The holiday season is always a great time to pamper yourself and get away form the hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and other Christmas holiday activities.

Mirbeau Inn & Spa is Skaneateles, New York is offering festive wine-inspired winter treatments from Farm House Fresh. Now is your chance to unwind holiday-style!

From now until January 31, 2015, hotel guests at Mirbeau Inn & Spa can fight dry winter skin with a Sugarberry Wine Down body treatment, or get pampered in peppermint with an amazing Candy Cane Champagne Dream Manicure and Pedicure.

Sugarberry Wine Down
This delectable berry-wine treatment, packed full of vitamins, begins with a nectar whole milk bath soak to calm and sooth winter skin. Next, a rasmopolitan sea salt scrub with organic vodka and fresh raspberry extract is applied to clear away rough spots, followed by a slather of an antioxidant resveratrol serum blend made from winery grapes. The treatment is completed with a whoopie white velvet buttercream-scented shea butter massage to hydrate skin and indulge the senses.
50 minutes: $125 Monday-Thursday/$135 Friday-Sunday
100 minutes (with full body massage add-on): $225 Monday-Thursday/$245 Friday-Sunday

Candy Cane Champagne Dream Mani/Pedi
This minty-fresh nail treatment will remind hands and feet why it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Starting off with a fizzy candy cane Champagne soak to soften up cold weather calluses, followed by a sweet cream-scented sea salt scrub to remove dry skin, the treatment is topped off with a dab of moisturizing whoopie cream for optimal hydration.
50 minute manicure: $65 Monday-Thursday/$70 Friday-Sunday
50 minute pedicure: $75 Monday-Thursday/$80 Friday-Sunday

For guests who book one of the seasonal spa treatments, you will also enjoy 15% off all Farmhouse Fresh products at the property’s Boutique at Spa Mirbeau.

If you are interested in staying at the luxury Mirbeau Inn & Spa in New York and enjoying as holiday spa treatment, contact us today. We can help plan and book your entire travel itinerary. To read about other luxury travel related news, follow our popular luxury blog.

Now is your chance to own a luxury property in beautiful Highlands of Scotland. Up for sale is an amazing golf and spa resort.

Located on one of Scotland’s most important privately-owned historic castle estates, you can purchase outright ownership
and fractional ownership properties in the unique Highland Tay Retreat development.

This investment opportunity is an ideal real estate investment in Perthshire in the Scottish Highlands. Property investors can enjoy on-site facilities plus spacious, luxury properties.

The Highland Tay Retreat is found in one of the most beautiful areas in the entire British Isles. It’s only minutes north-east of the picturesque village of Kenmore in Perth and Kinross and just over an hour from the historic city of Edinburgh.

Here is a a summary of what is available at the historic Highland Tay Retreat Taymouth Castle
– 13th Fractional Ownership of a freehold property
– Located within Taymouth Castle
– Own a luxury hotel suite in Taymouth Castle’s East Wing
– Outright Freehold Ownership of a property in Highland Tay Retreat
– Each owner receives a rental return of 10% of the purchase price per annum for 2 years from completion
– Impressive onsite facilities for full relaxation and enjoyment of the splendor of the Highlands
– Rental returns paid from solicitor’s escrow account
– Alternatively, you can use your property for up to 4 weeks per year.
– Facilities including an 18-hole golf course designed by James Braid (who created Gleneagles, which hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup), fishing on the River Tay and much more, including a world-class spa.

Inside the castle, Francis Bernasconi who is known as the greatest designer of fine plasterwork of the era, created a central staircase that rises up 100 feet through all four stories of the central tower. In addition, many of the castle’s ceilings were painted by Cornelius Dixon.

The scenic River Tay is the longest river found in Scotland and is famous for its Atlantic salmon. The river runs right through the castle grounds, making it a terrific place for great fishing.

So now you can own a property within the walls of a legendary Scottish castle along with an incredible hotel suite.

