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Lake Austin Spa Resort – Named Number One Spa Resort in North America

Michael — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:43:46 +0000

Lake Austin is a Spa Resort located on 19 lakefront acres in Central Texas. It has been designed with wonderful facilities, programs, cuisine and best of all great spa treatments. Lake Austin has been named the #1 Destination Spa in North America by Conde Nast Traveler.

At Lake Austin Spa Resort there are four different types of guestrooms available including Signature room that is perfect for family with two queen-size beds, sunlit bathroom spacious closets and remote controlled ceiling fans. Premier Garden Cabin is a romantic cabin with two queen or one king size bed. Some cabins even include whirlpool bathtub, fireplace, a private garden and outdoor private hot tub. Premier Lakeview Room offers two full size beds or one king-size bed. This beautiful room offers breath taking views of the Lake Austin. Premier Garden room includes one queen bed and a peaceful private place with a private garden located behind the room.

With only 40 guests rooms the staff is able to provide special treatment to every guest with over a hundred unique spa treatments and services at Lake Austin Spa Resort. The Spa offers over 25 treatment locations within the resorts property including a guest’s suite, private Bamboo Room, outdoor treatment cabanas and more. Both women’s and men’s locker rooms are equipped with hot tubs, steam room, sauna and shower. The Blue room is a relaxing place as a waiting area for guests before their spa treatments. Aster Cafe serves lunch and a beverage bar. Another exciting place at the Spa Resort is the Palm Pool which has a Jr. Olympic-size pool.

Your relaxing weekend will be complimented by award winning cuisine at the Lake Austin Spa Resort prepared with healthy fresh food with organic meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables.

Rates are set within packages and start from $1,555 for a three-night stay.

1705 South Quinlan Park Road
www.lakeaustin.com
Austin, TX 78732

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Cabo San Lucas Luxury Villas at Esperanza Resort

Carmen — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:57:11 +0000

What better place to spend a honeymoon this summer than the beautiful tranquility of the Esperanza Resort in Cabo San Lucas. The Mexican layout combined with the beauty of the Sea of Cortez can make for the most memorable vacation or honeymoon of one’s entire life. Love the resort? Partial ownership (Priviate Residence Club) or whole ownerships are also available.

With 60 villas, this is a paradise unlike any you could have dreamed of. As you walk along the private beach, you find yourself dreaming and wishing you could live there forever, which is why it has such frequent return guests. Whether your pleasure is indulging at the spa, or wandering among the wonderful talent displayed at the Art and Sculpture gallery, or even playing online thorugh the wireless internet that is offered, your desires can be fulfilled at one of the most magical and tranquil resorts to ever grace existence.

Owned by the professional and accommodating Timbers Resorts, Esperanza allows its guests to feel pampered and indulged, to feel young at heart and to feel like the most special person in the world. The scene of several weddings, many honeymoons and anniversaries, even business meetings, the Esperanza Resort allows for people of all ages and walks of life to feel at one with nature and success.

If you are wise enough to choose the Esperanza Resort, make sure you feast upon the cuisine available at El Restaurante, with a lovely view of the Sea of Cortez. The Mediterranean style cooking will leave you raving for months afterwards as you picture in your mind your next trip to the Esperanza Resort. The best wines from all over the world are served, perhaps even making you aware that you have it in you to become a wine connoisseur.

Opening in 2006, Esperanza quickly became one of the most frequented spa resorts ever. A trip to the beautiful seaside tranquil haven will tell you why.

Summer is almost here. Whether you are planning a dream wedding or simply want a vacation spot unlike any you have ever seen, travel down to the Esperanza Resort by the Sea of Cortez. Indulge yourself in the early morning hours as you sit out on your deck in a bikini or a pair of capris. Celebrate the memory of the day you had under the stars as you and your lover share a bottle of wine while taking in the sights and sounds of the water on the beach and the music from the resort bar.

Prices for nightly stays are priced at over $600 a night.

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The Ritz-Carlton Opens at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles

Michael — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:56:56 +0000

The $2.5 Billion L.A. LIVE sports, residential and entertainment district welcomes the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, which was the final piece of L.A. Live.

The project first started with the opening of STAPLES Center in 1999, and hasn’t stopped growing since.

The Ritz-Carlton plays home to 123 guestrooms, of which 14 are suites. The 3,000 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Suite is the hotel’s largest. The suite features a piano and entertainment room, media corner, lounge, kitchen and formal dining area.

No luxury hotel is complete without a spa. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is 8,000 square-feet with nine treatment rooms, two customized aromatherapy steam rooms, cold plunge showers and two relaxation lounges. Each treatment table has it’s own iPod docking capability.

On the 24th floor of the Ritz Wolfgang Puck has his latest WP24 restaurant concept. WP24 features refined Asian dining with floor to ceiling windows that provide a stunning view of the Los Angeles skyline.

Even if you aren’t staying at the 3,000 square-foot suite, guests can enjoy the 3,400 square-foot signature Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge on the 23rd floor. Other amenities that are on the 26th floor include rooftop pool and bar, and fitness center.

There is plenty to do at the L.A. LIVE district including 13 restaurants and bars: Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, The Farm of Beverly Hills, Rosa Mexicano, Katsuya, ESPN Zone, Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Rock ‘N Fish and Trader Vic’s. The district also houses some of Los Angeles’ most popular entertainment venues such as Club Nokia and Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge.

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