This resort is all about enjoying the best bits of holiday living. Hit it in the right season, and the weather is sublime — very little humidity and a beautiful breeze at night. Spending mornings overlooking the brilliant shimmering sea, with just a breaching grey whale breaking the horizon; we know already we’ll return with our family next year.... Read More
Many times, Palm Springs and other affluent Coachella Valley enclaves in the Southern California desert get all the respect when it comes to spa getaways. But just a 15 minute drive north of I-10 lies the town of Desert Hot Springs with stunning San Jacinto Mountain views in every direction.... Read More
The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa is a great escape for a variety of reasons, but in our humble opinion, a big reason why is that it’s located on perhaps the best beach in Maui—
Kaanapali Beach. Insiders refer to it as “Dig Me” Beach— and dig it you will. The Sheraton Maui is a home-away-from-home in every sense of the word, and it exudes the very spirit of aloha and charm.... Read More
The gorgeously impressive Honua Kai resort is the first new whole-ownership condominium resort to be built on Kaanapali Beach in more than 25 years. Its goal: to redefine the resort experience. And it has succeeded— stunningly. The Honua Kai achieves that by integrating all the services and amenities of a luxury resort hotel with spacious homes that blend indoor and outdoor living. The vision was to raise the bar, and set a new standard for resort living. Factor in its outstanding location on 38 acres on Kaanapali Beach, along with numerous pools (even some with aqua loungers), and you can see why honeymooners, families and business people are thrilled about Honua Kai.... Read More
Vail Village is known for its opulence, chic stores and restaurants, and celebrity sightings in this prestigious mountain city. The Sebastian Vail is a new addition to the well-known locale, a Timbers Resorts Hotel and Residence Club that is already creating a buzz since opening in November, 2010.... Read More
There are few things as equally indulgent and rewarding as a trip to a luxurious spa for some serious self-pampering. There are few places that will do this as well as the Spa Villagio in Yountville, California.... Read More
Mana has a few meanings: essence of the soul, vital life force, and the ingredient that makes miracles happen. Jamie Tatreau, a massage therapist at Four Seasons Resort Vail, is making miracles happen with her own line of soy-based body candles in the Vail Valley.... Read More
I don't think I will ever forget the look on my husband's face as the scene came into focus. The brilliant turquoise clarity of the water, and the topography of the land and surrounding islands were like nothing we had ever seen; sea life teeming just beneath the surface of the ocean and the luxuriously enchanting over-water bungalows that seemed to be part of the natural landscape. It was a combination of sheer disbelief accompanied by uncontrollable delight.... Read More
There are few things more luxurious and relaxing than an exclusive resort tucked away into the lush hills of California wine country that lavishes its guests with amenities and complete peaceful privacy. The Kenwood Inn and Spa truly goes above and beyond to accomplish this.... Read More
If you're a reader of JustLuxe.com, chances are, you travel quite often - and in lavish style. That said, it's good to know that there are some properties where their goal, their mission, their raison d'etre, is simply to make dreams come true and offer spectacular, go-the-extra-mile service... Read More
Francis Ford Coppola's famed resorts in Belize, Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn have further strengthened their commitment to ecotourism and sustainable travel by joining the Sustainable Tourism Program led by the Rainforest Alliance. They also became a part of Sustainable Travel International's global Sustainable Tourism Eco-Certification Program (STEP), which represents the gold standard for companies striving to be environmentally innovative and socially responsible.... Read More
Kevin Hitt has been practicing his craft for 11 years. A massage therapist at the new Four Seasons Resort Vail Spa, this talented therapist is changing the face of his industry one client at a time. Originally from Dallas, Hitt has traveled the world picking up training and inspiration along the way which he pours into his clients with the kindness and compassion others only hope to achieve within their careers.... Read More
Hanging out at the spa with Jennifer Aniston isn’t as much fun as you might think. For one thing, there’s the recognition issue. Instead of relaxing, enjoying the soothing New Age music, your mind is spinning, wondering, "Is it or isn’t it?"... Read More
Earlier this summer, we took you to the majestic forests of northwest Montana to visit one of North America's premier outdoor destinations, The Resort at Paws Up, which pioneered the concept of glamping, or glamorous camping, that has taken the luxury vacation world by storm.... Read More
Unlike many hotels and resorts the traveler can see from the road, the Harvest Inn, in St. Helena, Napa Valley, is quite hidden. There is an entrance, but the grounds can't be seen from the road; so even some of the St. Helena natives know of the Harvest Inn, but have never actually experienced it.... Read More
All-inclusive vacations are often thought of as being south of the border, conjuring images of sandy beaches and crashing waves, cheap tequila and thin piña coladas. That is all about to change. Nestled between the Snowy Range and Sierra Madres in the breathtaking North Platte River Valley of Wyoming, is the band new Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, an all-inclusive luxury ranch.... Read More
The Hotel Guanahani & Spa is the largest luxury hotel on the idyllic island of St. Bart's, the only one that offers a complete resort experience, but with only 68 rooms and suites, the hotel manages to retain a sense of intimacy and charm.... Read More
