Auberge du Soleil

Auberge du Soleil, California wine country’s most prestigious luxury inn, is a distinctive property that captures the international atmosphere of today’s Napa Valley. Boasting extraordinary views, hillside walkways that wind through olive groves and sculpture gardens, elegant cottages, an intimate spa and unparalleled service, the Auberge sets the standard for gracious hospitality. Its restaurant, one of the first great wine country establishments, pays tribute to its legacy with an award-winning menu and wine list. Luxurious accommodations, exceptional cuisine and service earn Auberge du Soleil recognition year after year as one of the world’s most renowned small luxury hotels.

Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Located within 4,000 secluded acres of rolling hills in Austin’s scenic Texas Hill Country, Barton Creek Resort & Spa features breathtaking views of the countryside and is centrally located near the city’s thriving cultural scene. Defining Texas elegance at its best, the four-star resort offers 300 newly renovated guestrooms; four 18-hole championship courses designed by golf legends Tom Fazio; Arnold Palmer and Ben Crenshaw; more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space; a full-service spa and new sophisticated dining options. Barton Creek Resort & Spa is one of six time-honored resorts managed by KSL Resorts

Calistoga Ranch, an Auberge Resort and Lodging Club

Opened in May 2004, Calistoga Ranch is the second Napa Valley property from the owners of the renowned Auberge du Soleil. This small luxury resort and lodging club offers guests and owners the ultimate “cabin in the woods” experience, with innovative indoor-outdoor living spaces that maximizes the property’s pristine setting and creature comforts such as a spa, wine cave and private lake-front restaurant. Strong contemporary design features distinguish the Ranch’s 47 guest lodges and 27 owners lodges. In keeping with the rich heritage of the Napa Valley, Calistoga Ranch is a place to experience the wine country lifestyle, a culture of fine wine, world-class cuisine, beautiful natural surroundings and close friends.

Canyons Resort

Canyons, a Talisker mountain destination, offers 4,000 acres of exceptional skiing and snowboarding terrain, 176 trails, 5 world class lodging properties including 35,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a variety of dining options. Salt Lake City International Airport is just 35 minutes away and provides unparalleled access from anywhere in the world.

Carmel Valley Ranch

More than a mere physical renovation, the reinvention of Carmel Valley Ranch will offer guests the opportunity to engage in meaningful experiences with their colleagues or loved ones.  Guests will expand their knowledge through creative programs such as honey harvesting, and find inspiration when hiking throughout the resort’s stunning terrain.  The resort’s campus will include a major upgrade of all 139 guest suites; the creation of a beautiful spa; an addition of two new resort pools with outdoor dining and natural fire pits; and the beautification of the 18-hole Pete Dye designed golf course. Guests will participate in cooking classes in the spectacular adventure kitchen, using ingredients grown in the resort’s organic garden. A major expansion of the fitness facility, including a kids’ playground, basketball court, bocce court and tennis courts, will create a social and active atmosphere.  The renovation is slated to be complete August 2010.

Courtyard Kaua’i at Coconut Beach

Just yards from the Pacific Ocean, the Courtyard Kaua’i at Coconut Beach welcomes guests with that signature Aloha spirit. Travelers of all ages, business travelers and families alike, enjoy this resort’s relaxed atmosphere while staying in its well-appointed 309 guest rooms. Boasting a newly rejuvenated exterior, pool and patio, the hotel recently embarked on a two phase renovation. The second phase of the renovation, to be completed by early 2012, will include a new entrance and lobby, a family entertainment room, and a revamp of the Voyager Grill, Cook’s Landing, and meeting spaces. Perfectly located near the island’s adventurous and cultural attractions, Courtyard Kaua’i offers guests the best of Kaua’i and its local culture.

Encantado

Santa Fe, New Mexico, can now consider the luxury resort operator Auberge Resorts among those who have followed the light to this enchanting region. Encantado, Auberge Resorts’ newest property, sister to famed Auberge du Soleil and Esperanza Resort, is the first-ever, full-service luxury resort to grace this cultural mecca and spiritual epicenter. The property features 65 casitas, a world-class spa, and a signature restaurant and bar that rests upon 57 acres of stunning Tesuque, N.M., landscape, just outside of Santa Fe.

