Coral Beach Gem Spa is a stunning, 40,000 square-foot spa located onsite at the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun resort. This luxury spa was just been awarded a Four Star Rating for 2017 from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide.

Since 1958, the respected Forbes Travel Guide has offered travelers around the world valuable information. It’s been recognized as providing the most comprehensive reviews and ratings of hotels, spas and restaurants in the travel industry. Properties are evaluated by experienced inspectors and utilize an extensive list of 800 standards. The ultimate goal of the Forbes Travel Guide is to assist people to make the right choice for their specific travel needs.

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun Resort and Spa can be found in Cancun, Mexico. The luxury resort is located on a private piece of white sand beach. This spectacular spa includes 602 all-suite ocean front accommodations. Each suite comes with a private and spacious terrace. Gaze out towards the Caribbean Sea and the property’s lagoon-like pool.

As the originator of the leading Star Rating system, the Forbes Travel Guide has given Gem Spa the first ever Four Star Rating. This high quality, Cancun spa offers a variety of luxury spa treatments. It is now one of only two spas with the Four Star Rating in Cancun. It’s definitely an honor that Gem Spa, as well as Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun resort appreciate.

By offering countless luxury spa amenities, Gem Spa is in a class by itself. Its offerings integrate the cultural influence of surrounding Cancun. As an example, its spa treatments utilize chakra-balancing gems. These gems are inspired by ancient Mayan healing practices. To start, each treatment is initiated with a unique ten-step hydrotherapy ritual. This truly relaxing process takes each customer on a journey of various water temperatures and pressures.

Gem Spa is expansive and covers over two stories of the Cancun resort. You quickly realize you’re in for a VIP experience treat. The design of the spa includes a lavish decor consisting of rich woods and sand marble. In addition, you’ll notice lighted Italian mosaics and a variety of gorgeous water features. It’s a tranquil setting that quickly helps to relax both your body and mind.

Take a much deserved vacation in Mexico and stat at the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun Resort and Spa. Get pampered at Four Star Rating – Gem Spa. Return soon to follow our luxury blog. Read about the best vacation spots in the world.

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Warm waters, sunny days and tropical beauty await visitors to the Caribbean. This scenic paradise must be experienced to fully appreciate all that it offers. From rich culture to endless white sand beaches. We want to share 3 luxury villas to consider staying at during your Caribbean vacation.

The Life of Luxury has access to numerous luxury villas around the world. From intimate to over-the-top villas, these luxurious properties are impressive. Make your next getaway a dream vacation. Enjoy a stay in a luxury villa where you can utilize endless luxury amenities.

Each of these 3 luxury villas offer something unique. They are ideal for a romantic vacation or honeymoon. In addition to being centrally located, each offers privacy and of course – terrific ocean views.

St. Barths – Villa La Tortue (Villa WV TOR)
Located in Lorient Bay, St. Barths – this luxury 1 bedroom villa is centrally located in Lorient. It’s nearby shopping, restaurants and of course the beach. Gaze out over the Caribbean and enjoy beautiful ocean views.

The bedroom is equipped with a colonial style, 4-poster king bed. We love the décor that includes several antique pieces. The bathroom is large and contemporary. For those who want a larger unit, you are in luck. Villa CAR is an adjoining unit that can be rented separately. As a result, it can also be combined with Villa LaTortue to become a spacious 3 bedroom villa.

The unit opens up to roomy terrace and pool. Therefore, sit back and take in the surrounding islands and ocean views. The terrace includes several lounge chairs for relaxing or sunbathing under warm tropical skies.

Weekly rental prices range between $3,200 and $6,600, depending on the time of the year.

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Turks & Caicos – Villa Capri (Villa TC CAP)
Located in Sapodilla Bay, this incredible 1-bedroom villa is ideal for a honeymoon or other romantic getaway. The contemporary cottage is literally steps away from the nearby beach. Hence, this waterfront cottage offers sensational views of Sapodilla Bay.

The open living room provides plenty of space. Pass through the sliding doors and walk out on to the terrace. There you’ll find an outdoor dining area, adjacent to a small pool. Relax on the provided loungers and take in the soothing ocean view.

Upstairs you will discover the master bedroom. It comes with a king-size bed. The private terrace provides great views and is furnished. The ensuite bathroom offers plenty of room and features double vanities.

Lastly, the kitchen is well equipped, including a dishwasher, breakfast bar and stools.

Weekly rental prices range between $3,995 and $7,255, depending on the time of the year.

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St. Martin – Villa Lune de Miel (Villa C LUN)

This amazing luxury villa can be found in Hillside/Terres Basses. It’s a large 2 bedroom unit that sits on 2.5 acres of lush land. The villa is newly constructed and its name is appropriately translated to “Honeymoon” in French.

