Perched high above the ocean on a 300-foot cliff, El Conquistador Resort is a peaceful retreat on the Island of Enchantment. The luxurious Puerto Rico resort is divided into five villages, providing a soothing getaway from the stress of the world. Enjoy breathtaking, panoramic ocean views at The Grand Hotel including the villages of Las Brisas and La Vista. Pure indulgence awaits you in Las Casitas Village.
In 1609, Dutch explorer Henry Hudson sailed up the river that now bears his name, looking for passage to the Orient’s riches. He didn’t find it, but he did uncover one of the most scenic waterways in the world. Two hundred years later, Robert Fulton first launched the steamboat on its waters in 1807, and as the centuries rolled by, the Hudson exerted a profound effect on American history, art, literature and environmental policies.
If you’re looking for that special getaway this winter, someplace where golf, dining and accommodations form an exquisite trio, try the Napa and Sonoma valleys of California. Just 45 minutes north of San Francisco, the rich and fertile soils which grow such fine wines also produce some delightful golf courses.
La Playa Carmel is a 75-room historic luxury boutique hotel, newly restored to preserve its turn-of-the-century charm while updating it to modern-day standards. Located two blocks from the beach and village shops, art galleries and restaurants, the hotel is situated in the heart of Carmel and anchors its most prestigious residential neighborhood.
Historically, West Palm Beach was founded to provide a place where the servants of the residents of Palm Beach proper could reside when they were done with their daily duties in the tony mansions that line the slender island of Palm Beach itself. Those days as a slip for servants is long, long gone. Of course, the island of Palm Beach remains one of the toniest addresses in the world. But, in the 21st century, West Palm Beach has come into its own both with stunning residences as well as with a vibrant entertainment, cultural and recreational scene.
A tranquil oasis overlooking Lake Garda, Lefay Resort is family run and stands by a philosophy of eco sustainability. Surrounded by natural terraces, woods and olive groves, this is a magical place with a superb spa at its very heart, together with delicious cuisine and comfortable, bright and spacious suites.
The Ligurian fishing village of Portofino is a once-in-a-lifetime sort of trip for most, so why restrict yourself to one spot? Belmond Hotel Splendido offer both cliffside and village-center rooms — ideal for those allergic to commitment.
The American Club Resort Hotel – Kohler Wisconsin The Place – Not the physical buildings but this corner of the universe. Kohler is not on the strip. The American Club is not part of the scene. And that s exactly what makes this destination so magnetic.
