7 Star Apeiron Island Hotel in Dubai

This is Dubai’s US $350 million project, it’s the hi-tech and futuristic 7 star Apeiron Island Hotel.

This is one of the most impressive futuristic luxury hotels I have ever seen, I am not sure how much it will end up costing to stay their but do not expect cheap in the price.  The Dubai Apeiron island hotel is designed by Sybarite Architects and will feature an underwater restaurant, an art gallery, a spa, 438 suites and 28 floors.

The Apeiron Island will be 300m from the coast of Dubai and the top two floors of the hotel will even feature a temperature- controlled butterfly jungle with tropical species.

The name Apeiron comes from a cosmological theory developed by a Greek philosopher called Anaximander of Miletus who lived in the 6th century BC (610-546 BC). The theory goes something along the lines of the Apeiron being a vague indeterminate source without measure, from which everything in the universe originates, including bathtowels and bowls of fruit. As things die, they fade back into the Apeiron. So now you know where to find those missing socks. Apeiron (Απειρον using Greek characters) is an Ancient Greek word meaning something like “boundless”, “limitless”, or “infinity”.

Aperion (different spelling) is the name of a loudspeaker manufacturer in the USA – somewhat appropriate as the Apeiron Hotel could be seen as half a speaker cone if you squint your eyes a bit.

Luxury Hotels and Restaurants in USA Northeast

At Relais & Châteaux the tradition of the Route du Bonheur (the road to happiness) is an immersion into the sensual experience of luxury travel. For those who have a passion for travel, Relais & Châteaux offers luxury accommodation and exquisite gourmet dining to compliment the culture, the landscape and the traditions of our destinations.

Our Route du Bonheur across the Eastern US begins at the seafront hotel of the White Barn Inn and Spa at Kennebunkport Beach. Kennebunkport is the perfect New England escape with its pristine beaches and rugged coastlines and quaint Kennebunkport Village. The White Barn Inn and Spa offers a getaway hotel with luxury rooms, a full spa and the creativity of Grand Chef Jonathan Cartwright whose table contains the best of gourmet cuisine from New England and the sea.

Moving inland we offer The Pitcher Inn and Spa for a true experience of a Vermont luxury getaway. The Pitcher Inn and Spa celebrates intellectual curiosity and cultural heritage in each unique Vermont-themed room. Located in the Green Mountains and at the foot of the Sugarbush Ski and Golf Resort, our luxury Inn is the destination for both summer and winter. Skiing, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, golf, hiking, ice skating, leaf peeping and maple sugaring are only some of the activities available for a stay in Vermont. Add a superb spa and an excellent gourmet table influenced by French and Italian flavors and this luxury destination is perfection.

Halfway between Boston and New York City is the luxurious country Tudor-style house hotel of Blantyre. For a getaway that includes antiquing in The Berkshires, wandering through the historical homes of Edith Wharton and Herman Melville or visiting the Norman Rockwell museum interspersed with hot air ballooning, horseback riding, fishing and golf then the destination hotel Blantyre in Massachusetts is the perfect vacation. Here you will find an intimate, full treatment spa and our Grand Chef Christopher Brooks, who offers cooking classes for those that would like to see how his unique and sumptuous gourmet table is created.

Traveling back toward the Atlantic, overlooking the ocean from a forty-acre peninsula is the spectacular luxury destination of the Castle Hill Inn & Resort. Located in Newport, this destination offers both the seclusion of a private oceanfront luxury resort and the attractions Newport has to offer. From the Castle Hill Inn & Resort, you will experience a taste of Victorian seacoast life. For music lovers, Newport is a haven with its festivals devoted to jazz and folk music.

Further east into the islands that comprise the Outer Lands region off the southern coast of New England is The Charlotte Inn in the heart of Martha’s Vineyard. Once a captain’s house, The Charlotte Inn is a step into Edwardian-era elegance, with cozy luxurious rooms filled with collector’s pieces and the romantic atmosphere of a New England country inn. Surrounded by the island with its lighthouse and beaches, there are water activities and historic sites to explore. This luxury destination offers peace, privacy and the charm of an era gone-by.

