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JUNE 23-24, 2018 Since the 1960s San Francisco has been associated with the gay rights movement. Considered by many to be the gay capital in the world, thanks to the city’s liberal tolerance to people of all persuasions, San Francisco also hosts one of the world’s largest Pride festivals. The San Francisco Pride Festival… View Article
Home to the redwood as well as Hollywood, California is a diverse state blending natural beauty with high-end, contemporary attractions. The sprawling state encompasses everything from lively beaches to the most luxurious shopping on the West Coast. With miles of coastline and expansive natural parks to explore, we’re narrowing it down to the best things to do in… View Article
April 10 – April 23 One of the oldest film festivals in America, the San Francisco International Film Festival will return in 2019 for its 62nd anniversary. Many of the movies on offer are innovative and champion film as an art form, as well as a meaningful agent for social change. The festival is hugely… View Article
By Codelia Mantsebo Renowned for being the epicentre of the tech world, merging creativity, innovation and artistry, San Francisco effortlessly offers kid-friendly activities that are swanky and cooler than most cities. While there’s plenty for the adults to indulge in, from cutting-edge cuisine to admiring the work on the art district, San Francisco is filled… View Article
By Codelia Mantsebo A world-class city in every respect, The City of San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the United States and the jewel of Northern California. With its myriad hills and spectacular bay, San Francisco’s charming natural beauty is not the only reason to visit the city.The city is also… View Article
By Codelia Mantsebo The City of San Francisco is stunningly beautiful and culturally rich and its museums are no exception. From world-class aquariums to interactive science exhibits and artistry masterpieces, San Francisco’s museums are among the finest in the world. With a wealth of museums, almost 50 of different ranges and qualities, SF allows visitors… View Article
By Divina Infusino This story originally appeared in the November/December 2016 issue of Elite Traveler. The epicenter of the tech world, San Francisco, has evolved into a destination that seamlessly merges creativity, innovation and luxury. These qualities are prevalent in its 30 Michelin star restaurants (49 in the larger Bay Area), its burgeoning neighborhoods exploding with… View Article
By Divina Infusino This story originally appeared in the November/December 2016 issue of Elite Traveler. The epicenter of the tech world, San Francisco, has evolved into a destination that seamlessly merges creativity, innovation and luxury. These qualities are prevalent in its 30 Michelin star restaurants (49 in the larger Bay Area), its burgeoning neighborhoods exploding with… View Article
By Divina Infusino This story originally appeared in the November/December 2016 issue of Elite Traveler. The epicenter of the tech world, San Francisco, has evolved into a destination that seamlessly merges creativity, innovation and luxury. These qualities are prevalent in its 30 Michelin star restaurants (49 in the larger Bay Area), its burgeoning neighborhoods exploding with… View Article
WHEN BEST TO GO The fog that envelopes San Francisco during the summer months means that autumn and spring are the best times to visit the city, especially in September and October, when temperatures average around 20°. Winter is generally the only time that San Francisco experiences rain, but it’s always best to bring a… View Article
Luxury Italian brand Kiton has opened a store in San Francisco, the second largest Kiton market in the US. Located in the historic Shreve Building near Union Square, the store has both men’s and women’s departments. In addition, the boutique will produce, by special order, a limited number of custom surfboards made by Casey McCrystal…. View Article
APRIL – SEPTEMBER, 2016 Sport may not be the first image that comes to mind when you think of San Francisco, but the city’s baseball team, the San Francisco Giants, is no minnow, clinching the World Series championship in 2012. The Giants compete in the tough National League West, which includes the Los Angeles Dodgers… View Article
San Francisco, California— Reported by Coleman Bentley for Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Erected 75 years ago this year, the Golden Gate Bridge is the America’s premier icon of the westward expansion and San Francisco’s Taj Campton Place encourages you to take celebrate its architectural grandeur with 110 guest rooms located on the… View Article
San Francisco, California – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine The Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is opening the doors of its 8,000-square-foot Spa and Fitness Center on October 1. The spa is a luxurious experience that offers unique and holistic Asian-inspired spa treatments. Now jetsetters can relax and experience lavish rejuvenation while… View Article
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine On October 1, Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco will unveil its new 8,000-square-foot Spa and Fitness Center, a rejuvenating retreat unlike any other in the city with comprehensive facilities and a unique offering of holistic Asian-inspired spa treatments. In honor of the opening,… View Article
San Francisco, California – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine San Francisco menswear retailer, Wingtip, this week opened the doors of a new branch at 550 Montgomery Street. Formerly known as On The Fly, Wingtip has taken up residence in the well preserved former Bank of Italy headquarters, complete with Carrara marble,… View Article
San Francisco, California – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco is redefining luxury for guests in celebration of the hotel’s 25th anniversary. The award-winning property has been completely redesigned with a renewed style and contemporary elegance befitting Mandarin Oriental’s first hotel in the United States. To celebrate 25… View Article
