This June, California celebrates the opening of its newest, highly anticipated luxury resort retreat. The Terranea Resort, poised at the southwestern tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, is giving guests a new look at the Pacific Ocean from one of the finest oceanfront resorts ever created on the coast.
The design and concept of the resort links it directly to its environment, embracing the rich Mediterranean architectural heritage of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and interweaving it with all the luxurious amenities you are provided from one end of the resort to the other.
Terranea Resort houses a staggering 582 rooms, comprised of some of the most opulent and lavish living spaces you'll experience on a vacation. The resort offers may different styles and types of rooms to fit your needs exactly from guestrooms and suites perfect for that romantic and relaxing getaway you and your loved one have been waiting to take, to sprawling villas, casitas, and bungalows, providing you and your family a true home-away-from-home for an unforgettable vacation or a summer of exceptional beachfront living.
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New Luxury Resort Opening in June: Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, California
Luxury Resorts: This June, California celebrates the opening of its newest, highly anticipated luxury resort retreat. The Terranea Resort, poised at the southwestern tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, is giving guests a new look at the Pacific Ocean from one of the finest oceanfront resorts ever created on the coast.
The design and concept of the resort links it directly to its environment, embracing the rich Mediterranean architectural heritage of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and interweaving it with all the luxurious amenities you are provided from one end of the resort to the other.
Terranea Resort houses a staggering 582 rooms, comprised of some of the most opulent and lavish living spaces you'll experience on a vacation. The resort offers may different styles and types of rooms to fit your needs exactly from guestrooms and suites perfect for that romantic and relaxing getaway you and your loved one have been waiting to take, to sprawling villas, casitas, and bungalows, providing you and your family a true home-away-from-home for an unforgettable vacation or a summer of exceptional beachfront living.
In one of their rooms or suites, you are connected with your natural surroundings in warm, neutral tones and from your private balcony or patio. Suites include master and guest bathrooms, along with a spacious separate living room, which is perfect for entertaining. Expand your suite into a two-bedroom suite to accommodate your family and enjoy the relaxing setting together.
Most desirable are Terranea's opulent living options in the villas, casitas, and bungalows. If you're looking for the ideal location to enjoy an extended stay away from the stressors of work and home, Terranea has equipped its Legacy Real Estate options with everything to turn your vacation into an enticing summer away. These exquisitely designed, whole ownership, real properties within the Southern California oceanfront resort give you a new look at beach living and turn your destination for an unforgettable retreat into an asset.
The 32 luxurious Ocean Villas at Terranea are positioned upon the resort's uppermost terrace. The enclave of exclusive, fully furnished villas overlooks the open rolling fairways of Terranea's Golf Course and provides private courtyards and intimate terraces that flow effortlessly with the outdoors. On the resort's East- and West-facing borders are the 50 Ocean Casitas at Terranea that contain three bedrooms with private entryways each; they are oriented to receive superb views of the Pacific Ocean. The Villas and Casitas offer you a choice of floor plans making use of 1,850 to 2,800 square feet, giving you and your family or friends endless space to enjoy the luxurious amenities and spectacular views residing at the Terranea Resort.
While you are away from the sprawling space of your suite or casita, the resort has ensured you won't be far from state-of-the-art facilities and amenities. The propertie's three swimming pools, each surrounded by its own unique environment or the enormous 25,000 square foot spa and fitness center, focused on keeping your body and mind refreshed and renewed, allow you to take full advantage of all the resort has to offer in a peaceful and rested state.
During your visit, you will be called to the outdoors to enjoy some of the most beautiful Southern California beaches. Take an afternoon and explore the walking and hiking trails through the Palos Verdes Peninsula's ocean trails system or enjoy a round of golf at The Links at Terranea, the oceanfront golf course with stunning views of the Pacific and Catalina Island.
In the comfort of your residential-style suite, or the couch of your distinctive casita, you are encouraged to design the summer vacation of your dreams, whether that means an active afternoon snorkeling, taking a day trip to Catalina Island, or simply bringing a book to the pool and enjoying the Southern California Sun.
To ensure you are awarded the chance of enjoying this brand new, luxurious retreat, don't wait to make your reservations. With the look of the extravagant, 102 acres of California coast beckoning travelers from all over the world, the Terranea Resort will be booked long past its eagerly anticipated opening in June.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
One & Only Palmilla Will Be Your One & Only in Los Cabos
Find a true oasis from the pressures of life at One & Only Palmilla. Located in a region rich with Old Mexican history on the tip of the Baja Peninsula, guests can only get to this exclusive resort by private plane or yacht. Tranquil days and romantic nights with stunning vistas of the mountains and sea, elegant décor and the ultimate in service and amenities await the discerning traveler at this sumptuous resort.
For more than 50 years One & Only Palmilla in San Jose del Cabo has been welcoming such noted guests as President D.W. Eisenhower, John Wayne and Lucille Ball with her husband Desi Arnaz. The son of Mexico's President, Don Abelardo Rodriguez conceived the idea of this exclusive resort in 1956 with the wealthy and sophisticated traveler in mind.
