The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance. Image of the Day: Four Seasons Milan
February 21, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
Designed by celebrated architect Patricia Urquiola, the Spa at Four Seasons Milan is accented with wood, cream and grey design elements to embrace you in warmth and comfort. This sleek Milan spa retreat offers a delectable range of massage, facial, nail and body treatments in seven luxurious treatment rooms, including a spa suite.
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Atlantis Summer Camps for Kids
February 21, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
Ahhh, summer camp. Sleeping in cabins, eating at the mess hall, playing pranks on counselors. For those with fond memories of summer camp, you can pass on some of those memories to your kids. Except, well, they'll be in the Bahamas and staying in a lot more luxurious surroundings!
Atlantis, the family-friend resort in Nassua, has announced the first three of its summer camps. They are:
-Junior Scuba Explorers, for ages 10-15, offers ocean adventurers the chance to earn PADI Open Water SCUBA Certification from certified instructors. Divers will get to explore the themed exhibit lagoons and embark on underwater excursions to nearby coral reefs.
-Marine Adventure Camp, for ages 10-14, is for kids interested in becoming Atlantis Jr. Aquarists. Campers will spend 3 days working with 
marine life, from food prepping to feeding the animals to snorkeling and learning about coral reefs.
-Junior Golf Camp, for ages 6-14, will get kids swinging like the pros. Campers will learn the fundamentals fo golf, starting with grip, posture and alignment. They'll also learn how to putt, chip, pitch, and full-swing.
Other camps will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
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The Debut of the St. Regis Mauritius Resort
February 21, 2013
By: Meagan Drillinger
Five Star Alliance's sister publication,Luxury Travel Advisor, recently wrote an article about the new St. Regis in Mauritius. Read more here:
Africa has rolled out the red carpet for St. Regis with the debut of the St. Regis Mauritius Resort, making this the 30th St. Regis hotel in the world.
We hear the resort, which sits on the southwestern tip of Mauritius, has both natural beach and Le Morne Brabant Mountain views. There are 172 guest rooms and suites, ranging from 700 to 2,300 square feet, all with terraces and Indian Ocean views.
A-listers and glitterati alike will flip over the St. Regis Villa, which has its own private entrance, four bedrooms with private pools and gardens, entertainment and dining areas, an infinity pool, a bar and a private spa treatment room.Signature restaurant Simply India serves up fine dining experiences overseen by Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar. Six other distinct dining experiences range from Le Manoir Dining Room, serving French and Mauritian cuisine, to Floating Market, a modern Asian dining experience, and The Boathouse Bar & Grill for casual oceanfront dining. The 1904 Bar serves rum cocktails and vintage whiskeys.
A 22,730-square-foot Iridium Spa beckons travelers to take part in the full-service salon, relaxation lounge, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms. Nice Touch: The 12 treatment rooms have ocean views.
Image of the Day: St Regis Bora Bora
February 20, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
That's Mount Otemanu serving as the gorgeous backdrop for the overwater bungalows at St Regis Bora Bora.
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Cooking at Canyon Ranch
February 19, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
Set on 750 feet of pristine beach, Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach is a spectacular all-suite oceanfront luxury hotel which offers limitless views, beachfront dining, and quick access to the vibrant nightlife of nearby Miami and South Beach. Now you can add cooking classes to the list of reasons to visit.
Chef Giovanni Arias and Canyon Ranch nutritionist Larisa Alonso team up every other Tuesday at 3pm for inspiring healthy-cooking demonstrations, each with a different theme. Larisa answers all your questions about healthy eating while you sharpen your technique and add to your repertoire of easy, great-tasting dishes. You’ll watch Chef prepare a 
delicious three-course late lunch for you to enjoy.
Classes are open to the public but space is limited. Room rates currently start at $860 per night for a suite stay from March 4-6.
The schedule of topics is below:
March 5 – Vegetarian Powerhouses: Tofu & Fish Dishes to Savor
March 19 – Breads: The Joy of Kneading
April 2 – Sensational Sushi at Home
April 30 – Farm to Table: Making the Most of Great Ingredients
Bon Appetit!