San Francisco, California – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine The St. Regis San Francisco, one of the world’s most admired hotels, is pleased to announce the new Town and Country package, offering locals and visitors alike a taste of luxury in San Francisco and the surrounding wine country. The one-of-a-kind experience… View Article
San Francisco, California – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Following an extensive refurbishment the award-winning Mandarin Oriental San Francisco hotel celebrates its new look with a special reopening package. Located in the heart of the city, the Mandarin Oriental San Francisco was the iconic hotel group’s first outpost in the US…. View Article
JUNE 29 – 30, 2013 Since the 1960s San Francisco has been associated with the gay rights movement. Considered by many to be the gay capital in the world, thanks to the city’s liberal tolerance to people of all persuasions, San Francisco also hosts one of the world’s largest Pride festivals. The San Francisco… View Article
New York – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine W Hotels Worldwide today announced plans to reinvigorate more than 10 of its hotel properties across North America within the next 18 months. The renovations, which vary by hotel, are slated to include cutting-edge updates to public spaces, new signature bar and restaurant… View Article
St. Helena, Calif. – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Celebrate the spirit of the holidays with The Twelve Days of Christmas at Meadowood Napa Valley, benefitting Share Our Strength. There are a few changes in store for the 2012 celebration running Friday, December 7, through Saturday, December 22. These exclusive holiday… View Article
New York, New York – Reported by Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine Red-haute menswear label Dior Homme opened its first outpost in San Francisco on December 19th. The new boutique is the brand’s seventh freestanding shop in the U.S., joining stores in New York and Beverly Hills. Located at 216 Stockton Street in… View Article
San Francisco, California – Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine The 34th America’s Cup yacht race sails into San Francisco in September 2013, and Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square, is offering new homeowners the opportunity to secure front-row VIP seats to the celebrated race. Those who join the Fairmont-branded Private Residence Club… View Article
San Francisco, California – Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine On Thursday, Porsche Design opens the doors to its newest store on San Francisco’s Grant Avenue, in the city’s premier luxury shopping district. The boutique will carry the entire range of Porsche Design products, which runs the gamut from luggage and leather… View Article
East Meadow, New York – Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine Lufthansa announced last week that it will be the first airline to offer scheduled Airbus A380 service to San Francisco with daily flights between Frankfurt and the “City by the Bay” beginning May 10, 2011. Flight LH455 will leave San Francisco… View Article
San Francisco, California—Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine German jeweler Wellendorff will open its first North American boutique in San Francisco’s Shreve & Co. on October 29th, 2010. A separate enclave within the Shreve Post Street store will feature viewing areas for the company’s entire collection of baubles, which include colored turning… View Article
San Francisco – Reported by Elite Traveler, the Private Jet Lifestyle Magazine Experience the magic of Shanghai, San Francisco’s sister city, with Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco’s Sizzling ‘Summer In Shanghai’ package in conjunction with the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and its highly celebrated Shanghai exhibition. The one-night package includes deluxe room accommodations with,… View Article
San Francisco, California – From the city that brought you free love and the Summer of Love, this year San Francisco’s Taj Campton Place declares February the month of love. Savings and special offers once reserved only for Valentine’s Day are now available for 28 days and nights. Leave Your Heart in San Francisco Package… View Article
San Francisco, CA – The city of love, the city of romance, San Francisco is one of the most spectacular of the world’s great cities, especially when viewed from the heights of your accommodations at Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. With panoramas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco Bay and the sparkling lights of the… View Article
ZURICH, Switzerland — SWISS, the flag carrier of Switzerland, will re-start flights from Zurich to San Francisco beginning June 2, 2010. The airline plans to operate the flight six times per week using long-range A340 aircraft including First and Business Class cabins. In a press release received by Elite Traveler, SWISS CEO Harry Hohmeister commented,… View Article
WHAT: No need to feel guilty about coming to San Francisco to do your holiday shopping this year. Taj Campton Place San Francisco’s Drive, Dine & Stay package is so full of value it might be more expensive to stay home and do your holiday shopping on the net. This two-night package includes: -Complimentary one… View Article
Personality Hotels, San Francisco’s largest privately-owned boutique hotel operator, reignites the boutique hotel industry with the completion of its two new flagship properties – Hotel Vertigo and Hotel Frank. Spearheaded by hotel pioneer Yvonne Lembi-Detert , President and CEO of Personality Hotels, both properties seamlessly reflect the individualistic style synonymous with the company and its… View Article
The InterContinental San Francisco announces its plan to achieve LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification by early 2010. Working in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the organization that sets the standards and categories for LEED® certification, the InterContinental San Francisco is applying for certification in the “existing build operations and… View Article
