After working hard all year, it can feel great to treat yourself to a luxury vacation where you can relax and recharge. If you are in the process of planning a vacation, you are likely aware that it can be overwhelming to narrow down your options for a destination and to create an itinerary for an upcoming trip. If you are looking to take a lavish vacation without a strict budget, here are a few options that are sure to please any traveler, regardless of the experience they are looking to have.
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Bora Bora
Bora Bora is a small island in French Polynesia and is world-famous for its luxury resorts such as Four Seasons Bora Bora and Fort Region, and experiences like five-star dining and spa getaways. World-famous bungalows which overlook the clear ocean water are available for rent and are one of the best ways to make the most of your vacation. Swim in the crystal clear water with exotic fish, or charter a private boat or yacht for an afternoon if getting up close and personal with sea creatures isn’t your thing. Bora Bora is one of the top getaways for celebrities and top business executives alike and is the perfect destination for anyone looking to splurge on the trip of a lifetime.
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Maui, Hawaii
Famous for its countless luxury resorts located among lush fields and gorgeous palm trees, Maui is one of the most beautiful vacation destinations in Hawaii. For travelers looking to splurge on fun activities or indulge in a bit of self-care, the options are endless; charter a private vehicle or yacht to explore the land or sea, hire a private chef to prepare dinner on the beach, or take an aerial tour to explore the island from a helicopter’s view.
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Anchorage, Alaska
If your idea of the perfect vacation is one that is spent isolated alone or with a few close friends, Anchorage is the destination for you. Book a few nights at Ultima Thule Lodge, located in the heart of the Alaskan Wilderness, this luxury resort gives you access to outdoor adventures and the chance to relax in its famous wood-fired sauna. Enjoy the resort’s gourmet food that is freshly prepared, or consider meal prepping your own meals from a service like Lean Kitchen to ensure you will have healthy meals on-demand, even in a remote location like Anchorage.
Splurging on a luxury vacation to one of these lavish destinations is one of the best ways to treat yourself and indulge in a bit of fun and relaxation after working hard all year.
Perfectly balanced with chic, water-front relaxation, world-class dining, and pioneering wellness by Chenot.
Glamorous and full of life and energy, One&Only Portonovi is welcoming first guests, offering extensive space and privacy with spaces for both couples and families. The new luxury resort hosted its formal opening ceremony on 21 March 2021 to celebrate the new destination, and now opens its doors to the world to come and discover the newest and finest resort on the Adriatic.
One&Only Portonovi sits in Herceg Novi, at the entrance of the magnificent Boka Bay, a sheltered idyll on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast surrounded by spectacular mountains and azure sea. Adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kotor, Portonovi is designed on an impressive scale to reflect the architectural style of the old Venetian palaces of the region, including grand facades, majestic colonnades, signature red terracotta roofs, lush gardens and a golden sandy beach that rivals the finest of the Mediterranean.
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The new resort is set to become a must-visit culinary destination in Montenegro.
Championing local producers and speciality farmers, award-winning Executive Chef Nancy Kinchela showcases the flavours and culture of Montenegro and the Mediterranean. The resort’s signature restaurant, Sabia by Giorgio Locatelli, is helmed by renowned Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli, his first restaurant on the continent. Serving Southern Italian cuisine with a focus on fresh, locally sourced seafood and vegetables, Sabia offers indoor and outdoor dining, with mesmerising views of the Adriatic coastline and mountains. At Tapasake Club, the resort’s stylish social heart, the vibe will transition throughout the day from ‘chilled poolside’ in the sun, to a more vibrant location to enjoy sundowners in the late afternoon, before the tempo picks up for atmospheric evenings. Contemporary Japanese cuisine complements masterfully mixed cocktails, all whilst the resident DJ plays sounds to suit the effortlessly chic ambiance.
Through the resort’s collection of bespoke activities, guests will uncover the new Riviera with its wild beauty and rich history.
One&Only Portonovi’s Tennis Club by Tipsarevic Luxury Tennis boasts two state-of-the-art floodlit courts, with private classes available by ATP-level coaches. The Tennis Club is led by Janko Tipsarevic, the renowned Serbian tennis player famous for holding victories over many former world No. 1 players and winning four ATP World Tour titles, one ATP doubles title, three Futures, and 15 Challenger titles. Water Polo tournaments will also be a regular fixture, offering guests the exclusive opportunity to train with the celebrated national team of Montenegro.
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THE MOST COVETED ADDRESS IN THE ADRIATIC
For the first time in Europe, One&Only is offering those seeking to own their own piece of the One&Only lifestyle the opportunity to invest in a permanent home in one of the most spectacular locations in the Adriatic with One&Only Private Homes.
