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 9th, 2008, by K. Clare Johnson
Serenade your sweetheart in style. Tortuga Bay has unveiled their “Pure Pampering Menu,” and the delightful mixture of food, wine, music, and massage will melt the hardest of hearts. For starters, you can picnic with your beloved on the beach after the rising of the full moon. Prices range from $100 for the […]
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October 8th, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Mood soured by the financial crisis and economic slowdown? To soften the blow to our wallets, Caribbean hotels have slashed their prices in an effort to entice travelers to their island shores. In fact, this could be the best time to splurge on a beach vacation, as we’re seeing some of the best deals we’ve […]
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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
“One Aldwych is all about living it up in one of the world’s great cities,” says Gourmet Magazine. Home to a private screening room and the buzzing Lobby Bar, One Aldwych could be the most exciting hotel in London. The on-site amenities are hip, fun, and utterly luxurious: bespoke furniture and original works of art […]
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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
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 Mary Winston Nicklin
With all the talk of smog-clouded skies in Beijing and factories sprouting up like weeds, it’s nice to see a new(ish) line of carbon-neutral, boutique hotels in China. URBN Shanghai is making waves as a model for eco-design and sustainability in the hospitality sector. Named to Conde Nast Traveler’s 2008 Hot List and recently cited […]
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October 3rd, 2008, by Mary Winston Nicklin
You’ve heard about the incredible safaris in Kruger National Park, the largest wildlife sanctuary in South Africa and home to some of the most diverse wildlife in all of Africa, where herds wander freely across the savanna plains and riverbeds. This is where you can experience Big Five Game viewing, and see some elephants, buffalo, […]
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