BY EDWARD BRABHAM, JR
Are you looking for a romantic spot for your honeymoon or maybe you just want to reconnect with the love of your life? This month Grand Life Daily and Platinum 1 Travel have teamed up to bring you some of the most luxurious destinations in the world.
ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
Barcelona, Spain
Are you looking for a romantic spot for your honeymoon or maybe you just want to reconnect with the love of your life? This month Grand Life Daily and Platinum 1 Travel have teamed up to bring you some of the most luxurious destinations in the world.
ABaC Restaurant & Hotel
Barcelona, Spain
An intimate boutique property with just 15 rooms and suites, ABaC Restaurant & Hotel is renowned for its two-star Michelin restaurant. Set in the northern part of central Barcelona on Avenida Tibidabo, this peaceful hotel also has a dreamy spa, and a sophisticated lounge. The ÀBaC Restaurant & Hotel is situated in higher Barcelona at the beginning of the Avenida Tibidabo, one of the most emblematic city avenues, surrounded by the vegetation of the La Tamarita gardens and with a view of Kennedy Plaza. Rooms in off-white and cream hues are enhanced by stylish velvet upholstered chaises lounges, curtains in rich fabrics that frame large bay windows and the finest quality linen on the beds. A number of rooms at ABaC Restaurant & Hotel have a terrace.
Albergo Al Sole
Treviso, Italy
This charming 16th-century villa set on the central square in Asolo, considered to be ‘the pearl of Veneto. Albergo Al Sole is a haven of tranquility in the most beautiful setting with a gourmet restaurant, fabulous views, a fitness room and an enchanting 16th-century frescoed grotto.
The ambiance at the hotel reflects the peace and tranquility of the area. Dine on Albergo Al Sole’s restaurant terrace overlooking the town’s central square with its delightful fountain. Then, the following day take a cooking class and learn how to create the region’s specialty dishes.
Discover this beautiful little town with the Queen Caterina Cornaro castle and the 13th-century Rocca fortress at the top of the hill with astounding views. Amongst the numerous palladian historic villas, you can visit Villa Barbaro in Maser and Villa Emo in Vedelago. Then, wander through the town’s cobbled streets with its unique boutiques and workshops.
The Bannister Hotel
Samana, Dominican Republic
This is the perfect place to get away from it all. The spacious and elegant rooms overlook the bay or the mountains while everything you need is on site including a large shopping centre complete with restaurants, bars and boutiques.
Bimini Bay Resort & Marina
Bimini, Bahamas
Expect a warm friendly and laid-back ambiance at Bimini Bay Hotel with comfortable Caribbean-inspired suites or villas painted in tropical pastels of green, blue, peach, yellow pink or turquoise. Accommodation is in villas by the sea, tree-house villas or in elegant suites and all have a chic, beach feel with a separate kitchen and dining area. An exotic and serene getaway, Bimini Bay Hotel is the perfect resort destination for fishing, diving and sailing in a tropical setting. Fronting a sandy beach, the resort has two marinas, three restaurants, a gorgeous infinity pool and beachside spa services make this just the place to fall in love again.
Loma del Mar Thalasso Spa & Resort
Ixtapa, Mexico
Overlooking the golf course and the mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur in the distance, the extremely spacious suites at Loma del Mar Thalasso Spa Resort are simply yet tastefully appointed with modern furnishings in both the living room and dining area. Each one has a terrace overlooking the garden and a wet bar.
The Iroquois New York
New York, NY USA
Superbly central to Manhattan’s wealth of attractions, The Iroquois Hotel is the height of elegance with a host of special touches that set the hotel apart including a highly acclaimed restaurant, a charming library and efficient service, all just steps from 5th Avenue.
Santa Maria Suites Resort
Key West, FL USA
Everything about Santa Maria Suites provides you with the flexibility to enjoy the delights of Key West in your own time and at your own pace. The 35 two-bedroom suites feature a kitchen for self catering, as well as a washing machine and dryer, three plasma screen televisions and broadband WiFi.
Hotel El Convento
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A 350-year-old former Carmelite convent in the heart of San Juan; Hotel El Convento is an alluring mix of Spanish colonial architecture and contemporary styling. Boasting a panoramic terrace on the rooftop with a plunge pool and Jacuzzi, a broad selection of dining options and a fitness centre.
There is a distinctly refined yet friendly ambiance here. Classic elegance comes in the form of high ceilings, mahogany beams, handcrafted tiles, antique chests and wrought ironwork, all of which bears the stamp of period authenticity. Each of the 58 hotel guest rooms provides captivating views of Old San Juan and the bay.
Coral Reef Club
St James, Barbados
Coral Reef Club’s 88 tastefully decorated rooms, cottages and suites are set among pretty gardens rich in colorful bougainvillea, crotons and frangipani. All the rooms have a patio or balcony overlooking the gardens while the Plantation and Luxury Cottage Suites have their own private plunge pool.
