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Auberge du Soleil
Auberge du Soleil is an elegant country inn nestled in
a 33-acre sunlit olive grove on the slopes of Rutherford
Hill, on the eastern verge of the Napa Valley. Located
just off the Silverado Trail in the quiet winemaking town
of Rutherford, the inn is the flagship property of the
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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 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 with Texas-themed treatments; and three dining options. As of January, Barton Creek Resort & Spa is now one of six time-honored resorts managed by KSL Resorts.
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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 maximize 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. |
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Canary Hotel
From the innovative team behind legendary luxury
hotels Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del
Mar in Santa Monica, California, Edward Thomas
Collection unveils Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara.
Recently "hatched" in January 2008,
Canary draws its inspiration from the Spanish
Isles to create a fun, fashionable experience
just off of historic State Street. Its colorful
air of casual sophistication extends to The Perch,
a rooftop terrace and pool with ocean and mountain
views, Coast Santa Barbara Restaurant & Bar
featuring a menu of seasonal favorites in a vibrant
setting, and 97 expertly designed guest rooms
and suites which convey a relaxed, cosmopolitan
feel. Canary Hotel is the perfect place to work,
play and nest.
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COPIA
Set in the town of Napa, the realization of a
vision shared by Robert Mondavi and Julia Child,
COPIA is a member-supported discovery center whose
mission is to explore, celebrate and share the
many pleasures and benefits of wine, its relationship
to food and its significance to our culture. COPIA
is open daily and offers free access to its exhibits
and gardens. Live concerts, films, and wine and
food demonstrations and classes round out the
offerings. Guests can dine in the Bistro or Julia's
Kitchen, and shop for unique kitchen and home
gifts in COPIA's gift shop.
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Encantado
A spiritual energy center and arts mecca, Santa Fe, New
Mexico, can now consider the luxury resort operator,
Auberge Resorts, among the many who have followed
the light to this enchanting region. Encantado,
Auberge Resorts’ newest property, sister
to famed Auberge du Soleil and Esperanza Resort,
will open in July 2008. Introducing a new luxury
resort to the region, the property will feature
65 casitas, a world-class spa and signature restaurant
and lounge that will rest upon 57 acres of stunning
Tesuque, New Mexico landscape just outside of
Santa Fe, formerly occupied by Rancho Encantado. |
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Esperanza Resort, an Auberge Resort and Residence Club
Spread across 17 lushly landscaped acres overlooking two secluded coves on the Sea of Cortez, Esperanza offers earthy elegance with its collection of warm-hued casitas, winding stone pathways, waterfront pools, accommodations and private residence club, all featuring spectacular 180-degree vistas of sky and sea. The hotel features 56 suites appointed with original Latin American artwork and handcrafted furnishings, private infinity-edge soaking pools, an acclaimed oceanfront restaurant and world-class spa. Since opening in 2002, Esperanza has consistently been recognized as one of the world's top small luxury resorts.
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai rests on Hawaii’s exclusive North Kona Coast,
surrounded by lush vegetation, sparkling ocean
waters and stunning white-sand beaches. The resort’s
expansive bungalow-style guest rooms, including
suites, feature private, furnished lanais and
stunning ocean views. Select guest rooms feature
outdoor gardens and lava rock showers. The resort
offers seclusion without isolation, complemented
by an award-winning sports club and spa, a private
Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and three
culinary venues.
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Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa
Situated on 40 acres fronting spectacular Wailea Beach on the southwest shore of Maui, the luxurious Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa portrays the richness of Hawaii's culture and features 780 guestrooms, award-winning cuisine, the unparalleled Spa Grande, championship golf and tennis and the elaborate Wailea Canyon Activity Pool. The resort is a special haven for couples celebrating their nuptials as well as vacationing families looking to experience Maui's very best.
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Hotel Angeleno
Located at the crossroads of prestigious Brentwood and Bel Air neighborhoods on Sunset Boulevard, Hotel Angeleno is nestled amidst the West Side's best landmarks. The iconic circular design of this Modern Era building sets the tone for the cool yet classic look. Hotel Angeleno seamlessly blends an understated and handsome design with a relaxed ambiance to create a new kind of casual luxury. The hotel's grounds, pool and spectacular penthouse-level restaurant and lounge continue the warm and sophisticated atmosphere. Contemporary amenities, connected services and an authentic sense of place ensure a flawless stay. The hotel's restaurant and lounge, West, features an inspired farm fresh modern Cal-Italian menu from Chef Mark Mittleman.
