Auberge du Soleil

Auberge du Soleil, California wine country’s most prestigious luxury inn, is a distinctive property that captures the international atmosphere of today’s Napa Valley. Boasting extraordinary views, hillside walkways that wind through olive groves and sculpture gardens, elegant cottages, an intimate spa and unparalleled service, the Auberge sets the standard for gracious hospitality. Its restaurant, one of the first great wine country establishments, pays tribute to its legacy with an award-winning menu and wine list. Luxurious accommodations, exceptional cuisine and service earn Auberge du Soleil recognition year after year as one of the world’s most renowned small luxury hotels.

Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Located within 4,000 secluded acres of rolling hills in Austin’s scenic Texas Hill Country, Barton Creek Resort & Spa features breathtaking views of the countryside and is centrally located near the city’s thriving cultural scene. Defining Texas elegance at its best, the four-star resort offers 300 newly renovated guestrooms; four 18-hole championship courses designed by golf legends Tom Fazio; Arnold Palmer and Ben Crenshaw; more than 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space; a full-service spa and new sophisticated dining options. Barton Creek Resort & Spa is one of six time-honored resorts managed by KSL Resorts

Calistoga Ranch, an Auberge Resort and Lodging Club

Opened in May 2004, Calistoga Ranch is the second Napa Valley property from the owners of the renowned Auberge du Soleil. This small luxury resort and lodging club offers guests and owners the ultimate “cabin in the woods” experience, with innovative indoor-outdoor living spaces that maximizes the property’s pristine setting and creature comforts such as a spa, wine cave and private lake-front restaurant. Strong contemporary design features distinguish the Ranch’s 47 guest lodges and 27 owners lodges. In keeping with the rich heritage of the Napa Valley, Calistoga Ranch is a place to experience the wine country lifestyle, a culture of fine wine, world-class cuisine, beautiful natural surroundings and close friends.

Carmel Valley Ranch

More than a mere physical renovation, the reinvention of Carmel Valley Ranch will offer guests the opportunity to engage in meaningful experiences with their colleagues or loved ones.  Guests will expand their knowledge through creative programs such as honey harvesting, and find inspiration when hiking throughout the resort’s stunning terrain.  The resort’s campus will include a major upgrade of all 139 guest suites; the creation of a beautiful spa; an addition of two new resort pools with outdoor dining and natural fire pits; and the beautification of the 18-hole Pete Dye designed golf course. Guests will participate in cooking classes in the spectacular adventure kitchen, using ingredients grown in the resort’s organic garden. A major expansion of the fitness facility, including a kids’ playground, basketball court, bocce court and tennis courts, will create a social and active atmosphere.  The renovation is slated to be complete August 2010.

Destination Kohler

Destination Kohler is home of The American Club, the Midwest’s only AAA Five Diamond resort hotel; Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run golf venues; Kohler Waters Spa; The Gardens of Kohler; The Shops at Woodlake Kohler; Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates, River Wildlife, and Riverbend, a private club in one of the 40 great mansions of North America. Destination Kohler is located in the Village of Kohler, Wisconsin, one hour north of Milwaukee and two and a half hours north of Chicago.

Encantado

Santa Fe, New Mexico, can now consider the luxury resort operator Auberge Resorts among those who have followed the light to this enchanting region. Encantado, Auberge Resorts’ newest property, sister to famed Auberge du Soleil and Esperanza Resort, is the first-ever, full-service luxury resort to grace this cultural mecca and spiritual epicenter. The property features 65 casitas, a world-class spa, and a signature restaurant and bar that rests upon 57 acres of stunning Tesuque, N.M., landscape, just outside of Santa Fe.

Esperanza Resort, an Auberge Resort and Residence Club

Overlooking the Sea of Cortez and the pristine Pacific Ocean sits Esperanza, Auberge Resorts’ first international property located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Ranked consistently as one of the top hotels in Latin America and in the world, Esperanza features 57 casitas and suites and a residential community that showcase Esperanza’s signature style of barefoot sophistication, an award-winning spa and a signature restaurant. The resort recently underwent a five-month renovation unveiling a sophisticated new look.

Garden Court Hotel

Nestled in downtown Palo Alto, one of the most upscale and vibrant cities in the Bay Area, lies the newly renovated Garden Court Hotel.  The upscale, boutique hotel features 62 guestrooms, including one penthouse suite, and is ideal for business travelers meeting in Silicon Valley, leisure guests exploring the area and brides looking for a romantic European style wedding.  The hotel’s contemporary and chic design, charm, luxurious amenities, attention to detail, spacious flower laden balconies, spectacular location and privacy allows for the ultimate retreat and home away from home feel for every guest.

