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03.19.12 Top luxury hotels in New Zealand 0

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Mollies Boutique HotelYou are in for a wonderful nature trip when you head to New Zealand. We are pretty sure you have on your must-sees the best New Zealand destinations like the Milford Sound, Franz Jozef Glacier, Mount Cook, or the Marlborough and Hawke’s Bay wineries. But most likely you will be passing thru one of its major cities, and you will find a good reason to stay a bit when you book a room in one of the best luxury hotels in New Zealand:

The Spire

This 5-star New Zealand hotel is in Queenstown. This is also the destination if you want to go heli-skiing, whitewater rafting, ziplining, or bungee jumping. The Spire is just a few minutes from the center of the town and offers ten rooms that is best defined by the words luxury travel. Each room has a working desk, oversized beds, and big windows that offer a good view of the city and Lake Wakatipu.

You can book a room here starting at NZ$1,035.

The George

The George hotel is located in Christchurch which was devastated by a strong earthquake last year. The city is still trying to recover from the damages brought about by the tremors. Even The George had to shut down for a few months before to do repair works. The hotel offers 53 rooms which follows a minimalist concept and dominated by taupe, black, and white color themes. It is located a few minutes from the Hagley Park and the Avon River.

A night in this New Zealand luxury hotel will set you back by at least NZ$481.

Mollies Boutique Hotel

Mollies is located in Auckland and just a few hops from the CBD and the harbor. The old building offers a good place to retreat from a busy day but it is also very proximate to classy boutiques if you want to do some quick shopping and to bistros located on Ponsonby Road. Aside from the usual amenities, this hotel has a library and a drawing room.

A room at the Mollies Boutique Luxury hotel starts at NZ$1,035.

09.11.09 Check Out Now The Greenbrier! 0

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The GreenbrierNow – 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!

09.10.09 The Blackberry Farm In Walland, Tennessee 0

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Walland, TennesseeWhen 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!

08.05.09 The The Four Seasons In NYC: It’s Luxury! 0

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The Four SeasonsWhen 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!

07.16.09 Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter Opens … Finally! 0

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Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp QuarterIf there is one hotel that I would love to stay at this year, it has got to be the Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter.  This particular hotel is one of the only hotels in the world it seems like that really, really strives to be completely and totally green.  The Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter opened up this week and it is by far the most eco-friendly hotel ever.  It is a 12-story hotel and it features all sorts of different recycled products – such as the green roof, which has recycled plastic for the floor.

The other notable features of this hotel is it is about a block from the very popular PETCO park, the outdoor decks all have fire pits and there is free wi-fi in all of the guest rooms.  Aveda is the label for all of the bath products in the rooms and while you will pay a pretty penny to stay at this hotel, it is definitely worth it!

So remember, want luxury?  The Hotel Indigo San Diego-Gaslamp Quarter is going to be the most luxurious hotel in the world for you!

07.15.09 Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara Falls: Canada’s Tallest Hotel! 1

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Hilton Hotel and Suites Niagara FallsNow of course, I am a Marriott girl myself but when I saw that the Hilton has a hotel that is super tall, totally luxurious and absolutely incredible looking in Niagara Falls on the Canada side – well, maybe I will stay at that particular Hilton.  This property is actually the tallest hotel in Canada and it is about the height of five – yes, five football fields put together.  This hotel in particular has about one thousand rooms in there and I have to say that it is beautiful.

Niagara Falls, while not a luxury vacation for some can be made into a luxury location.  To be perfectly honest, I think that seeing Niagara Falls up close and personal is something that everyone should go through no matter where they stay – however, this Hilton is definitely on the top ten list of places to stay in Niagara Falls.

So take your family on a luxury vacation to the Hilton hotel in Niagara Falls and I promise that you will love it and you will be right up close to those falls!

07.05.09 Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place Opens: It’s One Hotel To See! 0

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Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at PatriotNow I know, when I think of Boston I do not think luxury, however – with the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place just opening, I think that Boston will become quite a premier hot spot for a lot of different celebrities and even travelers looking for a bit of luxury.  The location is actually perfect as it is opposite of the Gillette Stadium and all of the interior of this particular hotel is extremely chic and sleek.  The Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place is one of the best hotels … and most upscale hotels in Boston now and it is in the perfect location.

You can pretty much walk anywhere you might want to go as it is central to a lot of different outlet shopping as well as a very high-end spa that opened at the end of June.  Patriot fans that are looking for a place with a little class can enjoy the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place and while the hotel might not have enough meeting space in it – they just opened, give them some time!

So check it out … remember, the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place it the hotel!

07.04.09 theWit Chicago Officially Opens: Finally, It’s Here 0

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theWit Chicago Officially OpensIf there is one hotel that Chicago has been waiting to open, it is going to be theWit, a Doubletree Hotel.  While I have always been a Marriott Fan (I work for Marriott Hotels after all!), I think that I might actually have to check out theWit whenever I go to Chicago next.  This hotel just opened a few weeks ago and to be honest, while the rate may seem high at $199.00 per night, it might actually be worth it.  This hotel is 27-floors and has 283 rooms in it.

The lightening bolt that graces the front is actually extremely cool looking and travelers who stay here will actually be only about 2 blocks from Michigan Avenue!  That means that the Art Institute of Chicago as well as the Ford Center and the Civic Opera House are all within walking distance.  The hotel could not be closer and it honestly looks pretty cool.

In the rooms and the suites, the guests will see the 42-inch flat screens, a lot of velvet chaise loungers and some of the quirkiest and funkiest artwork in the world. So check it out, I think it fits right in with Chicago!

06.09.09 Royal Palms Resort & Spa: It’s In Scottsdale AZ! 0

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Royal Palms Resort & SpaI am a firm believer that you do not have to go overseas to get a very high level of service and get everything that you want.  Take the Royal Palms Resort & Spa.  This incredible resort rests in Scottsdale Arizona and honestly, it is one of the best places to stay if you are looking for a place.  This incredible resort has some of the best stone walkways for you to take a stroll on and features all sorts of citrus groves and exotic foliage, which make this a perfect place for a person or family that likes the sights.

This resort has so many features to it as well including a full-service salon, a swimming pool and a full-fledged fitness area.  All of the rooms have a fantastic view and they all have some sort of old world charm to them yet with a very modern and breathtaking twist.

So if you are looking for a resort to stay at with your family, this should absolutely be one of the choices, it is beautiful!

06.08.09 Mardan Palace In Antalya, Turkey: It’s The Best! 0

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Antalya, TurkeyIt has to be said that whenever you are traveling in style, you want to make sure that you have the very, very, very best accommodations whenever you get to your destination.  That is absolutely no problem whenever you are traveling to Antalya in Turkey and you stay at the Mardan Palace.  This incredible hotel just reeks of rich and is absolutely incredible inside and out.  This hotel is full of history and it has been home throughout history to the Romans, Ottomans and Greeks and now you can stay there too!

There is unparalleled service here and while this hotel is full of history, it is definitely on the modern side with the amenities.  The Mardan Palace features a view for every single room and there are tons of different things that you and your family can experience or have set up for you.

While this hotel of course is expensive, if you want to do it up right – you absolutely have to make sure that you stay at the Mardan Palace, it is royality!

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