You’ll notice that Villa Lune de Miel features a spacious living room. It features a plasma TV, DVD, as well as stereo tape/CD. Gaze out the glass sliders to the outdoor deck and swimming pool. Perfect for entertaining or simply sunbathing, the deck comes with loungers that surround the large pool.

Both bedrooms are air-conditioned. The large master bedroom includes a king-size bed. Walk outside and enjoy a private terrace with a spacious gazebo. The second bedroom also has a king-bed and conveniently opens up to the outdoor living area and swimming pool.

To handle any sudden power outages, this St. Martin villa even comes with an automatic generator. Other amenities include a washer & dryer, Direct TV, gas grill, electronic security gate and WiFi. In addition, the kitchen is well-equipped and comes with a large breakfast bar.

Weekly rental prices range between $3,500 and $8,500, depending on the time of the year.

Enjoy an unforgettable Caribbean vacation and stay in one of the 3 luxury villas mentioned above. Stop by again to follow our popular luxury blog. We enjoy sharing the latest travel news and announcements with our loyal readers.

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Waiting for your airplane flight can be a frustrating experience. Lots of people and boredom rules. But the Munich Airport in Germany is bringing a little of the Alps to your next dining experience. Enjoy the new Alpine-themed restaurant – Sportalm.

Inside Terminal 2 at the Munich Airport, Sportalm restaurant is the latest addition for foodies to try while hanging out. The new dining establishment offers guests true, mountain-themed decor as well as Alpine specialties.

Vacation and business flight passengers have always had a variety of food choices in Terminal 2 at the Munich Airport. But none as unique as Sportalm. In sync with the alpine theme, patrons at Sportalm can be seated in a real gondola! That’s right – wow. The gondola is the real deal. It actually comes from a ski lift. Once seated inside, you can enjoy views of rocky slopes, plus snowy peaks.

In addition, the gondola provides views of the lower-level sports bar area and an upper-level sun terrace. The second level of the restaurant is scheduled to open next month, in April.

But that is not all. The Alps theme is evident everywhere you look. The restaurant has an open concept so customers don’t feel packed in. The theme includes an old barn door, large tree trunks and a stone trough similar to one found in a traditional Upper Bavarian farmhouse.

Of course watching sports is a favorite pastime while you wait for your next airline flight. As a result, sports fans are in luck here. Enjoy your fave sport on big screen TV’s, while having a great meal.

The food here at Sportalm restaurant is quite delicious. Choose tasty items from the establishment’s natural, home-style menu. There is something available for everyone. For example, try the popular kaiserschmarrn, as well as pasta dishes and salads.

The Munich Airport was opened in 1992. It’s been dubbed an “airport city.” Therefore, the modern airport i s widely recognized as one of the most efficient and attractive hubs found anywhere in the world.

When traveling through Munich, Germany be sure to stop for a meal at Sportalm restaurant. Contact The Life of Luxury to help you plan and book your next luxury travel getaway. Our luxury blog is full of wonderful travel destinations.

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Cruising on a luxury yacht is for many, a dream vacation. The open seas, warm air and 360 degree views are unbelievable. Make it a reality by booking the M/Y My Way luxury yacht from Mondomarine.

The motor yacht My May yacht was built in 2005 and underwent a refitting last year. It’s time for you to enjoy an unbelievable experience. Make plans to cruise in VIP style. This 40.05 meter (131 feet 5 inches) superyacht awaits your family and friends to come aboard!

The My Way yacht was built by Mondomarine and provides its guests 5 sleeping cabins. By accommodating up to 10 guests, there’s plenty of room for privacy and comfort. You will amazed by the interior decor. It is luxury through and through. The 5 cabin configuration consist of 3 double beds and 2 twin beds.

It actually feels like a floating hotel and offers endless, luxury amenities. As you cruise the western Mediterranean Sea, you’ll feel like a king. What better way than be part of an outstanding, luxury cruise experience.

Don’t worry that you can’t connect with the world back home. This luxury yacht is equipped with WiFi. Tweet about your journey and send incredible photos via Instagram.

When it’s time to relax and take in the beautiful surrounding, take a soak in the on-deck jacuzzi. Summers in the Mediterranean can be quite hot. Beat the heat and head indoors to cool down with the yacht’s own air conditioning system.

When you take a luxury vacation, who wants to do all the work? Of course, noone! No worries. M/Y My Way comes with a professional crew of 8 people. Enjoy a high-level of service from the staff. They clean and provide cooking services, plus assist with your sightseeing plans during ports of call.

What is a luxury cruise, without some toys to enjoy and play with on the open waters? As a result, M/Y My Way has you covered. The M/Y Way yacht comes a wide selection of toys and tenders. There’s a tender BSC 6.5m with a 150 HP Yamaha outboard. Try one of 2 3-person Jetski Yamaha racing edition VX cruisers. In addition, enjoy 2 water skis, 2 wakeboards, a knee board and 2 single inflatable donuts. For a little fun under the water, the yacht even has snorkeling equipment.

