Hakkasan Las Vegas – Five-Level Culinary and Nightlife Mecca

Las Vegas never stops amazing people. It’s an endless parade of new hotels and resort casinos, entertainment, restaurants and nightclubs. Hakkasan Las Vegas is next to dazzle Vegas visitors.

Hakkasan Las Vegas is the new mega-nightclub / restaurant complex that can be found in the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.

The new building opened earlier this year in spring and continues to be a popular hotspot for both Vegas locals and Sin City visitors. The restaurant and nightclub can be accessed from the MGM’s casino floor across from the Poker Room.

This highly anticipated, five story high venue opened as a bold evolution of the prestigious global restaurant brand into an all-encompassing nightlife experience. It’s the ideal blend of modern Cantonese cuisine, world-class mixology and exclusive collaborations with in-demand artists across numerous genres.

Hakkasan was first founded in London back in 2001 and has become one of the most successful modern Chinese restaurant concepts to become a worldwide fine-dining brand. Worldwide locations include London Hanway Place, London Mayfair, Miami, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Dubai, New York and now Las Vegas.

The five-level space at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino offers patrons a wide variety of environments to enjoy such as the restaurant, private dining room, main nightclub, Ling Ling level, pavilion and mezzanine. The restaurant includes an interior design that’s surrounded in shades of blue signature to the brand.

Entering Hakkasan is like landing in a different world. Dining guests will be greeted by ambient sounds, scents and lighting, all key elements making up Hakkasan’s DNA, creating a relaxed mood and sensual vibe. The private dining room found on the second level overlooks the spacious main dining room.

Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant
Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant

Central to the restaurant is of course – the kitchen. It’s truly a dramatic culinary theatre operated by Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon along with his team of highly skilled wok and dim sum chefs at center-stage. The cooking team’s artistry is responsible for Hakkasan classics such as stir-fried black pepper rib-eye beef with Merlot, and silver cod with champagne and Chinese honey.

The restaurant at Hakkasan Las Vegas will be open nightly for dinner between Sunday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight.

After a wonderful fine dining experience, it’s time for a few cocktails and dance into the late Vegas night. Head up to the third level and find the first nightlife elements unveiled. First you’ll see Ling Ling Club, which is a 10,000-square-foot experience. There’s a separate, more intimate area known as the Ling Ling Lounge. Here you will get a more relaxed atmosphere with top-notch mixology.

Ascend to the fourth level and enjoy the main nightclub where oversized VIP booths surround the dance floor, offering a high-energy experience for table guests who wish to be at the center of the action. The DJ area is located in front of the dance floor and purposely designed with its array of celebrated artists in mind. The nightclub space features a custom DJ booth plus a suspended performance area. The whole area is surrounded by floor to ceiling LED screens.

Elevated above the main nightclub is the mezzanine on the fifth level. The Hakkasan Las Vegas mezzanine offers guests an area to enjoy a more private, VIP environment while still having access to the energy of the dance floor. The area easily accommodates large groups in the semi-private rooms and features their own customizable screens, sound control, coolers and mixology supplies.

Reservations for the nightclub at Hakkasan Las Vegas can be booked online at hakkasanlv.com or by calling 702.891.3838 . The nightclub is open from Thursday through Sunday – 10 p.m. until late. Nightclub guests must be 21 years or older to gain admittance. Cover charges and table reservations will vary.

To make your travel reservation to Las Vegas and experience the new Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, please contact The Life of Luxury and one of our travel concierge specialists will be happy to help you.




Experience a Royal Baby Treat In England – Grosvenor House Hotel

The buzz of the royal birth by Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William is still the rage, it’s time to consider exploring England and stay at one it its many luxury hotels.

The new Prince of Cambridge, His Royal Highness will for sure spend a large portion of his his childhood at London’s world famous Kensington Palace. Of course, Kensington Palace is where the Duke and Duchess reside and will now make it home for the newborn baby boy.

The nearby Hilton London Kensington created a ‘Tot-ter Around Kensington’ package to celebrate the arrival of the royal baby. Hotel guests will be able to enjoy a two-night shopping break, ideal for mother-daughter bonding and moms-to-be.