History is preserved on the beautiful island of Nantucket. Endless beaches, old manor houses and beautiful gardens make up this destination. The Wauwinet was one of the first hotels on the island. It is a true waterfront luxury beach resort with a private bay beach and a spa by the sea. A stay at The Wauwinet might include surfcasting for striped bass, sailing, surfing or night swimming in the area’s phosphorescent waters. There are gourmet cooking classes at the hotel and lobstering or wine tasting opportunities available.

The Adirondack Mountains offer as much allure as the coast. A retreat to The Point, an Adirondack Great camp built for William A Rockefeller, is a luxury experience set along the wooded shore of Upper Saranac Lake. This private estate in the mountain wilderness offers world-class gourmet cuisine and the activities of a mountain destination. Snowshoeing, skiing, gourmet picnic excursions, boating, swimming and the quiet of the great North woods are all to be found at The Point.

The Arts and Crafts style Lake Placid Lodge is the next stop through the Adirondack Mountains. The Lake Placid Lodge, built entirely by hand by local artisans, offers luxury suites in the main lodge, private cabins or lakeside suites. Every summer or winter activity imaginable is available, with Lake Placid, the Adirondack Mountains and surrounding woods just outside the door. Inside, romantic retreats are enhanced by the prix-fixe menu of New American gourmet cuisine served in the hotel dining room or deck which overlooks Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain.

Just two hours outside New York City and Boston, amidst centuries-old maple trees lays the unique luxury experience of the Winvian. Here you will find an unconventional destination retreat with nineteen original chalets, including a 2-story luxury tree house or a lighthouse in the forest. The Winvian offers a romantic spa and gourmet dining created to gratify all the senses. Eclectic wines from around the globe compliment the creative table. The area offers fly fishing, hot air ballooning, biking, horseback riding, water sport s and golf. A lush and unique experience at this luxury retreat hotel awaits.

The destination spa of The Mayflower Inn & Spa is less than two hours from New York City. True to The Mayflower Inn & Spa’s holistic approach to well-being, in addition to the array of specialized treatments offered, the Inn also offers classes and workshops led by experts in their field. Some of the classes include dream interpretation, dance, painting, writing and yoga. This luxury country house hotel serves distinctive regional gourmet cuisine, featuring fresh, seasonal local ingredients. The luxury hotel and spa is a gateway to outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, kayaking, bird watching, cross country skiing and snow shoeing in rural Connecticut.

In Greenwich, Connecticut, there is the renovated 18th century farmhouse of the Homestead Inn and Thomas Henkelmann. Grand Chef Thomas Henkelmann’s table at Homestead Inn features a blend of fine New York City gourmet dining and New England understatement influenced by German and French techniques. The luxury hotel presents the sophistication of contemporary art and sculpture blended with the architecture of the past. It’s a luxurious retreat designed to tantalize the senses with its décor, its gourmet cuisine and its luxury destination experience.

New York City is the next stop on our Route du Bonheur. For a classic dining experience in Midtown Manhattan, the restaurant Aureole offers the quiet sophistication of progressive American gourmet cuisine. The New American kitchen of Grand Chef Charlie Palmer creates an exquisite table inspired by the seasons and complemented by the depth of Aureole’s wine attic.

The Daniel, is the creation of restaurateur and Grand Chef Daniel Boulud. The upper east side in Manhattan is home to the Daniel, one of only five Manhattan restaurants to have earned the New York Times coveted four-star rating. The contemporary French gourmet cuisine is accompanied by rare world-class vintages wines. Here, the table is both humble and sophisticated where Boulud’s personal warmth and style graces the menu and creates a truly memorable gourmet dining experience.

