Tag: Service

The Royal Mansour

Beauty and decadent service at Marrakech’s palatial property

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Anyone who books a luxury hotel surely wants the service to adhere to the old adage about being treated like a king, but Marrakech’s decadent Royal Mansour palace—originally intended to serve actual nobility—truly delivers such an experience. Overlooking the historic medina, Marrakech’s chaotic main marketplace, the hotel was personally commissioned by King Mohamed VI of Morocco to allow state guests. Completed in 2010, the perfect …

Cathay Pacific Premium Economy

Test-driving the airline's new Premium Economy hybrid flight experience

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Aiming to bridge the gap between the sophistication of business class and the cramped quarters of coach, Cathay Pacific recently launched Premium Economy class in its 747 and 777 aircraft, available on flights between New York and Hong Kong from April 2012. I had the opportunity to test drive the new seats and amenities on a delivery flight out of Seattle last month, and at …