Garden of the Gods is a unique but beautiful rock formation that has been created by thousands of years of erosion. The result is colorful pinnacles and buttes in a remote canyon area on the tropical Hawaiian island of Lanai.

Deep colors of red, purple, and ochra earth, along with crusted lava create offers island visitors an incredible lunar landscape.

You want to view the Garden of the Gods either in either the early morning or late evening. The reason for this is because the sun’s rays strike the various minerals in the rock, bringing out dynamic range of colors and offering up a feast for the eyes.

What makes this Hawaiian location even more unique is the surrounding dry environment and gusty coastal winds off the Pacific Ocean.

The ancient Hawaiian legend of how Garden of the Gods actually got its name is that the massive rocks and boulders were dropped from the sky by the gods tending their gardens.

Only 4-wheel drive vehicles are allowed on the the dirt road leading to the Garden of the Gods. Be sure to check with your rental car company before making the trip.

To book a reservation to see the Garden of the Gods on Lanai, Hawaii, please contact The Life of Luxury today to experience the tropical beauty of Hawaii.

Copperhead Course

Innisbrook – a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort is one of Florida’s most classic golf venues. Innisbrook’s famed Copperhead Course will host the inaugural Top 100 Pro-Am Championship.

The inaugural Top 100 Pro-Am Golf Championship will be held between January 26-28, 2014. Located just northeast of Tampa, Florida – the famous Copperhead Course is widely considered by golf tour pros to be among their favorite each year.

The gorgeous golf course was also ranked as one of their Top 10 by Golf World, plus ranked by Golfweek in 2012 as the #3 Best Golf Course you can play in Florida.

The first golf event of its kind, The Top 100 Pro-Am Championship will be open to all clubs and courses that have ever been ranked in an official Top 100 Ranking List as published by the main magazines across
the globe.

The plan is for The Top 100 Pro-Am Championship to be held at one of the top golf resorts in the USA directly following the annual PGA Merchandise Show held in Orlando each year.

The tournament will kick off with a fun nine-hole ‘shoot out’ among the professionals on the Sunday afternoon of January 26th followed by a 36-hole championship played on the Monday and Tuesday of January 27th and 28th.

The Top 100 Pro-Am Golf Championship will feature four-person teams from the best and most famous clubs and courses throughout the golfing world and will have golf professionals paired with three amateur partners from the same club or course competing in a truly international tournament.

To learn more or make reservations to attend the inaugural Top 100 Pro-Am Golf Championship, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

Squaw Valley USA is the proud home of the 1960 Winter Olympics and located at the base of the world class ski resort near picturesque Lake Tahoe, is the luxurious Resort at Squaw Creek – a AAA Four-Diamond resort.

This incredible alpine resort in Squaw Valley was recognized as one of the Top 50 Ski Hotels in North America, and Top 150 Resorts: US Mainland.

The Resort at Squaw Creek is a ski-in ski-out, top class full service resort hotel with its own lift access to the incredible Squaw Valley ski resort.

Upon arrival you can take advantage of valet parking. Once you enter the resort’s dramatic, open lobby, you immediately become aware of the building’s stunning architecture. There’s a beautiful cascading waterfall that can be seen through large windows that provide amazing views of the 195 hillside acres beneath the mammoth peaks of nearby Squaw Valley.

The resort features 405 hotel rooms and are superbly furnished and very spacious. Rooms provide either a forest view or a valley view (panoramic view of the entire Squaw Valley and surrounding peaks).

Each Resort at Squaw Creek room offers refrigerators, coffee makers, flat screen TVs, irons and ironing boards, robes, hair dryers and a free daily newspaper.

For foodies, there are four main eateries found on site for your dining pleasure. Sweet Potatoes Deli, Sandy’s Pub, The Six Peak Grill and the Montagna Ristorante and Wine Bar provide enough dining diversity for all price ranges. Sandy’s Pub provides well priced, delicious American pub fare and a primo selection of brews, wine and spirits. During the summertime, try The Oasis pool bar and grill.

Squaw Valley and its surrounding area is a winter mecca for sure. Snow lovers come to Lake Tahoe all winter long, but there’s plenty to do here year-round and visitors can experience a place of world-class recreation.