Also in the City you can find Per Se, the restaurant of Grand Chef Thomas Keller. Keller is the creator of the successful restaurant, The French Laundry, in Napa Valley. Once again, he has created a unique gourmet culinary experience with his new restaurant located at Columbus Circle in New York. Here you will find modern American recipes with a touch of French class. There are daily reinventions of Per Se,’s unique nine-course vegetable tasting menu. The philosophy of the table here underscores the emotional experience of dining.

Central Park West is home to the Jean Georges restaurant, where Grand Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has created a gourmet dining experience that is both personal and new. The menu is reinvented every three months and the dishes are finished tableside. The unconventional Jean Georges is famous for its inventive French new cuisine style with wild herbs and oriental flavors. A unique gourmet dining experience in the heart of New York.

Hotels Get Affordable in London

Just when we’re having to rein in our hotel habit, we’re getting sorely tempted to start splurging again. A report in London’s Observer newspaper this week said that luxury hotels in the capital are feeling the pinch so much that they’re slashing their prices to below what the budget chains are offering.

They’re calling it the Copenhagen effect--named after the last recession that saw the top hotels in Denmark selling rooms for less than their three star neighbours. And they quote Andrew Pumphrey of discount website Late Rooms, as saying that five star hotels across Britain are “24 percent down on a year ago.”

Last week, the Observer did a price check on London hotels – and found that, at £102.50, the budget Travelodge in Covent Garden was trumped by the five star (and seriously swanky) Grange Holborn, which was selling double rooms for £86.25. Even the Waldorf was going for £129.

Has there been a better time to get stuck in? Not for a while, by the sounds of it. We’re putting our spare drinking money towards a night of linen-sheeted luxury from tonight.

Luxury hotels in London

 
Luxury hotels in London just define lavishness. English people are famous for their hospitality, and treating their guests like kings. Visited by all sorts of travelers, there are several luxury hotels in London. There are some individuals who favor hotels to so much that they spend nearly all of the years of their life living in hotels instead of their homes. London is the place where you will discover a variety of luxury hotels.

You can select from the various luxury hotels in London that are marvelously situated in prime locations and the wonderful thing about London luxury hotels is that they are categorized into different stars based on their services. Furthermore, the location of the hotels is also taken into account since they are in some of the most expensive territories in London.
One of the best luxury hotels in London is the Swissotel the Howard which is ideal for an active city vacation in London. The Howard has elegantly designed rooms that give an imperial view across the amazing horizon of England’s capital.
The Westbury Hotel leaves nothing unattended, it is a loved by guests and locals. The Westbury Hotel is among the best London luxurious hotels which will give you a warm welcome.
Luxury Hotels in London provide first-class service and comfy accommodation. These hotels have the downright British manner in their services and dining. These hotels are recognized for their distinctive British reception. The rich travelers keep these hotels as a first choice. The blend of leisure and solace is the main feature of London’s luxury hotels. So enjoy your voluptuous vacation to London in any of these hotels.

Clarion Hotel Nantasket Beach

Hotel

Hotel full-service amenities include the following: Free continental breakfast Monday through Saturday Indoor heated pool with retractable roof Indoor hot tub Full-service health club Florist and gift shop This Hull, MA hotel also offers 11,000 square feet of state-of-the-art conference space, which can accommodate most events and business functions. Business travelers will also appreciate the free wireless high-speed Internet access, two-line, data port speakerphones and voice mail. The hotel features spacious guest rooms with fireplaces and panoramic views. Refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television come in all rooms. Business class rooms and rooms with whirlpool bathtubs are available. Some rooms also have private balconies with ocean views. Handicap accessible rooms are provided upon request. Be sure to relax in the inviting lobby with fireplace. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, make the Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel and Spa your home away from home. We hope you stay with us the next time you visit the Hull area.

