Yes, we know it is a Hallmark Holiday, but it’s also the perfect time to indulge in some romantic R&R and spoil your better half with something a little more original than a hastily bought, overpriced bouquet of red roses. Boring. Instead, why not gift one of our sleek and sexy box sets with all those cities you plan to visit together?
What’s in your little Black box? Ours is full of surprises and we let you decide!
To help you plan your mini break or major vacation, we’ve put together five hotels guaranteed to light your beloved’s fire, from palm-fringed hideaway to Venetian palazzo. And it couldn’t be easier, just a few clicks away online at the LUXE City Guides Hotel & Villa Booking Site.
Sitting pretty at Paresa, Phuket
Imagine kicking back at ultra swank Phuket resort Paresa, perched high on the Kamala cliffside. Well one lucky lady is going to do just that. Meghan from Singapore WON our fabulous competition and will be getting her tan on at this boutique beauty that has got understated luxe down to a T. Leggy Meggy will soon be donning her peep-hole kaftan with matching marabou turban and basking in her Aqua Pool Suite, done up in elegant mod-minimalist Thai style complete with veranda and private plunge pool. Sheeesh, life’s a beach for some…
Missed out on the grand prize this time? Not to worry, we’ve got a bevy of swag and hotel goodies coming your way soon, so keep your eyes peeled on luxecityguides.com, LUXEtasy, Facebook and Twitter. Santa doesn’t just come at Christmas you know.
Heaven's above
Wouldn’t you know it, one of our favourite destination retreats in the whole world just got even better. That’s right, Trisara, an ultra-luxe all-villa resort complete with private plunge pools nestled above the azure waters of the Andaman Sea in Phuket, has opened a new and improved bar, called simply, The Bar. With cocktail in hand, your amore by your side and spectacular sunset show in the heavens above, perfection just found another meaning. Read more…
Amazing Villa Amanzi
It’s happened already. That tan you took months to perfect has faded faster than your memories of summer, leaving your skin looking more David Bowie pallid than Iman bronze. Time to lock in your beach getaway, somewhere exotic, boutique, away from the madding crowds, with surf, sand and sun on tap. Here’s our pick of five tropical escapes where getting your chi chis nicely toasted is as easy as saying spaahhh…
Hide away in secluded COMO Shambhala, Bali
The holiday season is in full swing and THE party of the year is just around the corner – but, uh-oh, you haven’t booked your getaway yet? Fret not, it’s not too late, Kate. Whether you’re travelling solo, with your beau or with sprogs in tow, we’ve selected five of the best destinations with equally stunning properties for you to frolic away your winter blues. So brush off that dust from 2009 and bring in 2010 with gleaming sunshine and glittering style.
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All calm at the Bath House Residence
There once was a time when pleasure was a two-handed massage in a darkened room with whales singing in the background. Then simple, yet terrific outfits like our faves Jari Menari and Spa Hati in Bali turned us into drooling fools with the introduction of utterly blissful four-handed massages. Well, there was simply no going back. But then came…
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