Hotels

Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa :: Mauritius

December 9, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Most dream vacations start with visions of exotic locales or escaping to several days of golf, tennis, kayaking, massages, and picnics. Well, hidden away on the island oasis of Mauritius is the fantastic spa resort of Shanti Maurice. Designed by architect Jean-Marc Eynaud, designer Chandu Chhada, and landscape architect Bill Bensley, this 32 acre paradise offers everything you could possibly envision for the perfect get away. The moment you step on to the property, an overwhelming sense of calm washes over you. This is due not only to the naturally tranquil setting of the warm white sand beaches with their cyan waters but also the holistically spiritual environment specifically created to lull travelers into a state of utter peace and contentment.

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Kumbuk River Resort :: Buttala, Sri Lanka

December 3, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Nestled in a 16 acre oasis in Buttala, Sri Lanka is a truly unique hotel, the Kumbuk River Resort. This unique eco-lodge is known around the world for a large two story primary villa that is built in the shape of an elephant. This amazing eco-friendly destination is located on the edge of Yala, Sri Lanka’s most famous wildlife sanctuary. Take in the beautiful surroundings in this extremely private environment that allows guests to become one with nature. With a maximum of ten guests staying at the resort at any one time they are able to provide you with a once in a lifetime adventure while keeping true to their high ecological standards.

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Seven Stars Galleria :: Milan, Italy

December 2, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Milan, Italy is home to the first of three current self proclaimed seven star hotels in the world, the Seven Stars Galleria (also known as the Town House Galleria). Located in the heart of the city, this unique and prestigious luxury hotel provides guests with the highest level of service and is the only hotel inside the historic “Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II”. Built in 1876, this remarkable landmark features amazing architecture from extraordinary hand painted vaulted ceilings to large shuttered windows, all preserved and restored to provide guests with one of the most unique environments you can find. Prepare to have your every desire fulfilled and immerse yourself into this historic setting.

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Mission Inn Hotel and Spa :: Riverside, California

November 30, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Opened in 1876 as Glenwood Cottage, a twelve room adobe boarding house, continuous renovations and additions have left the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa a glorious masterpiece of Mission Revival architecture. Today the Mission Inn boasts 239 rooms along with a well appointed spa, several restaurants, a museum, a chapel, and even a fantastic boutique. Lying over an entire city block, it is the grande dame of Riverside, California. It is among the premier hotels in California, attracting the biggest of celebrities, the rich, famous, and even ten different United States presidents!

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Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge & Spa :: San Jose, Costa Rica :: CLOSED

November 30, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Unfortunately according to it’s website, the hotel has ceased operations

Less than fifteen minutes from downtown San Jose is an amazing, eclectic family owned boutique hotel that is the perfect starting point to visit all kinds of Costa Rican destinations, the Corteza Amarilla Art Lodge & Spa. The hotel was created about fourteen years ago on family owned property utilizing materials from demolished homes in San Jose. The bulk of the 18 hectacre property has been part of a reforestation project, creating a lush forest surrounding to the hotel. The hotel itself sits on a little over an acre of property and blends amazingly with its surroundings.

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