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Perched high on the Big Sur cliffs falling sheer to the Pacific Ocean, the Post Ranch Inn is a sanctuary for the soul amongst majestic parks, beaches and waterfalls.

Post Ranch Inn, high atop the cliffs of Big Sur, California, is one of the most prestigious luxury resorts in the United States. The hotel with scenic gorgeous ocean views is the ultimate destination for romance, relaxation and rejuvenation. In a unique and unspoilt nature, where wildlife, flora and people all seem to thrive, Post Ranch Inn maintains a 40-hectare site with 35 hectares of open space, optimized to encourage the presence of wildlife like coyotes, bobcats, deer, hawks and wild turkeys.

Natural and durable materials

At 350 m above the Pacific Ocean, on the ridge that runs along the ocean, the Post Ranch Inn boasts 40 rooms and suites with innovative architecture. Each accommodation offers a unique and luxurious experience with spectacular views of the ocean or the mountains. The design of bedrooms use earth tones with an emphasis on natural and and sustainable materials, with custom furniture, carpets hand-woven by indigenous weavers and reclaimed wood, such as aged redwood from wine barrels. The organic hues, textures and the vast collection of original art that decorates the rooms harmoniously blend with the magic beauty of the outdoors.

Between sea and mountain

With a deck suspended at the edge of the ridge, the expansive ocean views of the extraordinary Cliff Houses can be fully appreciated from the outdoor hot tub and the large terrace, the indoor bathroom and the secluded bedroom with glass walls.
The spacious, curved interiors of the Pacific Suites open up to stunning ocean views from the terrace, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Each suite is 960 square feet, with two suites in each two-story building.
The Peak Houses offer breathtaking views of the Santa Lucia Range. Guests enter through an enclosed courtyard to the secluded bedroom with custom-built furniture and a hot tub on the private terrace.

Houses in the trees

The Ocean Houses boast a curved, beamed roof covered with a soft carpet of grass, with private ocean views enjoyed from the terrace, bath and bedroom.
Each Coast House, circular in shape, offers a cozy corner lounge in front of the fireplace and magnificent ocean views.
The triangular-shaped Tree Houses, are standing on stilts 3 meters off the ground, with entrances by staircase.,
The Mountain House rooms with a circular design offer spectacular views over the mountain peaks.
The Butterfly rooms are housed in a building looking like a butterfly with spread wings. Each room features a king-size bed, fireplace, indoor hot tub with deluxe shower, private deck, stereo with digital music system and free wireless internet access.

Panoramic view of the coast

The Post House offers spectacular views of the coast. The open-concept interior of 170 m2 features features an equipped kitchen and a skylight, a dining room with custom table and chairs, a multimedia room, a master bedroom and a living room. The master bedroom has unobstructed views of the coast and the master bathroom offers tranquility with a slate heated floor, a large rain shower with stone flooring and an oversized tub.
The living room and master bedroom feature sliding glass doors to the 120m backyard and the terrace opening onto a panoramic view of the coast, with a whirlpool for several people.

Fine dining at Sierra Mar Restaurant

Under the direction of Executive Chef Elizabeth Murray, the Sierra Mar offers dishes that embody typical flavors of the Big Sur Coast. To elaborate a refined cuisine, the chef combines a mosaic of cultural influences drawn from her expertise, while mixing local crafts with European technique. Sierra Mar offers a four-course prix fixe menu that changes daily, with an optional food and wine pairing. Sierra Mar has one of the largest selections of wines in North America, with more than 14,000 bottles. Rewarded for the past several years by the Wine Spectator’s prestigious Grand Award, the sommelier places a
strong emphasis on the wines from both Old and New World, from Europe to Australia and from California to Washington, as well as classic to small artisan
producers.

Complementary activities

Complementary activities include yoga and meditation classes, guided nature hikes and gardens tours, as well as night observation of stars on the Sierra Mar Bridge, using a 12-inch Meade telescope, one of the largest hotel telescopes in the United States. Big Sur offers the clearest weather conditions to observe the stars, nebulae and even the rings of Saturn. Two heated basking pools, each with an infinity edge overlooking the Pacific, offer spectacular places to soak up and admire the beautiful seascape. The pool is in a meadow on a sunny hillside, with mountain views, perfect for a refreshing dip, pool lengths or relaxing on the waterside.

