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Yoga joins yodeling in the Alps during the seven-day/six-night Dolomites Yoga Retreats with yoga master Egon Castlunger that can be arranged for the first time this year through Italy’s Dolomite Mountains srl. Dolomite Mountains srl is the only local company in the Dolomites specializing and providing experiences in adventure travel. Guests indulge twice daily in yoga along with self-guided hikes by a landscape of pillars and pinnacles, returning afternoons to five-star accommodations at the Relais & Châteaux Hotel & Spa Rosa Alpina in Alta Badia.

The program is offered for a minimum of six people at 2,650 euros ($3,358) per person. Included are twice-daily yoga instruction, trip briefing, maps of the area, double room accommodations, some meals, passes for mountain lifts, and medical and evacuation insurance. A single supplement is available upon request.

Each day ski guides will visit with you to help plan your day. Your day could include helping Brady feed our herd of over 100 horses with the sleigh, a snowshoe up Home Mountain for an awe inspiring view of the Elk River valley, a cross country ski over to Llamasary, a quick skate ski around Aspen Arches, a hair raising trip down the tubing hill or reading a book by the fire.

Most guests find themselves going out for another ski to make room for the next meal that Chef Clyde Nelson and his staff are preparing.

Winter Vacation Packages at the Colorado Cross Country Ski Resort include the highly-praised Gourmet Cuisine of executive chef Clyde Nelson at every meal, Experienced wranglers, Skiing and snowshoeing Guides, Gear and Equipment, Colorado Cross country skiing- classic and skate skiing on 30km of groomed trail on the ranch, Guided backcountry skiing in the nearby Medicine Bow – Routt National Forest, Guided Colorado fly fishing at our Orvis-endorsed fly fishing lodge,

Complimentary shuttle service to and from Hayden Airport (HDN) and Complimentary shuttle service to Steamboat Ski Resort. www.homeranch.com

Lodge starting at $475 (2 person)
Cabin starting at $755 (4 person)
BunkHouse starting at $1,050 (4 person)

*Taxes and gratuities are not included in the package price

Exceptional moments at The Surrey extend well beyond your accommodations. Whether you prefer entertaining in the private roof garden, indulging in a relaxing massage at the Spa or dining at your favorite table at Café Boulud, personality and personal preferences inform our service from the moment you make your reservation.

The Surrey Hotel & Spa launched an exclusive “Luxury on Madison” shopping package. This hand-crafted offer combines all of the essentials – including sophisticated accommodations, bespoke services, and pampering treatments – for a personalized shopping experience that introduces guests to the latest trends on the Upper East Side. Available for stays from now through March 31, 2012.

www.thesurrey.com/Special.aspx?name=Luxury_on_Madison

Rates starting at $520

Set amidst the forested slopes of the awe inspiring Bitterroot Mountains in Western Montana, Triple Creek Ranch offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a luxury experience surrounded by natural beauty and America’s cowboy culture.

Enjoy a day of Alpine skiing at nearby Lost Trail Powder Mountain Ski Resort, named for the peak where Lewis and Clark lost their way on the Continental Divide.

Only 30 minutes from Triple Creek Ranch, Lost Trail Powder Mountain is known for its short lift lines and some of the best powder Montana has to offer. Nordic skiing is available daily throughout the snowy season at historic Chief Joseph Pass on the Continental Divide, Montana-Idaho border.

Package includes Four (4) night minimum stay, double occupancy in a Luxury cabin, Lost Trail Powder Mountain ski passes and rental equipment. Also includes, Cross-country skiing equipment available at the lodge, Shuttle service to and from the mountain and Chef’s Table ‘Simply Elegant’ 7-course tasting menu for two (without wine pairing).

Triple Creek Ranch’s all-inclusive rates include meals and snacks, house wines and spirits, complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival with freshly baked cookies and trail mix, all on-ranch activities such as, on-ranch horseback rides, hiking, snowshoeing and exercise facilities, made-to-order pack lunch and snacks for your winter excursions.

Click to make a reservation request for this package:. http://triplecreekranch.com/rates/package_details.html?id=17

Rates Starting at $4,130. Double Occupancy. Preferred Rate for Additional Nights. *Wine Pairing (option) for an additional fee. *Taxes and gratuities are not included in the package price. Rates subject to change.

In 2012, Triple Creek Ranch is launching a series of new activities including skijoring, archery, dog sledding and team penning.

Set amongst the rolling hills of the Green Mountains the Inn enjoys spectacular undisturbed views down the West River Valley.

In addition to the 160 acres of property, meadows and woodlands, our grounds include a network of hiking and skiing trails, heated swimming pool, tennis court, gardens and many places to lounge and relax in the cozy interiors…Windham Hill Inn is the perfect escape.

Ski & Stay Package

Available on these dates:  until – 1 April

Blackout dates: 17 – 20 February

Package includes Two (2) nights lodging, Dinner for two one night in the Windham Hill Restaurant (tax and gratuity not included), Three-course gourmet breakfast each morning, Afternoon tea, hot mulled cider and sweets; evening savories,

Two adult lift tickets to Stratton Mountain or Bromley; two of the East’s Premier Alpine Areas, and Use of the Inn’s 10 km of groomed trails for hiking and snowshoeing. Call +1 802 874 4080 for details or to make a reservation.

www.windhamhill.com/special-offers/offersski-stay/

Rates starting at: $710.00

The award-winning Fearrington House Inn offers twinkling grapevine balls, crackling fireplaces and inviting flavors which make a winter escape to Fearrington simply magical. Winter here in central North Carolina brings crisp but temperate afternoons, and a delicious chill to the evening air – perfect for getting cozy in a luxurious suite or by the fire at the restaurant.

