Summary

A truly welcome respite for tranquillity seekers and wine connoisseurs, Cape Lodge is set in its own secluded vineyard. Stunning forest, lake and parkland scenery, gourmet food and excellent wines make this an unmissable place to stay in the prestigious wine region of Margaret River.

It is just like staying at a private country estate where the chic, spacious rooms, suites and cottages are designed for privacy and spread throughout the extensive gardens. The highly-acclaimed restaurant serves delicious local cuisine complemented by an impressive wine list featuring 150 Margaret River vintage wines.

With 20 acclaimed vineyards within five minutes’ drive of the hotel, wine connoisseurs can hire the Cape Lodge Bentley and enjoy a vintage wine tour of these famous Margaret River vineyards. The nearby coast also provides plenty of opportunities for whale-watching, surfing lessons and scuba diving.


Location

In the heart of Margaret River wine country surrounded by the great wine estates of Vasse Felix, Moss Wood, Pierro and Cullen.

Things to enjoy

Tennis court, vineyard, health and beauty, swimming pool.

Nearby

Golf, fishing, horse riding, wine touring, beaches, nature walks, cave tours, surfing, scuba diving, whale-watching, wineries of Margaret River, art and craft galleries.

More Details:
Caves Road, Yallingup, Margaret River WA 6282. Australia

Web:slh.com/australia/margaret_river/apeaus.html

Summary

Nature at its best in one of the world’s most exotic settings. Los Cauquenes is an imposing resort and spa facing the beaches of Beagle Channel near Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego’s gateway to Antarctica, with the snow-capped Andes as a backdrop. Prepare yourself for breathtaking wild scenery, gastronomic Patagonian cuisine, a spa sanctuary and a world of adventure on the doorstep.

With peace and seclusion in abundance, this is a truly magical and spiritual place where you can find total relaxation. Large windows in the rooms, suites and bungalows frame expansive views of sea and mountains.

In the morning take an excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park to spot condors, eagles and red foxes. In the afternoon, go on a kayaking or sailing expedition through Beagle Channel passing “Les Esclaireus” lighthouse and Seal and Bird islands.


Location

Cauquén Bay, near Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego.
Things to enjoy

Spa, sauna, fitness room, indoor and outdoor pool, fine dining, bar, lounge, games room.

Nearby

Winter: skiing, dog sleighing, cross-country skiing. Summer: bird watching, fly fishing, Martial Glacier, Tierra del Fuego National Park, canoeing, trekking, horse riding, cycling, scenic steam train trips, Ushuaia museums.


More Details:
De la Ermita street 3462 Barrio Bahia Cauquen, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego 9410. Argentina
Web:www.slh.com/argentina/ushuaia/ushcau.html

Casasur Art Hotel

Summary

An intimate new boutique hotel, CasaSur Art Hotel has just 36 spacious rooms and suites behind its attractive neoclassical façade on Callao Avenue. With a high level of personal service, a restaurant, spa and fitness room, it is an exciting new addition to Buenos Aires.

There is a calm and relaxed ambience here, creating the feel of a stylish home. The sleek rooms and suites, highlighted with dark polished wood furniture and floors, have a sophisticated, masculine feel softened by subtle lighting, stylish, black and white framed photographs and vases of fresh flowers.

You will find designer boutiques and art galleries literally on the doorstep. Visit the Recoleta Cultural Centre and the National Museum of Beaux Arts. Then, after a busy day exploring the city, indulge in a deluxe chocolate wrap at the hotel’s spa before enjoying tapas in the bar.


Location

In the centre of Buenos Aires.

Things to enjoy

Regional wine tasting, tapas bar, spa, hydro massages, relaxation room, beauty treatments, fitness room.

Nearby

Alvear Avenue, National Museum of Beaux Arts, art galleries, restaurants, designer boutiques.

More details:
De la Ermita street 3462 Barrio Bahia Cauquen, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego 9410. Argentina
web:www.slh.com/argentina/buenosaires/buecas.html

Hotel ANDRA

Summary

The epitome of chic, the Hotel Ändra prides itself on being unlike any other in the city. Its location makes it an ideal base from which to explore the many trendy shops and attractions nearby.