Pre-launch pricing for the Scotland’s Highland Tay Retreat Taymouth Castle is:
Property outright starts at £357,500 instead of £390,000
Fractional membership starts at £27,500 instead of £30,000

If you are interested in learning more about purchasing the Highland Tay Retreat Taymouth Castle in Scotland, please contact The Life of Luxury today. Be alerted to other luxury real estate announcements by following this popular luxury blog.

For true Southern hospitality and gracious service, The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina. can’t be beat.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers guests a place of both serenity and comfort, plus the luxury property is Eco certified by Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Starting this week through the end of January 2015, the world class spa at Umstead Hotel and Spa is offering a seasonal treatment with pomegranate. Pamper yourself with a full head to toe experience that’s both relaxing and healing.

Pomegranate fruit extract is a rich source of polyphenols and also is high in vitamin C. The antioxidants from Pomegranate paired with white tea will assist helping protect skin cells from damage and reduces inflammation in your body.

Customers can choose from one of the two spa treatments listed below:

Pomegranate & Fig Luxury Pedicure (75 minutes/$85)
Indulge your senses and your feet in a luxurious and pampering pedicure treatment. This spa treatment includes an exfoliation, and foot and lower leg massage. Also, enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne while you relax.

Pomegranate and White Tea Swedish Massage (75 minutes/$145)
This luxury spa treatment will transport you to a deep relaxed state. Relax and feel refreshed with the aroma of Pomegranate and White Tea. Your winter worries and stress will disappear as you’re soothed by relaxing broad strokes of massage that will end with a delightful foot massage. Length: 75 Minutes.

The Umstead Spa also features several relaxation areas that can be used either pre- or post-treatment. The areas cover two floors and include a remarkable open-roof coed current pool. The luxury pool has 12-foot-high privacy walls offering beautiful North Carolina sky views. There is also a spacious but cozy lounge located upstairs.

If you are interested in traveling to North Carolina and staying at the Umstead Hotel and Spa, contact us to help plan and book your entire stay. Follow this popular luxury blog and read about other luxury travel news.

Bear Grylls is a world-renowned survival expert and adventurer. He partnered with Parajet International to launch BG Paramotor for adventurers who strive to find additional ways of experiencing the world.

The new BG Paramotor can now provide stunning aerial views of some of the most hard to reach areas of the world. With flight time durations of up to 3 hours, BG Paramotor is ideal for long cross-country expeditions or extended local flying.

BG Paramotor is the simplest of all powered aircraft. With a small engine to drive a propeller, the device functions like a backpack under a paraglider wing. The engine provides thrust for take off and the ability to climb and maintain level flight.

Specially designed by Bear Grylls, he was quoted “I’m so excited by the launch of the BG Paramotor – I’m a huge fan of the sport and take every opportunity to take to the skies and explore. For me it is my escape!”

With BG Paramotor, now you can enjoy amazing aerial views and reach the remote back country, fly amongst the clouds and explore the distant landscape. It truly is a “one man personal powered flight.”

It get started could not be easier. Just strap on the backpack propeller and the powerful one man engine provides all the thrust your paraglider ‘wing’ needs to soar high. You will feel like a bird and be able to swoop and fly high above before returning to earth.

Attend the Bear Grylls Accredited Parajet Flight Academies and learn how to fly the BG Paramotor. The majority of students complete flight training within 10 days.

Storing and transporting BG Paramotor is quite simple. It’s easy to assemble and be taken in a large case or the trunk of your car.

The BG Paramotor Adventurer Package includes:<,b>
– BG Paramotor including a bespoke harness, wing and helmet
– 10 days training at BG Accredited Parajet Flight Academy
– Chassis Bag including first aid kit and water bottle pouch
– Prop Covers
– BG Ultimate Survival Knife
– Travel Luggage System including Travel Bag
– Spar case and Cage bag

The purchase price for the BG Paramotor Adventurer Package is £10,688 + VAT and includes all the equipment and training listed above.

