The Biras Creek Resort- which can only be reached by boat or helicopter is a secret address on the tiny island of Virgin Gorda. A paradise of greens and blues with its tropical plants and lagoons- also famous for its -Baths- formed by the spherical granite rocks dotted along the beach. The hotel offers 31 elegant and colourful suites with fabulous sea views. Share your time among the spa- the water sports on offer and the delicious cuisine. You can discover the island by Jet Ski- windsurf- boat or bicycle to really get a feel for this little corner of paradise.
What's Great National Geographic Traveler says...
"A 140-acre isthmus resort with water galore: calm lagoon, Caribbean bay, pounding Atlantic. Ocean waves do the entertaining just beyond the simply furnished suites (some TV-free) with private verandas, big windows, outdoor garden showers. Captain a Boston Whaler for island hopping, bike on trails lined by wild nutmeg and frangipani. Island-born chef infuses the menu with flavorsome Caribbean attitude. 31 suites."
Amenities
1 Bedroom
2 Bedrooms
Air Conditioned
All Inclusive Vacations
Bath Tubs with Views
Beach Bar
Beach Service
Beach Toys
Beachfront Hotel
Beachfront Restaurant
Beachfront Rooms
Beachside Pool
Beds with Views
Bicycling
Bikes to Use
Birding
Boat to Hotel
Boating/Sailing
Business Center
Canoeing
Caribbean
Charm up the Wazoo
Coffee Maker
Complimentary Breakfast
Concierge Services
Connecting Rooms
Cottages
Dock Your Boat
Extra Romantic
Family Rooms
Fishing
Fitness Center
Fly Fishing
Freestanding Single Unit
Green/Eco Friendly
Guided Nature Walk
Hairdryer
Hammocks to Hang Out On
Helicopter Excursion
Helicopter to Hotel
Hiking
Internet - Access Available
Internet - High Speed Outlet in Room
Internet - WiFi in Public Areas
Internet - WiFi in the Guest Rooms
iPod Docking Station
Iron/Ironing Board
Jogging Track
Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service
Maid Service
Mini Bar
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News Stand
No TV in the Room
Outdoor Showers
Personal Concierge
Pillow Top Mattreses
Pool
Pool - Outdoor
Privacy
Private Beach Cabanas
Private Boat Available
Private Deck
Refrigerator
Romantic Bed
Running
Safe
Scuba Diving
Seaplane to Hotel
Small Plane Access
Snorkeling
Spa Tub
Spa/Massage
Stargazing
Stunning Settings
Tennis (Outdoor)
Travel and Leisure 2009 World Top 500 (Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas)
Its 130 rock art sites and caves that allow you to see what the Bushmen have painted over the ages make this national heritage site one of the largest open air art galleries in the world. You will be staying in an oasis and haven offering all the modern comforts in the middle of open plains and staggering rock formations. As well as the beautiful spa- pampering beauty treatments and the chance to bathe in rock pools and waterfalls- an ecosystem of 7500 hectares of wild and preserved biodiversity is an invitation to try a green safari for a glimpse of rare birds- indigenous wildlife- incredible flowers and fabulous starry night skies. An absolute must for nature-lovers.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"THE SETTING 18,000 acres in the foothills of the Cedar Mountains.
GREEN FACTOR When Bill McAdam purchased the vast tract of wilderness in 1991, the property was a virtual wasteland of overgrazed veld. Today, the Kloof blooms with 800 tree and plant species, down to rarities like the Clanwilliam cedar. Threatened wildlife has come thundering back, too, including red hartebeests, black wildebeests, bontebok, aardwolves, 150 rare birds, and one of the largest private herds of endangered Cape mountain zebras in the world. More than 130 ancient rock-art sites dating back 10,000 years are also safeguarded in their natural environment. After a day in the wild, it's nice to know that the 16-room Relais & Châteaux lodge has hand-sewn bed linens."
136 East Francis Street Williamsburg,
Virginia, US
From $399 per night
Built by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. in 1937 and fully refurbished in 2001, the Williamsburg Inn reflects today what its founder envisioned: a charming country inn providing the most modern, gracious accommodations. This stately, full-service hotel has hosted numerous heads of state ? and pampers all its guests with royal treatment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inn is adjacent to the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area and the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. Located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area and the challenging Golden Horseshoe Golf Course. Walking distance to historic dining and shopping.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"The Regency-style main inn dates from 1937, with a new Sylvia Sepielli spa; easily the area's most atmospheric hotel.
Rooms to Book: Request one of the 62 rooms in the main building; those facing north look out over the historic area and East Francis Street, and those facing south overlook the golf course.
Insider Tip: The property has a number of outdoor lawn bowling courts. Make sure to brush up on your game."
