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Luxury Getaways
Park Hyatt Washington D.C.Washington, D.C. Location At the junction of 24th and M Street NW, the hotel is near the national monuments, the Smithsonian museums and Georgetown. Highlight Tony Chi’s Modern American interiors are a hallmark of simplicity. Art is restricted to the cherry blossom-painted glass cube and giant metal egg in the lobby. Cuisine The Blue Duck Tavern, with its open kitchen and elegant wine cellar, is a favourite of local gourmets. Room to book Corner suite 910 has a sexy bathroom with a shower area large enough for 10. Rooms 215.GM Michel Morauw. 202-789-1234, parkhyattwashington.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow Location The hotel is a five-minute walk from Red Square and Tretyakovsky Proyezd, the retail street that makes Rodeo Drive look small town. Spa The basement spa by ESPA has a sensational indoor pool, with an inset vitality pool and fibre optic twinkling lights that reflect in the glass dome ceiling. Thing to do People-watch in the discreet bar/lounge at the rear of the lobby. Room to book The 2,550 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Suite comes with a grand piano, but for something more modest, choose any room with access to the 11th-floor club lounge. Insider tip Head up to the rooftop O2 Lounge, complete with outside terrace, where top Moscow achievers of all ages come to network. Rooms 332. GM Oliver Eller. 7-495-225-8888, ritzcarlton.com
Chiva-Som International Health ResortHua Hin, Thailand Location The resort is adjacent to the beautiful sandy beach of the Gulf of Thailand. Highlight The food, under chef Paisarn Cheewinsiriwat, is so tasty, you won’t believe that it’s spa cuisine. (And unless you’re dieting, wine is allowed.) Spa The entire resort is one of the world’s best-known destination spas. Come here for improved well-being and vitality and myriad other benefits. Thing to do Start the day with outdoor yoga or a run or bike ride along the beach. Room to book Each of the 17 Thai Pavilion rooms overlooks a tranquil lake. Insider tip The Visia digital face tracker reveals more about your skin than you ever wanted to know. Rooms 57. GM Paul Linder. 66-32-536-536, chivasom.com
Mary Gostelow is the editor-in-chief of WOW.travel, the online magazine of www.kiwicollection.com. E-mail her at mgostelow@enroutemag.net. |
