Hello, everyone!!! I trust and hope that everyone has had a great, happy, and safe New Year's! Well, it's time to get back to business here at Player Highlife. Today, I would like to start a two-part post on the top 10 celebrity winter getaways. Right now, I will cover spots 10-6, and later this week, I will cover the remaining 5 destinations. So let's jump right to it and start our countdown with #10!
#10: Los Cabos (Palmilla Resort)
Nestled on the tip of the Baja Peninsula in Los Cabos, The One&Only Palmilla is the premier resort getaway in Mexico. Only here can you find serene sites, such as the Pacific Ocean meeting the Sea of Cortez; the azure waters meeting the mountains; and great whales can be seen swimming in the distance. If you want a taste of Old Mexico, simply this is the place to be!
The One&Only Palmilla has red-tiled roofs, whitewashed walls, and idyllic setting of exquisite fountains - is quietly nestled amidst swaying palms, bird of paradise and other tropical bloom. With Ocean Front, Beach Front, and Villa Cortez rooms available for your stay, you are guaranteed to have an ocean view that is absolutely mesmorizing! One&Only Palmilla offers twelve categories of luxury accommodations to cater to the individual preferences and needs of guests. All 173 casually elegant rooms, suites, and villa offer 24-hour butler service and a patio or balcony facing out towards the sea, allowing optimum privacy and unobstructed scenic views.
The gracious hospitality and relaxed Old World charm of Mexico permeates One&Only Palmilla. From the attentive yet discreet services of a personal butler, to the welcoming smiles discovered at every turn in a restaurant, at the spa, by the pool or on the golf course, the comfort and care of each guest is attended to with a genuine thoughtfulness that comes directly from the heart.
Services include:
24 hour personal butler service
Wecome tequila beverage
Complimentary espresso and tea service
Fresh fruit of choice, delivered daily
Choice of cocktail snacks, delivered daily
Twice daily maid service
Pillow selection menu
Aromatherapy turndown menu
Activities include championship golf, excursions around the area, boutique shopping, tennis, and deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, diving, seasonal whale-watching, adventure tours into the Baja desert and more.
The One&Only Palmilla also offer 5 different restaurants and a wine cellar. The type of cuisine offered ranges from a mixture of "Mexiterranian" (a mix of Mexican & Mediterranean), Asian, a cafe for light snacks, and much more!
Palmilla is offering a January special (for a limited time); stay for 4 nights and you'll be given a $100 credit [This offer is only available through 16 January 2011
and must be booked by 12 January 2011]. Check their website for more details.
The One&Only Palmilla, Los Cabos, Mexico
(888)382-4166
http://palmilla.oneandonlyresorts.com
*make sure to mention "Player Highlife" when you visit
#9: Dubai (Ski Dubai)
Located in the United Arab Emirates, Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or just playing in the snow. Young or old, there is something for everyone, from the beginner to the snow sport enthusiast. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round.
Ski Dubai has 5 runs that vary in difficulty, height and gradient, the longest run being 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Test your skills on the world's first indoor black run or practice your turns on the gentle beginner slopes. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels will enjoy these various slopes and snowboarders can also practice their stunts in the Freestyle Zone. Kids and parents alike will have fun in the huge interactive Snow Park, which at 3000 square meters is the largest indoor snow park in the world.
You don't have to worry about ski clothing or equipment either. Ski Dubai has thought of it all and offers guests the use of winter clothing, ski and snowboard equipment. Your skis will carry you down the slope, and their quad-chairlift and tow lift will promptly carry you back to the top for another run.
Imagine relaxing in a cozy mountain ski lodge with a crackling fireplace and looking out onto a fun -filled snow park. St. Moritz Café offers you that experience. Our menu has a wide selection of international cuisines to satisfy a variety of discerning tastes. From snacks to hearty mains, as well as a kid's menu, it is the perfect place to meet friends and family.