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Hotel Casa del Mar
Originally built in 1926 as the “Grande Dame” of the opulent beach club hotels and the premier playground for Hollywood ‘A-listers,’ Hotel Casa del Mar re-emerged in October 1999, following a $50 million restoration. Hotel Casa del Mar remains one of the most well-appointed addresses on the West Coast, with luxurious decor, sophisticated accommodations, stylish public spaces, and an indulgent and relaxing ambiance with extraordinary service and privacy. The beachfront escape provides 129 beautifully appointed guestrooms with panoramic views of the Pacific and Southern California shore. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Casa’s signature restaurant, Catch, offers innovative market-driven cuisine and The Spa at Casa del Mar features Murad’s innovative state-of-the-art skin treatments.
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Hotel del Coronado
The historic Hotel del Coronado has been an iconic landmark on the Southern
California Coast since 1888. The Del, as it is
affectionately known, has recently added several
new luxe enhancements to the celebrated seaside
resort. Beach Village, located on Coronado's award-winning
beach, and inspired by the original hotel's costal
Victorian architectural style, is a private enclave
of 78-oceanfront guestrooms and suites which offer
dining and living spaces and large flat-panel
televisions. Guests of Beach Village will have
access to private pools and personalized concierge
service, as well as access to all of the other
amenities at The Del. The resort's new signature
restaurant, 1500 OCEAN, serves Southland Coastal
cuisine in a sophisticated setting offering an
outdoor Sunset Bar and complete with fire pits.
The Spa at The Del is another recent enhancement
to the resort featuring unique ocean-inspired
treatments and a spectacular outdoor relaxation
terrace.
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Ka'anapali Beach Hotel
Situated on Maui's pristine Ka'anapali Beach, The Ka'anapali Beach Hotel offers guests Hawaiian hospitality and quality service. The Waiaha Foundation has recognized the 430-room hotel as the Most Hawaiian Hotel in the state of Hawaii. Guests can enjoy live Hawaiian entertainment nightly; hula lessons and lei and ti leaf making classes. The hotel also features the award-winning Tikki Terrace restaurant, a whale-shaped swimming pool, and a beach activities center.
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La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West
Built in 1926 and located in a spectacular setting at the base of the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains, La Quinta Resort & Club® is a legendary resort destination that has reigned over the picturesque Coachella Valley with grace and charm. Guests enjoy unmatched golf, including the acclaimed Greg Norman course at PGA West®; 23 tennis courts; the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta®; 42 pools and 54 whirlpool spas; exceptional cuisine at Azur, TWENTY 6 and Adobe Grill.
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La Valencia Hotel
Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2006, La
Valencia Hotel is a historic property located
in the La Jolla Cove overlooking the majestic
Pacific Ocean. With Mediterranean-inspired decor
and architecture, the 115 guest rooms, suites
and villas reflect both the hotel's history as
well as its location in one of the most idyllic
spots in the United States. The hotel's restaurants
offer three varied dining options, each with its
own unique ambiance. Affectionately known as the
"Pink Lady of La Jolla," this landmark hotel continues
to attract celebrities, politicians and business
leaders from around the country with its glamour
and history.
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Mission Inn Hotel and Spa
Originally opened in 1903, the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa has a rich, colorful history, with each room filled with treasures collected from around the world. The hotel features 239 elegant rooms, including 28 suites, all of which have recently undergone extensive renovation. The Inn, which is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and listed as a State of California Historic Landmark, brings a European flair to Southern California. Kelly's Spa opened in May 2004, and features Italian-inspired spa treatments.
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Omni San Diego Hotel
Since opening in April 2004, Omni San Diego Hotel offers a new destination for meeting, business and leisure travelers in downtown San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter. The $124 million, 32-story luxury hotel features 511 guestrooms and suites with scenic views of San Diego Bay, the ballpark and the San Diego skyline. Conveniently located across the street from the San Diego Convention Center, the hotel has more than 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space, accommodating groups of 30 to 500. Omni San Diego Hotel is the first U.S. hotel attached to a ballpark, the new Padre's PETCO Park.
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Pacific Palms Resort
Set against the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, Pacific Palms is Los Angeles'
only full-service golf resort. The recently renovated
resort features 292 beautifully appointed, oversized
guest rooms appealing to both leisure and business
travelers, a variety of food and beverage options
overlooking the resort's tranquil outdoor dining
area surrounded by Celebration Lake and fabulous
fireside dining and cocktail seating on the patio.
