luxury

Monday, August 10, 2015

Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites, Crete, Greece

We are delighted to present you this family owned and run luxury boutique Villa-Hotel in the cosmopolitan Elounda of Crete.

Standing majestically on the hillside overlooking the gulf of Mirabello, 18 stylish Villas with their own private pool and 10 luxury Suites, have been individually designed with the peacefulness and harmony of your home in mind. Member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, winner of Greece's Leading Villa Award and included 3 consecutive times in the List of 101 Best Hotels of the World, the Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites offer the ultimate guest experience to the most discerning traveler- a destination for those expecting a special holiday, as they provide the rare combination of the facilities and services of a deluxe hotel together with the warm, private and exclusive atmosphere of your home! A stylish Bar and 2 chic a la carte Restaurants operate for your convenience while an Elixir Spa Gallery is provided for those who like to work out or be pampered after a long day in the Greek sun!

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi in Malaysia

Named after the Malay words for ‘reddish brown eagle’, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea off Malaysia’s northwest coast.

Just minutes by boat from the world-renowned mangroves of the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi combines artful design and all-pervading serenity with a wholesome connection with nature.

Design

Every inch of the traditional Malaysian residence – or Rumah Melayu – is constructed with the beauty of the surrounding environment in mind. Imposing rooftops, breezy verandahs, spacious interiors and plentiful windows all take advantage of gentle tropical breezes and beautiful natural vistas.

These influences pervade at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, accented by details that hint at the Arabic, Asian and Indian cultures of Malaysia’s melting pot.

The Resort’s artful design begins with the imposing, five-metre high red laterite walls of the entrance, coloured by iron oxides in the crystalline rock. From here, the design elements only grow in splendour, from jagged limestone walls to the stunning ‘Ilham’ or ‘inspiration pavilion’ that ‘floats’ in a vast lotus pond flanked by a pathway of reclaimed railway sleepers.

Meandering sleeper pathways link the Resort’s public areas and guestrooms, which range from sprawling beach villas and family beach houses to two-storey Melaleucas of four units each.

Neutral tones, simple lines and wide plank floors create a complementary backdrop for the geometric Arabic patterns, handmade batiks and bold local artworks that decorate each interior.

Floor to ceiling windows fill each room with views of tropical foliage, reflecting ponds and the sparkling Andaman Sea, imparting a sense of complete immersion in nature.

Accommodations

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi‘s lush garden and beachfront settings incorporate 91 beautiful accommodations including Melaleuca Pavilions, Beach Villas, Family Beach Houses and suites that meld Malay, Arabic and Asian design.

Bathrooms are a real highlight of each accommodation, with features that range from soaring arches and raised terrazzo baths to outdoor soaking tubs in their own garden enclave.

Standard conveniences include wireless high-speed Internet, satellite TV, DVD / CD player with iPod docking station and tea / coffee maker.

Even if all the accommodations are top-notch, we fell in love with the two-bedroom villas. This 590 m² villa feature a beautiful 72ft private lap pool with wrap-around pool deck that spills onto lush tropical gardens.

Space is the order of the day in the stylish interiors, from the lounge with 42-inch flat screen TV to a dining room that seats six. Sleeping quarters feature large walk-in closets and marble-floored bathrooms, each with terrazzo soaking tubs for four.

But our heart-stopper is definitively the Royal Villa. This 1400 m² space is a three-villa residence secluded at the end of the Resort’s 1.5 km beach, flanked by dramatic limestone cliffs.

A large outdoor pool, spa treatment room, huge open-plan lounge, dining area, expansive patio and daybed, maid’s quarters and kitchen make it an impressive hideaway for large families or private gatherings.

Unique artwork, rare Malay artifacts, rich tropical woods and gorgeous fabrics create an air of easy, residential elegance.

If you manage to leave your accommodation, immerse yourself in the Spa, relax over a meal of Malay specialties, and explore the UNESCO-protected mangroves with our naturalist.

By choosing Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, you will treat yourself to the best of Malaysia.

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Bugatti Lifestyle Boutique Opens Up In Porto Cervo

If you know anything about Porto Cervo, then you know that the world’s richest individuals enjoy spending their time there.