The resort at Squaw Creek is close to several other area ski resorts. Alpine Meadows is just 15 minutes away in the next valley to the south.

During the winter months, the resort offers on-property ice skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, dog sledding, a complete Nordic Center, and a sport shop with the latest rental gear. There’s also a shopping promenade and several dining options.

During summer time, guests can try a variety of outdoor activities including: on-property fly fishing center, bikes rentals, tennis, horseback riding, swimming and guided hikes.

Resort at Squaw Creek Golf Course

For golfers, it’s a true treat. The resort features an 18-hole championship golf course is both challenging and magnificent. The golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jone Jr. and is surrounded by protected wetlands and the towering granite peaks of Squaw Valley.

It’s also a great place to stay if you love the water. Guests can enjoy one of the the resort’s three outdoor swimming pools, outdoor hot tubs and the world-class luxury spa – The Spa at Squaw Creek.

Relax and The Spa at Squaw Creek is north Lake Tahoe’s largest and most luxurious spa facility. The Spa at Squaw Creek was proud to have been voted #5 on the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Poll for Top 100 U.S. Resort Spas.

Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe is truly a stunningly, beautiful place. The Resort at Squaw Creek offers its guests – year-round luxury amenities, elegant ambiance and award-winning services.

To make a reservation at The Resort at Squaw Creek or book travel plans to the scenic Lake Tahoe area, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

Resort at Squaw Creek

Photo: GoldenEye Hotel & Resort

For avid James Bond fans, what better way to experience the life of the legendary spy, than to indulge in the Ultimate Bond Adventure Experience to Jamaica.

Magellan Jets and Island Outpost have partnered together to offer this exciting opportunity. The adventure package will include private charter to the exclusive Ian Fleming International Airport in Jamaica, and accommodations at GoldenEye and Strawberry Hill.

James Bond truly knows how to travel in style and this luxury package delivers all of the necessary elements to live like 007.

Island Outpost is an award-winning collection of hotels in Jamaica and owned by music industry legend Chris Blackwell. The hotel collection includes both GoldenEye Hotel & Resort and Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa.

The luxurious GoldenEye  Hotel & Resort has been the low key hub of cool since James Bond author Ian Fleming first built the lush estate in the town of Oracabessa on Jamaica’s North coast back in the 1950s.

GoldenEye is located along the pristine coast, among lush tropical gardens and around the calm waters of the property’s lagoon and secluded beaches, the 52-acre estate now encompasses 20 units – 9 Beach Villas, two Lagoon Villas, six Lagoon Cottages and one Ocean Front Villa. Guests can also book Fleming’s own private three-bedroom villa – with two guest cottages – where Ian Fleming’s writing desk still stands just as he left it.

Strawberry Hill was listed in the New York Times #1 bestselling book, 1,000 Places To See Before You Die. The luxurious Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa is 3100 feet above sea level and features one of the most awe-inspiring views of both the Blue Mountains and the city of Kingston.

The James Bond Experience includes the following luxury amenities:

. Private jet charter through Magellan Jets to Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston
. Gourmet Jamaican-style catering on-board
. Bond-themed gift baskets on-board
. Ground transportation
. 2 nights’ stay at Strawberry Hill
. Helicopter transfer to GoldenEye
. 3 nights’ accommodations at GoldenEye
. Dinner for two at Gazebo at GoldenEye
. Cocktails for two at Firefly, Noel Coward’s historic hilltop home at GoldenEye
. Two massages at Strawberry Hill
. Private jet charter though Magellan Jets to Ian Fleming International Airport to the destination of their choosing.

Additional 007 travel specials in Jamaica:
. Book a Magellan private jet to GoldenEye for a stay four nights or more and receive a $200 resort credit and private kayak safari tour for two.
. Book a Magellan private jet to Strawberry Hill for a stay four nights or more and receive a $200 resort credit.

To book your Ultimate Bond Adventure Experience to Jamaica package, please contact The Life of Luxury by using the below form:

Photo: Cannizaro House

Wimbledon begins June 24th and this year’s famous tennis tournament is expected to be better than ever.

If you’re looking for a bit of British luxury during your stay, then consider the Cannizaro House, Wimbledon.

