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Right now, Perfect Escapes and the Miramonte Resort and Spa are announcing two great deals:

Rise and Shine Package

This special Rise and Shine breakfast package includes:
• One night in a Superior or Luxury room, or Dolce Suite
• Breakfast for two in Ristorante Brissago

Spa for Two Package

This special Spa for Two offer includes:
• One night in a Superior room
• Two 60-minute spa treatments per night, per room

The Well Spa provides guests with the opportunity to spend the whole day relaxing and being pampered. Spa for Two guests are welcome to use all of the spa’s amenities — including an adults-only swimming pool and whirlpool, saunas, steam rooms, and a meditation room — and to participate in all fitness and wellness classes.

Whichever your pleasure, a nice spa getaway or some relaxation in the desert, either one of these deals are definitely going to make your stay even better. And in case you’re wondering how close Indian Wells is to Palm Springs, why not take a look below:



More information about the Miramonte Resort and Spa:

The Miramonte Resort and Spa offers an intimate California desert experience that will heighten your every sense. 215 luxury guestrooms are woven into 11 expansive acres of olive trees, fragrant citrus groves, roses, and herb gardens. Two-story bougainvillea-covered villas welcome you with grand archways and Italian fountains to newly-designed intimate guestroom retreats. Each room draws in the colors of the warm desert sun and coral from the Mediterranean sea while you revel at the magnificent views of the majestic Santa Rosa mountains.

The signature restaurant, Brissago, provides outstanding culinary experiences from Robert Nyerick. Specializing in Mediterranean cuisine and using only the freshest ingredients from around Southern California is the foundation of this award-winning hotel restaurant.

To make your stay in Southern California complete, a myriad of attentive hotel concierge services include a member of Les Clefs d’Or, and a golf and tennis concierge. Two 18-hole golf courses are adjacent to the spa resort, Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Hot Air Ballooning, El Paseo Shopping and Entertainment district and the Empire Polo grounds are only moments away from the Miramonte.

Discover the highlight of Indian Wells at Miramonte Resort & Spa, a Southern California hotel dedicated to providing its guests with a luxury spa and hotel accommodations and excellent customer service.

We love Kimpton Hotels and their sophisticated yet whimsical take on hotels, design, and decor. Kimpton already has a few properties in New York, including 70 Park Avenue and The Muse on W. 46th. So you can imagine our excitement for Spring 2008 when they will open up the Vu, complete with 222 guest rooms, in Hell’s Kitchen - not an area normally associated with hotels but the area has been growing and changing recently, with new restaurants, bars, and a tv show named after it. And with an addition of a Kimpton hotel, who knows what this area might look like in a few years. Well, NeoPolitan Urbanism from Harvard’s School of Design have an idea:

Here is a snippet of the NYTimes article:

“The pioneering San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant Group, which worked its way eastward, is looking west again — this time to Hell’s Kitchen.

An originator of the boutique hotel concept, Kimpton manages two hotels in Manhattan: 70 Park Avenue and the Muse, at 130 West 46th Street. Next spring, it will open a new $125 million hotel with 222 guest rooms at 653 11th Avenue, entering an area of the Far West Side of Manhattan that is distant from any existing hotels.

Converting a 1930’s printing plant on the west side of the avenue between 47th Street and 48th Streets and adding three floors, Kimpton will create the Vu, called that because of its 360-degree unobstructed vistas of the Hudson River and New Jersey, facing west, and the Midtown Manhattan skyline, facing east.

Owned by Horizen Global, a Manhattan developer of residential buildings, the Vu is the first new Midtown hotel going up far to the west of Times Square. If it is successful — as many industry executives predict it will be — it could pave the way for other hotels in the neighborhood.

…Kimpton initially found Hell’s Kitchen “an odd location” for a hotel, [but] was won over by what it believes is its growth potential…In recent years the neighborhood has attracted not only residential real estate development, but also grocery stores, bars and restaurants, migrating westward from Ninth Avenue.

…Kimpton looked at a site in what was then the remote meatpacking district five years ago, but decided against going in there; this later became the successful Gansevoort Hotel, at Ninth Avenue and 13th Street.