This is the perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves the outdoors and wants to push the boundaries of adventure.

Bear Grylls has been an avid supporter of Parajet and used paramotors on many occasions. Most notably are two expeditions with flights over the remote jungle plateau of the Angel Falls in Venezuela, in addition to teaming up with Parajet founder Gilo Cardozo to fly over the summit of Everest in 2007

If you are ready to fly like an eagle or know somebody who would love owning the BG Paramotor, contact The Life of Luxury today. Keep up with other luxury travel news stories by following this luxury blog.

The allure of the ocean and its many underwater mysteries have fascinated many people over the years. Scuba diving is often near the top of the list of to-dos of vacationers all around the world.

It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place to scuba dive than Fiji. The luxury Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is widely recognized for providing the best dive sites available in tropical Fiji.

Jean-Michel Cousteau’s legendary father, Jacques-Yves Cousteau pioneered Scuba gear during World War II by co-creating the Aqua-Lung. The Aqua-Lung is a twin-hose underwater breathing apparatus, which allowed Cousteau and his crew to explore the world’s oceans and film incredible shots.

Nearby Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort are the world-class Namena reefs. Enjoy the opportunity to scuba dive, no matter of you are a novice or expert diver.

If safety is a big concern, now worries. The Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort dive center provides only the most cutting edge equipment plus the most experienced staff found on the island of Fiji.

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort offers guest luxurious accommodations with 25 spacious, free-standing thatched-roof huts (bures). These huts were built with local lumber and provide comfort and privacy, along with the resort’s personalized service.

All resort rooms are feature private patios to enjoy Fiji’s incredible sunsets. Also offered are rattan furnishings, a king-size bed with custom-made mattress, wooden louvered windows, overhead fans, and even a sitting area.

For those wanting to be certified scuba diver, you can achieve that goal in just three short days. The course intro starts with an instructor-led 30-minute lesson in the resort’s swimming pool. Next is a video instruction, followed by in-pool instruction, then a shallow dive (up to 18 meters).

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is offering a unique opportunity to experience the property’s luxurious accommodations and amenities along with scuba diving. Between January 6 and March 31, 2015, you can stay 6 nights but pay for only 4 nights! This deal also includes some complimentary SCUBA diving in addition to spa treatments.

The Dive & Rejuvenation Package includes one of the following options:

Three 1-tank dives for 2 adults
or
Three 1-tank dives for 1 adult and three 1-hour “Bobo” massages for other adult.
or
1⁄2 day Resort course and a 1-tank dive for 1 adult and three 1-hour Bobo massages for other adult.

The Dive & Rejuvenation Package is for a 6 night stay but pay for 4 and is priced starting at AUD $2232/USD $1,946 per adult (based on 2 adults & up to 2 children under 13 sharing a Gardenview bure). Price includes all meals, most island activities, taxes & all normal inclusions)

If you are interested in staying at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort on Fiji, and experience the true Fijian way – please contact The Life of Luxury today. Enjoy scuba diving in tropical paradise. Follow our popular luxury blog to read about other luxury travel industry news and special deals.

The fabulous Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas is a AAA Five Diamond property that’s famous for being modeled after the beautiful villages of Europe and of course – the amazing Mediterranean-blue lake and water fountain show.

Opening in March of 2015, Lago by Julian Serrano will be a new Italian restaurant concept from one of the most celebrated chefs in Las Vegas.

Lago will feature a luxurious dining room with stunning floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, thus allowing sensational views of the Bellagio resort’s iconic fountains. Next to the dining room, patrons can enjoy an open-air patio and experience waterfront seating on beautiful, 8 1⁄2-acre Lake Bellagio.

Lago will become the first Italian restaurant from the Michelin-decorated and James Beard Award-winning Chef Julian Serrano. Lago will feature a small plate menu to celebrate the creativity and signature flavors of Chef Serrano. In addition, Lago restaurant will introduce a sophisticated mixology program with unique preparations.