Hilton Hotels

Hilton Hotels is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality that welcomes guests in more countries than any other full-service hotel brand. The Hilton brand currently includes more than 530 hotels and resorts in 76 countries, and plans to serve travelers in 80 countries by the end of 2011. By offering innovative products, services and amenities, Hilton enables travelers to be at their best 24/7, whether traveling for business or leisure.

Hotel Angeleno

Hotel Angeleno is the first Southern California property from San Francisco-based Joie de Vivre Hospitality and is a complete transformation of one of Los Angeles’ most iconic properties that, since its construction in 1969, has become a Brentwood landmark for tourists and local residents alike. The hotel features 209 redesigned guestrooms, a fresh, new interior and exterior design and WEST, a penthouse-level Cal-Italian restaurant and lounge offering panoramic views of the city. The property also features more than 2,500 square feet of meeting space, a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and business center. Hotel Angeleno is the closest hotel to the world-famous Getty Center Museum and offers guests access to Beverly Hills, UCLA, Santa Monica and a variety of southern California attractions.

Hotel Maya

Hotel Maya in Long Beach is a stunning 11-acre waterfront property, which has undergone a $20 million renovation. It features 195 guest rooms on lush tropical grounds, and offers guests an urban oasis for rejuvenation and inspiration. The hotel is a resort-style complex with five separate buildings that sit amid a landscape of tropical flowers and over 400 palm trees, and includes newly refurbished guest rooms, dining, entertainment, Sunday brunch, daily activities for guests, meeting facilities, and more. Hotel Maya boasts 20,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor meeting and event space, and features 15 event areas including five exceptional meeting rooms and an executive boardroom and wedding pavilion area—many of which have waterfront views.

Joie de Vivre Hotels

Recently Joie de Vivre has made a splash by expanding into Southern California with a collection of hotels in the region.  They include Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, Hotel Maya in Long Beach, Hotel Angeleno in Los Angeles, and Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach.  Each hotel showcases the unique personality of its location, with a surfer-chic beach vibe at Shorebreak Hotel, an urban waterfront oasis at Hotel Maya, a trendy locale with sweeping city views at Hotel Angeleno, and a hip Venice Beach attitude at Hotel Erwin.  The Southern California Joie de Vivre properties offer guests boutique hotels with signature restaurants, refreshing interior designs, friendly staff, and the discovery of an innovative and one-of-a-kind experience.

Joie de Vivre is a collection of creative lifestyle businesses based out of Northern California. Founded in 1987 by Chip Conley, Joie de Vivre manages nearly 40 boutique hotels, more than 20 restaurants and four spas, and is recognized for creating some of the most innovative hospitality services and products and designing one-of-a-kind properties. Joie de Vivre also manages residential projects with hotel-style services and amenities.  As California’s largest boutique hotel collection, Joie de Vivre Hotels is becoming the hotel brand synonymous with the California travel experience that cater to business and leisure travelers, with the most recent expansion in the Southern California market.

Ka’anapali Beach Hotel

Located on eleven lush acres along Maui’s pristine Ka‘anapali coastline, the oceanfront Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel offers guests a unique experience that genuinely reflects the beauty of Maui’s people and rich culture. Recognized as the Most Hawaiian Hotel in the entire state of Hawai‘i, the 430-room hotel features an award-winning restaurant, a variety of complimentary cultural classes offered daily and live entertainment nightly. The Ka‘anapali Beach Hotel is the ideal location for multi-generational family vacations, destination weddings and cultural enthusiasts.

L’Auberge de Sedona

Newly expanded in 2010 and more luxurious than ever, L’Auberge de Sedona is an intimate creekside resort surrounded by the stunning Red Rocks of central Arizona. The resort’s 11 acres of lush forested grounds offer eighty-nine luxurious accommodations including twenty-five guest rooms in the elegant Lodge and sixty-four private cottages.  Thirteen of the private cottages are newly built luxurious spa cottages.  Eighteen hillside cottages with dramatic views debut in July 2010. Recently, readers of Condé Nast Traveler named L’Auberge de Sedona among the Top 50 hotels in United States. The property is also listed on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List as one of the “World’s Best Places to Stay” and as a Top 500 hotel by Travel + Leisure. The AAA Four-Diamond L’Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek features the culinary artistry of Executive Chef David Schmidt with breakfast, lunch and dinner services along with a popular Sunday brunch.  The new Serenitē Spa offers a relaxing and intimate spa experience.

