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Vintage Luggage: The Trunk
When you talk about vintage luggage, you’re talking about trunks. The ‘oldest trunk maker in existence is La Malle Bernard in France. They have been making trunks since 1846 and still do. Opening in 1853 in Paris was La Maison Goyard. At the time they were known as Maison Morel founded by Edme Goyard, which his son bought out in 1853 and it was he who changed the name to Goyard. Today, this company is favored by high society and aristocratic families and for special orders, all of which made this company’s reputation what it is. In 1854 Louis Vuitton (Malletier à Paris or “Trunk-Maker in Paris) opened. This company was the first to make a flat topped trunk, airtight and one that was more lightweight. Up until then, trunks had a rounded top. These trunks were all well made and many of them have endured the test of time. you can buy a 
vintage trunk from these trunk makers today. It is romantic to imagine taking a long voyage, on a boat, with your wardrobe trunk packed, some of them, designed to open up like a personal portable closet, uniquely yours, that goes wherever you do. While not easily transported alone, the assistance of bell hops, luggage racks and the like are all necessary to make travel with a trunk less cumbersome. While not easily transported alone, the assistance of bell hops, luggage racks and the like are all necessary to make travel with a trunk less cumbersome. When you own a vintage travel trunk, its like you own a piece of history. Watch this video and see the refurbishment of a vintage trunk! Interested in books on Louis Vuitton vintage trunks? You’ll have to wait until the end of the year, but there is a new book written by Pierre-Leon Forte and Florence Muller due out in November 2010!
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Luxury Romantic Getaways
Romance and luxury go hand in hand. There is something about a hotel that provides opulence, great service, beautiful surroundings and attention to detail that uncorks romance. The Four Seasons Hotel, a Canadian company that opened the first day of spring in 1961 is an internationally recognized hotel chain that has excelled for nearly 50 years, has always had a focus on the customer and in creating a luxury getaway experience It’s even great to nip away to one closest to you and experience the feeling of a getaway by immersing yourself in a sumptuous meal where the experience leaves you feeling like you’ve been away somewhere lovely.
Here are a couple of places to vicariously experience here online!
Four Seasons Hotel Paris, George V
Paris and a luxury hotel. Can it get muc
h better than this? Their website shares: Steps from the Champs-Elysées, with private terraces that command all Paris; 17th-century tapestries, lovingly restored; and a spirit that lives on in thoroughly reborn, highly advanced spaces, Four Seasons George V Paris redefines luxury service in the City of Light. Breathtakingly beautiful! Take a virtual tour of the Deluxe Suite in this video!
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu, Hawaii
Unwind and luxuriate in a tropical setting. Sandy beaches, deep blue ocean and stunning views in this historic location. Their website shares: Gloriously revitalized, this natural tropical paradise offers more than ever to explore – with a newly expanded Spa, beachfront dining, fashion boutiques and new Deluxe Suites, in addition to Jack Nicklaus signature golf. Set on the Big Island’s exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast, this showpiece resort captures the essence of Hawaiian design, culture and tradition. Take a virtual tour of the resort in with this video!
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Trains – The New/Old Way to Travel
Transport by train dates back nearly 500 years, its systems involving, man or horse power with rails of wood or stone. The modern rail appeared in England in the 1820’s. There is something so romantic about traveling on a train. A great sense of adventure even when you just step into a rail station in all its grandeur and splendor. Stepping out onto a platform, and into the train and hear the whooshing and whistling sounds of the train and conductor while you take your seat.
Think about old movies, romantic scenes on the platform, tearful goodbyes and passionate hellos. Even the new Harry Potter movies have the children traveling on trains. You get to spend hours, riding in more comfortable state of lounging, dazing dreamily out the window at the passing scenery while reading a book, having a coffee and enjoying a delicious snack. With all the new challenges of air travel, next time you want to take a trip, why not consider trains and make the train trip part of the adventure itself! Here are some links for a virtual trip to some beautiful train trips and stations. There’s even a spa train!
Traveling By Train:
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