December 21, 2009 at 1:38 pm (Andalucia, Exclusive Weekends, Gastronomy, Historic Hotels, Honeymoon, Luxury Hotels, Michelin Restaurants, Private, Romantic Hotel, Rural, Seville, Small Hotels, Spas, Unique, Wine)
El Bulli Hacienda Benazuza, Ferran Adria’s centuries-old estate, just outside of Seville offers a 44-room hotel surrounded by gardens, Andalusian patios, babbling fountains, and olive groves.
The decor pays homage to Andalusia’s Muslim roots without sacrificing modern luxuries, but it’s the food that counts. The Michelin two-star La Alquería restaurant by Ferran’s right-hand man, Rafa Morales serves El Bulli’s greatest edible works of art.
As Adria says “Cuisine is not something to be had, but a state to be in.”
Hacienda Benazuza
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December 1, 2009 at 10:06 am (5* Hotels, Andalucia, Choice of restaurants, Exclusive Weekends, Historic Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Private, Romantic Hotel, Spas, Urban)
Palatial luxury in Granada at the 5* Palace of the Ducks. This beautifully restored and converted classic 19th century palace is catalogued as a Cultural Heritage site.
The hotel offers 42 exquisite rooms, select cuisine in the Senzone restaurant and a Bodyna Spa.
The Presidential Suite has original mosaic floor and artistic paintings on the ceiling and superb view of the garden and city from its exclusive balcony.
And of course all those wanted luxuries plus ADSL connection.
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March 21, 2009 at 5:02 pm (4* Hotels, Barcelona, Golf, Spas)
PGA Golf Catalunya, recently voted No.3 in Top 20 European Courses, celebrates its 10th anniversary by being yet again ranked in the Top 10 by The UK’s Golf Monthly.
Formerly known as the Green Course it came 3rd in the Top 20 European Courses. The senior staff, contributors and a panel of readers made up the voting panel for the magazine’s first survey.
The 36-hole golf resort near Barcelona in the north of Spain is to host the 2009 Spanish Open from April 30-May 3 2009.
The Course was developed by the European Tour to host the 1997 Ryder Cup but due to construction delays it didn’t open until 1999 in time to host the Sarazen World Open.
PGA Catalunya Stadium Course
The estate has a stylish 4 * Melia Hotel with sauna and Turkish bath, hydromassage and fitness room and in a fantastic location an hour north of Barcelona and minutes’ drive from the glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves of the Costa Brava.
For more information visit PGA Catalunya.
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March 4, 2009 at 10:01 am (2* Restaurant, Barcelona, Luxury Hotels, Luxury Vehicle Hire, Michelin Restaurants, Private, Romantic Hotel, Spas, Unique, Urban, Vehicles)
Tags: ABaC Hotel
The ABaC Restaurant and Hotel in Barcelona is one of the latest additions to the style gurus Mr & Mrs Smith boutique and luxury hotel collection.
ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
The ABaC in the popular Zona Alta area of Barcelona makes it difficult to leave the premises and explore the city. With plenty of little luxuries: Spa with Jacuzzi, hammam, and chromotherapy room, free WiFi throughout, valet parking, huge flatscreen TV with internet, DVD/CD player, remote control lights and blinds, minibar, Hérmes toiletries.
Between Xavier Pellicer’s fusion style seven-course Michelin cuisine and the sumptuous rooms make sure it’s a several day stay to enable time to explore this amazing city.
For more information on ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
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February 16, 2009 at 6:31 pm (4* Hotels, Lanzarote, Resorts, Spas)
Lanzarote boasts a growing selection of stylish spas, the latest recruit to these ranks has just opened its doors at the four star Jameos Playa Hotel, located just outside the islands main resort of Puerto del Carmen.
The Jameos Playa spa has been fashioned from a combination of local volcanic stone. Which has been polished to a super smooth consistency, contrasting turquoise, blue and white mosaic tiling to optimum effect.
The treatments on offer are as luxurious as the surroundings – encompassing peels, massages and possibly best of all a Chocotherapy wrap. The Spa is open daily to both hotel guests and non residents alike.
