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Costa Rica gets the Waldorf touch with new resort

The Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique opened last year in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province.

The Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique opened last year in Costa Rica's Guanacaste province. Photo Credit: Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Located in the Guanacaste region in the new Punta Cacique neighborhood, the resort is perfect for clients seeking an escape from the hotel sprawl in Guanacaste.

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A Bombardier Challenger 350 at Van Nuys Airport in California. VistaJet’s XO platform offers access to 2,000 planes from other operators in addition to Vista’s fleet of 280 planes. Photo Credit: VistaJet Private charter booking enters the digital ageWebsites and apps are increasingly being used to book on-demand flights, a big change for a business that has long relied on a more personal touch.

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Fairmont guests can package stays at three of the company's hotels in the Canadian Rockies, including the Fairmont Banff Springs.

Fairmont guests can package stays at three of the company's hotels in the Canadian Rockies, including the Fairmont Banff Springs. Photo Credit: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Luxury hotel brands feature multiple properties in curated itinerariesBrands like Four Seasons, Fairmont and Rosewood are taking on the role of tour operator or DMC with trips featuring private experiences and local access.

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Franklin, the author’s pet minipoodle, strikes a pose in his bathrobe during his stay at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman

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