Every city has its boutique district – the congruence of fashion houses, restaurants and bars populated by the chic-about-town. In Seattle it is Belltown, home of Hotel Ändra, whose design reflects the city’s Scandinavian influences. Step through the doors of the hotel and you are instantly transported from the bustling downtown scene, to a serene and highly sophisticated atmosphere.

Each of the luxurious guest rooms is a sanctuary in its own right, with alpaca headboards, stainless steel and blue-glass wall sconces and an oversized stained-walnut business desk. Enjoy the Lola experience – our award-winning restaurant offering innovative north-west-Greek infused cuisine with a cool, urban twist.


Location

20kms from Sea/Tac International Airport.


Nearby

Shopping, golf, health and beauty, Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Pioneer Square, Seattle Art Museum, waterfront, wineries.


News for Andra, Hotel

Hastens Beds The Hotel Ändra and Hästens of Seattle have teamed up to provide the ultimate sleeping experience for hotel guests. Beginning June 30, 2008, the hotel will offer three of its suites furnished with genuine Hästens beds.


Details:
2000 Fourth Avenue. Seattle, WA 98121. USA

Summary

Far away from the crowds, yet just 48 nautical miles from the Florida coast, Bimini Bay Resort & Marina nestles on the northern tip of Bimini Island facing a gorgeous, palm-fringed sandy beach. With two full-service marinas, an inviting infinity pool, lovely spa and an exciting collection of boutiques, this is a truly relaxing getaway.

The feel here is one of casual chic with a friendly ambiance. Choose your private island residence, from stylish water-view homes, two-storey tree houses or luxury suites, all painted in tasteful Caribbean-inspired pastel colours. Each has its own kitchen and dining area.

Prepare for sunny days, soothing breezes and balmy nights. Be sure to venture out to sea, as the big-game fishing here is among the best in the world. Or, opt for a fascinating island tour. Then return to the hotel and dine on gourmet cuisine as you look out over the ocean. Afterwards, retire for a nightcap and plan tomorrow’s adventures in paradise!

Location
A short 30 minute plane ride or 2 hour boat ride across the Bahamian Channel.

Things to enjoy

Two marinas accommodating up to 203-foot yachts, freeform pool, swim-up bar, infinity pool, beach, spa, massages, beauty treatments, poolside restaurant and bar, gourmet restaurant, Italian bistro, tennis, bocce ball, fitness centre, boutiques, wine shop, jewellers, meeting facilities, wedding venues, yacht rental, bait & tackle shop.

Nearby
Big-game fishing, bone fishing, sailing, scuba diving, snorkelling, island tours, kayaking, kite surfing, windsurfing, museums, historical cemeteries, shipwreck sites, Healing Hole, island hopping, dolphin watching.

Warwick Melrose Hotel Dallas

A Dallas landmark since 1924, the Warwick Melrose Hotel is regarded by critics as one of the city’s best hotels. Its uptown location in the fashionable Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek area puts you at the heart of excellent shopping and dining. Take a drive one mile and you’ll find the West End and McKinney Avenue entertainment areas, the Meyerson Symphony Center and the Dallas Museum of Art. The grand hotel lobby gives you a taste of things to come with its ornate frescoed ceiling and columns, extravagant floral arrangements and fine fabrics of silk, brocade and linen. A variety of rooms and suites having dramatic views of the city. Inside, you will find antique mahogany furniture, premium beds (four-posters in the suites) with the finest bed linens, and marble baths. The Landmark Restaurant, is one of the city’s top ten establishments, and the historic Library Bar, has been voted ’The Top Place to Sip and Sup’ by the Wall Street Journal.

Rooms
The hotel’s 184 rooms and suites are oversized, featuring antique mahogany furniture. All enjoy dramatic views of the city and have cable Internet access. Rates from USD 174.


Leisure
The hotel has a fitness room with cardiovascular equipment.


Dining
The Landmark Restaurant, serves European, South Western cuisine and a popular Sunday brunch. Recipient of the AAA Four Diamond, DiRoNA and Wine Spectator awards. The Library Bar is a Dallas hotspot, with late-night dining and live entertainment.


Meeting facilities
Six meeting rooms accommodate up to 300 delegates.


Location
A complimentary shuttle transports guests to destinations within a 3 mile radius of the hotel, and to and from Dallas Love Field Airport. Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is 46 km away.