In case you enjoy seafood and want to want to experience awesome salt water fishing, the yacht also provide fishing equipment. Cook up your catch and enjoy dining under the stars. Doesn’t get any better than that!

Are you ready for a take a luxury yacht charter? Contact us today to book your next luxury vacation on M/Y My Way. Stop by soon to read more luxury travel articles. We love sharing travel news on our luxury blog.

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Sometimes guys just went to travel together and do what guys like to do. This growing trend is known in the travel industry as a Mancation. We would like to share a terrific Mancation getaway at Grand Solmar Lands End Resort & Spa.

Los Cabos is located on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. Los Cabos has become Mexico’s fastest growing resort area. It offers miles of uncrowded, white sand beaches as well as empty desert. Grand Solmar Lands End Resort & Spa is one of the premier resorts found in Los Cabos.

Mancations aren’t new. Men have long taken fishing trips, dude ranch stays and sports related trips together. But many luxury resorts are increasingly offering travel packages targeting the male demographic.

Land’s End is the name of Baja’s most coveted and private location. It’s close to the marina and many attractions found in Cabo San Lucas. The resort is located in this ideal area. Men will really enjoy the countless outdoor activities. As a result, they can try a weekend of surfing, mountain biking, sports fishing, ATVing, scuba diving, plus many more.

The resort’s Mancation getaway package is the ultimate guys weekend in this Mexican paradise. Ricardo Orozco is the resort’s Vice President of Operations and was quoted, “The fishing here in Cabo is world-renowned and I have had the pleasure of seeing countless groups smiling wide after an all-day expedition including King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden who we had the pleasure of hosting earlier this year. Often times, guests choose to take advantage of our “Hook & Cook” program that allows them to enjoy their catch-of-the-day for dinner prepared by one of our fantastic chefs.”

Sun and sand and fun-filled activities await. But after a long day, you deserve a little pampering and relaxation. Consider a soothing massage at Sea Spa at Land’s End. Take in the awesome Pacific Ocean views from a private cabana. The cabana is nestled among a natural rock formation that surrounds the resort’s expansive property.

Even though downtown Cabo San Lucas is nearby, the Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa provides a remote and private environment for its guests. You feel like you’re on our own sanctuary. As a result, you can simply unwind in this tranquil locale.

There is a great ocean fishing year-round in Los Cabos. Peak season is typically between November and March. Since the Solmar resort has its own boat fleet, it makes booking your fishing trip a breeze. Available boat sizes come up to 39 feet in length. Each boat includes a captain and mate, plus other amenities. One of the perks is you can have your daily catch prepared and served for a delicious dinner meal. The resort offers its popular Hook & Cook program.

If the guys want to take it down a notch and take it easy on-site, they are in luck. Since there are numerous in-house activities to enjoy, it will never be a dull moment. Enjoy a delicious cocktail or try tequila tasting at the Sports Bar. Just hang with your boys and chill in VIP style. In addition, watch you favorite NFL team on big screen TV’s and munch on great tasting food and snacks.

Your mancation getaway includes luxury accommodations. Choose from two, three and four bedroom penthouses. The various, bedroom options gives your party shared accommodation choices.

Plan your next guys trip at the Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa, Their mancation getaway options make for a perfect time with the boys in Los Cabos, Mexico. Follow our popular luxury blog for more travel industry news.

Photo: Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa

If you ever loved the life of luxury travel and luxury hotels, El Pаlаuеt Living іѕ home to chic centre-city ѕuіtеѕ wіth hіgh roofs, stained glаѕѕ windows, brilliant whіtе furnіturе аnd саrvеd mоldіngѕ. Stay in VIP style while visiting Barcelona, Spain!

In an аrt nouveau building thаt dates bасk tо 1906, еасh aesthetically dеѕіgnеd ѕuіtе at El Pаlаuеt Living lіkеwіѕе comes with a реrѕоnаl assistant. Each person has іntіmаtе іnfоrmаtіоn оf еvеrу one оf Bаrсеlоnа’ѕ bаrrіоѕ.

MОЅT LОVЕD RООMЅ:
Thе bеѕt (аnd mоѕt соѕtlу) оf the Tіbіdаbо ѕuіtеѕ whісh оvеrlооk the mountains іѕ Principal Tіbіdаbо, which hаѕ a wоndеrful ѕеmі-сіrсlе ѕеаtіng area, a stained glаѕѕ wіndоw іn hаlf of thе duаl lounge аnd a ѕmаll bаlсоnу. El Pаlаuеt Living suites fееlѕ light аnd brееzу, and furthermore glоаtѕ some lоvеlу frеѕсоеѕ. Pаѕѕеіg de Gràсіа flаtѕ оvеrlооk thе frоnt of thе buіldіng; lіkе Principal Pаѕѕеіg de Gràсіа bеѕt іn vіеw оf its lаrgе tеrrасе. (Bоth Principal Pаѕѕеіg de Tibidabo аnd Prіnсіраl Passeig dе Gràсіа wеrе оnсе thе buіldіng’ѕ fundamental living quarters, thuѕ the nаmеѕ and their lаѕhіngѕ оf ѕрасе.)

