Tropical Luxury at The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives

In 2016, Starwood Hotels & Resorts is planning to open its first luxury resort under the St. Regis luxury brand in Maldives – The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives. Starwood currently offers Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and W Retreat & Spa – Maldives.

The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives is being built on the private island of Vommuli in the Dhaalu Atoll. You can reach the island by taking a 40-minute seaplane ride from Male, which is the capital of Maldives. This new luxury resort will surely become a spectacular travel destination when completed.

The new Maldives resort will be situated on more than 20 acres of lush, tropical paradise. The area will be surrounded by pristine beaches, as well as a secluded lagoon with beautiful turquoise water.

The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives will offer guests 77 luxurious villas, each with a unique, contemporary design. The resort will include a luxury spa to relax and unwind. There will be a half-dozen private treatment rooms to get pampered and enjoy a VIP experience.

The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives

In total, there will be five restaurants and bars including – an all-day dining restaurant, plus three specialty restaurants and a signature bar. Be sure to try the iconic Bloody Mary cocktail, which is served at each of Starwood’s 34 resorts and hotels found all around the world.

The resort will offers its guests endless luxury amenities such as a first-class fitness center and yoga space, infinity swimming pool, in addition to a dive and activity center. The luxury services by all St. Regis properties are amazing.

Visiting the Maldives is an incredible experience. Contact The Life of Luxury and we can help book your entire travel itinerary, including a stay at The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives when it opens next year. Return often to follow this luxury blog for the latest news in the luxury travel industry.

Photo: Starwood Hotels & Resorts / The St. Regis Vommuli Resort, Maldives




Experience Luxury at The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe

The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe provides one of the most amazing settings found in the Lake Tahoe region. At an elevation of around 7,500 feet or 2,290 meters, this luxury property is managed by Resorts West and offers breathtaking views of both Heavenly Valley on one side and Carson Valley on the other.

Perched atop a Sierra Nevada ridge in a Lake Tahoe mountain setting of 11 acres, The Ridge Tahoe consists of nine different buildings, including Cascades, Naegle, Plaza, Terrace and Tower. There is also The Ridge Sierra, Ridge Crest, Ridge Pointe and Ridge View are Ridge which are managed properties off the main site. In total, there are 526 full amenity rooms at this alpine hotel/condominium resort. The quiet surroundings are what many vacationers desire, yet The Ridge Resorts is just 5 miles from the casinos and nightlife of South Lake Tahoe and everything the year-round mecca offers.

The Ridge Tahoe is a high quality, 5-star resort complex providing many of the amenities of a first-class vacation getaway. Guests can choose from deluxe hotel rooms, in addition to one and two bedroom condominiums, which have a king size bed in each bedroom, a queen size sofa sleeper in the spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen, plus dining room and gas fireplace.

The Ridge Resorts - Lake Tahoe

As a year-round recreational resort, guests can enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. As the winter ski season has finished for the year, The Ridge Resorts moves right into the warmer weather with a long list of things to do, especially for families. The list includes the following on site activities – Cooking classes, gaming lessons, wine tastings, yoga and fitness classes, and bingo. Kids will have fun watching a movie, taking art classes, playing ping-pong, pin addition to spending a few hours at the popular Kids Club, which is a complimentary, drop-off, day camp-style program for children ages three and higher.

Other complimentary amenities at The Ridge Resorts include saunas, roof-top jacuzzis, BBQ grills, miniature golf, patio areas, two pool areas, playgrounds, tennis, shuffleboard, racquetball, Eucalyptus Steam Room, plus basketball courts. The resort’s centrally located Club House offers several dining options, shopping, spa and fitness center, ping pong, billiards, and so much more!

The Ridge Resorts pool - Lake Tahoe

There’s an endless list of nearby, Lake Tahoe area activities to enjoy as well. Golfers can try Edgewood Tahoe Golf course plus nearby Golf at Genoa Lakes Golf Course and Carson Valley Golf Course. Head to beautiful Lake Tahoe and have a picnic on the beach, take a boat cruise. There are numerous rental options, such as motor boat, kayak, jet ski, paddle boat and stand up paddle Board. Try hiking, fishing, mountain biking or the exciting zip line at Heavenly and Kirkwood Resort. Get awesome Lake Tahoe views by taking the famous Heavenly Gondola with rides up to the incredible observation deck. There’s countless places to shop including the poplar The Village. Of course you can’t forget the 24 hour a day gambling action and nightlife at one of the many resort casinos.

