The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs - Set on 6,000 scenic acres in the Bay of Islands on the North Island, this 22-suite property enjoys panoramic ocean views and a world-renowned golf course. The Farm at Cape Kidnappers - Located on the North Island’s dramatic east coast atop 6,000 rolling acres of pasture land with the look and feel of a working farm, The Farm features 22 cottage suites all with large porches overlooking the Pacific Ocean. On the South Island, Matakauri Lodge is a private hideaway minutes from the heart of Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu with just 11 suites each with private terraces with dramatic lake and mountain views.

Armani Hotel Milano, the second property to open under the Armani Hotels & Resorts portfolio, is opening on 10th of November. Armani Hotel Milano is situated in the world-famous couture district, known as the Quadrilatero della moda. It is only a few steps away from the luxury shopping streets of Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga. Personally designed by Giorgio Armani, the hotel will feature 95 elegantly appointed Guestrooms and Suites, resonating the simplicity and elegance of the Armani style. It will offer an extensive food and beverage experience through its culinary outlet and lounge. In addition, the hotel will also feature the first ever in Europe Armani/SPA and a well-equipped business center.

The original fitness resort and spa founded in 1940, Rancho La Puerta welcomes 125 guests each week amongst 87 guest rooms on over 3,000 private acres of gardens, mountains and meadows. Only an hour’s drive from San Diego, California located in tranquil Tecate, Baja California, The Ranch is located at 1,700 feet and enjoys an ideal year-round climate. Weeklong packages include accommodations, gourmet organic meals, a wide array of fitness classes, use of all facilities, daily learning workshops and seminars, nightly entertainment, and roundtrip transportation to/from San Diego airport. Voted World’s Best Destination Spa two years in a row (2010/11) by readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine.

Enjoy “A Gift to the End of the Year” – Until December 31, 2011 receive a 250 Euro credit per person for every seven-night stay and a 125 Euro credit per person for every four-night stay. Or, enjoy the holidays without overindulging with special “Healthy Christmas” Specials. Two- and four-night packages include welcome beverage, full board including gala holiday dinner, one massage, and more from December 22, 2011 - January 6, 2012 from 750 Euros for two-nights and from 1350 Euros for four-nights.

Each Vik Retreat property was imagined and designed with the inspiration of creating an exceptional experience. The properties are unmatched and unique, and have been celebrated by press and visitors from around the world. Estancia Vik José Ignacio, a romantic, rustic and traditional ranch has been referred to as an homage to Uruguay’s nature, architecture and design. Playa Vik Jose Ignacio, an avant-garde beach retreat situated on the most coveted spot of the Uruguayan coastline, is unlike any other property of its kind. Please read more about these incredible properties in Architectural Design and Palm Beach Illustrated.

Romantic package at Imanta includes five nights in a pool villa, all meals (no alcohol), Champagne upon arrival, romantic dinner, 2 sixty-minute spa treatments per stay, non-motorized water sports, one guided hiking tour, one guided kayak tour, and tax/service from $7740 until April 30, 2011. Or, reserve Imanta for your exclusive use with the Private Escape – Imanta is all yours for up to 28 people from $21,000 per night including meals and more.

China - where the past, present and future can be experienced all in one. If this is your first and only chance to visit China, then this is the trip. Please join WildChina, whose founder Mei Zhang was recently named one of Travel + Leisure's top travel specialists, to explore the imperial capitals of Beijing and Xi'an, gaining access to an emperor’s childhood home at the Forbidden City, a largely un-restored section of the Great Wall and the famed Terracotta Warriors Museum. We then go off the beaten path, visiting villages and glaciers in the famed Tibetan area of Shangri-La and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lijiang. Our journey ends in China’s bustling financial center of Shanghai – the “Paris of the East.” Small group departure April 11-23, 2012, 13 days, from $4850.

Journey to your roots at The Lodge at Doonbeg where a unique genealogical service is available to help guests learn more about their Irish heritage. On-site genealogists are available to research your Irish ancestry during your visit. Book this 2 night package which includes a consultation with one of our genealogists and you may very well discover your Irish roots. Price start at €215 per adult.