RECOMMENDED ROOMS:
Chіеf Tіbіdаbо аnd Prіnсіраl Pаѕѕеіg de Gràсіа have thе most space. Hоwеvеr іn the еvеnt that hаvіng a terrace stresses уоu, opt fоr the formal.

PET‐FRIENDLY:
Small dogs саn come tоо fоr frее, but you’ll have tо саrrу all thаt thеу nееd wіth уоu – nоthіng іѕ provided. Rеmеmbеr thаt the El Pаlаuеt Living apartments аrе аll whіtе аnd rаthеr fаnсу; mеѕѕу dоgѕ mау mеаn hеаdасhеѕ.

KIDS:
Exсерtіоnаllу wеlсоmе. Bunkѕ саn bе аddеd to rooms fоr free; thе сhеf са whір up a сhіldrеn’ѕ mеnu. Bаbуѕіttіng wіth a local bаbуѕіttеr саn bе masterminded (€42.35 60 mіnutеѕ) wіth a dауѕ’ nоtісе.

ACTIVITIES:
Take уоur little ones to thе zoo аt Parc Ciutadella, or tо thе аԛuаrіum (Eurоре’ѕ bіggеѕt) on Mоll d’Eѕраnуа. Mеаndеr аrоund Poble Eѕраnуоl wаtсhіng the сrаft wоrkѕhорѕ аnd glаѕѕ-blоwіng. On thе оff сhаnсеѕ thаt thеу’rе nоt scared оf hеіghtѕ, hаvе a ride оn thе Port саblе саr from Bаrсеlоnеtа ѕhоrеlіnе over tо Mоntjuіс.

BABYSITTING:
A lосаl bаbуѕіttеr can be bооkеd fоr 60 mіnutеѕ (gіvе two days nоtісе).

NО СОMРЕLLІNG RЕАЅОN TО РАСK:
Bunkѕ, саrrіаgеѕ, ѕtеrіlіzеrѕ, сhаngіng mаtѕ аnd tоіlеtrіеѕ for lіttlе Smіthѕ can аll bе рrоvіdеd, but уоu dо need tо book ahead оf time.

MЕАLЅ:
Aѕk for a рrіvаtе gourmet chef аnd рісk уоur оwn mеnu, оr gеt organic grосеrіеѕ and trеаtѕ fоr thе lіttlе Smіthѕ delivered to your flаt.

HOTEL EATERY:
Speak and уе ѕhаll find: оn thе оff сhаnсеѕ that уоu need a рrіvаtе сhеf, a соmрlеtеlу lоаdеd ѕtосkеd fridge, a dеlіvеrу оf organic trеаtѕ or a PA-аrrаngеd brеаkfаѕt every mоrnіng ѕіmрlу lеt the рrореrtу know. Yоu won’t miss hаvіng a formal еаtеrу.

HОTЕL BAR:
Nо bаr, hоwеvеr thеrе’ѕ a curated ассumulаtіоn оf Spanish wіnеѕ, саvа аnd champagne іn suites, and with Bаrсеlоnа on уоur dооrѕtер, уоu wоn’t gо thirsty.

LОСАL BARS:
Engаgе уоur wау іntо Mutis, a саndlеlіt, velvet-clad ѕреаkеаѕу іn a private apartment building bу Bar Mut, аmоngѕt Dіаgоnаl and Pau Clаrіѕ аvеnuеѕ. Bооkіngѕ are fundamental so rеԛuеѕt thаt the аttеndаnt оrgаnіzе it(+34 934 158 515).Bаr Mut іtѕеlf merits trуіng – people еаt lаtе hеrе and іt’ѕ on the соѕtlу ѕіdе, but thе fish-centered tараѕ аrе dеlісіоuѕ. Attеmрt thе ѕсаllорѕ or thе саrрасіо huevos frіtоѕ. Fаіntlу-lіt, аtmоѕрhеrіс Andu оn Correu Vell іѕ a rеаl local’s hаunt and wеll оff thе tоrіѕt trail. In саѕе уоu’rе anxious tо trу a соuрlе of reasonable ѕhоtѕ of thе lосаl Vеrmоuth, Quimet y Quіmеt (+34 934 423 142) on Pоеtа Cabanyes іѕ thе рlасе tо gо.

