The all-suite Raffles Hotel is recognized as one of the World*s Best Places To Stay - Conde Nast Traveler Gold List - 1998-2003. The hotel was designated as a national monument in 1987. Perhaps the single most enduring and alluring element of Raffles Hotel*s style is its architecture ~ an arrangement of low-rise - verandah-enclosed - colonial-style buildings - painted white with terrecotta-tiled pitched roofs - set amidst courtyards and gardens. The contrast between the lush and tropical gardens and turn-of-the-century colonial architecture has rarely failed to generate an appreciative response. The second key element of Raffles* style was the making of myth and legend. As many people travelled the world for pleasure - Raffles Hotel became one of the rites of passage of world travellers and *see you at Raffles* soon became a signature parting shot. The third element of Raffles* style ~ a quintessentially Singapore blend of old and new - East and West - heritage and high tech. The hotel is now infused with life in a manner that honours its past and traditions as much as it suits the present. The quality of timelessness is evident throughout the hotel: in the lush gardens - generously appointed and spacious suites - the fine restaurants - the famous Long Bar - the shady verandahs - the polished timber floors and the whirring ceiling fans. The fourth and final element that composes the Raffles style is the personalized service provided by discreet and well-trained staff - adding to the unique and truly memorable *Raffles Experience* - where residents are pampered in an atmosphere of privacy and intimacy.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"The city's most iconic hotel, an 1887 colonial-style building surrounded by tropical gardens in the business district.
Rooms to Book: The Sarkies Suite is furnished with Chinese blackwood cupboards, Tiffany flatware, and Bose sound systems.
Insider Tip: Textile connoisseurs will thrill to the hotel’s collection of more than 700 Oriental rugs. The huge handwoven Persian carpet in the lobby is the work of legendary master carpet-maker Saber.
Squint a little and it’s easy to imagine how the all-suite Raffles must once have felt when the sea lapped up along its promenade, and Noël Coward and Somerset Maugham sat in the lobby bar tossing back Singapore Slings beneath the lazily twirling fans. The beach has long since been paved over, but thanks to sensitive renovations, the hotel still retains an old-world gravitas (only with added comforts like Wi-Fi, DVD players, and a butler who can be summoned at the touch of a button). The 103 colonial-themed suites, set in cloister-like buildings with breezy verandas, surround sweeping private lawns; all have 14-foot ceilings and are outfitted with carved Peranakan furniture, Oriental rugs spread over polished teak floors, rich brocade fabrics, and baths stocked with Amrita Spa products. Though it just celebrated its 121st birthday, the hotel is still a magnet for A-listers (Elizabeth Taylor, Diane von Furstenberg, and Barry Diller have all stayed here). And the bar still mixes a mean Singapore Sling."
This hotel is conveniently located near Santa Cruz*s famous attractions. Across the street from the newly built Depot Park, we are walking distance from downtown attractions, the wharf and the boardwalk. We are 4 miles from the Santa Cruz Mystery Spot and 3 miles from the UC Santa Cruz campus. With comfortable lodgings and a central location. We hope to make your stay pleasant while you are visiting Santa Cruz.
The La Quinta Inn San Diego - Oceanside is located in sunny Oceanside, CA near several area beaches, museums, and other attractions. This hotel offers a Free Bright Side BreakfastTM and business center. All rooms are non-smoking and feature free high-speed Internet access, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, spacious work desk, and cable television. Special group rates are available, and pets are allowed. Located just 30-miles North of San Diego, the La Quinta Inn San Diego - Oceanside is a convenient and comfortable hotel for both business and leisure travelers.
GRACE BAY PROVIDENCIALES,
Turks and Caicos Islands
From $650 per night
The Regent Palms captures the refinement of a bygone era. At its heart lies The Manor House, where casually elegant spaces give way to the fashionable boutiques of Palm Place. Here, buildings faced in hand-cut coral stone and fragrant gardens meet the silken sands and prismatic waters of Grace Bay Beach. Luxury Spa, Watersports, Fabulous Beach, Infinity Pool (unheated), Exquisite Dining, Tennis, Conference Room.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"The Setting: The Palms’ multimillion-dollar infinity-edge pool and 10-person hot tub overlook the North Atlantic and sit on the coveted Grace Bay Beach. The 72-suite resort is home to a 25,000-square-foot spa and is just steps away from fine-sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Bonus: You might find yourself enjoying a chilled scented towel next to such high-profilers as Jamie Lee Curtis and U.S. Senator John Kerry (both former guests)."
Seven beaches shared between 16 villas makes privacy easy at Fregate Island Private. This lush paradise climbs to a height of 125 metres giving it a hilly advantage with 360-degree views of the island and its 8 kilometres of stunning coastline. This is the most secluded corner of the Seychelles and the island has a wealth of fascinating indigenous flora and fauna, including giant tortoises. Villas blend in well with the environment and have a casual tropical feel, each with a large terrace, private pool, day bed and sea views. Enjoy a guided nature walk in the early morning. Your private butler will await you at the treehouse or any other location with a sumptuous breakfast afterwards. He has already arranged a soothing massage at the Rock Spa, where only natural ingredients are used. Fregate Island is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"Forget Reality on Frégate Island Act out your Cast Away fantasy on this 740-acre private island in the Seychelles. At Frégate Island Private—a resort of 16 villas appointed with outdoor showers, Jacuzzis, and daybeds—there are never more than 40 guests at a time. It's just the two of you, the breeze, the gentle lapping of the water against the shore—and a fleeting waiter to refresh your drink."
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