The Ultimate Escape at Esperanza - Stay 3 nights and the 4th night is our treat, plus a welcome amenity, round trip airport transfers, daily breakfast, 2 $50 Spa certificates, fitness & yoga, and more until December 22, 2011. Esperanza is a secluded romantic world-class resort that pampers you with luxurious accommodations, distinctive cuisine and the finest amenities that epitomize the relaxed spirit of the Baja lifestyle.

Told U So is what the yachting world has dubbed the “first true maritime home” and this winter, Told U So will be in the Maldives/Indian Ocean and surrounding area, complete  with exclusive use of a private island. The Super Yacht won Best of Best 2011 Custom Mega Yachts by Robb Report and World Yacht Trophy for Best Interior design in Cannes. The design, which was cited for its incredible detail, sophistication and originality, incorporates the highest quality wood, marble and fine fabrics from around the world in the 145 foot Super Yacht’s five individually styled suites. Please contact Roman at roman@molori.com for more information.

Located in the Exumas of the Bahamas, Musha Cay is the ideal private island escape for you and 23 of your closest friends and family, and is only available for exclusive use. Recently featured in the Robb Report “Ultimate Islands” article, and in Forbes Life, Musha Cay in renowned as one of the world’s most enviable private island hideaways.

At Ananda, the 24,000 square foot spa offers an extensive menu of over 79 body and beauty treatments, integrating the traditional Indian systems of Ayurveda with the more contemporary Western spa approach, striving to achieve the ultimate harmony between the physical and the mental realms of the individual.  The Ananda Ladies Spa Getaway provides the perfect getaway for single lady travelers, mother-daughter, couples or groups. Five and seven night packages are available and include a wellness consultation and a wide array of treatments, plus a trip to the 'Ganga Aarti’ at the renowned Parmarth Ashram.

Spend the Holidays with the one you love. Cuddle up close by the fireplace in your private cottage. Enjoy a two-night stay in one of our luxurious king-bedded accommodations with Champagne in your room upon arrival, breakfast included each morning, and dinner one night in the River House Dining Room or Canoe Club. Offer available November 20th - 30th and December 20th - 30th.

Chiva-Som has recently introduced Mien-Acupressure, a soothing treatment that works by tapping into the meridian channels on the face, that is effective on many levels as it balances the facial tissue and cleanses the facial lymphatic vessel, it also helps with emotional detoxification, unblocking energy lines that have become clogged with the interference of everyday stress.

Panama's premier city hotel, Bristol Panama, announces its new 25-story Hotel Residence Tower expansion project set to open December, 2011. The addition will feature 63 guestrooms, 40 condominium units and eight suites, as well as a lap pool, restaurant bar lounge and fitness center.

Take the Family to Fiesole this winter and enjoy the Family Escape Package - Two-night package includes accommodations in two Salviati double rooms, American breakfast for four, seasonal dinner for four at Il Salviatino's restaurant excluding beverages, two hours evening baby sitting service, four tickets to the Palazzo with a Picasso drawing class for children, 24 hour Ambassador service, and more from 1800 Euro until March 31, 2012. Or, stay three nights for the price of two until December 20th, 2011 and from January 2 - March 31, 2012.

Kosher weeks December 3-16, 2011 includes a fully kosher gourmet dining experience and an array of speakers including renowned Rabbinic personalities and psychologists, Jewish medical professionals, and Orthodox wellness educators. From November 19 – December 2, 2011 take advantage of the Thanksgiving Special - lose weight and feel your best throughout the holidays! Special rate from $6800 for one week double occupancy.

Soneva Fushi's SLOWLIFE Symposium welcomed Hollywood A-listers, top business CEOs, a head of state, and senior environmental campaigners together in the Maldives to discuss how to make tourism a benefit rather than a threat to the planet's environment. Sir Richard Branson and Edward Norton are among the pantheon of global environmental leaders to speak at the Environmental Conference October 6-9, 2011 at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives.