LOCAL CAFÉS:
The ѕmаll, сhаrmіng Crерѕ a Bаrсеlоnа саféѕ (+34 933 015 401) serves – оbvіоuѕlу – crepes аnd gаllеttеѕ іn ѕwееt аnd арреtіzіng соmbоѕ, wіth a range оf teas аnd infusions. Pау ѕресіаl аttеntіоn tо thе hеаvеnlу Cаеlum іn thе hеаrt of the Gоthіс Quаrtеr. Stуlіѕh саfе аnd ѕhор соmbіnеd, іt’ѕ the іdеаl рlасе tо ѕtосk uр on уummу Spanish gооdіеѕ (mаrzіраn, nоugаt, brоwnіеѕ… )

ROOM SERVICE:
Rеgаrdlеѕѕ оf whether уоu need a drіnk, ѕnасk оr full-blown thrее course mеаl, El Pаlаuеt Living has a 24-hour rооm ѕеrvісе ассеѕѕіblе from thе аttеndаnt. Mediterranean аnd Japanese menus rоund оff the trаdіtіоnаl аnd mоrе fаѕсіnаtіng аltеrnаtіvеѕ.

WET & WILD:
There is no swimming pool at El Pаlаuеt Living, but make sure to make uѕе оf the wаtеrbеdѕ, ѕаunа and bасk rub rооm оn thе tеrrасе.

PАСKІNG TIPS:
Trу not tо ѕtrеѕѕ yourself in thе event thаt уоu forget аnуthіng. There is need to worry. Yоur аttеndаnt will replace аnу thіngѕ thаt are AWOL аmіd уоur ѕtау.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
El Pаlаuеt Living араrtmеnt соmеѕ furnished wіth a реrѕоnаl аѕѕіѕtаnt, who wіll joyfully sort оut аnу аddіtіоnаl еxtrаѕ amid уоur ѕtау. Rеgаrdlеѕѕ оf whеthеr уоu сrаvе fоr a bасk rub, аn hаіr ѕtуlе, a mаkе-uр соnѕultаtіоn, a ѕіttеr or ѕіmрlу ѕоmе rесоmmеndаtіоnѕ, let уоur PA take сhаrgе.

El Pаlаuеt Living is simply a luxury hotel you need to stay at. Enjoy all that Barcelona, Spain has to offer. Return again soon and read our luxury blog for more luxury travel destinations and accommodations.

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach will be a new luxury property when completed in 2018. Once opened, the luxury property will offer 250 feet of prime, oceanfront living upon 2.2 acres. It’s the ultimate luxury experience to be an owner here.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach will be a stylish, 52-story tower property offering incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean. In total, there will be 212 residences. The sizes range from 1,605 sq. ft. up to to 3,640 sq. ft. The available Penthouses offer sizes up to 6,320 sq. ft. That is VIP living.

Building plans show an impressive two-story lobby. There is four stories of glass that overlooks both the property’s pool and scenic Sunny Isles Beach.

Of course, a new luxury property like The Ritz-Carlton Residences will offer endless amenities. There will be easy access between the main pool and the beach, plus the oceanfront restaurant. There are countless activities at The Residences in Miami for resident to enjoy. There is a roomy areas for children to play and have fun in the sun. If you want to stay in shape, head to the state-of–the- art fitness center that offers ocean views.

Owners can choose from spacious floor plans. In addition, they provide a variety of ocean, city and Intracoastal views. Units offer tall ceilings up to 10 feet tall. In the penthouses, ceilings soar to above 15 feet high.

The kitchens are definitely high end. Find fine, Italian cabinets and luxurious stone countertops. Enjoy European appliances, a cappuccino maker, plus wine cooler.

Enjoy the warm weather in South Florida by hanging out on oversized terraces. Residents will enjoy a private elevator lobby to reach their home. In some residences, you will have your own private pool.

The interior is luxury from top to bottom. Each master bedroom has a roomy walk-in closet. Do your laundry with a full size washer and dryer in the unit’s laundry room.

For techies, you’ll appreciate the Smart home technology. There is WiFi Service and high speed Internet access.

Also located at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach property are two bar areas. Relax and enjoy your favorite cocktail with friends and family. One of the bars is a garden bar.

Take the fun outdoors and enjoy all Florida offers. There are many private beach amenities to take advantage of. Enjoy chaise lounges, cabanas and umbrellas. The property’s Beach Restaurant provides residents both beach and swimming pool service.

Are you ready to live a life of luxury? Make your plans to own a piece of paradise at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach is a luxury living property. We enjoy sharing high-end real estate stories like this in our luxury blog. Contact us to help you find your next dream home.

Photo: The Ritz-Carlton Residences

Want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic, tropical getaway? Melia Hotels & Resorts is a Spanish hotel chain. They are offering 3 incredible luxury vacation packages for Valentine’s Day.

Melia Hotels & Resorts founded back in 1956. As a result, they offer more than 370 luxury properties around the world, covering 40 countries. For those looking for love in the Caribbean, you are in luck. Rekindle that romance in a beautiful setting and let Melia take care of the rest.

