The resort’s team will be under the leadership of General Manager Fernando Gibaja. A Spanish national, Fernando has an extensive international hospitality experience, having worked for Mandarin Oriental and Ritz-Carlton in the United States, Spain, Turkey, Mexico and Singapore.

Executive Chef Gregory Goulot is a French national with international experience in Spain, France, Monte Carlo and Mauritius for hotels belonging to The Leading Hotels of the World, Stein Group and restaurants from Groupe Maxim’s and the Michelin star Jacques Chibois restaurant.

Upon opening, guests will be in the care of 120 colleagues – many of them coming from Port S—ller and Mallorca as well as from countries such as Germany, Mexico, Russia, Italy, UK, and Finland.

Jumeirah Port Soller is located on a cliff by the harbour village of Port S—ller surrounded by a pine forest and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The five-star resort comprises 120 guestrooms and suites, all with a private terrace or balcony, located on eight separate outbuildings, surrounded by lush gardens featuring native plants and trees with 360-degree views of the sea and the impressive Tramuntana mountain range.

A “Pay 4 nights, stay 5 nights” opening offer is available for consumers via Tour Operators, from 24 April to 30 June and from 14 September to 20 December 2012. The offer includes full breakfast at Es Fanals Restaurant, complimentary wi-fi in all areas and rooms, complimentary use of Barbaroja’s Kids Club, complimentary access to Talise Spa, and complimentary shuttle service to Port S—ller. The offer is applicable to all room types subject to availability and not available in combination with any other offer. Bookings must be made through a tour operator.

With stunning views over the Mallorcan coast, Jumeirah Port Soller is less than 10 minutes away from the historical town of S—ller, also accessible by a picturesque wooden tram ride. Set in the Tramuntana Valley on the northwest of the island, also known as Orange Valley for its abundance of citrus trees, the area is a destination for trekking, cycling, Nordic walking and water sports, as well as for lovers of art museums, botanical gardens and the region’s rich architectural heritage including the S—ller Sant Bartomeu Church dating from 1236 and 16th century Romanesque buildings.

The architecture of the resort merges into the surroundings by using natural stone, local materials and low buildings. It has three outdoor swimming pools, one of them a hydropool heated all year round, two restaurants and four bars with al fresco dining options and elegant function rooms with state-of-the-art facilities all with floor-toceiling sea views. The resort also has a stunning, naturally lit Talise Spa, a fitness club and original works by local artists.

Jumeirah Port Soller is the latest addition to the Jumeirah portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts in Europe, along with Jumeirah Grand Hotel Via Veneto in Rome, Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul and Grosvenor House Apartments by Jumeirah Living in London. From the start of 2011 to the end of 2012, Jumeirah Group will have more than doubled the number of hotels it manages and almost quadrupled the number of countries in which it operates. In the coming six months, Jumeirah expects to open Jumeirah Bilgah Beach Hotel in Baku, Azerbaijan; Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa, Kuwait; and Jumeirah Creekside in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Source: ITCM

The Sofitel Agadir Thalassa Sea & Spa is a three-hour flight away from the main European capitals and is the brand’s second hotel in the bay of Agadir, alongside the Sofitel Agadir Royal Bay resort.

‘I am delighted to welcome this new flagship hotel to our network of Sofitel Thalassa Sea & Spa establishments. The Sofitel Agadir Thalassa Sea & Spa offers the best of today’s thalassotherapy treatments, paired with Sofitel’s inimitable standards and is incontestably the new well-being reference in Morocco,” said Robert Gaymer Jones, CEO of Sofitel Worldwide.

Designed by the Moroccan architect Jamal Laamiri Alaoui and the French interior designer Didier Rey, the hotel features 125 rooms and 49 suites. Each one has its own private patio overlooking the sea, offering a view of the bay of Agadir and the remains of its ancient Kasbah.

The thalassotherapy institute is an integral part of the hotel. With its elegant, pure white decor, this area is devoted to resting and replenishing both mind and body in a healthy ‘detox’ atmosphere, a statement said.

The institute also proposes treatments inspired by Moroccan traditions to awaken the senses and re-energise the mind and body.

The thalassotherapy facility has 16 booths, leading onto the beach or the hotel gardens, and offer massages with Argan oil and other essential oils.

There are three restaurants, as well as a naturopath and a dietician, who can assist with planning the menu to offer guests genuine and personalised support.

