2007 marks the 20th anniversary of Mandarin Oriental’s first U.S. property, Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. This iconic hotel in the heart of the Financial District continues to delight discerning travelers who delight in luxurious surroundings and service. To celebrate, the hotel is offering a luxurious package: Fantastic San Francisco!
The Spa Fairmont Le Château Montebello in Quebec was given top marks by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. It’s one of only two Canadian spas to be honored by the publication’s prestigious Hot Spa List. The other is also in Quebec, the Manoir St-Andrews Spa & Detente. Condé Nast Traveler’s 11th annual May Hot Spa List…
Cerulean Villa, one of Anguilla’s premier resorts, is offering a special rate of $33,000 per week during July and August, 2007. The offer includes exclusive use of the seven-bedroom villa along with staff, private chef services, upscale amenities and a host of on-site activities. During high season, weekly rates start at $46,000 — so you’ll…
If you’re longing for a Roman holiday but the Euro is keeping you home, here’s a fun Italian-themed package that will have you singing “Mambo Italiano” in true la dolce vita style. The ultra-swanky Metropolitan Hotels in Toronto and Vancouver are offering a La Dolce Vita package and guests will automatically be entered into a…
The Fairmont Newport Beach in California is celebrating the opening of its new Willow Stream Spa. Now through June 30, 2007 you can indulge in personalized, private luxury during a Celebrate Spa weekend. The package rate is $259 per night, and includes accommodation in a luxurious Fairmont room, breakfast for two and a $100 credit…
Cathedral Mountain Lodge is a new luxury escape located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The wilderness resort is situated on the glacier-fed Kicking Horse River in British Columbia’s Yoho National Park, a scenic two-hour drive from Calgary, Alberta. The resort re-opens for the season on May 24, 2007 and is offering 50 percent off its…
Located in the heart of the shopping and entertainment district on Hong Kong Island, The Excelsior has an enticing Explore Hong Kong package for travelers wanting to experience this vibrant city’s unique atmosphere. The Excelsior is situated in the heart of Causeway Bay, the shopping centre of Hong Kong Island. It’s a five-minute drive to…
The pleasure of having heavenly massages has been bestowed upon me several times. Among those are beachfront massages in Thailand and Jamaica as well as spa packages in numerous locations throughout the states. All have been nice, but there is one massage that stays foremost in my mind. Tobacon Hot Springs in Costa Rica. I…
Every day over Lake Union in Seattle, there’s an unmistakeable local spectacle best viewed from the grassy hills of Gasworks Park. A seaplane flies in from the north gliding lower and lower over the water, sail and motorboats be damned, and touches down in a tumble of foam as it taxis into harbour. Any local…
The 2005 Rockefeller Christmas Tree. Photo by Sue Frause. Hey, big spender — here’s the holiday package for you. The Buckingham Hotel in midtown Manhattan is offering a posh package now through Jan. 8, 2007. One couple per night will see and experience the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center in style. For $75,000, here’s the…
You’ve no doubt seen newspaper and TV ads for Expedia’s Holiday & Getaway Offer. It says it’s “a gift that’s sure to make your holidays bright.” When you book a flight, a hotel, or a flight + hotel trip at Expedia.com, they’’ll give you $150 for a getaway next Spring! But you must book it…
In the old city of Belgrade’s quaint bohemian quarter, Le Petit Piaf is a pioneer of a boutique hotel. It only has 12 rooms and a handful of suites, but each is sleek, modern and offers high-speed Internet access. The fare of about 150 Euros per night includes a hearty breakfast. This Skadarlija district is…