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Do you have plans to go skiing this winter season? You better arrange everything this early so you can choose the best accommodation there is and what better way to try your new pair of skis by going to St. Moritz Resort and rent The Chesa Albertini.

St. Moritz is the heart of the Swiss elite. Name any celebrity on the British entertainment A-list or even the members of the Royal family who loves to go skiing and I will not be surprised if they put St. Moritz on top of their favorite ski destination.

When you plan to go to such a beautiful place, it is only fitting you stay at one of the best private residences in that area. The Chesa Albertini is strategically located near St. Moritz. It was built back in 1665 and owned by the same family for the last 350 years. The renovation of the stunning mansion took about 12 years. It may have a long history but do not expect it to be an old fashioned type of establishment. It was refurbished under the supervision of one of the leading contemporary designers in Zurich, Hannes B. It is a combination of the best of both worlds, the unique old designs with contemporary furniture and fixtures.

It can accommodate 16 guests and it comes with personal gourmet catering, chauffeur, household staff that will make your stay there pleasurable beyond words.

Expect to shell out around US$50,000 to $92,000 for a one-week stay at Chesa Albertini. If you want the best then you are expected to pay a certain price. I believe every penny is worth the Swiss experience.

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When you want to unwind to a place where you can play a good round of golf while your wife is rejuvenating in a spa and your kids immersed at various activities created just for them, look no further, plan your next vacation at the Gleneagles Golf Resort in Scotland.

Golf enthusiasts will have a time of their life in playing not one but three different golf courses in Gleneagles. The premier golf resort has the King’s Course, the Queen’s Course and the PGA Centenary Course, which they are proud to announce, will be the venue of the 40th Ryder Cup in 2014.

If you are just starting to play the game or you want to share your passion with your kid, Gleneagles has a World Class Golf Academy. They offer lessons for beginners, intermediate and those who just want to perfect their swing.

While the resort offers the best in the game of golf, it also offers the best accommodation and impeccable services for those who also expect luxury and pampering. They do have a 5-star hotel, which has 232 guest bedrooms with some rooms designed to satisfy guests with certain preference and requirements.

To those who felt that staying in a hotel is so public, do not despair; your Scottish holiday will still be luxurious with Glenmor Village. It is located within the resort and has luxury homes, which is available via a program called Seasonal Ownership. Basically, for a one-time fee, an owner can stay on one luxury home, stay at the same time each year until 2058 plus a free access on all of the amenities that Gleneagles Resort has.

If you want a change of pace and rest your clubs for a while, then why not try other activities like shooting, tennis, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, and a whole lot more.

You can check the rates and availability of the place at this site, click here.

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When you want to take a breather and is aiming for seclusion, simplicity and stunning surroundings, the Emerald Lake Lodge is the best place to do it.  It is located at the Yoho National Park in Canada. Majestic mountain views and breathtaking lakeside scenario could only mean, Emerald Lake Lodge offers nature at its very best.

The Emerald Lake was discovered back in 1882 when a railroad was being constructed around the area and so by 1902, the original lodge was built and since then, the said Lodge expanded and there were a lot of improvement and enhancement made not only on the lodge itself but also to the roads leading to it.

By 1986, it has become an exclusive luxury destination may it be for vacation or business purposes.

It has been a perfect setting for those who want a laidback, quiet vacation.  The Lodge management intentionally did not place televisions and internet portals in the rooms as to preserve the kind of serene surroundings the Lodge offers. However, to those who cannot do without them, guests can still access them on the Game Room on the Main Lodge.

The good thing about Emerald Lake Lodge is that it is beautiful all year round, may it be summer or winter.  You can do several activities such as white water rafting, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and rock climbing during summer while you can enjoy x-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, waterfall ice climbing, toboganning, ice skating, ice fishing and dog sledding during winter.

This amazing place is only 2 and half hours away from Calgary International Airport.  Take a look at this map for graphic details and for rates and special packages, click this link to view them.

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The Bacara Resort & Spa is a world class spa resort.  It is in California, 1 1/2 hour drive from LA and so it is so natural to expect Hollywood A-listers to be strolling around the resort at any given day or time.

It is one unique resort that attracted so many people to exchange their wedding vows there.  Debra Messing from Will & Grace and Jenny Garth to name a few.  The place is not only the best place to hold weddings but also for fundraising events just like Tyra Banks United Boys & Girls Club of America.  Where else do you put extremely rich people and convince them to donate their money for charity, but on very luxurious surroundings that will remind that it is not bad to share a thing or two while living an opulent lifestyle.

