Right around the holidays, have you ever noticed that a lot of hotels actually test their chefs and make them come up with interesting and unique things for the holiday season. The Westin St. Francis tops it though, this is actually 70 pounds of gingerbread, hundreds of pounds of sugar, sixty pounds of flour and finally so much candy it could rot your teeth straight away if you ate it all.
This is a twelve-foot holiday sugar castle and I have to say that it looks absolutely beautiful … and good enough to eat! For the last four years, the Westin St. Francis and Houdre, the chef at the Westin St. Francis have built this castle to be on display and it is pretty awesome.
There are a ton of different windows to peek into and 30 different rooms. The weight? Right around twelve hundred pounds and it is so worth it!
By far – one of my favorite designers is the hip, chic and ever-so-stylish Betsey Johnson. Her designs are beautiful and finally, she is breaking into the hotel business and has decided to design a family suite at the Plaza Hotel. The suite is going to be inspired by Kay Thompson’s storybook character Eloise and it is actually going to be incredible!
The color of choice will be pink and with Betsey Johnson’s beautiful design talent, she is going to be able to give a whimsical and beautiful feel to the entire room. Along with the distinct hue, the suite will actually be designed for parents that are visiting New York with their kids. It will feature two separate bedrooms, which is great!
As soon as Betsey Johnson finishes wrapping up her collection for New York Fashion Week, she will start designing this beautiful suite and if you are rich – you should definitely keep tabs on when it will be finished!
Now – you are probably thinking that I am crazy to be doing a luxury hotel post on West Virginia, but I have to say that The Greenbrier is actually one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. This little slice of heaven is located in the lush Allegheny Mountains and is actually a natural historic landmark resort. It is famous for its beautiful landscape and outstanding service – not to mention the building itself!
There are more than fifty activities to do right on the grounds, including golf, horseback riding, swimming, carriage rides and all sorts of treatments at the spa. The Greenbrier is one of the premier resorts of everyone that is coming to WV and I have to say that – it is beautiful outside and in.
If you are looking for a place to stay whenever you come to West Virginia, The Greenbrier is going to be the place for you!
When you think about it – the most important thing to me whenever I am vacation is going to be where I go and where I stay. If you are looking to have a luxury vacation, it can be difficult to find not only the perfect destination, but also the perfect accommodations. Well, that is not the case when you come to Walland Tennessee!
This is the place that is home of the Blackberry Farm – some of the best and most luxurious accommodations in the world. This beautiful mountain resort actually lies in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and when you look at it – it is absolutely breathtaking. The Blackberry Farm features all sorts of fireplaces, verandas and antiques.
Also, there is a slew of activities that you can do on your visit. Spas, horseback riding, wine events, food, fishing and hiking can all be things that you do with you friends and family when you come here!
When you know that you are going to want luxury – what is the first type of hotel that you think about? Well, I know that the very first hotel that comes to my mind is The Four Seasons in NYC. This incredible and beautiful hotel is actually the definition of luxury – it has some of the largest suites in the world and they have some beautiful meeting space available … so if you are having a meeting and want it in the lap of luxury, you should have it there!
The great thing about this particular hotel? Is that they truly know how to take care of their guests. I mean, you are paying out the rear to stay there, but the people are actually really nice and anything that you could ever want for or need, they are willing to bend themselves over backwards in order to accommodate exactly what you need … anytime at all!
The Four Seasons is the best hotel in NYC and it is one hotel that is not only historical, but it is also one hotel that has been around for quite a while and is still as luxurious as you probably remember!
If you are looking for some high end and luxurious family fun, then AZUL Beach Hotels courtesy of Karisma are definitely the destination of choice for you.
AZUL Beach Hotel as well as AZUL Sensator are both located close to Puerto Morelos, which itself is in the Riviera Maya. AZUL Fives is located near gorgeous Playa del Carmen. No matter which of the three you choose, you can not only enjoy exploring the beautiful Mayan Riviera, you can also explore Mayan ruins, go scuba diving and snorkeling, have fun at eco theme parks, and much, much more!
All AZUL hotels tend to offer twenty four hour room service, butler service right on the beach, areas just for the adults — and do not worry about the kids, since these hotels have a partnership with Fisher Price, so there are plenty of fun things for the kids to do while the adults are having a good time!
London is one of those places that I think is absolutely breathtaking to see up close and absolutely incredible if you are able to stay at one of the many luxury hotels there. Take the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel. This hotel specifically is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world, it has everything imaginable in it and it is honestly freakin’ cool looking all around!
Whether you are having drinks in the cocktail bar or you are taking advantage of the pool that they have, this hotel is one that you can really get into. Not only is it just down the street from many different shops and stores, but the service here is impeccable all around!
The Sheraton Park Tower Hotel people, it truly is the meaning of luxury and I mean that!
Now that we have talked about just a few of the hotels overseas, let’s travel back to the US and talk about a hotel that is absolutely breathtaking in Georgia! This incredible hotel, the Sea Island is definitely one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Not only does it have a dazzling set of activities for everyone in your family but the rooms themselves are beautiful! All of the rooms have some sort of view of the Banks River and the Atlantic shore and they are all absolutely beautiful inside.
This hotel is not just a hotel either, it is more like a resort, there are cottages that you can rent and you can even play golf for they have their very own golf course. If you want to relax a little bit, you can in the 65,000 square foot spa or you can work up a sweat on the tennis courts. They also have a five mile stretch of private beach, so you can enjoy outside too!
And you are waiting for … what again? This resort is waiting for you, so book it!
I have to say that the Alpenpalace Deluxe Hotel & Spa Resort in South Tyrol is definitely one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Not only can you relax and enjoy everything about it, but there are so many things that you can do within this incredible hotel, you will never, ever get bored!
You can experience everything in the spa, the latest beauty products and treatments are available, or you can shift on over to some of the outdoor activities that this incredible resort offers for you. If you are the type of person that absolutely loves food, you should definitely take a look at visiting the onsite restaurant! Michael Strempel is the chef and his Italian cuisine is absolutely fantastic!
So as you can see, the Alpenpalace Deluxe Hotel & Spa Resort is the place to be whenever you are taking a luxury trip to South Tyrol – you just have to book early, as they fill up fast!