This hotel package from the Hilton London Kensington includes a two-night stay at the stylish Hilton London Kensington, with each guest receiving a VIP card for Westfield London Shopping Centre, which is located directly opposite the hotel. The VIP card entitles shoppers to offers and discounts of up to 20% from over 80 stores and restaurants.

Stylish moms-to-be can stock up on baby treats from several stores including – Mamas & Papas, Bébé Bisou and Atelier de Courcelles.

Another wonderful London property is the Grosvenor House Hotel. The hotel has transformed one of its luxury suites into a five-star nursery for jet-setting babies.

This luxury hotel teamed up with bespoke nursery designers Dragons of Walton Street and the transformation of of the Premium Park View Suite is amazing. The result is a stunning English nursery that was truly designed and tailored with a royal baby in mind.

The luxurious Grosvenor House Hotel is located on London’s Park Lane and long been a popular stay for the affluent and guests who want to experience the best of London.

An interesting, historical Royal fact is that both William and Harry in addition to Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie all grew up in a Dragons nursery.

It’s an amazing site as the suite was inspired from idyllic views of Hyde Park and the hotel’s legendary history. The baby nursery is fitted with bespoke, hand crafted and painted furniture.  The pièce de résistance is a beautiful dolls house toy closet hand painted to represent Grosvenor House’s signature architecture.

Choose from three unique travel packages, which are priced beginning at from £2,230 / $3,428 per night.

To make your travel reservation to visit England and stay at either the Hilton London Kensington hotel or Grosvenor House Hotel, please contact The Life of Luxury.




Chill Out in the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar on the Norwegian Getaway Cruise Ship

The luxurious Norwegian Getaway is the largest cruise ship to homeport in Miami year-round. Norwegian Cruise Line just announced that the luxury ship will now offer a true, on board ice bar.

The Norwegian Getaway’s Miami-themed Ice Bar to feature Florida-inspired SVEDKA specialty cocktails and Inniskillin Ice Wine cocktails. This is a result of an exclusive partnership with both SVEDKA Vodka and Inniskillin ice wine.

Kept at a constant 17 degrees Fahrenheit, the ship’s ice bar will feature Art Deco-style décor, reminiscent of Miami Beach’s famous Ocean Drive. The perfect way to beat the warm Florida heat.

Like its sister-ship Norwegian Breakaway, the new Norwegian Getaway ice bar is guaranteed to give crusie ship guests the ultimate chill.

The ice bar’s decor is pure Miami. It’s decorated with various South Florida-inspired elements including South Beach’s iconic Ocean Drive skyline and palm trees etched into the icy walls. You will also see a “Welcome to Miami Beach” sign and a life-size alligator throne made entirely of ice.

Plus, the entire bar on the Norwegian Getaway will include seating and glassware all made of ice. This will truly become Miami’s “coolest place” to hang out.

Reservations to enjoy the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar Ice Bar can be made between 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. nightly. Admission cost is only $20 per person and includes two signature cocktails served in specially-created drink glasses made entirely of ice.

In addition, theSVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar will also feature five Florida-inspired specialty drinks made from SVEDKA vodka and Inniskillin ice wine including:
• Carmen Miranda: SVEDKA vodka, peach liquor, orange juice;
• Tropicana: SVEDKA citron vodka, triple sec, lemon juice;
• Sittin’ on the Dock of Biscayne Bay: SVEDKA citron vodka, Inniskillin Icewine, lemon-lime soda;
• Key Largo Colada: SVEDKA colada, campari, sweet vermouth, orange syrup.
• Blue Caribbean: Inniskillin Icewine, SVEDKA vodka, blue curacao, club soda;

Imported from Sweden, SVEDKA vodka is premium vodka that is distilled five times. Inniskillin ice wine is made from grapes that are produced in the Niagara Peninsula. The SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, SVEDKA vodkas and Inniskillin ice wines are also available in all the bars and restaurants on board the Norwegian Getaway cruise ship.

For those who desire non-alcoholic drinks, two choices will be available – the Sting Ray, made of strawberry puree, pineapple juice and lemon juice; and Parrot Island, made of orange juice, vanilla ice cream and milk.

You will find the new SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar on deck eight of the ship. It will accommodate approximately 25 guests at a time. To keep warm, guest will wear hooded coats and gloves since the arctic-like room’s temperature will not rise above 17 degrees Fahrenheit.