Shaman Journey at the Spa

Awards-winners spa treatments are designed to relax and rejuvenate using the healing properties of nature. Treatments are provided either in the rooms or in the spa, which includes two spa suites, one with fireplace and the other with walk-in shower. Among the wide range of spa treatments available at the spa, guests can opt for for the very original Shaman Journey session. In the sacred space of the medicine wheel, a shaman engage the forces of nature and the the ancient wisdom of the ancestors to help create lasting changes for physical, mental and emotional well being.

Guest rooms are generously stocked with a complimentary mini bar offering snacks, spring water from the property on-site in reusable glass bottles, and non-alcoholic drinks as well as a half bottle of both red and white wine. As the Post Ranch Inn is the perfect destination to relax and reconnect with oneself and the environment, the rooms do not have TVs, alarm clocks and are non-smoking. The minimum age for guests is 18 years old and pets are not allowed.

www.postranchinn.com

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Originally built in 1925 for the passengers of the Orient Express, the Esplanade Hotel Zagreb is Zagreb’s most luxurious and prestigious five-star hotel.

Esplanade Hotel Zagreb was built in 1925 to offer a luxury stopover to the rich passengers of the famous Orient Express train. Emblematic of Croatia, the Esplanade Hotel Zagreb enjoys a long tradition and a well-established reputation, assets presented at the International Luxury Travel Market 2017 in Cannes. Its most famous and graceful building in Zagreb is considered a jewel of the national heritage. Completely renovated in 2004, the Esplanade Hotel Zagreb is Zagreb’s most luxurious and prestigious five-star hotel.

At the heart of the social scene

Located in the heart of this historic city, within walking distance of the city center, the main train station and the botanical garden, the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel is an icon of Art Deco, renowned for its discreet, elegant and highly professional service. Always at the heart of Zagreb’s social scene, the hotel includes among its distinguished guests some of the world’s most famous celebrities – politicians, movie stars, singers, artists. Its famous Oleander Terrace, the largest terrace in the city center, was once described as “the end of the Balkans and the beginning of civilization”.

Very old Hollywood glam

The Esplanade Hotel Zagreb combines elegant luxury with an authentic sense of hospitality and a glorious tradition that portrays the spirit of the times and reflects its Art Deco heritage. The hotel has recently been refurbished, adding contemporary touches while retaining its historic cachet. The effect was described by a guest as very old Hollywood glam. The hotel offers 208 spacious, luxuriously furnished rooms and suites, gourmet restaurants, bars and lounges, conference rooms, a fitness center, a spa with scented baths and much more.

Private sanctuaries and supreme comfort

Reopened in 2004 after a complete renovation, the hotel combines old charm and modern amenities, supreme comfort and Art Deco tradition. The Esplanade Hotel Zagreb has 208 beautifully furnished rooms with contemporary touches in keeping with the history of the building. The rooms, considered as private sanctuaries, have spacious and elegant marble bathrooms, with heated floors and mirrors, bathtubs and walk-in showers, luxury toiletries and fluffy bathrobes.
The accommodation is divided into 147 superior rooms with an average area of 28 m2, 48 deluxe rooms of 36 m2 and 13 deluxe suites furnished for recreation with separate living areas and measuring approximately 60 square meters. The Esplanade Suite – The Presidential Suite – spreads its 120 m2 of elegance and offers a wonderful view of the park’s terrace and fountain.

The best restaurant in Croatia

Building on the Esplanade’s tradition of best cuisine, the young and talented executive chef Ana Grgić refreshes the offer of the Zinfandel’s Restaurant with its contemporary interpretation of traditional Croatian cuisine, connecting Zagreb to the Mediterranean and continental Europe. With stunning views of the terrace and the option of outdoor dining in the summer, Zinfandel’s is widely regarded as Croatia’s best restaurant and has won numerous awards
The French Bistro boldly mixes Croatian cuisine with Parisian tradition. A celebration of the hotel’s decoration heritage, it features a glazed seating area and a terrace with a grill menu. It is focusing on local seasonal products, including Istrian truffle, sea asparagus and ceps, as well as traditional dishes such as the famous Esplanade Štrukli.

The traditional and the iconoclast

L’Esplanade 1925 – Lounge and Cocktail Bar is a very elegant Art Deco bar run by Croatia’s #1 mixologist. It perfectly blends the traditional – with the afternoon teas inspired by the Orient Express – and the iconoclast, with its famous happy hour enlivend by the lounge music of a resident DJ.
The Oleander Terrace translates the very essence of high society into a popular meeting venue with a champagne bar, a decadent lunch and breathtaking views of Zagreb’s Old Town.