Taking cues from the culture, history and geography of the destination, each residence has been designed to incorporate the grand façades, majestic colonnades, and gabled terracotta rooftops, symbolic of Montenegrin architecture. Interiors are elegantly styled, inspired by the baroque palazzos of Kotor, and the nearby Venetian-built port of Perast, with owners given the opportunity to customise their villa to make it a veritable home away from home.
The four-bedroom, 15,000 metre² villa, Villa Orjen, is ideal for families, complete with its own private beach, roof garden and jetty, offering the perfect playground for every generation. Villa Lovcen, meanwhile, reflects the Montenegrin love for gatherings, boasting panoramic views of the Adriatic and open archways that lead onto the villa’s very own courtyard and private gardens, perfect for entertaining. Those in search of ultimate privacy will find it at the blissfully secluded Villa Rumija. A two-storey coastal hideaway within the resort, the residence includes three en-suite bedrooms which open onto landscaped roof decks, each its own private haven of indulgence and relaxation.
Taking cues from the culture, history and geography of the destination, each residence has been designed to incorporate the grand façades, majestic colonnades, and gabled terracotta rooftops, symbolic of Montenegrin architecture. Interiors are elegantly styled, inspired by the baroque palazzos of Kotor, and the nearby Venetian-built port of Perast, with owners given the opportunity to customise their villa to make it a veritable home away from home.
The four-bedroom, 15,000 metre² villa, Villa Orjen, is ideal for families, complete with its own private beach, roof garden and jetty, offering the perfect playground for every generation. Villa Lovcen, meanwhile, reflects the Montenegrin love for gatherings, boasting panoramic views of the Adriatic and open archways that lead onto the villa’s very own courtyard and private gardens, perfect for entertaining. Those in search of ultimate privacy will find it at the blissfully secluded Villa Rumija. A two-storey coastal hideaway within the resort, the residence includes three en-suite bedrooms which open onto landscaped roof decks, each its own private haven of indulgence and relaxation. All three villas, amongst ten available for purchase at the resort, have been aptly named after the trio of black mountains that rise from the Adriatic basin and hold great historical significance in the region.
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Inspired by Montenegro: Milena Ðurdic for One&Only Portonovi – the unique fashion accessories collection.
One&Only Portonovi celebrates the art of travel by launching the exclusive One&Only Portonovi by Milena Ðurdic collection – the limited-edition silk scarves for ladies and pocket squares for gentlemen. These unique scarves and handkerchiefs are a perfect Montenegrin gift, and the ultimate silk souvenir from the most luxurious resort on the Adriatic.
The design of One&Only Portonovi by Milena Ðurdic collection is inspired by the opulence of the resort, as well as the natural and cultural charms of the location – celebrating Montenegro as a beautiful and diverse country. Its misty mountains and deep, clear waters are presented by colours and shapes: with dominant shades of tranquil blues, sparkling gold, and bold black which drives in from the country’s name, Montenegro (Italian: Black Mountain).
Considering its captivating nature, as well as the rich cultural and historical heritage of Montenegro, Milena Ðurdic says that the design process of these special pieces was both a responsibility and a privilege.
There are two designs of scarves for ladies and pocket squares for gentlemen.
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Hidden away on the northern tip, Xarraca Bay is symbolic of the light, beauty and natural rhythms of the seasons that, like a siren’s call, will draw you back and back again. With unobstructed sunset views and surrounded by fragrant groves and artisan villages, Six Senses Ibiza (Opening Summer 2021) is the first sustainable BREEAM certified resort and residential community in the Balearics.
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Year-round programming
“Our vision is to capture the authentic Ibiza experience of community, spirituality and celebration.” – Jonathan Leitersdorf, the architect and developer.
Live layers of programming and experiences will constantly evolve to celebrate music, art, sustainable fashion,
spirituality, pioneering wellness, culinary exploration and culture, all synonymous with the island.
In the hot season (May to October), the focus is on celebration. From lazy days soaking poolside, enjoying the natural beauty of the bay or meeting an extended family of islanders, to gathering at night on long tables to explore new culinary frontiers, festive pop-up events and full moon dinners.
In the cool season (November to April), the community shares deep spiritual experiences. Six Senses Ibiza is gearing up to feature a series of immersive teaser weekends and longer-stay retreats.
The new luxury Ibiza resort offers 116 guestrooms, suites and beachfront caves, some with pools and terraces, across a 20-acre (8- hectare) site, blending into the contours of the bay. The Sea View Deluxe offers a generous rooftop garden to enjoy morning yoga or sundowners. The Seascape Suite has a separate living space that opens up onto an oversized terrace. If you’re musical, a truly unique proposition is the Cave Royale Suite, which has a secret door to the Recording Studio for when creativity strikes in the middle of the night. Each time you stay, you’ll enjoy personalized service through your own Guest Experience Maker and a host of amenities are easily bookable through the app.
