St. Regis Empire Suite Atlanta: Home Away From Home

St. Regis Empire Suite Atlanta: Home Away From Home

As many of you may or may not know I live in Atlanta.  One of my very favorite clients contacted me the other day and inquired about an extended stay and needed a rather large suite.  As many of you also may know I do not book not do I offer many US destinations.  Atlanta being one.  

 

However in this case I could not decline the chance to work on this project.  I thought about my options as they were quite limited due to my destination and knowing exactly the standard my client was used to and only one resort stood out.  A resort chain I loved in my International Destinations... St. Regis Atlanta.

 

I contacted the sales dept grabed my trusty camera and headed down for a tour of Atlanta's largest and most opulant suite the Empire Suite at St. Regis Atlanta.

 The 2,800 square-foot Empire Suite surrounds guests with every possible luxury, and the potential for many more through the services of a bespoke St. Regis Butler. With a full kitchen and elegant dining area, a piano and a fireplace, the suite is a natural venue for intimate gatherings, whether cocktails or a sit-down dinner.

Surrounded by French doors and several small Juliette balconies, the suite is open and airy. Decorated with fresh flowers, filled with original artwork and architectural drawings and furnished with plush sofas, armchairs, it is as welcoming as any fine private residence. 

Enjoy the ease and privacy of working out in the suite’s TechnoGym-equipped exercise room, relax in a deep soaking tub in a white marble bathroom, or simply unwind with music or a movie. From the latest technologies to the mahogany swirl, leather wrapped writing desk and chair, any and all desires are met.

 

 Throughout the suite, elegant crown moldings, handcrafted chandeliers and macasser ebony furnishings meld with a soothing color palette to define artful residential style. Hues of cream, taupe and mineral green along with sprays of fresh flowers create a soothing space made even more inviting with floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Allison C Patton

    AllisonCTravels@SkylineDestinations.com

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Cotton Bay Village: Barefoot Elegance

 

On my recent holiday I toured one of St. Lucia's newest residence and resort property, Cotton Bay Village.  Even on a gloomy day in St. Lucia this gem sparkles!

It is just over a year old and stunning.  From the bursts of color to the small details. Cotton Bay Village is a intimate luxury village residence and resort that caters to travelers searching for comfort and extravagance. Whether you are looking for a group getaway with family and friends, or perhaps a romanntic getaway in seclusion Cotton Bay Village has everything you desire and more. Travelers who come to Cotton Bay Village are accustomed to having their every need attended to, and the Butlers and Maids of their villas do not disappoint. 

Barefoot Elegance is the theme in this community, where residents are all on vacation, so it feels natural to walk around bare-feet, passing other villagers on the way you can be as private or as involved in village life as you wish, whilst enjoying the elegance of the luxury surroundings and the immaculate service.

The accommodation ranges from grand 4 bedroom mansions with a separate guest cottage to spacious luxury apartment suites. With water sports, including Scuba and Kitesurfing, hikes, a 1st class spa and a golf course bordering the neighborhood, families group of friends, or couples can easily make Cotton Bay Village a second home or an annual luxury holiday retreat. 

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Allison C Patton

    AllisonCTravels@SkylineDestinations.com

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Dreams Resorts and Spas to Open in Costa Rica in 2021

AM Resorts has signed on for a new Dreams Resort and Spa in Costa Rica. The 400-suite property will be the company’s first in the country, and the fourth in AM Resorts’ portfolio. The resort will be situated in Santa Elena, north of Papagayo, about an hour from the Liberia Airport, near the border with Nicaragua and adjacent to a national park. According to Alex Zozaya, CEO and president of AM Resorts, construction is expected to begin on the new-build resort before the end of 2010, with plans to open the property before the end of 2012. *Taken from Dreams Press Release

The vacation of your DREAMS features the pleasures and privilege of Unlimited-Luxury where everything is already included:  

• Elegantly manicured settings on the Caribbean's finest beaches
• Spacious non-smoking rooms and suites, graciously appointed and luxuriously equipped
• 24-hour room and concierge services
• International restaurants and lounges serving gourmet fare and unlimited premium brand beverages
• A spectacular array of day and evening activities for every age and interest
• Nearby excursion sites for shopping, adventure and history
• A friendly, fastidious staff who will make you feel like the honored guest  you are.
   

