Luxury by any name

The continuing upward trend in travel is spinning good times in other related sectors – it would seem. Travel Mole recently reported on “luxury cottages” in Connecticut going for $2000 a night and lower-end versions for a still eye-popping $1450 a night (spas, bars, spectacular pastoral views and cultural tours included). Just when exactly did the thatched hut make a transition into a “luxury resort”? Also, what constitutes luxury at a time when midmarket hotels offer the latest frills? Since space tourism remains a flight of fancy for most people, down-to-earth expeditions promising adventure and escape (with a hefty tab attached) are playing to a select clientele – babyboomers with money to spend and no new places to go. Still, back to nature for $2000 a night is intriguing!