Good morning!! What a week...very very busy one for me. Too busy in fact. I am personally glad its over. I am worn down to the bone. Not feeling so great, in fact. I attended a Scalamandre event last night and realized I was running out of steam, it was one of many things I committed to this week and one too many, but on a bright note must say they are looking better than ever! Got to see all the new fabric lines and in 2 weeks they are getting a brand new wallpaper book. They have a new owner (in case you didn't know they were bankrupt and in big trouble) so new life is being breathed into the company by a charged and enthusiastic new owner. I really enjoyed hearing so much about the long and illustrious history of Scalamandre from their in house historian who was part of the evening, including the many White house assignments, such interesting stories! I definitely had my eye on a few goodies......
Moving on......you by now know me and my overactive imagination and love of travel which can take us to some pretty rocking exotic locations! So, today I showcase hip lounges around the world and knock your socks off pools polished off by drop dead exotic massage locations.Then I top off this perfect exotic excursion with your choice of locales for the ultimate dinner for two in the most scenic places imaginable. So go ahead and pick your ultimate trip, you get to choose a lounge, a pool, a massage location and finally a place to wine and dine your weary soul in out of this world, beyond your imagination, one of a kind, scenic dinner for two locations.
Welcome to my world (my dream world that is) Hey, as I always say if you are going to dream.. you might as well go big!! I guess this post is telling of the VERY action packed somewhat stressful week I have had, because I have getting away very much on my mind and this post looks really really good right about now.......getting on a plane to escaping to one of these exotic locales looks pretty sweet as my son would say (he would cringe if he heard me say this) Oh well makes me feel young! So here's to fun and exotic travels...............
Some cool places to relax, have an exotic drink, listen to music, check out these lounges.....
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| The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas |
The W Resort in Thailand
Hotel Ocean Drive in Ibiza, Spain
The Siminyak Hotel in Indonesia
The Clift in San Francisco, California
The Riva Yacht Harbor Hotel in Crotia..how knew I would have thought this is Hawaii!
The Grand Hotel, Geneva Switzerland
Hotel Caster Fuster in Barcelona, Spain
When all that lounging and partying in too many hot spots has worn you out and you need an over the top pool setting to escape to, take your choice from this bevy of beauties:
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Swimming in golden water? The St. Regis in Llasa,China
The Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah
The Setai in Miami, Florida
Grand Hotel, Lake Como, Italy
Now its time for your massage and when you go for it, think beautiful, exotic and luxurious....take your pick!
Banyan Tree, Maldives
Sandals Royal Plantation, Jamaica
Four Seasons, Thailand
Half Moon, Jamaica
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, Sabi Sand Reserve
The Datai, Malaysia
The Nihiwahtu, Indonesia
Kirimaya Golf spa Resort, Nakhon Ratchasima
The Fairmont, Hawaii
The Amanpulo, Philippines
And finally after all that relaxing and pampering...you surely have worked up an appetite so a fantastically prepared gourmet feast for two awaits you along with an unlimited supply of your favorite wine..but first you have to choose which spot you would like to dine in...decisions decisions! And this mind you, is not just any spot...this is destination dining at its best!
Soneva Fushi, Kunfunadhoo Islands (Maldives)
Cameron Highlands Resort, Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
La Sotana Quilidia, Morocco
Hacienda de San Antonio, Municipo de Comala, Mexico
Hotel Tugu Bali, Indonesia
Amanpulo, Phillipine Islands
The Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman Islands
Samara Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Kurland Hotel, South Africa
North Island, North Island, Seychelles
Ahhhhh...what is life without dreams, desires and aspirations? So many beautiful places yet to see in the world. The next best thing to going to the actual place is visiting them online. Just think ten years ago this would have been impossible!! Hope you enjoyed..so tell me what would your ideal day be? Have a wonderful day!
The Fairmont, Hawaii
Those are soooo beautiful !
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Thank you for the dreamy pictures :)
xoxo
Lori
This gives new meaning to exotic travels! How did you find these? Those dining spots are out of this world and some of them literally took my breath away and a massage oceanside sounds really really good right about now, spent the better part of the day yesterday "overseeing the take down of my kitchen" yesterday....what nightmare! A massage sounds really good! Loved seeing this post, will probably come back to "get away" a little bit later again ....
ReplyDeleteGood morning, my friend.
ReplyDeleteCan you promise one thing? Try to relax during the weekend. Take a nap, have a long and calming breakfast... don't rush. Take some time for yourself. I'm always overdoing myself and that's not a good thing. Learn to relax and slow down. Not only important, but necessary.
These places are simply magical. Another reason to be grateful for having a wonderful world.
