Here’s a jumpstart to whet your appetite. If the elegant suite and dazzling lobby scenes in Pretty Woman caught your attention, check out the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles. This remarkable hotel has been a popular movie scene and the choice of celebrity guests and discerning travelers for over 75 years. Some of the dignitaries and celebrities spotted at the Beverly Wilshire include: the Dalai Lama, Britain’s Royal Family, Mick Jagger, Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Elton John. Another bit of Wilshire trivia: Elvis Presley lived at the hotel for several years while filming several of his movies in the 1950s.

Of course, there are more than movie stars at the Beverly Wilshire. Step outside and shop the exclusive boutiques along dazzling Rodeo Drive. Dine on-site at celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck’s Cut steakhouse. Rejuvenate with pampering treatments at The Spa or simply relax in a celebrity-style, well-appointed room or suite with a lavish marble bath. As a member of Leading Hotels of the World, the Beverly Wilshire is an unrivaled location in Beverly Hills.

When a New York getaway is in your travel plans, it important to choose the best hotel as a base for taking a bite of the Big Apple. Upper West Side hotels offer the best access to Central Park, gourmet dining, major museums and Lincoln Center. This location also escapes hoards of tourists tramping around chaotic Times Square; yet it is still within easy reach of the theater district, business district and midtown attractions. For sophisticated travelers, The Trump International Hotel & Tower is a 5-star luxury hotel in New York City that raises the bar on Upper West side luxury with stunning views of the New York skyline and Central Park and a dazzling array of amenities. As a member of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World collection of 5-star luxury hotels and resorts, business and leisure travelers know that their expectations will be met and exceeded at this Condé Nast 2007 Gold List hotel.

In a city where even luxury hotel rooms tend to be small and the bath even smaller, Trump International Hotel guest rooms and suites are impressively spacious with the personal touches like those found in a luxury private home. Look for European-style kitchens in most rooms complete with fine china and crystal. Enjoy an entertainment center with plasma TV, DVD, CD and surprises like a telescope, fresh flowers, coffees, sweet treats and a selection of newspapers. Marble bathrooms in most rooms feature Jacuzzi tubs, cozy bathrobes and deluxe bath products. At night, sink into plush bedding with high-count Italian linens and down pillows. And, staying in touch is easy with a two-line cordless telephone with complimentary local calls and wireless Internet connection.

When it comes to dining, Jean Georges is one of New York’s favorite restaurants. After a day in the city, unwind at the cutting-edge health and fitness and spa. And, the Trump International Clefs d’Or concierge has all the connections for those hard-to-get tickets and dinner reservations.

Whether a trip to New York is for business, a girlfriends’ getaway, a romantic retreat, a quick getaway or extended stays, Alex Hotel is a 5-star hotel with special New York City travel packages and all the amenities you could ask for. Rather than a typical tiny New York hotel room, picture a spacious room or suite with a Sharp Aquos flat screen television in every bedroom and bath. Instead of a cramped double bed, picture plush bedding with Frette linens and Frederic Fekkai signature amenities. Instead of a vending machine for snacks in the corridor, there’s a Dean & Deluca Snack Tray waiting in guest rooms and a fully-equipped Gourmet Poggen Pohl kitchen in suites. Business travelers take advantage of T1 high speed Internet Access, the signature Alex Business Cart and a fully-equipped business center. And, when it is time for a night on the town or sightseeing, the Alex Hotel concierge is at hand to make all the arrangements.