Cannizaro House, Wimbledon is London’s first boutique country house hotel and is offering several wonderful packages during the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

Located just a two short minute drive from the famous All England Club, Cannizaro House offers first class dining and impeccable service.

Start your special tennis viewing day with Champagne and canapés on the hotel’s terrace. Next enjoy a sumptuous four course lunch in the restaurant. Then be whisked away by a chauffeur driven transport to the tennis tournament.

Wimbledon Lunch package is priced from £200 (incl. VAT @ 20%) per person and includes:
• Coffee and pastries served on the terrace

• Alain Thienot champagne and a selection of canapés

• Four course lunch including unlimited superb red and white wines followed by coffee & something sweet

• Full bar until 2.00pm

• Official Wimbledon programme Aykhurst1042

• Chauffeur driven transport to and from the courts

• Free parking

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Cannizaro House can even offer lunches with a Wimbledon ticket package, which includes all of the above plus:

• Debenture tickets provided by Thomas Cook Sport or BAC Sport

• Prices subject to change and availability for preferred court

For more information about Cannizaro House, Wimbledon – or to make a reservation for the upcoming Wimbledon tennis tournament, please contact The Life of Luxury using the below form:

Photo: Tiki’s Grill and Bar

Tiki’s Grill & Bar, a hip, open-air restaurant with a retro South Pacific design and experience, features a menu highlighting the flavors of the islands prepared in an open exhibition kitchen. The restaurant is located at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel on Oahu, Hawaii.

On the second floor of the hotel and overlooking Waikiki Beach, this casual eatery is decorated in palm wood flooring with fish nets hanging from the ceiling and lava-rock walls.

The 272-seat Tiki’s Grill & Bar, located on the second floor of the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel appeals to local residents and visitors alike and consistently draws the late-night crowd with live, contemporary and authentic Hawaiian entertainment.

The staff at Tiki’s knows how to really treat their guests. Always busy with action, this casual, kitschy restaurant is known for a familial vibe and its awesome Waikiki views.

Reasonably priced seafood and steaks are always on the menu. Be sure to check out the specials before committing, for some welcome dining surprises. Be sure to call ahead for a lanai table to gaze at the unforgettable sunset, or you can just walk in and hope the restaurant gods are finally smiling on you.

Tiki’s Grill and Bar specialties include: salmon glazed with togarashi-spiced cane sugar with lemon grass beurre blanc, mashed sweet potatoes and Asian slaw; braised beef short ribs slow-roasted with corn mashed potatoes and hoisin brown sauce; panseared ahi with Cajun spices and roasted pig mashed potatoes.

Before you after your meal, try a cocktail in the restaurant’s bar, where you’ll gaze at the bar’s showcase, a 30-foot volcano.

Because of the great views, Tiki’s is a must try for every visitor to Oahu. Enjoy your meal and have a memorable Hawaiian dining experience.
Tiki’s Grill and Bar
2570 Kalakaua Ave.
(Paoakalani and Kapahulu Aves.)
Honolulu, HI
808-923-8454
Open 10:30 a.m. to midnight, daily

Photo: Revere Hotel

The Revere Hotel is located in the heart of Boston’s Theater District, making it the perfect place to stay to see the very best Boston has to offer.

But to continue to find ways to pamper its hotel guests, the Revere Hotel has created a list of amenities that range from a helpful gadget that will boost energy levels throughout the day to a tasty turndown treat in the evening.

Below are the unique amenities now offered at the the Revere Hotel in Boston.

· “Fitness Fluff & Fold” Program – Ideal for guests who stay at the hotel often and may not wish to constantly carry their workout gear back and forth, this complimentary program allows guests to leave their gym clothes/sneakers with the hotel, which will be washed, dried and folded upon their next return.

· Kindles – Paying tribute to Boston’s incredibly important, deep-seated past, Revere offers its guests the option to rent out Kindles pre-loaded with books that help tell the story of the city’s rich history. Kindles can be obtained for a $100 deposit and used throughout the stay.

· Bully Boy Vodka – Bottled exclusively in 750 ml bottles for Revere as an in-room spirit. Bully Boy Distillers is a Boston’s first craft distillery specializing in small batch spirits located about a mile from Revere Hotel is Boston’s historic south end. Each bottle is labeled and numbered by hand making it the perfect take-home souvenir.

