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JOURNEYS magazine
Volume II, 2016
THE AFFLUENT TRAVELER
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THE WESTIN PUNTACANA
RESORT & CLUB
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club
is loaded with world-class amenities,
two championship golf courses, the
award-winning Six Senses Spa, a pool
complex, fantastic dining options,
and an eco-reserve. All aspects of
this 15,000-acre resort are world
class, from hotels, golf courses and
restaurants, to airline travel and
activities. The Westin Puntacana
Resort & Club is one of three hotels on
this resort compound, and guests
staying here have access and reciprocal
agreements at all facilities within the
resort. The resort’s 200 rooms overlook
the central pool complex with floor-to-
ceiling windows and views towards the
sea. Room balconies provide a private
perch for tropical sunsets.
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SHA WELLNESS CLINIC
Alicante, Spain
A luxury spa resort, SHAWellness Clinic
overlooks the Costa Blanca coastline of
Spain. Guest accommodations include
93 spacious suites oering minimalist
style, parquet floors, free Internet
access and balconies. A 43,000-square-
foot wellness area features a multi-level
hydrotherapy circuit with two indoor
swimming pools, numerous treatment
rooms, a treatment suite for couples,
and more. SHA specializes in anti-
aging, weight loss, beauty and detox
treatments. Guest can take part in
activities such as yoga, tai chi, cooking
lessons, and town visits. The clinic’s
wide range of services include water
treatments, massages, body treatments,
and much more. The hotel’s award-
winning SHAMADI Restaurant oers
healthy, therapeutic food adapted for
even the most discerning of palates.
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VICEROY ZIHUATANEJO
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Hugging the white sands of Zihuatanejo
Bay’s serene Playa La Ropa, Viceroy
Zihuatanejo, is a romantic hideaway
reclining along one of Mexico’s most
beautiful
beaches.
The
resort’s
terracotta-tiled villas and thatched
palapa cabanas merge with the green
sea of rustling coconut palms, tropical
gardens and gentle waterfalls. 11
luxurious guestrooms and 35 suites are
housed in one and two-story, adobe-
inspired casitas tastefully decorated
with local Mexican art and clad in vibrant
colors. For the ultimate in relaxation and
fun, Viceroy Zihuatanejo features an
intimate spa, fitness center, and two
gourmet restaurants featuring authentic
local and European cuisine, and many
beachfront activities and watersports.
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VILLA CORTINE PALACE HOTEL
Sirmione, Italy
A five-star luxury boutique hotel in
Northern Italy, Villa Cortine Palace
Hotel is known for its relaxing
atmosphere, high standard of service
and comfort. Located on a secluded 10
acre hillside garden overlooking Lake
Garda and Sirmione Old Town, the
hotel is just a five minute walk from the
town’s historic quarter and Scaliger
Castle. 54 rooms and suits are
exquisitely appointed with Murano
glass chandeliers, precious carpets
and parquet floors graced by antique
furniture and period artwork. Amenities
include complimentary Wi-Fi, minibars,
air conditioning and satellite TV, and
bathrooms with separate bathtub and
shower. At the hotel’s elegant Le
Gardenie Restaurant, guests enjoy
beautifully presented Italian and
international cuisine paired with an
excellent wine selection.
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GRAND BOHEMIAN HOTEL
ASHEVILLE
Asheville, North Carolina
Tucked within Asheville, North
Carolina’s historic Biltmore Village, the
award-winning Grand Bohemian Hotel
Asheville — a famed Kessler Collection
boutique property — is just steps away
from the famous Biltmore Estate. This
European lodge-inspired boutique
hideaway reflects the eclectic, edgy
artistry of Asheville, along with the
richness of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Tudor-inspired hotel boasts 104
luxe guestrooms and spacious suites.
Flavors of the region are showcased
throughout the hotel, including locally
farmed cuisine at Red Stag Grill,
convenient access to historic and
cultural sites, local artwork in the Grand
Bohemian Gallery, and naturopathic
spa treatments at Poseidon Spa.
ELEGANCE
BEYOND
COMPARE
These luxe properties have something for everyone and are out to exceed all expectations with their impeccable
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