Did you know, a recent study revealed
the definition of Luxury is changing…When "premium" becomes everyday,
where do consumers look for indulgence?
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In their study, The Changing Face of Luxury, Patricia Graham
and Marcus Matthews beg the question,
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"When "premium" becomes everyday, where do consumers
look for indulgence?…The most intriguing shift underway in the definition
of luxury may well be the changing nature of individual
expectations…Luxury has assumed a highly personal face - almost literally.
Consumers demand not just an experience but a personal experience.
"Customization and "personalization" are now firmly ensconced in the luxury
lexicon. Each consumer wants an experience right and special for him or her
alone- in an automobile, vacation or wine." This means suppliers need to give
the consumer what they value most, "…from "quality time" for themselves in
an exclusive hotel with the finest foods and whitest beaches, to an Extended
Stay in an austere environment that fuels "self -discovery."
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| So what is your definition
of Luxury… |
LUXURY TRANSPORTATION:
Would
you like to fly in style with comfy leather seats, generous legroom and the
most in-flight entertainment choices in the sky? JetBlue, Midwest, and Sun
Country are top picks for domestic flights. Looking for international flare? We
can book you on any of the world's top five airlines: Singapore Airlines,
Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic, or Thai Airways International. We
can also arrange rentals of premium cars, stretch limousines, and drivers. Is
your definition of luxury a little different? We can also secure a back pack
and mountain bike. (Will that be with or without a personal guide?)
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LUXURY DESTINATIONS &
ACCOMODATIONS:
Next stop: The world's #1 rated
hotel, the Signita Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa. In between
wild game drives (where you are sure to see giraffes, lions, leopards and
zebras) customers indulge in spa treatments, wine tasting, and other
activities. If your definition requires something tamer, you could also select
the world's #2 rated hotel, the Four Seasons Resort, Bali at Sayan, in
Indonesia. Here, you will not see any lions, but you could go to Sangeh, the
sacred monkey forest; see a dance and theatrical performance in Batubulan; or
take a boat to the ancient village of Trunyan. If you would like a truly Asian
experience, try the World's #9 rated hotel, The Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand. If
you seek misty hills and dales, bagpipes, haggis and the lore of Brave Heart,
try #8, Inverlochy Castle, Fort William, Scotland. The U.S. hits the charts at
#12 with the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii, but you don't have to leave
the Continental U.S. to experience truly supreme luxury. Once you have arrived
at your destination, the luggage will be checked, ported to the room, and
"James" the driver will escort you into a private black stretch limousine for a
tour of the town. Unfortunately, "James" doesn't do bike trails. For this
definition of luxury "Big Jim" will ensure your transportation works properly -
chains, cogs, gears, spokes and all. He will accompany you while trekking
through such places as Scotland's 7 Stanes, Morzine Les Gets in the Alps, or
through Mt. Defiance in Portland, Oregon; The Frisco Trail in Joplin, Missouri;
or Sleepy Hollow, in South Park, Pennsylvania. |
LUXURY EXPERIENCE:
Traditional
world class luxury offers you sumptuous 7 course meals prepared by renown
chiefs; the finest of Lenox, Aynsley or Belleek China; Ricci dinnerware;
goblets made from Waterford crystal; designer golf courses; Cuban cigars; name
brand shopping; single malts, Pouilly Fumé, Rioja Crianza and other fine
sipping spirits and liquors; the fragrance of fresh flowers and exotic fruit
wafting through your room; plush complimentary bathrobes and slippers; lavender
scented Egyptian and Swiss cotton sheets crowned by a Waverly, Lawrence, or
Croscill comforter. On the other hand, "Big Jim" can ensure that all M.R.E.s
have not expired, that your jerky and water are fresh, that you will be
surrounded by the fragrance of flora and fauna, and your sleeping bag has a
thermal rating consummate to your region. You could, however, bag the bag for a
stay at a 5 star hotel, hostel, or B & B. your choice. your definition.
your luxury.
For some, they might merely want to slow down and smell the
roses, the ones they were too busy to notice! Again, Pat and Marc site in their
study,
"In a world of multiple stresses, multi tasking, multi media
and multiple responsibilities, the ability to escape - to slow down and live in
the moment-also has assumed a luxurious dimension."
Maybe your
definition of luxury simply means getting away - completely away- for a full
week or two; or maybe it means having the finances to vacation with family or
friends. |
WHATEVER YOUR DEFINITION, LUXURY AWAITS YOU WITH TRAVEL
TYME...
We are pleased to offer a vast array of
packages that are personally customized making each one as unique as you. Our
repertoire includes but is not limited to, the African Safari, the Alaskan
wilderness and Asian hot spots. Collectively, we've traversed the globe and use
this knowledge to serve our clients. Our goal is to assist you in composing an
itinerary that will be awe-inspiring; surpassing all other previous
experiences. Quite simply, we want to make this your best vacation yet! (And
yes, it can even happen at an Extended Stay or while mountain biking)
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Travel
enriches one's life, expanding and forever changing their
world. Twenty-nine years ago we embarked upon an adventuresome journey of
exploring the wonders of our planet. Every time we saw the sites and met the
people, it became the very best investment we ever made. This belief still
holds true for us today. We hope your own investment in travel will turn out to
be the very best investment you'll ever make. The dividends are sure to be many
and the payoff - priceless! Thank you for your business, past and present. We
want to make this your best vacation yet, and remember - we don't send you.
We take you!!
Sincerely,
John & Kathy Lang
Owners of Travel Tyme |
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| "In a world of multiple
stresses, multi tasking, multi media and multiple responsibilities, the ability
to escape - to slow down and live in the moment-also has assumed a luxurious
dimension."
...Whatever your definition, luxury awaits you with Travel
Tyme |
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