After a full day of fun in the sun, it’s time to pamper yourself in VIP style. The Ridge Resorts features the full service Elevation Spa, with a variety of relaxing massages, spa packages and skin care & facial treatments. For a truly romantic experience, arrange a couples massage in the privacy of your own guest room.

The Hungry Bear Restaurant was recently remodeled and offers terrific menu choices to enjoy your casual atmosphere, fine dining experience. Choose form a variety of steak, pasta, seafood menu selections and many more. For a quick bite, try the The Mountain Side Eatery which is open 7 days a week. Enjoy either breakfast, lunch or dinner with delicious, mainstream food choices. During our weekend stay, we enjoyed the Omelet Bar offered both Saturday and Sunday mornings. On Saturday night, they offer a Taco Bar for just $9.95.

If you need to get to the casino area for gambling or taking in a show, leave the driving to The Ridge Resorts. They offer routine, free shuttle service down the mountain to South Shore Lake Tahoe, offering multiple drop-off locations.

The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe is truly a year-round recreational resort and caters to couples desiring a romantic getaway or families wanting a memorable vacation stay. Enjoy a VIP experience at the area’s spectacular Lake Tahoe mountain setting. It offers year-round vacation rentals with panoramic views and luxurious accommodations.

If you have always wanted to visit scenic Lake Tahoe or stay at The Ridge Resorts, contact The Life of Luxury. We can help plan and book your Lake Tahoe getaway. Return to follow our luxury blog and read about other luxury travel destinations and packages.

Photos: The Ridge Resorts at Lake Tahoe




Discover Japanese Culture at Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

The incredible Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Las Vegas is welcoming Spring’s arrival with an amazing display of Japanese culture. Discover the diverse culture of Japan, often called the Land of the Rising Sun with an exhibit featuring greater than 82,000 flowers and floral creations that are truly larger-than-life!

This Japanese Garden display at the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is the first one that is Japanese inspired. There are two beautiful exhibits in total that focus on Japan’s culture covering art and nature. The display consist of fresh tulips, daffodils and snapdragons.

Located in the West Garden of the Bellagio Las Vegas resort, you’ll find a sacred scene that features a Japanese temple towering 26-foot-tall. The temple was inspired by Kyoto’s famous Golden Temple. Residing on a shore next to peaceful waters, the gorgeous Japanese temple is decorated in gold veneer and wood frames with traditional rice paper Shoji screens.

On golden sand in the South Garden of Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, see a traditional Japanese-inspired tea house. This tea house was custom built utilizing bamboo pieces, mineral copper accents and natural logs. Standing 12 feet high, the tea house celebrates the time honored, ancient tradition of drinking tea in Japan.

Near the tea house on the North Bed, view a lush, hanging garden of both Bougainvillea and Wisteria. Below the garden is abstract stone art that represent various icons of Japanese cultural. Examples are Mount Fuji, the turtle and crane. Illuminating the beautiful and colorful garden are stone lanterns that provide the ideal ambiance.

Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens - Spring 2015

Found in East Garden is a tremendous 18-foot high cherry blossom tree. This tree is decorated with 300 acrylic blossoms and leaves. At the cherry blossom tree’s base, is a soothing pond stocked with 75 Koi fish. The pond is replenished by a cascading tsukubai waterfall from flows from a height of 16 feet. Two ornate floral topiaries are comprised of 15,000 fresh-cut flowers: the first is a six foot majestic crane and the second a seven foot long turtle. The animals are protected by 35 amazing hand-painted parasols hanging from above.

The Conservatory display is the result of efforts between between the expert horticulture team at the Bellagio, MGM Resorts International Event Productions, plus consultation from Master Gardener Kanji Nomura from Nagoya.

Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is open to the public daily, 24 hours a day and admission is free. Between the hours of 4:30 pm and 6 pm each day, live musicians will perform a variety of Japanese melodies on a floating platform.

The Japanese Garden display will be available at Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens now until May 11. Golden Week is a national celebration in Japan that recognizes several significant holidays in Japanese culture, such as Constitution Day, Greenery Day plus Children’s Day.

To plan your next vacation to Las Vegas and stay at the Bellagio Las Vegas, allow us to help plan and book your reservations. Be sure to visit the new Japanese Garden display at the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Return to read about other luxury travel destinations by following this luxury blog.

Photo: Bellagio Las Vegas – Conservatory & Botanical Gardens




The Villas at The Mirage – Ultimate Luxury Stay in Las Vegas

Las Vegas can be overwhelming with so many resorts and hotels to choose from. Now pass on the ordinary and consider the extraordinary!

The Villas at The Mirage offers the first ultra-luxury accommodations in Las Vegas that were previously only reserved for VIPs. Experience life as a Las Vegas casino high roller. It’s the ultimate luxurious escape, but also surprisingly affordable.

At The Villas, you will stay in your own private haven that offers the best luxury amenities available. The Mirage property features 24-hour butler service, a concealed entrance, plus private backyard swimming pools and patios.

Each luxury villa at The Villas at The Mirage is furnished to the nines and features over the top décor. You’ll appreciate all the luxury subtleties arranged tastefully throughout the living space feel like you are being treated as royalty.

These days, sophisticated travelers want the very best and The Villas at The Mirage delivers and more! You settle for nothing less than perfection so why settle for anything less at another Las Vegas property.

The Villas at the Mirage - Las Vegas bathroom

You will have your choice of to accommodation options: The Lanais, which is an intimate and luxurious hideaway or The Villas, an elegant and extravagant experience that is truly unrivaled anywhere in Las Vegas.

In the Lanais, enjoy an exclusive Vegas stay with the feel of a luxury home. There are two spacious living areas, master bedroom and master bath with dual vanities and whirlpool tub as well, wet bar, in addition to a private backyard with a dipping pool. You’ll love it so much, you may never want to leave this suite life.

For getting the best night of sleep you can imagine, relax in silk, custom monogrammed bedding and pillowcases. Silk robes are also included to lounge around in.

The Villas is as close to a dream retreat as you will ever find. The beauty is breathtaking with luxury all round you. Want that urge to get a little fresh air without leaving the property? Then step out into your own, secluded backyard patio area. You can take a dip in the heated private pool or get a little putting practice in before you play golf on one of the many luxury golf curses in Las Vegas.

The luxurious outdoor patio area is also equipped with a fully stocked wet bar to get your party in high gear. Bring the music outdoors with a high end entertainment system. Want some help pulling off the best party on the Strip? The staff at The Villas at The Mirage can also accommodate both bartending and catering services – upon request.

Once you stay for the first time, you’ll be counting the days until you can return and experience the best Las Vegas can offer. But there’s more. Returning guests will find their suite completely customized based on their preferences! What more can you ask for?

If you are bringing your family, no worries. Children will be amazed and pleased upon entering the property lobby. They will see a shiny red Radio Flyer wagon stuffed full of animals that were prepared by attentive staff butlers.

The Villas at The Mirage is open to the public for reservations.

To book your luxury stay in Las Vegas at The Villas at The Mirage, please call us and one of our travel concierge specialists will assist you with all your needs. Want to read the latest trends in luxury travel? Be sure to follow our luxury blog.




New VICE VERSA Patio & Lounge at Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas

The luxury Vdara Hotel & Spa in Las Vegas has announced its trendy, new VICE VERSA Patio & Lounge that should quickly become one of the popular social scenes on the world famous Vegas Strip. Vdara Hotel & Spa is respected as an exclusive, non-gaming property that offers a smoke-free setting for its guests.

The new VICE VERSA indoor lounge definitely conveys a chic persona. The high-energy environment invites guests to celebrate life, socialize with each other, or simply relax and escape from your hectic lives.

The Vdara lounge’s lively interior is supplemented by the outdoor patio that’s equipped with comfortable couches, fire pits, plus incredible views of a unique sculpture, titled Big Edge by Nancy Rubins. The stunning sculpture is made from 200 recycled canoes.