The most spectacular ballroom

The Esplanade Zagreb Hotel also features the most spectacular ballroom in Zagreb. Guests with a well-being feel can enjoy a free Fitness and a luxurious sauna where they can receive care with luxury cosmetics L’Occitane en Provence.
Throughout history, the hotel has received numerous awards for service, design and gastronomy.

For more information, visit www.esplanade.hr

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the largest independent hotel brand in the world, will celebrate at ILTM 2018 fifty years of dedication to a unique identity and high level of luxury.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the largest independent hotel brand in the world, represents more than 650 unique and independent luxury hotels – hotels, resorts, residences and hotel groups – in 85 countries. Present at ILTM 2017 in Cannes, soon to celebrate 50 years, Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces the launch of 13 new properties in the new year. From Houston to Shanghai, via Vienna and Charleston, each of these new hotels and resorts offers travelers a variety of original experiences according to #ThePreferredLife‘s high quality standards.

Five world collections

Through its five global collections, Preferred Hotels & Resorts offers discerning travelers some unique, luxurious hospitality experiences that reflect their lifestyle and affinity of stay. The establishments in the collection are independent entities to which the brand provides global sales, marketing, reputation management, distribution and customer loyalty services. Each property meets the high standards of quality and unmatched service levels required by the Preferred Hotels & Resorts integrated quality assurance program. The iPrefer Hotel Rewards Program, Preferred Residences, Preferred Family, Preferred Pride and Preferred Golf offer valuable benefits to travelers seeking unique and authentic travel experiences that reveal the essence of a destination and a true sense of place.

Allure in the Americas

Bobby Hotel (Nashville, Tennessee, United States) – Launching Spring 2018
Conveniently located in the Arts District, just steps away from the famous Printer’s Alley in downtown Nashville, the Bobby Hotel offers 144 guest rooms and suites, four restaurants, a cafe, an all-day dining restaurant, a cocktail bar serving light snacks and a rooftop bar. The fun 1956 Greyhound bus, evoking the life of a musician on the road, will offer guests and local creatives a bird’s eye view of the city center.
#ThePreferredLife offers to explore the city’s world-renowned art museums, attend a concert in the various concert venues and discover the local beers.

The Post Oak Hotel (Houston, TX, USA) – Launching spring 2018
The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, the city’s newest luxury development, welcomes travelers to a 250-room hotel and suite, but also offers 20 luxury residences, upscale fashion boutiques, a Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Bugatti showroom, restaurants including Mastro’s Steakhouse and Willie G’s Seafood, a spa and coworking areas.
For those who want to fully enjoy their stay in the Lone Star State, the hotel has a 450 m2 presidential suite with a multimedia room, personal gym, a private lift, as well as a helipad for entrances in fanfare.
#ThePreferredLife invites outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the magic of scenery while strolling or dining in the majestic park of the hotel, surrounded by greenery with enchanting paths and fountains.

Montage Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico) – Launching spring of 2018
Situated on 39 acres of pristine beach in the spectacular Santa Maria Bay, this much-anticipated luxury resort will feature 122 large rooms and suites, as well as 52 Montage Residences. Guests will be pampered at Spa Montage with its two state-of-the-art pools. Several restaurants will delight the gourmets’ palates, and young people will enjoy immersive experiences with Paintbox, the brand’s program for children. Montage Los Cabos will be the sixth property and the first outside United States of Montage Hotels & Resorts to join Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
#ThePreferredLife: Santa Maria Bay and its fresh waters offer the best opportunities for swimming, diving and snorkeling in the area; ideal for those looking to explore the area below sea level.

Elegance in Europe

PhilsPlace Vienna (Vienna, Austria) – Launching April 2018
In the heart of Vienna, in the former headquarters of Philips, PhilsPlace includes 135 full-service apartments that are perfect for both business and leisure travelers in the city. The character of the listed building, designed by post-war architect Karl Schwanzer, has been carefully preserved, changes having been made inside only. Entirely restructured, the building offers a feeling of lightness, with a view of the Schneeberg. Each floor has 15 mini-lofts and the ground floor houses a restaurant, fitness center and all kinds of shops.
# ThePreferredLife recommends for sportsmen mountain biking and hiking in Wienerberg, and for epicuirens, a tasting of award-winning wines on the outdoor terrace.

