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Jul 29, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico For the first time since its construction, the Straffan House, a private residence on the grounds of The K Club, Spa and Country Club will be available for exclusive hire. Sitting on 550 acres of idyllic Irish countryside, the property owned by billionaire Sir Michael Smurfit is an elegant 34,000-square-foot home inspired by the original structure of the same name. Built in 1832, the original resembled a French Chateau and is now being used as the K Club Hotel.... Read More |
Jul 18, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team Picture yourself lying under the sun on a spacious towel while digging your toes into the sandy beaches of the Bahamas. Imagine hearing the soft hush of the ocean while looking behind you, where the resort you're staying at has mouth-watering food, a serene spa and access to recreational adventures you've only seen on nature programs. This isn't an unobtainable dream, the Grand Isle Resort & Spa in Great Exuma is primed and ready for you to enjoy a vacation worthy of all the hard work you put in.... Read More |
Jul 17, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team | 1 Comment The Naka Island, Phuket may have only been around for a little over a year and a half, but it has quickly made a name for itself among serious luxury-seeking guests. The award-winning property offers everything one could ever want in a beach getaway and then some. Excellent cuisine, service, activities, and great amenities — none of which come at the expense of endangering the environment — can be found at the resort. The Naka Island maintains strict environmental ethics, ensuring the area's surrounding beauty will be around for generations to come. Located on Naka Yai Island, the property is truly an exceptional escape from the monotony and rigors of travelers' everyday lives.... Read More |
Jul 17, 2013 | Contributor: Sean Hillen A tall, lean water sculpture composed of intricately interwoven gray slates from nearby Valentia Island is the first thing you’ll notice as you approach the front entrance of Muckross Park Hotel and Cloisters Spa. Immediately inside, a veritable feast of furnishings meets the eye: twin decorative Doric columns, Grecian urns, crimson armchairs, gilded mirrors, century-old oil paintings, an open fireplace with a varnished wood border and twin marble statues of dogs.... Read More |
Jul 11, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico With wedding season in full swing, brides and grooms are tasked with planning every detail of their wedding in hopes of creating a celebration that is perfectly them. To assist the happy couples, the luxurious Capella Pedregal Cabo San Lucas has teamed up with celebrity wedding planner Yifat Oren to offer expert consultation and personalized nuptials. We recently caught up with Oren to discuss the new partnership, her thoughts on today’s latest trends and what couples can expect from wedding planners.... Read More |
Jul 9, 2013 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico June’s Supreme Court ruling declaring DOMA and Proposition 8 unconstitutional has become a monumental day in America’s history. To show their support of its overturn, The London Hotels are offering the One Love wedding and honeymoon celebration package. The wait is over and the One Love package has been created to leave no detail unnoticed while celebrating your devotion and pride.... Read More |
Jul 8, 2013 | Contributor: Carol Driver Nestled in the heart of bustling Convent Garden, sits Clos Maggiore, being recently voted London’s most 'romantic' restaurant by Harden's Guide 2013. In a capital city such as this, that’s not an easy accolade to scoop. Yes, there are plenty of luxurious eateries vying for visitors’ attention, proffering five-star gourmet cuisine, but the word romantic is subjective; one man’s rose is another’s tacky display of affection.... Read More |
Jul 4, 2013 | Contributor: Tara Imperatore Our favorite romantic movies and novels have the ability to whisk us away to these magical lands where two people just can’t bear to be without one another. You ask yourself "where in the world are these love-provoking locations and how do I get there?" Then you realize these places aren’t so far away and mysterious after all—Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan made sparks fly in New York City and Scarlett O’Hara was fighting for her happy ending near Atlanta. Turns out these fabled affairs occur in places you are well aware of and might have visited before. And even though these stories are fictional, the romance that can be found in these cities is very real.... Read More |
Jun 28, 2013 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman The Banyan Tree Seychelles has announced a "soft" renovation of the property, updating the resort's 60 private villas as well as common areas.... Read More |
Jun 14, 2013 | Contributor: JustLuxe Team On the beautiful Thai island of Koh Samui, Vana Belle awaits guests looking for pristine beaches and exceptional luxury. Nestled into a cove just off the world-famous soft, white sand of Chaweng Noi Beach, this Luxury Collection Resort offers island seclusion with lush, green foliage yet remains just minutes away from Koh Samui's best sights.... Read More |
Jun 7, 2013 | Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael Reiss | 1 Comment There are many ways to experience Venice and its surrounding towns, but few as special as from a river cruise along the Po River. This is an experience only available with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. As this is the city of water, living in the very same lagoon and stepping out for a stroll with the Venetians is an ultimate indulgence.... Read More |
May 31, 2013 | Contributor: Janice Nieder Whether you're in the mood for a romantic rendezvous at a luxurious, boutique inn or in the market for a stylish special event venue for the wedding of your dreams, you'll want to check out the Inn at Park Winters, about an hour’s drive from San Francisco. George Washington Scott, one of the founders of Scottsdale, AZ, originally built the magnificent Inn at Park Winters as a private residence in the 1800s.... Read More |
May 30, 2013 | Contributor: Victor and Mary The grandeur of the St. Regis name speaks volumes on luxury, yet the details make for so much more. Particulars especially garner interest when discussing the location at the magical retreat of Aspen during the summer. At the foot of Aspen Mountain, right in the thick of downtown, the resort maintains 176 guest rooms and suites, a heated pool and Jacuzzi, all surrounded by purple mountains majesty.... Read More |
May 30, 2013 | Contributor: Sean Hillen If you’re seeking a sense of Old World history in the Caribbean, look no farther than Hostal Nicolas de Ovando, a renovated five-star Accor hotel built on the site of the home of (and thus named after) the first Spanish Governor of the Dominican Republic’s capital city, Santo Domingo.... Read More |
May 23, 2013 | Contributor: Carly Zinderman Banyan Tree Chongqing Beibei is set to open later this summer as the first international hot spring resort.... Read More |
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