To book a cruise on the luxury Norwegian Getaway Cruise Ship by NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) and experience the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar, please contact one of our cruise concierge specialists.




Enjoy a Luxury Spa Treatment This Fall in Las Vegas

Taking care of our own bodies is usually not on top of the list as we all battle the daily challenges of a busy life. Escape to Las Vegas and indulge on a pampering spa experience to revitalize your body, mind and spirit.

According to Julie Shintaku who is the Lead Aesthetician of The Spa at ARIA in Las Vegas, skin exfoliation is the leading trend this fall.

The luxury spas at Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand and Luxor properties in Las Vegas have just announced some incredible spa deals for the fall, including refreshing body scrubs and polishes.

Below are several luxury spa treatment specials this fall, that are being offered at the above Las Vegas resorts:

Cristophe Salon at MGM Grand
Pumpkin Pie Pedi
Revive your tired feet with a relaxing exfoliating pumpkin pedicure. For just $90, dip your toes in a whole milk softening soak, then enjoy a brown sugar pecan scrub followed by a warm organic pumpkin puree moisturizing mask. The grand finale is a silky soft honeysuckle custard lotion that’s to die for and will leave your feet feeling delighted!

POREfection Pumpkin Facial
For that perfect glowing skin this fall, try the POREfection Pumpkin Facial. This incredible skin treatment not only produces fresh, clear skin with an invigorating organic pumpkin mask, but also helps to clear congested pores and promotes oxygenation and circulation. The price for this spa treatment is only $130 and includes a 50-minute facial that will give you with plump renewed skin, and a refined complexion.
(Above spa treatments are offered Sunday through Monday until January 2014)

Spa & Salon Bellagio
Black Lava Java(r) Manicure & Pedicure
Experience an unbelievable manicure and pedicure with tropical ingredients that will leave your skin with a silky soft glow. The Black Lava Java(r) spa package features pure Kona coffee, Hawaiian chocolate and vanilla, black lava salt and coconut. The result is the delivery of real food nutrients from the Hawaiian Islands to your own skin. Mix together decadent tropical butters, luxurious oils, naturally-occurring vitamins and micro-nutrients and result is deeply nourished hands and feet. This special spa treatment package is $190 and will include a complimentary beverage made with 100% Kona coffee, chocolate, Kahlua coffee liqueur topped with whipped cream, chocolate and coconut. Yum!

Autumnal Slumber Massage
Give in and let your body go with this relaxing massage experience. For only $170, you get a 50-minute relaxing treatment that begins with a slow, gliding massage that envelops guests in warm, hot towels, creating a cocoon of lavender scented peace. This unique body massage focuses on your stressful areas and includes the Spa’s Hot Toe Bliss, which is a warm stone massage treat specifically for your feet and calves. Guests will receive a gift upon departure that consists of Chamomile Tea and a Lavender Salt Scrub.

Spa Mandalay and Bathhouse Spa
Pumpkin Spice Scrub
For only $85, this luxurious 25-minute skin scrub treatment features a full-body gentle exfoliation with scent of pumpkin spice. The spice is enriched in Vitamins A & E and carefully designed to stimulate blood circulation and reveal soft healthy skin.

Almond Biscotti Massage
This 50-minute custom pressure massage is a definite treat for your aching body. It utilizes the warm scent of Almond Biscotti and costs just $150. The massage treatment will increase circulation, relax your tired muscles and produce a general sense of relaxation that your body will appreciate.
(Above spa treatments are offered daily from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30)

Nurture – The Spa at Luxor
Autumn Harvest Spa Special
As fall is now here, the scent of the season is definitely pumpkin. The three treatments that make up this ultimate, pampering experience will leave guests feeling relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated. Receive a 25-minute body scrub, 25-minute massage and 25-minute facial. During the spa treatment you will breath in the spicy sweet aroma of pumpkin. Individual treatments are prices at only $70 each or indulge and book all three for just $180.

If your body is ready to receive the royal spa treatment, then contact The Life of Luxury to assist you in booking a relaxing Las Vegas spa experience you will never forget. It’s the ultimate pampering you deserve!




