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The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance.
Named one of Tripbase's Best Luxury Travel Blogs for 2011, below are Five Star Alliance's newest articles featuring exclusive information on luxury hotels worldwide including special offers and deals at the world's best hotels.

| By: Rachael Weir

Offering an all-inclusive family retreat in Jamaica, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall is a luxury resort in Montego Bay. Set on 670 feet of Caribbean beachfront, the resort has 16 restaurants, bars, and lounges. There's also two outdoor swimming pools and two heated whirlpools, as well as daily activities including watersports, dance lessons, and games. While the Zen Spa & Salon provides massages, facials, hair, and nail services. Read more below the photo.

Overview of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall

For families, the KidZ Club playground, game room, and lounge is a destination for young travelers. While the Rose Hall Village has gifts, beach gear, cigars, and jewelry. Plus, there is a 24-hour fitness center with daily workout classes, and nightly evening entertainment featuring live music and theater shows. 

The resort offers 277 unique rooms and suites including swim-up rooms and butler suites. One of the unique accommodation options is the One Bedroom Swim Up Suite. Featuring direct access to a semi-private pool with in-pool lounge chairs, the suite has 1,083-square feet of space, including separate living and sleeping areas. The one bedroom suite sleeps up to three guests with a bedroom featuring a Hyatt Grand Bed, and a pull-out sofa bed in the living room. While the bathroom has a rainfall shower and separate bathtub. Continue reading below the photo.

Swim Up Suites at Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall

FIVE STAR ALLIANCE PERK: All guests making reservations with Five Star Alliance for this family-friendly all-inclusive retreat will also receive a 50 minute Swedish Massage per room/per stay, subject to the hotel's terms and conditions, and a welcome amenity.

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| By: Rachael Weir

Perched above the Caribbean Sea, the overwater villas at Sandals Royal Caribbean provide an unique retreat at this all-inclusive resort designed for couples. Part of the Sandals' Love Nest Luxury Suites, the property offers two types of overwater villas: Over-the-Water Private Island Butler Honeymoon Bungalows and Over-the-Water Private Island Butler Villas with Infinity Pools. Learn more aobut each of the villas below the photo. 

Overwater Villas at Sandals Royal Caribbean

Providing an intimate connection between the sea and marine life, Over-the-Water Private Island Butler Honeymoon Bungalows have glass floor panels and lit water to showcase undersea views at any time. There are hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and custom king beds, as well as bathrooms with his and hers sinks, backlit mirrors adorned with mosaic tiles, and walk-in rain showers. Each bungalow has a private patio with an extended sundeck, outdoor shower, sun loungers, and bistro sets for two. Plus, there are outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tubs for two and over-water hammocks. Continue reading below the villa photo.

Over-the-Water Honeymoon Bungalow

The Over-The-Water Private Island Butler Villas with Infinity Pools are located just off the resort's private island. Offering the ultimate retreat, couples can connect while admiring the ocean from their private infinity pool or outdoor shower. See-through glass floors with lighting showcase the Caribbean's crystal-clear waters, and the 24-hour personal butler service provides guests with personalized service during their entire stay. Read more about the villas below the photo.

Over-the-Water Private Island Butler Villa with Infinity Pool at Sandals Royal Caribbean

Guests of the over-the-water bungalows and villas receive the following inclusions: exclusive in-room dining and room service menu, direct resort access via a "Royal Duffy" luxury boat, personal airport greeting, expedited immigration, private luxury transfers in a chauffeur-driven BMW to and from the airport, welcome gift, including branded tote and towel set, Molton Brown bathroom amenities, exclusive House of Marley sound system, and the exclusive indulgence of a Private Luxury Car Transfer in a chauffeur-driven BMW to and from the airport. Learn more about the resort below the photo. 

Over-the-Water Villas at Sandals Royal Caribbean

Sandals Royal Carribbean features a kaleidoscope of cultures from Britain to Bali. Guests arrive at the Georgian-style Great House where afternoon tea is served and croquet is played amidst manicured gardens and roaming peacocks. Mysteries of the Orient unfold in a secluded natural setting with an authentic Thai restaurant on the resort's private island, and chic parties provide evening entertainment. There are eight world-class restaurants within the all-inclusive resort, as well as a swimup pool bar, freshwater pool, whirlpool, spa, and a private beach.

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| By: Rachael Weir

Recently engaged and looking for the perfect spot for a destination wedding? Sandals South Coast is worth considering.

Designed as an adults-only couples retreat, Sandals South Coast is luxury destination set on a two-mile stretch of beach. The all-new Over-the-Water Chapel provides a romantic and one-of-a-kind setting for couples to tie the knot while the Caribbean Sea is beneath their feet and the gentle breezes flow. Continue reading below the photo of the chapel.

Over-the-Water Chapel at Sandals South Coast

After the wedding, couples can retreat to the all-new overwater bungalows with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and custom crafted king-sized beds with plush pillows and luxury linens. Each of the bungalows has a large ceiling fan to enhance the fresh Caribbean breezes, as well as smart TVs, and glass floor planels for couples to enjoy sea views at any time. Continue reading below the photo.