Source: Trade Arabia

With the Shop Till You Drop package at this boutique hotel in Bangkok, enjoy the ultimate shopper’s break and a location convenient to shopping, dining, and entertainment. With this special package, you’ll receive deluxe accommodations, a daily full American breakfast buffet for two at Flavors restaurant, a 10% discount at more than 200 Central Department Store retailers, a 30-minute foot, head, or shoulder massage for two at Quan Spa, and a BTS Sky Train day pass ticket per person per day. This limited-time offer is available through March 31, 2012, with rates ranging from 6,000 to 9,750 THB per night.

Those looking for a mini-vacation can take advantage of the Weekend Getaway package, available at this Bangkok hotel in Siam Square through March 31, 2012. With a minimum 2-night stay (Fri and Sat required), wake up to a daily breakfast for two, and spend the day taking advantage of your BTS Sky Train day pass ticket (one per person per day). You’ll also enjoy a 20% discount on dining, spa, laundry, and local calls, plus a 10% discount at all Central Department stores. Of course, stylish accommodations await you each night. Rates range between 6,400 and 8,700 THB per night.

No matter which of the two packages at this Bangkok luxury hotel you decide on, you’ll enjoy a 5-star getaway and all the generous amenities the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel has to offer, including a fitness center, indoor pool, and eclectic dining venues.

To book either of these great packages, visit the hotel website or call 1-800-228-9290. For the Shop Till You Drop package, use promotional code SHO. For the Weekend Getaway package, use promotional code WK1.

After 100 days of renovation works and staff training the day has finally come: With the opening of the “Das Tirol”, Kempinski Hotels opens its first property in Austria. The luxurious hotel has a lot on offer: it is the only five-star-hotel in Kitzbühel and the surrounding area that has direct access to the slopes.

Kempinski The Spa is an oasis where guests can feel at ease and relax and was labelled as a Leading Spa. Moreover it belongs to the distinguished circle of The Leading Hotels of the World – being the only hotel in this sought after ski resort.

“We are very proud of everything that has been created here in the last three months,” says General Manager Henning Reichel. For weeks everything on the big construction site in Jochberg has been adapted to meet the Kempinski standards. The result: Alpine materials and naturalness, wood, leather and loden dominate the picture. Reichel has brought the “charm of the Tyrolean mountains” into his hotel. “The Kempinski Das Tirol is highly individual,” states Reichel. The hotel is a luxurious, chic, elegant and comfortable alpine resort with great views and excellent service.

118 superior double rooms, 13 junior suites, 16 suites and one Penthouse suite. Two restaurants with distinctive menus on offer: The Steinberg and the Sra Bua by Wini Brugger restaurants. Down-to-earth cuisine from the Tyrolean mountains and surprising taste sensations from Asia. Together with his team of around 150 employees, General Manager Reichel wants to make their guests’ stay unforgettable. “We want to excite them with the best service and provide eye-opening experiences”, he says.

A special opening offer is valid until 25 December – the superior double room starts at € 200 a night including breakfast. The Kitzbühel Ski Special is available for three, five or seven nights. The package includes a ski pass per person for two, four or six days depending on the number of nights in the hotel, breakfast buffet and evening meal and entrance to Kempinski The Spa. Depending on the duration of the stay, two people pay either € 906, € 1532 or € 2136 for the superior double room.

Source: ITCM

There’s no better place to toast to the season than in California wine country, home to the country’s finest wineries. At The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa, a Napa Valley spa resort, we’re giving you a gift that will last long after you’ve sipped your last glass of champagne.

The award-winning Raindance Spa at our Sonoma luxury hotel is offering a December special, sure to keep your hands looking beautiful through wrapping gifts and rolling cookie dough. The 80-minute Ultimate Manicure and GelFx Treatment is pure bliss for your hands. The manicure starts with grooming cuticles and nails, followed by an exfoliation and conditioning. Warm essential oils nourish and detoxify, and an aromatic hand massage preps you for the finishing touch — GelFx. Packed with vitamins A, D and B5, GelFx promotes healthy nails and ensures your color stays chip-free, vibrant and lustrous for 2 weeks. This spa special is available through December 31, 2011, for just $100 (regularly $130; not including gratuity).

If you’re at our Sonoma Valley lodging to wine rather than unwind, there’s plenty to keep you busy during the holiday season. The festivities kicked off with the tree lighting ceremony on the Plaza, followed by the Sonoma Valley Wine Market, where 35 wineries gathered for one day only. Visitors to the Blessing of the Olives at the historic Sonoma Mission will find music, refreshments and information about Sonoma’s olive traditions. If your trip to Sonoma comes after these events, not to worry; the Holiday in the Vines Celebration runs through January 6, 2012. This 6-week celebration includes open houses at up to 20 wineries, performances, after-hours shopping and amazing food and wine.

No matter what brings you to our Napa Valley winery hotel this festive season, there’s sure to be something from your wish list, whether it’s a day of pampering at our Raindance Spa or an afternoon spent finding the perfect wines for your holiday table.