· Gourmet Popcorn Turndown Service – Revere Hotel has forgone the traditional turndown amenity of mints or chocolate in lieu of gourmet popcorn created by Executive Chef Bader Ali. Flavors have ranged from Curry to Snickerdoodle to Red Wine Burgundy and have allowed the brand the opportunity to offer a healthier and more unique amenity that is also a homage to its location in the heart of Boston’s theatre district.

· Skoah Bath Amenities – Revere offers nine different Skoah (http://www.skoahboston.com/) bath amenities in every guest room, including invigor-mint shampu/conditioner, smooth talk body wash and a pH balancing gel cleanser. All of Skoah’s products are loaded with high performance plant extracts and peptides, vitamins, minerals, organic compounds, and actives to ensure they generate the results they are supposed to. Guests who fall in love with a particular scent can purchase the product in the lobby to take home.

· Personal Oxygen Devices – also known as PODs, these portable oxygen devices are available in all suites for an à la cart charge of $40. The POD delivers a rich source of clean, fresh oxygen and provides a natural source of balance and rejuvenation – perfect for reviving oneself after running around the city all day. Sleek at 7″ tall and 1.75″ in diameter, the oxygen bottle can be used with one hand and can easily fit into a purse, backpack and jacket pocket. It weighs only 2.5 ounces when full and lasts a full 40 breaths of pure clean oxygen.

· Pillow Menu – To help ensure that guests obtain the most peaceful slumber possible, the hotel offers a carefully curated pillow menu. With just one quick phone call, guests will be able to select the one that is right for them, whether it be a side sleeper, back sleeper, anti-snore or hypoallergenic pillow.

To learn more about Boston’s Revere Hotel or to make a reservation, please contact us using the below form:

Hovertravel is the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe. It’s also the quickest way for visitors traveling to the UK, to reach the Isle of Wight.

The scenic Isle of Wight offers some of the best beaches in all of Britain. In addition, enjoy the historic Victorian architecture, all alongside some of quaintest English villages. It is definitely the perfect place for a day out.

Launched in 1965, Hovertravel’s service is a safe and speedy 10 minute flight across The Solent to the Isle of Wight.

More importantly, it means that from London to the Island is a journey of just 1 hour and 45 minutes.

As the world’s longest running hovercraft operator, the Hovertravel experience is also one your children will never forget.

Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, explains, “For any Americans visiting Europe, the quick flight on our hovercraft is a truly unique and enjoyable experience. We regularly welcome visitors from around the world who have traveled many miles to witness this iconic British invention.”

The Hovertravel terminal is linked to London via several transport options including trains and the Greyhound coach service which departs directly outside the Hovertravel terminal.

For additional information on travel deals and events in Europe this Spring & Summer, please contact us using the below form:

Dedicated beach-lovers head to Kauai for some of the most beautiful and scenic beaches in Hawaii. Kauai beaches comprise more than 140 miles of sandy shores, more than any island in Hawaii. Along the coastline visitors will find more than forty Kauai beaches to choose from creating unrivaled options in the chain of islands.

Incredible sunsets are synonymous with Ke‘e Beach Park. Located literally at the end of the road on Kauai’s North Shore between the dramatic Na Pali Coast and Limahuli Stream, the reef lagoon at Ke‘e Beach is a favorite snorkeling site.

The water is clear and there are tons of colorful reef fish and turtles. Ke‘e Beach has a very tropical look with a backshore lushly vegetated by ironwood trees, coconut palms, ti, and guava.

Ke’e Beach is another rival for the best beach on Kauai and is one of the most frequented. It’s found where the road literally ends on the North Shore. The Kalalau Trail and the Napali Coast both begin here where sweeping cliff views fill the western landscape. Azure blue water, amazing black lava cliffs and powdery sand flanked by swaying palms create an idyllic setting.

Large rocks and reefs keep the water currents gentle in the summer but in the winter the water becomes more rough and dangerous. Though not as stunning or wide as Tunnels Beach or Hanalei Bay Beach, Ke’e Beach remains near the top of the list of the best beach on Kauai.

