Luxurious Trends
 W RETREAT & SPA - VIEQUES ISLAND
The first W Retreat & Spa in the Caribbean, W Vieques is located 8 miles off the Southeast coast of Puerto Rico on the peaceful and untouched island of Vieques where the everyday recedes with each tranquil wave. Offering a mix of serenity and natural beauty on a 55 square mile island, this beachfront oasis is an invitation to escape the hustle of the city for a desired and untainted paradise that blends soft adventure with soothing relaxation. W Vieques features a total of 157 stylish, W-branded guestrooms all with private patios and balconies, four scrumptious dining options from highly acclaimed chef Alain Ducasse, and Spa Chakra for ultimate relaxation and revitalization. Blessed with two private palm-lined pristine beaches and tangles of mangroves stretching as far as the eye can see, W Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island is the ultimate Caribbean wonderland. For more information, please visit www.Whotels.com/Vieques.
JEWELS THE WORLD’S FINEST LUXURY BRANDS
Jewels is the largest authorized dealer of the finest Swiss timepieces including Patek Philippe, Tag Heuer, Chopard, Breitling, Bulgari, Ebel, Omega, Movado, Raymond Weil, Tissot and more. All presented in an elegant shopping environment. Discover fabulous designer jewelry collections including David Yurman, Marco Bicego, Chopard, Roberto Coin, Kwiat, Mikimoto, John Hardy and many more. Jewels also offers an exclusive diamond collection in 14K white gold.
A must see while in St. Thomas is the custom designed David Yurman Boutique at the AH Riise Mall on Main Street. The David Yurman Boutique features the largest selection and latest styles of David Yurman found anywhere in the world.
Visit Jewels for extraordinary designer collections, superior service and luxury brands all at tax and duty free prices.
For more information, please visit www.jewelsonline.com.
LOCATIONS: St. Thomas: AH Riise Mall on Main Street, Waterfront, Yacht Haven Grande, Ritz-Carlton, Havensight Mall, Crown Bay Center, St. John: Mongoose Junction
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT OF CORAL GABLES
Located just 10 minutes from Miami International Airport, Downtown Coral Gables and Miracle Mile is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood infused with a chic European feel. Known for its tree-lined streets and Mediterranean architecture, the historic area boasts some of Miami’s finest boutiques, bridal shops, salons and spas, acclaimed restaurants, respected art galleries and lively entertainment venues. With more than 200 retailers including 70 restaurants, Downtown Coral Gables is a sophisticated destination to shop, live, play and work.
For more information, please visit www. shopcoralgables.com.
BANYAN TREE MAYAKOBA
From entry into the tranquil setting of the two-story water courtyard, to the intimate design of each pool villa tucked into the lush landscape, to the warm hospitality that awaits our guests, every detail about Banyan Tree Mayakoba lives up to its promise as the most eagerly anticipated introduction of the Banyan Tree brand in the Americas.
One of Asia’s most successful hospitality brands, Banyan Tree is a pioneer of tropical garden spas and a champion for social responsibility, since its founding in 1994. More than that, it is about the romance of travel and connecting people with a sense of place. A village of water, or ‘mayakoba’ is the inspiration behind Banyan Tree Mayakoba, a stunning alchemy of Asian and Mexican resort architecture that celebrates nature.
At the only Banyan Tree Spa in the Americas, experience signature Asian-inspired holistic treatments delivered by professional spa therapists, trained at the exclusive Banyan Tree Spa Academy in Phuket, Thailand.
To experience Asian gentility at its finest, please call +52 984 977 3688 or e-mail mayakoba@banyantree.com today.
For more information, please visit www.banyantree.com.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MIAMI
Set on exclusive Brickell Key, Mandarin Oriental, Miami enjoys beautiful views of Biscayne Bay and the stunning Miami skyline from the balconies of its 326 spacious rooms and suites. This urban resort is close to South Beach, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne and 20 minutes by car from Miami Airport. Savor dynamic waterfront dining and a sleek modern setting at the signature restaurant Azul. The Spa is Florida’s only Five-Star Spa. Enjoy a series of innovative treatments inspired by the ancient traditions of Asia and Europe, with individual consultations designed to de-stress and revitalize. Unwind and re-charge at the stunning Oasis featuring a private beach and infinity pool. For a luxury shopping experience, visit the hotel’s Shanghai Tang boutique and Karma store.
