcaribbeanairlines.com/member/finalized-faces.php"><b>their website</b></a>. <span class="vcard"> by <a class="url fn n author" href="http://www.jaunted.com/user/kjb" title="View all posts by kjb"> kjb</a> - Jaunted</span></p><p><span class="vcard"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links</span>: <a href="http://dg.ian.com/index.jsp?action=viewLocation&locationId=43487&cid=135065"> Caribbean 411</a>, <a href="http://vacations.ian.com/pubspec/scripts/eap.asp?goto=pkglaunch&eapid=15112-30024&packageType=1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vacation Packages</span></a>, <a href="http://cruises.ian.com/default.asp?cid=135065">Hot Caribbean Cruises</a><br /> </span></p>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-48362135378202515892009-09-15T16:32:00.000-07:002009-09-15T16:46:57.105-07:00Bold Faced Names Welcome Standard’s Boom Boom Room<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/BoomBoomRoom_UrbanD.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 400px;" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/BoomBoomRoom_UrbanD.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><b><br />Where:</b> 848 Washington St <a href="http://maps.google.com/?q=848%20Washington%20St%2C%2010014" target="new" title="Map by Google">[map]</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotels/city/us/NY%20/New%20York">New York</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/browse/North%20America/us/NY%20">NY </a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/browse/North%20America/us">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/zip/10014">10014</a><br /><p>There’s no word of it on <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Standard+NYC/local/795"><b>The Standard</b>’s </a><a href="http://www.standardhotels.com/new-york-city/">website</a> yet, but naturally the celebrities are already all over it. Madonna (and Jesus), Jude Law, Jon Bon Jovi, Josh Harnett, Rachel Zoe, Lindsay Lohan, Courtney Love—and did we mention Madonna?—were just some of the guests on hand to help Andre Balazs celebrate the opening of the Standard’s new penthouse bar, the <b>Boom Boom Room</b>, on Saturday night.</p> <p>Scrolling through slideshows of the party snaps like <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/13/boom-boom-room-opening-dr_n_285088.html">this one</a> at the <b>Huffington Post</b> give us a good look at the mustachioed bartender, hostesses in Jetsons-like dresses and headpieces, and Courtney Love giving the finger—but the pictures show little of the space itself other than the nighttime view through the floor-to-ceiling windows. (Also, they don’t answer our burning question: was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Boom_%28Let%27s_Go_Back_to_My_Room%29">Paul Lekakis</a> in the house?)</p> <p>But today the dudes at <b>UrbanDaddy</b> have the <a href="http://www.urbandaddy.com/nyc/nightlife/6896/The_Boom_Boom_Room_First_Look_Inside_the_Boom_Boom_Room_New_York_City_NYC_Meatpacking_District_Lounge#ixzz0RCGOpROO">first look</a> inside the <b>Boom Boom Room</b>, and we’ve got to admit, the place looks like a mighty fine place to party. Or as <b>UrbanDaddy</b> puts it:</p> <blockquote><p> “The whole place has the feel of a party lounge Donald Trump would have built on his yacht in 1979, only 18 floors above the Meatpacking District and filled with the likes of Bar Refaeli and Karolina Kurkova.” </p></blockquote><p> </p><p>The gold-lined main room, with its buttery cream banquettes and chandeliers, and the smaller black-tiled room housing a <i>hot tub</i> open for private parties and to those members of the public with the good looks, connections, our straight-out chutzpah to get in, later this week.</p> <p>Don't forget: if you get past the doorman, please do stop back here to tell us all.</p> <p><i>For more photos, see the slideshow at <a href="http://www.urbandaddy.com/nyc/nightlife/6896/The_Boom_Boom_Room_First_Look_Inside_the_Boom_Boom_Room_New_York_City_NYC_Meatpacking_District_Lounge#ixzz0RCGOpROO"><b>UrbanDaddy</b>.