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Six Senses Ibiza: What’s on offer
Culinary: Four organic restaurants and first European outpost for celebrity chef Eyal Shani, founding father of new Israeli cuisine. Much of the produce will be supplied by the resort’s own Farm.
Six Senses Spa: State-of-the-art spa and fitness, Rose Bar longevity programs, outdoor yoga deck, café and Farmacy juice bar.
Immersions: A series of retreats facilitated by Friends of Six Senses, local practitioners and partners, initially yoga, cleanse and fitness.
Music: The Beach Caves, Recording Studio and sundowner lounger with sharing plates, hosting live shows, events,emerging artist sessions and featuring avant-garde technology from McIntosh and Sonus faber.
Fashion: Agora sustainable retail concept, part entertainment, part education and part shopping experience with dress up nights and live magazine experience.
Arts & Culture: Gallery by Magnum photographers curated to reflect Ibiza’s core themes, along with events, workshops and library.
Bay: Private boat access with a fleet of resort boats, and watersports including paddle surf and boating experiences.
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Six Senses Ibiza Residences
Owning a residence at Six Senses Ibiza means accessing all the unique amenities and privileges of a Six Senses
hotel or resort, while retaining the intimacy and personal touches of a private villa. Available to a handful of owners are a number of Townhouses with intimate terraces, lush gardens and pools. When you’re not using it, you can add your residence into the resort rental pool to receive a host of additional benefits across Six Senses luxury properties.
The perfect anytime-escape: Curaçao is a place to be discovered.
World-famous for its vibrant culture, pristine beaches and coves, Curaçao also boasts spectacular dive sites and exotic marine ecosystems. With year-round temperatures of 80 degrees, it’s touted as the perfect anytime-escape.
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Sandals Resorts is coming to a brand-new destination – the Santa Barbara Resort on the island of Curaçao. This
will mark the ninth island destination for the brand in the Caribbean region. The new Sandals Curaçao will initially
include 350-luxurious rooms and suites stretched along the Spanish Water Bay and the Caribbean Sea, with a
further expansion planned in the coming years. Formerly the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort, part of a broader
3,000-acre development, the resort will be completely “Sandalized,” a process set to begin in 2021.
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Sandals Curaçao will bring the opulent resort innovations to the island, which have become synonymous with the world-renowned Sandals Resorts brand across the region. Conceptual plans for the resort include adding key
elements for the signature Sandals experience, including new expansive pools, a variety of 5-Star Global
Gourmet™ dining options and lavish accommodations, including magnificent newly constructed River Suites.
Guests will also have access to the neighboring 18-hole Pete Dye championship golf course, two onsite marinas
and 38,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, the largest on the island.
“Curaçao has a tremendous future ahead, due to this exciting new venture, which will put Curaçao truly on the global stage.” – Roald Smeets, Director of the Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort.
The luxury resort will have a positive, immediate and long-term impact on the island and the people of Curaçao. In
year one alone, it is expected to have an over $40 million economic footprint and an impressive track record on the
creation of new employment. The resort alone will add over 1,200 local jobs, comprised of 800 new team members, and 400 local tradesmen and craftsmen.
This will be followed by a positive economic ripple-effect for the community extending to the local taxi and transportation sectors, wider supply chain, agriculture, increased airlift and increased yearly tourism numbers—especially with the key US tourism market.
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Jean Nouvel for the cultural oasis in north-west Arabia.
New Jean Nouvel concept designs unveil a new era in architecture: a world-first ‘masterpiece’ resort hidden within the rock dwellings of AlUla, Northwest Arabia. AlUla’s human history began more than 200,000 years ago, yet only recently has modern tourism begun to discover the depth and diversity of its experiences and attractions.
Located deep within the Sharaan Nature Reserve, the designs draw on the nearby Nabataean wonders of Hegra,Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. In a world-first, this 2,000-year-old architectural legacy is being revived by Jean Nouvel for potentially the first time since the Nabataeans carved into the region’s millions-of-years-old sandstone rock.
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The new Jean Nouvel luxury resort, set to be completed by 2024, will include 40 guest suites and three resort villas. A retreat summit centre near the resort will feature 14 private pavilions.AlUla will be re-opening its heritage sites on 30 October in a significant step to realise its tourism ambitions, including
the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra; the ancient kingdom of Dadan; and the whispering canyons of Jabal Ikmah.
As the concepts were unveiled, architect Jean Nouvel described AlUla as “The coming together of a landscape and history; The history of past civilisations in an extraordinary landscape – the only place to create such a masterpiece.”
