Founded in 1896 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places- The Breakers Palm Beach is one of Americas legendary resort destinations. The non-smoking 540-room- Italian Renaissance-style hotel resides on 140 acres of oceanfront property in the heart of Palm Beach. Since 1990- The Breakers has invested USD225 million in the ongoing revitalization and expansion of the resort; its timeless atmosphere renewed in a style of residential elegance and energized with a youthful- family-minded philosophy. With the commitment of its original ownership- capital expenditures averaging USD15 million a year will continue to be reinvested in the property for the long term- to ensure it remains appealing to future generations. The resort features 36 holes of championship golf- including the Ocean Course and The Breakers Rees Jones Course; 10 tennis courts- a 20-000 square foot luxury spa- a Mediterranean-style beach club overlooking one-half mile of private beach- an extensive program of family and childrens activities and a variety of water sports. The Breakers is also pleased to offer Beach Bungalows and Grand Cabanas available for daytime rental by hotel guests. The Breakers also features a broad selection of distinctive restaurants- as well as an array of on-site boutiques - all wholly owned and managed by the resort. Well-designed for groups with 20-1-000 attendees- its 45-000 square feet of flexible meeting space- plus several outdoor venues- are highlighted by a beautifully appointed oceanfront conference center and several majestic ballrooms. The Breakers is recognized as a AAA Five Diamond property. In the heart of Palm Beach, Florida, on the Atlantic Ocean.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says... "Oceanfront grande dame modeled after Rome's Villa Medici—minutes from Worth Avenue—that marries an aristocratic pedigree and white-glove service to an unstuffy atmosphere. Rooms to Book: Premium Oceanfronts have marble bathrooms and balconies overlooking the ocean. Insider Tip: Have high tea at the Old World Tapestry Bar." -From www.travelandleisure.com
415 Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley,
California, US
From $356 per night
Nestled on verdant acres with stately pines and California oak trees, surrounded by a vineyard and the Santa Lucia mountains rising majestically in the background, Bernardus Lodge is a premier luxury resort that combines the simple elegance of fine country living, with the high quality of service and luxury amenities found in only the choicest European hotels. Here, discriminating travelers can experience the finest accommodations, cuisine, viticulture, spa services and recreational venues in a singular environment. The resort features 57 sumptuous guest rooms located in nine, single and two-story adobe village-style buildings along a terraced hillside, a luxurious spa, ballroom, function space, swimming pool, two tennis courts, a croquet lawn and vineyard. Bernardus Lodge was designed and built to complement and enhance the pristine beauty of the natural landscape, and both the exterior and interior convey Carmel Valley's signature welcoming charm. Monterey Territorial-style architecture, and the solid simple elegance of limestone, logs, rich wood and ceramic tiles, contribute to the Resort's rustic look, ageless quality, and residential feel. Bernardus Lodge was inspired by Bernardus Pon, the creator of the highly acclaimed Bernardus Winery and Vineyard, to combine exceptional epicurean experiences with the finest hospitality in on of America??s loveliest destinations. Bernardus Lodge is located in Carmel Valley, one of the finest wine growing regions in Northern California. The resort is approximately 120 miles south of San Francisco, one and half hours south of the San Jose Airport and 12 minutes from Monterey Peninsula Airport. The resort is located in quaint Carmel Valley Village, approximately 15 minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea, and within easy reach of many of the major attractions throughout the Monterey Peninsula.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"This Mediterranean-style resort in the Santa Lucia Mountains is one of Carmel's most romantic retreats, with featherbeds, in-room fireplaces, and surrounding vineyards.
Rooms to Book: Nos. 1-6 overlook the vineyard and rose gardens; Nos. 26-28 are near the spa and have panoramas of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range.
Insider Tip: Enjoy a glass of local wine by the outdoor stone fireplace at the Wickets Bistro."