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Ahhh.divine..love all the sea side lounges and spas..simply gorgeous..such a de-stressing post..perfect to end the week..thanks for sharing..I would love you to check out my daughter's room( that i recently decorated) on my blog..have a restful weekend..xx meenal
ReplyDeleteThis post is right up my alley! I want to hop on a plane and go to the Maldives right now!
ReplyDeleteWoooow!!!!! I love to travel and I am blown away by all these beautiful places! I am heading to check out that Barcelona hotel. Thank you for your sweet comments and have a FABULOUS weekend, my friend :) :)
ReplyDeletexo Kristin
I think I will go to South Africa. Such a beautiful setting. So many beautiful places, Tina.
ReplyDeleteHope that you are able to get a weekend of rest. Sometimes we just have to stop and say enough!
Teresa
xoxo
Daahling, this post is dangerous. I am now dreaming of exotic vacations that I want to go on, and this could be very expensive for my dear hubbykins.
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I am ready to go! I will take a massage in the Maldives, swimming in the golden pool and a dinner for two oceanside in Morocco thank you very much...exotic indeed. My you DO know how to pick em! Nice work. Take it easy...sounds like you have a full plate, take time out to relax a bit, stress is not a good thing and can really wear you down, do recognize when you reach your limit and know to take the time out to take care of yourself, heres to a relaxing weekend (I hope)
ReplyDeleteAaaaah!! Yes!!! Take me away!!! Any of the above place will do,Kathysue
ReplyDeleteYou have outdone yourself Tina! I especially loved all of the destination meals - how incredibly special any one of those would be. Thanks for the virtual vacation!
ReplyDeleteThe beach spots were amazing but take me to Singapore. I loved this post. Have a good weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteMy bags are packed! I'm ready to go......
ReplyDeleteTina,
ReplyDeleteI would love to have attended the Scalamandre event with you last evening love them to bits!
So..Let's take this summer off and we'll hit all these amazing places. Good chance to give my jet a workout to stretch it's wings...lol!
Oh you're right about one thing you need to DREAM BIG to achieve BIG!
Enjoying all the scenery and dreams coming true. Happy Happy Friday!
Bette
We have been doing photo shoots all week, and moving things we should not. As a result our backs and shoulders are aching. So we will take any of the spa locations with extra long massages please. Have a beautiful mother's day weekend, Tina!
ReplyDeleteI'll take any of these, really, any will do. I'll take the local Marriott, even a Motel 6, I am that knackered. I think we shared the same over-committed week!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you,
tp
Oh Tina, you certainly got me dreaming... I also had a busy week and I am so in need to relax!
ReplyDeleteps: love Scalamandre!
Hugs & kisses from Rio!
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Would you be my travel agent.....please?!!!! :) Fabulous, exotic locals that I would love to visit, enjoy some pampering. I might never come home!
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better soon!!
xoxo Elizabeth
It's been a few years since I've been on a great vacation, and do I ever crave one right now. Every photo was amazing, but South Africa really interests me.
ReplyDeleteAnn-Marie
I lovh and every place you posted! Never been to any....though I have been to Jamaica by way of a cruise ship and saw beautiful things but these are gorgeous! Nice nice post!
ReplyDeleteUmmm, where have I been? Apparently not to China...who knew there was such a gorgeous golden pool! And the Maldives have been calling my name for years. It it wasn't literally half way around the world, I would go. Hubs and I decided when our youngest is grown up and out, we'll feel better about going then! Lovely, Kelly
ReplyDeleteJust looking at these photos made me feel like I was on a holiday!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah how amazing is that pool! And the gorgeous glow of the W resort in Thailand.
Next time I'm in Singapore a stay at Marina Bay Sands is at the top of my list.
Gorgeous photos lady.
xo
Tina...beautiful post...yes it did get me dreaming. I was loving all of the massage spots. Hope you have a wonderful Mothers Day weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh, to be getting a massage at the Banyan Tree.
ReplyDeleteLooks like heaven.
Have a great weekend -- hopefully you can put your feet up and get some rest!
Beautiful places! A delight to be ourselves! Congratulations on your wonderful work! Now relax! Adriana/Brasil/São Paulo
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ReplyDeleteTina, I wanted to thank you for your comment about my kitchen (the first one) at www.CocoCozy.com yesterday. I was sooooo beyond excited that Coco picked mine to be in her article. Anyway, I think you know how much I love your blog, and I really value your opinion, so it meant the world to me! And I love this post you did here - it is different and fun and a treat to wake up to!
ReplyDeleteStacy
I'm getting a massage on Monday, but it will not be on a beach-- would love that one in Jamaica! Also, the pool on the dock in Italy is incredible!
ReplyDeleteStunning places! If I got there, I'm never coming back! Enjoy the lovely weekend, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing places to relax. Just feel like being there. Thanks for posting!
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Wow! The W Resort in Thailand looks amazing. It was nice reading this blog! Keep sharing!
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