Just in time for the holidays, this package is ideal for holiday gift giving, a romantic getaway or even better yet some personal time away from the hustle and bustle of the season at a 5 star hotel in London. Pampering at its finest comes with the package which includes blissful services for two from the hotel’s own St. Pancras Spa, breakfast and luxury hotel accommodations in London in a meticulous Barlow King room. Rates for this Victorian journey of the senses start at just GBP 445* GBP offering guests the opportunity to discover some of the world’s finest beauty recipes and remedies. Guests also have the opportunity to upgrade to first class and, in addition to all the amenities above, will enjoy Chambers Club amenities and accommodations.

A Barlow King room includes access to the St. Pancras Spa fitness suite, pool, sauna and steam room. Guests taking advantage of this package will receive a one hour spa treatment for two people — a true ticket to tranquility with a variety of rituals, therapies and massages available to enjoy with a partner, friend or family member at this luxury spa in London. From treatments incorporating ancient Japanese massage techniques and a radiance scrub from the Kingdom of Siam to a slimming ritual from India and a traditional massage of the Orient, total relaxation is just a click away with this outstanding choice among hotel deals in London.

The relaxing “Time Traveler Spa” package may be booked online by using promotional code SPA or by calling 1–800-228-9290 for reservation.

Each guest room and luxury London hotel suite at the St. Pancras Renaissance has been painstakingly restored to maintain the majestic elegance of the hotel’s original ornate moldings, grand windows, high ceilings and marble bathrooms as they were presented upon its opening in 1873 while incorporating modern amenities such as high speed Internet access, International cable/satellite service and flat screen televisions.

*Rates are per room per night and valid seven days a week through 5/5/12 based on availability at the time of reservation. Advance reservations required and spa treatments must be pre-booked.  Please visit hotel website for additional terms and conditions.

Spa Level guests enjoy preferred access to spa appointments, 10% off spa services and, if desired, consultation with the spa concierge, and an escort to the spa for appointments.

Designed for enhanced relaxation and rejuvenation, this Buckhead hotel’s Spa Level guest rooms and suites feature:

–  Tempur-Pedic(R) bedding products
–  Baths with Italian marble vanities and oversized Turkish cotton bath towels
–  Yoga mat, exercise ball and bands, spa bathrobes and spa slippers
–  37-inch high-definition, flat-panel television; iPod docking station; DVD player, and DVDs and books on Pilates, yoga and meditation
–  Air purifier and sound machine

For a truly heightened spa vacation, take advantage of this Buckhead, Atlanta, GA hotel’s Spa Level Bed and Breakfast package*, which features overnight accommodations and valet parking; Greet the Day spa breakfast; and 10% off all spa treatments.

* View all terms and conditions online including cost and expiration dates.

At the Trump Chicago Luxury Hotel and Trump SoHo Luxury Hotel in New York, savvy spa-goers may add a 60-minute Trump Classic Massage or Kate Somerville Universal Glow Facial for just $111 when they also purchase a 60-minute-or-longer service at regular price. At Trump International Hotel(TM) Las Vegas and Trump International Hotel(TM) Waikiki Beach Walk(R), the 60-minute Classic Trump Massage and Universal Glow Facial will each be priced at $111 for the day.

Guests may book online. Promotion available for services rendered on Nov. 11, 2011 only. Pricing does not include tax and gratuity. Appointments are subject to availability.

Founded on the commitment to customize each guest’s experience according to a Personal Intention, The Spa at Trump provides unique treatment choices, including the use of gemstone-infused oils, and the unsurpassed personalized attention of a Trump(R) Spa Attache. Named “Top Spa Brand” in SpaFinder’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, The Spa at Trump features an exclusive arrangement with celebrity skin health expert Kate Somerville, as well as signature products by Shiffa, Tara and other leading names.

The new leader in Croatia

Expectations are high. “Not only because our name stands for extraordinary establishments and top-notch service in Croatia and all of our other core markets,” said Otmar Michaeler, CEO of Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group AG.

In many regards, the newly opened Falkensteiner Hotel & Spa Iadera on the Punta Skala peninsula promises to be an extremely interesting new addition to the range of luxury hotels in Croatia and around the world. In addition to guests from Falkensteiner’s core markets of Austria, Germany, Italy and Croatia, the tourism group – which is active in six countries – expects many visitors from Central and Eastern Europe as well as the Benelux countries, Great Britain, Switzerland and France.