La Costa Resort & Spa

Through the gates of La Costa Resort and Spa, guests will be embraced by the picturesque beauty and leisurely charm of the coastal California lifestyle.  Within the quaint village setting among 400 lush garden acres near the beach in Carlsbad, CA, but miles away from the pressures of the world, this delightful coastal California hotel is a haven of rejuvenation, comfort and escape.  Guests can while away the afternoon beneath the glow of warm Southern California sunshine in the world-renowned Spa at La Costa courtyard, steal a moment of quiet solitude curled up on a hammock in a garden alcove, walk in the footsteps of legends on two championship golf courses, create lasting memories with the family while navigating the waters of “Splash Landing,” and indulge in an abundance of culinary delights.

La Valencia Hotel

Nicknamed the “Pink Lady of La Jolla,” La Valencia Hotel is an iconic 82-year old property in the heart of the village of La Jolla, California. The 115-room hotel features Mediterranean-inspired décor and architecture along with four distinctive dining venues, all overlooking scenic La Jolla Cove and the Pacific Ocean. This landmark hotel continues to attract celebrities, politicians and business leaders from around the world with its glamour and history.

Le Sereno

Le Sereno is an intimate and elegant sanctuary in St. Barts with only 37 furnished suites and villas designed by famed Parisian designer Christian Liaigre. From the Restaurant des Pêcheurs on property and the Beach Club amenities to spa treatments by Ligne St. Barth, Le Sereno provides a personal and distinguished experience. This summer Le Sereno is unveiling three new 3,500 square feet Villas that feature four bedrooms, large living areas, fully equipped kitchens, expansive terraces, and an oversized pool overlooking the magnificent views over the Grand Cul-de-Sac.

Nicaraguan Tourism Board

Central America’s most intriguing new travel destination, Nicaragua offers visitors an authentic experience that puts them in touch with the country’s vast natural beauty and warmth of its people. Travelers can enjoy ecotourism, adventure tourism and simply relaxation against a backdrop of dazzling colonial architecture; spectacular volcanoes, lakes and rainforest; and pristine beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Central America’s largest country and the safest, Nicaragua beckons with a wide variety of travel options at affordable prices.

Omni San Diego Hotel

With miles of sandy beaches and an average 70-degree year-round temperature, it’s no wonder San Diego is a premier travel destination. The four-star Omni San Diego Hotel is one more reason to visit this fabulous seaside city. Nestled in the heart of the historic Gaslamp Quarter across from the Convention Center, the Omni San Diego Hotel puts you close to the city’s top sites and attractions. Explore Balboa Park, take a harbor cruise or catch a Padres baseball game at PETCO Park, connected to the hotel via a pedestrian skywalk.

Pebble Beach Resorts

Pebble Beach Resorts is made up of three very different, yet equally stunning properties: The Lodge at Pebble Beach offers guests 161 luxury suites overlooking the 18th Fairway of the legendary Pebble Beach Golf Links. The Lodge is home to Club XIX, an elegant California French fine dining room, the Stillwater Bar & Grill, and is adjacent to the Beach & Tennis Club, an equestrian center and countless hiking trails. Nestled within the Del Monte Forest along the famed 17 Mile Drive, the world-class Inn at Spanish Bay features 270 guest rooms and suites. Guests enjoy bicycling along shoreline trails, championship golf at The Links at Spanish Bay, fine Hawaiian-fusion cuisine at Roy’s, as well as Tuscan-inspired dishes at Peppoli. The resort’s exclusive boutique hotel, Casa Palmero, is a 24-room Mediterranean Villa complete with living room, private concierge, lush gardens and fountains. The adjacent Spa at Pebble Beach features signature treatments based on the healing properties of the sea and forest.