51/4 Chiang Mai - Sankampaeng Road Chiang Mai,
Thailand
From $461 per night
Unlike any other resort in the area, all of our accommodations consist of either individual traditional Thai villas with separate living, dining, sleeping areas, outdoor shower, indoor bath, large outdoor living spaces and many with private swimming pool or plunge pools overlooking rice paddy fields. All villas are unique in that the design and detail of each its building was painstakingly researched from ancient Lanna Buildings and hand-crafted by local artisans or true suites in the colonial style, each with bedroom and separate but adjoining living rooms and large private verandahs. The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi boasts accommodations on a grand scale from 80 to 600 square meters. The 5 meters high ceiling of the colonial suites enhance the sense of our guests in term of open space and palatial living. 10 minutes drive from Chiang Mai International Airport, Thailand and five minutes from the city centre. Set on 52 acres of verdant tranquil grounds in the historical and cultural heart of Northern Thailand. An ideal base from which to explore the region's rich heritage. Regular daily flight from Bangkok and South East Asian destinations.
Voted no. 1 Hotel in US and no. 6 in the world in Conde Nast Travelers Readers Choice Awards 2009, 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky is the first of its kind—a 90-room hotel dedicated to world-class luxuries, Southern-style hospitality and contemporary art from living artists. Nestled in the heart of Museum Row and downtown Louisville, 21c is an epicenter for culture, activity, and artistic expression. Whether a visiting Bourbon Country, spending at day at Churchill Downs, or hosting a lavish Southern wedding, 21c has all the upscale offerings you'd expect from a boutique luxury hotel, yet offers so much more. Applauded by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the most ambitious unions of art and hospitality ever undertaken, and hailed by The New York Times as an innovative concept with strong execution and prompt and enthusiastic service, come meet the infamous Red Penguins and discover how 21c Museum Hotel is redefining the art of hospitality. Among the many upscale offerings- iPods with a wide variety of music for your listening pleasure, award winning design and decor, poster art, 42-inch HDTV flat screen televisions, WiFi, 500 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets imported from Italy crowning the exquisite bedding, silver mint julep cups, gourmet coffee makers, mini-bar refrigerators, Malin and Goetz bath amenities, Herman Miller Ergonomic chairs and nightly turn down and concierge services. In-room dining service is available and provided by award winning Proof on Main. The hotel also offers a full exercise facility with a steam room, sauna and spa services. And, of course, red penguins. Please note the following 24 hour front desk and housekeeping. Fees may apply to; Rollaway 30. 00 USD per night Pet Fee 100. 00 USD per stay Valet Parking 21. 00 USD per night, per car, with in-out privileges. 21c is a smoke-free hotel. Check-in time is after 4pm and check-out is at 11am.
What's Great National Geographic Traveler says...
"Contemporary art-filled boutique property behind several Main Street historic iron facades. Gallery-minimal interiors showcase rotating art exhibits. Pre-programmed iPods, mint julep cups; two rooms boast terraces. Kentucky bison, rabbit, and produce in the restaurant. 91 rooms."
Conde Nast 2009 Gold List 2009 says...
"Doubling as a contemporary art museum, this "very hip hotel" in a refurbished warehouse has exposed brickwork and original timber trusses coupled with "urban, sleek, clean lines." Rooms have 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, and rubber ducks in the baths. At Proof on Main, try country ham fritters or Kentucky bison and choose from 50 bourbons. The artwork is "cutting-edge, stimulating, thought-provoking—a metaphor for the hotel itself."
A traditional Tuscan villa sits at the heart of Villa Olmi Resort, a collection of historic buildings set in beautiful parkland on the Ripoli Plain, near Florence. Excellent cuisine and wines have a starring role in this idyllic rural retreat filled with antiques, paintings and sculpture, as well as a delightful garden pool. This is the way to enjoy Tuscany, in a tranquil setting amidst stunning countryside, just minutes from Florence. Rooms and suites are spread across three historic buildings with antique furnishings, 18th century floral frescoes and vaulted ceilings. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast under the pergola overlooking the gardens. Attend a cookery course or try some wine tasting in the Wine Bar in the villa s cellars. Drive to Florence for shopping or sightseeing, just five kilometres away, and return for a fabulous dinner at the restaurant. Villa Olmi Resort is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.
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