For more information, please visit www.mandarinoriental.com.
 LITTLE SWITZERLAND
DEFINING LUXURY ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN FOR OVER 150 YEARS
Twenty-five stores across the Caribbean offer an unprecedented showcase of the most desired collections of respected names in fine jewelry, watches, china, crystal and accessories.
Little Switzerland has a world-renowned collection of the best brands – Baccarat, Baume & Mercier, Breitling, Zenith, Omega, Rado, Raymond Weil, Roberto Coin, Swarovski, Swiss Army, Tag Heuer, Tiffany & Co., Tissot, Movado and many more including their exclusive jewelry line Avance. The Avance collection offers an array of styles to complement your mood for any occasion. Choose to be elegant, bold or classically timeless. A collection of top designs from jewelers around the world and inspired by moments we celebrate. Avance merges metals and precious stones into individual works of art to produce a tangible commemoration of light, shape and color. Each Avance piece has a lifetime warranty.
If you haven’t been to Little Switzerland, then you haven’t been to the Caribbean! Treat yourself to a little Switzerland luxury shopping experience in the Caribbean today. Be sure to ask about Little Switzerland’s interest-free credit offers. The Little Switzerland free credit offer is available on the spot making your duty free shopping effortless. The shopping doesn’t have to end when your vacation does – visit www. littleswitzerland.com or call toll free at 1-888-527-4473; previous clients will enjoy the same tax and duty free savings.
LOCATIONS: Key West, St. Thomas, St. John, Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten, Barbados, Nassau, San Juan
EMBRATUR
What is sensational for you?
Sensational is to feel the sun shining all year around, warm waters and a never-ending breeze. It is enjoying a calm beach during the day and a lively one at night.
It is rich, diverse cuisine served by gracious people who love welcoming visitors, always with radiant smiles on their faces.
It is to be surrounded by breathtaking landscapes in a charming country abounding with nature.
It is the feeling of being transported into the future by the modern architecture and effervescence of the big cities and to go back in time on a walking tour of the quiet, century old streets of the historical cities.
A place that offers countless leisure options to tourists, with amazing surprises and unforgettable experiences – all in the same visit. That is Brazil: a country that is unique for its many attractions.
For more information, please visit www.braziltour.com.
ASIA CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES CAPTIVATE MIAMI WITH LATEST IN HIGH-RISE LIVING AND SOLID FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP
Miami, FL In today’s market, one of the most luxurious features a condominium residence can offer is peace of mind. Developed by Swire Properties, the US real estate division of 200-year-old Swire Group, the towering ASIA condominium epitomizes Swire’s dedication to delivering finely-crafted residences that always exceed expectations.
In addition to a stunning waterfront setting within the urban oasis of Brickell Key in downtown Miami, ASIA is a boutique building whose secure island location, expansive residences with such cutting-edge refinements as ten foot ceilings and impact resistant glass windows and dramatic design have already endeared the ASIA lifestyle to its owners.
“Upon touring the gorgeous dwellings at ASIA, experiencing the views from our unique pool patio and appreciating such niceties as chef-worthy kitchens and private elevators, the visitor to ASIA is further delighted by the financial stability of the developer, the association and Brickell Key,” says ASIA sales director Maile Aguila.
To experience ASIA, please call Ms. Aguila at 305-371-2888 to arrange your own tour.
GO WHERE IRELAND TAKES YOU
It is the things you don’t plan that make an Irish vacation so great. Dublin and Belfast are perfect to stroll about and relax, giving you the time to meet with the local characters and make those pleasant spontaneous discoveries. Like the Michelin-star restaurant Chapter One located by Dublin’s Writers Museum, or the great hall in Belfast’s City Hall.
When planning your vacation to Ireland allow flexibility in your itinerary and let the people you meet spark your imagination. So whether you are going from the Cliffs of Mother or Kylemore Abbey in Galway, or Waterford you will never get lost, you will just be on Irish time! Whether you stay in a castle and feel like a King, dine in unique manor or country houses where pride is taken in their fresh garden produce, or unwind at any of Ireland’s fabulous spa resorts, relaxation will be one thing you will not have to worry about! Explore the greens, a home to one third of the world’s links courses, set a tee time at Tralee, play links at Lahinch or head up to Royal County Down. Go Where Ireland Takes You!
For more information, please visit www.discoverireland.com.
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