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Costa Baja Resort

Costa baja is a desert development featuring the luxury properties of Vistamar, overlooking the majestic Sea of Cortez where beauty and peace reign among elegance, refinement, hospitality and privacy combined with the charisma of the tranquil city of La Paz.

This truly unique Sea of Cortez experience at the 550-acre resort, includes a state-of-the-art marina, lavish residences, a beach club, two hotels, a varied array of restaurants, and the first Gary Player Signature Golf Course in Mexico, with 14 of its 18 holes overlooking the sea; a true delight and some say, a great challenge.

The lush gardens, private infinity pool, fitness center, and concierge services at Vistamar’s condos and villas are the epitome of luxury and convenience combined with the spectacular natural scenery of the sea, desert, golf course and marina.

Costa baja – discover this secluded jewel for yourself.

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“ La Sivoliere ” Courchevel, France

THE MOST LUXURIOUS SKI RESORT IN THE WORLD

Currently, most of North America is suffering through a frigid winter of record-setting low temperatures and wind chill. However, for some alpine adventurers, snow is a luxurious necessity, especially when traveling to the gorgeous mountains of Courchevel, France.

Comprised of five villages, Courchevel is the largest ski area on earth with three magnificent, interconnected valleys covering over 600 kilometers of ski slopes. Nestled amongst snowy pines at the highest point in the valley, you will find La Sivoliere, a sophisticated yet charming mountain chalet considered one of the best ski resorts in the world.

One of the only places in the valley that organically marries elegance and coziness, the 5-star hotel evokes an authentic spirit of tranquility and privacy. Guests are immediately welcome to the property by its cheerful staff as if entering a good friend’s private home. There is a true sense of place at La Sivoliere. With its 24 guest rooms, 11 suites and 2 recently remodeled apartments; the lodge honors the true Savoy style with wood and stone construction while at the same time capturing a modern, chic flair.

Beyond the cutting-edge ski-in/ski-out experience, stunning views and authentic accommodations, guests will enjoy a world-class culinary experience at La Sivoliere’s creatively gourmet restaurant, “1850”.

Run by a young, talented chef named Bilal Amrani, his passion for gastronomy began at an early age and is greatly influenced by his work in the south of France, England and Morocco. “My cuisine is inspired by many experiences and travels,” muses Mr. Amrani, who has a fresh, innovative approach to feeding his esteemed guests.

Las Ventanas al Paraíso A Rosewood Resort

DEBUTS NEW LUXURY VILLAS ELEVATING

THE BAR FOR LUXURIOUS LOS CABOS LIVING

L as Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort, has set the bar for luxury around the world. Now, at its sparkling Sea of Cortez location, they are raising the bar with their $55 million dollar Villas project: Twelve stunning new Villas and a magnificent, 22,500 square-foot Master Villa on the way offer the ultimate in luxury, design, craftsmanship, attention to detail and privacy. Between 4,500-5,700 square feet, the villas feature seamless indooroutdoor living. Says Daniel Scott, the Resort Manager, one thing that architect Jorge Torres has accomplished in the Villas is “…this extraordinary connection between the interior and exterior space; you almost feel as if you are outside the entire time.”

The Villas’ fluid indoor-outdoor design allows for the 360 days of Los Cabos sunlight to flood the climate controlled living rooms and bedrooms emphasizing the authentic, vibrant and colorful Mexican artwork and décor throughout. Each villa features a private infinityedge pool and swim up bar surrounded by gardens of desert plants native to the Baja region.

DEBUTS NEW LUXURY VILLAS ELEVATING

THE BAR FOR LUXURIOUS LOS CABOS LIVING

Scott shared the Rosewood design concept explaining that they wanted to maintain an authentic Mexico feel of understated elegance but also take the experience to the next level. So we find Hacienda-style meets modern opulence with lavish bedrooms, impressive walkin closets, expansive openair bathrooms, invigorating steam and rain showers and

much more. The chic onebedroom Villas are equipped with either a stat of the art media room or ultra modern wellness and fitness center.

Larger villas provide plenty of space for entertaining and hosting celebrations on the sweeping starlit terraces. 24 hour butlers attend guests every whim. Las Ventanas extraordinary Master Villa will offer impeccable lavishness. Designed to be equal to a miniature Rosewood Resort, this crown jewel offers a vast infinity-edge pool and everything the heart could desire. The VIP treatment includes customized firework displays and a menu of live music for private performances. The Rosewood Resort experience represents the epitome of exclusivity, discretion and sumptuous luxury.

Monza, Lombardy, Italy

VILLA ON THE GREEN, 1700 AD

Monza is a city in the region of Lombardy, Italy. It is a city full of history, magnificent villas and sculptured gardens. It is here your kingdom awaits at Villa on the Green. This aggregation of buildings on 60 acres of fully fenced and sculptured grounds, complete with living labyrinths, could be your exclusive haven or hideout. The inspirational Main House is fraught with frescoes and art among terraces and balconies that overlook the vast green acreage where picturesque wild herds of deer wander about. The majestic complex includes a couple of smaller villas recently refurbished and equipped with modern kitchens suitable for entertaining royalty. This regal realm includes a chapel and other buildings used for farming and service quarters.

Suján Rajmahal Palace, Jaipur, India

BUILT IN THE 1720S FOR THE MAHARAJA OF JAIPUR, SUJÁN RAJMAHAL PALACE HAS BEEN HOME TO INDIAN ROYALTY FOR CENTURIES.