Before the holiday season swings into high gear, take a few days to relax in the Caribbean. From the magical islands of Saint-Barth’s and Barbados, to the sophisticated charm of Nevis and the British Virgin Islands, our Relais & Châteaux properties combine some of the world’s finest dining with all of the allure and relaxation of the islands. And if sipping a Mojito under a lush palm tree in Puerto Rico is more your thing, we have just the place for that too. With rates starting as low as 260 EUR, it is an unbeatable combination! For reservations or information, call 800-735-2478 or email Martina Reznick at m.reznick@relaischateaux.com.

Opportunity doesn’t always knock. Sometimes it roars! Take advantage of early special 2012 rates when you book a Micato safari by November 30, 2011. Call 800-MICATO-1 for details.

Guests staying at The Address Downtown Dubai and Armani Hotel Dubai have the opportunity to experience At.mosphere Burj Khalifa, located just at the door step of both the hotels. At.mosphere received Guinness World Record earlier this year for ‘Highest Restaurant from Ground Level’ and is an innovative grill and lounge located on 122 floor of Burj Khalifa, world’s tallest tower, billed as ‘the must visit’ restaurant in the city, on par with the world’s finest. Adorned in mahogany walls and ceilings, Adam Tihany furnishings, and floors of café au lait limestone and hand-tufted carpet, At.mosphere also has a stunning beverage display and cellar.For more information please visit www.armanihotels.com or www.theaddress.com

The Ranch was recently named SpaFinder’s 2011 Favorite New Getaway Spa and Best for Weight Loss. Tatler Magazine awarded The Ranch with 2011 Full-on-Fitness. The following quote was sent in late March: “It has been over 6 months that I visited the Ranch, which changed my lifestyle and indeed gave me the techniques and discipline to keep my weight down. I have now lost 32 lbs and received all high marks at my recent annual physical exam. A million thanks.”

Located at Nandan Farms in Sawantwadi, approximately 2.5 hours away from Goa airport, Peirce & Leslie’s “Stay with an Indian family” is to enable you to experience the sights and sounds of the place which reveal the fabric of cultural texture of the country. The project is run on the premise of the Indian philosophy, 'Athithi Devo Bhava'- the Guest is God. It will teach guests to understand the significance of a pooja in the morning; of why footwear is not allowed inside the home; of eating with ones hands when a spoon and fork is available; it is understanding the bindi and the Ganesh.

Discover a new level of enchantment at Rancho Valencia. Exhale redefines the spa escape with restorative experiences that begin the moment you arrive. Package includes two nights in a spacious Casita Junior Suite with Garden Patio, welcome amenity upon arrival, daily complimentary Continental Breakfast Table, fitness classes in the Movement Studio, two 60-minute Essence Massages followed by a complimentary bath for two of your choice in a private garden patio at The Spa, freshly squeezed Orange Juice and morning paper delivered to your suite daily. Package begins at $1,395.

Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines has recently unveiled major new expansion plans for the United States, with the launch of daily services to Seattle and Dallas from Dubai. Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle-Tacoma International Airports will both be served by non-stop flights from February 2nd and March 1, 2012 respectively. Both services will be operated by Boeing 777 aircraft offering the highest standards of passenger comfort, with luxurious private suites in First Class, lie-flat beds in Business Class and generously-sized Economy Class seats.

The Kurtz-Ahlers & Associates UK Team has expanded and is now comprised of Justine Mastin, Chris Mastin, and Jo Morris. With a combined experience of over 50 years in the luxury travel, tourism and hospitality industries, the UK office is well equipped to support the dynamic UK luxury travel sector. Developing and maintaining the strong and established partnerships with both UK tour operators and travel agency specialists is a key strength of the UK team where the focus bring opportunities for sales development, training and promotion. Justine and Chris frequently travel the length and breadth of the UK to ensure that our portfolio of properties remain high on the list of choice for luxury travel specialists and their clients.

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