10/25/10

Grand hotel Europe

Grand hotel Europe, Russia

Giving the amazing combination of modern facilities and historical ambience enjoyed by current discerning traveler, the Grand hotel Europe is ideally situated in the middle of Russia’s enchanting St. Petersburg or also dubbed as the window on Europe. The Grand Hotel Europe is one of the most ancient buildings in Russia dating back 1824 and includes a preserved extravagant facade made by the famous Italian architect Rossi. The overall renovation of the hotel between the years 1989-1991 gave back the suites and rooms of the hotel a level of utter elegance as well as comfort, which St. Petersburg had not noticed from the Tsar’s era.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Grand Hotel Europe


The result of renovation is the 301 accommodations of absolutely outstanding quality, stuffed with elegant period furnishings, classy décor and a munificent sense of effortlessness and space. For the sight seeing expediencies, adventures, the guests can visit the popular Russian Museum, the Hermitage, Ballet Theater, Musorgskiy Opera and Philharmonic Hall.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Inside the Hotel


The most amazing aspect about The Grand Hotel is that it offers secretarial assistance, translators, interpreters, temporary office and private meeting rooms. The wide category of stunning public rooms, fully equipped convention, and business center along with the experienced support staff makes this hotel an unmatchable base.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Relax in Grand Hotel

Numerous events rooms, all with their own unique special character, give the adequate setting for get together and socials gatherings. No matter, whether you are thinking to arrange a small private dinner, a detailed dance and banquet or just a close cocktail gathering, the Grand Hotel Europe will make sure that the event us a resounding hit.

10/17/10

Baden-Baden Brenner’s Park-Hotel & Spa

Baden-Baden Brenner’s Park-Hotel & Spa

On to Germany is the Baden-Baden Brenner’s Park-Hotel & Spa. This hotel/spa is situated on the foothills of the black forest (a wooden mountain range), and is located near the town of Baden-Baden. Brenner’s hotel and spa peacefully sits alongside nature.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Baden Baden Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa

This is an old-world style hotel, which offers 100 guest rooms with extensive amenities. Just a couple of these amenities are an on-site beauty and medical spa that emphasizes modern and traditional treatment which emphasize on modern and ancient traditional treatments.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Dinner Room in Hotel

They are well known for messages like the Lomi-Lomi and Shiatsu, while the ‘body torture’ therapy is known to be one of the world’s best treatments. It also has a Finnish sauna, Bio sauna, cold plunge pool, outdoor arena and a medical branch which offers routine check-ups and personal attention through traditional medicine combined with naturopathic techniques in treating ailments and rejuvenate the guests.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Baden Baden Spa

This area is surrounded by stunning mountain views, and utilizes the power of nature in healing the body and soul.

So if it’s ancient Chinese tradition you want, Baden-Baden is the place to be.

10/5/10

Silver Star Mountain Resort and Spa

Silver Star Mountain Resort and Spa – British Columbia, Canada

If you’re from the states and want to get out of the country but not too far, British Columbia, Canada is the place to go for relaxation. The Silver Star Mountain Resort and Spa is located in British Columbia, Canada. Much like Canada and especially British Columbia, this is a fairy-tale village filled with everything.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Mountain Biking

It was inspired by a 19th century mining town era and is great for skiing in the winter, and mountain biking in the summer. And the Vinotherapy treatments at the Beyond Wrapture Mind and Body Care Day Spa are open year-around.

Best World Hotelsa and Spas: Silver Star Mountain Resort in Winter

Just some of the things you can do at Silver Star Mountain Resort and Spa is: Honey Wine Wrap, Red or White Wine Vinotherapy Massage with grape seed oil and Shea Butter, Okanagan Grape Pip Scrub…which uses exfoliating grape seeds from a local winery.

Their logo say’s it all, ‘Beyond Wraptures logo is strategically designed to reflect the philosophy that wholeness equals strength. The circle represents wholeness, the words Beyond Wrapture represent an equal’s sign and the words ‘Mind & Body Care Day Spa & Retreat’ are in the form of a pyramid, which represents strength.

Best World Hotels and Spas: Living Room in Silver Star Mountain

You can enjoy Okanagan Wine Tours during the day and afterwards, enjoy the relaxation of their Timeless Eternity Vinotherapy Spa Experience.

British Columbia has a lot to offer, more than you can see and do in a weekend. So plan at least a week to see and experience all they have to offer.