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| Cortina D'Ampezzo –
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We embraced the feel and look of the dark wood, the cozy-luxurious design of
our accommodations and the most imaginative fresh flower creations. The fabrics
and bedding were exquisite with hypoallergenic mattresses and armchairs and
beds covered with fragrant cotton and silk, a deserving addition to our
breathtaking views of Tofane, the spectacular expressive mountain group of the
ancient Dolomites just outside our picture window. We especially liked the
Cristallo Ultimate Spas own bath and spa amenities by Swiss Transvital and the
flower discretely floating in the toilette. The laundry service was great,
returned shirts not only timely and impeccably ironed but with a little
lavender sachet tucked in the wrapper.
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"Views to die for!" Guests can indulge in these amazing views everywhere but
especially from The Veranda del Cristallo, the restaurant serving traditional
Ampezzano dishes. We ate at La Stube, an original, rustic wooden room heated by
a large Majolica stove, where we tasted the wonderful local cuisine and wine.
We feel that General Manager Borgonovo is very fortunate to have F&B
Manager Ms. Ursula Chioma as part of his team. Her knowledge and ease in the
international world of spirits, and food, as well as her service, was
extraordinaire. The hotel has a spacious spa and fitness center 'The Cristallo
Ultimate Spa, which features The Transvital Swiss Beauty Center and The FitWell
Club with a decent seized pool. Spa treatment rooms include Hammam, Thermarium,
Relaxarium facilities and additional private facilities. I recommend
experiencing the Swiss Transvital technique.
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We were honored to present the world's ultimate Seven Stars and Stripes award
to Ms. Paola Gualandi, representing the family who owns the hotel, and GM
Giorgio Borgonovo and congratulate all of them to this dedicated team and their
110th anniversary. On July 4th, on the terrace of Cortinas Jewel, overlooking
the Tofane mountains, the Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf, the only five-star
luxury establishment in the Alpine range, received another important and most
prestigious recognition, the Seven Stars and Stripes Award. This is an award
that is given, following an inspection by the awarding judges, to hotels,
resorts, spas and travel guides that have distinguished themselves through
their excellence. Recent winners include the Eden Roc Hotel in Ascona,
Switzerland. The Grand Spa Thermal Resort in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, the Forte
Village in Sardinia, New Yorks Waldorf Astoria and the Emirates Palace in Abu
Dhabi.
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| The Monarch Dubai Hotel, located in the heart of Dubai’s
business district and within close proximity to Dubai’s International
Finance Centre and the World Trade Center, features one of Dubai's most
prestigious addresses ‘One Sheikh Zayed Road’. The views from this
towering hotel display the City of Dubai, the Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf,
which are striking and fascinating especially by night. With several meeting
venues directly linked to an office tower, The Monarch Dubai Hotel clearly
caters to the needs of the affluent international business traveler. Several
different restaurants present interesting cuisine from around the world,
including European, Indian and Japanese. Sample Cuisine we experienced: Okko
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The Mandara Spa at The Monarch
Dubai is said to ‘provide a sanctuary of serenity, beauty and personal
indulgence’, which on this visit we didn’t have the time to
experience and we were not able to confirm the “24-hour professional
butler service upon request”.
Facts: The 236-room property comprises
of a 33-storey hotel linked to a 37- floor office tower with panoramic views of
Dubai. The hotels rooms and suites, include 141 Executive rooms, 38 Executive
suites, two Presidential Suites, a Sky Suite on the 29th and 30th floor
suspended between the hotel and office towers. The Monarch Suite on the 32nd
and 33rd floor features an outdoor terrace pool, steam room and sauna, a cinema
and an array of executive amenities. All rooms and suites are spacious and
feature contemporary designs influenced with traditional Arabic elements.
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| Summer will soon be coming to an end in the northern
hemisphere and ski as well as après ski enthusiasts are making plans for
their winter vacations. We discovered the Cristallo Hotel Spa & Golf of
Cortina D’Ampezzo high in the Dolomites of Northern Italy, said to be the
only luxury ski resort in this part of the Alpine region “where one can
wear heels”. The Cristallo Ultimate Spa’, which features ‘The
Transvital Swiss Beauty Center’ and ‘The FitWell Club’ is the
perfect hangout after a long day on the slopes, definitely a bonus, even for a
luxury hotel located in one of the most beautiful ski areas of the world. The
hotel was the set for numerous movies, including the famous Pink Panther, which
brought actor Peter Sellers to Cortina, as Inspector Clouseau. The most famous
scenes in the film remain the comings and goings of lovers from Capucine’s
room, Clouseau’s exits and returns, the communicating doors, the
characters hiding under the bed, in the bathtub, in the wardrobe and outside on
the balcony, were all filmed here. Cristallo welcomed Dame Shirley Bassey,
Brigitte Bardot, Infamous Klaus Kinsky and America's Frank Sinatra, to name
just a few. The Cortina hotel celebrated its 110th anniversary all summer long,
which culminated in an exclusive party in perfect Dolce Vita style on Saturday,
August 27th! For our film festival enthusiasts, the annual Abu Dhabi Film
Festival (founded in 2007) takes place October 13-22, 2011 residing at the
Emirates Palace is a must. Much has changed since our last visit in 2007, new
buildings and skyscrapers have gone up along the way or are in the works; what
hasn’t changed is that Abu Dhabi is still positioned as the wealthiest of
the Emirates states and that the golden Emirates Palace with it’s
night-lit water fountains takes your breath away long before you pass the entry
gate. The Emirates Palace is without a doubt a destination resort for pleasure
and business alike, but more and more families are deciding to spend their
quality vacations here as well, after all the weather is always good and there
is so much to do. The resort offers fun programs that are specifically designed
to entertain children of all ages. |
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The term that best describes the feeling when one enters The Cristallo Ultimate
Spa is magical. Literarily from the breathtaking views of the Dolomites, to the
unique setting of the glass enclosed Jacuzzi at the very head of the sparkling
blue, light filled swimming pool, to the service of the expertly trained
professional staff, the Transvital Swiss Beauty Centre excells. My signature
massage was excellent and after relaxing tense upper body muscles my therapist
put me right to sleep. The spa must be the perfect hangout after along day on
the slopes in the winter, definitely a big bonus for a luxury hotel located in
one of the most beautiful ski areas of the world.
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The Cristallo Ultimate Spa, with its Transvital Swiss Beauty Centre and FitWell
Club is a magical and attractive place featuring a splendid hammam, thermarium,
and relaxarium, and a semi-circular covered pool overlooking the Tofane
Mountains, a true temple to beauty and to the joy of living, a place where you
can discover all the secrets of total well-being. It occupies two floors and
over 1,600 m² of space with direct views of the Dolomites, where charm,
comfort, professionalism, care, scientific research, technology and a selection
of world-class wellness services combine to provide an enchanting experience.
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