October 10th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Winter in our neck-of-the-woods translates to summertime in the southern hemisphere, so why not head south where the dollar is still strong against the Argentine peso? Patagonia beckons with some of the finest scenery in the world: crystal clear lakes and the snow-capped Andean peaks. You can gape at this awe-inspiring panorama from the floor-to-ceiling […]
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October 10th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Looking for the perfect place to tie the knot? Look no further than The Resort at Pelican Hill, the new oceanside sanctuary at Newport Beach which propagates the tagline: “The possibility of perfection.” The whole 504-acre property was “inspired by the Renaissance belief that humanity is uplifted by aspiring to perfection” so the developers have […]
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October 9th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
At last, Rosewood’s award-winning Sense Spa is opening an outpost in New York City’s timeless classic, The Carlyle. Since its opening in 1930, this Madison Avenue landmark has been hailed a world-class destination by pampered guests (who appreciate the discreet staff and supremely elegant facilities). Now The Carlyle celebrates the grand opening of Sense, A […]
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October 8th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Plan a winter getaway to the warm beaches of Aruba and get great value at the lush and luxurious Radisson Aruba Resort. Sprawling over 14 acres, the resort is a beachside oasis of tropical gardens, lagoons and waterfalls. Temps hover around a delicious 82 degrees in the winter, and the beach– Aruba’s largest expanse of […]
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October 7th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
The fabled archipelago in the South Pacific is home to an exclusive resort where A-listers flock. But a recent article on MSNBC points out that you can snag the luxurious St. Regis Bora Bora for a steal.
Winter in North America means summer in French Polynesia. It can get a bit hot, with daytime temperatures in […]
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October 6th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
From the luxury hotel chain that brought us “Teen Edu-cation” packages, “Baggage Buy-Back” incentives, and sizzling value-added credits for summer vacays, there’s a new autumn promotion that makes things easier on travelers during the current economic downturn. Loews Hotels just announced a “Harvest of Benefits” package for the fall which allows business travelers to turn […]
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October 6th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
A magical Caribbean setting? Check. Complimentary tennis, croquet, table tennis, pitch-and-putt golf, and cycling? Check. An array of free non-motorized water sports? Check. Three delicious meals a day? Plus daily afternoon tea and the weekly manager’s cocktail party? Check. And that includes top-shelf beverages and beach barbeques. Palm Island Resort in the Grenadines is the […]
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October 3rd, 2008, by K. Clare Johnson
Make your 2009 resolution to take advantage of Grand Hotel Bellevue ’s spectacular Body and Mind Promotion. You’ll get 6 nights in a designer double room at the Swiss luxury hotel, breakfast buffet, five dinners in Brasserie Coelho, 1 gourmet dinner at the 1 Michelin-starred Retaurant Prado, free unlimited admission to the Bellevue Spa, […]
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October 2nd, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
We just got wind of a cool offer available at luxurious Ritz-Carlton hotels worldwide. You’ll get a fourth night on the house when you book and pay with any American Express Card. Head to Fort Lauderdale for some fun in the sun and check out the ultra-luxury beach resort, the one-year-old Ritz-Carlton (formerly the St. […]
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October 2nd, 2008, by Madelyn Giblin
RockResorts is proud to announce the imminent opening of its two new properties, Tempo Miami and The Mansfield Inn at Stowe.
Tempo Miami, a 67-story structure with 56 modern hotel rooms and 305 residences, offers breathtaking views of the Biscayne Bay from floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Tempo Miami offers its guests the finest in luxury with an […]
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