180 Rutherford Hill Road Rutherford,
California, US
From $725 per night
At the heart of the cabernet-sauvignon- merlot and chardonnay vines of Napa Valley- the French restaurateur Claude Rouas has created a discreet and elegant hotel hidden amongst a grove of olive trees that evoke his love of Provence in the South of France. A handful of houses perched on the hillside offer spacious -maisons- with private terraces where aged French oak floors- colorful chenille fabrics- abstract paintings and fireplaces create an air of romance. The Mediterranean-inspired cuisine features the very best of the region and the spa- which also draws its cue from the land- proposes treatments based on grapes- olives- herbs- flowers- mud and minerals. The 15-000 bottles in the wine cellar promise an oenophiles journey to the wine heaven as you watch the sun setting on the horizon.
Location Secluded along a powdery white-sand beach 23 kilometers south of Cancun's hotel zone, the Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya is located in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
Hotel Features The resort's restaurants and bars include the award-winning La Canoa, where chefs pair international wines with "Cuisine de los Soles", a fusion of styles based on spices and chilies used in the cuisine of warm-weather countries. Kaax serves à la carte Mexican cuisine in an authentic atmosphere, and El Chiringuito Beachside Grill offers a variety of fresh seafood, chicken and grilled favorites on a wood fire, using the native hardwood Zapote and mesquite. Sushi & Ceviche Bar offers a Sushi bar and Pan Asian specialties. Hippo's Pool Bar features ocean views, and offers lunch and dinner. A 22,000-square-foot spa bases holistic treatments on Roman and Greek theories of saltwater therapy and is the first and only certified Thalasso Center & Spa in North America. An ocean-view fitness center features a sauna, a steam room, a spa tub, heated hydrotherapy saltwater Thalassotherapy pool and beauty salon.
Guestrooms Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita offers 90 suites featuring furnished terraces or balconies with Caribbean Sea views. Living rooms are connected by an archway that separates a sitting area furnished with a loveseat, a built-in couch and a marble-topped desk. Antiqued, blue-toned furniture predominates, including entertainment centers that contain 23-inch televisions with satellite channels and CD/DVD players. A complimentary bottle of tequila is offered as a welcome amenity. In-room safes accommodate laptops, and multi-functional rechargeable outlets for cell phones, iPods and laptops, and wireless Internet access are available. Bedrooms feature 32-inch televisions and platform beds draped in Italian Frette linens. Minibars are stocked daily with premium beverages, deli snacks, and wine and champagne by the bottle. Marble and stone bathrooms contain marble sunken tubs for two, Bvlgari toiletries and Italian Frette towels. Adjacent to the sunken tub is a two-person shower stall with a bench and a garden-view glass wall. A pillow menu and nightly turndown service with petit fours are provided.
Expert Tip. The resort offers seafaring seclusion via a 48-foot-long catamaran with four cabins that can be rented for private day cruises, cocktail parties and overnight excursions.
Endless Privileges (All Inclusive)
Endless Privileges are the privileges available to all guests, providing:
Luxurious oceanfront suites with terraces providing direct access to the private beach
Bvlgari bath amenities, multi-functional rechargeable outlets, aromatherapy pillow and linen scents, Frette linens and bathrobes, and a complimentary handmade beach bag
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner gourmet dining options with an assortment of organic food and beverage selections
Unlimited cocktails and specialty beverages from a variety of domestic and international premium brands
Catamaran Sunset 1 hour Sail (weather permitting)
24-hour private, in-room dining
Maid service three times each day
Bottle of champagne and fresh fruit basket daily
Welcome bottle of Tequila
Daily shopping excursions by boat
Hydrothalasso pool and aqua gym
Exclusive Visia complexion skin analysis
Complimentary unlimited worldwide calls
Complimentary 24-hour laundry service
Relaxing 20-minute massage per guest
Traditional Temazcal steam room ceremony every other day
Access to sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and cold plunge pool
Daily afternoon tea time featuring live plant tea infusions
Complimentary golf at El Camaleón Mayakoba
20 minute consultation with Wellness Expert
Resort Credit
Book a stay in a qualifying rate category July 1 August 30, 2009 for travel August 1 October 30, 2009 and receive a US$200 resort credit coupon per room per stay. Coupon can be used for spa services, wine, or special dinners.
Set on the island's most awe-inspiring location on a spectacular peninsula surrounded by the sea on both sides, this magnificent couples-only resort in St. Lucia is Sandals' grandest new addition to its "Signature Collection" and has been awarded the prestigious Five-Star Diamond Award. Approximately 6 miles north of the town of Castries, on a causway between Pidgeon Island (national landmark) and Rodney Bay.
Location The Rosewood Little Dix Bay, a charming boutique resort beyond a colorful barrier reef, is located in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. Home to the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour and shopping center, Spanish Town is within two kilometers of the resort. Less than four kilometers away are the half-mile crescent beaches surrounded by a coral reef. The Baths of Virgin Gorda are the British Virgin Islands' most famous geological landmark, with a 20-minute snorkel trail through the large volcanic boulders, grottoes and pools, all within five kilometers of the resort.
Hotel Features An open-air restaurant, The Pavilion, provides sweeping sea views, afternoon tea and live music most evenings. Grilled seafood and meats are served directly on the beach at The Sugar Mill café. The hotel offers a complimentary welcome bottle of run and mixers. Complimentary activities include snorkeling lessons, a guided snorkel tour, and Sunfish sailboats and kayaks. A weekly manager's cocktail reception is complimentary. The resort provides transportation to nearby beaches. A fitness room and Sense, the resort's spa, are available. Group yoga classes are offered for a fee. The Caribbean Pleasures treatment includes an indulgent 60-miinute Virgin Gorda Goat Milk & Honey Wrap, followed by a Neem Leaf Facial.
Guestrooms Many guestrooms offer ocean views and a private patio or deck. All rooms feature Bose CD players. Bathrooms contain Lady Primrose toiletries and bathrobes. Minibars are available.
Expert Tip. Tennis players hone their skills at weekly, complimentary round-robin tennis tournaments and Cardio Tennis classes on site. Please Note:
Rosewood Little Dix Bay is accessible only by ferry. There is a charge for this service. Guests must make arrangements with the hotel at least 7 days prior to arrival. Guests can contact the hotel for more information using the number on the reservation confirmation received after booking via this Web site.
The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
Boat transfer: US$47. 50-95. 00 per person, per trip
The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"Quiet, family-friendly resort (founded by Laurance S. Rockefeller) on 500 beachside acres that offers the island's most complete array of luxe services and amenities.
Rooms to Book: Premium Ocean View rooms 57-60 are just steps from the surf.
Insider Tip: The hotel's beach drop-off service to nearby ocean-access-only stretches of solitary sands.
When Laurance Rockefeller founded Little Dix Bay in 1964 as a haven for well-to-do travelers, he had the foresight to choose an island that would dodge the wrath of rampant development, which has spoiled so many pristine Caribbean locales. Some four decades later, Little Dix continues to pamper the rich and demanding, even more so now, after a recent $25 million overhaul by oil heiress Caroline Rose Hunt’s Rosewood group. And the resort’s new Asia-meets-the-tropics style—indigenous woods, handcrafted furniture, Italian linens—was worth every million. In response to the growing demand, there are now three sprawling hilltop villas, each with its own private plunge pool, decked-out kitchen, and outdoor stone showers."
-From www.travelandleisure.com
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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