Details:
3015 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, 75219,
UNITED STATES

Residence Georgio

Elegantly presiding in the heart of Athens, within walking distance to the National Archeological Museum, the Residence Georgio provides the ultimate urban oasis in the centre of the city’s business and shopping district. The hotel houses some of the finest hotel banquet rooms where you can enjoy an American style buffet for breakfast with an extensive variety of favourite dishes, divulge in a savory Mediterranean meal during the day and top it off with a fabulous cocktails at the Captain’s Bar. Choose from the luxury hotel rooms and executive suites where you can relax with plush beds and a whirlpool Jacuzzi, individually-controlled lighting, creating a relaxing atmosphere so you can unwind in comfort. Slip into one of the complimentary bathrobes and slippers and let the pampering begin, or why not wander downstairs and enjoy a Turkish Hamam and Swedish Sauna? The helpful concierge will be more than happy to arrange sightseeing trips around the city, or take a limo to travel in style.

Rooms
126 spacious, soundproofed rooms and ten executive suites created using sycamore wood and plush furnishings. Each room has a jet massage cabin, Internet access and playstation.


Leisure
The hotel’s RG Health Club provides a gym and large pool, steam room, sauna and fabulous massage services. Outside the hotel don’t miss the Acropolis and the delights of Lycabettus Hill or indulge in a spot of shopping in the fashion district of Ernou.


Dining
Dine at Vivendo for an array of traditional Italian cuisine or enjoy a romantic dinner at the Captain’s Restaurant served under the stars with a backdrop of the breathtaking view of the Acropolis.


Meeting facilities
The hotel’s business centre and secretarial services are ideal to compliment the expectations of the business traveler catering for up to 35 delegates.


Location
35 km from Athens Airport, close to the railway station and just a few steps away from the metro, this hotel is perfectly located.

Details:
14 Chalkokondili & 28th October Street , Athens, 106 77,
GREECE

Steigenberger Hotel Berlin

For more than a quarter of a century, the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin has been one of the most prestigious addresses in the beautiful city of Berlin. The hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure travel, as it lies just a stone’s throw away from the fabulous shopping avenue “Ku’Damm” and directly opposite the neo-romanesque splendour of the “Gedächtniskirche” Memorial Church, whilst still perfectly placed for easy travel to the large exhibition grounds of the Olympic Stadium in the west of the city. The effortless style of the hotel lobby carries through to each room confirming Steigenberger Hotel Berlin’s exudation of an individual accent and an ambience of cosiness in a central yet peaceful location. The chic modern atmosphere continues throughout the hotel, from the oasis of the pool and sauna, to the award winning Pianobar. If you fancy some fresh air during your stay, the hotel can offer everything from Nordic Walking to golf in the area, so you can see the best of Berlin from all angles.

Rooms
397 spacious and well-equipped rooms succeed in blending comfort with refinement; the hotel also boasting eleven individually designed suites, each exquisitely furnished to a graceful contemporary elegance.

Leisure
Refresh both body and soul at the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin wellness centre with a pool, sauna, Thalasso treatments, massages, and personal training.


Dining
The Berliner Stube offers the best of Berlins seasonal specialies, whilst the ‘Destille’ provides its diners with a cosy ambience surrounded by original Berlin artwork. Enjoy a cocktail and the live music at The Pianobar.


Meeting facilities
14 rooms and a large ballroom cater for up to 500 delegates, with the latest technology to support your meeting.


Location
In a central yet quiet location the Steigenberger Hotel Berlin is only 11 km from Tegel Airport and a short walk from the Zoo Train Station.

6 Columbus

Overlooking Columbus Circle and Central Park, 6 Columbus is the newest addition to Thomspon Hotels. Interior designer Steven Sclaroff has created 90 guestrooms and suites with a 60s modernist inspired feel, making 6 Columbus one of the most anticipated urban retreats in Manhattan. The style here is Downtown chic with a midtown backdrop and the well appointed rooms and suites include teak wall panels and custom made mod furniture with state of the art technologies at every turn. 6 Columbus offers a truly extraordinary Japanese culinary experience complemented by a sleek Asian inspired decor that follows in the tradition of other Blue Ribbon restaurants – Asfour and Guzy Architects are the masterminds behind this new uptown location. All five of the current Blue Ribbon restaurant locations are featured in New Yorks Magazine’ ‘100 Favourite Restaurants’ and Blue Ribbon was rated one of the Top 50 restaurants in New York city by the ‘2006 ZAGAT Guide’.

