Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 31st January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Skiing
1. Obergurgl sits perched up a mountain some 1,930m above sea level. Good chance of snow.
2. Luxury is readily available in the form of 20 four star hotels.
3. Great food and spa facilities are on offer in most of these hotels.
4. Some hotels like Hotel Bergwelt - you can virtually ski to the front door. Always a bonus and beats hands down travelling by bus or a long trudge in ski boots..
5. Many hotels have undergone recent refurbishment - Hotel Josl and Lohmann to name the most notable.
6. Night skiing on a 6km floodlit run. Sounds mad and fun at the same time.
7. Well maintained ski lifts.
Shanti Ananda is situated on the paradise island of Mauritius and has been feted as one of the premier spots on the island offering a range of luxury spa treatments.
A stay at the Shanti Ananda can include aromatherapy, healthy eating cuisine and opulent accommodation in the form of villas that include private swimming pools.
Their web site says:
“SHANTI ANANDA promises both a blissful Mauritian experience and a pathway to vitality through a union of body, mind and soul.
Spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens, with breathtaking views of the hills and the Indian Ocean with its coral reefs, the resort is located in the south of Mauritius at St. Felix. Crystal clear turquoise waters greet you as you step out of your door; gracefully wooded hills circle the spa.
Enchantment fills the air as the great healers—nature, rest, beauty and stillness—begin to work their magic.”
Seven day packages start from £1,710 per person sharing, including flights, transfers and breakfast.
For snowboarders in particular, there is no substitute for the ubiquitous beanie hat. If you want one with style, best to take a look at the Burberry Knitted Beanie with chunky leather buckle:
This particular version of the beanie retails for a pricey £130 ($230).
By all accounts Burberry Moon Boots will be one of the must have ski accessories this year. These beauties are suitable for children aged between 2 and 13 - with adult versions costing in the region of £145 ($290).
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Posted by Ruth Miller on Fri 25th January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Hotels, Travel News
Alila Cha-Am is now being feted as one of the first luxury hotels / resorts to open in the paradise of Cha-Am on the coast of Hua Hin.
Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag has designed the 70 contemporary rooms which include hammocks, rain showers and home cinema systems.
Other luxuries include a spa, two restaurants and a rather trendy bar.
The Alila web site says:
“From the grand marble entrance stairway to the rooftop reflecting pool, every detail is understated yet unforgettable. Guest rooms and villas are conceived as personal retreats - spacious, elegant and fully connected. Privacy is paramount, with intimate hideaways nestled amid sprawling lawns and azure pools.
Alila Cha-Am truly defines style from fine dining in Clouds Loft to Spa Alila and the unique Red Bar - a wellness zone by day that transforms into ultra cool bar by night. Whether chilling out in private or with company, Alila Cha-Am sets the mood for absolute relaxation.”
Double rooms sell for $188 (£94).