Nouvel emphasised the importance of preserving such a unique landscape: “AlUla is a museum. Every wadi and escarpment, every stretch of sand and rocky outline, every geological and archeological site deserves the greatest consideration. It’s vital we keep all its distinctiveness and conserve its attractiveness, which largely rests on its remote and occasionally archaic character. We have to safeguard a little mystery as well as the promise of discoveries to come.”
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Nouvel’s commitment to respecting AlUla’s landscape and ancient heritage has not meant shying away from modern architectural ideas. “AlUla deserves to acquire a degree of modernity,” he suggests. “Envisioning the future is a never-ending obligation that requires us to be fully alive to places in the present as well as conjuring up the past.”
Jean Nouvel explains how he’s adapting old ways of life to our modern world, minimising the impacts on natural and urban landscapes. To do this Nouvel has introduced a new typology of architecture never seen before, using abstraction, sculpting within the landscape itself rather than competing with it. Inspired by the Nabateans, it plays on the old ways of living to build on the present and meet the challenges of the future. Jean Nouvel integrates the way Nabateans interacted with their environment, both verticality and horizontality, to reconnect to the earth and build sustainable habitats, away from the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter.
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American luxury jeweler David Yurman announces its twelfth annual partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
David Yurman has partnered with BCRF since 2008, dedicating a pink jewelry design for the charity each year. This year, David Yurman is introducing three new styles including a Renaissance Cable Bracelet in aluminum and pink acrylic and a Cable Classic Rose Candle. In addition – for the first time ever – a Cable Bracelet in pink rubber will be sold for $20 with 100% of net profits benefiting BCRF.
The 2020 collection for BCRF also features a Cable Collectibles Ribbon Bracelet and Necklace in rose gold with pink sapphires, a Ribbon Pin in sterling silver and pink enamel, and a Pavé Pinky Ring and Pendant Disk Necklace—both with pink sapphires and rose gold.
David Yurman will donate 20% of the purchase price from these pieces sold at David Yurman retail locations in the United States and Canada and on davidyurman.com to BCRF for the entire month of October. In addition, David Yurman will donate 20% of the purchase price of the Ribbon motif pieces to BCRF for the following months through July 2021.
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Sutter Home for Hope Rosé
As one of America’s first wine companies to make a commitment to breast cancer research, treatment and education, Sutter Home has contributed more than $1.5 million to the cause over the past 20 years. The wine brand marked its seventh year of partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® with limited-edition White Zinfandel and Rosé 187mL bottles – each donning pink ribbons like the returning Sutter Home for Hope 750mL and 1.5L formats.
The Sutter Home for Hope initiative began in 2001, when one of Sutter Home’s founding family members, Vera Trinchero Torres, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sutter Home fans can help continue the fight against breast cancer by sending in their Sutter Home bottle capsules, corks and screwcaps via mail. Fans can also support the cause by sharing designated Facebook posts that will appear on Sutter Home’s Facebook page throughout the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each Facebook share and for every cork, capsule or screwcap received by mail, the winery is donating $1 to National Breast Cancer Foundation, up to $60,000. The program will run through the end of 2020.
Banded together to make a positive difference in the lives of families around the world, Sutter Home and National Breast Cancer Foundation are committed to Helping Women Now.
Terranea Turns Pink In Honor Of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month This October
Terranea, Los Angeles’ premier oceanfront luxury resort, announces its yearly Terranea Turns Pink initiative taking place from October 1-31, 2020. All month long, a portion of the proceeds from spa treatments, golf rounds, adventure activities, pink cocktails and desserts, and more will be donated to breast cancer organizations Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Since the resort launched this program, Terranea has raised nearly $100,000 for breast cancer support and research during ‘Terranea Turns Pink’.
In addition to welcoming guests for a safe and comfortable stay along the California coast, Terranea encourages guests to generously support fundraising efforts with an option to make a donation upon booking.
From savory to sweet, the culinary team has created a variety of special Terranea Turns Pink food and beverage offerings – each donating a portion of proceeds to the campaign. Purchase blush-hued and freshly baked treats, including pink Macarons, Sugar Cookies, and Cake and Meringue Pops at sea beans; enjoy decadent specialty desserts at catalina kitchen, bashi, in-room dining, and The Lobby Bar and Terrace, and Nelson’s, including the Strawberry Rhubarb and Ricotta Brioche, and Strawberry Cremimex Olive Oil Torte; the Lobby Bar and Terrace is serving up light bites including their Roasted Beets Bruschetta Crostini; and sip hand-crafted cocktails, including the Spicy Fig Margarita or the Hibiscus Pomegranate Margarita at Nelson’s, the Pink Flamingo at catalina kitchen, bashi, and The Lobby Bar and Terrace, as well as ONEHOPE Wine Rosé.
