Our Hotels:

Our value proposition is simple: we want our clients to feel they are getting the “insider experience” and are hobnobbing with celebrities, going into locations where other tourists are barred and being treated like visiting dignitaries, all with Our Rate Guarantee. Finding the perfect hotel can be as difficult as searching for the Holy Grail, but that’s where we come in. With the market awash with internet travel sites, Luxique helps its clients cut through the clutter and puts more than 3,500 of the world’s favorite design, boutique and unique luxury hotels a couple of mouse-clicks away. All are subjected to a rigorous independent review process based on style, design, service and location; each is considered a cut above the ordinary and many are featured in the top 100 list of the major rating agencies. It may be that you already travel far and wide for business and you don’t want to stay in a corporate-style hotel.  It’s your time off and you want to experience something different – perhaps the Halekulani or ‘House Befitting Heaven’ across five acres of Waikiki beachfront, or the Samode Haveli, the former city love-nest of the Maharajas in India’s Jaipur. We’re here to help you realize your dreams. 

Our Top Destination Guides:

In addition to many of the world’s best hotels and hideaways, the travel connoisseurs at Luxique have created their own independent Top Destination guides to help you maximize the value of your travel time and allow you to enjoy the best of what’s on offer in each location.  There’s Europe, which boasts the cool drama of Scandinavia in the north and the sunny coastlines of the Mediterranean in the south; the Americas, with its rich diversity of cultures and economies; Africa, with climates from tropical to sub-arctic and landscapes from deserts to cool beaches; Asia, where there’s an air of mystery that beckons to be discovered, or Australasia, the serene and idyllic region that has recently been recognized as a favorite backdrop for many a Hollywood movie. Our Top Destination guides will try to capture the essence of each region while providing you with practical information and tips to help plan a perfect trip. 

How did it all start?

It was founded in 2001 by a team of travel connoisseurs making a documentary about some of the most exciting and popular cities on Earth. During the course of three years, we came to the conclusion that there is a heck of a lot on offer in each city and region - from fantastic boutique hotels and exceptional restaurants to unforgettable attractions.  We realized that we had to make it easier for everyone out there to experience what we did.

Who are we?

Our dedicated teams are located in New York, London, Denver, Berlin and the Philippines and have several decades of global travel under their belts. They’re ready and waiting to help you plan a perfect trip.  Some of our key personnel include:

Alex Brey, Managing Director - Prior to co-founding Luxique, Alex did his undergraduate and graduate training in engineering and management. As a professional engineer, he managing major infrastructure projects throughout the United States and got to see much of the country over a period of 14 years.  From ice bars to olive groves, Alex has had a passion for travel for more than 20 years.  So much so, he convinced others to join him in his pursuit to create a travel documentary highlighting some of the globe’s finest destinations.  During an almost three year process, he got to stay in some outstanding hotels, soak up some vibrant cultures and enjoy some of the world’s finest cuisines.  He realized that the decision-making process for planning the perfect trip - from choosing the destination to getting the right hotel room - was something that could be improved.  And so came the birth of Luxique, the website that caters for travelers with taste.  Contact: AlexB@*

Andrew Moreton, Director of Communications – Prior to co-founding Luxique, Andrew’s working life was with the BBC where he traveled extensively around the globe for major news stories and oversaw coverage of many world events.  More recently, he was involved in public relations and communications for ‘Chance to shine’ – the biggest grassroots sports initiative ever undertaken in Britain.  Andrew has traveled widely in Europe, America, Africa and south-east Asia and speaks English, German and French. Contact: AndrewM@*

Marie-Louise Sylva Ramshad-Garsky, Director of Hotel Relations – A former director for marketing and sales for Schering Company (now Bayer), Sylva managed her sales force to the tune of almost $100 million in annual sales.  Spending about 130 days a year for over 30 years in some of the world’s finest hotels, she has a good understanding of what distinguishes a great hotel from just a good hotel.   More recently, Sylva was an advisor for the Pankalla Company, which hosted parties for the Canadian Govenment and celebrities including Tommy Hilfiger, Celine Dion, and Jessye Norman to name but a few.  Sylva is fluent in German, English, French and Italian.  Contact: Sylva.Ramshad@*

Menno Zweistra, Director of Information Technology – The brains behind the website, Menno brings more than 10 years of  internet infrastructure experience to Luxique. If we have something on the drawing-board, Menno and his team of top engineers can bring it to life on the internet.  His deep knowledge of software development has helped us create some dynamic ideas.  Menno is fluent in Dutch, English and Filipino.  Contact: Menno@*

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