American Airlines Vacations has a deal for those who like the finer things in life.

Stay at one of the beautiful Palace Resorts (in Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, and more) and you’ll get a Palace Passport.

This passport offers all kinds of free or reduced-cost amenities (historical tours, snorkeling, spa treatments and more) plus, children aged 12 or under stay free.

You have to book by August 31 and stay at least 3 nights (and finish your trip by the end of December). See all the details right here.

Just because we’re procrastinators doesn’t mean we have to miss out on some of the finer things in life. If you’ve been aching to get out of town to spend a few days enjoying what some the country’s top luxury hotels have to offer, now is your chance to do so.

Northwest Airlines offers a range of last minute luxury vacation packages to destinations throughout the US and Canada. Even if you’ve put off making plans, you can still find vacation packages (airfare and hotel) for as low as $334 per person (with taxes and fees).

Keep reading for a sample of the last minute luxury getaways Northwest Airlines is currently offering…

Trans-Pacific luxury air travel has just gone all-business class:

“Singapore Air is converting its ultra-long flights between the USA and Asia to all-business-class service, a first for the trans-Pacific market and yet another entry into the luxury airline market.” (from USA Today)

Singapore Air’s all-business class offering is the first of its kind. While carriers like Silverjet and the now defunct MaxJet provided all-business class flights between the US and Europe, there has never been anything comparable from commercial carriers for travel between the US and Asia.

Keep reading to see what you can expect to pay for a business-class jaunt across the Pacific once Singapore Air has converted to this new model…

Virgin Atlantic is throwing another perk to its first class travelers. The UK-based carrier has introduced a new Upper Class Wing at Heathrow. The main benefit of this wing? You don’t have to fight the crowds or deal with long security lines.

Keep reading for Virgin Atlantic’s step-by-step guide to Upper Class check and catch a glimpse of the added benefits of flying first class…

The folks over at Travel Hacker have just posted their “50 Best Sites and Resources for the Ultimate in Luxury Travel.” Check out the piece for some great tips on finding luxury deals, the finest hotels, the best cruises, and more.

(Full Disclosure: We’re happy to say, FareCompare.com is on the list.)

Just because you’re bringing the kids along, doesn’t mean your vacation has to be devoid of culture or luxury. At least that is what Forbes is suggesting with their latest list: Kid-Friendly Summer Vacation Spots.

Now, most destinations on the list aren’t your typical Disney World or Universal Studios. These vacations provide a little something for both the children and their parents. Cities that house some world famous museums, legendary golf courses, and 5-star luxury hotels might also offer theme parks and a bit of childhood adventure.

Keep reading for a glimpse at Forbes’s Top Kid-Friendly Summer Vacations…

The folks over at Wired are highlighting could be the greatest gadget to hit economy class in a long time: The Cozy Suite.

Delta Air Lines already has plans to install the Cozy Suite in Economy Class of its Boeing 767s and 777s by 2010, which will extend passenger leg-room by two inches, without forcing alterations to a standard economy cabin.

How does this new luxury seating gadget work? Keep reading to see how Wired breaks it down…

Sure, first class airline tickets can easily run you a few thousand dollars, but that’s nothing compared to what you can pay for first class champagne. At least if that champagne is one of the limited 12-bottle box sets of Perrier-Jouet champagne that will be available for 50,000 Euros ($79,919.59 USD).

No, the champagne doesn’t give you the power of flight, nor does it allow you to see into the future or anything like that. However, it does come with some considerable perks beyond just that of a fine champagne.

If you’re one of the 100 people lucky enough to buy one of the 12-bottle sets, you can turn your purchase into a full luxury vacation. Keep reading for the details…

Sometimes in order to find true luxury and relaxation, you have to let the trappings of the modern world go. When you take a vacation, take a vacation. Don’t get stuck checking your email or spending hours on your cell phone.

Yes, it can be a difficult task, but there are luxury resorts, spas, and secluded escapes that will help you disconnect for a while. You’ll find all of the comfort and amenities you need, but you won’t find an internet hook-up or cell phone service.

Keep reading for a sample of Forbes’ World’s Ultimate Unplugged Vacations…

The Las Vegas Strip summer hotel deals keep coming. The Bellagio is offering reduced rates to luxury travelers who want to test their luck at the tables, catch a show, or just watch the dancing fountains.

From May 21st to September 4th, you can enjoy the comfort of one of Bellagio’s Salone Suites for as low as $299/night. Reduced rates are good for Sundays - Thursdays, but they are subject to availability.

Keep reading for a look at the luxury and amenities Bellagio’s Salone Suites have to offer…

You’ did the planning, you gathered the families together, and you survived the wedding day. It’s time to relax.

Northwest Airlines WorldVacations have honeymoon prepackages that offer the lowest first class airfares on Northwest Airlines flights to destinations all over the world. Save some money, and feel the stress melt away as soon as you step on the plane.

Keep reading for a sample of luxury and romance honeymoon packages available from Northwest Airlines WorldVacations…

Is it worth a little extra money for the chance e to stretch out? Does added legroom in coach bring us one step closer to feeling like we’re in first class? The answer is probably “no” to the latter question, but the answer to the former is a bit more up in the air. People, especially those with long legs or a love of personal space, are more than willing to pay a little more for leg room.

