By Tim Cotroneo It takes fewer than two seconds to see where a game-changing slice of the Park Hyatt Aviara’s $50 million renovation was dedicated. Step into Aviara’s Mediterranean-style lobby and the resort’s architectural headliner leads guests to gaze all the way to the California coast. You’d never know that, prior to renovation, Aviara’s now […]
By Tim Cotroneo What’s on your Valentine’s Day wish list? When you close your eyes do you see miles of white sand beach, or an oceanfront room, or a romantic dinner with palm trees swaying all around you? The Caribbean meets all these Valentine’s expectations and more. Then again, some Caribbean accommodations raise the bar […]
By Tim Cotroneo Too often choosing a new or second home involves compromise or giving something up. For new Richland Pointe homeowners on Reynolds Lake Oconee, it’s more a case of realizing, “I can have this, plus all that?” The Richland Pointe development in Greensboro, Georgia gives new meaning to the real estate term “master […]
By Tim Cotroneo I first met Grace in 2006. Her beauty left me breathless. It felt like I was struck by a thunderbolt. The Grace that I’m speaking of is Grace Bay Beach on the Caribbean island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos. That first Grace encounter was so powerful it led me to […]
By Tim Cotroneo Originating in Tahiti and perfected in Southern Asia, the overwater bungalow is the ultimate expression of high seas romance and luxury. The question is, “Where are the world’s best overwater settings for spending the night with ocean waves as your sleep soundtrack?” The amenities accompanying a dream night in an overwater bungalow […]
By Tim Cotroneo For those anticipating an island vacation at the Ladera Resort, you should know that the instant before departing is the best part of your stay. To fully understand how this last is best scenario occurs, realize that your emotional farewell is all part of the Ladera plan for exceeding expectations. Let’s start […]
On the shores of Punta Cana’s most secluded beach, Designer Oscar de la Renta created a Caribbean jewel of a hotel. Located in a private enclave within the Puntacana Resort, the Tortuga Bay Hotel features 13 villas offering unrivaled luxury, the ultimate in privacy, and five-star service. Guests thrill to Tortuga Bay’s dreamy environment, posh […]
Each couple arriving at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma secretly wants the same thing. Deep in their hearts they long for a no-hassle week of beautiful views, exceptional service, and a vacation that exceeds expectations. For more than 30 years, Sandals has earned a we’ll take care of everything reputation for couples seeking […]
Condado Vanderbilt, San Juan Puerto Rico’s most elegant hotel, never looked so good. An architectural masterpiece that opened to great fanfare in 1919, this 319-room luxury property is known as Puerto Rico’s first five-star hotel. Today’s Condado Vanderbilt Hotel welcomes an international clientele with its glamorous salmon-hued interior, one-of-a-kind spiral staircase, stately meeting rooms, world-class […]
Southern Utah is one of the few places in the world in which golf is mentioned in the same breath with extreme sports. With nine, and soon to be ten, golf courses located within the 118 miles that is the city of St. George, it’s hard to find a foursome that doesn’t mention nature walks, […]
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