Mexican Getaway
The brand new Westin Sante Fe in Mexico City is a peaceful haven in the middle of a growing neighborhood. Although the setting is urban and modern, your getaway here is serene and comfortable made all the more welcoming by a staff that's friendly and extremely helpful.
Large rooms with all the usual high-end amenities have valley views.Throughout the hotel, beautiful plants, water features, and outdoor elements create a landscape that accentuates the view of the lush valley outside its windows.
The hotel's spectacular rooftop spa boasts an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, and deck seating, all overlooking the city. Inside the spa offers a full list of services, gym facilities and a juice bar. The restaurant's mainly northern Italian menu features intricate flavor combinations and a nice number of healthy choices. See how I spent my weekend in Mexico here.
Ritz-Carlton Respite
By Jean M. Cyrus
The Ritz Carlton Palm Beach, as I recently found out, is a treasure on the fabled Treasure Coast of South Florida. The hotel lives up to the Ritz-Carlton reputation. First, the service was impeccable, to die for. Driving up to the entrance of the hotel I was greeted before I even had the chance to open my car door and then personally escorted to the front desk.
The hotel exudes timeless elegance and features two outdoor pools, oceanfront dining, complete facilities for children (so vacationing parents can take a break), manicured lawns with relaxing cabanas and much more. My oceanfront room had a full view of the Atlantic, a pool and a lush tropical garden. The balcony was wide enough to be its own room.
Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to use the exquisite Eau Spa, but a tour previewed the kind of pampering that you can expect here; indulgent and relaxing. You could easily lose yourself in the magic of this facility. Check out the spa here and check out the Ritz-Carlton the next time you need to stay in Palm Beach.
Hotel Deals & Steals
The Allison Awaits
“Now is the time to get away to the wine country to enjoy our clear, warm days, clean air and world-class hospitality at The Allison Inn & Spa,” says Pierre Zreik, Managing Director of Oregon wine country’s premier destination resort. “We’re pleased to offer our guests an array of specialty packages from which to choose.”
The 2010 Autumn Packages includes:
A Night of Wine & Roses starting at $417
A Candlelight & Roses Luxury Bath evokes a romantic mood. This enticing package begins with an overnight stay in a deluxe accommodation; king bed, fireplace, window seat, a terrace or balcony and a spa-like bathroom.
Call 503.554.2525 for info on more Autumn packages.
Seven Ways to Find Great Hotel Deals
By Michael Lowery
#6. Look for loyalty programs that don’t tie you down to a specific hotel chain. This maximizes your flexibility. More
