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Wellness
22
Dec
2014
Coffee is on the menu at Laucala Island. The spa menu that is, and the offerings are slimming, toning, firming, bliss-outs. Fijian style. Laucala has quietly become recognized, in spa circles, for its beautifully orchestrated ancient healing treatments (based on native Fijian flowers and herbs) and exquisite ambience. Set in a lush, tropical garden, Laucala’s […]
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3
Sep
2014
By Shari Mycek “Complete this (detailed) form, and submit your DNA.” Not the everyday hotel pre-check-in request. But then again, the BodyHoliday isn’t your everyday hotel, resort or even spa. Since its inception, the founders of The BodyHoliday, the Barnards, have had an uncanny ability to see beyond the trend of the moment and anticipate […]
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15
Aug
2014
Travel advisor Chad Clark recently (and unwillingly) returned from “the paradise of Laucala Island” which he declares, “hands down,” CERTIFIED BULA. Here’s why… “”Laucala Island has it all. You can do as much (or as little) as you want to do. The only thing missing from this island paradise is Mr. Roarke and Tattoo.” By land: “There’s golf […]
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13
Aug
2014
At the risk of dating myself, I remember Art Linkletter, the Canadian-born American radio and television personality. And his popular TV show, “Kids Say The Darndest Things.” In the years spent working in the travel industry, I’ve thought fleetingly of that show. But it’s not just kids who say the `darndest things.’ Travel advisors, too, […]
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2
Jun
2014
Travel advisor Melissa McKinley knows a thing or two about The Resort at Paws Up. The ranch feeds her soul. And palette. Her first visit to the ranch was during Montana Master Chef weekend; just recently she attended Montana Master Griller weekend. For these special weekends, guests mingle with master chefs and well-known winemakers, as well […]
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12
May
2014
Bobby Zur, founder and owner of Travel Artistry, had popped in to the lobby of The Greenwich Hotel once or twice. But he’d never spent any significant time. So when he finally did? “It was a Wow,” Bobby recalls. “From the moment I entered the hotel until I left, my senses absorbed so many wonderful details and […]
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11
Mar
2014
From the moment the iron gates closed behind and I began the 1.5-mile winding drive to the former boys-school-turned-hotel-mansion that is Ballyfin, my world changed. And ‘another’ Ireland – a throwback to a different time, different century – emerged. After being ushered inside to a roaring fire where fresh-from-the-oven cookies were served, I was led […]
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25
Feb
2014
Garden tai-chi in the early a.m. – the lush green of the grass, intoxicating scent of the flowers, and chirping birds. I love the peace and tranquility of The BodyHoliday. The smoothie bar – and endless arm-leg-butt-toning, spinning and yoga classes….
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12
Dec
2013
I thought the private infinity pools (and spaghetti aux truffles) were the ultimate bliss-out at Hotel Le Toiny on St. Barth. And then came the “St Barth Blossom.” Designed by Ligne St Barth, this new (but original) flower massage features the yellow-orange calendula flower, known since the Middle Ages for its cosmetic and medicinal properties. […]
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4
Dec
2013
“People come for the falls – the roaring cascade outside their window,” says Patrick Hanley, general manager of Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare Ireland – the newest hotel to join our JCR collection. “They come for Kenmare – the locals and the influx of French, Dutch, Swiss and German who’ve settled here for the town’s peacefulness and […]
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