 

Your Private Hideaway: Your spacious room or suite is filled with elegant furnishings, advanced entertainment systems and a wealth of other amenities including a private terrace with spectacular views, a mini bar which is refreshed daily, 24-hour room service and concierge assistance. Many rooms and suites include a private whirlpool.

Extraordinary Dining and Refreshments: Multiple gourmet restaurants serve the finest international fare in gorgeous indoor and outdoor settings.

Friendly lounges, including swim-up bars, serve unlimited premium brand beverages.

Endless Day and Night Activities: No matter which Dreams Resort & Spa location you choose, you will always be assured of having a pristine beach front location that includes large shimmering pools, activities for sport, leisure or pure relaxation. Plus live evening entertainment, parties and surprises. Most importantly, you will appreciate the superior service of our friendly professional staff who understand the importance of your vacation time and how to make you happy.

 

Our philosophy is best described by our signature concept of Unlimited-Luxury — where everything is included — especially perfection.

                                                     
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Allison C Patton

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La Isla Bonita: Holbox, MX : Villas Paraiso del Mar

When I think of romance paired with adventure in a sleepy fishing town setting I think of  Isla Holbox.  A 26-mile-long spit of sand 40 miles northwest of Cancún.  There are no roads here, only sand. No cars, only golf carts. The warm miles that you will find here are those of only 1,500 residents and a few smart vacationers. 

You may have heard of Holbox as it is becoming known for swimming with the whale sharks. Further, Isla Holbox, home of the Whale Sharks, is totally isolated from any type of drug-related crime or violence.

 This morning as I looked though the images of this colorful town I longed to feel the sugar fine sand between my toes and the warmth of the sun on my back and perhaps a cool dip in the crystal blue waters.  I could not help but think of a holiday at Villas Paraiso del Mar.  Seclusion....  You will enjoy serenity in relaxation in this exclusive atmosphere, far from the tourism of masses.  

 Villas Paraiso del Mar will make a unique holiday where you will also dream to holiday.  Small but luxurious Villas Paraiso del Mar  has 36 suites distributed in bungalows with thatched roofs and private entrances.  All inclusive and EP plan are available at the resort.  When thinking of your next escape from reality think Holbox, think Villas Paraiso del Mar. 

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Allison C Patton

                                     AllisonCTravels@SkylineDestinations.com

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Sandals Emerald Bay: Big Break III to air on Tuesday 20th of June at 9pm EST!

 

Big Break III to air on Tuesday 20th of June at 9pm EST!  I can't wait as it was filmed at the beautiful all oceanview, all butler suite, new Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma, Bahamas.  The resort's grand opening was this past January and I have not had the chance to visit.  I am already planning my trip!  Tune in with me and let's see the ladies tee off.

The hit reality show is back and this season, eleven female golfers compete against each other for the chance at two professional Tour tournamentTom Abbott and Stephanie Sparks.  exemptions. Despite the tropical setting, it won’t be all fun and games in paradise. The familiar skills-based challenges return to test the ladies’ abilities and the drama is heightened when the women must all live together in the same island villa. Hosted 

byBig Break Sandals Resorts was filmed at 

Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas.

 

Sandals Emerald Bay features all oceanfront accommodations, five gourmet à la carte restaurants and butler service for all 183 rooms and suites. Set in the spectacular Bahamian Out Islands, this resort also offers guests a full-service marina and an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course, featured on Big Break Sandals Resorts, the Golf Channel's #1 original show.

Sandals Emerald Reef Golf Club at Sandals Emerald Bay is a championship 18-hole course designed by golf legend, Greg Norman. Set to become one of the world's greatest ocean-side clubs, the course uses an environmentally friendly seashore paspalum grass, which offers a lush, deep green canopy. Nestled in a series of dramatic fairways along the oceanfront that wind through seaside dunes, the course finishes on a rocky peninsula with a spectacular view of the ocean. Six signature holes hug the perimeter of Emerald Bay's scenic peninsula, providing unparalleled vistas along its turquoise waters. The stunning waste areas and the site's natural vegetation were used to frame each hole. The Greg Norman Course is a Par 72, approximately 7,200 yards long and was designed with Norman's philosophy to bring into play the "bump and run" shots around the greens. This will give the player the option to play a number of different shots.