Hotel Domestique – A New Contemporary Boutique Hotel

If you are looking for a sophisticated getaway in the amazing Blue Ridge Mountains, then be sure to stay at the new Hotel Domestique in South Carolina.

Located near Traveler’s Rest, SC, Hotel Domestique is a new, contemporary boutique hotel that is a completely remodeled property blends modern style with European influences. The hotel was formerly named La Bastide.

Hotel Domestique offers a serene, hilltop setting and this intimate, 13-room hotel will cater to travelers who desire a relaxing retreat getaway in addition to those with a passion for outdoor activities.

The hotel is opened by George Hincapie, who competed in the world famous Tour de France cycling race 17 times, along with his brother Rich, and Peter Gilgan. Much of the hotel’s concept was envisioned from George’s time spend in Europe combined with Peter’s development acumen.

Each of the boutique hotel’s 13 guestrooms has been styled and appointed for luxury and comfort. Guests will find a wrought iron bed with 500 thread count linens, flat screen TV, iPad concierge, and French doors/windows that open to fresh air and the scenic views. Each room boasts a high ceiling and tasteful art, while many include patios and fireplaces.

Hotel Domestique bathrooms come with a rain showerhead and / or soaking tubs, Hermes toiletries and plush towels. Designed ina spa-like manner, the spacious bath area makes use of earth-toned materials including river rock, poured concrete and forest-colored tile.

Hotel Domestique is a haven for cyclists and will uniquely cater to two-wheel aficionados. The hotel property includes a small bike shop area with an on-site mechanic, specially designed bike storage room, BMC road and mountain bikes rentals, and mapped ride routes around the region.

The local area provides guests a wide abundance of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, golf and horseback riding. Nearby you will find Caesars Head State Park, Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, Table Rock State Park and many other nearby areas are a big draw for nature lovers.

For food lovers, Hotel Domestique presents Restaurant 17. This fine dining establishment will serve innovative cuisine in an austere setting set amongst the vineyards surrounding the property. The restaurant features Acclaimed Executive Chef Adam Cooke who offers an overall style of refined cuisine.

To make a reservation at the new luxury boutique hotel – Hotel Domestique and experience the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains, please contact The Life of Luxury.




Luxury Park Central Hotel New York – After Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

The luxurious Park Central Hotel New York is located at 870 7th Avenue across from Carnegie Hall in New York City and has been an iconic hotel for many years.

First opened in the pre-Depression building frenzy of 1927 and named Park Central, this hotel is found by nearby Central Park Midtown West.

As their multi-million dollar renovation is almost complete, this landmark NYC property features newly refurbished guest rooms, and next month will unveil elegant interiors and public spaces inspired by world famous Central Park and other popular New York locations.

The Park Central Hotel features 761 guest rooms, a grand lobby and mezzanine, plus over 15,000 square feet of diversified event areas that include 11 meeting rooms, one boardroom and a versatile ballroom with adjacent forum.

The New York City property originally was a 1,600 room hotel, then downsized to 1,450 rooms in the 1980s. At the time, is was the city’s fifth largest hotel and operating as The Omni Park Central.

The recent renovation will revive the hotel’s original grandeur with a new contemporary attitude. Park Central Hotel New York is a full service lifestyle hotel catering to a wide range of travelers.

Don Fraser is General Manager of Park Central Hotel New York and was quoted, “Park Central Hotel New York has been part of New York City’s history for close to a century, and we are excited to revive its original grandeur with a new contemporary attitude. In doing so, we retained the integrity of its architecture through a significant renovation, but updated it with chic design and amenities to seamlessly weave together old and new.”

From the neutral palettes, tranquil ambiance and authentic furnishings found in the hotel’s public spaces, guest will also find handsomely outfitted guest rooms replete with tufted fabric headboards and dark-stained millwork details.

The hotel has had several redesigns over the years but this recent one is the most significant to date. In addition, the hotel will feature a signature restaurant and bar concept, a “grab-and-go” fine foods market, plus a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Since it originally opened back in 1927, the Park Central has played host to many iconic celebrities and figures including Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason, Mae West and Eleanor Roosevelt, who kept a suite at the hotel.

