Thursday, April 16, 2009

The Tides Riviera Maya — Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Situated on the white sands of the Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen and nestled in the lush tropical forest, The said romantic luxury hotel resort, formerly Ikal Del Mar, is the hotel resort counterpart of being invited to an exclusive private villa and spa. The Tides Riviera Maya beachfront Playa del Carmen hotel resort refuge has a full service luxury spa, an award-winning restaurant and lounge featuring "Yucatecan Cuisine," seven-miles of fine white-sand beach, and trips to nearby ancient cities and ruins.

Hidden in a unspoiled village of Playa Xcalacoco outside Playa del Carmen, along the pearlescent white sands of the Riviera Maya, The Tides Riviera Maya, formerly Ikal Del Mar, is a seaside refuge extending deep into the primitive Maya lush greenery forest. The romantic luxury hotel resort 30-villa property and its stunning spa present the epitome of Maya Riviera beach unpretentious luxury, exuding the ambiance of an exclusive private Playa del Carmen villa or opulent residential area.

The Tides Riviera Maya lush tropical ambiance presents an exceptional setting for special events and activities, augmented by a full-exclusive service spa and to Azul, a premier ocean-side gourmet Riviera Maya restaurant and cocktail lounge. For tasteful and intimate beach side activities luxury accommodations that include private villas and fine Presidential Suite. The boutique resort is also home, the distinctive spa-resort will provide every necessary accommodation for a spectacular occasion.

For the active and athletic, Hatha yoga classes are offered daily in The Tides Riviera Maya seaside yoga studio, which also houses a fitness room. Playa del Carmen's fine shopping venues are easily accessible from the hotel resort, as are the area's golf courses and ancient Maya ruins. Romantic luxury hotel resort robust recreational activities include cenote diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Villa San Michele - Florence, Italy

Villa San Michele is a 15th-century Franciscan monastery that was been transformed into one of Europe's most charming and romantic luxury hotel. Located few away minutes from the center of Florence, Villa San Michele with an oasis of peace and unsurpassed beauty, surrounded by its own gardens and woodland on the Fiesole hills.

The said romantic luxury hotel has its facade attributed to Michelangelo and the imposing lateral Loggia looking towards Florence, dates from the year 1600, when the monastery was developed and completely renovated at the expense of Giovanni di Bartolomeo Davanzati.

Villa San Michele got a style that provides a luxurious environment while simultaneously maintaining the beauty and heritage of this magnificent building with 45 guest rooms with windows which enjoy views over the Italian garden, the private woodland and hills of Fiesole.

The romantic luxury hotel Junior Suites has a private garden and terrace, Chapel, the "Orangerie" Limonaia Suites and all rooms situated above the Loggia enjoy views over the town of Florence and the Arno valley.

With Villa San Michele idyllic surroundings, delicious Tuscan cuisine, and spectacular location, The said romantic luxury hotel attracts the most discerning clientele, boasting an incredible list of celebrities that have selected it for a relaxing get away.