</a></i></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links</span>: <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?pageName=hotSearch&additionalData=viaGuides&city=New+York+City&stateProvince=NY&country=US&validateCity=true&submitted=true&specials=false&showHotels=true&isHotels=true&showCondos=false&isCondos=false&netOnly=false&cid=135065">Hotels in NYC</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.socialitetravel.com/">SocialiteTravel.com</a> - VIP Nightlife & Travel</span><br /></p>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-83534689767562298172009-09-14T16:30:00.000-07:002009-09-14T16:53:47.729-07:00Top 5 of America's Most Entertaining Cities<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/09/01/0901_Los-Angeles_400x280.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 280px;" src="http://images.forbes.com/media/2009/09/01/0901_Los-Angeles_400x280.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Looking to get some entertainment in your life? Well check out the Top 5 Cities and wait no more - it's time for a getaway! Happy Travels =)<br /><p><strong>1. <a href="http://realestate.yahoo.com/New_York/New_York;_ylt=AhNPLZmSCmPYLT8yQhOzROHxkdEF">New York, N.Y.</a></strong><br />Restaurants: 35,421<br />Bars: 3,844<br />Nightclubs: 400<br />Museums: 734<br />Live Theater Venues: 710<br />Sports Venues: 57<br />Sports Teams: 7<br />Forbes' Best Cities For The Outdoors Ranking: No. 21</p> <p><strong>2. <a href="http://realestate.yahoo.com/Illinois/Chicago;_ylt=AhDCFhBRgdQ36jeS29BXQbPxkdEF">Chicago, Ill.</a></strong><br />Restaurants: 15,692<br />Bars: 2,493<br />Nightclubs: 219<br />Museums: 275<br />Live Theater Venues: 261<br />Sports Venues: 24<br />Sports Teams: 6<br />Forbes' Best Cities For The Outdoors Ranking: No. 25</p> <p><strong>3. <a href="http://realestate.yahoo.com/California/Los_Angeles;_ylt=As_NppYgiyq0iR9RtADUiYvxkdEF">Los Angeles, Calif.</a></strong><br />Restaurants: 23,209<br />Bars: 983<br />Nightclubs: 283<br />Museums: 306<br />Live Theater Venues: 192<br />Sports Venues: 26<br />Sports Teams: 7<br />Forbes' Best Cities For The Outdoors Ranking: No. 32</p> <p><strong>4. <a href="http://realestate.yahoo.com/Florida/Miami;_ylt=AjM2jq26Cse74tUOah9ZW1zxkdEF">Miami, Fla.</a> (tie)</strong><br />Restaurants: 9,689<br />Bars: 734<br />Nightclubs: 208<br />Museums: 133<br />Live Theater Venues: 91<br />Sports Venues: 18<br />Sports Teams: 3<br />Forbes' Best Cities For The Outdoors Ranking: No. 16</p> <p><strong>4. <a href="http://realestate.yahoo.com/District_of_Columbia/Washington;_ylt=Avt.CA.S6xr6LD9U00C1NgPxkdEF">Washington, D.C.</a> (tie)</strong><br />Restaurants: 7,814<br />Bars: 477<br />Nightclubs: 146<br />Museums: 211<br />Live Theater Venues: 112<br />Sports Venues: 15<br />Sports Teams: 5<br />Forbes' Best Cities For The Outdoors Ranking: No. 9</p><p>Source: Yahoo, Forbes.com</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links</span>: Hotel Deals - <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?pageName=hotSearch&additionalData=viaGuides&city=New+York+City&stateProvince=NY&country=US&validateCity=true&submitted=true&specials=false&showHotels=true&isHotels=true&showCondos=false&isCondos=false&netOnly=false&cid=135065">NYC</a>,<a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?pageName=hotSearch&additionalData=viaGuides&city=Chicago&stateProvince=IL&country=US&validateCity=true&submitted=true&specials=false&showHotels=true&isHotels=true&showCondos=false&isCondos=false&netOnly=false&cid=135065"> Chicago</a>, <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?pageName=hotSearch&additionalData=viaGuides&city=Los+Angeles&stateProvince=CA&country=US&validateCity=true&submitted=true&specials=false&showHotels=true&isHotels=true&showCondos=false&isCondos=false&netOnly=false&cid=135065">Los Angeles</a>, <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?pageName=hotSearch&additionalData=viaGuides&city=Miami&stateProvince=FL&country=US&validateCity=true&submitted=true&specials=false&showHotels=true&isHotels=true&showCondos=false&isCondos=false&netOnly=false&cid=135065">Miami</a><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/01/entertaining-american-cities-lifestyle-real-estate-fun-cities_slide_2.html?partner=yahoore">Click here for the full list of America's Most Entertaining Cities</a></p>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7911326674506673041.post-1191226454983306092009-09-11T11:08:00.000-07:002009-09-11T11:27:46.576-07:00Vegas Nightclubs May Have to Ban Public Stripper Poles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/1425/stripper101.