Rooms
Each of the spacious rooms and suites are equipped with renowned house names – the bath amenities are by Fresh and the gourmet snacks are provided by Dean and Deluca and Eli Zabars. Flat screen tvs and ipod docking stations are just an extra touch.


Leisure
The exclusive bi-level rooftop bar and lounge is a sanctuary high above Columbus Circle.


Dining
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill has an innovative menu displaying a choice of sushi from both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, not to mention those flown direct from the Sea of Japan on a daily basis.


Meeting facilities
A number of unique spaces can accommodate small intimate events or private dinners. The innovative spaces include 3 private rooftop decks, private dining in Blue Ribbon Sushi and 2 duplex penthouse lofts with terraces.


Location
Situated in the centre of Manhatten, 6 Columbus is just a short ride from all of New York’s airports.

Deatils:
6 Columbus Circle, NY10019, New York City,
UNITED STATES

Beijing Hotel

A city landmark since 1900, the Beijing Hotel is ideally situated at the crossroads of the famous Chang An Avenue and the district of Wangfujing, in the heart of the city, just a few minutes from the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The venue of many significant political and cultural events, it has become one of Beijing’s most distinguished addresses, and will make history again when it becomes the headquarters for the International Olympic Committee in 2008. The spacious bedrooms and suites are located within four interconnecting buildings and are decorated in varying styles from modern contemporary to classical. A choice of restaurants serve sumptuous Eastern and Western cuisine. With extensive leisure facilities including an indoor pool complex, a spa and even a bowling alley, you will never want to leave the hotel.


Rooms
The 700 rooms and suites vary in style, but are all extremely spacious. Many rooms have panoramic views over Beijing, some specifically overlooking the Forbidden City.


Leisure
The hotel has one of the most extensive leisure complexes in Beijing, including an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, fully-equipped gym, spa facility offering a range of treatments, tennis and squash courts and an eight-lane bowling alley.


Dining
A wide variety of restaurants serve Tanjiacai (provincial dishes combining the flavours of several cuisines), Huaiyang, Shanghai, Japanese and Western cuisine.


Meeting facilities
Over 20 meeting rooms and a ballroom accommodate up to 1,000 delegates.


Location
The hotel is within walking distance to the Great Hall of People and is situated in the heart of the commercial centre of Beijing. It is a 15-minute walk from Beijing Railway Station, and less than one minute from Wangfujing Subway Station. Beijing Airport is 32 km away.

Details:
No. 33 East Chang An Avenue, Beijing, 100004,
CHINA

Bloomfield Lodge - Beautifully Remote

Nestled between the longest unspoiled stretch of rainforest in Australia and the Great Barrier Reef, Bloomfield Lodge is a wonderfully secluded, romantic hideaway that provides a unique and relaxing way to experience this stunning part of Far North Queensland.

With superb views of Daintree Rainforest and Weary Bay from the elegantly designed timber cabins, the rainforest is literally on the doorstep. Take a gourmet picnic lunch on a guided rainforest excursion and return for a sumptuous three-course dinner in the alfresco dining room.

Lounging by the pool is a more relaxing option for the long and lazy days of brilliant sunshine accompanied by calling kookaburras. Boat fishing, a cruise along a jungle-fringed river or snorkelling in the clear waters of the Barrier Reef make the best of this breathtaking and unique sanctuary.


Location

90 minutes from Cairns, Queensland. A privately chartered plane journey, four-wheel-drive then downriver cruise is an inclusive part of the Bloomfield experience.

Things to enjoy

Swimming pool, fitness centre, massage and beauty treatments, fishing, guided rainforest walks, guided river cruise, table tennis, library, pool table, dart board.

Nearby

4x4 tours to local waterfalls, local and deep-sea fishing, Great Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation, Cooktown, rainforest and outback.

Hotel Ändra

A sophisticated rural idyll, I Casali di Monticchio comprises four beautifully converted, traditional farmhouses set in the rolling hills of Umbria. With all the services of a hotel minus the formality, here you will experience a real taste of Umbrian life with seasonally orientated cuisine, a spa and a relaxed poolside lifestyle.

This is farmhouse living in the most luxurious of settings. The accommodation ranges from gorgeous individually-styled rooms to suites with kitchens and an independent farmhouse.