As this iconic, luxury New York hotel moves into its next era with a revived elegance, the landmark building is primed to further its reputation as a premier destination.

To book a reservation at the luxurious Park Central Hotel New York in glamorous New York City, please contact The Life of Luxury.




Now Enjoy Spectacular Las Vegas Art at Several MGM Resorts Properties

Many people don’t realize that Las Vegas has increasingly attracted beautiful pieces of art to display. Sin City is not just a place for non-stop gambling action and over-the-top stage shows.

You’d be surprised to find breathtaking art from Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and James Turrell at some of the most popular Vegas resorts including the Bellagio, Mandalay Bay and ARIA.

Priceless Las Vegas art can be found up and down the world famous Las Vegas Strip, including hotel lobbies, award-winning restaurants in addition to guest rooms and luxury suites.

Mandalay Bay:
Guests checking into Mandalay Bay can view four of Peter Lik’s incredible landscape images and welcome hotel guests to their much-anticipated vacation. From a quiet forest resembling a Shark Reef’s tropical paradise to a clear blue open ocean that reminds guests of the sunny Mandalay Bay Beach, these “welcome signs” invite resort guests to leave all their troubles behind and embrace the peaceful and relaxing moments that await. The hotel changes these amazing photos four times a year create a customized seasonal greeting.

The Shops at Crystals:
Not only will fashionistas enjoy High-end fashion at The Shops at Crystals, shoppers will also enjoy two new art installations from James Turrell, one of today’s hottest contemporary artists of light and space. It doesn’t matter if you’re searching for Prada peep-toe shoes or gazing at beautiful Gucci garments, enjoy the vibrant, multi-colored light installation seen throughout Crystals. A second James Turrell installation that is named “Akhob” is available for personal viewing. Make your appointment to view Turrell’s art only inside Louis Vuitton, which is the luxury brand’s largest North America location.

Picasso at Bellagio:
Art lovers will soak in the ideal combination of both food and art at Picasso at Bellagio, named after the influential Spanish artist. Picasso at Bellagio the AAA Five Diamond restaurant and offers its fine dining customers an unbelievable, multi-sensory dining experience. Enjoy delicious dishes that are inspired by the artist’s regional cuisine of France and Spain while surrounded by Picasso’s original masterpieces. If your taste is closer to Pop Art, then find an unexpected treasure at Bellagio’s PRIME Steakhouse – a Roy Lichtenstein tapestry. The Still Life tapestry is infused with Lichtenstein’s own
“cartoonish” flair. A truly hidden gem in Las Vegas.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art:
Andy Warhol fans rejoice. The “Warhol Out West” art display at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art has been extended through January 2, 2014. The Warhol art exhibit features 56 Warhol’s finest works. Las Vegas is proud to host the only comprehensive collection in the United States besides his namesake museum in Pittsburgh, PA. You can also experience an enhanced Las Vegas art experience by joining Bellagio’s Director of Wine and Master Sommelier Jason Smith at Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing. This event is held the second Wednesday each month.

Bellagio:
The luxurious Bellagio resort has undergone a renovation project to remodel its suites and rooms. You can still take in the amazing panoramic views of The Fountains of Bellagio but inside, enjoy breathtaking rooms which are now a reflection of the famous Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Decorated with gorgeous botanical images, the art captures the work of renowned photographer Damon Clarke. You’ll feel you’re staying in a paradise of floral colors, shapes and textures.

To book your reservation in Las Vegas and enjoy non-stop gaming and entertainment action plus Las Vegas art displays and exhibits, please contact The Life of Luxury and one of our travel concierge specialists will help you.




Welcome to the Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa During Harvest Season

Ideally located in the center of the world’s largest area of fine wine vineyards, the luxurious Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa welcomes both amateurs and wine lovers to uncover the great wine estates of Bordeaux, France.

Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa is found in the center of the city of Bordeaux, in La Place de La Comédie square that overlooks the historic Le Grand Théâtre.

Bordeaux is in France’s South-West region and known worldwide for its fantastic grape vineyards and fine wine. The annual grape harvest season is the ideal time to experience one of the most crucial steps in the process of wine making.

The Wine Concierge Service at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa has impressive knowledge and strong connections with the various châteaux of the region. This insider knowledge of the local, Bordeaux wine industry can make your trip a memorable one. Hotel guests are provided a rare opportunity to access the world of fine wine, that is unsurpassed in the luxury sector.

