Passion for perfection, attention to detail, understated elegance, modesty, respect and care for the staff – have been at the heart of Mme Maja Oetker’s philosophy to preserve and enhance the reputation of Hotel du Cap Eden Roc,

This year, Churchill Downs unveils a posh new luxury area dubbed "The Mansion." Admission goes for $7,000-$12,500. Former NBA player Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman reportedly purchased nearly half of The Mansion's nearly 300 tickets.

After being stuck at the No. 2 spot for the last two years, triple Michelin-starred Spanish restaurant El Celler de Can Roca moved up a rung Monday night, knocking Danish restaurant Noma off its perch to take the title of world’s best restaurant.

Whether mom wants to relax and rejuvenate or explore and exercise, these luxury hotels are rolling out all the stops to pamper moms this Mother’s Day (May 12). From decadent brunches to “spa sleepovers,” below are seven luxurious escapes for moms this May.

Perhaps the most magical of all cities, Paris is renowned for its iconic landmarks, unparalleled art, exquisite cuisine and legendary fashion. From the designer stores of the emblematic Champs-Elysées and exclusive boutiques on rue Saint-Honoré, to the famous macarons at Laudurée and historic art collections at the Louvre, the City of Light is brimming with culture, romance and luxury.

From London to Abu Dhabi and everywhere in between, we've rounded up the most exclusive clubs where you can play a match of tennis, a game of cricket, or even a round of mahjong.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ The Plaza, New York, is topping off its multichannel marketing efforts centered on Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby” by opening a new suite on the day of the film’s opening night.

Tennis travelers once took a backseat to golfers and skiers as travel agents and resorts catered to enthusiasts of the fairways and the slopes. Elaborate ski and golf packages could be found anywhere, but tennis vacations were hard to come by. Not any more.

With the slow the in China, major international luxury brands have been turning their focus on Europe, not only in the major cities but also in the upscale holiday destinations such as Forte dei Marmi (recent Louis Vuitton boutique opening) and Porto Cervo in Italy as well as France.

(CNN) -- Virgin Galactic is one flight closer to becoming a commercial "spaceline." The company's passenger spacecraft, SpaceShipTwo, completed its first rocket-powered flight Monday morning above the Mojave Desert in California.

CHESTER, England, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael and Jan Crompton are passionate about luxury travel. Their hard work and business success over the past thirty years has allowed them to see the world in style.

In 2013 it would appear that Italy continues to be an attractive destination for foreign tourists who are looking for luxury tours at historical venues. For this reason, I have chosen five very different places where you can enjoy a fulfilling tour experience that combines tradition, elegance and exclusiveness.