September 4th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
When Steve Wynn first opened his casino-resort on The Strip in 2005, he ushered in a new phase of glitzy, over-the-top development in Vegas. The Wynn boasts the Strip’s only golf course, a three-acre man-made lake, a Maserati/Ferrari dealership, an upscale shopping promenade, and opulent guest rooms. And now Wynn goes head to head with […]
September 3rd, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Check out this beauty. The award-winning Peninsula New York has completed the first phase of its spa renovation, and the new fitness center and pool (pictured) will open on September 8, 2008. The light-filled fitness center, located on the 22nd floor, will be stocked with all the latest in cardio and strength training equipment. The […]
September 2nd, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Now there’s another reason to check out the new luxury resort everyone’s been talking about. The Mandarin Oriental Riviera Maya, situated on Mexico’s pristine Yucatan Peninsula, has introduced a series of four-day holistic yoga programs– featuring guided meditations, yoga classes and yogic diet and nutrition sessions. The next one will take place from September 25-28, […]
September 2nd, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Personal butlers for every guest is a hallmark of the St. Regis brand, famed for refined elegance and peerless service. And now St. Regis is importing this unique tradition to the tropical island paradise of Bali, when the St. Regis Resort Bali opens this month. Overlooking the ocean and Bali’s premier golf course in the […]
August 29th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts makes it easy to go green. With eco-friendly programs and initiatives– like the Adopt-A-Beluga Program– Fairmont’s been making waves in the hotel industry. Indeed, Fairmont has been championing luxury eco-tourism for awhile. When the Fairmont Mayakoba opened in early 2006 on the white sand of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, it became the […]
August 28th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Can’t shake Olympic fever? Head to China and check out the vibrant city of Shanghai, pulsing with business, entertainment, and stylish restaurants. In December there will be a striking new hotel on the scene, when the Conrad Shanghai makes its debut in the heart of the vibrant Xintiandi district. The building’s ultra-contemporary design incorporates Chinese […]
August 27th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
UPDATE: Insiders tell us that this pretty new hotel is now being managed by the Andean Experience.
Titilaka is the latest luxury lodge from Peruvian hotel group Inkaterra- the eco-friendly group behind the fabulous, carbon-neutral properties La Casona Inkaterra, situated in Cusco, and the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, nestled in the cloud forest in the heart […]
August 26th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Where else can you sail across the bay to Angel Island, hike in the Redwoods, bike across the Golden Gate bridge, eat like a king with celebrity guest chefs, and get pampered with luxurious spa treaments? Cavallo Point, The Lodge at the Golden Gate, opened on July 1 outside Sausalito to much buzz and excitement. […]
August 25th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Anguilla has been in the press a lot these days. The Caribbean island in the British West Indies has remained pristine because of regulated development, and only three resorts have graced its beaches: Cap Juluca, CuisinArt, and Malliouhana. But 2009 will see the debut of two spanking new hotels: the Viceroy, which we noted last […]
August 22nd, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Come October 2008, the historic Pier House will begin a new life after a $10 million renovation of all guest rooms. The one-of-kind property in free-spirited Key West has been a choice tropical destination since its renovation into a hotel in the 1960s. No two bedrooms are alike in this vibrant hideaway, now appointed with […]
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