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Image of the Day: CuisinArt Resort And Spa
February 18, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
CuisinArt Resort and Spa is located on the tranquil island of Anguilla, the most northerly of the Eastern Caribbean’s Leeward Islands. Situated on Rendezvous Bay along the southern shore, the Resort offers unobstructed views of St. Martin and the Sea, with beachfront access to one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches.
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Image of the Day: Hilton Bentley
February 16, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
Centered on a breath-taking beachfront location with awe-inspiring views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Art Deco District, Hilton Bentley is located a few steps away to some of South Beach's finest including Prime 112, Prime Italian, Nikki Beach, Smith & Wollensky, Joe's Stone Crab, high-end shopping, and the area's renowned nightlife scene.
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Image of the Day: Hillside Beach Club
February 15, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
Located in the Aegean coast of Turkey, in Fethiye, Hillside Beach Club was voted TripAdvisor 2012 Travelers’ Choice Award winner, one of top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in Europe.
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Dukes Hotel London's Big Reveal
February 15, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
Duke's Hotel London has revealed the final phase of its multi-year refresh, and it's a stunner! Led by interior designer Sandy Deane, all of the guestrooms and suites have been made over with curtains and throws in one of five "schemes": taupe and berry; copper and jet; zinc and grape; marine and port; or quail and plum. All re-designs utilize materials that combine tactile feel with classic vintage dimensional designs of sumptuous textures and gorgeous tones to create beautifully stylish surroundings. Additionally, wall coverings in gold and green tones by the UK designer Shaun Clarkson have been added to all public areas.
This final phase of renovation follows the 2011 launching of the fine dining Thirty Six by Nigel Mendham and the PJ Lounge , and the 201 lauching of the Cognac and Cigar Garden, a lovely outdoor setting for enjoying an enticing selection of Cuban cigars from the UK's sole importer and distributor, Hunters and Frankau, and vintage cognacs from the world's oldest major brandy house, Martell.
Recent awards for the luxury hotel property have included the 2013 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, Three AA Rosettes fyr Thirty Six by Nigel Mendham, and World's Leading Classic Boutique Hotel at the 2012 World Travel Awards.
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Top 10 Most Romantic Luxury Hotel Ideas
February 14, 2013
By: K. Clare Johnson
Couples massages. Champagne and strawberries. Rose petals scattered on the bed and tub. A hammock made for two. These are just a few of the romantic gestures you will find at almost all luxury hotels. But we wanted to find some of the more creative choices available for lovers. These suggestions might be too late for this year's Valentine's Day, but there's always next year!
1. Floating love seat at Four Seasons Bora Bora. Guests will enjoy weightlessness on an inflatable love seat, which is anchored to their bungalow or delivered to their villa for the day.
2-Stargazing at Post Ranch Inn. The night sky in Big Sur is just one of the romantic activities available at the ranch.
3-Bryant Park Hotel offers a sex toy menu. Options from swanky adult toy store The Pleasure Chest are available for couples or singles.
4-Mondrian Hotel has a minibar that offers, in addition to upscale snacks, intimate accessories for the discerning couple.
5-Beverly Wilshire has a Rolls Royce Phantom guests can employ to squire that somebody special around town.
6-Conrad Maldives will transform its underwater restaurant into a one-night only underwater suite. Gives sleeps with the fishes such a positive spin.
7-Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego has a 33-foot gondola equipped with two professional massage beds. After leaving the resort’s private marina, guests enjoy a 40-minute massage.
8- Six Senses Hideaway at Zighy Bay will allow you to make a dramatic entrance. Strap yourself to a professional paraglider and soar to the resort’s front steps from a nearby cliff.
9-The Surrey New York has an in-room mixologist is on call 24 hours a day, arriving within minutes with a fully stocked cocktail cart.
10-The Lodge at Doonbeg offers an on-site geneaologist, so your Irish lad or lass can trace their roots and visit their ancestral villages.
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