Bubbling fountains, white washed walls and red tile roofs greet the guest upon arrival. Guests enjoy the services of a personal butler 24 hours a day. Fresh fruits and cocktail snacks are delivered to guest accommodations daily and visitors have a choice of a menu of pillow selections. Guests can gaze out to the Sea of Cortez to spot gray whales from the telescope provided. Those that need to combine business with pleasure can avail themselves of data and voice lines that are state of the art.
One & Only Palmilla in Los Cabos is the perfect spot to call home while guests enjoy pursuits such as world acclaimed golf courses, gourmet cuisine and some of the best deep sea fishing available anywhere in Mexico. A variety of white sand beaches await the explorer. Those that enjoy scuba diving or snorkeling can arrange a number of tours to satisfy their need to mingle with the marine life that thrives beneath the azure waters. Adventure travelers can partake in activities such as a variety of water sports, horseback riding and surfing.
First class service and amenities await the refined traveler looking for the finest accommodations when visiting Los Cabos. Leave the world behind and focus on the beauty and majesty of the region from a resort that has only their guest's desires and whims for which to attend. One & Only Palmilla will become first time visitors one and only accommodations to consider when traveling to the Los Cabos region of Mexico.
Setai Resort in Opulent South Beach
In the very heart of the historically preserved Art Deco district of Miami's South Beach, sits The Setai. Located on the oceanfront and surrounded in a lush tropical garden setting, it is probably one of the most decadent luxury resorts of the area known as the American Riviera. Conveniently near a large choice of upscale shopping boutiques, restaurants and nightlife options, this hotel offers lavish comfort with the added benefit of the city, sun, beach and sea.
The Setai is part of General Hotel Management Ltd. (GHM). The firm is a leader in providing luxury hotel and resort accommodations worldwide. It has regional offices in the United Kingdom, the U.S., and Singapore, as well as sales offices in Malaysia, Australia, and Japan. All of GHM's hotels and resorts are members of the esteemed organization, The Leading Hotels of the World. Guest rooms and suites, which range from 550 to 900 square feet, are adorned with teak floors, Duxiana beds, Acqua di Parma toiletries, granite bathtubs and rainfall showers, flat-screen LCD and plasma televisions, CD/DVD players, Internet access, in-room spa treatments, an espresso/coffee maker and an honour bar. Nothing is neglected for guests' comfort and everything is first-class quality. The resorts Penthouse boasts a living area of 10,000 square feet. Complimented by a rooftop pool with Jacuzzi, the extremely exclusive and refined environment is a place where guests can live in lavish comfort.
Exclusive private yacht and jet charters and other various water sport activities, such as sailing, snorkeling and deep-sea diving are also available to guests. Golf and tennis are also on site as well as the resorts Fitness center where personal trainers help guests with individual work out programs.
The Setai hotel's restaurant serves delicious comfort dishes that cover a wide range of tastes. The cuisine has a definite Asian influence, which award winning Chef Shaun Danyel Hergatt masterfully prepares.
For individuals who would like to call a resort home, Setai Club is a 40-story building belonging to the adjoining resort offering permanent luxury residences. Who wouldn't want to live here?
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Bora Bora's Best Resort
Bora Bora is simply one of the most beautiful and desirable destinations on Earth. The inviting turquoise waters of the lagoons open up a "seaworld" vista of enchanting explorations for diving and snorkeling. Sailing into a Tahitian sunset on a catamaran is a romantic experience a couple cherishes for a lifetime. Experiencing the guided hiking tours and seeing the indigenous arts and crafts of the local artisans introduce guests to island culture seamlessly.
It is so enchantingly picturesque that it borders surreal. Actually, it is in the South Pacific among the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is an extraordinarily romantic getaway as well as an oasis for aquatic adventure seekers and entire family vacations. It is almost too perfect that such a natural wonder also has an incredible man made wonder as well, a five-star St. Regis resort.
Travel Weekly Magazine rated the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort the #1 Resort in 2007. Travel + Leisure, Cigar Aficionado, Robb Report, New York Weddings, and the industry's own Hotels & Accommodations have acknowledged it as a top destination. Hotel & Accommodations named the St. Regis resort the Best Property in the South Pacific.
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort fits into this tropical haven swimmingly. There are various luxury-latent villas, tennis courts, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 13,000 square-foot spa set on its own private island. There is something for every member of the family or the entourage. The adults-only Oasis pool has intimate secluded cabanas for ultimate privacy, while the Kids Creativity Club offers various indoor and outdoor activities, such as storytelling, arts and crafts, and video games to sailing, swimming and tennis.
While there are wonderful villas available ranging from 1,550 up to more than 3,450 square feet, there is but one Royal Estate on the resort that is as spacious as a mansion with 13,000 square feet of living space. The big house features a private spa and pool, a Jacuzzi, a chef's kitchen, and a private beach. It also has three bedrooms, a dining room and two living rooms.
All accommodations come with high-speed Internet access, two 42-inch plasma-screen televisions, a DVD/CD player, an espresso/coffee machine, and a mini bar. A St. Regis butler is on hand for all guests and at their disposal with a push of a button. For dining and lounging, there are three restaurants and a poolside lounge with seating for 10 directly in the water. The Lagoon Restaurant by Jean-Georges, which presents an international cuisine, is suspended over the water to further enhance the dining experience.
