Regular visitors to Las Vegas know the Bellagio Hotel is one of the finest luxury resorts in the entire city. This past New Year’s Eve the Bellagio was made even better with the grand opening of the Hyde Bellagio, the most anticipated new nightclub from world renowned lifestyle developer SBE. The Hyde brand from SBE combines unparalleled style and sophistication with energetic nightlife to create one of the most spectacular environments. The Hyde Bellagio will continue that tradition in grand style.

By day Hyde Bellagio is an exclusive lounge well fitted for the classic and sophisticated Bellagio name. At 10 o’clock every evening the Hyde nightlife experience begins, operating until 1 AM during the week and very late on weekends. Hyde Bellagio is certain to become one of the most important nightlife destinations on the Vegas strip as the only nightlife venue that seamlessly combines indoor and outdoor spaces for a very unique experience. At night one of the most memorable aspects of the venue is when the famous Bellagio fountains go off in what feels like just outside the club.

The nightclub features 10,000 sq. ft. of space with total capacity of 714 guests, including 40 VIP tables. Drinks include a wide selection of cocktails, classic Hyde creations, and a selection of more than 1,500 bottles of Bellagio’s award-winning wine. Guests will enjoy music from the most dynamic DJs and live performers in a space that includes gorgeous wood floors, four grand chandeliers, upscale artwork and design elements, and luxurious natural leather sofas.

Hyde Bellagio even offers two exclusive spaces known as the Upper Living Room and the Private Study. Both rooms provide their own unique and distinguished atmosphere perfect for groups of friends, wedding parties, and smaller corporate groups. The Private Study is perhaps the more intriguing of the two spaces with its gorgeous wooden walls and bookshelves filled with plenty of items for sale, including books and candles.

Hyde Bellagio Las Vegas
http://hydebellagio.com/

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Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park – 3 landmarks that define one of the world’s most exciting cities; but the Big Apple is also home to the Four Seasons Hotel New York, a luxury hotel property well loved by discriminating travelers from all over the world. Towering 52 stories above E. 57th St., the majestic Four Seasons overlooks Central Park to the north and the heart of Manhattan’s theatre district to the south.

Opened in 1993, the Four Seasons New York is a combination of subtle Art Deco and stylish sophistication from the heart and soul of architect I.M. Pei. The minute you walk into the Four Seasons, the hustle and bustle of the city streets will be forgotten. It is just what you would expect and more from a 5-star hotel catering to modern tastes. From your entrance into its lobby, to the footsteps into your room, you will be treated to an atmosphere of elegance, class, and luxury. Throughout your stay you will be waited on by an attentive staff trained to meet your every need, while still being unobtrusive; this is the magic of the Four Seasons experience.

The hotel’s accommodations consist of 368 rooms and suites. Signature amenities in all rooms include marble bathrooms, leather upholstered furniture, and an overall design theme that is light and open. Some rooms and suites have views of The Park, while others display views of the city skyline. However, the more affluent suites have views of both, including the Royal suite, which takes up the entire 32nd floor of the hotel.

The rooms are spacious and encourage indulgent relaxation. After a long day of shopping, dining, or catching the latest Broadway play, it’s nice to have a sanctuary to return too. A deep oversized tub and glass-enclosed shower are the focal points of the bathroom, and just outside of it is foyer changing area where you can hang your clothes and decide on which outfit you’re going to adorn to the next cocktail hour.

While at the Four Seasons guests enjoy amenities including down pillows and duvets, Internet access, newspaper with breakfast, and boarding pass printouts available 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers a 24-hour, fully equipped fitness center, luxury spa facility, and nightly turndown service.

For your dining pleasure you absolutely must have dinner at the acclaimed L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon restaurant. Owner Ty Warner spent 2 years trying to convince world-class chef Joel Robuchon to bring his culinary expertise to New York, and it finally paid off in 2006. The restaurant is one of the most respected in all of Manhattan.

