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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Top Ten Romantic Hotels Perfect for Popping the Question

1) The Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris, France - Decorated in Louis XVI style, this hotel provides a classic romantic setting in one of the most romantic cities in the world. Plus, if you decide to propose at the top of the Eiffel Tower, it's very close by!

2) Fairmont Mayakoba Rivera Maya, Mexico - Propose amidst tropical splendor. Some proposal location ideas are one of the resort's many restaurants, or while on a romantic nature hike!

3) Mandarin Oriental New York City, USA - This hotel is a classic even for city residents. The hotel's Asian and French fusion restaurant, Asiate offers a beautiful setting for proposals. Or perhaps go across the street to Central Park for a more intimate proposal.

4) The Oberoi Rajvilas Jaipur, India - 30 acres of orchards, gardens, decorative pools and fountains await you at this amazing and luxurious resort. The perfect place for proposal is the floating temple (it's really on an island) in the middle of a lotus filled body of water.

5) Alvear Palace Hotel Buenos Aires, Argentina - This hotel offers the ultimate luxury experience. Dining venues L'Orangerie and La Bourgogne are local favorites for places to dine and celebrate special events.

6) Four Seasons Bospohorus Istanbul, Turkey - Opened just about a year ago, this hotel is supposed to be the upmost in modern comfort and luxury. It is sure to provide an unforgettable proposal experience.

7) Peninsula Hong Kong, China - Known as one of the world's "Grand Hotels," it is consistently ranked as one of the top hotels of the world. The hotel offers the perfect view for proposals with some suites offering the best landscapes of the city.

8) Burj al Arab Dubai, UAE - The only 7 star hotel in the world, it is a landmark of the city of Dubai with its outrageous architecture. It offers any service and amenity you can imagine with staff beckoning to your every need!

9) Cipriani Venice, Italy - This legendary hotel provides the most amazing romantic backdrop for the perfect proposal in one of the most romantic cities of the world. 

10) Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa - This small, luxurious hotel is sure to provide a unique but beautiful setting for a picture perfect proposal. 

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Three of the Best Honeymoon Suites: Hotel Plaza Athenee, Langham Hotel London and Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos



The most important part of the honeymoon, is the honeymoon suite. These three locations offer some of the best suites in the world along with the best service. Your honeymoon is a once in a lifetime occasion and is a time transition into married life, so why not do it while in the lap of luxury at one of these exclusive and amazing destinations.

(This is just the bathroom in The Royal Suite at The Plaza Athenee)
Paris, known as the city of light, is also commonly concieved as the city of love. With romantic cafes on every corner and beautiful architecture, it is a classic destination for lovers. The Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris is one of the best in the city. It is steps away from the Eiffel Tower, and offers amazing views. Staying in the Royal Suite will ensure that your experience here is unforgettable. Decorated in the style of Louis XVI, as is the rest of the hotel, the suite offers the upmost in privacy with two secured entrances to the room. Each room of the suite also has digital finger print entry. In addition, you can have a separate room for your security detail or other private staff members. Relax in the drawing room, or read one of the volumes on the bookcase in the sitting room or study. Have your family and friends over for a gourmet dinner in the spacious dining area that seats up to twelve. Relax with your newly wed in the private steam room or Jacuzzi. You won't even have to miss your favorite shows as the hotel's cable system offers 120 channels in 18 languages! But best of all, the suite comes with the use of a Maserati Quattroporte Automatic for the length of your stay.

For more information about The Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris or any of ClassicTravel.com's other properties, please contact Virtuoso Travel Agent Jerry Hirshon at 212-404-6777 or by e-mail at Jerry@classictravel.com.

(Your Infinity Bathtub in the Infinity Suite at The Langham Hotel London)
Just a hop away over the channel sits London. Another cultural center of the world, this city has been home to some of the most luxurious royal weddings. The Langham Hotel London, Europe's first "Grand Hotel," has been a center of luxury since 1865. Decorated in Victorian Style, the hotel prides itself on "service with poise." The Infinity Suite, one of the largest two bedroom suites in London offers a quiet retreat from the bustling city. After a busy day of sight seeing, relax in your private infinity bath. Entertaining guests is easy with the suite's private lobby, kitchen and coat room. The hotel has renamed butler service, calling their fleet of attentive service staff "service stylists." Have one of these stylists draw your bath, or bring you anything you need, they are more than happy to make your honeymoon absolutely romantic and unforgettable.