For those out on the ski slope, stop for a break at the Avalanche Café at midstation. A great selection of soups, sandwiches, beverages and sweets for hungry skiers and snowboarders. The café offers an outdoor terrace so you can watch the action on the slopes.
When checking the website, all prices are in UAE currency so go to XE's Universal Currency Converter (http://www.xe.com/ucc) to get the price in your currency.
Ski Dubai
(800) LEISURE [534-7873]
http://www.skidxb.com
*be sure to mention "Player Highlife" when you visit
#8: St. Moritz, Switerland (ski resorts)
From royal polo matches on the frozen lake to abundant five star hotels and Russian money flying directly into the local airstrip, St. Moritz’s posh credentials are impeccable. But there’s good and varied skiing too, with the advantage that many resort visitors will be intent on celeb-spotting or making the most of plush facilities, leaving the excellent snow to the keen skiers.
It’s no wonder St. Moritz is so widely known: unique experiences such as the Cresta Run, the Engadin cross-country ski marathon and polo-on-snow have been joined in recent years by spectacular kite-boarding across the acres of frozen lakes on the valley floor. The resort claims to have been the birthplace in 1864 of the ‘white winter holiday' and has the oldest Tourism Board in Switzerland; it’s also the only place in the country to have hosted the Olympic Winter Games, in 1928 and 1948. More recently, bringing the region’s skiing up to date, the Alpine Ski World Championships took place in St. Moritz in 2003, as they did in 1934, 1948 and 1974.
The three main ski areas of St Moritz are separate but big enough to stand alone. If you’re happy to ride the punctual buses or drive between areas, you will enjoy the distinctly different slopes of each domain – the extensive, rolling, well-groomed Corviglia pistes; the drama of the high Corvatsch peak followed by big vertical; and the huge descent across the glacier and the steepest slopes of the Diavolleza. There’s even heli-skiing of sorts that utterly defines the resort: you fly to the top of the hill and ski down the piste, thus avoiding the need to ride those tiresome lifts with the hoi polloi…
Just type in "St. Moritz" in Google or your favorite search engine to find a reputable website that offers deals on a vacation there.
*be sure to mention "Player Highlife" when you visit
#7: Miami (Mansion, South Beach)
Made famous for years by TV shows like "Miami Vice" and movies like "Bad Boys" and "Bad Boys II", now recently "Burn Notice", and "Jersey Shore", Miami has been the hotspot here in the United States for quite some time. A literal melting pot of every people, this international city located in the heart of South Florida is world-renowned for it's nightlife. Celebrities like 50 Cent, Lil' Wayne, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and many others can be spotted clubbing in the South Beach area.
The Opium Group (responsible for a lot of Miami/South Beach's nightlife) is one of the country’s most successful hospitality conglomerates, operating many of Miami’s nightclubs such as Mansion and SET. A driving force behind South Beach’s ongoing cultural renaissance, The Opium Group has been heralded by Harpers’s Bazaar, Travel & Leisure, People, Time, The Miami Herald, and numerous other publications for drawing A-list celebrities and the international jet-set to Miami Beach.
Mansion, named “Miami’s hottest club” by People magazine, has played host to some of the entertainment world’s most glamorous events, from Diddy’s MTV Video Music Awards celebration party and Britney Spears’ Miami performance, to live performances by Prince and Velvet Revolver. Grand and majestic, and easily configured to accommodate events of any size, Mansion’s “residence-meets-nightlife” concept features multiple floors of design and architectural decadence. Heralded design elements include sweeping staircases, ornate fireplaces, Venetian glass mirrors, dramatic crystal chandeliers, exposed brick walls, towering keystone arches and cozy seating areas that mix modern Lucite pieces with the luxurious banquets.
Mansion
1235 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
(305)695-8411
http://www.mansionmiami.com
http://www.theopiumgroup.com
*be sure to mention "Player Highlife" when you visit!!!
