Archives for the ‘Resorts and Spas’ Category

Terranea Resort’s Boot Camp

By Hayley • Jul 21st, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

I love Terranea Resort. It’s got the most fabulous location and there is so much to do at this property. Terranea’s Boot Camp is the perfect solution for both the fitness-minded person and the individual who has been meaning to get back in shape. For $40, Terranea’s Boot Camp Resort Package offers an hour-long, vigorous [...]



The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas Now Accepting Rservations

By Hayley • Jul 8th, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a new 2,995-room casino-resort opening in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, will welcome its first guests December 15, 2010. Reservation lines are now open for the much anticipated opening of this new luxury resort.   To celebrate this milestone, The Cosmopolitan is offering guests the option to book [...]



Trianon Palace Versaille in France is Celebrating 100 Years

By Hayley • Jun 23rd, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

With the Euro at an affordable low, and summer vacation right aroudn the corner, many people are considering heading to Europe this year. Its a great family destination, or a romantic escape for two. If I had my choice, I would be staying at the Chateau de Versaille in France. Part of the Waldorf=Astoria Collection, [...]



Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort in Arenal Costa Rica

By Hayley • Jun 17th, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

I have been dying to get to Costa Rica, and I do love staying at Leading Hotels of the World properties, so the Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort in Arenal might be my next South American destination. Sustainable Travel International (STI) has just announced that Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort in Arenal, Costa Rica, has [...]



W Fort Lauderdale Celebrates One Year Anniversary

By Hayley • Jun 16th, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

At Estates West, we are huge fans of W hotels. They are so funky, fresh and youthful, and they give us Starwood Preferred points, which we love. The W Fort Lauderdale has been around for one year now, and has helped transform the town from a spring break haven to a sophisticated vacation destination. Here [...]



Summer Camps for Kids at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes

By Hayley • Apr 29th, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

Terranea’s summer activity line-up includes week-long camps that offer fun alternatives to traditional summer camp. Many of the camps were inspired by the property’s unique history as a favorite Hollywood film site, as well as the resort’s close proximity to LA’s film and fashion scene. Golf Camp (ages 7-15) The week-long Junior Golf Camp is [...]



JW Marriott’s Hashani Spa Named as one of America’s Best Spas

By Hayley • Apr 22nd, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

JW Marriott® Starr Pass Resort & Spa continues to make its mark as one of the leading resort properties in the world. In the April edition of Condé Nast Traveler, Starr Pass’ Hashani Spa was named one of America’s best resort spas, ranking 34 out of 99. Hashani Spa was listed as the top resort [...]



Amazing 72-Hour Sale at The Broadmoor in Colorado

By Hayley • Apr 15th, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

The Broadmoor Hotel is having an incredible 72-hour sales that is well worth checking out if you plan on staying at the resort this year. Located in Colorad Springs, this is one of my favorite classic resorts. I have stayed there myself and felt like a queen, since everything form the linens to the dining [...]



Miraval Arizona Launches a New Loyalty Program

By Hayley • Apr 9th, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

Miraval Arizona, the top-rated destination spa resort located in Tucson, today announced the launch of a new loyalty program called Authentic Circle. The three levels of Authentic Circle are Step, Run, and Fly which is based on the idea that you will want to Step into the ‘world of wonderful you’ before you Run, let [...]



Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort

By Hayley • Apr 5th, 2010 • Category: Resorts and Spas

Last week I had the pleasure of taking a quick and luxurious four-day vacation down to Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, which is a resort area just about 15 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport. The area is full of gorgeous hotels and resorts, but I believe where I stayed, the Grand Velas All Suites & Spa [...]