Mary Giuliano is the Vdara General Manager and was quoted, “As a boutique hotel, Vdara’s lobby is the heart of the property and a place for guests to gather and enjoy a variety of experiences. Located center stage, VICE VERSA harnesses the energy of all sides of Las Vegas by creating a lounge where our guests can have two distinct experiences within one destination.”

VICE VERSA also plans to present live entertainment throughout the year in Las Vegas, by utilizing local musicians and performers. The events will be held on select dates and special weekends at the luxurious Vdara Hotel & Spa.

VICE VERSA indoor lounge offers a terrific variety of food plus delicious, tasting cocktails. The VICE menu serves up hearty pub fare and inviting spirits and cocktails. On the VERSA menu, you’ll find lighter cuisine along with a selection of classic beverages.

Here’s a sample of the creative food and cocktails from VICE:
· Sunset in Moscow: The popular Mule is recreated with Belvedere Pink Grapefruit vodka, strawberries, ginger beer and fresh mint.
· New Fashion: Out with the old and in with the new. The New Fashion features Bulleit bourbon, sweet vermouth, fresh strawberries and a punch of basil.
· Surf & Turf Sliders: This heavenly offering includes tempura lobster, steak, grilled onions, mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
· Lobster Tacos: Mini corn tortillas are stuffed with fresh lobster meat fritters and topped with mango and papaya salsa with meyer lemon cream and spicy chili aioli.

Here’s a sample of the refreshing bites and libation from VERSA:
· Texas Mule: Vdara’s traditional Moscow Mule is crafted with Tito’s vodka, fresh lime and ginger beer.
· Fashionably Late: The Old-Fashioned at VICE VERSA mixes Angel’s Envy port cask bourbon, Lustau Oloroso sherry and salted brown sugar syrup.
· Chicken Teriyaki Sliders: These delicious bites are made with pulled chicken tossed in teriyaki sauce and topped with mango, jalapenos and crispy onions.
· Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna: Yellowfin tuna, colored beets and healthy watercress make up this light snack.

Current hours of operation are:
Sunday – Thursday – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Friday & Saturday – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

If you would like to book your trip to Las Vegas and stay at the luxury Vdara Hotel & Spa, contact The Life of Luxury and we can help plan and book your reservation. Be sure to enjoy the new VICE VERSA indoor lounge. Come back often to read our luxury blog and learn about the latest news in luxury travel.




Valentine’s Day Getaway Package at Occidental Grand Xcaret Resort

The luxurious Occidental Grand Xcaret resort in Cancun is located on the Mexican Caribbean near the beautiful town of Playa del Carmen.

For lovers who are looking for a romantic vacation for Valentine’s Day, Occidental Grand Xcaret resort is offering their Valentine’s Day Getaway Package.

Occidental Grand Xcaret is an all-inclusive, luxury seafront resort that offers its guests exclusive amenities. You can enjoy five stunning whimsical shaped pools along with a private white sand beach tucked in a tranquil cove. Foodies will feast and party all hours of the day and can choose among 11 restaurants and 10 bars.

The Occidental Grand Xcaret resort’s Valentine’s Day Getaway Package includes:
· Accommodations with an optional single rate (versus double occupancy)
· Airport transfers
· One (1) bottle of champagne and one (1) box of chocolates in-room upon arrival
· Communal, buffet dinner party for all singles who book the package
· Behind-the-scenes access with to the Dolphinarium located on property with one of their skilled dolphin trainers, followed by an opportunity to swim with the dolphins
· Access to Xcaret Park, located adjacent to the resort and in walking distance. The park is offering guests who book the package:

In Xcaret Park, guests will enjoy more than 40 attractions of both culture and nature, such as a snorkeling tour to one of the incredible coral reefs near the park, a Coral Reef Aquarium, and butterfly conservatory and Sea Trek®. Xcaret Park also features a musical titled “Xcaret Mexico Spectacular.” This musical takes guests on a cultural and historical journey of Mexico.