The beach offers pinic areas, restrooms, and several historic sites. If you’re looking for Kauai beach villas, your best bet is to look between Ke’e Beach and Hanalei for a good variety of properties.

To book a travel reservation to Kauai, Hawaii or any of the tropical Hawaiian islands, please contact The Life of Luxury by using the below contact form:

Caesars Atlantic City

Many people never get the chance to spend a stay in a luxury hotel.  What if you could ….for free?  Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is offering 3,000 free rooms at several of their luxury resorts in Atlantic City.

Summer is almost here Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is ready to make it a memorable one. A team of sexy body-painted models will be handing out 3,000 free room key cards.

You will have the chance to stay at one of these wonderful resorts and casinos – Caesars, Harrah’s Resort, Showboat and Bally’s Atlantic City.

This is a one day, special event – Tuesday, May 21, 2013 and will be held in New York City at the following locations:
Bryant Park from 12:00PM – 1:00PM
Madison Square Park from 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Wall Street from 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Penn Station from 5:30 – 6:30

So keep a look at and if you spot one of the four body painted models emblazoned with the hotels’ logos, you’re in luck.

If you find one, the hotel room key cards will have individual promo codes to be redeemed for one FREE night at the designated resort.

If you need help booking a travel reservation to New York City, Atlantic City or anywhere your heart desires, please contact The Life of Luxury by using the below form:

Photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

If you have only ever cruised with one of the contemporary cruise lines upgrading to a luxury line will give a real six star experience.

Let’s look at some of the differences.

Photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Accommodations and Service
The atmosphere of not only the public areas on luxury ships but the accommodations provides a memorable experience and fond cruise memories.

Examples of this are Crystal Cruises ships Serenity and Symphony. The cabins are luxurious and roomy and nearly two-thirds have private verandas.

Most luxury cruise lines sail smaller ships, accommodating from 180 to 400 passengers, thus allowing some cabins to be as large as 1000 square feet. Regent Cruises even offers penthouse suites.

These luxury ships normally have a staff-to-passenger ratio that allows you to have personalized service at any time. The fleet of the Yachts of Seabourn includes one ship that accommodates 208 passengers and carries 135 crew members.

You can even choose to have a private butler to be there for you whenever the need arises. Staff will get to know you and your likes and dislikes immediately so that they can serve you better. Most of these luxury lines offer 24-hour room service from one of their fine restaurants so that you can satisfy your hunger whenever it suits you.

Photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Dining
Dining in luxury means creative gourmet meals supervised by some of the top chefs in the world. Meals are served with your choice from a selection of fine wines. Most ship’s restaurants have open seating so that you can dine when you choose, not on a set schedule.

Your dining experience includes waiting staff in tuxedos, multiple course meals and a table set with fine China and elegant crystal. You may also find sumptuous buffets set up along the pool on the beautiful decks.

This style of cruising is often more “all-inclusive” than the average cruise holiday. This means that alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included, so you can enjoy a cocktail before dinner, wine with your meal, and a fine after dinner aperitif.

Photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Activities and Excursions
A cruise like this still has all of the relaxing activities that make a cruise a cruise.

You can still bask in the sun by the pool, swim and workout. But what you will also find on a cruise centered on luxury are exclusive programs that are special to that cruise and that itinerary.

For instance, on a cruise that includes Rome and Italy you may find a program where you can study the art of the Renaissance. Evenings on board you may find yourself attending a starlight orchestral concert.

Part of the personalized service you receive on board a cruise like this is to make all of the arrangements for you when you go ashore.

Photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Itineraries
A luxury cruise tends to have more exotic destinations and itineraries that include places like Australia and New Zealand, Antarctica, Asia and Africa. You can even cruise the world in luxury. These luxurious smaller ships like those of Silversea have the advantage of going to smaller and more secluded harbours that passengers on the larger ships never get to see.

Other Unique Voyages
There are cruise lines like Windstar that offer voyages on sailing yachts. The ship called Windstar is a streamlined four-masted vessel with 10,000 square feet of teak deck space. Their fleet also includes the Wind Surf, which is the biggest sailing yacht in the world, accommodating 310 passengers.

When planning your next cruise, why not consider luxury cruises. They may cost a little more, but you get a lot more for that money you spend.

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