It’s slightly surprising that British fashion designer Paul Smith is just now opening a boutique in San Francisco. A city beloved by Smith since his self-described “hippy days in Haight-Ashbury,” the Northern California metropolis has the intimate quality and laid-back attitude perfectly suited for Paul Smith men’s and women’s clothing. Located on Geary Street, Paul… View Article
Valentine romantics can treat their loved ones to an extended February getaway at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco via a new month-long package that includes late checkout and a taste of San Francisco’s newest half-bottle wine experience. The Mobil Five-Star hotel has designed the package to take unique advantage of Valentine’s Day, which lands on a… View Article
Effective August 1 Japan Airlines flights 5 and 6 between New York JFK and Tokyo Narita will have a new First Class seat in a 1x2x1 configuration on its Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft. The new seats offer enhanced privacy, more personal space, large work areas and tray tables and paired seats in the center section… View Article
New York, NY – For the most enjoyable countryside or city retreats, you do not need to travel any further than the land of stars and stripes. Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine, has released its selections of the top suites at the top luxury hotels in the USA at www.elitetraveler.com. The comprehensive editorial… View Article
The ultimate California wine-lover’s dream package has been introduced by The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, priced for two at $250,000 and representing an opportunity for guests to access a trove of extremely rare wine and culinary experiences. Available for Tuesday through Saturday arrivals, Ultimate Access features three nights in The Presidential Suite; a private heli-tour of… View Article
Elite Traveler has published its much awaited list of “Top 101 Suites” in its July/August issue. The annual selection by the editors of Elite Traveler and a panel of celebrity readers provides a literal private jet flight plan to the world’s most spectacular accommodations. “We always look for new and newly renovated suites to ensure… View Article
SOUTH BEACH HARBOR Located next to AT&T Park – home of the San Francisco Giants – South Beach Harbor has been providing excellent marina services for nearly 25 years. The marina has over 700 slips, with two guest docks for boats up to 38m (125ft), plus 20 guest berths up to 15m (50ft). South Beach… View Article
We asked San Francisco’s top concierges to share their personal recommendations for the perfect day in the city Charisse Fazzari Charisse Fazzari, Chief Concierge, Mandarin Oriental “Begin your day at Sears Fine Food restaurant / diner (439 Powell St), a San Francisco institution since the 1930s. After breakfast enjoy a morning of shopping in Union… View Article
Elite Traveler has selected the most exclusive VIP experience in the region ARTISAN WINE TOURS When you think of California, you may well imagine endless vineyards stretched across the plains. California accounts for 90% of total US wine production, and there are 2,843 registered wineries and 4,600 winegrape growers in the state. Indeed, if California… View Article
San Francisco promises excellent conditions for yachters, with the beautiful waters of the bay providing world-class sailing and easy access to other towns and cities in the vicinity. Elite travelers arriving by private jet can also make use of local airports adjacent to San Francisco. SAN JOSE – ATLANTIC AVIATION Located at San Jose… View Article
Don’t miss out on San Francisco’s wealth of attractions, adventures and experiences MICHAEL MINA The Michelin one-star Michael Mina is a restaurant with an awards list longer than its wine list, and that’s saying something; Rajat Parr, the sommelier, is well-respected around the world, and has written several books on the subject. Gayot Restaurateur of… View Article
A city with as wild and exhilarating a nightlife as San Francisco is not to be missed – seek out a modern speakeasy harking back to Prohibition days, embark on a journey through time by discovering one atmospheric bar’s cocktail menu or find a spot in the city’s most lavish bars. Whatever your choice of… View Article
Full of iconic monuments, historical sites and myriad ways to have fun, you’ll find something exciting to do in San Francisco 24/7. From the monumental Golden Gate Bridge, to the infamous island of Alcatraz and across the Bay and into the sunny vineyards of California, elite travelers will find plenty of activities to enjoy. GOLDEN… View Article
San Francisco is renowned for its pioneering and trendsetting attitude, so it’s no surprise to find that the city is one of America’s premier shopping destinations. From big brands to contemporary boutiques, San Francisco is the perfect place to take your credit card out for a stroll. The different districts all play host to varying… View Article
Discover a world of relaxation, rejuvenation and beauty at these fabulous San Francisco spas. BLISS SPA AT W SAN FRANCISCO Treatment and facilities: Bliss Spas have brought a new vibe to the world of health resorts. Replacing the traditional soft music and even softer voices with bright colors and funky names, Bliss brings a… View Article
Cuisine in San Francisco is as diverse as the city itself, offering visitors a smorgasbord of international and native delicacies. Innovative and imaginative, the city’s chefs are constantly refining their gastronomy, with the result that San Francisco boasts many Michelinstar restaurants. Here are Elite Traveler’s top recommendations. COI Cuisine: Contemporary Californian Style / Ambiance: Everything… View Article
Whether you are looking for a sumptuous bed, a spectacular view or service beyond compare – choose from our selection MANDARIN ORIENTAL, SAN FRANCISCO The Asian-influenced Mandarin Oriental San Francisco promises ‘legendary service and legendary views’, and they more than deliver on their promise. Located in the upper 11 floors of one of San Francisco’s… View Article