The luxury Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa can create bespoke itineraries for its guests who are interested in discovering the secrets of great wines and exploring the wine making process. This allows you to experience the behind-the-scenes of the annual grape harvest and actually includes the hand picking of the grapes.

If you are looking for a fantastic wine tasting experience, then consider visiting Margaux, St-Julien, St-Estèphe, Pauillac, St-Emilion, Pessac-Léognan, and Sauternes. The hotel’s Wine Concierge Service can take care of all the logistics for intimate and private tastings in the various estates and appellations.

Based on this fine wine heritage, the luxury Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux has created a new ‘Wine Package’ available until the end of the year, which includes the following:
• Two nights accommodation for two including daily breakfast at ‘The Bordeaux’, the hotel’s 19th century Belle-Epoque brasserie
• Half day wine tour – Guests will be able to discover and taste wine from renowned estates Saint Emilion or Médoc, where they will learn the art of wine making and wine blending, as well as the secret for aging wine.
• Transfer to and from the estates in a private car
• Free access to the Spa and Fitness Centre
• Free access to broadband Internet and Free Wifi
Pricing for this amazing, French harvest package is €1,252 and excludes the city tax (€1.45 per person per day).

For a wonderful fine dining experience, the hotel offers a gastronomic joy in their Michelin-starred ‘Le Pressoir d’Argent’ restaurant, which is headed by Pascal Nibaudeau;

The Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa is committed to providing its guests with unparalleled experiences. It’s ideal location plus high level of expertise in the world of fine wine will make your visit magical.

For additional information or to make a travel reservation to visit Bordeaux, France and and stay at the Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa, please contact The Life of Luxury. One of our travel concierge specialists will handle all your arrangements.




Luxury Resorts Now Offering Fun Programs For Kids

The challenge with bringing children on family vacations is keeping them busy and finding engaging activities to hold their attention. Many high-end luxury resorts are increasingly offering fun programming for kids.

Children’s activities and amenities are often key for parents to have a stress-free vacation.

Here are four upscale, luxury resorts that have developed kid programs. This allows both mom and dad to get some alone time, the chance to relax and reconnect, while their kids have a blast!

· Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort –
The luxury Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort is a newly opened resort located on the famed Kuta Beach on Bali. It just launched a new family program including a wide variety of personalized amenities, activities and services for the entire family. This luxury resorts program offering include direct access to the luxurious Beachwalk, exclusive access to Miniapolis and Cheeky Monkey Playground, a special Kids Eat Free package, on-site babysitting services, access to the resort’s relaxing pools, and in-room children amenities. During their stay, children are welcome to enjoy “bottomless” soft drinks, juice, milk, or water with their kid’s bottle. In each room, kids are welcomed with a children’s gift bag, including coloring books, a children’s game, as well as Crayola crayons and pencils. Families are also invited to relax poolside, where they will have access to the free-form rooftop pool or the kids’ pool. Parents may also rest easy with the resorts’ on-site babysitting services, providing a safe and entertaining way for children to enjoy their vacation in Kuta.

· Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji –
Through the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort’s award-winning Bula Club, children of all ages enjoy a range of fun, educational and cultural activities. This amazing luxury resort property now features the Chef’s Junior Assistant program. Kids aged 6 to 12 join the resort’s Chef and a Bula Club representative helping to create a meal start to finish – they can even suggest the meal for the day. The “Junior Assistants” – equipped with a chef’s jacket and hat – receive a kitchen briefing on safety and hygiene, take a tour of the organic garden with the Chef, hand-picking herbs and garnishes, and assist the Chef with final preparations, plating and serving of the meals to the Bula Club.