The small, savory Italian dishes will deliver reinvented presentations so restaurant guests can enjoy eating a wide variety of cuisine from Chef Serrano. Dining selections will include carpaccio and bruschetta; an assortment of pizzas; fresh pastas such as risotto and gnocchi; in addition to delicious tasting, main dish such as salmon, steak and chicken.

Randy Morton is the Bellagio President and COO and was quoted, “Lago pulls from rich Italian history and culture while delivering a cutting-edge culinary experience – two hallmarks of the Bellagio brand. And as suggested by the name, which means lake in Italian, Lago’s guests will enjoy the most striking Fountain views in the city.”

The interior of Lago restaurant showcases a façade to immediately capture the attention of dining guests and seen from across the Bellagio resort. Upon entering Lago, you are enveloped in a colorful, 15 by 100 foot mosaic that’s made from Italian glass and portrays an aerial map of Milan, Italy.

If you would like to enjoy a nice cocktail before or after your meal, try the intimate lounge with a gorgeous glass-and-chrome mixology counter.

Chef Serrano is excited about opening Lago early next year and stated, “Lago will deliver a fresh experience for the Bellagio guest and Las Vegas local, not only in the cuisine, but also in the ambiance. As people step into Lago, they will be embraced in a setting that is energetic, engaging, approachable and fun – all inspired by the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy.”

If you are looking to book a vacation to Las Vegas and would like to enjoy fine dining at its best at Lago restaurant in the Bellagio Resort & Casino, contact us. The Life of Luxury can assist planning and booking your entire itinerary. Read about other luxury travel news by following this luxury blog.

Karisma Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning luxury hotel collection company that owns and manages properties in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe.

The award-winning Azul Fives Hotel in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is finishing a $40 million expansion that will debut in January 2015. The resort’s new Essence Section will feature 64 luxuriously appointed suites and The Fives Plaza that will include three gourmet restaurants, two bars, a coffee shop and a gym.

The new Essence Section at Azul Fives Hotel will offer contemporary one-, two-, and three-bedroom Essence Suites that will feature – Essence Swim-Up Suites and Essence Sky Suites with expansive private rooftops complete with daybeds, Jacuzzis, BBQs and views of the lush tropical gardens, pristine pools, nearby cenote and mangroves.

The new luxury suites are spacious and ideal for couples who want to spend time together yet still want privacy during their luxury vacation. Families typically want connecting rooms, so the new suites are perfect as they offer large, shared living spaces and private accommodations.

The Fives Plaza at Azul Fives Hotel will consist of 13,000 square feet and feature three new exquisite a la carte restaurants: Koh Thai (wok cuisine), Oka Sushi (Japanese cuisine), and La Brasserie (French bistro cuisine).

In addition, the Fives Plaza at Azul Fives Hotel will feature two new bars – Nineteen Ten Mexican Cantina and The Gin Bar, which will offer 20 different types of premium gin. You will also be able to enjoy a new coffee shop named Kafeina, with patio terrace plus a state-of-the-art gym.

Who doesn’t want to relax and be pampered while on vacation. The 10,000 square foot Zen-inspired Vassa Spa awaits! Try one of the VIP couple’s massage suites, hydrotherapy areas, wedding packages, cardio equipment, weight training systems, on-site bridal and kids suites, in addition to a relaxation lounge. For the ultimate pampering experience, consider the new beachfront Sky Massage palapa.

Pricing to stay in the new Essence Section of Azul Fives Hotel starts at only $217 per person, per night based on double occupancy. In addition to luxury accommodations, you will enjoy the Gourmet Inclusive Experience (gourmet meals served a la carte, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a full service concierge, plus 24-hour room service.

If interested in booking a reservation at the Azul Fives Hotel in Playa del Carmen, Mexico – please contact The Life of Luxury. One of our travel concierge specialists can assist with your entire luxury travel itinerary. Follow this luxury blog to read about the latest luxury resort and travel news.