-From www.travelandleisure.com
One Sanctuary Beach Drive Kiawah Island,
South Carolina, US
From $400 per night
The Sanctuary is designed to provide the most luxurious, oceanfront experience on the east coast. The setting is truly extraordinary in that the hotel is just 50 yards from the beautiful Kiawah Beach. The natural surroundings are both exclusive and private, in fact you can see the waves of the ocean from almost everywhere in the hotel including the 2 dining rooms, both bars, the grand lobby and even the beautiful pools which are only steps from the beach. We also have state of the art fitness center and indoor pool, which are complimentary to our guests, as well as a world-class spa. The guest rooms are among the most spacious of any in the country, with spectacular ocean views and gorgeous five fixture marble bathrooms. Our mission is to provide every guest with five-star service, which naturally includes; 24-hour room service, twice daily maid service, luxurious amenities, complimentary high speed and wireless internet access and many many more guest services. We also offer a club Level for those guests who desire the highest level of pampering. The Sanctuary is located on Kiawah Island. Kiawah has 10 miles of beach and is a barrier island of the coast of Charleston, SC. Kiawah is about 20 miles to the south of Downtown historic Charleston.
What's Great #1 U.S. Resort Hotel by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report.
#1 Family Resort in U.S. and Canada by Travel + Leisure Family
Travel + Leisure says...
"Oceanside estate with world-class golf and tennis facilities and a lovely beach, on a barrier island just 30 minutes south of Charleston.
Rooms to Book: The oceanfront suites facing the sea--corner suite 578 has three balconies.
Insider Tip: Play the Ocean Course, site of the 1991 Ryder Cup and the 2012 PGA Championship.
Like a super-sized Tara, the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island belongs to a fictional plantation family. In the morning room, a portrait of the “Mistress” presides over moss-green brocades, floral drapes, and porcelain bibelots. The “Master” hangs his hat in the lobby bar. Tobacco-stained walnut planking creaks like the timeworn floors in an authentic antebellum mansion. Landscape architects transplanted 160 mature live oaks for the resort’s entrance avenue, and Kiawah’s beach glows pink at sunset as a shrimp trawler anchors in front of the resort. Treatments at the second-floor spa also have a distinctly Southern drawl: the Mint Julep Facial incorporates the Anakiri line’s pure-peppermint essential oil."
1700 Seventeen Mile Drive Pebble Beach,
California, US
From $695 per night
The Lodge at Pebble Beach, home to the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links since 1919, continues its legacy of exemplary service and style with 161 luxurious guestrooms and suites, six delectable restaurants including the exclusive Club XIX, The Spa at Pebble Beach, 14,000 plus square feet of memorable meeting facilities, 12-court Tennis Center, a collection of 13 intriguing retail shops, Equestrian Center and preferred tee times among 72 holes shared between Pebble Beach Golf Links (Host of the 2010 US Open), Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay and Del Monte Golf Course.
What's Great Travel + Leisure says...
"Traditional and gentlemanly 1919 Georgian-style golf resort with a prime location on the Pebble Beach Golf Links and the area's largest standard rooms (650 square feet).
Rooms to Book: Die-hard duffers should request Ocean Views which overlook both Carmel Bay and the 18th green.
Insider Tip: A 50-minute Post-Golf Therapy massage speeds up recovery after a day on the course."
Amenities
1 Bedroom
2 Bedrooms
24 Hour Front Desk
Airport Shuttle
ATM/Bank
Babysitting or Child Care
Barber/Hair Stylist
Best Spa Hotels
Bicycling
Bikes to Use
Boating/Sailing
Boutique Shops
Business Center
Cable/Satellite TV
Car Rental
Coffee Maker
Complimentary Breakfast
Complimentary Newspaper
Connecting Rooms
Drive up to the Room
Elevators
Fine Linens
Fireplace in the Room
Fitness Center
Golf
Green/Eco Friendly
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
In Room Movies
Internet - Access Available
Internet - High Speed Outlet in Room
Internet - WiFi in Public Areas
Internet - WiFi in the Guest Rooms
Iron/Ironing Board
Kayaking
Kid Friendly
Kids Menu
Limousine Service
Maid Service
Mini Bar
News Stand
Non-smoking Property
Non-Smoking Room
Ocean View Dining
Ocean View Rooms
Outdoor Dining
Pet Friendly - Size Limit
Pilates
Pool
Pool - Kiddie Pool (Little Ones)
Pool - Outdoor
Poolside Service
Private Hot Tub
Putting Green
Restaurant On Property
Room Service (24 Hours)
Running
Safe
Safe Deposit Box
Sauna
Shopping Mall/ Area
Smoke Alarm in Rooms
Spa/Massage
Stunning Settings
Telephone
Tennis (Outdoor)
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