L'Hôtel
Paris, France
To book one of these luxurious destinations and for all your travel needs contact Edward Brabham, owner of Platinum 1 Travel. http://www.platinum1travel.com/
Platinum 1 Travel offers world class service with a platinum touch.
Albergo Al Sole
Treviso, Italy
This charming 16th-century villa set on the central square in Asolo, considered to be ‘the pearl of Veneto. Albergo Al Sole is a haven of tranquility in the most beautiful setting with a gourmet restaurant, fabulous views, a fitness room and an enchanting 16th-century frescoed grotto.
The ambiance at the hotel reflects the peace and tranquility of the area. Dine on Albergo Al Sole’s restaurant terrace overlooking the town’s central square with its delightful fountain. Then, the following day take a cooking class and learn how to create the region’s specialty dishes.
Discover this beautiful little town with the Queen Caterina Cornaro castle and the 13th-century Rocca fortress at the top of the hill with astounding views. Amongst the numerous palladian historic villas, you can visit Villa Barbaro in Maser and Villa Emo in Vedelago. Then, wander through the town’s cobbled streets with its unique boutiques and workshops.
The Bannister Hotel
Samana, Dominican Republic
Nestled between the mountains and the sea, The Bannister Hotel is set within an exclusive residential development overlooking Samana Bay. Wonderful sea views, a full-service marina, a spa and gym, beach club, pools, tennis courts and an equestrian centre culminate in a stunning resort with a wealth of year-round activities.
This is the perfect place to get away from it all. The spacious and elegant rooms overlook the bay or the mountains while everything you need is on site including a large shopping centre complete with restaurants, bars and boutiques.
Bimini Bay Resort & Marina
Bimini, Bahamas
Loma del Mar Thalasso Spa & Resort
Ixtapa, Mexico
Set in large gardens, close to Ixtapa Beach, Loma del Mar Thalasso Spa Resort has just 16 stunning suites each with a private balcony, a championship golf course, three superb pools, a private beach area and the most sophisticated Thalasso Wellness Centre and Spa.
Overlooking the golf course and the mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur in the distance, the extremely spacious suites at Loma del Mar Thalasso Spa Resort are simply yet tastefully appointed with modern furnishings in both the living room and dining area. Each one has a terrace overlooking the garden and a wet bar.
The Iroquois New York
New York, NY USA
The atmosphere of the Iroquois is calm and composed. The hotel’s rooms and suites are classically furnished in relaxing colors, with large headboards and bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling Italian marble. But it is the service that is outstanding with courteous, friendly and helpful staff at every turn.
Superbly central to Manhattan’s wealth of attractions, The Iroquois Hotel is the height of elegance with a host of special touches that set the hotel apart including a highly acclaimed restaurant, a charming library and efficient service, all just steps from 5th Avenue.
Santa Maria Suites Resort
Key West, FL USA
Understated elegance, yet far from the ordinary, Santa Maria Suites is a haven for guests seeking sophisticated accommodation, delicious food and personal touches. Enjoy two-bedroom suites with vibrant works of art and balconies or terraces overlooking a hidden tropical garden complete with two outdoor pools, and all within easy walking distance of Duval Street.
Everything about Santa Maria Suites provides you with the flexibility to enjoy the delights of Key West in your own time and at your own pace. The 35 two-bedroom suites feature a kitchen for self catering, as well as a washing machine and dryer, three plasma screen televisions and broadband WiFi.
Hotel El Convento
San Juan, Puerto Rico
There is a distinctly refined yet friendly ambiance here. Classic elegance comes in the form of high ceilings, mahogany beams, handcrafted tiles, antique chests and wrought ironwork, all of which bears the stamp of period authenticity. Each of the 58 hotel guest rooms provides captivating views of Old San Juan and the bay.
Coral Reef Club
St James, Barbados
Harmoniously set amidst 12 acres of tropical flowering shrubs and trees, Coral Reef Club Hotel is one of the finest family-owned resorts in the Caribbean. Quiet and secluded, it is perfectly located next to a white coral sand beach and provides a wealth of water sports, a restaurant with an excellent reputation and a beautifully designed spa.
Coral Reef Club’s 88 tastefully decorated rooms, cottages and suites are set among pretty gardens rich in colorful bougainvillea, crotons and frangipani. All the rooms have a patio or balcony overlooking the gardens while the Plantation and Luxury Cottage Suites have their own private plunge pool.
L'Hôtel
Paris, France
Oscar Wilde’s last home in St-Germain-des-Prés, L’Hôtel Paris is a glamorous, theatrically decorated, secret hideaway set in a quiet street surrounded by art galleries and boutiques. With a Michelin-star restaurant, an intimate bar, original works of art and a sensational, small indoor pool, this charming hotel is a short walk from the Musée d’Orsay.
To book one of these luxurious destinations and for all your travel needs contact Edward Brabham, owner of Platinum 1 Travel. http://www.platinum1travel.com/
Platinum 1 Travel offers world class service with a platinum touch.
