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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Continues Global Growth with Debut of St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort & Residences

Carmen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:40:54 +0000

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 Announces Plans for Five New EDITION Hotels

Michael — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:14:40 +0000

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.

Four Seasons Walt Disney World to Open in 2014

Michael — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:40:11 +0000

It’s no secret that Orlando-based Walt Disney World Resort is among the top five most visited resort destinations in the world. It’s also no secret that Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, based in Toronto, Canada, is one of the premier names in luxury holiday accommodations. So imagine what Orlando visitors will be treated to when the new Four Seasons Walt Disney World opens in 2014.

Four Seasons has reached a deal to develop a luxury resort in Orlando on land acquired from Disney in 2008. Four Seasons will retain a 30% interest in the project which will be financed by some US$190 million provided by Grupo Financiero Inbursa of Mexico City. The luxury hotel chain will operate the new resort rather than leaving it to Disney operators.

Four Seasons Walt Disney World has been designed to include 444 total rooms including 90 private residences, 40 club units, a full spa with 18 treatment rooms, three swimming pools, and a rooftop restaurant with spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom. If all of the architectural plans are fully realized it will be the largest Four Seasons resort in the world. It will also include the adjacent Osprey Ridge golf course; an existing course which Four Seasons pledges to fully renovate.

The combination of Disney’s reputation for world-class entertainment, combined with the Four Season’s reputation for world-class luxury should produce one of the finest resorts ever built. Perhaps 2014 can’t come soon enough.

Genting Plans $3B Miami Mega Resort

Michael — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:04:41 +0000

Malaysian hotel operator, Genting Group, is one step closer to realizing the fulfillment of its plans to build a brand-new resort and casino complex in Miami, Florida. Genting recently announced the purchase of the last remaining mortgage debt on Miami’s Omni Center at a price tag of USD $161 million. The Omni Center is a mixed-use property already divided into retail, hotel, and commercial space. It will become part of a 14 acre complex at the edge of the Biscayne Bay.

When the complex is finally finished it will consist of a convention centre, residential buildings, and four hotels. One of the buildings will even have a rooftop lagoon. The first phase of the project is the Resorts World Miami hotel, which will open its doors in the fall of next year. The entire project is being designed by the Arquitectonica architectural firm with a total budget of USD $3 billion.

Miami Beach Gansevoort Hotel – Classic Elegance with Contemporary “Kick”

Carmen — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:46:35 +0000

Gansevoort is a stylish and luxury resort located in Miami, directly on the oceanfront between 23rd and 24th streets on historic Collins Avenue. It is in the center of a fabulous neighborhood of art galleries, museums and performing arts. Shops, restaurants and night clubs are in walking distance from the hotel.

The spacious 340 guestrooms including 86 suites at Gansevoort Miami Beach allow for exceptional views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and Miami’s skylines. Each guest room includes Wi-Fi and other hi tech amenities.

The Miami resort is littered with elegant Miami Beach bars, gourmet dining, boutiques, and 45,000 square foot David Barton Gym & Spa, Rooftop Lounge which offers views of Atlantic and cityscape, 110 foot exotic rooftop pool, 6,600 square foot ballroom, and six meeting rooms. The pool Plaza includes oversized Jacuzzi, dining oasis an ocean view pool, round beds and cabanas to relax.

Nightlife at Gansevoort Miami Beach is stunning. The Plunge Bar offers magical views with city lights, palm trees, pool side lounges and private cabanas. Lobby Bar is the perfect place to relax and have cocktails. The most exclusive spot on the beach is Coco Deville that offers world class DJ’s and late night desserts.

The 45,000 square foot David Barton Gym and Spa features two floors of cardio machines, free weights, outstanding personal trainers for private training sessions, equipment, and yoga studios. There are also ten spa treatment rooms, and steam rooms. Other features include swimming pool and aqua fitness, sports massage, facials, body treatment waxing and make-up and live sets by international DJs for entertainment and relaxing.

Rates start just over $200/night.

Gansevoort Miami Beach
www.gansevoortmiamibeach.com/
2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach FL 33139
305-604-1000

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Escape to Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys

Carmen — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:12:17 +0000

If you’re looking for a calm, peaceful place on earth to visit and relax your mind from busy life, Little Palm Island & Resort is the perfect place to be. It was discovered about twenty years ago, located in Little Torch Key in Florida. This place is a paradise for presidents, celebrities and whoever feds up of busy social life and doesn’t get much chance of a private life.

The extra spacious suites are oceanfront in the 5 ½ acre land. All three classes Bungalow suite, Premium and Island Grand Suites are housed in thatched roof bungalows. The bungalows include custom-made beds, with romantic mosquito netting. You’ll enjoy the outdoor showers, and some great arrival amentias that will set your mood for special getaway. All suites are non-smoking.

One interesting thing about taking Little Palm Island vacation is that kids under age 16 aren’t allowed, and neither are pets. You can relax your mind and body and feel the natural life and a touch of paradise. No phone calls will bother you and because there are no televisions available at Little Palm Tree you’ll not hear any news of the world you escaped. Just enjoy the beautiful private life without worrying about rest of the world.

Enjoy the finest French and Pan-Latin cuisine. Have your meals in the romantic candle-lit dining room, terrace above the beach, where you’ll find key deer and songbirds, or along the beach where strewn tables are set and bonfire goes on all night.

If you love music, you will be thrilled by Sandbar Sessions with exclusive concert performances. The tickets are only limited to 30 on-island suites and 50 off-island guests only. It’s a wonderful place to see and listen to your favorite artists up-close.

Bungalow’s start around $900/night.

28500 Overseas
Highway Mile Marker 28.5
Little Torch Key, FL 33042
Phone: 800.343.8567

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