Why Bacara?  The resort is a one stop luxury relaxation shop.  The whole ranch is about 1,076 acres with avocados and lemon trees around it.  The Bacara Resort & Spa is situated in front of an untamed beach.  It has around 300 rooms, 49 suites, a spa center, golf course, tennis courts, and a string of sport activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, mountain hike and bike excursions.

Dining in Bacara is another experience. A guest can choose from three amazing restaurants.  If you want casual yet stylish surroundings or formal jacket and tie with candlelight environment, they have it.

One of the best things in Bacara is their 42,000 square feet Spa center.  It is world class and everything is state-of-the-art.  All the kinds of treatments, massages, pools, sauna, are all there in one massive space.  You also have the choice to have the treatments inside or on outdoor terraces.

Most people want to stay on one place with all the amenities and facilities inside and Bacara does it all.  If you want to be pampered and spoiled to the max, then Bacara Resort and Spa is definitely the place to go.  Just prepare to spend a little more because as we all know, luxury comes with a price.

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Tired and ready to explode? There is no better way to relax your mind, body and spirit than at an award-winning luxury spa resort in Malaysia, the Pangkor Laut Resort. Get the best kind of massage and treatment bath in breathtaking surroundings.

Who would not want to get on an island that has a resort that will give you a complete menu of just about anything under the sun when it comes to relaxation. They have a spa village wherein you get to choose from 8 different pavilions, which offers various types of treatments such as Japanese whole body scrub down, a cleansing bath Malaysian style or the famous Chinese foot-massaging to name a few.

If that would not convince you yet, then check out these photos, which gives you a glimpse of what Pangkor Laut Resort, has for you.

Did I mention that it has white sand beaches, aquamarine blue water and some stunning rain forest on the outskirts? Privacy and luxury is synonymous to Pangkor Laut Resort.

The accommodation quarters are magnificent. They constructed some of the villas above the gentle clear water and some are located on the hills giving all the guests a chance to witness nature’s amazing gifts to men: beautiful sunrise and sunset.

The resort’s staff has been well trained and instructed to give each guest a royal pampering. Many celebrities who often visit the resort have enjoyed this kind of treatment. Luciano Pavarotti was a frequent quest when he was still alive and the resort even named one villa after him.

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Where do you go when you want to get away from it all and just play golf?

Sandy Lane in Barbados is one of the best out there when it comes to luxury resorts most especially if you are into playing unlimited golf. Whether you are alone or want to enjoy the weekend with your wife and kids. Sandy Lane has everything for everyone.

Choose one of the three or play the three challenging golf courses that the resort offers to its guests. A golf course which was built way back in 1961 which was played by quite a number of famous professional and amateur golfers. Tom Fazio designed another one, which is a 72-par golf paradise and the last course can give you a stunning view of the Caribbean.

While its main highlight is the three immaculately designed golf courses with lush greens and 45 holes all in all, namely, The Green Monkey, The Country Club and The Old Nine, it has several other amenities and underwater sports activities that both a child an adult can enjoy.

Experience Spa services like no other in Sandy Lane. They have professional therapists on hand to give you an unbelievably relaxing massage in a romantic Romanesque environment with the sound of waterfalls flowing around you. Just imagine spa suites that include hydrotherapy pools, private gardens, and unique treatments mixed in from the Far East and European traditions.

Dining is altogether a different experience. Since the resort is quite huge, they made sure that they have four restaurants and five bars that are strategically placed around the place. Each has a different menu to offer. You can either dine at one of them or you can have them inside your room.

At Sandy Lane, a guest can choose from 112 rooms and 5 Fully loaded Villas. If you want to stay in the private villas, expect to shell out around US$9,000 up to $25,000 a day. Prices vary depending on the season. It is more affordable if it’s during summer. They charge higher on colder seasons.

If these photos would not convince you, I don’t know what else. Check the villas availability and the different vacation packages they and make your reservations online. Get the luxury Sandy Lane experience and find out why numerous business tycoons, music moguls and Hollywood A-Listers love to stay there. Tennis number 1 player, Tiger Woods would not have chosen to get married in Sandy Lane if it is not up to par.

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Winter is synonymous to skiing and the ultra high net worth people does not just rent a ski vacation house, they stay in a snow palace like the Chalet Septieme Ciel. It is one of the grandest and luxurious private chalets in the Verbier ski resort in Switzerland.

Expect to shell out around USD$33,000 - $73,000 per week when you decide to stay at Septieme Ciel. The ultimate Verbier specialists, Ski Verbier will handle everything for you. Ski Verbier treats a winter vacation as is if it is a social event. The London office will be the one to arrange everything for you making sure all of it will be according to your preference. They maintain that as long as it is legal, they will find a way to do your request.