The Four Seasons Hotel New York is billed as the perfect respite after a hectic day in New York City. With its warm atmosphere, elegant styling, and attentive service, it is a hotel that more than lives up to its reputation.

Nightly rates start at just under $900.

Four Seasons Hotel New York
57 East 57th Street
New York, New York 10022
http://www.fourseasons.com/newyork/

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If you’re looking for a resort in Steamboat Springs with small town charm and big time hospitality, One Steamboat Place is your place to call home. This resort is located in the heart of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, at the foot of Mt. Werner. Located steps from the gondola, you have immediate access to the ski slopes during the winter season. During the spring and summer you have access to golf at a nearby course designed by 16-time PGA winner, Tom Weiskopf.

The property exudes the Steamboat Springs lifestyle with contemporary mountain-lodge finishes. Inside each residence, reclaimed timber, weathered metals, unique art, and design adorned throw pillows combine to create a rich and colorful ode to the Old West. The centerpiece of the entire resort is The Gathering Room. The room has a breathtaking chandelier, fireplace, and floor to ceiling windows. Employees at One Steamboat Place are tastefully dressed in denim, giving the resort an authentic western feel that fits with their friendly and accommodating attitude.

Investment Opportunities
One Steamboat Place is a luxury residential development, with 80 units offering full or part ownership to interested individuals. Full ownership investments are listed at $3.05 million and $3.15 million for 2,500 and 3,500 sq. ft. options, respectively. Those interested in partial ownership can choose an 1/8 share or a 1/12 share.

The 1/8 share can be had at a cost of $580,000 for a 4-bedroom unit. The 1/12 share includes a 3-bedroom unit at a cost of $350,000. In addition to the physical residence, owners are also getting access to a private 530-acre lake, as well as membership in The Outfitter’s Center and Catamount Ranch and Club. The resort is also offering a limited number of people who aren’t residential owners membership into The Summit Club at One Steamboat Place. This membership allows access to the luxury services, amenities, and facilities typically only enjoyed by owners. The membership fee is $65,000.

Ownership Benefits
The resort is ski-in ski-out and offers convenient ski valet. The ski locker room is one of the nicest in the country. It is the little things that are impressive, such as the available chapstick, sunblock, and mountain maps. While world-class skiing tends to be the biggest draw to Steamboat Springs, the warm weather months have plenty to offer as well. One Steamboat Place residents can enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities including kayaking, horseback riding, fly-fishing, mountaineering, hiking, bike riding, and more. This small town is a nature lover’s paradise, complete with fresh mountain air and views that are absolutely stunning.

As a part of Timbers Resorts, owners can swap their planned vacation days for credits that will allow a stay of equal length at any one of the other properties in the Timbers Resorts collection. This allows for a great opportunity to see some of the other wonderful destinations serviced by Timbers Resorts, all centered around skiing, golf, and other outdoor recreational activities.

Imagine a relaxing day on the slopes followed by cocktails, your very own chef serving dinner in your home, and an evening spent in the heated pool or Jacuzzi. All this, and more, is available when you become an owner at One Steamboat Place.

The Truffle Pig Restaurant
One of the hottest new restaurants in all of Steamboat Springs is Truffle Pig. The restaurant is conveniently located in the same complex as the One Steamboat Place resort. The menu is always kept up to date with the freshest in-season foods, including free-range game, meats, and seafood. However, just as you may expect from the name, their truffle items on the menu are their most popular and available year around.

The Truffle Pig offers all meals throughout the day. Breakfast items can be had within their market. Lunch and dinner are served in their stylish, intimate, yet rustic dining room. If you’re just getting off the mountain after a big day of skiing, the restaurant also offers an Après Ski Menu from 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM.

One Steamboat Place
http://www.onesteamboatplace.com/
2250 Après Ski Way
Steamboat Springs, CO
80487

LUX Tip: If you stay at One Steamboat Place, check out their daily après-ski, right beside The Gathering Room, with complimentary food and drink. We highly recommend the hot chocolate with marshmallows. It’s the perfect indulgence after a long day on the mountain.

