Hotel d’Aubusson, Paris

Posted by Staff in France, Luxury Monday

The Hotel d’Aubusson in Paris is the perfect marriage of ultimate luxury hotel and quaint boutique inn. 

The d’Aubusson is very centrally located in Saint Germain only a few blocks from the Seine and close to the bustling Latin quarter. 

The service of this hotel parallels that of any five star hotel, but retains the personal touch of a small inn.  

From the Hermes bath products to the sumptuous breakfast offered in the gorgeous inner courtyard….your stay here will never be forgotten.

Visit hoteldaubusson.com for more information

Hotel du Cap

Posted by Staff in France, Luxury Monday

Preparing for my upcoming trip to the south of France, I thought I would make Luxury Mondays about the place I wish I could be staying at, the Hotel du Cap (where I am actually staying is more of a Budget Thursdays kind of place). 

The hotel is located at the tip of the Cap d’Antibes, equidistant between Cannes and Nice.  During the Cannes Film Festival, the Du Cap is THE place to stay.  Getting a room is impossible and only A list celebs get the privilege of staying in the highly coveted rooms.

The Du Cap exudes opulent luxury from every square inch.  From the gorgeously manicured 22 acres of garden the hotel occupies to the heated sea water infinity pool….who’s view is always of extravagant mega-yachts.

The property consists of several different mini-hotels within the hotel.  There is the main hotel, the Villas, Deux Fountaines (a mini-mansion all to yourself) and the Eden Roc (a hotel hanging off the edge of the ocean cliff, with never-ending ocean views).

Visit the Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc for more info.

Intercontinental Bora Bora

Posted by Staff in French Polynesia, Luxury Monday, Oceania

Ever suffer from “best room syndrome”?  You know….it’s when you arrive at a hotel, check into your room and wonder…..”Hmmmm, maybe there is a better room than this….maybe I should request a room change?”

Well if you are lucky enough to stay at the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa, “best room syndrome” is a thing of the past.  

Every room at the resort is the same…a one bedroom overwater bungalow. The only variation is their location over the water. The rooms at the end are the most expensive and the ones closest to land are the least expensive.

When staying there on my honeymoon last year, we got upgraded to an end bungalow.  Although it was nice not having neighbors, the walk was extremely long from land, and the ocean was too deep to stand in…..so all locations in the resort have their ups and downs.

Some other features of the resort include: a Thalasso spa (deep sea marine water spa), free boat shuttle to the main land (the resort is located on the strip of land surrounding Bora Bora), an innovative eco-friendly silent air-conditioning system, and complimentary day rooms for those checking in early or checking out late.

Even though the resort is expensive (prices range from $700-$1,800), it is worth every penny for the “room equality” peace of mind.

For more information Click Here

Private Island

Posted by Staff in Luxury Monday

Ever spent a day on a beautiful beach that was ruined by the throngs of pasty white tourist in profane swimwear?  Well here is your chance to get away and have a beach all to yourself…..actually lets make that, an island all to yourself. Privateislandsonline.com is your solution to an unobstructed view.

For those who have a few mil (or bil) to spend….there are islands for sale at $100million or if you have commitment issues you can rent one of these uber-lux digs for $300k per week.

Now if you aren’t the inventor of the Beanie Baby or have the last name Gates, don’t fret….the website has islands for sale starting at a mere $30k and for rent starting at $84 per week.

Check it out at:  www.privateislandsonline.com