Great USA Vacations! Maui

              For many Hawaii vacationers, Maui is just right — offering a taste of just about everything the Aloha State has to offer, from impressive wildlife to intriguing history and culture. While on a visit here, you can shimmy alongside professional hula dancers, golf along coastal fairways, snorkel alongside …

Egyptian Luxury in Costa Rica

A visit to Costa Rica is a journey to a magical place where the beauty and diversity of tropical nature delight the senses, and authentic hospitality makes you feel like part of the family and the outdoor adventures range from exhilarating to sublime. But would you expect Egyptian Cotton Sheets and unparalleled luxury to be …

Travel Splash: Luxury Hotels with the Coolest Pools!

In this hot summer weather, we all want to cool off.  Swimming pools are a standard amenity at most hotels, but here are some of my favorite places to make a splash! 1. Mardan Palace Hotel, Turkey The Mardan Palace Hotel in Antalya, Turkey boasts the largest swimming pool in the Mediterranean (fits 1,000 guests) …

Remember what is Forgotten…You.

When it is time to pause your frenetic pace and rediscover senses dulled by the incessant demands of life, there is a place called Maia Luxury Resort & Spa.  Here in Seychelles, I invite you to awaken to your lively spirit by indulging your mind and spirit through spa and well-being practices. The tranquility of …

Best Places to Rest: Fiji

Tadrai Island Resort, Fiji: With just five guest villas, an Australian chef and panoramic ocean views, Tadrai Island Resort is Fiji's latest adults-only hideaway. In the Mamanuca archipelago, west of the gateway city of Nadi and the resort enclave of Denarau, and south of the Yasawa group, Tadrai is on the northern side of Mana …

All I see is Green…oh, and Blue!

Many times all that is needed to re-group and de-stress is to unplug, and a remote adventure vacation surrounded by the purest elements of nature is the remedy.  However, many of have such fantasies about getting back to basics...then our minds create visions of giant flying bugs, and the beginnings of a panic attack brew …

Indulge in an African dream…

A unique luxury package which offers a five-night stay in South Africa’s award-winning Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, and two nights at an exclusive private Big Five game reserve in a malaria-free area. Your dream holiday begins with a luxury chauffeured transfer from the airport to the Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa. With its unique …

Luxury Bali Villas

8Hotels continues to rapidly expand with the opening of Chandra Villas in Bali; luxurious private villas located in the highly desired area of Seminyak. Uniquely designed and individually crafted by Bali based architect, Maria Paiva, each spacious villa is signified by luscious greenery, teakwood furniture, contemporary living spaces and luxurious bedding. Each villa boasts outdoor …

Change your “To Do” List into a “To Me” List

Need time to rejuvenate?  If your "To Do" List is more and more difficult to complete,  perhaps you are burnt out, and in need of some "Me" time.  We often dream of a spa getaway, but often we don't take value in our own self-investment, which leads to eventual burn out.  One of the best …

Best secret islands in the world

Courtesy of Travel + Leisure:  May 2, 2011 Hollywood scouts were on to something when they skipped over Mykonos and chose a secret island in Greece as the location for "Mamma Mia." The movie was a $600-million hit, in part because it fueled peoples’ fantasies of escaping to a secluded island (and yes, those catchy …