Vacationing Near One of the Seven Wonders of the World

Located on the banks of the Zambezi River and 12 miles upstream from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World is Tongabezi, a top luxury destination in Zambia. 

At Tongabezi, guests can choose from houses or cottages for their stay, with all lodging designed with bespoke décor and furniture from the local culture.

Enjoy all-inclusive activities such as private lunches on the sandbar, explore the Victoria Falls, go on game drives, fish, canoe, and go on river cruises. Highly recommended, but non-inclusive activities include elephant safaris, a tour of Livingston Island, whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River, along with flying over the Victoria Falls.

For more information:  http://tongabezi.com/

Vacation in Luxury at St. Mary's Residence in Auckland

Located in Auckland, New Zealand with views of the Pacific Ocean is St. Mary’s Residence, a private 4 bedroom villa that is currently renting for $3,000 - $5,250 per night. The villa, which sleeps 8, has an open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen, along with a seamless indoor and outdoor flow. 

The villa comes with a private chef that serves lunch and dinner, along with a heated private plunge pool/spa that guests are able to enjoy throughout their stay.

St. Mary’s Residence has 2 gardens for guests to relax in, along with a rooftop terrace that includes a fireplace, along with al fresco dining that offers views of the ocean, city, and Harbour Bridge.

 

For additional services, the rental offers access to the neighborhood fitness gym, beauty & spa facilities, along with tennis courts and a golf course.

For more information: http://www.stmarysresidence.co.nz/

Enjoy A Luxurious Vacation At The Ray Residence

Nestled high atop the cliffs in the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia, is the Ray Residence, a 6 bedroom luxury villa. Built over 200 years ago, the Ray Residence comfortably sleeps up to 14 people, with rates starting at $49,074 per week.

 

Overlooking the clear Mediterranean Sea, the Ray Residence includes a sauna, outdoor pool, and fitness area, providing guests with the ability to stay active while on holiday.

The Ray Residence provides guests with meals prepared by a full-time chef, a wine cellar stocked with vintage wine, and a butler to provide maximum comfort. It really doesn't get more luxurious than this!

Visit Eden de Roc For A Relaxing Holiday

Located in the Dominican Republic is Eden de Roc at Cap Cana, a five-star boutique hotel consisting of 34 free standing suites. Each suite comes with a private pool and spa area, giving guests the ultimate relaxing getaway.

The suites, which have wood beams, high ceilings, and large windows, are a part of the overall design scheme of Eden de Roc. Designed to reflect and respect the Caribbean, the design radiates calmness and creates a space of tranquility for guests.

During your stay, guests are encouraged to dine at the five diverse restaurants, relax at the spa, or take advantage of the beach, fishing, golf, horseback riding, and additional activities!

Vacationing With Views of the Val des Pitons

Sitting on 100 acres of rainforest on the luxurious private beach resort in Val des Pitons, is The Jalousie Plantation. The Jalousie Plantation, which sweeps down to the gorgeous white sands of Sugar Beach, features a beautiful backdrop of the dramatic coastal peaks of the Pitons.

The resort is made up of vintage rooms and villas that are bursting with the local charm of the French Caribbean, while the newer suites and villas are luxuriously styled with Egyptian cotton linens, a butler service, and gorgeous views of the Caribbean Sea.

From bamboo massages and hot rock therapies, to facials and polishes, there are plenty of ways to pamper yourself while staying at The Jalousie Plantation!
For more information: http://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/sugarbeach

Take a Tropical Vacation to Lizard Island

Located in Queensland, Australia, is Lizard Island Great Barrier Reef Resort, made up of 24 pristine white-sand beaches and 40 luxurious suites. The resort, which was damaged in the April 2014 Tropical Cyclone Ita, has been refurbished and remodeled, making the resort more luxurious than before.

The 40 suites all overlook either Sunset Beach or Anchor Bay, providing a breathtaking and beautiful view no matter which suite you choose for your stay.

The resort offers its guests endless activities to partake in ranging from glass-bottom-boat trips, night diving, paddle ski tours and snorkeling. For those looking for a more relaxing stay, visit the Essential Day Spa or grab a picnic hamper for a romantic beachside lunch!