· Trump SoHo New York –
Trump SoHo New York recently launched a Young Entrepreneurs SoHo program. A unique extension of the brand-wide Trump Kids program, Young Entrepreneurs SoHo offers members a suite of benefits, including personalized business cards, monogrammed robes, complimentary kid’s meals and rollaway beds, exclusive invitations to age-appropriate events, and a quarterly newsletter discussing kid-friendly events around the city, among other perks. The program also features an ongoing series of kid-friendly events – next up is a Kid’s Cooking Class on Monday, September 16 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

· Azul Beach Hotel By Karisma –
Mexico’s premier boutique hotel, Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma provides families with a vacation experience designed to foster togetherness between families and couples. For children under 5-years-old, the Azulitos Play House by Fisher Price, a play program created by Azul Hotels and Fisher-Price, which includes Jugueteca, a Toy Lending Library; and Fisher-Price playgroup sessions such as Ritmo de la Mañana (active beat) with Fisher-Price musically oriented toys for babies 6 to 18 months; Mundos Maravillosos (marvelous worlds) with Little People® toys for toddlers 18 to 36 months, and Planet Heroes™ Aventuras Azulares (solar adventures) for kids three to five years old. As one of Mexico’s top luxury resorts, this property recently launched the Mini Mayans program, designed to educate kids on the Mayan culture during their stays at Azul Hotels, including fun and interactive elements such as Give the Mayans a Mano, Mayan Cooking Classes, Mini Mayan Musicians, and Tiempo de Tiles.

To learn more about these kid programs at the world’s best luxury resorts & hotels, please contact The Life of Luxury and speak to one of our travel concierge specialists.




Halulu Heiau – Kaunolu on Lanai, Hawaii

Halulu Heiau is located next to the ancient seaside village of Kaunolu on the Hawaiian island of Lanai.

Halulu Heiau is well-preserved heiau and the site is simply full of beauty. It was once a very sacred refuge and traditional meeting place for Hawaiians back in ancient times.

Leaving inland from the eastern bank of Kaunolu, you will find Halulu Heiau across a wide gulch. Looking around, you’ll notice being surrounded by towering cliffs on three sides and view one of the most amazing sights in Kaunolu.

History states the after King Kamehameha the Great captured Lanai in the early 1800′s, he used the village of Kaunolu as his personal favorite vacation spot. The location offered him excellent fishing opportunities.

King Kamehameha rebuilt the old heiau that was once found on this site and declared it a luakini heiau or place of refuge.

Halulu Heiau was one of the last heiaus built on Lanai, because the old god were replaced several decades later when missionaries arrived on the island.

Overall, Halulu Heiau is in very good condition. The Bishop Museum built an interpretive hike through the Kaunolu Village and points out the heiau which is difficult to reach but can easily be viewed on the far side of the gulch.

Remember that Halulu Heiau is an ancient, religious site. Please be respectful of this ancient Hawaiian site.

To book your vacation reservation to Lanai or any of the Hawaiian Islands, please contact The Life of Luxury and one of our travel concierge specialists will help you book your trip.




Rent Your Own Private Island – Stay at Wilson Island on the Great Barrier Reef

Have you ever dreamed at staying on a private island? Well now is your chance. Wilson Island is an exclusive private island on the Great Barrier Reef near Australia and it’s waiting for you to enjoy it’s scenic beauty.

This tropical oasis is available for you to stay and have your own private island all to yourself! You need to be quick, since the chance to rent your own private island is only valid through the end of this month.

This could be a once in a lifetime experience for those discerning travelers who only want the best life has to offer. Make it your ultimate private island escape or maybe an exclusive wedding party? How about the most sought after girls’ getaway? The sky’s the limit!

Wilson Island is a small five-acre coral cay that’s part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The island can only accommodate a maximum of 12 guests in six safari-style luxe tents.

“Glamping” is the trendy name for the combination of glamor and camping. That personifies Wilson Island perfectly. Enjoy safari-tents that provide luxurious king-sized beds, signature duvets and bathrobes, hammocks, in addition to privately secluded areas surrounded by pisonia and pandanus trees. Don’t forget the amazing views of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the great wonders of the world.

So what are you waiting for? Why not live it up and rent your own private island!

For Wilson Island reservations through the end of this month, prices are only $447.50 per person – per night for 12 total people. Pricing includes all your meals and beverages, snorkeling equipment plus return boat transfers from Heron Island.

Getaway from the busy life back home and escape to a simpler time. Wilson Island has no mobile phone reception, no internet access and no TV It’s the quintessential island escape.

To learn more about Wilson Island or book your fantasy vacation on your own private island, please contact The Life of Luxury.