Esperanza Resort, an Auberge Resort and Residence Club

Overlooking the Sea of Cortez and the pristine Pacific Ocean sits Esperanza, Auberge Resorts’ award-winning beach resort located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  Ranked consistently as one of the top hotels in Latin America and in the world, Esperanza features 57 casitas and suites and a private residential community that showcase Esperanza’s signature style of barefoot sophistication, an award-winning spa and a signature restaurant.  The resort recently underwent a five-month renovation unveiling a sophisticated new look.

Garden Court Hotel

Nestled in downtown Palo Alto, one of the most upscale and vibrant cities in the Bay Area, lies the newly renovated Garden Court Hotel.  The upscale, boutique hotel features 62 guestrooms, including one penthouse suite, and is ideal for business travelers meeting in Silicon Valley, leisure guests exploring the area and brides looking for a romantic European style wedding.  The hotel’s contemporary and chic design, charm, luxurious amenities, attention to detail, spacious flower laden balconies, spectacular location and privacy allows for the ultimate retreat and home away from home feel for every guest.

Ka’anapali Beach Hotel

Located on eleven lush acres along Maui’s pristine Ka‘anapali coastline, the oceanfront Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel offers guests a unique experience that genuinely reflects the beauty of Maui’s people and rich culture. Recognized as the Most Hawaiian Hotel in the entire state of Hawai‘i, the 430-room hotel features an award-winning restaurant, a variety of complimentary cultural classes offered daily and live entertainment nightly. The Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel is the ideal location for multi-generational family vacations, destination weddings and cultural enthusiasts.

La Costa Resort & Spa

Through the gates of La Costa Resort and Spa, guests will be embraced by the picturesque beauty and leisurely charm of the coastal California lifestyle.  Within the quaint village setting among 400 lush garden acres near the beach in Carlsbad, CA, but miles away from the pressures of the world, this delightful coastal California hotel is a haven of rejuvenation, comfort and escape.  Guests can while away the afternoon beneath the glow of warm Southern California sunshine in the world-renowned Spa at La Costa courtyard, steal a moment of quiet solitude curled up on a hammock in a garden alcove, walk in the footsteps of legends on two championship golf courses, create lasting memories with the family while navigating the waters of “Splash Landing,” and indulge in an abundance of culinary delights.

Le Sereno

Le Sereno is an intimate beachfront hotel with 37 suites and three, 7,000 square foot, four-bedroom Villas each with a private pool and garden. Inspired by the style and energy of St Barth, renowned Parisian designer Christian Liaigre has positioned Le Sereno as the most stylish and private sanctuary among the island’s select group of hotels. Le Sereno stretches along 180 meters (600 feet) of sandy beach on the coveted Grand Cul de Sac, where virtually all of the suites and villas have a view of the turquoise lagoon. An impeccably trained, around-the-clock staff prides itself on anticipating each guest’s every whim, with an array of “laid-back luxury” amenities and services. The Restaurant des Pecheurs specializes in fresh seafood simply and elegantly prepared. Other amenities include the Le Sereno Bar and Lounge, a freshwater swimming pool, fitness center and in-suite spa treatments.

Montelucia Resort & Spa

Set in the breathtaking foothills of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona, Montelucia Resort features 293 guest rooms as well as 34 multi-million dollar privately-owned villas on 35 acres of lush desert landscape. Montelucia Resort is reminiscent of a European town square with arching entryways, splashing fountains and floral walkways. The resort houses a 31,000 square foot Joya Spa, and a myriad wedding, event and meeting options – all nestled at the foot of picturesque Camelback Mountain.

Nicaraguan Tourism Board

Central America’s most intriguing new travel destination, Nicaragua offers visitors an authentic experience that puts them in touch with the country’s vast natural beauty and warmth of its people. Travelers can enjoy ecotourism, adventure tourism and simply relaxation against a backdrop of dazzling colonial architecture; spectacular volcanoes, lakes and rainforest; and pristine beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Central America’s largest country and the safest, Nicaragua beckons with a wide variety of travel options at affordable prices.