Xcaret park is offering guests who book the Valentine’s Day package the following:
o Guided tour through Xcaret Park’s animal exhibits (Wild Bird Aviary, Butterfly Pavilion, Jaguar Island, Manatee Lagoon etc.) and the opportunity to participate in the ‘Flamingo Flock’
o Tickets to the “Xcaret Mexico Spectacular” show, which includes private seating in the Gran Tlacho Theatre and provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy a journey through the history of the Mexican culture and folklore o Opportunity to participate in the daily release of Gaucamayas Bird Show

· Resort rates that start at just $249 per night, per person
· A 3-night minimum stay requirement

If interested in booking the Valentine’s Day Getaway Package at Occidental Grand Xcaret resort in Cancun, Mexico – contact us today to help plan and book your travel reservation. Come back often to follow this luxury blog and read about the latest luxury travel news.

Photo: Occidental Grand Xcaret Resort




Learn to Scuba Dive in Fiji at Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort

The allure of the ocean and its many underwater mysteries have fascinated many people over the years. Scuba diving is often near the top of the list of to-dos of vacationers all around the world.

It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place to scuba dive than Fiji. The luxury Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is widely recognized for providing the best dive sites available in tropical Fiji.

Jean-Michel Cousteau’s legendary father, Jacques-Yves Cousteau pioneered Scuba gear during World War II by co-creating the Aqua-Lung. The Aqua-Lung is a twin-hose underwater breathing apparatus, which allowed Cousteau and his crew to explore the world’s oceans and film incredible shots.

Nearby Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort are the world-class Namena reefs. Enjoy the opportunity to scuba dive, no matter of you are a novice or expert diver.

If safety is a big concern, now worries. The Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort dive center provides only the most cutting edge equipment plus the most experienced staff found on the island of Fiji.

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort offers guest luxurious accommodations with 25 spacious, free-standing thatched-roof huts (bures). These huts were built with local lumber and provide comfort and privacy, along with the resort’s personalized service.

All resort rooms are feature private patios to enjoy Fiji’s incredible sunsets. Also offered are rattan furnishings, a king-size bed with custom-made mattress, wooden louvered windows, overhead fans, and even a sitting area.

For those wanting to be certified scuba diver, you can achieve that goal in just three short days. The course intro starts with an instructor-led 30-minute lesson in the resort’s swimming pool. Next is a video instruction, followed by in-pool instruction, then a shallow dive (up to 18 meters).

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is offering a unique opportunity to experience the property’s luxurious accommodations and amenities along with scuba diving. Between January 6 and March 31, 2015, you can stay 6 nights but pay for only 4 nights! This deal also includes some complimentary SCUBA diving in addition to spa treatments.

The Dive & Rejuvenation Package includes one of the following options:

Three 1-tank dives for 2 adults
or
Three 1-tank dives for 1 adult and three 1-hour “Bobo” massages for other adult.
or
1⁄2 day Resort course and a 1-tank dive for 1 adult and three 1-hour Bobo massages for other adult.

The Dive & Rejuvenation Package is for a 6 night stay but pay for 4 and is priced starting at AUD $2232/USD $1,946 per adult (based on 2 adults & up to 2 children under 13 sharing a Gardenview bure). Price includes all meals, most island activities, taxes & all normal inclusions)

If you are interested in staying at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort on Fiji, and experience the true Fijian way – please contact The Life of Luxury today. Enjoy scuba diving in tropical paradise. Follow our popular luxury blog to read about other luxury travel industry news and special deals.




New Essence Section at Azul Fives Hotel in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Karisma Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning luxury hotel collection company that owns and manages properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe.

The award-winning Azul Fives Hotel in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is finishing a $40 million expansion that will debut in January 2015. The resort’s new Essence Section will feature 64 luxuriously appointed suites and The Fives Plaza that will include three gourmet restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop and a gym.

The new Essence Section at Azul Fives Hotel will offer contemporary one-, two-, and three-bedroom Essence Suites that will feature – Essence Swim-Up Suites and Essence Sky Suites with expansive private rooftops complete with daybeds, Jacuzzis, BBQs and views of the lush tropical gardens, pristine pools, nearby cenote and mangroves.

