Be one of just 20 guests to embark on a one-of-a-kind excursion through Ethiopia, Tanzania, and the Congo, featuring a private lecture with revered conservationist Jane Goodall and photography workshops. The 22-day safari (priced at approximately $60,000 per person) includes four- and five-star accommodations, flights within Africa—almost exclusively by private …
Monthly Archives: October 2012
The Dorchester Unveils Deluxe Suites
The Dorchester in Mayfair, London, debuted 22 new suites overlooking Hyde Park for fall. The addition comprises eight one-bedroom Park Suites and 14 one-bedroom Dorchester Suites (from approximately $4,300), which can be linked with adjacent rooms to create two- and three-bedroom layouts (from approximately $6,900). Designed by Alexandra Champalimaud—the interior …
Sneak Peek: Park Hyatt Chennai
Park Hyatt Chennai opened October 1, making it the company’s third hotel in India and first in Chennai, which is known internationally as the “Gateway to southern India.” The property has 201 rooms and suites (from $155 a night) and its amenities include a fitness center, two restaurants, and the …
Peru: Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu
A group of Robb Report readers explored the land of the Incas—from Peru’s modern capital to its world-famous ruins—during a recent journey customized for them by FROSCH, the magazine’s official travel provider. Travelers enjoyed luxurious accommodations, fine cuisine, and exclusive guided visits to galleries, private haciendas, and heritage sites—unforgettable experiences …
Be a Winemaker for a Day
Now through the end of November, Bacara Resort & Spa, located on Santa Barbara’s picturesque coastline, is giving guests the chance to participate in a hands-on winemaking experience alongside some of the region’s top winemakers. The Bacara Crush promotion ($350 per person) includes a trip to either Brewer – Clifton …
Sneak Peek: Palacio Astoreca Hotel, Valparaiso, Chile
Palacio Astoreca Hotel officially opened on October 1 in a renovated 1920s-era Victorian mansion in Valparaiso, Chile. Known as the Astoreca Palace—one of Chile’s most iconic national monuments—the converted mansion features 23 guest rooms, a restaurant, an underground wine cellar, a library, a piano bar, a spa with a steam …
Sneak Peek: Uma by COMO, Punakha Valley, Bhutan
Uma by COMO opened in September in the Punakha Valley, Bhutan, joining the brand’s sister property in nearby Paro. It has eight rooms and two villas. Among the features are Bukharian indoor-outdoor restaurant and lounge bar specializing in fresh and seasonal ingredients, and COMO Shambhala Retreat, which features a traditional …
Le Royal Monceau Opens a Private Oasis for Cigar Lovers
Le Royal Monceau, Raffles Paris opened Viñales Club, a private cigar club named after the Cuban tobacco region. The club opened in late September, and membership is limited to just 50 guests, who pay about $15,500 per year. Members of the club, which has a bar and private smoking terrace, …
Sneak Peek: Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
On September 28, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing opened with 313 rooms and suites surrounding an atrium (from about $315 per night) and 210 private apartments, which include access to hotel facilities plus a residents-only swimming pool, a gym, and more.
For its first foray into Beijing, Four Seasons created an over-the-top …
St. Regis New York Partners with Bentley on a Distinctive Suite
New York City has its share of luxury hotel suites, but the new Bentley Suite at the St. Regis Hotel is a one-of-a-kind experience. Designed in partnership with the venerable British carmaker, the expansive 1,700-square-foot suite evokes a stylish, contemporary image with Bentley hallmarks throughout the space, from stitched leather …