As reported in the New York Times, last week “jetBlue selling optional seats with 38 inches of pitch - four inches more than its standard seats…”

Depending on the distance your flying, the extra leg room will run you between $10 and $20. Of course, jetBlue isn’t the only airline charging travelers for a little more comfort. Check out a sample of the fees you can expect to pay is you want to stretch out on the plane the next time you fly…

Rising 64 stories above the Strip, the Trump International Hotel & Tower is one of the latest luxury resorts to hit Las Vegas. Offering stunning views of the city, over 1,200 suites, and 50 penthouse suites for the true high-rollers, the Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas puts you just steps away from all the action.

Alaska Airlines has recently partnered with Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas, and to mark the occasion, they are offering special deals and resort credit…

Been wanting to get away, but haven’t had the time to plan your vacation? You can still enjoy a bit of luxury and relaxation even at the last minute. Northwest Airlines Vacation packages offer deals on airfare and hotels for procrastinators and people who just need to get away.

Keep reading for some sample last minute luxury vacation packages from Northwest Airlines…

After 3 years and close to $400 million dollars worth of renovation, the world famous Plaza Hotel is up and running again. For a time, it looked as though the historic hotel would be completely transformed into condos. However, preservationists, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and lovers of the hotel fought to maintain at least some semblance of the Hotel in tact.

The fight paid off, and you can now enjoy a night’s stay in one of the Plaza’s newly renovated rooms for about $1,000 and you can once again take afternoon tea in the Palm Court…

Things are heating up in Las Vegas, and with the higher temperatures come some great deals on luxury travel. The hotels on the Strip want you to come spend your hard earned cash, and they’re willing to thrown some perks your way to get you in the door.

Keep reading to see the latest offers from the Luxor, and book by April 11th to take advantage of their deals…

Forbes takes a look (on this video) at some of the perks all-business class providers are offering passengers, and gives their opinion on which airlines you should seek out when heading to specific destinations in Europe.

Keep reading to see some of the amenities that made the list, because if you want to take a helicopter to the airport or hop on a private jet for a connecting flight, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for…

Over the last few weeks, we’ve highlighted international business class flights on several US-based airlines. This week, we wanted to take a look at what British Airways has to offer.

BA has plans to challenge business-class only carriers like eos and SilverJet with business class-only offerings of their own. However, they are also rolling out a new Club World business class cabin that aims to change the way business class travelers look at luxury…

We’ve all heard of “time shares” where you buy a couple of weeks in a condo/house for vacations.

But have you heard of the elegant big sister to time shares? We’re talking “destination clubs” and they are really special.

If you have an extra million dollars hanging around, or you just want to dream, keep reading!

Virgin Atlantic is following up it’s bio-fuel jumbo jet flight with a new green offering. This one is targeted directly at VIPs and luxury travelers.

The limousine service provided by Virgin Atlantic to certain “very important people,” will no longer feature gas-guzzling monsters. Instead, the carrier plans on switching to more environmentally-friendly fuel cell limos from GM…

Want to indulge yourself? Need a little pampering? Head for the Luxor in Las Vegas.

They have a special promotion: upgrade your regular room to a “Spa Suite” or a “Luxury One Bedroom Suite” for as little as an extra $35 a night. Plus they throw in a lot of extra goodies like “2 for the price of 1″ admission to their spa, $30 in dining credits and much more.

The best part: some of the regular rooms go for as little as $69 a night!

Keep reading for more details, including deadlines for making reservations and the all important promotion code.

It seems a little irrational, but there are times when combining your airfare with a stay in a luxury hotel or with rental of a luxury car can actually cost you less than the airfare itself. You can also find great travel deals that provide you with additional nights in 4-star hotels and resorts for no extra cost. Sure in a world where retailers seem to add charges whenever they possibly can, this all seems a little bit like a plot to an episode of “The Twilight Zone,” but fear not, these deals are for real.

You can often find these luxury offers from the airlines or the resorts themselves. They’re especially popular during off-peak travel to destinations like Las Vegas, New York, Telluride, and Orlando. Before you grab the sleep mask and prepare for a week of pampering, though, make sure the luxury travel deal your looking into is actually a deal…

Silverjet knows that lounging in full-recline and dining on a multi-course meal during your flight isn’t all the luxury you need. They know that some of you out there deserved to be pampered a little more. Or, at least they know that driving to and from the airport can be an incredible hassle.

That’s why they offer their Door to Door Chauffeur program. Yep, just to spoil you. Keep reading for all the plush-seated, stress-free details…

You might have expected to see the Broadmoor of Colorado Springs get the coveted 5-star rating; after all, 2008 makes 48-years in a row for the venerable hotel.

New to the list: the Boston Harbor Hotel, The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island in South Carolina, and the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah.

And 3-new restaurants joined the 5-star club: the Georgian Room in Sea Island, Ga., The Inn at Dos Brisas in Brenham, Texas and Le Bernardin in New York City.

For the full list, AND, an irreverent view of the ratings, do click here!

Paris might just be the perfect spot to enjoy the romance of Valentine’s Day.

If you can escape your real life for just a few days, you can take advantage of some of the perks Paris hotels are providing for the holiday.

Air France is offering an airfare/hotel package for Valentine’s Day, but luxury accommodations can be found elsewhere, as well…

Just click “more” for luxury, Parisian-style.