For more information about booking at The Langham Hotel London with ClassicTravel.com, please contact Virtuoso Travel Agent Jerry Hirshon at 212-404-6777 or at Jerry@classictravel.com.

Parrot Cay in The Turks and Caicos is a classic destination for a luxury honeymoon. Clear blue Carribean waters, warm sand beneath your toes and a luxury hotel residence made for a once in a lifetime honeymoon experience. The Sanctuary at Parrot Cay, the resort's newest private house, was decorated by famed designer Donna Karan, who actually owns this house. The ambience is spiritual and peaceful, filled with antiques collected by the designer throughout her world travels. A chef and two butlers come with this private residence to take care of your every wish. The house has 8 bedrooms, two of which have 360 degree ocean views. The resort has an activities planner to arrange for things such as private yoga sessions, island hopping, and watersports. When you book for 7 nights for your honeymoon at Parrot Cay, the staff will throw in a 60 minutes couples massage and a private candlelit dinner in the COMO Shambhala Cottage.

For more information about booking at Parrot Cay with ClassicTravel.com, please contact Virtuoso Travel Agent Jerry Hirshon at 212-404-6777 or jerry@classictravel.com.


Thursday, May 7, 2009

{Amazing Destinations} Bali, Indonesia

The island of Bali has it all. Volcanoes, mountains, scenic rivers, beautiful white and black sanded beaches, coral reefs, amazing wildlife, much of which is native only to the island, and of course, the incredibly unique balinese culture. What better way to celebrate the beginning of the rest of your life surrounded by these wonders of nature.

The Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay is a relaxing retreat. Private Villas and Residences have the upmost in amenities and vistas. For your wedding or honeymoon, stay in the Royal Villa. With its privacy ensured by stone walls, this villa offers stunning views Jimbaran Bay. Have a meal of local cuisine cooked for you in the full service kitchen. Relax in the sauna then dive into the large swimming pool, or just take a dip in the hot and cold plunge pools. Get a tan on the two large sundecks. Best of all, recieve attentive service with the optional butler service.

For weddings, The Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay offers many amazing settings both for the ceremony and the reception. Have an intimate ceremony in one of the gazebos close to the shore, or at the lower pool which over looks Jimbaran Bay. You can also choose to have your ceremony and reception in one of the private villas or residences. The Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay offers wedding specialists to take care of all the details so you don't have to. They will help you procure your marriage licence and the on-site florists and chefs will work with you to pick flowers, menus and cakes. A Wedding or Honeymoon at The Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay is sure to create lasting memories.



Guests booking The Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay at the Virtuoso Rate with ClassicTravel.com will also recieve and upgrade upon arrival (subject to availablity), daily full breakfast (in room or at restaurant), and an exclusive locally handcrafted artifact. For more information about booking The Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay please contact Virtuoso Travel Agent Jerry Hirshon at 212-404-6777 or at Jerry@classictravel.com.


Another great Bali resort is The Oberoi Bali. This resort, constructed in traditional Balinese style will give you a true taste of the rich Balinese culture. For honeymoon, the Luxury Villa with Pool is ideal for a couple. It has a private pool, a terrace and garden, and an outdoor private dining area. The Spa at The Oberoi Bali has open air massage pavilions where you can relax surrounded by nature. The serene treatments use traditional Balinese and Indonesian techniques. This amazingly beautiful facility is sure to provide a romantic and intimate honeymoon for any couple.

Guests booking at The Oberoi Bali at the Virtuoso Rate with ClassicTravel.com will also recieve an upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), full breakfast for two, a special candlelit dinner for two and daily fresh fruit and flowers. Fore more information about booking The Oberoi Bali please contact Virtuoso Travel Agent Jerry Hirshon at 212-404-6777 or by e-mail at Jerry@classictravel.com.