Omni San Diego Hotel

With miles of sandy beaches and an average 70-degree year-round temperature, it’s no wonder San Diego is a premier travel destination. The four-star Omni San Diego Hotel is one more reason to visit this fabulous seaside city. Nestled in the heart of the historic Gaslamp Quarter across from the Convention Center, the Omni San Diego Hotel puts you close to the city’s top sites and attractions. Explore Balboa Park, take a harbor cruise or catch a Padres baseball game at PETCO Park, connected to the hotel via a pedestrian skywalk.

Rancho Las Palmas

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa continues to be the Palm Springs hotel of choice for families and couples who seek a carefree retreat in the sun-kissed Southern California desert.  With Splashtopia, an incredible two-acre water feature with its own lazy river, slides, pool and beach as the centerpiece of its renovation, Rancho is poised to corner the market on ”fun.”  Its bustling, central outdoor plaza connects guests to a world of activity: fine and casual dining, live entertainment, the 20,000-square-foot Spa Las Palmas, 27 holes of classic desert golf, a 25-court tennis center and four pools. The style of this carefree Palm Springs California hotel is easy and sophisticated and its location enviable – at the foot of majestic Mount Jacinto and directly across the street from The River, a dynamic entertainment, dining and retail area.  Rancho Las Palmas is Palm Springs at its laid-back best, and a true classic among golf and spa hotels in Palm Springs, California.

Shutters on the Beach

Since its opening in 1993, Shutters on the Beach has served as an elite hotel located on the sands of the Santa Monica Bay. The hotel is known for its inspiring interiors by celebrated designer Michael Smith, expansive panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and California Coastline, comfortably elegant and intimate atmosphere, and dedication to guest services. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Shutters offers two signature restaurants, One Pico and COAST; while ONE, the Spa at Shutters, provides the coveted services of Ole Henriksen, Hollywood’s hottest skincare specialist.

Solage Calistoga

Solage Calistoga is the first resort property from Solage Hotels & Resorts, a new brand from Auberge Resorts, creators of some of the most sought-after small luxury resorts in North America.  The 89-room, full-service resort features the Michelin-star rated Solbar (with Chef Brandon Sharp formerly of Gary Danko and The French Laundry); a swimming pool surrounded by cabanas and lounges that transforms into a lounge at night; children’s pool and play area; Spa Solage featuring exclusive Marie Veronique Organics and Kate Somerville facials and the signature “Mudslide” experience; and complimentary “cruiser” bikes for guests to explore the property.

The Athenaeum Hotel

Located in fashionable Mayfair, just steps from Buckingham Palace and the best shopping in London, the Athenaeum is a family-owned and family-friendly five-star hotel known for its exterior vertical garden wall and the Apartments at the Athenaeum. Recently redecorated and redesigned, the 18 one-bedroom apartments are ideal for business travelers and families, offering overnight and long-term guests the space, convenience and privacy of their own home along with all the five-star amenities of the hotel. The Athenaeum also features the new Athenaeum Spa; the Restaurant; the Garden Room, home to an award-winning afternoon tea; and the Whisky Bar, which offers the most extensive selection of whiskies in London and a full-time whisky sommelier. Other hotel highlights include complimentary Wi-Fi, babysitting, minibar snacks and meals for children.

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Auberge Resorts’ first East Coast property, is located in a pristine island setting between Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. The resort features 50 spacious guest cottages designed in the historic Carolina Low country style, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a waterfront restaurant and a lush spa set in a waterfront manor house. Additionally, the inn features charming two, three and four bedroom homes and a wealth of outdoor activities that are perfect for family stays.

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

Offering the highest level of Indian hospitality, the family-owned five-star Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has properties the in the gateway cities of Bangalore, Gurgaon, Mumbai and New Delhi, and the resort destinations of Goa, Kovalam and Udaipur. The Leela Group’s newest addition, The Leela Palace New Delhi, opened in April 2011. The most expensive hotel ever built in India, The Leela Palace New Delhi is the first hotel in New Delhi designed to LEED-Gold certification, and features the city’s largest rooms, an extensive collection of Indian art, a spa by ESPA, and the first Indian branch of New York’s Le Cirque and Japan’s Megu. Additional Leela properties are being developed in Chennai, opening 2012, followed by Agra, Jaipur and Ashtamudi, Kerala.