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In addition to being America’s wine country, the Napa Valley is stunningly beautiful with her rolling hills, fertile green fields, and awe-inspiring mountain peaks. And there’s no better way to see the Napa Valley region than high in the sky with Napa Valley Balloons.

The Birds-Eye View

If the Napa Valley is awe-inspiring when viewed from the ground, imagine seeing it as the birds see it. Napa Valley Balloons has been providing the birds-eye view since 1980; that’s more than 30 years of aerial tours provided by FAA-certified pilots with a combined safety record that’s simply the best in the business. Moreover, Napa Valley Balloons boasts thousands of satisfied customers including celebrities like Chelsea Clinton and Peter Greenberg. The company has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the Food Channel, the Today Show, and more.

The Tour

Guests arrive to the Napa Valley Balloons centre in the pre-dawn hours, where they’ll enjoy a light snack of coffee, tea, juice, fruits, and pastries. Each group is briefed by their pilot and then taken to the launch site as their balloon is being prepared. You will be amazed as the burners roar, the fans hum, and your colourful and impressive balloon comes to life. And as you board, you will be aided by a professional and fully trained staff dedicated to your safety and comfort.

Once in the air the sound of silence may be the most exhilarating sensation of all. It’s one thing to fly on a jet but something completely different to float in silence. For the next hour your pilot and tour guide will show you all the best the Napa Valley has to offer. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to take pictures and ask questions in an intimate setting of between two and 16 passengers.

At the conclusion of your pilot will return you’ll be invited to join other guests at the post flight breakfast at Domaine Chandon’s Etoile restaurant. It is the perfect way to cap off a spectacular tour and set the stage for the remainder of your day in the Napa Valley.

Rates are $220 per person. For more details, or to book a trip visit their website.

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At the center of Octavius Tower is a brand-new interactive app for guests accessible through any mobile browser. With the use of a smart phone, tablet, or any other mobile device with connectivity guests will be able to access most of the services available at the hotel. They’ll be able to contact the concierge to make dinner reservation, request assistance from housekeeping, order room service, and communicate with the transportation, valet, butler, and bell services. In addition they will be eligible to receive special offers not available to guests of the other towers.

In a room, guests of the Octavius Tower will also be treated with a multi-format media hub centred on a 42-inch HD flat screen television. The technology of the media hub is such that it automatically detects when a device is connected to it and implements the necessary software needed to use that device. Once the device is disconnected the center automatically reverts back to television mode without the need for any programming or switching by the guest. Media hubs are compatible with all Apple devices as well as most other smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Guests can surf the Internet, check email, watch videos, and even conduct presentations while connected.

Outside the technology guests are sure to appreciate some of the other amenities provided by Octavius Tower. They have their own private entrance and lobby area as well as direct access to the pool and hotel gardens. And of course, just like all guests of Caesars Palace, those staying in Octavius Tower will be treated to the finest luxury accommodations that the world’s most discriminating travelers demand.

Octavius Luxury Villas

The Octavius luxury Villas located within the Octavius Tower average 8,800 square-feet and have design inspiration from France, Greece or Spain. Each villa is named after a Roman emperor who lived within the region. The names of the villas are the following: Claudius, Constantine and Marcus Aurelius.

The villas include beautiful finishes such as imported marble floors; a private elevator; hand-painted wall murals and ceiling designs; wood and stone archways and casings; a billiard room; a plush home entertainment theatre; whirlpool bathtubs in the master and guest baths; steam mist showers in all bathrooms; fully integrated audio visual systems with televisions in most rooms and custom contemporary artwork.

In addition to the luxurious amenities inside the villas they also feature outside amenities including a private terrace, a spa tub, fire pit, a dining area, and more.