Lanzarote boasts a growing selection of stylish spas. And the latest recruit to these ranks has just opened at the four star Jameos Playa Hotel, which is located just outside the islands main resort of Puerto del Carmen.
The Jameos Playa spa has been fashioned from a combination of local volcanic stone. Which has been polished to a super smooth consistency, contrasting turquoise, blue and white mosaic tiling to optimum effect.
The treatments on offer are as luxurious as the surroundings – encompassing peels, massages and possibly best of all a Chocotherapy wrap. The Spa is open daily to both hotel guests and non residents alike.
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November 21, 2008 at 9:29 am (Andalucia, Honeymoon, Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Romantic Hotel, Spas, Urban, Wedding)
Hospes Palacio de Bailío is a beautiful mish-mash of art, relics and luxury. Ask for a peaceful room over-looking the citrus patio. Feel like royalty as you soak up the sun on the four-poster sun bed by the pool.
The past and present mingle well here with thermal plunge pools, sauna and beauty salon and the ever-necessary Wifi connection, it’s a glorious retreat.
See here for more information on Hotel Hospes Palacio de Bailío
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September 4, 2008 at 9:58 am (5* Hotels, Gastronomy, Honeymoon, Hotels, Michelin Restaurants, Rural, Spanish Island, Spas)
READS is a privately owned luxury hotel on the gorgeous Island of Mallorca, nestling at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains it is surrounded by 20,000m2 of landscaped garden, its own vineyard and beautiful peaceful countryside.
A restored 16th century house, the renovations took over 7 years and have achieved a gorgeous eclectic 5* hotel.
The amentites are:
Vespasian spa
Michelin starred Bacchus Restaurant
Bistro 33
Browns Cocktail Bar
Two private salons
A 200m2 outdoor pool
A cycling centre
A boutique
3 terraces for outside dining
Reads was awarded “The Most Excellent Country Hotel in Europe 2003″ by Condé Nast Johansens.
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August 13, 2008 at 7:47 am (Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Rural, Spas, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Wine weekend
A luxury weekend is being held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Vinos de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal winery in Rioja, hosted by The Luxury Collection and Christie’s auction house.
The weekend includes
- innovative spa treatments
- fascinating contemporary architecture in a historic setting
- an exclusive gala dinner and auction from Christie’s
- culinary delights prepared under the guidance of Michelin-starred Chef Francis Paniego
- the chance to sample a range of vintage Marqués de Riscal wines
- a range of Vinotherapie treatments available throughout the weekend in the hotel’s own Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa
- the opportunity to attend a series of lectures on wine, regional art, design and architecture.
This Super Vintage Weekend takes place from Friday October 24th and its finale will be the auction by Christie’s of a unique lot of wines that includes 131 Riscal vintages dating back to 1862.
The two night weekend costs €2,495 per person or a special package is available for €250.00 per person to attend the gala dinner and Superlot Live Auction only.
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August 11, 2008 at 9:02 am (Honeymoon, Hotels, Spas, Wine Tastings)
Tags: Luxury Hotels
The famous and innovative architect Frank Gehry designed this luxurious ultra-modern cool-looking hotel which is covered in pink, silver and gold titanium.
The colours represent the wines and their packaging and the flowing almost sail-like roof flows like the countryside. This is a unique stay complete with wine cellar, vinotherapy spa and it is of course situated in the heart of Spain’s wine growing area.
For fine wine, exclusive spa treatments and exquisite dining look no further than the Hotel Marques de Riscal
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July 10, 2008 at 8:02 am (Hotels, Murcia, Resorts, Spas)
Tags: 5* Hotels, golf, resort, spa hotel, Spas
The contemporary 5* Intercontinental Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa offers a cool and modern luxurious stay. With an indoor pool, outdoor pool, state-of-the-art gym, Espa Spa and a Par 36 nine-hole golf course surrounding the hotel. Plenty for both him, her and even them!
In your bedroom wallow in a hydro-massage bath with the Moorish style wooden screens open to the window wall view beyond. This is under-stated luxury in the warmest corner of Europe.
Boasting 3 restaurants and 4 bars there’s no need to leave the hotel, this Intercontinental Hotel is a fabulous short-break destination.
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