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Wellness
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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10
Oct
2013
Magical is the word I forever use to describe reaching Laucala Island. Fiji (unless you live in Australia or New Zealand), is a long-haul by anyone`s standards – a ten-hour flight from Los Angeles; longer from New York. So after finally landing on Fiji’s mainland and stretching out tired limbs and backs, it’s magical to […]
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27
Aug
2013
Creative Travel, Guided Luxury Travel Throughout India “You‘ll know you’ve reached Kerala when you see the trucks,” a friend told me. And indeed, the canary-yellow trucks used to haul grain and rice are unlike any I’ve seen. Hand-painted by local artists, the trucks are decorated with intricate patterns and colorful images (flowers, elephants, Hindu gods […]
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10
May
2013
THE BODY HOLIDAY Big hair, tight Spandax and Jane Fonda home-video workouts were all the rage when Craig Barnard opened The BodyHoliday in the 1980s. But despite the fitness craze, the idea of a `wellness holiday’ was foreign – even to Americans. “Guests arrived with suitcases stuffed with food,” says Barnard. “The idea of a […]
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10
May
2013
TIERRA HOTELS – Atacama and Patagonia With its craggy moonscapes, salt caves, night skies and pink flamingoes, one doesn’t immediately think of Chile’s highest desert as a healing wellness destination. But a stay at Tierra Atacama Hotel and Spa is exactly that. As is time at Atacama’s sister property – the new 40-room Tierra Patagonia […]
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