Overwater bungalow at Sandals South Coast

While spa-inspired bathrooms have his and hers sinks with large backlit mirrors, and walk-in rain showers. Each overwater bungalow has a private patio with an extended sun deck, outdoor soaking tub for two, an over-water hammock, sun loungers, outdoor shower, and bistro set to enjoy private outdoor dining for two. Plus, these bungalows include 24-hour Butler Elite service to personalize every couples experience, as well as in-room dining and room service, personal airport greeting, expedited immigration, and welcome gift. Read more below the overwater bungalow photo.

Overwater bungalow at Sandals South Coast

Beyond the overwater bungalows and the Over-the-Water Chapel, Sandals South Coast offers an adults-only all-inclusive experience. Situated within a 500-acre nature preserve, the resort has three distinctive European Villages. At the seaside oasis guests can dine at the new Sushi on the Sand restaurant, relax in one of three pools, including one of the largest in Jamaica, and enjoy evenings at bonfires and fire pits. 

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| By: Five Star Alliance

The Blackwell Rum Bar at The Caves was created from two limestone grottos. 
There is a full bar, where guests can enjoy after dinner drinks – or cocktails made
with Blackwell Rum. The Lounge area opens up to the turquoise ocean, and is fully
furnished with cut stone tables and benches built by local stone masons. 

The Caves

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| By: Five Star Alliance

Azul Sensatori Jamaica features 3 swimming pools, plus a wading pool for the little ones with a splash park.

Azul Sensatori Jamaica

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| By: Five Star Alliance

Built in an aerie, tree house-style, the newly designed Gazebo (with lounge and restaurant) at GoldenEye Hotel and Resort serves up dishes with an international flavor. Overlooking both Low Cay Beach and The Lagoon, the Gazebo is the sexy, open-air spot to enjoy cocktails while watching fiery Caribbean sunsets. Dishes range from grilled lobster tail to seasoned rack of lamb, complemented with an international wine list.

GoldenEye Hotel and Resort

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| By: Five Star Alliance

Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall is an indulgent escape for adults seeking refuge from the rigors of the outside world. Here, within the resort's sprawling grounds, couples, friends, and individuals are welcome to partake in whatever their hearts desire. Attentive service at every turn assures each guest of a harmonious, hassle-free vacation filled with gourmet cuisine, expertly poured cocktails, and enough memories to last several lifetimes.

Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall

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| By: Five Star Alliance

Nestled in the heart of the bush, Geejam Hotel's seven double rooms consist of three deluxe cabins, one suite, and a self-contained three-bedroom villa. Also included are a state-of-the-art recording studio, healing spa, swimming pool, gym, and Bushbar, forming an exclusive universe within the natural beauty of the grounds. Within immediate proximity is Frenchman's Cove -- voted by Conde Nast as one of the world’s top five beaches -- and the equally enchanting Blue Lagoon, Geejam Beach sits tall amongst several other stunning beaches.

Geejam Hoel

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| By: K. Clare Johnson

  

GoldenEye


What's the connection between Jamaica, Island Records, James Bond, and GoldenEye Hotel and Resort

GoldenEye

 

 

James Bond is famous for his travels to exotic and luxurious locales. That's no surprise, given that the man who dreamed him up worked for British Naval Intelligence during WWII. It was during his service that Fleming was sent to Jamaica to investigate U-Boat activities in the Caribbean. Fleming fell in love with the tropical island and vowed to return as soon as he could. The name of the naval operation he was working on? GoldenEye. Fleming bought property in the village of Oracabessa Bay (which means Golden Head) and built his dream home after the war ended. There was James Bond born out of Fleming's no-doubt brain. 

 

It took Island Records founder Chris Blackwell to turn Fleming's home into a luxury hotel. Blackwell bought the property in 1976. He has since expanded the property into a 52-acre world-class property. 

 

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| By: Oksana Balytsky

We at Five Star Alliance work tirelessly to ensure we bring you the best luxury hotels selection and information regarding amenities, location, and highlights so you are confident that the hotel you choose will exceed your expectations and serve your needs. Sometimes, however, you are left with a few questions that go unanswered, and that’s why we’re here. Be sure to explore our new blog series ‘Your Questions Answered’ to find answers to real questions submitted to us by our clients regarding traveling with kids, pets, the best beach hotels, and much more.

Question: We’re planning a family vacation and would like to stay at the Half Moon Jamaica. We have a family of 5 in total, 2 adults and 3 kids ages 3, 9, and 11. What room types can accommodate all 5 of us?

Answer: The Half Moon Jamaica has 1 bedroom suite options that can accommodate a family of 2 adults and 2 kids, but for a family of 5 you would need to make a reservation for a 2 bedroom suite. There would be no additional charges for children under the age of 12. To view availability, rates, and to make your reservation, simply visit this website and enter your dates of travel. Please be sure to fill in the Special Request field stating ‘traveling with 3 kids age 3, 9, and 11’ so the hotel can properly prepare for your arrival. Please be advised that rates and availability are subject to change prior to making a reservation.

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