Rancho Las Palmas

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa continues to be the Palm Springs hotel of choice for families and couples who seek a carefree retreat in the sun-kissed Southern California desert.  Fresh on the heels of an incredible $35 million makeover, the new Rancho Las Palmas is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st century traveler, especially those with families.  With Splashtopia, an incredible two-acre water feature with its own lazy river, slides, pool and beach as the centerpiece of its renovation, Rancho is poised to corner the market on “fun.”  Its bustling, central outdoor plaza connects guests to a world of activity: fine and casual dining, live entertainment, the 20,000-square-foot Spa Las Palmas, 27 holes of classic desert golf, a 25-court tennis center and four pools. The style of this carefree Palm Springs California hotel is easy and sophisticated and its location enviable – at the foot of majestic Mount Jacinto and directly across the street from The River, a dynamic entertainment, dining and retail area.  Rancho Las Palmas is Palm Springs at its laid-back best, and a true classic among golf and spa hotels in Palm Springs, California.

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

Named the “#1 Tennis Resort in the U.S.” by Tennis Magazine, Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa is Auberge Resorts’ first entree into Southern California. The small luxury property boasts 49 luxuriously appointed suites as well as 18 hard courts and a comprehensive instruction program; an award-winning Spa; croquet; and access to several nearby golf courses, beach and activities in the nearby town of Del Mar. The resort also features The Villas at Rancho Valencia Resort, the only private residence club in Rancho Santa Fe, offering 12 luxury villas in the exclusive Rancho Santa Fe community.

Revana Family Vineyard

Tucked into the heart of Napa Valley, leading cardiologist Dr. Madaiah Revana found in the Revana Family Vineyard the culmination of his dream to grow and craft wines of exceptional quality. Born of his long-standing affinity for the discipline of winegrowing initiated by his boyhood on a farm in India, Dr. Revana discovered this small parcel of prime vineyard land just north of St. Helena in 1997. Compiling an intimate, collaborative team of experts including the preeminent producer of Cabernet Sauvignon, winemaker Heidi Peterson Barrett and one of California’s most respected vineyard managers, Jim Barbour, Revana Family Vineyard has quickly become known for its world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. These experts work to individually farm and vinify each separate block of vineyard acreage, home to Cabernet Sauvignon (five blocks), Cabernet Franc (one block) and Petit Verdot (two blocks) clones, thus preserving the unique qualities of the different soil characteristics and maintaining low yields of less than four tons-per-acre. With this attention to detail and winning blend of expertise, Revana Family Vineyard produces Cabernet Sauvignon vintages of unusual opulence, harmony and concentrated fruit flavors, subtly reflecting its unique address.

Shorebreak Hotel

When it opens in April 2009, Shorebreak Hotel will be heralded an exciting new era in Huntington Beach’s rich history, bringing a renewed “joie de vivre” to this Southern California community’s relaxed and beach lifestyle. Stylishly-designed guest rooms will feature spectacular ocean views and innovative amenities, with understated service that speaks to an sophisticated audience that appreciates the hotels’ progressive beach culture and free-spirited yet trend-setting ambience. Shorebreak’s Zimzala Restaurant and Bar will be a popular attraction for locals and visitors, offering rustic Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood, surf-inspired décor and a memorable and communal dining experience.

Shutters on the Beach

Since its opening in 1993, Shutters on the Beach has served as an elite hotel located on the sands of the Santa Monica Bay. The hotel is known for its inspiring interiors by celebrated designer Michael Smith, expansive panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and California Coastline, comfortably elegant and intimate atmosphere, and dedication to guest services. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Shutters offers two signature restaurants, One Pico and COAST; while ONE, the Spa at Shutters, provides the coveted services of Ole Henriksen, Hollywood’s hottest skincare specialist.

Solage Calistoga

Solage Calistoga is the first resort property from Solage Hotels & Resorts, an exciting new brand from Auberge Resorts, creators of some of the most sought after small luxury resorts in North America. The 89-room, full-service resort features Solbar (with Chef Brandon Sharp formerly of Gary Danko and The French Laundry); a swimming pool surrounded by cabanas and lounges that transforms into a lounge at night; children’s pool and play area; Spa Solage featuring exclusive Kate Somerville facials and the signature “Mudslide” experience; and complimentary “cruiser” bikes for guests to explore the property.

The Athenaeum Hotel

The Athenaeum is an independent, privately-owned, family-run hotel, situated in London’s exclusive Mayfair section.  Recently undergoing a major renovation that included the addition of an eight-story vertical garden by famed architectural botanist Patrick Blanc, the 111-room hotel is ideally situated for business and leisure travelers.  The hotel also offers guests the option of staying at the Apartments at The Athenaeum, which provides the comfort and privacy of staying in a  private residence along with the convenience of five-star hotel services and amenities.   With discreet entrances off famed Piccadilly, the Apartments are popular with business executives, families and long-term guests.  Known as the “Tinseltown on the Thames,” the Athenaeum has hosted many celebrities and dignitaries.  Other highlights include the Whiskey Bar, featuring more than 270 whiskey, and complimentary Wi-Fi, mini-bars and meals for children.