 

Email me for more information and a complementary luxury included quote or information about the resort and how to enter for a chance to win a
6 day / 5 night Luxury Included^® Vacation to the all-new Sandals Emerald Bay

 

 

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Allison C Patton

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Redefining the Cayman Islands vacation experience: Cotton Tree

Redefining the Cayman Islands vacation experience, Cotton Tree is the only luxury boutique cottage hotel...

 

 

Redefining the Cayman Islands vacation experience, Cotton Tree is the only luxury boutique cottage hotel in the islands - a collection of four pastel-hued, plantation-style cottages just steps from the Caribbean Sea, amidst a lush garden setting of tropical flowers and fruits - lime, banana avocado, guava and mango trees available for the picking, and of course cotton trees for which the hotel
was named.

 

 

Owner Heather Lockington, a global traveler who was born in the Cayman Islands, built her dream, creating an authentic haven where guests can embrace Caymanian heritage. Situated on over 400 feet of beachfront property, the boutique hotel is just steps from the Caribbean Sea on the northern point of Grand Cayman's West Bay and only ten minutes from the famed 7 Mile Beach.

 

 

Cotton Tree becomes your vacation home, a private luxury hideaway where you can completely unwind and be soothed by the rhythmic sounds of the sea. Take a dip in the freshwater pool - just steps from your residence. Maintain your workouts in our fitness center, enjoy yoga or indulge in a relaxing spa treatment in the open air pavilions nestled among the seagrape trees. Guests can also experience activities hand-selected by Heather including biking to Barker's National Park, bird-watching, art and culinary classes, as well as the Cayman's world-famous watersports.

 

 

Each cottage has been carefully designed to ensure you have everything you will ever need and most everything you could want - your luxurious home away from home - chic design living spaces, gourmet kitchens, spa bathrooms, daily housekeeping service, plasma TVs, WiFi high tech security system and concierge services to complete your luxury hotel experience.

 

 

Rent just one cottage or all as Cotton Tree is the perfect setting for a Caribbean Destination Wedding, Family Reunion or Meeting.  Hope to see you in the Cayman soon!

*Some wording taken from Cotton Tree's Website*

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Allison C Patton

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Destination Wedding in Cancun: Azul Villa Carola

I have more destination wedding clients this year than in the years past.  Some of my clients are torn as they enjoy the luxury and privacy of a staffed villa location but love the amenities of the all inclusive resorts.  This year I am booking Azul Villa Carola for my clients looking for the best of both worlds.

Azul Villa Carola, by Karisma is a gracious beachfront villa with a 10,700 squarefoot interior sleeping 12 adults and eight children. This luxury six bedroom villa has many special touches – a pool, heated Jacuzzi for 10, Majordomo service and optional private chef. It also features access to Azul Beach Hotel next door, so you have all the privacy of a villa stay, plus all the facilities of a boutique resort. Add in the convenience factor – just 20 minutes from Cancun International Airport – and this villa has everything going for it. Most notable is the flexibility. You have a number of meal options, from a private chef to hotel restaurants next door, to special dining experiences. There are Add-On Luxury Packages, and exciting extras such as yacht trips and a lobster dinner on the Aqua Sky Pier.

Book by June 30th, 2010 and opt for a staffed luxury villa with private beach, pool, Majordomo and hotel access next door for only 6 guests!

Allison C. Travels

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Scrub Island Resort is Now Open!

 Scrub Island Resort is now open. It is the newest private island resort marina and spa in the British Virgin Island in over 15 years. 

The Resort is located approximately 74 miles (119 km) east of Puerto Rico (eastern Fajardo, Puerto Rico to Scrub Island, BVI), 28 miles (45 km) NE of Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 1.66 miles (2.7 km) North of Trellis Bay / Beef Island Airport ( EIS ).   

Scrub Island Resort is s a modern day discovery, an adventure in luxury living at a resort like no other. Everywhere you venture you are awed with what was, and what can be.  The Resort is comprised of suites, villas, and residences sophisticated donning earth tones, all natural stone flooring, teak wood furniture and bamboo ceiling fan.  

 Stay at little or as long as you like as some of the properties are for purchase.  This resort has all the amenities you have ever dreamed of with World-Class Restaurants, Retail Shops, 53-Slip Marina Lagoon-Style (5 for mega-yachts), Multi-Level Pool with 15-Foot Waterfall and Swim-Up Bar, 6,000 square foot Spa Villa.

 ...and don't forget the beach!

 

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Allison C Patton

  AllisonCTravels@SkylineDestinations.com

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