Best luxury hotels in Fort Worth, Texas? The title says it all - I'm looking for someplace amazing to stay for one or two nights in Fort Worth, TX. My gentleman is looking forward to a concert that's happening there and I'd like to surprise him with a killer package at a luxury hotel the weekend of the show. Bonus points if the hotel is funky and non-chain (a la
Hotel San Jose or
Hotel Saint Cecilia in Austin), although I'd do a chain if it was absolutely top-notch.
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posted by sevensnowflakes
on Mar 18, 2013 -
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Gift filter: I'm looking for things my parents would have lusted after as teenagers / young adults. Dad was born in 1942, mom in '46, both were quite poor at the time. Example: Dad left the AirForce in '66 and saved up to buy a second hand Seiko watch. Example 2: nostalgic candy. What are some other items they would have wanted but been unable to purchase, or period specific luxuries that I could surprise them with today from the vast used markets.
posted by misery loves company
on Nov 22, 2012 -
11 answers
The best splurgey place to stay in Los Angeles for a long girls weekend in June?
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posted by Wolfie
on Apr 9, 2012 -
16 answers
NicheRequestFilter: Planning an event in Paris. Looking to rent a conference room with A/V and catering at a sexy boutique hotel. Ideally in Levallois-Perret or the 8th or 17th; we can cab up to 15 or twenty minutes. We'll be twelve to fifteen people. Merci!
posted by nickrussell
on Apr 9, 2012 -
1 answer
Tell me about high-quality, (i.e. more than just a designer name) classic, luxury accessories.
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posted by ladybird
on Feb 16, 2012 -
23 answers
Looking for a great place to ring in my 30th birthday--without spending days flying back and forth from Denver. In mid-March. Got some great ideas for me?
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posted by iminurmefi
on Jan 26, 2012 -
6 answers
Is there something like
Gilt Taste that is based in Australia? I'm especially keen on their artisanal sweets and chocolates and cakes.
posted by divabat
on Dec 18, 2011 -
1 answer
How do billionaires/multi millionaires raise cash for very large purchases like for example a $500 million home? I ask since most of their net worth comes from their stocks which I presume they don't liquidate.
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posted by r2d2
on Nov 27, 2011 -
13 answers
In a few weeks we'll be spending the weekend at a "rustic cabin." Tell me the things I'm forgetting to bring that will make our stay an enjoyable one!
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posted by angab
on Oct 2, 2011 -
18 answers
do you have a take on the quality/appeal of Mont Blanc for accessories like eyewear, wallets, etc? I seem to be running organically into recommendations for this brand as I find myself unable to afford the top makers in a category but I don't want to end up in a situation where I've gotten something that's neither reasonably priced nor extra-nice but ended up spending a chunk of money on no-man's land in between.
posted by the mad poster!
on Aug 11, 2011 -
11 answers
I have the opportunity to have a custom suit made in western Japan (Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto).
Money is no object.
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posted by Infernarl
on Jun 29, 2011 -
12 answers
I just spent a day at the spa at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. Help me find similar spas... anywhere.
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posted by jph
on May 16, 2011 -
7 answers
I want to buy myself some luxurious, indulgent, gorgeous underwear/lingerie. Recommendations?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 24, 2011 -
21 answers
Is there any real way a Hermes leather bag is ‘better’ than your average Gucci/LV/Cartier/etc. bag? I mean once you’re in “Handmade in Europe by a company that’s been around since before 1930″ territory it’s all the same right? Trying to figure out whether to save up (a while!) for the big H or forget it and go for the others.
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posted by the mad poster!
on Mar 6, 2011 -
29 answers
Looking for a car commercial that made fun of luxury brand "types," for Hyundai or Infiniti perhaps?
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posted by hwickline
on Jan 31, 2011 -
3 answers
[London Shopping Filter] I'd like to buy an expensive watch in the New Year. Budget is up to £2,500 so I'm looking for advice on the best places to browse a wide range of makes and models and then (once I've picked something) the best place to buy it.
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posted by mr_silver
on Dec 21, 2010 -
12 answers
Finally moved to a big(ger), cheap(er) apartment in Brooklyn with my boyfriend after years in a tiny apartment in Manhattan with my best friend. Now that I have more space and disposal cash, I want to make my apartment a real home. Suggestions, please?