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Auberge Resorts’ first East Coast property, is located in a pristine island setting between Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. The resort features 50 spacious guest cottages designed in the historic Carolina Low country style, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a waterfront restaurant and a lush spa set in a waterfront manor house. Additionally, the inn features charming two, three and four bedroom homes and a wealth of outdoor activities that are perfect for family stays.

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

Originally opened in 1903, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa has a rich, colorful history, with each room filled with treasures collected from around the world. The hotel features 239 elegant rooms, including 28 suites, all of which have recently undergone extensive renovation. The Inn, which is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and listed as a State of California Historic Landmark, brings a European flair to Southern California.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills

The only AAA Five-Diamond and Mobil Five-Star hotel in Southern California for 15 consecutive years, The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers 193 elegantly appointed rooms, including 36 suites and 16 private villas, nestled among lush tropical gardens in the heart of Beverly Hills. This iconic luxury hotel is home to the sumptuous Belvedere Restaurant, The Living Room, where the legendary Peninsula Afternoon Tea is served daily, The Peninsula Spa and the Roof Garden, a refined resort oasis featuring a swimming pool, private cabanas, and outdoor cocktails and dining. The Peninsula Beverly Hills is located at the intersection of Wilshire and South Santa Monica Boulevards, within easy walking distance of Century City and Beverly Hills’ legendary Rodeo Drive.

The Peninsula Hotels-Asia and the U.S.

Setting the worldwide standard for luxury hospitality, The Peninsula Hotels operates eight award-winning properties: the flagship Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Manila, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago and The Peninsula Beverly Hills. The Peninsula name is synonymous with luxurious accommodations, highly personalized service, advanced in-room technology and unsurpassed guest satisfaction. The Peninsula Shanghai opens in 2009 on the historic Bund within the exclusive Waitan Yuan, with views of the Bund, Huangpu River, Pudong and the former British Consulate Gardens.

The Plantation Inn

Located in the heart of Lahaina town is a charming bed and breakfast with a Mobil Four-Star award winning French restaurant, just two short blocks from the historic waterfront. The Inn’s two buildings house 19 rooms and suites, each with its own unique interior design. Turn of the century architecture combined with modern amenities provide a quiet, private atmosphere that enables visitors to relax in a tropical environment. Most rooms have a private balcony or lanai; many overlook a beautifully tiled terrace with pool and spa and the adjoining pavilion.

The Sanderling Resort & Spa

The Sanderling Resort & Spa is an independently owned beachfront property in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. The resort features 88 guestrooms and suites and five rental homes, with views of the Atlantic Ocean and the serene Currituck Sound. Amenities include a tranquil spa fitness center and racket club and miles of nature trails. The resort is also home to the award-winning Left Bank Restaurant and The Lifesaving Station.

Waldorf Astoria Park City

Waldorf Astoria Park City is located at the base of The Canyons Ski Resort in Park City, Utah, and provides an ideal setting for a luxury mountain vacation. The hotel offers 175 guest rooms and residences appointed with custom furnishings, suites with top-of-the-line kitchens and spectacular views of the ski slopes and picturesque Wasatch Mountains. Integral to the guest experience at Waldorf Astoria Park City is its 16,000-square-foot Golden Door Spa and award-winning Spruce Restaurant. The property was recognized by Parents Magazine as one of the “10 Best Snow Resorts” in 2009.

Wequassett Resort & Golf Club

A vacation tradition for generations of families, Cape Cod beckons with 560 miles of white sand beaches on one of the biggest barrier islands in the world. An exquisite hide-away nestled into 27 beautifully manicured waterfront acres overlooking Pleasant Bay in the Village of Chatham, Wequassett Resort And Golf Club resides in the lower Cape on the Nantucket Sound. The resort offers 120 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites and the best in coastal dining with four restaurants featuring elegant to seaside casual ambience. A host of amenities and activities includes access to a private 18-hole championship golf course, two swimming pools, pristine beachfront, water sports, and tennis courts. A whimsical Children’s Center with creative children’s experiences is a highlight for younger guests.