Enjoy sweeping valley views from the gardens surrounding the pool or from the main terrace where most meals are served in summer. Drive to Orvieto to visit the Duomo and discover frescos by Fra Angelico and Luca Signorelli. Return for a delicious dinner at the restaurant, with many ingredients produced on the farm, including wine, olive oil and honey.


Location

Allerona, Umbria. Tours in a vintage car, riding and golf can be arranged.

Things to enjoy

Restaurant, Spa Wellness programme with organic meals, botanic garden, gourmet experiences.

Nearby

Tennis, horse riding, 18-hole golf course, Orvieto, Assisi, Florence, Rome, Montepulciano, Siena, Pienza, Todi, Lake Trasimeno, Natural Park Reserve of Monte Ruffeno, spas.

Silken Puerta America

The Silken Puerta America is a unique luxury hotel - a building that invites you to dream. Nineteen top architecture and design studios from around the world, from Jean Nouvel to Norman Foster, were each invited to design a floor of this hotel. The result is breathtaking, avant-garde rooms that combine luxury with true aestheticism. All the rooms use different materials, colours and shapes to create spaces that bring together the best in modern design and architecture. Simply by staying at the Silken Puerta America you are allowed a unique insight into the world of European design, but for full immersion in the cultural life of this vibrant city don’t forget that the Prado Museum and the Exhibition Centre are easily accessible from the hotel and the exclusive shops of Serrano Street are within walking distance. When you feel the need to soothe your tired feet, relax at the top floor health spa which has spectacular views over the city, and offers a full range of beauty and massage treatments. The hotel Silken Puerta America puts you in the privileged position of being able to experience at first hand breakthrough modern art and design in Madrid.

Rooms
All of the 342 ultra-modern guestrooms on individually-designed floors have wireless Internet access. Room rates from EUR 175.


Leisure
The hotel spa has an indoor pool, sauna and solarium. After a workout in the fitness centre you can choose to relax on the terrace, or enjoy the tranquility of the hotel’s gardens.

Dining
The Lagrimas Negras, a stunning jewel of design in itself, offers traditional Spanish cuisine with an international touch. Madbreakfast is another restaurant for lighter meals. The chic Marmobar has a laidback vibe despite its noncomformity. You can also enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Madrid, whilst drinking a cocktail on the 13th floor of the Skynight Bar.


Meeting facilities
Five meeting rooms accommodate up to 1,000 delegates.

Location
5 minutes walk from the Avenida de America metro station, the hotel is close to many of Madrid’s tourist attractions. Madrid Barajas Airport is 10 km away.

Contact:Av de America 41, Madrid, 28002,
SPAIN

Warwick New York Hotel

Built in 1927 by the publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst for his paramour Marion Davies and his coterie of elite friends, the Warwick New York Hotel has long held a special place in Manhattan society. Stellar guests have included James Dean, Cary Grant who resided in the hotel for over 12 years, Elvis Presley and The Beatles. Glamour and discretion were top of the agenda when the hotel was designed. Today’s visitors will find ultra-spacious rooms, high ceilings, decorative crown mouldings, Italian marble bathrooms and a lobby with a deliberately residential feel. With a great location in central Manhattan, the Warwick New York is well located for luxury shopping on Fifth and Madison Avenues, and culture lovers can stop into the Museum of Modern Art across the street. Art is also on the menu at the hotel’s modern restaurant, Murals on 54, which showcases murals painted in 1937 by renowned artist Dean Cornwell. Randolph’s Bar and Lounge is an intimate alcove in which to enjoy a cocktail while taking in the buzz of midtown.


The hotel’s 359 rooms and 66 suites enjoy grand proportions, and are decorated in a modern European style. Some rooms have their own private terrace. Italian marble bathrooms and wireless Internet access are standard throughout the hotel.


Leisure
A modern fitness centre features the latest in cardiovascular equipment and weights.


Dining
Dine in style at Murals on 54, which serves continental cuisine with international influences. Randolph’s Bar serves light lunch and dinner, and in-room dining is available around the clock.


Meeting facilities
Seven meeting rooms accommodate up to 500 attendees.


Location
Located on west 54th Street, at the Avenue of the Americas, the hotel is just 4 blocks to Central Park and 8 blocks to Times Square and Broadway. LaGuardia Airport is 14 km away, JFK Airport is 19 km away and Newark Liberty Airport is 24 km away.