http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog Pages of travel tales gathered from visits to hotels, hammams, beaches, boutiques, bars and everything luxurious in between Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:00:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-sparkling-hill-resort-and-wellness-hotel/18303 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-sparkling-hill-resort-and-wellness-hotel/18303#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:00:01 +0000 Joy Pecknold /blog/?p=18303 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/check-in-sparkling-hill-resort-and-wellness-hotel/18303/feed 0 En route to Silver Star Mountain in Vernon, B.C., for some skiing, I stopped in at Sparkling Hill to see firsthand just how many Swarovski crystals are contained within the one-of-a-kind resort and wellness hotel. I’m told there’s 3.5 million, but there could be more, they just stopped counting at 3.5 million. In the entry-way, [...] 007435-25-entrance-night http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/out-of-the-ordinary-beer-skin-rub/17796 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/out-of-the-ordinary-beer-skin-rub/17796#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:05:50 +0000 Mary Gostelow /blog/?p=17796 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/out-of-the-ordinary-beer-skin-rub/17796/feed 0 The Ritz-Carlton Denver offers a pretty unique spa concept. It uses beer. The Mile High Malt Scrub and Microbrew Massage makes the most of the fact that the Colorado, USA, capital is top of the popular craft beer brew movement. The scrub and massage uses Great Divide’s Samurai Rice Ale and Yeti Stout. First, you [...] Ritz_Denver_00056_MainTall http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/quick-and-easy-its-time-to-take-a-vacation/8741 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/quick-and-easy-its-time-to-take-a-vacation/8741#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:00:14 +0000 Melanie Zieba /blog/?p=8741 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/quick-and-easy-its-time-to-take-a-vacation/8741/feed 0 It’s been a long hard week. I’m tired, stressed and I need to take a load off fast. If you are feeling the same way, and feel like you just need to start planning that summer holiday getaway you are desperate for, I’ve got the best hotels and drinks that will chill you out in [...] vacation http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/5-reasons-to-visit-europe-for-a-spa-getaway/6591 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/5-reasons-to-visit-europe-for-a-spa-getaway/6591#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:00:22 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=6747 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/5-reasons-to-visit-europe-for-a-spa-getaway/6591/feed 0 A visit to the spa is one of the best ways to relax, let go and feel completely rejuvenated. Kiwi Collection has hundreds of luxury spa hotels from all over the world, but for those of you who hear Europe calling, here are some of our favorite luxury spa getaways: The Connaught: Known as one [...] westin-hotel-paris-france http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-butterfly-dream-at-alva-park-resort-and-spa/5141 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-butterfly-dream-at-alva-park-resort-and-spa/5141#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:41 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=5141 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-butterfly-dream-at-alva-park-resort-and-spa/5141/feed 0 Check Availability Just because winter is around the corner doesn’t mean it can’t feel like spring! From now until December 31, 2009 the Alva Park Resort and Spa in Costa Brava, Spain, is offering a great “Butterfly Dream” package that includes dinner in their Grand Butterfly Garden with hundreds of flying butterflies. Set on one [...] http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/discovering-mauritius-part-2-shanti-ananda-maurice/2475 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/discovering-mauritius-part-2-shanti-ananda-maurice/2475#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:01:00 +0000 Melanie Zieba http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=2475 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/discovering-mauritius-part-2-shanti-ananda-maurice/2475/feed 3 Check Availability Located off the coast of Africa, east of Madagascar is the Island Nation of Mauritius. Virtually undiscovered by North Americans, it is one of the most luxury getaways in the Indian Ocean. Being one of the most developed of the Mascarene Islands, Mauritius’ biggest asset is the relaxed charm of its warm and [...] http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/critstallo-hotel-and-spa-reopens-and-launches-new-spa-treatment-for-men/2574 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/critstallo-hotel-and-spa-reopens-and-launches-new-spa-treatment-for-men/2574#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:55:59 +0000 Karolin Koenig http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=2574 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/critstallo-hotel-and-spa-reopens-and-launches-new-spa-treatment-for-men/2574/feed 1 Check Availability Situated in Valle D’Ampezzo in the Dolomites mountain range in Italy, Cortina, famous for its alpine scenery and après-ski scene, is home to some of the most prestigious names in fashion and, of course, world-class accommodation. If you haven’t put this place on the agenda as you tour around Europe for leisure or [...] http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/have-a-luxury-spa-treatment-with-your-safari-sabi-sabi-game-reserve/2351 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/have-a-luxury-spa-treatment-with-your-safari-sabi-sabi-game-reserve/2351#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:55 +0000 Karolin Koenig http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=2351 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/have-a-luxury-spa-treatment-with-your-safari-sabi-sabi-game-reserve/2351/feed 2 With winter underway in the Sabi Sand Reserve, situated in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, the bushveld has transformed into a dramatic landscape. Powerful silhouettes of tree trunks jut out against the earthy tones of the land. Check Availability While the water sources have become isolated, sightings of wild animals have increased on this  exquisite [...] http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-resort-at-pelican-hill-perfect-for-golf-and-spa-vacations/601 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-resort-at-pelican-hill-perfect-for-golf-and-spa-vacations/601#comments Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:00:05 +0000 Melissa Mewdell http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=601 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/the-resort-at-pelican-hill-perfect-for-golf-and-spa-vacations/601/feed 1 Check out The Resort at Pelican Hill if you’re looking for a relaxing golf vacation or spa vacation in California. Check Availability California is a great place to go year round due to the mild climate and plentiful sunshine. If you’re just in the mood to relax at a hotel with a fantastic view and [...] http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/rejuvenate-and-relax-with-maia-luxury-resort-seychelles/658 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/rejuvenate-and-relax-with-maia-luxury-resort-seychelles/658#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:00:09 +0000 Melissa Mewdell http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/?p=658 http://www.kiwicollection.com/blog/rejuvenate-and-relax-with-maia-luxury-resort-seychelles/658/feed 1 Maia Luxury Resort and Spa is the perfect beach resort for an exotic vacation in Seychelles, Africa. You won’t find a better way to relax than by visiting this spa hotel on one of the world’s most untouched island nations. Check Availability Where can a discerning traveler enjoy the beach in luxury, but also enjoy [...]