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Auberge Resorts
 
 

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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.

 
 

Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa

Dakota Mountain Lodge & Golden Door Spa is the first ski-in, ski-out resort added to The Waldorf Astoria Collection offering the benefits of ownership with the convenience and luxury of a resort. The property boasts luxury accommodations; a Golden Door Spa; the award-winning Spruce Restaurant; meeting space; pools and a kids’ camp. Outdoor patios with fire pits, heated pools and Jacuzzis give guests areas of relaxation for use year-round.

 
 

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’ first international property 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 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.

 
 

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 lanais and beautiful ocean views. 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.

 
 

Gap Adventures

Gap Adventures, the world's largest adventure travel company, was launched in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip who craved to offer authentic grassroots style of travel. Since then, Gap Adventures has grown to become a world leader in adventure travel, offering more than 1,000 small group experiences, safaris and expeditions on all seven continents to more than 85,000 travelers a year. With cultural journeys, wildlife encounters and active adventures, Gap Adventures has a trip for anyone looking to have an authentic experience.

 
 

Grand Wailea

Situated on 40 acres fronting spectacular Wailea Beach on the southwest shore of Maui, the legendary Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa portrays the richness of Hawaii’s culture and features 780 guest rooms, 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.

 
 

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.

 
 

JW Marriott at L.A. Live

Upon opening its doors in February 2010, the JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles will be the cornerstone of the $2.5 billion Downtown Los Angeles revitalization project known as L.A. LIVE. Featuring 878 guest rooms and suites, the hotel will be the long-awaited hotel headquarters supporting the Los Angeles Convention Center and offer direct access to hundreds of thousands of traditional and unique meetings and banquet space. Those who want to get away from it all will have access to the luxurious 8,000 square-feet Ritz-Carlton Spa, enjoy culinary delights at various venues within the hotel that will include a signature restaurant at the hotel and another one at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, and venture outside to explore the plethora of dining, entertainment and sporting venues that make L.A. LIVE the most exciting new destination in Los Angeles.

 
 

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 Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West

La Quinta Resort & Club, part of The Waldorf-Astoria Collection, is a legendary resort destination that has reigned over the picturesque Palm Springs area with grace and charm since 1926. Guests enjoy championship golf at PGA West®; 23 tennis courts; the 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta®; 41 pools and 55 whirlpool spas; exceptional cuisine and shopping at The Plaza.

 
 

La Valencia Hotel

Nicknamed the “Pink Lady of La Jolla,” La Valencia Hotel is an iconic 82-year old property in the heart of the village of La Jolla, California. The 115-room hotel features Mediterranean-inspired décor and architecture along with four distinctive dining venues, all overlooking scenic La Jolla Cove and the Pacific Ocean. This landmark hotel continues to attract celebrities, politicians and business leaders from around the world with its glamour and history.

 
 

Le Sereno

Le Sereno is an intimate and elegant sanctuary in St. Barths with only 37 furnished suites and villas designed by famed Parisian designer Christian Liaigre. From the Restaurant des Pêcheurs on property and the Beach Club amenities to spa treatments by Ligne St. Barth, Le Sereno provides a personal and distinguished experience. This summer Le Sereno is unveiling three new 3,500 square feet Villas that feature four bedrooms, large living areas, fully equipped kitchens, expansive terraces, and an oversized pool overlooking the magnificent views over the Grand Cul-de-Sac.

 
 

Legends Resort Moorea

Set among a majestic landscape that spreads across 17 acres of land sits the Legends Resort Moorea® in French Polynesia. The luxe resort showcases Moorea at its best with 47 freestanding two and three-bedroom villas offering panoramic views of the sparkling multi-colored lagoons and lush mountain ranges. Villas are outfitted with fine furnishings, fully equiped kitchens and private decks with Jacuzzi hot tubs . Other resort amenities include access to the resort's private beach, signature restaurant and bar, gourmet market and a wealth of land and water activities. The Legends Resort Moorea® opened in March 2009.

 
 

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.

 
 

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.

 
 

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

Named the “#1 Tennis Resort in the U.S.” by Tennis Magazine, Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa is Auberge Resorts’ first entree into Southern California. The small luxury property boasts 49 luxuriously appointed suites as well as 18 hard courts and a comprehensive instruction program; an award-winning Spa; croquet; and access to several nearby golf courses, beach and activities in the nearby town of Del Mar. The resort also features The Villas at Rancho Valencia Resort, the only private residence club in Rancho Santa Fe, offering 12 luxury villas in the exclusive Rancho Santa Fe community.

 
 

Revana Family Vineyard

Tucked into the heart of Napa Valley, leading cardiologist Dr. Madaiah Revana found in the Revana Family Vineyard the culmination of his dream to grow and craft wines of exceptional quality. Born of his long-standing affinity for the discipline of winegrowing initiated by his boyhood on a farm in India, Dr. Revana discovered this small parcel of prime vineyard land just north of St. Helena in 1997. Compiling an intimate, collaborative team of experts including the preeminent producer of Cabernet Sauvignon, winemaker Heidi Peterson Barrett and one of California’s most respected vineyard managers, Jim Barbour, Revana Family Vineyard has quickly become known for its world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. These experts work to individually farm and vinify each separate block of vineyard acreage, home to Cabernet Sauvignon (five blocks), Cabernet Franc (one block) and Petit Verdot (two blocks) clones, thus preserving the unique qualities of the different soil characteristics and maintaining low yields of less than four tons-per-acre. With this attention to detail and winning blend of expertise, Revana Family Vineyard produces Cabernet Sauvignon vintages of unusual opulence, harmony and concentrated fruit flavors, subtly reflecting its unique address.

 
 

Shorebreak Hotel

When it opens in April 2009, Shorebreak Hotel will be heralded an exciting new era in Huntington Beach's rich history, bringing a renewed "joie de vivre" to this Southern California community's relaxed and beach lifestyle. Stylishly-designed guest rooms will feature spectacular ocean views and innovative amenities, with understated service that speaks to an sophisticated audience that appreciates the hotels' progressive beach culture and free-spirited yet trend-setting ambience. Shorebreak’s Zimzala Restaurant and Bar will be a popular attraction for locals and visitors, offering rustic Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood, surf-inspired décor and a memorable and communal dining experience.

 
 

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, an exciting 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 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 Kate Somerville facials and the signature "Mudslide" experience; and complimentary "cruiser" bikes for guests to explore the property.

 
 

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. The 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 celebrated 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.

 
 

The Citizen Hotel

The Citizen Hotel brings a new level of sophistication and luxury to the Sacramento hospitality scene and has the distinction of being the hottest and most luxurious downtown boutique hotel in the city. Located at the epicenter of California’s political home base, the hotel features whimsical politico themed venues and décor, which include: Scandal, the hip and happening hotel bar with framed cocktail napkins showcasing signatures of famed local and national political personalities; in room murals in all 198 rooms and suites featuring political cartoons and bedside lampshades inscribed with text from the California constitution; and political-themed packages and promotions at the hotel and restaurant. The hotel’s restaurant, Grange, has its own street entrance and specializes in locally grown and raised artisanal food and produce prepared by celebrated chef Michael Tuohy.

 
 

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 Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

Originally opened in 1903, The Mission Inn Hotel & 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.

 
 

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 Plantation Inn

Located in the heart of Lahaina town is a charming bed and breakfast with a Mobil Four-Star award winning French restaurant, 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.