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 385px; height: 288px;" src="http://www.vegaschatter.com/files/1425/stripper101.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />If the <a href="http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/">Clark County commissioners</a> have their way, patron-accessible <a href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/tag/stripper%20poles"><b>stripper poles</b></a> in Las Vegas nightclubs soon might be a thing of the past.<p>According to a <a href="http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/278914">Digital Journal article</a>, a ban on tourists using stripper poles in Las Vegas nightclubs was discussed at a commissioners meeting on Aug. 18 and could be ratified by the end of the fall.</p><p>The move, apparently designed to keep visitors from exposing themselves at nightclubs, could result in employee-only restrictions for the poles, allowing only go-go dancers employed by the clubs to be the ones to straddle them.</p><p> </p> <p> Though no particular nightclub has come under fire, reports have surfaced that commissioner discussion revolved around <a href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/tag/prive"><b>Prive</b></a> inside Planet Hollywood. The club was fined and shut down for violations of a liquor license (and other offenses) earlier this summer. It has <a href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2009/8/19/12177/3914/vegas-travel/Priv_to_Reopen_This_Weekend_After_Being_Busted_For_Scandalousness">since reopened</a>.</p><p>Commissioners apparently also mentioned the new <a href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/tag/sapphire%20pool"><b>Sapphire Pool</b></a> at The Rio, which also was <a href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/story/2009/7/28/182736/747/vegas-travel/Perhaps_The_Rio_s_Sapphire_Pool_Should_Have_Done_Without_The_Stripper_Pole">shut down</a> for the season after eight women and one man were arrested for prostitution. Yes, the stripper pole at The Rio is now closed.</p> What do all of these changes mean for the average Vegas visitor? Not much—at least not yet. But be warned; (undercover) Las Vegas Police and local sheriff’s departments say they are cracking down on lewd behavior at nightclubs. Much like Big Brother in Aldous Huxley’s famous book, “Brave New World,” they’ll be watching. In the meantime, ladies, if you need your stripper pole fix you could always try <a href="http://www.jaunted.com/story/2009/2/3/1712/75646/travel/Learning+How+to+Pole+Dance+in+Las+Vegas+"><b>Stripper 101</b></a> at PH's V Theater. <span class="vcard">by <a class="url fn n author" href="http://www.vegaschatter.com/user/Whalehead" title="View all posts by Whalehead"> Whalehead</a> - VegasChatter<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links</span>: <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?pageName=hotSearch&additionalData=viaGuides&city=Las+Vegas&stateProvince=NV&country=US&validateCity=true&submitted=true&specials=false&showHotels=true&isHotels=true&showCondos=false&isCondos=false&netOnly=false&cid=135065">Hotel Deals in Vegas</a>, <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?position=9&pageName=hotAvail&requestKey=&currencyCode=USD&locale=en_US&hotnetrates=true&star=4&cid=135065&hotelID=163430&mode=1&showInfo=true&supplierType=X&propertyType=H&additionalDataString=vrBookingSource%7ChotSearch">Planet Hollywood</a>, <a href="http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?position=5&pageName=hotAvail&requestKey=&currencyCode=USD&locale=en_US&hotnetrates=true&star=4&cid=135065&hotelID=122695&mode=1&showInfo=true&supplierType=X&propertyType=H&additionalDataString=vrBookingSource%7ChotSearch">Rio Hotel Casino</a>, <a href="http://www.vegas-passport.com/?a_aid=SocialiteTravel">Vegas Nightlife Passes</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="vcard"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.socialitetravel.com/">SocialiteTravel.com</a> - VIP Nightlife & Travel</span></span><br /><span class="vcard"></span></div>SocialiteTravel.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09859100265015025923noreply@blogger.com0