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Miami Beach is a vibrant destination full of energy and excitement that attracts international travellers from all over the world. Now those travellers have a new destination in the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences. Starwood Hotels & Resorts announced the grand opening of the world-class resort on January 20, making note of the fact that its opening marks a tripling of the global St. Regis portfolio over the last five years.

At the heart of the resort is a culture of art, design, and world-class fashion. Throughout the property guests will be treated to splendid art works from Santiago Rubino, Candida Hofer, and Sawada Hirotoshi. Rubino, a Miami Beach native, was commissioned to create a mural, which stands as the centrepiece of the hotel’s bar and lounge. The hotel’s interior design, which is largely the work of world-class design firm Yabu Pushelberg, makes use of Movinque wood from West Africa, Chinese God Flower Stone, and plenty of granite from Starwood’s private quarry.

The property offers 245 private residences as well as a resort boasting 243 luxurious guest rooms and suites. Both the residences and guest rooms come with breathtaking ocean views, spacious balconies, and the signature St. Regis Butler service. The property consists of three 27-story towers, with floor to ceiling glass, overlooking the ocean and the sprawling white sand beaches of Miami.

As for the residences, buyers can choose from a variety of one to five bedroom floor plans starting at 1700 square feet. The most spacious of the residences comes in an astounding 6800 square feet. Units feature spacious outdoor living areas, state-of-the-art technology, private balconies, and access to all of the amenities enjoyed by resort guests. Those world-class amenities include the Remède Spa & Fitness Center.

At the spa you’ll be spoiled with 12 treatment rooms featuring the latest in well-being treatments as well as a fitness centre with an ocean view, separate lounges for men and women, steam rooms, sauna, and a full-service salon. The entire spa experience is designed to provide you with the ultimate in relaxation, tranquillity, and revitalization. Guests can customize their spa experience to indulge in whatever way they see fit.

According to St. Regis officials, the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences aims to be a destination in of itself. It’s located on the northern tip of Miami Beach, well within walking distance of the city centre and the South Beach area. For discriminating travellers looking for a new home in South Florida, St. Regis Bal Harbour is the place to be.

Rates start at over $700 per night at the hotel. The residences range from $1.7M- $11M

St. Regis Bal Harbour
http://www.stregisbalharbour.com/ 
9703 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour – Miami Beach, Florida 33154
305-993-3300

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Marriott International is adding to their newest luxury brand, according to an announcement made by the company on in January. The new brand, created in a joint effort with New York’s Ian Schrager Company, is known as EDITION.

Five separate EDITION hotels are slated to open within the next couple of years in New York, London, Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, and Miami Beach. A sixth property is planned for opening no later than 2015. In addition, management contracts have been signed for hotels in Los Angeles and India.

The first addition to EDITION to open is expected to be the New York property. It will be located in the historical Clock Tower Building on Madison Avenue. Marriott acquired the building from Africa Israel USA for some $165 million. It should be ready for opening later this year.

The signature of the EDITION brand is personalized, unique, and cutting-edge design created by Ian Schrager for each individual hotel. No two EDITION properties will be alike. Each one will be designed to complement the city where it’s located, with thoughtful elements that combine an artistic modern touch with the unique aspects that set the target city apart. Special attention will be paid to the amenities, dining and nightlife, and services the sophisticated traveller has come to expect from Ian Schrager.

For more information visit the Edition hotels website.

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In January a handful of hotel guests outside of Québec City, Canada did the unthinkable: they climbed into sleeping bags for a long night’s sleep atop giant blocks of ice. It’s a ritual performed every year from January through March at the Hôtel de Glace of Québec.

The hotel is made up entirely of ice and compacted snow; construction typically begins in late November as long as the weather in the Northern Québec cooperates. The 2012 version boasts some brand-new features never before seen as well as what hotel officials describe as “amazing discoveries and lots of fun,” combining the art, culture, and history of the First Nations that once inhabited the area.

