Category: Spas & Pampering

Ritz-Carlton, Naples offers great deals for 25th anniversary

By on Dec 06, 2010 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples after 25 years of impeccable service is offering some great Silver Anniversary deals for this holiday season.   Naples is proud to lay home to this Five Star, Five Diamond resort and the Ritz is giving back to its fellow Neapolitans by offering hundreds of dollars in savings off a variety of packages. […]

The five most romantic resorts in Bali

The five most romantic resorts in Bali

By on Nov 30, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Honeymoons, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering

For centuries, Bali has been known as an exotic oasis with some of the world’s best beaches and lush surroundings. In fact, its nickname sums it best: “the Isle of the Gods”. Ride an elephant or frolic the sexy shorelines, but I assure you, couples will enjoy plenty of ‘love’ on this Indonesian island after a […]

The top 3 luxury resorts in the Caribbean for couples

The top 3 luxury resorts in the Caribbean for couples

By on Nov 25, 2010 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Leisure Travel, Puerto Rico, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands

For most, the Caribbean evokes images of picture perfect white sand beaches, palm trees swaying in the wind and warm turquoise waters. Now couple that imagery with an idyllic luxury resort and you’ve got yourself the recipe for an exquisite vacation. It’s truly no question the Caribbean appeals to honeymooners and couples in search of […]

4 top luxury hotels in Costa Rica

4 top luxury hotels in Costa Rica

By on Nov 25, 2010 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Costa Rica has become one of the top tourist destinations in recent years for its overwhelming beauty, lavish rainforests, miles of white sand beaches, and some of the best surfing and golf in the world. Along with the best ambiance, Costa Rica is home to some of most luxurious hotels around. The Rancho Pacifico is […]

A luxury Christmas in New York City

A luxury Christmas in New York City

By on Oct 28, 2010 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Christmas in New York is like Christmas in no other city in the world; the magic created here by the sights and attractions made famous to many of us by our favourite childhood Christmas movies come to life when you visit at this time of year. What better way to experience the most enchanting of […]

Luxury in Tuscany

Luxury in Tuscany

By on Oct 15, 2010 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

A trip to Tuscany in Italy is already a luxury experience per se. The splendid hotels and exquisite Tuscan villas add that special Old World style that is sought for all over the globe. Your holiday will inevitably be marked by the refined furnishing and architectural design, the attention to detail, and the classy homelike feel that […]

3 unforgettable Thai experiences

3 unforgettable Thai experiences

By on Oct 04, 2010 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand

For many of us, our only experience with Thailand is the Anglicised version of their food. It’s delicious, but what’s truly special is travelling to the country itself and visiting Thai people, learning Thai culture, and in general enjoying what this amazing Asian country has to offer. It can provide you with the experience of […]

Six Senses of Thailand

Six Senses of Thailand

By on Sep 29, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand

Rewarding all the senses is enjoying Thailand to the fullest. Do more and experience more of this destination. Luxuriate in the legendary warm hospitality and enjoy the kingdom’s pristine natural environment. Discover the wonders of an exotic culture and the local way of life. Venture to the picturesque island of Yao Noi in breathtaking Phang […]

Luxury in the Berkshires: Blantyre

Luxury in the Berkshires: Blantyre

By on Sep 25, 2010 in Accommodation, Hotels, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

Blantyre is a beautiful country house, recognized as one of the finest hotels in the world, where guests can stay and experience the life and service of a bygone era. Blantyre was voted #1 Small Hotel in the U.S. and #66 in the World in the Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2010. There are […]

Learn to cook like a Michelin-starred chef in France

Learn to cook like a Michelin-starred chef in France

By on Sep 17, 2010 in Accommodation, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Home to local ‘chef celébre’ Serge Gouloumès, Le Mas Candille is a haven for food lovers. The gastronomic delights on offer from the hotel’s restaurant Candille promise one of the finest dining experiences on the French Riviera. Famous for incorporating exotic flavours into his native Provençal cooking Serge’s signature dishes include special candille tatin of […]

Luxury in the Adirondacks: Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa

Luxury in the Adirondacks: Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa

By on Sep 15, 2010 in Accommodation, Hotels, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

The Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa – on the shores of Mirror Lake – is the perfect place for your Adirondack fall vacation. The fresh mountain air and spectacular natural beauty of the area is sure to revitalize and rejuvenate your spirit. Take a leisurely canoe ride on a pristine lake, go hiking, biking, […]

Interview with Todd Harris, Senior Vice President at Exclusive Resorts

Interview with Todd Harris, Senior Vice President at Exclusive Resorts

By on Sep 06, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Celebrities, Central America, Colorado, Costa Rica, Family Travel, Georgia, Hawaii, Interviews, Japan, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals

Todd Harris is Senior Vice President for Hospitality and Member Services at Exclusive Resorts, a luxury destination club offering members hundreds of vacation residences around the world. He supervises all aspects of the member experience. Previously Todd spent 14 years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, serving as General Manager of some of their most acclaimed […]

Special feature: Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa, Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Special feature: Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa, Costa Adeje, Tenerife

By on Aug 13, 2010 in Accommodation, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Greeted with refreshing fruit juice on our arrival at reception at the Sheraton La Caleta Resort & Spa, we made our way to the Club Level 5th floor where we had a family room for the duration of our stay.  This is a relatively new hotel having officially opened in April 2005; it has 284 […]

Special feature: Iberostar Grand Hotel Anthelia, Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Special feature: Iberostar Grand Hotel Anthelia, Costa Adeje, Tenerife

By on Aug 11, 2010 in Accommodation, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Restaurants, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

A stone’s throw from the upmarket shopping precinct of Plaza del Duque, the five star  Iberostar Grand Hotel Anthelia is well positioned on the south of the island of Tenerife – close to the beach and good quality shops, yet sufficiently far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Playa de las Americas.  This […]

Win a stay at Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa

Win a stay at Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa

By on Jul 06, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Honeymoons, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

The team at the Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa joined forces to create a giant human version of the Hilton logo on their beach to celebrate their launch a year ago and have re-created a giant ‘1’ in celebration of the anniversary this month. To get in the spirit, the luxury private island […]

Special feature: Sea Sand Sun Resort and Spa, Pattaya

Special feature: Sea Sand Sun Resort and Spa, Pattaya

By on Jun 16, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Going Out, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Sea Sand Sun, a luxury resort and spa near Pattaya. Did I say “luxury”? That’s an understatement! This place is superbly luxurious. If I could write this review in one word, that word would be WOW! But you luxury travellers are going to want a bit […]