#6: Fiji (Wakaya Club)
The Wakaya Club & Spa, located in the beautiful Fiji Islands, is a very luxurious & gorgeous private island resort unlike any place that you've ever seen. The retreat offers gracious living, superb cuisine, and unrivaled leisure & relaxation.
The Wakaya Club & Spa is situated on Wakaya Island, Fiji, a private 2,200 acre hideaway that is one of 333 islands that comprise the Fiji group. Wakaya Island is surrounded by a protected coral reef, and the island boasts serene lagoons, majestic cliffs and pristine white sand beaches.
The Wakaya Club & Spa is comprised of ten free-standing waterfront Fijian cottage suites or bures (pronounced boo-rays), including seven private Ocean View Bures, one private Garden View Bure, Governor’s Bure and Ambassador’s Bure. Each bure is a luxurious hideaway located just steps from the Pacific ocean, and is designed to indulge you in the beauty of the island while providing every conceivable comfort.
Each bure offers 1,650 square feet of privacy and serenity, and includes the following:
Secluded rear garden and two covered outdoor decks
Bedroom with ample closet space and four-poster king size bed clad in the finest Fili D’Oro 100% cotton sheets from Italy
Bathroom with oversized soaking tub, two vanities, open-air, lava rock shower and separate W.C. and bidet
Gracious living room with wet bar, CD player, a collection of CDs and iPod connections
Cathedral ceilings, woven bamboo wall covering and indigenous yaka timber flooring
Hunter fans, in addition to air conditioning, throughout
Tibetan rugs, Asian decorative arts and a selection of your own reading materials
A double-hammock, strung between coconut palms, just outside the bure
Please note that, by design, Garden and Ocean View Bures are not equipped with televisions or telephones, except for an intercom to contact Reception. Unlimited high-speed Internet access is available in each bure.
The cuisine offers a lot of locally grown meat such as: locally raised venison, pork, lamb, chickens and their freshly laid eggs, Muscovy ducks and their eggs! Seafood includes: Pacific green lobster, shrimp, mangrove crab, tuna, wahoo, walu and mahimahi feature on the daily changing menus.
The organic gardens produce micro-greens, herbs, several varieties of lettuce, eggplant, Chinese cabbage, avacados, kumquats, limes, lemons, pineapples, papayas, soursop, guava and Fijian ginger – which is renowned as the best ginger in the world!
The chefs are adept at catering to your dietary requirements, whatever they may be. So if there is something you particularly like, or conversely need or wish to avoid, just tell them beforehand and they will accommodate you, without compromising flavor or presentation of your meal.
The Wakaya Club also offers a spa replete with a body-temperature salt water, water shiatsu/plunge pool, overlooking an azure lagoon. Plus included are massages; utilizing a hybrid Shiatsu/Swedish technique.
Activities that are available on the island include:
Hiking, Jogging and nature walks
Golf, Tennis and Croquet
Private Beaches and Beach Picnics
Sunday Wakaya Village Church Service
Spa Treatments
Total body workout in our air-conditioned Fitness Bure
Billiards, Bocce and Boules
Pressing of Virgin Coconut Oil Demonstration
Watching our Traditional Fijian Wood Carvers
Tour of Organic Gardens & Orchidarium
Reading, writing and napping in your own hammock
Beach volleyball
Cooking demonstrations
Bird watching (36 colorful species to identify)
Native dance pageant
Kava ceremony
Costing between $1,900-$2,400 USD (excluding tax), everything that comes is all-inclusive.
The Wakaya Club & Spa
USA & Canada: 1-800-828-FIJI (3454)
http://www.wakaya.com
*be sure to mention "Player Highlife" when you visit!
This about does it for this half of the list! Please come back and see #'s 5-1 to find out who rounds out the list of Top 10 Celebrity Winter Getaways! I just want to leave you with a thought:
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."
- T.S. Eliot
Live well.......it's the best revenge
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