Pestana Amsterdam Riverside (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) – Launching February 2018
Located in the old historic city hall in the heart of the De Pijp district, the new Pestana Amsterdam Riverside is majestically located on the banks of the river near the Albert Cuypmarkt, within walking distance of the main interesting sites of the city. The hotel includes 154 rooms, suites and apartments with interiors and furniture designed by Studio Linse to flatter the neo-Dutch Renaissance architecture. Guests can also enjoy one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful rooftops, and relax by an indoor pool, or at the spa with two sauna options and a gym.
# ThePreferredLife: under the supervision of Dutch chef Peter Lute, the gourmands can indulge in the pleasures of the table with creative and contemporary dishes at the Pestana Amsterdam Riverside Restaurant, ARC.

Appeal in Asia

The Middle House (Shanghai, China) – Launching early 2018
In the heart of Shanghai’s commercial district, The Middle House will offer 111 rooms and 102 apartments with interiors designed by Milan architect and furniture designer Piero Lissoni. The ultra-luxurious property, which is part of the Swire Group’s House Collective, includes many outdoor spaces, opening onto an elegant oasis in the context of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. Continuing the group’s successful collaboration with Gray New York’s Chef Gray Kunz, The Middle House will feature an exclusive restaurant, Café Gray Deluxe.
# ThePreferredLife: the ultimate opulence would require guests to book the sprawling penthouse on the 14th floor, overlookings the Nanjing Road and boasting two bedrooms, an open bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and a kitchen, ideal for private parties.

Sherwood Suites (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) – Launching December 2017
Conveniently located in the heart of District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City, the Sherwood Suites is an exclusive luxury hotel that offers 157 studio apartments with one- and two-bedroom configurations. Each apartment furnished with designer Italian furniture includes a fully equipped kitchen and marble bathrooms. All guests have access to a 24-hour gym, a cocktail bar and a restaurant serving Mediterranean and Asian dishes.
#ThePreferredLife: Sherwood Suites offers free hourly shuttles with stops at major points of interest such as the Reunification Palace and the best dining and entertainment districts in the city center.

Other 2018 openings from Preferred Hotels & Resorts:

The Primus Hotel Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai, China (launching January 2018)
Las Olas Ocean Resort, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA (launching May 2018)

Hotel Bennett, Charleston, South Carolina, USA (launching Summer 2018)
Hotel Monville, Montreal, Canada (launching July 2018)

Hotel Sophy, Chicago, USA (launching July 2018)
Garza Blanca Los Cabos, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (launching July 2018)

PreferredHotels.com

Present at ILTM, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas operates 11 exceptional resorts and 30 spas in 20 countries under the Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas brands.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas presented at the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) salon in Cannes its luxurious resorts and destinations located in magical places, whether a virgin territory or adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural culture. The chain conceives a world of sublime experiences in harmony with the natural world that welcomes them, to reconnect with oneself, others and the environment.

Heavenly places

Six Senses resorts welcome you in heavenly places, surrounded by lush nature, havens of peace of breathtaking beauty, all offering a high level of service that will leave you with an unforgettable memory.
Each destination has a distinctive personality, which uses the natural topography of the land to blend in with its preserved setting, sharing the values of the place that is hosting it, a commitment to the community, sustainability, well-being and design. This qualitative approach, often rewarded, extends to new openings, including the urban concept that will be presented in New York in 2019.

Reinventing the spa

In a multi-dimensional approach to wellness, Six Senses Spas integrate local healing traditions harmonized with holistic rejuvenation treatments delivered by expert therapists and practitioners. In a pioneering spirit, Six Senses Spas are constantly reinventing the spa concept in all of its spa resorts, but also in affiliated spas in prestigious hotels and upscale lounges. Treatments and personalized care lines for each client open up on wellness programs that make all the difference.

Enjoying nature with body and soul

Evason properties perpetuate the philosophy of protecting natural environments and their cultures. These family-friendly properties also offer high added value while offering a wide range of personal experiences. Evason boast sleek design, spacious rooms, uncompromising quality, personalized service and environmental sensitivity in the world’s most captivating and exotic resorts. Celebrating the abundance of creation, the Six Senses lifestyle, intimate and sustainable, ensures that future generations can enjoy nature with body and soul for years to come.

Give life to nature

Established in 1995 with a single resort, Six Senses has quickly become the pioneer of luxury tourism focusing on well-being and the environment. A commitment that respects local communities, their crafts and environmental ecosystems. In total harmony with the world, whether on a remote virgin island or in a colorful urban setting, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas invites you to unforgettable luxury experiences while respecting the simple beauty of nature and making it rich of life.

www.sixsenses.com

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