Mayan Palace Resorts

We own two weeks a year of a two-bedroom master suite with lock-off capability in Mayan Palace Resorts. Lock-off is ideal for two families whose kids could share the living room in the suite. These 5-star resorts are in any of five locations in Mexico (Acupulco, Puerto Vallarta, Neuvo Vallarta, and Puerto Penasco, and near Cancun). The suite is available any time of the year but certain weeks must be requested six months in advance (Christmas, New Years, Feburary and March). The suite does have a partial kitchen (stove top, small refridgerator and microwave). Maximum occupancy is 6. Suite bedroom has a king sized bed and bathroom while the lock-off bedroom has two queens and a private bathroom. The living room in the suite has two pull-out mattresses that are just off the floor. Mayan Palace website:
 
 
The Mayan Palace resorts are the most beautiful hotels in Mexico. They have the highest ratings of the hotel industry including RCI Gold Crown (there are only 500 Gold Crown resorts in the world), and Grand Tourism (which is higher than 5 stars). The crowd is older or young families. These resorts do not have great night life so don't go for that reason. All but Puerto Vallarta are out of town far enough to need a rental car if you want to leave the grounds. Prices are high at the resort but service is superb. We recommend cooking most meals in your room if you are on a budget.

Duke’s Hotel • London, England

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Dating from the Edwardian era, the elegant Duke’s Hotel evokes an era of ladies and gentleman assembling for candlelit dining and an air of gentility very rare in this modern era.  Although luxe in every way, it is an underplayed and subtle emphasis on comfort, not glitz, an emphasis that has brought guests who return through the years.

Renovated in 2007, Duke’s Hotel guest can now have modern technological conveniences along with their port.  And speaking of port, the world-famous Duke’s Bar has been a cozy gathering place since the turn of the century.  Especially renowned at the bar are the excellent martinis, best sipped while ensconced in the deep softness of the blue velvet armchairs.
The dining room at Duke’s Hotel concentrates on British favorites and has an extensive wine collection that features some remarkable reds.
The renovation has made the guest rooms at Duke’s especially comfortable. They feature rich fabrics and carpets, designer lighting, individually controlled air conditioning, wireless broadband access, satellite channels with flatscreen TV.  Guests are also treated to complimentary newspaper, bottled water and shoe shines.