Chatham Bars Inn is a luxury beachfront hotel and resort located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and just a mile from Veterans Field and the historic Chatham Lighthouse.

We saw several spa treatments around Halloween involving pumpkins including the write-up we did – Try a Halloween Skin Treatment at SiSpa – Muddy Pumpkin Wrap

We wanted to share the new Cranberry Crush body treatment being offered at the Spa at Chatham Bars Inn. The Cranberry Crush body treatment uses only local products that are exclusive to the spa. The cranberry spa treatment focuses on revitalizing and purifying the body, mind and spirit.

The price for the Cranberry Crush body treatment is only$ 140 for 60 minutes. It’s time to get pampered and relax at Chatham Bars Inn.

Chatham Bars Inn also offers a chance to enjoy an enjoyable spa experience by staying in one of their luxury Spa Suites. Each Spa Suite features saunas, over-sized hydrotherapy tubs, steam showers in addition to massage tables.

Chatham Bars Inn is a short walk to the beach and recently completed a multi-million renovation. This luxury Cape Cod property has won many awards including the Forbes Four-Star award and named as one of the top resorts in the world by Travel & Leisure.

If you are interested in visiting Cape Cod, Massachusetts and staying at the luxury Chatham Bars Inn, please contact us to assist booking your luxury travel reservations. Return to our luxury blog and read about other travel stories.

Triple Creek Ranch is a all-inclusive retreat in Darby, Montana and was just named the World’s Best Hotel 2014 by the readers of Travel + Leisure.

Now you can celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family in luxury style. This will be the second annual Thanksgiving Celebration at Triple Creek Ranch, which is an adults-only, Relais & Châteaux property in the scenic Bitterroot Mountain Range of Montana.

This luxury mountain resort features 23 log cabins that all include wood burning fireplaces and private or nearby hot tubs for the ultimate in relaxation.

It’s the ideal place to spend the Thanksgiving holiday and enjoy an authentic, Western experience. The main lodge as well as guest cabins are decorated with original Western art from the resort owner’s private collection.

Be sure to bring your appetite because the main event will be the delicious tasting Thanksgiving feast to be prepared by Executive Chef Jacob Leatherman.

Chef Jacob’s Thanksgiving is planned to traditional, but also innovative as he plans ot blend various flavors of the West and the bounty of America. Wine lovers will delight. Sommelier Jeremy White will feature various premier wines such as Chappellet, Chateau Montelena, Et Fille and Merry Edwards.

While in Montana, one must enjoy the splendor of the great outdoors. Triple Creek Ranch guests will get the opportunity to enjoy day hiking, horseback riding or try fly fishing with an Orvis-endorsed guide on the majestic Bitterroot River.

Triple Creek Ranch is scheduling its first Archery Tournament or you can take at easy and simply enjoy a riverside picnic. Later in the day, gather under the soaring timbers of this luxurious mountain the lodge and enjoy a glass of wine from its cellar. The resort recently won its 10th Wine Spectator Award, and compete in a Stave Puzzle Challenge.

The day after Thanksgiving, Chef Jacob welcomes resort guests to join him in his kitchen and participate in a pie making class. You’ll learn from a master chef and taught creative recipes for those holiday leftovers.

The multi-day Thanksgiving Celebration at Triple Creek Ranch runs between November 24 to December 1, 2014. Cabin rates start at $950 per couple, per night. The cost is an all-inclusive fee and includes your luxurious accommodations, snacks, breakfast, lunch, gourmet dinners, house wines and house spirits and all featured on-ranch activities, such as cattle drives, horseback riding, dog sledding, cooking classes, etc…

If you would like to enjoy the Thanksgiving Celebration at Triple Creek Ranch, please contact us to help arrange your luxury travel reservation. If you want to keep abreast of other travel destinations, follow our popular luxury blog.