There are plenty of activities on the island to keep the St. Regis concierge hopping, such as chartering a sailboat; parasailing off a roundabout; arranging a daylong fishing expedition; viewing island relics and WWII memorabilia. Whether it is romance, adventure, or a pleasant combination of both served up in heaping portions around the clock, Bora Bora is a treasure of the South Pacific that measures up to all visitors' expectations splendidly. Staying at the St. Regis Bora Bora Resort lavishly adds the finishing touch. It's an award-winning experience.
Lodge at Sun Ranch, Montana
Stunning mountain views, natural wild life, phenomenal fishing and top-rated luxury accommodations. Sound good? Well combine that with one of the most eco friendly and eco forward luxury retreats and you have The Lodge at Sun Ranch.
The Lodge at Sun Ranch boasts a large range of environmentally friendly features, which include: using local producers, making bulk purchases to minimize shipping material, using recycled material, organic and fair trade products. Weekly guest speakers on the environment share ideas with guess. The buildings and structures of the Lodge are built upon preexisting structures, using recycled building material and with the help of local contractors. The Lodge has also cleared up barbed wire, which was hazardous to nearby wildlife and does ongoing research to aid the environment. A sustainable cattle ranch provides the fresh, natural meats and uses less water and other resources than traditional ranches.
The Lodge at Sun Ranch also offers a wide range of activities that are nature based. Guests can enjoy fly fishing, canoeing, bird watching, hiking, or horseback riding. Yellow Stone National Park is just a quick 40 minutes away too, so guest can visit the natural treasures it has to offer and still be back in time for a gourmet meal.
If staying indoors is more your style, then an in-room private massage can be your luxury treat.
Guests can also get a culinary lesson from one of the Lodge's chefs. Dining at the Lodge is a special culinary treat of its own. The Lodge at Sun Ranch specializes in organic, fair trade ingredients and has forged a relationship with local farms to stock the freshest, regional vegetables, fruits and meats.
A trip to the Lodge at Sun Ranch is more than just a luxurious resort vacation, it is a chance to relax, reflect and you may even learn something.
Wyndham Hotel Group Enters Cayman Islands
The Wyndham Hotel Group recently announced that it is expanding its offerings of exotic vacation destinations to the Cayman Islands with development of two five-star luxury resort developments. The group recently began renovating the Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club & Resort, which is located on the shores of the North Sound Lagoon. The resort is undergoing a complete redo, including the addition of a 44-unit condo hotel with a private beach. Both properties are managed by the Cayman Islands-based GFK Group.
Construction recently began on the newest addition to the Wyndham Grand Collection, the 130-room Wyndham Grand Bay Waterford. Third quarter 2011 is the completion date of the new development that will feature guestrooms with a British Colonial décor and ocean views from North Sound to Rum Point. The resort will have a full spa, a pre-arrival grocery service, a car service, an on-site restaurant, a cigar room and 24/7 room service and concierge services.
"Year after year, the Cayman Islands continue to be a popular tourist destination, pulling in nearly 1.7 million visitors annually," said Doug Smith, Wyndham Hotel Group vice president of development in a recent press release. "By adding not one, but two properties in the Caymans, the Wyndham Hotel Group is well poised to take advantage of the opportunities that exist there."
Accommodations at the 170-room Ramada Grand Caymanian Beach Club and Resort include studio and one- and two- bedroom suites with full kitchens and private washer and dryer. Other amenities include a business center, an on-site restaurant, a tennis court with lights, a beach volleyball court, a freshwater pool, several hot tubs, a kids' club, and various water-related activities. All upgrades to the mixed-use luxury property are to be done sometime in 2009.
Parrot Key Resort Opens in Key West
The Parrot Key Resort in Key West, Fla., recently opened in the historic Old Town area. The luxury-boutique resort is the latest development by Singh Resorts. It is a lavish mixed-use development set on five acres with four private swimming pools. There is a museum-like garden with various sculptures and a complementing art collection on site that is comprised of works from local and globally acclaimed artists. The eclectic ensemble contains pieces by Andy Warhol, sculptor Marc Chagall, painter Lorraine Shemesh, contemporary Russian painters Vladimir Dubossarsky and Alexander Vinogradov, Vermont sculptor Barbara Kaufman, and Indian sculptor K.S. Radhakrishnan.
The Parrot Key Resort has three-story, one-, two-, and three-bedroom beach houses that include gourmet kitchens, first- and second-level private porches with waterfront views, 42-inch plasma-screen televisions, and DVD/sound systems. The classic Conch-style houses have high-speed Internet access and media rooms with extra space for additional guests. There also is a full spa and a private beach on the premises.
The resort's concierge can arrange for guests to customize their Key West experience. There are water sports, sightseeing tours, and various museums to see: swim with dolphins; kayak; golf at the Key West Golf Club; shop at Mallory Square; visit St. Paul's Church, the Southernmost Point, and the Key West Cemetery.