The new luxury suites are spacious and ideal for couples who want to spend time together yet still want privacy during their luxury vacation. Families typically want connecting rooms, so the new suites are perfect as they offer large, shared living spaces and private accommodations.

The Fives Plaza at Azul Fives Hotel will consist of 13,000 square feet and feature three new exquisite a la carte restaurants: Koh Thai (wok cuisine), Oka Sushi (Japanese cuisine), and La Brasserie (French bistro cuisine).

In addition, the Fives Plaza at Azul Fives Hotel will feature two new bars – Nineteen Ten Mexican Cantina and The Gin Bar, which will offer 20 different types of premium gin. You will also be able to enjoy a new coffee shop named Kafeina, with patio terrace plus a state-of-the-art gym.

Who doesn’t want to relax and be pampered while on vacation. The 10,000 square foot Zen-inspired Vassa Spa awaits! Try one of the VIP couple’s massage suites, hydrotherapy areas, wedding packages, cardio equipment, weight training systems, on-site bridal and kids suites, in addition to a relaxation lounge. For the ultimate pampering experience, consider the new beachfront Sky Massage palapa.

Pricing to stay in the new Essence Section of Azul Fives Hotel starts at only $217 per person, per night based on double occupancy. In addition to luxury accommodations, you will enjoy the Gourmet Inclusive Experience (gourmet meals served a la carte, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a full service concierge, plus 24-hour room service.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving at Triple Creek Ranch in Montana

Triple Creek Ranch is a all-inclusive retreat in Darby, Montana and was just named the World’s Best Hotel 2014 by the readers of Travel + Leisure.

Now you can celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family in luxury style. This will be the second annual Thanksgiving Celebration at Triple Creek Ranch, which is an adults-only, Relais & Châteaux property in the scenic Bitterroot Mountain Range of Montana.

This luxury mountain resort features 23 log cabins that all include wood burning fireplaces and private or nearby hot tubs for the ultimate in relaxation.

It’s the ideal place to spend the Thanksgiving holiday and enjoy an authentic, Western experience. The main lodge as well as guest cabins are decorated with original Western art from the resort owner’s private collection.

Be sure to bring your appetite because the main event will be the delicious tasting Thanksgiving feast to be prepared by Executive Chef Jacob Leatherman.

Chef Jacob’s Thanksgiving is planned to traditional, but also innovative as he plans ot blend various flavors of the West and the bounty of America. Wine lovers will delight. Sommelier Jeremy White will feature various premier wines such as Chappellet, Chateau Montelena, Et Fille and Merry Edwards.

While in Montana, one must enjoy the splendor of the great outdoors. Triple Creek Ranch guests will get the opportunity to enjoy day hiking, horseback riding or try fly fishing with an Orvis-endorsed guide on the majestic Bitterroot River.

Triple Creek Ranch is scheduling its first Archery Tournament or you can take at easy and simply enjoy a riverside picnic. Later in the day, gather under the soaring timbers of this luxurious mountain the lodge and enjoy a glass of wine from its cellar. The resort recently won its 10th Wine Spectator Award, and compete in a Stave Puzzle Challenge.

The day after Thanksgiving, Chef Jacob welcomes resort guests to join him in his kitchen and participate in a pie making class. You’ll learn from a master chef and taught creative recipes for those holiday leftovers.

The multi-day Thanksgiving Celebration at Triple Creek Ranch runs between November 24 to December 1, 2014. Cabin rates start at $950 per couple, per night. The cost is an all-inclusive fee and includes your luxurious accommodations, snacks, breakfast, lunch, gourmet dinners, house wines and house spirits and all featured on-ranch activities, such as cattle drives, horseback riding, dog sledding, cooking classes, etc…

If you would like to enjoy the Thanksgiving Celebration at Triple Creek Ranch, please contact us to help arrange your luxury travel reservation. If you want to keep abreast of other travel destinations, follow our popular luxury blog.




Ultimate Pampering at Redesigned Janissa’s Spa in Grenada

Spice Island Beach Resort on Grenada is an award-winning property that offers its guests 64 luxury suites. The six star resort’s full-service Janissa’s Spa just completed an extensive upgrade and expansion and is the premier luxury spa on Grenada.

