Article by Elena del Valle, photos by Amparo Cadavid
Sedona, a small town in northern Arizona known mostly for its red rocks and energy centers or vortexes, proved to be as pretty as we had heard. Although it is a highly touristy area in the low summer season when we were there its natural charms easily [...]
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Sedona, soothing for the soul
November 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment
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Delighted with Black Forest, southwest Germany
October 26th, 2009 · No Comments
By Elena del Valle, photos by Gary Cox
Earlier this year, my husband and I had an opportunity to visit the famed Black Forest and nearby areas of southwestern Germany. We were pleased to discover several small family owned and managed hotels, part of the Romantik chain of 200 independently owned and managed hotels and restaurants [...]
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Frankfurt hotel strives for luxury short list
August 24th, 2009 · No Comments
By Elena del Valle and photos by Gary Cox
One of three Rocco Forte German properties Villa Kennedy opened as a hotel in 2006 on the grounds of the former Villa Speyer, the home of a wealthy family dating back to 1904. Recently, the owners added three wings to the original historic building, updating and modernizing [...]
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Rattrays for deluxe, exclusive accommodations within Mala Mala reserve
July 27th, 2009 · No Comments
Many travelers familiar with luxury safari lodges in South Africa know of or may have stayed at the Mala Mala Reserve, one of the oldest reserves within the larger Sabi Sand Reserve. The well known reserve fronts a fenceless portion of the Kruger National Park.
The family owned property offers accommodations for 54 guests in the [...]
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Cape Town spa offered soothing treatment series
May 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Article by Elena del Valle and photos by Gary Cox
During a recent stay in to Cape Town, South Africa, I tried Onejourney, the signature treatment at the OneWellness Spa at the Radisson SAS Hotel Waterfront (Beach Road, Granger Bay, Cape Town, +27 21 441 3331, www.onewellness.com). The spa, a few minutes drive from Cape Town’s [...]
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