The designer of the Vu’s interior is the Rockwell Group, which has worked on other Manhattan hotels — like the W New York and Carlton — but has never collaborated with Kimpton.

Rockwell is designing a hotel that will take advantage of the site and the configuration of the existing industrial building, which has oversize windows and high ceilings.

A three-story addition by the architect Carlos Zapata that is approximately half the size of the roof of the original building is being built atop the existing structure.

The new 15th floor will hold an 1,800-square-foot glass-enclosed bar — with 360-degree views of Manhattan and New Jersey and doors that can open in fair weather — as well as a 230-square-foot rectangular Jacuzzi for guests and decorative reflecting pool. A new 16th floor will contain six guest rooms, including a presidential suite, which will itself be connected by stairs to a new 17th-floor roof deck, with another, smaller Jacuzzi and views.” Read the full article.

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In this two part story, we’re going to list our favorite luxury hotels that border the 10 most popular National Parks in the United States. We already covered the Top 5, including Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Olympic and Yellowstone.

One the great treasures of the United States is the chance to explore the vast array of National Parks that stretch from coast to coast. The summer road trip is a staple in American family history, with mom and dad piling all the kids into the station wagon or minivan or RV and heading out on the open road. These days, it’s kind of nice sometimes to mix the rustic with the luxurious. In a country that covers 3,718,711 square miles, it helps to have a bit of direction as to where to visit and where to stay.

Here are the remaining 5 to round out the Top 10.

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

This living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, provides visitors with opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.

The Home Ranch, Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Laughter, smiles, and contentment are found here at our beautiful northwest Colorado dude ranch. Ride over rolling meadows to fascinating vistas with a riding program that is progressive and varied. The cuisine created by Chef Clyde Nelson and crew is a big part of why Home Ranch is a member of Relais and Chateaux. Be it riding, fishing or hiking – a dude ranch vacation should be experienced for the pure joy it provides both children and adults.

Zion National Park, Utah

Massive canyon walls ascend toward a brilliant blue sky. To experience Zion, you need to walk among the towering cliffs, or challenge your courage in a small narrow canyon. These unique sandstone cliffs range in color from cream, to pink, to red. They could be described as sand castles crowning desert canyons.

Green Valley Ranch, Henderson, Nevada

Granted, when you talk about a national park, Las Vegas is not what comes readily to mind. But Green Valley Ranch is located outside the Strip on the way to Zion. And it’s a perfect place to retreat and get the dirt out from under your fingernails.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

Though a short distance from the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the “crooked river” as named by American Indians—gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides recreation and solitude for Ohio’s residents and visitors.

Walden Country Inn and Suites

With just 25 luxurious suites, Walden Country Inn & Stables is the perfect hideaway for relaxing getaways, timeless weddings and executive retreats. The elegantly proportioned buildings surround a 175-year-old barn and silo located on 32 acres, and horses roaming in the pasture provide the drama of strength, color, and majesty. Dramatic glass walls bring in natural light and contrast with the traditional farmhouse feel of the buildings. Guests enjoy a host of recreational activities, world-class dining, unobtrusive service and a wealth of meeting space.

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife. The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Range contrasts with the horizontal sage-covered valley and glacial lakes at their base, creating world-renowned scenery that attracts nearly four million visitors per year.

Amangani, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Amangani is located on a high mountain valley in northwest Wyoming. Nearly 7000-ft above sea level, it looks across to the Teton Pass. A 40-suite resort made from Oklahoma sandstone and Pacific redwood offers a library, gym, spa and boutique. The suites are air-conditioned with separate bath and shower. The Grill Restaurant serves regionally produced organic foods and often has a wood fire burning. The outdoor swimming pool can be enjoyed all year round.
Acadia National Park, Maine

People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park. The park is home to many plants and animals, and the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.

The White Barn Inn

Voted by Conde Nast as one of the greatest places to stay in the world, The White Barn Inn is located in Kennebunkport, “an achingly romantic destination…” The inn boasts the only Mobil 5-star restaurant north of New York that changes its menu weekly, depending on what is in season either by sea or local poultry. With butlers and valets at your beckon call, the White Barn Inn expresses why so many past presidents have retreated to this area.

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