 For more information: http://www.lizardisland.com.au/

Enjoy the Foliage in the Luxurious Bar Harbor, ME

With foliage season approaching, your fall vacation should incorporate the beauty of the Northeast. Nestled on picturesque Frenchman’s Bay is the Harboside Hotel, Spa & Marina, a modern luxury hotel located in downtown Bar Harbor, ME.

 

With 193 accommodations, the hotel offers elegant guest rooms, deluxe studios, and luxurious suites, in which nearly all feature gorgeous views of Frenchman’s Bay and the ocean.

 

With an expansive free form pool that boasts a 180 degree harbor view and includes a spacious deck, The Harborside offers plenty of activities for their visitors to enjoy, including kayaking, biking, and hiking.

Luxury Destination: Hôtel Le Canberra

With the off season continuing to take place in the French Riviera, now is the perfect time to vacation in France, where you can enjoy warm days and cool evenings without the crowds. 

 

With 30 rooms and 5 suites, the Hôtel Le Canberra, located in central Cannes, offers you a relaxing stay with its amenities and views. With an exceptional heated pool and sauna, the Hôtel Le Canberra will surely recharge your batteries.

 

With a fitness center, lounge bar and a café, your stay at the Hôtel Le Canberra will keep you relaxed, while the shops, gardens, beaches, museums and picturesque streets of Cannes will fulfill your stay with culture.  

For more information: http://www.hotel-cannes-canberra.com/

Enjoying the Holidays at the Gaylord Opryland Resort

Have you ever wanted to take a luxurious vacation during the holiday season to get away from the cold, but didn’t want to miss out on the holiday cheer? At the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN, you get to enjoy both.

From November 15^th until January 1^st, you can enjoy the holidays in full swing at the resort, as more than 2 million twinkling lights decorate the resort and bring the holidays to you.

Horse-drawn carriage rides take you throughout the resort, where you can view acres of stunning decorations.  You can even catch a Radio City Rockettes show, an enchanted dinner show, a holiday concert, and ICE! Featuring Frosty the Snowman.

 

Apart from the holiday spirit the resort gives its guests, you also are able to experience nine acres of indoor gardens, sparkling waterways, and cascading waterfalls. Rooms have a view of one of three stunning atriums that are located in the resort.

 

The Gaylord Opryland Resort offers 17 premier on-site dining options, along with specialty shopping through the Delta Island Atrium.

 

When you’re not dining, shopping, or experiencing the holiday season, head to the famed Relâche Spa, which offers massages, facials, body treatments, and both indoor and outdoor pools. If you’re looking to stay active, the resort offers both fitness activities and a golf course.

For more information: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bnago-gaylord-opryland-resort-and-convention-center/

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Cozy Up In Metallics in the Heart of New York

So you’re not ready to bring metallic into your home just yet? That’s okay; The Royalton New York has you covered with getting you accustomed to metallic styling.

Upon entering this midtown Manhattan luxury hotel, you will be welcomed by a lobby that is a crossroads for international travelers and the elite of the Empire State. The design is sophisticated and complex, with a floor-to-ceiling hand forged cast-bronze fireplace, and upholstered leather walls.

The steel and brass furnishings mix with soft suede upholstery, thick leather walls and hide-covered chairs to create a sophisticated but warm atmosphere.

The Royalton New York offers a 24-hour service gym, personal training, and also an Equinox Emergency Workout Pack if you’re a traveler without workout gear. If you want more of a relaxing stay, spend your time enjoying spa services, or head to Forty Four, the hotel bar, for a modern twist on timeless classics.

While your choice in rooms can vary between a standard, deluxe, loft, suite or penthouse, whichever experience you choose for your stay, you will leave with an appreciation for luxurious metallic and a deeper love for Manhattan. You might even be tempted to bring the metallic look back home with you!

To see more of the Royalton New York’s offerings, head over to their website for the full experience. http://www.royaltonhotel.com/en-us/#/home/