The Hôtel de Glace of Québec is certainly not the only ice hotel in the world. The concept actually dates back to a 1990 art show in Sweden where an ice igloo, which was part of the show, was used as accommodations for some of the guests because of a lack of hotel space. From those humble beginnings more than 20 years ago, ice hotels have evolved to become elaborate works of art with themed rooms, ice sculptures, full ice bars, and incredible lighting.

Nightly rates start at $199.

Hôtel de Glace Québec
http://www.hoteldeglace-canada.com/
9530 Rue de la Faune Quebec
QC G1G 4G4, Canada

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The boutique hotel is rising to new heights in New York City, as Parkview Developers plans to open the Big Apple’s first gay hotel. The OUT NYC, scheduled to open in phases throughout 2012, will be located on 42nd St. in the heart of Manhattan. Developers hope it becomes the premier resort and entertainment venue for both tourists and locals from the gay community.

The project’s first phase is the XL NIGHTCLUB, an 11,000 sq ft lounge, cabaret, and dance club set to feature noted gay entertainers John Blair and Beto Sutter. When the doors open it will be the first gay nightclub to open in the city in over a decade. Visitors can expect to see typical dance club features including several dance floors, modern LED light shows, and a state-of-the-art stage for live acts.

As for the hotel itself, current plans include a property with 105 rooms. The rooms will be designed in a chic, modern décor that speaks to the LGBT community in a way that is up-scale, classy, and sophisticated. According to officials the OUT NYC is “an idea whose time has come.” If all goes according to plans the hotel will not only be simply a place for gay tourists to stay while they’re in New York, it will become the focal point of New York City nightlife for the entire LGBT community.

To that end the hotel will also include a café and restaurant managed by the same group responsible for the success of the Eatery Restaurant in the Hell’s Kitchen district. The restaurant will include banquet space and private rooms to accommodate everything from large parties to intimate gatherings. Hotel officials also plan to provide both weddings and honeymoon packages for gay couples.

Nightly rates start at $250.

The Out
http://www.theoutnyc.com/
510 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036

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The former Ambassador East Hotel has been a Chicago landmark since its opening in 1926. Now, thanks to iconic hotel designer and developer Ian Schrager, the legend of days gone by has been transformed to rise to new heights of sophistication and elegance for the discriminating traveller. Schrager, widely known for his revolutionary boutique hotel concept birthed in the 1980s is once again changing the luxury hotel paradigm with a new brand known simply as PUBLIC. The brand is Schrager’s attempt to redefine luxury travel without the unnecessary excess which has long made it unaffordable to the masses. His PUBLIC brand changes the way we think of luxury hotels, thus allowing access to anyone who wants it.

At the heart of PUBLIC Chicago is a design theme that harkens back to the days of the American and European coffee houses in the 1950s. The hotel’s public spaces are designed to encourage both socialization and business interaction by including relaxing sofas and chairs intermingled with workspace tables. Soft colours and sleek lines combined with refined and low-key décor, present a sophisticated space that is instantly classic without being ostentatious. When you’re in the hotel’s lobby you will know you’re somewhere special — though you might not know exactly why.

Moving on to the accommodations, PUBLIC Chicago’s 285 rooms strike a perfect balance between comfort and functionality. Immediately upon entry your eyes will be captivated by Schrager’s “no color” color palette, which makes great use of soft neutrals for a peaceful and relaxing ambience. The hand-picked furniture is specifically selected for each room to provide what the hotel chain defines as “superb integrity.” Perfectly complementing the furnishings are custom-designed lighting systems, draperies, and artwork.

Guests will enjoy a range of amenities including 300 count linens by Frette, oversized desks, complementary high-speed wireless Internet, concierge service, daily housekeeping, stocked minibar, and spectacular views of the city of Chicago.

PUBLIC has redefined the luxury travel model to make your stay more about the experience, and less about price or class; a new paradigm perfectly encapsulated in the hotel’s public and private spaces.

Nightly rates start at under $200.

PUBLIC Chicago
http://www.publichotels.com/chicago/home/
1301 North State Parkway
Chicago IL 60610

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