This Italian seaside resort is located in northern Sardinia, Italy, and it is now the home of a new lifestyle pop-up boutique that bears the Bugatti badge. Located in Harrods Village, the boutique acts as a parking space for two gorgeous Veyrons, and it opened its doors for the first time on July 4, 2015.

It will remain opened until August 31, 2015 from 10AM to 12PM, and it will allow visitors to purchase some of the brand’s most exquisite lifestyle products, including clothing pieces and accessories. Don’t expect anything in there to be cheap, though, as we’re talking about a Bugatti establishment after all.

The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is the fourth resort in the portfolio of InterContinental French Polynesia resorts.

Opened in May 2006, the resort features an eco-friendly air-conditioning system by using the cold of deep-sea water extracted from the Pacific Ocean and its spa is the very first Thalasso spa in the world to utilize the benefits of the deep-sea water and minerals in all of its signature treatments.

Eco-luxury

The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is located on a virgin beach on the “Motu Piti Aau” along the eastern side of Bora Bora and is accessible only by boat. The view of the main Island from the Resort is unique, especially the “Mount Otemanu” (727m), rising majestically across the blue crystal waters of the lagoon.

The InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa features 83 villas, including 80 overwater and 3 on a Motu: 8 villas “Otemanu Diamond” at the end of the platform, 6 villas “Otemanu Diamond” with a splendid view of the Otemanu Mount and the lagoon, 25 villas “Diamond” with a view of Bora Bora, 22 villas “Sapphire” with a view of the lagoon, 19 villas “Emerald” with the view of the beach and the motu, 3 rooms are accessible for physically challenged guests, 3 villas family type motu, nestled in a coconut plantation.

InterContinental Hotels Group has paid close attention that all overwater villas are decorated in a typical and authentic Polynesian way. The villas are traditional in style yet include the latest technologies in modern architecture. All villas have the same configuration.

The bedroom features a gorgeous glass wall that overlooks the lagoon. In your villa’s spacious living room, a glass coffee table offers a direct view on the pristine waters of the lagoon. You will just have to open it and throw some pieces of bread to see the colorful submarine life of Bora Bora.

With a separate shower and bath, double washbasin and complimentary range of luxury amenities, the bathrooms in our overwater villas are relaxing and luxurious. Simply taking a bath is a delight with the unforgettable view of the lagoon through the bathroom picture window.

Terraces have been designed to offer comfort and intimacy. The upper part shadowed and protected by a roof is perfect for nice romantic diners and fresh naps whereas the sundeck offers direct access to the lagoon and a fresh shower.

To top it all off, the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is the first hotel in the world to use seawater air conditioning (SWAC), for all of its cooling requirements. The Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa promotes the values of ecotourism and sustainable development so that future generations will be able enjoy these heavenly places.

Deep Ocean Spa

Between the turquoise waters of the lagoon and the deep blue of the ocean, Deep Ocean Spa is situated at the very heart of the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa, jewel of the Polynesian hotel business.

With over 13,000 square feet of nature, Deep Ocean Spa offers areas for hydrotherapy, beauty care and gentle energy. There are also glass-floored overwater bungalows enabling you to admire the marine life during the sessions you choose, whether you are alone or a couple.

There are also relaxation areas with an unobstructed view over the ocean, multi-sensory outdoor spas, steam baths and showers to awaken the senses, a fitness room, a tea lounge and a boutique.

Deep Ocean Spa is a true haven of peace and harmony, with a team of professionals dedicated to your well-being.

In addition to its idyllic location, Deep Ocean Spa is also the first thalassotherapy center ever built in the South Pacific, as well as the only establishment in the world using the benefits of water drawn from the Pacific Ocean at depths of over 800 meters, to administer care of unrivaled intensity.

Covering nearly an acre, it is the first of its kind in the entire southern hemisphere. Redefining the spa concept in French Polynesia, the Deep Ocean Spa is a true ‘spa destination’.

Whilst the award-winning Deep Ocean Spa is the centrepiece of this French Polynesian paradise, there are countless other activities to enjoy, including diving, canoeing or kayaking in crystal clear waters or working out in our glass-walled fitness centre.