A hotel since the 1980s, its latest makeover has made the most of its eclectic architecture (Georgian meets art deco) from previous renovations to include a strong color scheme and bold prints. Sip a sour lassi on the manicured lawns or head to the grand Orient Occident dining room to indulge in a Jaipur thali, a carefully crafted menu of local delicacies.www.sujanluxury.com/raj-mahal

One & Only Palmilla, Los Cabos

AN EXCLUSIVE HIDEAWAY FOR FILM STARS AND JET SETTERS, THIS LAVISH MEXICO RESORT IS A HAVEN OF REFINED TRANQUILITY WITH A PLAYFUL TWIST OF ENERGY AND INNOVATION

One&Only Palmilla is a verdant oasis at the tip of the Baja Peninsula where mountain and desert greet the Sea. The idyllic setting of Old Mexico with its red-tiled roofs, whitewashed walls, and spectacular fountains is quietly nestled amidst swaying palms and tropical blooms that kiss the air with their fragrance amongst meandering paths to the seashore.

One of the original escapes for the rich and famous since the 1950’s, One&Only Palmilla’s primary characteristic is its legacy, and for many, ‘the sense of coming home’ comments Peter Bowling.

Bowling is the Managing Director of One&Only Palmilla. He comes to the area with 26 years of experience in international luxury services. His exquisite skills have been honed in England, Barbados, Mustique and Antigua. In Los Cabos, he spent five years with Capella prior to arriving at One&Only in 2012.

Upon taking the helm at One&Only Palmilla, Bowling created a new department of Guest Experiences to enhance guest fulfillment. He notes Palmilla is ‘not just so cookie cutter that you check in and checkout’, adding, ‘here, is whatever you want when you want it.” It is where wishes are indulged with exquisite perfection and dreams are fulfilled.

Guests can now hop on a golf cart shuttle to get to different beaches and activities; be serenaded in secluded sandy coves or have private butlers work overtime satisfying every need. There is a full selection of aquatic options including a world-class surf instructor from Australia’s Tropic Surf. Art and guest activities include a guided Bio Tour of the property’s flora ending with cooking classes with master chefs, and small group art, wine, and tequila classes led by professionals.

Since taking on Palmilla ten years ago, Ketzner International has invested over 135 million dollars in this 55-acre resort, including the enhancement of 24 guest rooms with lagoon pools. Future projects include an 18-foot wide wooden promenade that will cantilever over the cliff and a salon by Beverly Hills’ celebrity hairstylists Jonathan Antin and Amanda George.

Hotel Barge la Belle Epoque

“La Belle Epoque is a spacious, luxurious hotel barge and sister ship to L’Impressionniste. Although she originally carried logs from Burgundy to Paris, she was skillfully converted into a delightful hotel barge. She is now the perfect vessel for cruising the Upper Burgundy Canal with its towpaths that are ideal for walking and cycling. She has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind and offers a sun deck with spa pool, wood-paneled saloon/dining room, and other luxury amenities. Fully air-conditioned, the spacious cabins feature marble en suite facilities. Cruise highlights include wine tastings, visits to chateaux and villages, walking, cycling tours and hot air ballooning.

Hotel Barge – La Belle

Safari Hunting Lodge

LITTLE MOMBO CAMP – A SUMPTOUS AND LUXURIOUS CAMP IN BOTSWANA.

Safari Hunting Lodge. Enormous concentrations of plains game begin virtually at the camp’s decks.

Built under large, shady trees, the lodge’s nine tents blend flawlessly into the open plain of the Okavango Delta while retaining a luxurious feel. Private balconies make for prime bird watching, and each tent features mosquito netting on four-poster beds and both indoor and outdoor showers. Offering even more privacy are Little Mombo Camp’s three guest rooms which are set apart and feature a private plunge pool. Raised walkways connect tents and allow rhinos, elephants, and other animals to wander freely through the camp. Relax with a post-game cocktail in Little Mombo’s treehouse library. wilderness-safaris.com

Alpin Royal Hotel and Spa

NATURE AND PAMPERING

This recipient of the Luxury Mountain Resort (Europe) Hotel award is located in Ahrntal, South Tyrol, Italy, and perfectly placed in pole position for winter skiing or summer hiking. Other activities include ice-climbing,sleigh rides, mountain biking, rock climbing, golf and paragliding.

Amenities feature a spa with an indoor pool, an award-winning wine cellar, and innovative nouvelle cuisine. The Alpin Royall Hotel is a dream holiday destination where nature’s beauty meets luxurious pampering.

Beachfront Suites at the Resort at Pedregal

THE RESORT AT PEDREGAL’S BEACHFRONT SUITES ARE THE NE

PLUS ULTRA OF BAREFOOT LUXURY

The love match between beach and luxury may not be a new one, but a special incarnation of this romance is making major waves across Cabo’s shorelines.

Nestling unspoiled beach, a short distance from the iconic “Land’s End,” The Resort At Pedregal’s design-savvy beachfront suites offer immediate access to Cabo’s downy sands, breathtaking sunsets, and sublime stargazing.

Whether settling into a one-, two-, or three-bedroom beachfront suite, immerse in uninterrupted panoramas of sand, surf, and sky from your private, infinity-edged plunge pool and expansive alfresco terrace; or gaze upon these postcard-perfect views through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of your sumptuous waterfront abode, coming and going as you please from your personal, 35-foot swathe of beach or The Resort At Pedregal’s greater beachfront.

Expect plenty of pampering during your “Once Upon a Time at The Resort At Pedregal” reverie. Beyond the main resort staff, a small entourage of service professionals caters to each beachfront suite, including a personal assistant, a beachfront attendant, and a private butler. Anticipating your every need (whether guava margaritas and fruit skewers at 1pm daily, perfecting a dinner under-the-stars in your private beachfront dining cabana, surprising your other half with a post-dinner, flower-filled bathtub, or roasting Mexican s’mores with the kids) this bespoke team stands at the ready to fulfill any and all requests – promptly, graciously, and enthusiastically – unwavering in their quest to define the ultraluxury experience through stellar service.