Valentine’s Day is a day of love and caring. It doesn’t matter if you are married, engaged or are in a relationship. Spend precious time together as a couple. As a result, enjoy every minute you have together. You never know what life will bring to disrupt your lifestyle.

Three awesome, luxury properties from Melia Hotels & Resorts are – Meliá Nassau Beach All-Inclusive in the Bahamas, Meliá Caribe Tropical in Punta Cana and Meliá Braco Village in Jamaica. Therefore, aach of these luxury resorts are ideal for a wonderful couples escape.

Celebrate love in VIP style. Be sure to enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean. Warm waters and white sand beaches. That is what dreams are made of.

Meliá Nassau Beach All-Inclusive (Nassau, Bahamas)
Couples can get comfortable in the adults-only pool with DJ music and Bahama Mama cocktails. Drink straight from the pool’s wet bar and day/night activities. Guests can enjoy extra privileges when booking at The Level. Enjoy access to exclusive beach area, relax in the private lounge at breakfast or choose from a selection of premium top shelf liquors and appetizers throughout the resort. In addition, receive preferential bookings at onsite restaurants and much more.

Meliá Caribe Tropical (Punta Cana, Dominican Republic)
Flamingos, Toucans and tropical garden invites travelers to enjoy this all-inclusive hotel in the stunningly beautiful Dominican Republic for Valentine’s Day. Celebrating the day of romance with a party on property, Tuesday, February 14. Guests will be encouraged to bring their loved one and dance along to a live DJ. Additionally, the hotel is offering 25% the regular rate with promo code MCT&TL until 2/10/17, which is an ideal opportunity to experience an upgraded treat at The Level Adults Only (Meliá Hotels & Resorts elevated service concept).

Meliá Braco Village (Rio Bueno, Jamaica)
Located right next to the beach, the small and intimate resort offers big luxuries for couples. Relax with two swimming pools that overlook the sea. In addition, utilize four bars and six restaurants that offer a wide variety of national and international cuisine. Meliá Braco Village is a destination to relax and unwind, especially at Yhi Spa.

Contact us to assist you with booking a Valentine’s Day getaway with Melia Hotels & Resorts. Stop by again to read about other luxury travel destinations on our luxury blog. Live a VIP life!

Photo: Melia

Think big, live bigger. We all want more these days. Spending lots of money on tangible things is out. Memorable experiences are in. DreamMaker is now offering Passport to 50 – an incredible, luxury trip around the world, covering 20 cities in 20 days!

DreamMaker is a luxury travel boutique that caters to the wealthy. Passport to 50 is the world’s most expensive trip and is a the company’s first private jet offering. They made it ultra-luxurious by offering an around the world opportunity on a privately outfitted Boeing 767 airplane. This VIP experience is clearly targeted to ultra-high net worth clientele. The price tag is an eye-popping $13,875,000 and worth every penny!

Passport to 50 launched by DreamMaker is an over-the-top, travel experience like no other. Not only will the billionaire client travel in VIP style upboard the custom Boeing 767, but 50 close family and friends can join and accompany in a second Boeing Business Jet.

As part of this global vacation, you will cover over 50,000 kilometers or 31,069 miles). But don’t think for a second you will be spending the majority of the time in the air and not enjoying a great time on the ground. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. You’ll only be in the air about 12% of the time. To visit an amazing city means you should be able to enjoy it and not be rushed.

While creating the world’s most expensive trip, DreamMaker made sure every detail was taken into account. The Passport to 50 travel itinerary starts in Koh Samui and continues on to Siem Reap, Kathmandu, Agra, Florence, Siena, Cannes, Moulinet, London, Barcelona, Ibiza, Marbella, Marrakech, Havana, Knoxville, Kona, El Nido, A Secret Island, and ends the trip in Manila.

Highlights of this once in a lifetime travel experience include – a one-to-one ratio of guest to staff, a USD $500,000 charity poker tournament with the world’s top-ranked poker player in the air, and a hotel which will rebrand its identity to “Hotel 50” (including chipping out its marble tile in the foyer). Mining conglomerate World of Diamonds Group was commissioned to create the trip’s most luxurious amenity; a set of 18-karat gold swizzle sticks set with white and blue diamonds worth a total of USD 1 million.

DreamMaker partnered with World of Diamonds Group to create the trip’s most luxurious amenity. A set of 18-karat gold swizzle sticks that are set with white and blue diamonds. It’s a spectacular piece of jewelry that is valued at $1 million. Many of you may recall, we published an article on the world’s most expensive dining experience – Ultimate VIP Dinner – World’s Most Expensive Dining Experience at $2,000,000

For $2,000,000, enjoy The a helicopter ride and delicious, 18-course degustation dinner menu. Drink pairings of 44 and 55-year old vintage wines and eat with diamond-encrusted chopsticks. During dessert, be presented with a gorgeous 2.08 carat celebrity Blue Diamond ring designed for and worn by famous, movie actress Jane Seymour.

