Archive for the 'Luxury' Category


Take 6 LIVE - Jazz Vibe (The Introduction)

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 20, 2009

Take 6 is so universally recognized as simply being the best, that they have virtually owned Downbeat magazines readers poll having won Favorite Jazz Vocal Group 9 consecutive years.


Visit The Beautiful Beaches and Unique Culture of Barbados

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 17, 2009

TASTE THE ROYAL JAMAICA GOLD ROBUSTO

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 16, 2009

Box of 25: $75.00 This cigar has a unique flavor, due to the inclusion of the namesake Jamaican tobacco in the filler blend. The Jamaican flavor can best be described as sweet and creamy. But don’t mistake the sweetness for sugary sweetness. The flavor is less pronounced, but yet it permeates throughout the smoke. Sweet with spice hints. Between mild and medium-bodied. The cigar smoke provides a fantastic aroma, and the cigar itself is easy to enjoy.

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ECO FRIENDLY LUXURY AT ITS BEST ***BANYAN TREE VABBINFARU

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 13, 2009

Opened in 1995, Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru is located on the North Malé Atoll, featuring 48 guest villas. They were built on this fascinating island surrounded by shallow crystalline waters and beautiful coral reefs

Responsible Development
To prevent damaging the beautiful coral reefs surrounding the island during construction, the solution was to transfer thatched roofs and other pre-fabricated building materials brought in from Indonesia to small boats and barges that could navigate the shallow waters without threatening its delicate marine life. In addition, the villas were built on the footprints of a previous property to preserve existing trees and prevent erosion on the beach.

Holistic Conservation.
Coral reefs are a primary focus due to the vital role reefs play in supporting the Maldivian Islands and communities. To strengthen and enhance the delicate ecosystem, the Lab team researches the ways the reefs evolve.  BioRock™ technology is used to increase the growth rate and strength of corals, which has been observed to speed up the natural recovery rates of corals on the house reef following the 1998 coral bleaching. The Marine Lab associates also plant corals along bare patches of reef crest, thus enhancing the island’s natural coastal defense system and providing shelter and habitat for fish and invertebrates. Guests are invited to take part in the remediation of small natural reefs in the lagoon, with the intention to relocate corals from areas where it is at risk of damage or where coral colonies are already broken.

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Mike Moreno Quartet live at the Jazz Gallery, NYC — February 12, 2008.

“I Have A Dream” by Herbie Hancock.

Mike Moreno, guitar
Aaron Parks, piano
Massimo Biolcati, bass
Obed Calvaire, drums


CD PICK OF THE WEEK ** SENZO** ABDULLAH IBRAHIM

Author: Rhonda Monique
March 11, 2009

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Price $13.99

The nearly two-dozen tracks are an incredible potpourri of standards and original compositions that sing and swing in a number of tones and tempos: Banyana, Children of Africa, is a zesty dance, while Third Line Samba, a ditty inspired by the New Orleans street parades, reflects the experiences of the African Diaspora, contrasted by For Coltrane, a heartfelt tribute to the saxophone giant on par with Ibrahim s very personal take on Ellington s In A Sentimental Mood, and Ocean & The River open and close the CD and display Ibrahim s hypnotic sonic storytelling.

With enough stories to cover several lifetimes, told through eighty-eight keys, Abdullah Ibrahim s Senzo reveals that his …uninhibited, intimate relationship with sound combines the sage wisdom of an ancient shaman with the insatiable curiosity of a little boy …[the pianist] not only catches up with his ancestors, the widely traveled nomad also finds himself.


COME RELAX WITH A GLASS OF MERLOT, MASSAGE AND MUSIC

Author: Rhonda Monique
January 20, 2009

D'Vine WIneD’Vine Wine at Firewheel
426 Town Center Blvd
Garland, TX 75040
Phone:  972-530-3735

D’Vine Wine is a boutique winery specializing in custom wines made from the highest quality varietals. By the glass, by the bottle or our vintners will guide you through the process of customizing your very own wine. Personalized labels add a great finish to your creation.

Come relax with a chair massage by Devon. Massage is $1. per minute, your choice of wine.