Otmar Michaeler continued, “For FMTG AG, the opening of this hotel and also the conclusion of the first investment phase at Punta Skala is a milestone in the company’s history and will also serve as a guide for future developments. However, the five-star Hotel Iadera is also a showcase project for the Croatian tourism industry and an important step in an urgently needed campaign to improve quality. This kind of high-level project will strengthen tourism in Croatia, which is an extremely important part of the economy.”

FMTG continues to focus on expansion

Additional Falkensteiner hotels will open in Southeastern Europe (SEE) in the coming year. According to Agron Berisa, the managing director of SEE operations at Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences, “With our new flagship establishment, we have added another top hotel to the Falkensteiner portfolio in Croatia. The expansion of the Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences in the SEE countries will continue in 2012 with the opening of a city hotel in Belgrade, Serbia, and a family product in Crvena Luka, Croatia.”

Five stars ensure well-being

“We are extremely confident and will do everything in our power to make our new five-star Hotel & Spa Iadera one of the new hotspots not only on Croatia’s Mediterranean coast but also in the entire Mediterranean region. The perfect location on the tip of our Punta Skala holiday peninsula, the hotel’s architecture, the fantastic SPA and our high quality standards, which we have redefined for our Premium Collection Hotels, will help us to achieve our ambitious goals. We want to offer a five-star hotel that doesn’t make a stiff impression, but that combines lifestyle, freshness, well-being and luxury,” said Georg Unterkircher, general manager of the entire Punta Skala resort.

The panorama is simply breathtaking

“The staff at the concierge desk directs guests to their rooms. Or, even better, their suites. The sleeping quarters inside the walls of this five-star luxury establishment, with a total of 210 rooms, feature open floor plans reminiscent of the style of a Mediterranean country house,” said hotel director Alexander Orlandini.

He added, “No matter which direction you turn, you’ll be captivated by the unparalleled beauty of your surroundings.” In this picturesque spot on the tip of the Punta Skala peninsula, the beauty of the region around the hotel is highlighted by the contrast of colours – the deep blue of the sea and the light, luminous colours of the sand and rocks.

Pure luxury for the body, designed to meet guests’ individual needs

The 6,000 sq m Acquapura SPA, made up of saunas, massage chairs, Private SPAs with their own balconies, indoor and outdoor pools, and an impressive 700 sq m hamam, is an oasis of wellness and beauty with a great atmosphere.

And the Hotel & Spa Iadera offers an appropriate array of healthy, soothing and beautifying treatments, an extraordinary range of leisure activities and the ambience of a secluded getaway – a combination you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

An oasis for the senses, a refuge of pleasure

Restaurants in top-notch locations and cosmopolitan cuisine complete the range of services offered at the hotel.

“The main focus for Falkensteiner is our famous Alpine-Adriatic culinary concept, refined with regional delicacies. An essential ingredient in this recipe for success is without a doubt our head chef Franz Castlunger. The native of South Tyrol has had time to settle into this land of pleasure, working previously at the Family Hotel Diadora, also located on the peninsula of Punta Skala, where he was responsible for tantalising the taste buds of holiday guests,” said Georg Unterkircher.

Ideal for longer Birmingham vacations as it is for a quick weekend “Girls Getaway,” travelers have come to rely on the sense of rest and relaxation that the beautiful rolling hills of Ross Bridge Resort & Spa offer. With its world-class golf and the award-winning Spa at Ross Bridge – featuring a vast array or treatments and services – this resort stands head-and-shoulders above ordinary hotels in Birmingham, Alabama. The plush guest rooms include balconies overlooking stunning grounds and a signature pool featuring enchanting waterfalls and fountains. It’s the perfect vista for those precious few moments not spent in the 12,000 square foot spa.

Having saved so much on their hotel accommodations, visitors feeling the urge to indulge in a bit of retail therapy during their “Girls Getaway” are in luck as the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort & Spa is among the few luxury hotels near Riverchase Galleria Mall. Refueling after a successful shopping trip is a cinch as well thanks to the Birmingham restaurants located on-site at the resort. Among the offerings are Brock’s, featuring an array of tapas and an extensive wine list to match their fresh Mediterranean dishes, and The Clubhouse Restaurant, offering American fare in a casual, family-friendly environment.

Whether it’s drinks in the lounge, a day of pampering at the award-winning spa, an elegant dinner at Brock’s or simply enjoying a book by the pool, Ross Bridge provides an escape from the everyday routine. This package is available June 2011 through August 2011.

This four diamond resort has 259 guest rooms, with balconies overlooking the third longest golf course in the world at 8,191 yards from the tips. For the highest standard in luxury, visit the resort’s 12,000 square-foot European spa and salon. Ross Bridge consistently remains among the top Renaissance hotels in the world for guest satisfaction and overall style.