The Winter Getaway Package includes One Night’s Stay, a Three-Course Dinner at The Fearrington House, English Afternoon Tea, a Full Gourmet Breakfast and a $25 Gift Card for shopping. All Inn Packages also include Complimentary Wi-Fi, Fitness Center, Port & Truffle Turndown, Use of Bicycles, Molton Brown Bath Amenities, Access to Our Gardens, Newspaper, Park and Trail Access. Rates do not include tax and gratuity. Available on select dates now through February 28th, 2012.

http://www.fearrington.com/house/_pkg_winter.asp

Standard Room: $410
Deluxe Room: $510
Superior Suite: $610
Grand Suite: $735

Buenos Aires’ 10-suite luxury hotel Algodon Mansion and its restaurant, Chez Nous, joined the Relais & Châteaux hospitality group. Located in Buenos Aires’ Recoleta residential district, Algodon Mansion is the city’s only Relais & Châteaux hotel, and Chez Nous is the second restaurant in Buenos Aires to join the group. The hotel features 10 suites, some exceeding 1,200 square feet and all finished in the mansion’s Belle Epoque architecture.

Qualia resort on Hamilton Island in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has become a member of Relais & Châteaux. As one of 45 new hotels to be added to the collection, qualia will be in the new Relais & Châteaux guide, which is distributed to 800,000 travelers and restaurant-goers. Located at the secluded northern tip of Hamilton Island, qualia features 60 one-bedroom pavilions and a beach house with views of the Coral Sea in the Whitsunday Islands. For more information, visit www.qualia.com.au

Manhattan’s Surrey Hotel & Spa joined Relais & Chateaux, the collection of 518 elite luxury hotels and destination restaurants in 60 countries around the world. The Surrey is the first Manhattan property to be named to the organization in nearly 20 years. The designation follows the hotel’s 2009 re-opening following a $60 million renovation and redesign.

Intended to evoke the feel of a 1920s residential townhouse, the hotel’s 189 rooms feature custom bedding and decor. A rooftop garden is exclusive to guests, and offers a bespoke selection of muddled juices and cocktails overlooking Central Park and the Upper East Side skyline. The Surrey also boasts a longtime partnership with Daniel Boulud, the Michelin-Star chef whose Cafe Boulud offers an exquisite dining experience. For more information, call 800-978-7739 or visit www.thesurreyhotel.com

From its early beginnings in the 17th Century high tea has always been synonymous with high society and class. Every Saturday and Sunday Tower Lodge offers high tea where guests and visitors to the Hunter Valley can indulge in this long standing tradition amongst the luxurious surroundings of the Lodge.

High tea has made a resurgence and has once again become fashionable, with its opulent setting, Tower Lodge’s high tea is a truly decadent experience and one of the only traditional high teas offered in the Hunter Valley.

Tower Lodge’s chef Carla Wile has an Italian background and a love of creating delicate pastries which is reflected in her high tea menu. Carla’s inspiration and her menu changes daily, some of her decadent sweet and savoury treats include raspberry macarons, lemon curd meringue tartlets, friands, asparagus and goats cheese frittata, selection of gourmet sandwiches, melting moments and gourmet pies. Tower Lodge can cater for most dietary requirements, which needs to be requested at the time of booking.

High tea is served using the traditional three tier cake stand, and guests can choose to have a traditional high tea paired with a range of traditional black, herbal, or Tower Estates own special blend, and for those who want something a little more special champagne high tea served with a glass of sparkling Petaluma Croser Pinot Noir Chardonnay.

“High Tea is just an extension of the unique dining experiences you can indulge in here at Tower Lodge, wether that be dining under the stars, in the private library, in restaurant nine or next the open fire place. It’s something different and definitely unique,” said. Andreas Breitfuss, Maître de Maison.

For those who truly want to indulge and enjoy a Hunter Valley weekend, Tower Lodge has packages which include the following:
2 night’s accommodation in a Lodge room
Dinner for 2 guest in Roberts Restaurant
Dinner for 2 guests dining in restaurant Nine
Complimentary upgrade to high tea
Breakfast
Pre- dinner beverages daily
Private wine tasting at Tower Estate Winery
Prices are based on twin share and start from $1,035 per room per night.

High tea at Tower Lodge is offered every Saturday and Sunday from 2.00pm to 5.00pm $42 for traditional high tea and $56 for champagne high tea.

Tower Lodge’s high tea can cater for up to 30 guests on each day so bookings are essential and can be made by calling (02) 4998 7022.

About Tower Lodge
Opened in May 2001, and situated on the grounds of Tower Estate, Tower Lodge is the only 5-star boutique luxury lodge in the Hunter Region.

Tower Lodge won Best Luxury Lodge in Australia at the 2011 World Luxury Hotel Awards and Best Global Luxury Lodge at the 2010 World Luxury Hotel Awards.

The Lodge features 12 rooms including two suites accommodating up to 24 guests. Room rates start from $720.00 per night mid week and include accommodation for two, full buffet and a la carte cooked breakfast, complimentary afternoon tea, a pre-dinner drink and an evening turn down service

Website www.towerestate.com

Tower Lodge is a member of Relais & Châteaux.