Janissa’s Spa is a chic and elegant oasis of serenity that’s hidden behind private walls and lush tropical gardens.

The state-of-the-art facility received Upgrades that included a brand new manicure and pedicure facility, separate hair salon, plus a brand new indoor couples massage room with a sauna area equipped with double outdoor showers.

Sir Royston O. Hopkin KCMG is the chairman and managing director of Spice Island Beach Resort and was quoted, “The reimagined Janissa’s Spa elevates our facilities in such a way that complements our innovative treatments, The spa is now a true sanctuary befitting the style, luxury and unobtrusive
attentiveness at the center of our hospitality philosophy.”

The luxury spa’s outer deck was transformed into a tranquil relaxation area. The new lounge offers a peaceful ambiance to help guests relax in VIP style.

Janissa’s Spa now offers a separate hair salon, in addition to a new manicure/pedicure facility. Guests at Janissa’s Spa can enjoy complimentary use of resorts’ many luxury amenities, including the Jacuzzi, Sauna, relaxation lounge, and locker rooms.

There are many spa and salon services offered at Janissa’s Spa that allow guests to relax and feel papmpered in the tropical oasis that is Grenada. A few we want to hi-lite are:

Massage Therapies – Swedish, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Deep Tissue, Back, and Janissa’s Signature Massages

Body Treatments – Purifying Back Treatment and Enzymatic Sea Mud, Body Hydro and Janissa’s Signature Body Wraps

Skin and Facial Treatments – Janissa’s Face Treatment where skin is analyzed, cleansed, exfoliated, steamed and moisturized, and a Men’s Facial to condition and balance the skin’s natural oils

Hair Services – Shampoo/Condition, Single Braid, Flat Iron, Curling Iron, Bridal Styling, Bridal Makeup or Relaxing Scalp Treatment

Janissa’s Spa is open seven days a week between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Reservations are recommended for all spa services due their popularity.

If you would like to book a trip to Grenada and stay at the luxury Spice Island Beach Resort, please contact us today. We can help plan and book your entire itinerary. Hear about other luxury travel packages to tropical destinations like Grenada by following this luxury blog.




Try a Halloween Skin Treatment at SiSpa – Muddy Pumpkin Wrap

As Halloween quickly approaches, it’s time to think about taking care of one’s body. What better way to do this but enjoy a Muddy Pumpkin Wrap at one of Florida’s two luxury resorts.

SiSpa at both the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa and Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa are offering the creative Muddy Pumpkin Wrap. It’s an ideal seasonal wrap to help sooth your dehydrated skin.

Unleash the full treatment potential of pumpkin for your skin and enjoy being pampered at either of the luxury waterfront spas in Florida – SiSpa.

The cleverly named Muddy Pumpkin Wrap bursts with enzymes, antioxidants and beta-carotene. The perfect solution to help your dried out skin.

SiSpa at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa is located directly on the scenic Atlantic Coast and truly a sanctuary for both your body and spirit. The power of the sea is amazing. Allow it to soothe, heal and renew you! The luxury spa features natural, earthy tones that enhance a warm and upscale ambiance. There are seven treatment stations that have been named after the world’s most popular seas and oceans.

SiSpa at Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa is an 8,500 square-foot facility that offers clients eight different treatment rooms. This SiSpa provides a quiet sanctuary and oasis for ultimate relaxation and body rejuvenation.

The Muddy Pumpkin Wrap treatment at SiSpa drenches your body’s skin in pumpkin goodness. The experience lasts 50 minutes is priced at only $99. Start with a full-body exfoliation that utilizes a nutrient-rich muddy pumpkin scrub. Next enjoy a relaxing foot and scalp massage. Take a warm shower to unwind, then receive a bathing of cinnamon and a hydrating “Red Hot” oil application. When you are done, your skin will feel both re-hydrated and re-energized.

To try the Muddy Pumpkin Wrap at either the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa and Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa in Florida, contact us today. Follow this luxury blog for the latest luxury travel news.

Photo: SiSpa – Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa / Jeff Herron Photography