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posted by coupdefoudre
on Sep 9, 2010 -
30 answers
My current crop of desktop wallpapers are too distracting. Crashing waves, sunsets, streaking meteors, and galactic vistas sure look nice, but they make my eyes stray from the work in front me. I want to find hi-res, high quality shots of fabric, quilted leather, wood and other materials to "upholster" my digital desktop and make it look luxe. Help!
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posted by teedee2000
on Jun 27, 2010 -
16 answers
Are you fulfilled in your job? Should I seek to be? I have a job which paid me over $450K last year. I worked maybe 50 hours a week to generate that on average (although with wild swings and a lot of travel.) If I stay I will be on track to make $1M a year in a few years. I am not terribly happy, but not totally miserable.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 6, 2010 -
47 answers
What is the noticeable difference between a $100 pair of men's dress shoes and a $500 pair of men's dress shoes? I wear standard, department store $100 dress shoes to work every day (I used to wear Cole Haan; now I wear Johnston & Murphy). When the $100 shoe soles wear out, I have them re-soled. They do end up looking beat-up fairly quickly, even with polishing. I have been told that, if I spend more money on the shoes, they will last longer and the investment will be worth it.
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posted by jayder
on Jan 20, 2010 -
29 answers
Help me spend my Christmas money! I want to know what item or gadget has changed your life for the better. What am I missing that once I have I won't want to live without. For around $50.
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posted by TooFewShoes
on Dec 29, 2009 -
32 answers
I heard once that many people living in poverty tend to make more luxurious purchases, such as televisions, as they see simple luxuries as way to enjoy their life in a way they deem possible. Is this true? Can anyone point to a source?
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posted by UMDirector
on Nov 15, 2009 -
33 answers
Can you suggest some replacements for standard, everyday household items that are far superior in terms of usefulness, luxuriousness and quality?
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posted by Balonious Assault
on Dec 2, 2008 -
100 answers
Need help finding a luxury vacation rental in/around Puerto Vallarta for one couple, no kids.
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posted by mikeand1
on Jul 13, 2008 -
2 answers
I used to get the cheapest liquid soap for washing hands I could find, but recently, I got the "shea butter" soap for $3 and found that the increased quality more than makes up for the increased cost. The question is: What else can I spend a little more on to get much more quality? (Fluffy towels, sheets, maybe?) Are there websites that review this?
posted by Furious Fitness
on Apr 13, 2008 -
90 answers
I have a specific question about apartments in NYC. I will be moving June 1, and am looking for an apartment building in the Upper West Side with similar cost/amenities/location as Sheffield 57 or Trump Tower. Does any one know of any similar rentals or apartment buildings in the same area? I have been searching around, but am finding it hard to locate places that arent for sale, or that have the same standards as these two wonderful places. Thank you so much i really appreciate any and all help!!!!!
posted by tessalations999
on Feb 27, 2008 -
4 answers
Would I be making a mistake or a great choice to buy a 2002 Inifinity I35 that I only plan to keep and finance for 36 months?
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posted by jspierre
on Jul 6, 2007 -
5 answers
Why are leather seats considered a luxury item in cars and sometimes part of first class service on trains and planes? Is it a holdover from earlier times? Just a question that popped into my mind as I recycled a floyer from Amtrak detailing the new First Class Acela service.
posted by buttercup
on Feb 23, 2007 -
15 answers
Since my lady and I mostly just lay in bed all day, we're looking for some more appropriate clothing for our lifestyles. What are your favorite lounging around clothes?
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posted by my homunculus is drowning
on May 22, 2006 -
15 answers
Luxury health resort in Asia (or possibly beyond - e.g. Australia) required for three months.
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posted by i_cola
on Mar 3, 2006 -
3 answers
ParisFi: Looking for an apartment finder service to find me a high-end place in central Paris this spring (2 weeks). Its a gift for elderly relatives and I don't have time or expertise enough to do it myself and its got to be a special place.
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posted by johoney
on Feb 9, 2006 -
5 answers
