Holiday Gift Guide 2012

Travel:

Brazilian Court Hotel

The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club is just steps from the sapphire Atlantic Ocean and Worth Avenue and boasts a reputation as a 2010, 2011 and 2013 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List recipient.

The Frederic Fekkai salon and exquisite cuisine by Chef Daniel Boulud at Caf Boulud are accompanied by custom-designed rooms and suites featuring details such as mahogany crown molding, Provence-style wood shutters, king and queen-sized beds topped with imported linens and Ultra Air Jet baths with customized hydro-thermo massage menus. Select rooms feature private terraces that open up to guests’ very own secluded hideaway, offering the perfect respite as the day wanes on the golden shoreline of Palm Beach.

To experience the Brazilian Court Hotel and Beach Club, visit www.thebraziliancourt.com or call (561) 655-7740.

While visiting, head on over to the Palm Beach Zoo too! It’s so fun.

Hilton Waikoloa Village – Hawaii, The Big Island

As temperatures cool off, travelers aren’t the only ones heading to warmer climates Humpback whales journey to the refreshing waters of Hawaii, and Hilton Waikoloa VIllage offers guests the chance to Sail with the Whales*, Dec.1, 2012 through April 15, 2013, starting at $274/night.

For more information on Hilton Waikoloa Village, visit www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com or let us know if you have any questions.

North Carolina’s Crystal Coast

The Crystal Coast offers lodging options to suit every lifestyle and budget, from seaside cottages and lavish beach mansions to oceanfront hotel accommodations and coastal bed and breakfast inns.

Visit www.crystalcoastnc.org for more information.

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

A Four Diamond retreat located minutes away from the Orlando attractions, yet worlds away from all the distractions, Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate consistently delivers a sophisticated, individualized experience.

1-800-The-Omni or visit omniorlandoresort.com

Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort

Located in one of the most iconic family destinations in the country, Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort has become one of the world’s most desired family retreats. Proudly boasting the largest guest rooms on the island, The AAA Four-Diamond Resort showcases beautiful views from its 323 guest rooms and suites, exquisite dining, pool areas for adults and children and The Ocean Tides Spa. Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort offers unlimited access to 54 holes of championship golf, with courses designed by Robert Trent, George Fazio and Arthur Hills, in the prestigious Palmetto Dunes community, while families enjoy Omni Sensational Kids camp, the 11-mile lagoon system for kayaking or canoeing, 100 miles of bike trails and the white sand beaches of Hilton Head Island.

To capture the classic charm of Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, call (800) THE-OMNI or visit the website at www.omnihiltonheadresort.com.

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Naples

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort – part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection – is the only true beachfront, boutique resort on the Gulf Coast, rivaling the lan of South Beach. Ranked No. 12 on Conde Nast Traveler’s Best U.S. Resort List, with a coveted spot on the Cond Nast Traveler “Gold List” and the “Great Hotels” ranking of Travel + Leisure, the stylishly simple escape features a sweeping soft private white beach with Beach Butlers, crisp blue cabanas along a cascading falls pool, David Leadbetter Golf Academy with a private 18-hole Cupp golf course, exotic SpaTerre and stunning sunsets.

Visit LaPlaya and find out information here.

Things to do & places to stay in Orlando, Florida

We recently had the opportunity to go on a fun adventure and experience all that Orlando has to offer. Here are some of the places we highly recommend the next time you are heading that way:

Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando

Live like a rock star at the exciting Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. From the sweeping California mission-style facades to the legendary Palm Restaurant to a palm-lined swimming pool where you’re immersed in sound, not just water, it’s the coolest hotel on earth.

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While in Orlando, aside from Disney World, visit Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Seaworld.

Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

This amazing family-friendly resort is in a wonderful location. Located on property is the Pirate Plunge Pool, providing hours of entertainment, complete with shooting water cannons, a water slide, Jacuzzi-style hot tubs, tumbling waterfalls, poolside loungers and hammocks.

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Club Med Sandpiper Bay

Club Med Sandpiper Bay, located in Florida, offers the perfect vacation experience for families, and was recently named a “Best Baby Getaway for 2012” by Parents magazine. Creating personalized experiences for kids of all ages from four months to 17 years old, Sandpiper Bay features new facilities for younger guests including a Kidz Village with a splash park, the BRITTO Art Center and Latitude 27 , an exclusive new lounge for tweens and teens. Sandpiper Bay is Club Med’s only all-inclusive resort in the U.S., and the flagship of Club Med “premium sports” resorts with elite Golf, Tennis and Fitness Academies.

The 216-acre renovated Sandpiper Bay is the only all-inclusive family resort in the U.S., and features two new restaurants, Slice Bar & Lounge, four swimming pools including an infinity pool exclusively for adults and a certified lap pool. The resort also boasts conference and meeting facilities as well as a new waterfront wedding gazebo. Enhanced accommodations include expansive Deluxe Family Rooms with separate bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms, allowing plenty of space for the entire family.

Visit Club Med online

That concludes our Holiday Gift Guide 2012. Enjoy!