Date:  Jan 21, 2009 (Wed)
Time:  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost:  free


TAKE A ROMANTIC HOLIDAY GETAWAY TO THE WHITE BARN INN AND SPA

Author: Rhonda Monique
December 22, 2008

Loft SuiteThe White Barn Inn & Spa is one of the leading Kennebunkport hotels and inns; a base for you to experience all that coastal Maine has to offer… Kennebunkport shopping, all the Maine attractions and the many great Maine events that Kennebunkport and the coastal Maine region hosts each year. 

A truly romantic experience, classic style and savoir faire in hotel accommodation, restaurant and spa services awaits you, as do the team of experienced hotel professionals, all eager to deliver that truly memorable experience that has built the enviable reputation of The White Barn Inn Kennebunkport, Maine.

Pamper yourself or a loved one with one of their luxurious Spa Treatments. In your room or by the outdoor pool, the luxury Spa will relax your mind and rejuvenate your soul.

Make an online hotel reservation or enquire online, call us on 207.967.2321 or explore our other Kennebunkport hotel and inn special offers, deals and packages.


Cigar in the Bottle is an exclusive luxury product that was released after 10 years of development. It features a patented glass bottle hand blown in the South of France that contains a patented glass chamber in the center to store and protect a cigar. The cigar is sealed inside with a patented Humidipak gel system that maintains and preserves the cigar’s freshness. The surrounding liquid is Grand Pommier XS Calvados, an exquisite apple brandy from Normandy, France made from over 100 varieties of apples, then double distilled and aged for up to 40 years. This spirit won backCigar in a bottle-to-back Double Gold, Best Calvados and Best of Show honors even before the product’s release. The cigar is a Fuente Forbidden X, even more exclusive than the coveted OpusX. Most notably, the tobaccos for this cigar are finished in used Grand Pommier XS barrels to lend an apple brandy aroma. Robb Report rated the cigar “Best of the Best.” The product comes with a jewelry grade gift box and is truly the perfect gift for the man (OR WOMAN) who has almost everything. The bottles are numbered, and collectors note that the odd numbered and even numbered bottles have different labeling on the bottom. Cigar in the Bottle retails for approximately $300 per bottle. Shop Authorized Retailers


Amara Boutique Hotel

A four-season playground, Sedona earned its nickname “Red Rock Country” from the surrounding sandstone monoliths: Coffeepot, Cathedral and Thunder. Sunrise and sunsets bathe the area in rich, fiery hues, making it easy to see why some view the place as a spiritual Mecca.Indulge your passions and let their Concierge team help you get the most out of your stay:

Outdoor Adventure: Your only limit is time. Soar above Sedona in a hot air balloon, jump on a jeep to explore the rugged desert, or get up close and personal with rock formations on horseback or foot. Challenge your buddies to a few rounds of golf or fish for trout in Oak Creek.

Arts & Culture: Step back in time and admire petroglyphs, pictographs and artifacts left behind by Sedona’s indigenous peoples. In the galleries you’ll see their influence on Western art legends like Max Ernst. And partying is forever on the agenda with music, film and art festivals.

Shopping: Get your fill of retail therapy in Sedona’s trendy Uptown. Hunt for Native American crafts at Tlaquepaque, and more gifts in Hillside and Hozho. Then celebrate your finds with a latte or cocktail in one of Sedona’s hip cafes and bars.

Amara Hotel, Restaurant & Spa offers a boutique creekside sanctuary that’s worlds away from the typical southwest scene in Arizona. Four-Diamond accommodations being pampered by a team ready to cater to your every whim.

When you’re ready to relax and rejuvenate, bliss out with Amara Spa treatments. And if you’re hungry, savor eclectic Cal-Ital cuisine at Hundred Rox, Sedona’s newest restaurant, bar and outdoor patio that offers delicious signature dishes accented with sublime views of the majestic scenery.

Do everything or do nothing while at Amara.  With all of its art galleries and shops or cafes and bars whatever the reason is that brings you to Sedona, Amara Hotel, Restaurant & Spa gives you the best of all worlds: a desert retreat with a distinctly urban vibe.
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