The moment you step out of the aircraft, an automobile will be waiting for you to bring you over to the Chalet. Guests will have a dedicated household staff and a 24/7 driving services. They boast of a delicious and sumptuous cuisine that can rival leading restaurants in the world.

The Chalet Septieme Ciel can accommodate 12 guests as it has 6 double spacious bedrooms with their own bath and shower areas. It has an outdoor relaxing hot tub wherein one can enjoy the scenic views of the snowy mountain peaks. The Chalet also offers a sauna, massage and steam room after a breezy, cold skiing trip outside. A game room for those who wanted to spend their time playing Wii and other game console is also available.

One of the best things about Chalet Septieme Ciel is its location. It is on the Sayoleyres side of Verbier and it was constructed with balconies that have an access on the breathtaking magnificent views from each room.

No wonder that the “Becks”, David and Victoria Beckham enjoyed so much their stay in the Chalet that they reportedly tried to buy the property.

Watch this video to get more views on Chalet Septieme Ciel.

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts starting this year will build a new luxury Walt Disney World resort. They just completed a deal recently wherein Walt Disney sold almost 300 acres of land to Four Seasons to be used for building a luxurious 5-star hotel with golf course for Walt Disney.

Walt Disney World already has resorts operating in some places in the world but not at this scale. This particular hotel and resort will cater to those who expect 5-star amenities and facilities, which Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts are known for.

Although, it will be a luxurious hotel, it will still be constructed and operated for family vacation experiences. Aside from 455 rooms in the hotel, they will also be offering world-class vacation homes available thru fractional ownership that will cater to those who prefer more privacy and convenience whenever they want to experience the world of Walt Disney.

Architects chosen for this project, the WATG or Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo were reported to be leaning towards a “Palm Beach” design feel to it or what they call an Addison Mizner inspired-design. WATG is one of the world’s leading design firms for the leisure and hospitality industries.

Expect the Walt Disney World Resort to open its doors to the public by 2012.

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This coming December, a new world-class luxury spa resort in Jamaica will be opening its doors to the public and it’s called Moon Dance Cliffs Resort.  Taking a break in this luxury spa resort is truly an amazing way of relaxing the mind, body and spirit.

Moon Dance Cliffs can be found in the cliffs of Negril on the beautiful Jamaican island.  The spa resort includes a luxury boutique hotel, stunning villas, two restaurants, three bars and an exclusive spa center that offers the best in achieving holistic wellness.

The hotel has 22 beautifully designed rooms and 4 stunning suites. There are around 4 villas strategically situated in the resort grounds. Each villa will have its own personal butler who will be in charge of all the guests needs.

The Spa center provides a wide variety of beauty treatments for hair, nail, skin and body. They also offer fitness and yoga classes. They installed these facilities out in the cliffs and it creates a dramatic setting which gives a guest with spectacular views of the ocean.

Moon Dance Villas boasts that it can rival other leading luxury spa resorts in the world as they did not only have a world-class spa center but the whole resort is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

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If seclusion, privacy and luxury in a tropical setting is what you have in mind, look no further and make your reservations on the best resort in Asia, Amanpulo.

Amanpulo is situated on one of the most serene and beautiful island of Pamalican in the Philippines.  It is an exclusive private island with powder white sand beaches, the clearest turquoise-blue waters and amazing coral reef which is only around 300m away from the shore. Quite a perfect place for those who want to relax with the best that nature can offer.

It is not surprising that the resort rates are from $880 to $7,900 a day. The beauty plus the kind of amenities and services you get are worth every penny of that amount.  The resort offers 40 rooms or casitas and 9 suites.  To those who want to stay connected via the internet can do so since the island is WiFi equipped.

Water Sports is a huge thing in Amanpulo. Guests can do scuba-diving or snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing and fishing.

New divers won’t be so intimidated with the sport since Amanpulo has mirror-smooth seas located on the very front of the Beach Club which they can easily navigate. Those veterans scuba divers can get to experience Amanpulo’s ultimate underwater activity by choosing from 5 night dive activities. For those who love windsurfing, best time to go there is from December up to April where the average wind blows is up to 20 knots. Sailors, novice or seasoned can use several boats including a twin-hulled Hobie Sports 21. Fishing aficionados will enjoy Amanpulo’s fishing spots.

So, have the entire island and be in charge of your vacation whether it would be for the marine activities or just a quiet afternoon reading a book lying on a hammock.  Amanpulo is the perfect travel destination.

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