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

Originally opened in 1903, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa incorporates design elements from throughout the southwestern United States, Mexico and several Mediterranean countries. Recently named a AAA Four Diamond Resort, the hotel features 239 guest rooms including 28 suites and four restaurants: Duane’s Prime Steaks and Seafood, the Inland Empire’s only AAA Four Diamond restaurant; Bella Trattoria, featuring cuisine from Southern Italy; Las Campanas Restaurant and Cantina, featuring gourmet Mexican cuisine in a beautiful al fresco garden setting; The Mission Inn Restaurant and Spanish Patio offering signature “Comfort Foods” from its new state-of-the-art display kitchen and romantic courtyard dining. In addition, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa recently added a new wine bar, 54° at Duane’s and Casey’s Cupcakes.  The hotel also offers Kelly’s Spa, a luxurious, European-style spa; a sparkling swimming pool and Jacuzzi surrounded by lush gardens; a fitness center; a historic museum; and access to championship golf, shopping and other recreational activities nearby.  The hotel, which is situated on an entire city block of the quaint Mission Inn District of Riverside, Calif., is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a State of California Historic Landmark.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills

The only AAA Five-Diamond and Mobil Five-Star hotel in Southern California for 15 consecutive years, The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers 193 elegantly appointed rooms, including 36 suites and 16 private villas, nestled among lush tropical gardens in the heart of Beverly Hills. This iconic luxury hotel is home to the sumptuous Belvedere Restaurant, The Living Room, where the legendary Peninsula Afternoon Tea is served daily, The Peninsula Spa and the Roof Garden, a refined resort oasis featuring a swimming pool, private cabanas, and outdoor cocktails and dining. The Peninsula Beverly Hills is located at the intersection of Wilshire and South Santa Monica Boulevards, within easy walking distance of Century City and Beverly Hills’ legendary Rodeo Drive.

The Peninsula Hotels-Asia and the U.S.

Setting the worldwide standard for luxury hospitality, The Peninsula Hotels operates eight award-winning properties: the flagship Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago and The Peninsula Beverly Hills. The Peninsula name is synonymous with luxurious accommodations, highly personalized service, advanced in-room technology and unsurpassed guest satisfaction. The Peninsula Shanghai opens in 2009 on the historic Bund within the exclusive Waitan Yuan, with views of the Bund, Huangpu River, Pudong and the former British Consulate Gardens.

The Sanderling Resort & Spa

The Sanderling Resort & Spa is an independently owned beachfront property in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The resort features 88 guestrooms and suites and five rental homes, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and the serene Currituck Sound. Amenities include a tranquil spa fitness center and racket club and miles of nature trails. The resort is also home to the award-winning Left Bank Restaurant and The Lifesaving Station.

Waldorf Astoria Park City

Waldorf Astoria Park City is located at the base of The Canyons Ski Resort in Park City, Utah, and provides an ideal setting for a luxury mountain vacation. The hotel offers 175 guest rooms and residences appointed with custom furnishings, suites with top-of-the-line kitchens and spectacular views of the ski slopes and picturesque Wasatch Mountains. Integral to the guest experience at Waldorf Astoria Park City is its 16,000-square-foot Golden Door Spa and award-winning Spruce Restaurant. The property was recognized by Parents Magazine as one of the “10 Best Snow Resorts” in 2009.

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club

A vacation tradition for generations of families, Cape Cod beckons with 560 miles of white sand beaches on one of the biggest barrier islands in the world. An exquisite hide-away nestled into 27 beautifully manicured waterfront acres overlooking Pleasant Bay in the Village of Chatham, Wequassett Resort And Golf Club resides in the lower Cape on the Nantucket Sound. The resort offers 120 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites and the best in coastal dining with four restaurants featuring elegant to seaside casual ambience. A host of amenities and activities includes access to a private 18-hole championship golf course, two swimming pools, pristine beachfront, water sports, and tennis courts. A whimsical Children’s Center with creative children’s experiences is a highlight for younger guests.