Located in Maui, Lumeria Maui is the leading retreat for the mind, body and spirit in Hawaii. This luxury retreat offers yoga, holistic educational experiences, therapies plus additional age-old disciplines that have been combined with the pioneering wave sports and adventure found in Hawaii.

Lumeria Maui was proud to have been recognized in Yoga Magazine (June 2014 issue) as one of the ultimate wellness retreats in all of North America.

Now you can experience Lumeria Maui by booking a Personal Wellness Escape Package. Escape the stress or everyday life or the crazy holiday season in the tropical paradise that is Hawaii.

The new wellness package is available between November 30 and December 27, 2014 and allows guests to immerse themselves into the culture and natural beauty of Maui. The program’s goal is to spiritually reconnect and physically restore each person.

Courses at Lumeria Maui include meditation, yoga, horticulture, sound therapy and many others. You will be taught by leading professionals. The packages is a three-night stay and you will enjoy a getaway that’s dedicated to providing rejuvenation of your body, mind and spirit.

Guests may participate in daily on-site classes and activities such as yoga, meditations and educational offerings including aromatherapy and topics of holistic health. All meals as well as a traditional Lomi Lomi massage are included.

The Personal Wellness Escape Package at Lumeria allows guests to take up to four classes each day. Between the various program activities and your meals, relax on a hammock located in the incredible Whispering Pine Forest or take a dip and swim in the property’s gorgeous saline pool.

Lumeria’s restaurant is named MuBu and offers nutritionally-balanced menus with mouth watering choices. Th efood is delicious and uses locally–sourced ingredients that even includes produce grown on the Lumeria farm.

In addition, be sure to take in the Maui surroundings where ocean, island, mountain and tropical views are at every turn.

Pricing for the Personal Wellness Escape Package at Lumeria Maui is $1,299 per person for the first three nights. If you would like to extend your stay, each night is an additional $250.

If you are interested in booking a reservation at Lumeria Maui in Hawaii, contact one of our travel concierge specialists today. Return to follow this luxury blog and read about other luxury travel and personal health experiences.

Remy Martin has announced they plan to open their first members club – La Maison Remy Martin. The club will is ideal for cognac lovers but will only be open between November 25 and December 6, 2014 in London, England.

The new club will consist of two bars serving Remy Martin cognacs and offer creative workshops plus the chance to meet talented craftsmen of London.

The La Maison Rémy Martin concept will be a first for any cognac brand but access is extremely limited. The cognac club will only be accessible for members only and personally invited by Remy Martin. For the public, if you want a chance to attend, there will be a competition where 100 lucky people can win the chance to become a member of La Maison Remy Martin.

Located in the SoHo area of London, La Maison Remy Martin can be found at 19 Greek Street and will cover all four floors of the building. On the first floor, members can experience the VSOP Bar & Lounge and enjoy the work of five talented mixologists from London. These are five of the every best and include Erik Lorincz from The American Bar at The Savoy, Alex Kratena from the Artesian and Agostino Perrone from The Connaught Bar. They will develop an inspiring cocktail menu specifically designed for La Maison Rémy Martin.

The club’s second floor will host the “Cognathèque”, whch is a retail space that features a gorgeous seating area. Mmebers can sample and buy Rémy Martin cognacs that are currently sold around the world. worldwide. Also enjoy a Rémy Martin cognac masterclass to be hosted by the International Brand Ambassadors of the house.

The third floor will host “L’Atelier Rémy Martin” which is an exclusive space where Remy Martin will collaborate with selected lifestyle brands to offer creative workshops. You can also view selected pieces of Remy Martin’s latest Futur Heritage project in partnership with ECAL,

On the fourth floor of the La Maison Remy Martin club is the Remy Martin XO lounge. The bar provides an opportunity to try Remy Martin XO serves.

If you are interested in visiting the La Maison Remy Martin in London, and taste some of the best cognacs in the world, please contact us for more information or visit lamaison.remymartin.com. Follow this popular luxury blog to read about the latest luxury industry news.