World of Diamonds Group Director Karan Tilani stated, “DreamMaker’s commission demonstrates our expertise in creating spectacularly bespoke pieces out of fancy colored diamonds.” The gorgeous set of 50 18-karat gold swizzle sticks where designed with a spinning globe on top. Each of the 50 swizzle sticks are 20 white sparklers and represent every city landing of Passport to 50. In addition, a rare fancy blue diamond signifies the blue skies traveled on this amazing trip.

The private jet service is being offering by Experiential Aviation. Gregory Patrick is the founder and experience designer℠ at DreamMaker and was quoted, “Since 1988, we have been setting benchmarks in the experiential travel space worldwide. In 2017, we will be the first to introduce Experiential Aviation as the pinnacle of private aviation.”

The custom fitted Boeing 767 airplane of course will offer flat beds for sleeping, numerous luxury amenities and chef-inspired cuisine. But DreamMaker has taken it to the next level by partnering with hypnotherapist April Norris. She was tasked with developing a holistic program to integrate cutting-edge wearable sleep technology and alternative wellness techniques. For example, hypnotherapy, Ayurvedic medicine, and Reiki healing. Gregory Patrick explains, “It is irrelevant how big and beautiful your private jet is if you are unable to relax comfortably or get the required amount of sleep on the plane.”

Talk about going that extra mile for your client, Hotel 41 in London became the first property to completely undergo a rebrand mission. The luxury hotel changed their identity to “Hotel 50” in honor of the Passport to 50 luxury travel program. As a result, they plan to chip out the marble tile in the hotel’s foyer, plus commission newly monogrammed bed and bath linens. There will even be a “Hotel 50” flag hung. In addition, 50 monks’ blessings and 50,000 lotus petals will await the lucky guests.

To offer the utmost in client customer service, DreamMaker has designed Passport to 50 to include a one-to-one ratio of guest to staff. 50 professionals are being hand-picked and represent experts in their respective fields. Again, another personal touch ideally chosen for this unbelievable experience.

Gregory Patrick is a big believer in charitable causes and his Passport to 50 is no exception. We wants to help benefit children all around the world. DreamMaker has partnered with several charity organizations, including Water.org, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Starlight Children’s Foundation, as well as Whole Child International.

For example, 2,500 bicycles will be donated to rural children in Cambodia to help them attend school. He plans to build “fun centers” for 50,000 children battling life-threatening illnesses in the United Kingdom. Another example is providing clean drinking water for 50,000 at-risk children in the Philippines. These acts of kindness will truly make a difference for these deserving children in need.

Patrick proudly explains, “Through this trip, we have a way to act as a conduit to positively impact children’s lives. It makes no sense to work so hard to please the most discerning of clientele without making the same effort to balance the decadence with an element of kindness that delivers higher levels of fulfillment.

If Passport to 50 is for you, you can make your plans now and book is luxury trip of a lifetime. It is scheduled for August of 2017.

We hope you enjoyed reading about the Passport to 50 trip from DreamMaker. Contact us today if you are interested. We hope to share more luxurious travel experiences in upcoming stories from our popular luxury blog.

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During a recent stay in the beautiful Napa Valley, I had the opportunity to visit Domaine Carneros and take the “Art of Sparkling Wine“ winery tour.

As you head west on the Carneros Highway (Hwy 12/121) to Sonoma, you’ll notice the iconic Chateau-style winery up on the hill. Take a left on Duhig Road and turn right into the parking lot. It’s a well known, local landmark and a very popular winery to visit.

Domaine Carneros was originally founded by Champagne Taittinger, which is the stately Champagne house of France. During the late 1970’s, Claude Taittinger search the United States for a place to produce wines locally. He purchased a rolling, 138-acre parcel located in the heart of Carneros, Napa Valley. The classic 18th century château-style building that resides onsite today was finished in 1989. The inspiration for this gorgeous building was the historic Château de la Marquetterie in Champagne, France.

The Carneros region is famous for both its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. These two varietals are essential for the best tasting, premium sparkling wines. A varietal wine is primarily made using a single variety of grape.

It was recommended by a colleague to take the wine tour. The Art of Sparkling Wine tour provides an intriguing, educational experience. It’s a terrific way to learn how sparkling wine is made. Of course, the highlight for most is to actually taste several of the sparkling wines, as well as Pinot Noirs.

The Art of Sparkling Wine tour is offered three times a day. The tour times include 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The price is only $30 per person, plus local sales tax. The tour usually runs between 1 and 1-1/2 hours.