Location

Welcome to the Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel and Spa, an oceanfront Hull, MA hotel on Nantasket Beach The beautiful full-service Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel and Spa is ideally located on Nantasket Beach and features magnificent ocean views. This Hull hotel is minutes from Hingham Harbor, Boston Harbor Islands, the Hull Lifesaving Museum, Wompatuck State Park and the Quincy Shore Reservation, which offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Additional area points of interest include: Boston lighthouses Plimoth Plantation Hingham and Rockland Industrial Parks New England Aquarium South Shore Music Circus theatre The city of Hull is about 18 miles southeast of Boston, 21 miles northeast of Brockton, 32 miles north of Plymouth and 220 miles from New York City. The historic Paragon Carousel is within walking distance of the hotel and three historic lighthouses are only a short drive away. Visitors will enjoy whale watching, deep-sea fishing and golfing in the area. Miniature golf, arcades and several shops are nearby. Commuter boats and ferry boats are five miles from the hotel. Downtown Boston is 18 minutes via boat or a 21-mile drive away. Be sure to visit the hotel's fine dining restaurant, Raffael's, featuring a fireplace and beachfront deck.

Outing World Cup Hotels: Team USA

Team USA has always had a rough time in the non-American football world and this year's World Cup is no exception. Their first match takes place on June 12 against the Czech Republic and its going to be a tough one.
Which is why they will need the comforts of the Park Hyatt Hamburg. The luxury hotel has a spa, indoor pool and a fitness center in case the players want to work out off the field, as well as a restaurant and a bar to get in some drinking time. Additionally, the hotel takes up 8 floors atop of the Levante Haus, a German shopping center with stores and restaurants.
But unlike the hotel Team Brazil is staying in, the Park Hyatt does not offer long-term stay options. Perhaps no one expects there Team USA to go very far in the tourney either.
However, while they are there team hottie/striker Landon Donovan can do all the translating as he once did a stint on a German team a while back.

Hilton & Hyland

Jeff Hyland and Rick Hilton are Hilton & Hyland, one of the most distinguished residential and commercial real estate brokerages in Los Angeles’ exclusive luxury market.

They specialise in the communities of Beverly Hills, Bel-Air, Westwood, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu and West Hollywood. They are also an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates.

SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand

This is a very modern and ultra-deluxe boutique hotel which is located on the top of MGM Grand. The lofts are two stories each at up to 6000sqm which is a massive area. You get a screening room, massage chamber, steam room, bar, lounge and dining area. There are floor to ceiling windows which give you a beautiful view of Las Vegas.

The Spa Butler is the most spectacular part of your stay. This butler’s job is to help you have an optimum experience while you bathe. This includes lighting candles, mixing the perfect aromatherapy scents, setting mood lighting and arranging calming background sound while you soak in your Infinity tub as it changes colour and you escape the world into total nirvana.

With the Spa Butler you also get a private chef and a chauffeur on call 24/7 to take you anywhere you want in a US$430,000 Maybach car. The cost for an ultra luxurious stay in this spectacular hotel with service that is unheard of is US$10,000 per nite.

    

Insanely Beautiful Hotels Worth Traveling

Originally, we had two ideas for this post: local places to stay and eco hotels around the world. We quickly realized however, that we’d be giving you the wrong advice by saying “stay at home.” It’s incredibly important to expand your horizons. Even worse would be to say, “check out these amazing eco hotels around the world.” I mean that just sends the wrong message – after all, you’d be hopping onto a plane. Much less hypocritical however, would be to explore some of the amazing places that are actually worth traveling for. Modern day living is often on a par with a rat run: non-stop work, cities that never sleep and people who are constantly on your back. Sometimes it’s important to just step back and to take a break

Another view of the beach

To show off the beach a little, today we're posting another photograph from Llandudno. The village of Llandudno boasts some of the most expensive property in South Africa.

As you can see, the houses are built on a slope. The streets wind in a seemingly unpredictable pattern amongst the houses, and access to the beach is quite tricky since there's only a very small parking area. This means that most visitors have to park quite high up the hill, away from the beach. Our visit was worth the walk though!

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.