The St. Regis Tianjin opened October 30 as that city’s first hotel to offer butler service for all guests. Located in northern China, about a 30-minute bullet-train ride from Beijing, the 18-story glass-and-steel structure features the largest presidential suite in Tianjin, along with 273 guest rooms and suites, many of …
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Sneak Peek: Azura at Quilalea Private Island
Private island retreat Azura is adding a second Mozambique retreat to its repertoire. After a six-month, $2.5 million renovation of the former Quilalea lodge, Azura at Quilalea Private Island opened November 1. Situated in a protected marine sanctuary in the Indian Ocean, the 86 pristine acres are about 932 miles …
Catch Waves with the Pros at Four Seasons Maui
As a part of the Four Seasons’ new collection of professionally led wellness and cultural events, the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea is offering a new surf camp package (from $5,000 per person) that will be led by professional surfer Dave Kalama. From December 4 to 9, Kalama will lead …
Montage Beverly Hills Invites You to Dine, and Stay One Night Free
It just got a little more fun to dine at Scarpetta, the Italian restaurant at the Montage Beverly Hills, with the hotel’s new Be Our Guest package, which offers guests one complimentary night at the hotel when they book two nights of accommodations and a table at Scarpetta. The Italian …
Seabourn’s Newest Ship Hits the Seas
A few tickets are still left for the maiden voyage of Seabourn Quest, the newest addition to the Seabourn Cruise Line fleet. This 225-suite cruise ship—which features four dining venues, six bars and lounges, a spa, two swimming pools, six whirlpools, and a marina with water sports—departs on January 5 …