To start, our group of 12 people met in the a tasting room. We were all looking forward to a great VIP experience. After an intro of the winery’s history from our guide Michelle, we all tried a glass of 2011 Estate Brut Sparkling Wine. It had a crisp, yet light taste and was delicious. The sparkling wine is made using 2/3 Pinot Noir grapes and 1/3 Chardonnay. Brut is the wine industry’s common name for “dry”. Extra Brut is counter-intuitive and actually means more sweet.

We learned that Domaine Carneros uses two stage fermintation process. The first is in the large wine tanks and the second, in the wine bottle itself. The combination of sugar and yeast causes CO2, which makes the famous bubbles in sparkling wine as well as champagne. Our guide explained the term “nose” of a wine. It actually means the aroma or bouquet. The nose actually is the key method we perceive the wine’s flavor in our own mouth.

The Art of Sparkling Wine tour includes watching a 10-minute video. Then we got to walk along an observation area to see the large wine tanks and the winery’s bottling operations from above.

Depending on the time of the year and weather in the Napa Valley, the tour may include a walk to the nearby vineyards. Take in the amazing lake and vineyard views from your terrace table. After our walking tour, we ended in a tasting room and sat down to taste additional sparkling and still wines. We were served a plate of local artisanal cheeses, crackers and raisins to pair with our wines.

We tried a 2008 Prestige Cuvee which was decadent. It’s a heartier food wine with a full taste. Next was a 2012 Brut Rose that we were told is ideal with salmon. Next was a 2013 Avant-Garde red wine, which was rather light. What followed, was a heavier red wine – 2013 Pinot Noir Estate.

We all enjoyed the casual atmosphere of the tasting area and the opportunity to try many, great tasting wines from Domaine Carneros.

It was interesting to learn about the micro-climate regions of both Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. The Carneros region is perfect for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. The result is a world-class, California sparkling wine.

Once the wine tour is over, you can take your time wandering around the massive property that covers about 4,800 square feet of space. Enjoy strolling around the winery and view the grand staircase, formal gardens and fountain. It’s such a peaceful setting in the middle of this world famous wine region.

Domaine Carneros was a wonderful stop during our day of sightseeing and wine tasting. The winery is located in an incredible and beautiful setting among the vineyard covered hills. The staff was top notch and provided VIP style hospitality. I look forward to returning once again.

Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig Road, Napa, CA 94559
(707) 257-0101 or (800) 716-2788

If you would like to visit the wine country region of California, be sure to add the Art of Sparkling Wine tour at Domaine Carneros to your list of things to do. We can help plan your perfect Napa Valley or Sonoma Valley getaway. Read our luxury blog to learn about more luxury travel ideas and must-see places to visit.

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You’re on a tropical beach overlooking the warm waters of the Caribbean. It’s time for a drink. Enjoy your favorite cocktail at the new Mulberry Project pop-up at Colibri Boutique Hotels’ beachside La Zebra hotel in Tulum, Mexico.

Colibri Boutique Hotels collection consists of five properties in Tulum, Mexico (La Zebra, El Pez, Mi Amor, Mezzanine) and Little Corn Island, Nicaragua (Yemaya Island Hideaway and Spa). Designed for relaxation, the “Barefoot Chic” collection includes Found behind the La Zebra hotel is the Mulberry Project “rustic chic” bar. The Mulberry Project is recognized for pioneering the bespoke cocktail concept.

Enjoy life and try a personalized cocktail experience. The mixologists are using the best tequila, rum and mezcal to create delicious cocktails. The pop-up bar on the beach is fun atmosphere where you can order your own unique drink. Don’t get stuck ordering off a menu. First select your liquor base, then choose ingredients that suggested on a chalkboard. Mix and match and get creative!

You can choose from market-fresh fruit, delish vegetables, plus various herbs and spices that are available that particular day.

Next, decide on the type of cocktail you enjoy drinking. Maybe refreshing or sweet? How about spicy and tropical? Or what about dry, bitter, smoky, herbal and many more?

Once you have decided, the talented mixologists are ready to create your ideal bespoke drink. How fun is that?

Jasper Soffer is both the founder and co-owner of the original speakeasy, found in New York City’s Little Italy. Soffer also created the Mulberry Project. He was quoted, “We don’t believe in boredom. We want to surprise you and please you at the same time. We’ll give you a cocktail you’ve probably never had before, something that fits with the magic that is Tulum. In fact, your second cocktail may be something entirely different.”

Since you are in Mexico, how about smoky mezcal concoction? Try some local, Mexican ingredients such as mole bitters.

Under the direction of talented Chef Eleazar Bonilla, you can try these delicious cocktails at the La Zebra’s restaurant. Enjoy local cuisine and a great selection of drinks.

Are you ready to take a luxury, tropical vacation. The concierge specialists at The Life of Luxury can help you plan and book your next getaway. We can offer all-inclusive packages or unique VIP experiences.

We hope come back soon to follow this luxury blog. Travel to Mexico and try awesome cocktails at the Mulberry Project.

Photo: La Zebra