The Spa at Pacific Palms, opening in Spring 2008,
is the area ' s first lifestyle spa. Celebrating
more than 25 years of tradition, the resort also
boasts LA’s only 4.5 star rated golf experience
with 36 holes of completely refurbished championship
golf at Industry Hills Golf Club. Centrally located
between four major airports, Pacific Palms Resort
is a popular full-service resort destination and
conference center. |
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Pebble Beach Resorts
Pebble Beach Resorts is made up of three very different, yet equally stunning properties: The Lodge at Pebble Beach offers guests 161 luxury suites overlooking the 18th Fairway of the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links. The Lodge is home to Club XIX, an elegant California French fine dining room, the Stillwater Bar & Grill, and is adjacent to the Beach & Tennis Club, an equestrian center and countless hiking trails. Nestled within the Del Monte Forest along the famed 17 Mile Drive, the world-class Inn at Spanish Bay features 270 guest rooms and suites. Guests enjoy bicycling along shoreline trails, championship golf at The Links at Spanish Bay, fine Hawaiian-fusion cuisine at Roy's, as well as Tuscan-inspired dishes at Peppoli. The resort's exclusive boutique hotel, Casa Palmero, is a 24-room Mediterranean Villa complete with living room, private concierge, lush gardens and fountains. The adjacent Spa at Pebble Beach features signature treatments based on the healing properties of the sea and forest.
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Rancho Valencia Resort
& Spa
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Southern California’s
only Relais & Chateau property, boasts 49
luxuriously appointed suites, each with a fireplace
and private garden terrace, a renowned tennis
program and playing privileges at four nearby
golf courses. In addition, a breathtaking 10,000
square-foot spa that opened in 2006 features 10
luxurious treatment rooms and unique treatment
programs that tap into the region’s indigenous
natural ingredients. The resort also features
The Villas at Rancho Valencia Resort, the only
private residence club in Rancho Santa Fe, offering
12 luxury villas and an entré into the
lifestyle of the exclusive Rancho Santa Fe community.
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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.
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Solage Calistoga
Solage Calistoga is the first resort property from Solage Hotels & Resorts, an exciting new brand from Auberge Resorts, creators of some of the most sought after small luxury resorts in North America. Opening in Summer 2007, the 89-room contemporary-style property located in the Napa Valley will offer a relaxed approach to the wine country experience. The resort will feature SolBar, a casual bistro; a 130-foot swimming pool surrounded by cabanas and lounges; children's pool and play area; Spa Solage featuring treatments with a playful twist on Calistoga's spa and mud bath tradition; and complimentary "cruiser" bikes for guests to explore the property.
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St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
Overlooking the blue Pacific waters of Southern California, the St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach in Dana Point beckons guests to indulge in luxury accommodations and personalized service at its Tuscan-inspired retreat. This quintessential Southern California beach resort offers guests 400 elegantly appointed and spacious guest rooms and suites, a private beach club with "Surf Butlers," six ocean view restaurants including Michael Mina's Stonehill Tavern, an extraordinary 30,000 square foot day spa, an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed golf course and hard and clay tennis courts.
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The Inn at Palmetto Bluff
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, opened in September 2004, is the first East Coast property from Auberge Resorts, creators of Napa Valley's famed Auberge du Soleil. The Inn is located in a pristine island setting between Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA and 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 water-front manor house. Additionally, the resort features charming three and four bedroom homes surrounding the Village Green, which are perfect for family stays.
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The Peninsula Hotels
Setting the worldwide standard for luxury hospitality, The Peninsula Hotels operates seven award-winning properties: the flagship Peninsula Hong Kong, 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. In September 2007, Peninsula will unveil its newest jewel, The Peninsula Tokyo, overlooking the Imperial gardens in the city's Marunouchi District.
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The Plantation Inn
Located in the heart of Lahaina town is a charming bed and breakfast with a Mobil four-star award-winning French restaurant, located just two short blocks from the historic waterfront. The Inn's two buildings house 19 rooms and suites, each with its own unique interior design. Turn of the century architecture combined with modern amenities provide a quiet, private atmosphere that enables visitors to relax in a tropical environment. Most rooms have a private balcony or lanai; many overlook a beautifully tiled terrace with pool and spa and the adjoining pavilion.
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