Friday, September 10, 2010

Southeast Asian Luxury Exploration

Agent Carol Minker had a wonderful time cruising on the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony ship the Seven Seas Mariner. Catering to only 700 guests, it is one of the most spacious cruise ships afloat, and has a staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.6, the highest level of personal service in the six-star tradition of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.


She sailed along the coast of Southeast Asia stopping at Viet Nam, Thailand, and Singapore enjoying excursions at each stop thanks to Regent Seven Seas all-inclusive experience. Regents’ cruises include unlimited shore excursions, as well as ground transfers, all food and beverages on board, and much more. Thanks to Sanders Travel Centre’s membership with Virtuoso, our clients are eligible for Voyager Club and Virtuoso Explorer amenities on hundreds of sailings of select cruise lines. Carol’s Voyager Club Excursion included a delightful dinner in Bangkok with cultural dance performances.

Carol completed her trip with a stay at the Four Seasons Koh Sumai in Thailand. This beautiful property is an away-from-it-all hillside resort on the Gulf of Siam with spacious Thai villas. With a private bay, pristine beaches, and rainforest to explore the Four Seasons Koh Sumai is a secluded retreat.

Be sure to experience the luxurious treatments of the Four Seasons Koh Sumai spa as Carol did. Individual treatment rooms are housed in five salas – covered verandas – each with two indoor and two outdoor Thai-style massage beds, an outdoor shower, an outdoor bathtub and a steam room or indoor rain shower.

Contact Sanders Travel Centre today to book your Southeast Asian luxury vacation, and for more insider tips.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills

Agent Sarah Warner traveled to Los Angeles over the weekend and stayed at the beautiful SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, a Luxury Collection Hotel and Virtuoso Best of the Best property. Designed by Philippe Starck, the space is elegant, modern and whimsical. You enter the hotel by way of red carpet, and are welcomed at check in by their delightful staff. The service was excellent throughout the hotel. From the concierge to the waitstaff, everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. The 297 guest rooms and suites are glamorous and relaxing with numerous mirrors and plush bedding. The floating bed & movable wall exemplify Starck's concept of floating spaces. Your private room is a quiet escape to the busy LA scene happening right outside the doors. This property is located just east of the hot, Rodeo drive shopping district and just north of downtown, making nightlife, tourist attractions and shopping easily accessible.

Starck's design of the dining spaces creates an inviting, social environment for guests traveling alone as well as private, intimate spaces for groups. José Andrés, head chef, creates stunning, edible masterpieces at all the properties dining options. Tres, the private guest dining area, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has an extensive cocktail menu. The space has comfortable and eclectic seating with a number of different chair designs and different chandeliers. These unique features create a whimsical and inviting space for hotel guests. The Bazaar, a 4 star restaurant and extremely popular dining spot (reservations strongly recommended), is a modern "indoor piazza" with numerous spaces such as Bar Centro, Rojo, Blanco, the terrace and Patisserie. All spaces continue the Starck design with whimsical features including TVs within the table top featuring old movies. You can also experience the fine cuisine of José Andrés at the Altitude Pool Deck while basking in the LA sun on the sleek lounge chairs.

Throughout the property you will see the featured monkeys, as seen on the emblem, and phrases playing with the letters SLS (like Something Lovely Started). Starck has created an environment for every traveler with the elegant, whimsical, modern design. Whether it is a corporate event, family vacation, or romantic getaway the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills will be a fantastic choice for your stay. Contact Sanders Travel Centre now to book your trip.