Minocqua, WI
Escape to a bit of Switzerland. Little Swiss Village Resort offers the convenience of a motel, with the peace, quiet, privacy and personal attention of a Resort.
Little Swiss Village Resort offers country style rooms, comfortable and cozy... free from highway noise! There are no phones or televisions to interrupt nature's tranquility. Enjoy with them the true "Northwood's Feeling."
Little Swiss Village Resort is centrally located 6 miles from Minocqua. Should you feel hungry, their Swiss Miss Pancake and Sandwich house is open daily from 8:00am until 3:00pm.
Your passport to a Swiss Village Chalet is an all inclusive passport for all activities at this Resort.
Fishing boats and canoes, swimming in crystal clear blue lake, sunbathing on the beautiful lawn or raft
You will have bicycles to ride on their country roads and their BBQ, so you can cook out if the feeling moves you.
If traveling with your K9 companion, this includes use or all pet related activities including the new "Indy Area DOG PARK & Gator Hiking Trails".
This is something you don't want to miss out on. This would be a true vacation for your pet and for you.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
LOS CABOS HOTEL, CONDOMINIUM AND RESORT GUIDE
Hotels and Spas of Los Cabos
Extraordinary luxury awaits you…savor the ultimate spa experience.
The finest oceanfront resorts may all boast spectacular locations, attentive concierges and proximity to the best golf courses, yet today the most coveted reservations are those that include the spa experience. With the average getaway lasting a mere four or five days, travelers want and expect more than just a room with a view. The trend towards a complete mind and body retreat, combined with an ambience only Los Cabos can provide, has created an explosion in spa services at many of the area's finest resorts. Today, visitors to this piece of heaven at the tip of nowhere can experience all the fabulous features we're world famous for, including the ultimate spa experience.
World renowned, The Spa at Ventanas al Paraiso is at the very heart of the mystique of this exceptional Rose-wood resort nestled between the Melia Cabo Real and Casa del Mar hotels at the Cabo Real development. The Spa offers guests the latest, most innovative treatments and services designed to exceed every expectation. It is among the finest of world spas known for pampering celebrity guests. Embracing a complete lifestyle approach, The Spa’s skilled massage and treatment specialists formulate a unique profile for each person. Full body wrap services, Ayurvedic treatments, mud and aromatic baths combined with Hydrotherapy, Balneo-therapy and Thalassotherapy complement an extensive list of exclusive treatments from around the world. Specialists trained in “LaStone” therapy use heated and chilled stones for a healing, relaxing massage; along with the use of other natural botanicals, aromatherapy, and exfoliating and moisturizing massages to indulge in. Facials, salon services, a sauna, a steam room and a whirlpool encourage guests to completely relax in separate facilities for men and women. The Spa has eight treatment rooms, each opening onto private gardens where guests may relax after the treatment. Worth experiencing is the 12’ x 8’ pavilion on the sand, complete with cooling misters surrounded by sheer, breathable fabric that affords treatments or massage in total privacy with unobstructed ocean views. Fitness amenities include state-of-the-art exercise equipment, classes, and programs including yoga and personal training. Reser-vations should be made at least two to three weeks in advance for any spa services at Las Ventanas al Paraiso. While the Spa has received rave reviews, the accommodations at Las Ventanas are what discriminating clientele desire. With just 61 suites spread throughout a minimalist design in harmony with the desert surroundings, the hotel is centered above an award-winning infinity pool and boasts the largest standard rooms in Mexico. Tastefully decorated in understated elegance, the overall effect is low-key and timeless. Posh touches include sumptuous linens and bath products, terra cotta fireplaces, telescopes for viewing the night sky, Jacuzzi splash pools and private rooftop patios on upstairs suites. The rooms are set in small, lowrise clusters laid out in such a fashion that guests are ensured an optimum of privacy. The oceanfront finishing hole of the Robert Trent Jones II Championship golf course is nestled at the eastern edge of the property affording spectacular views of the verdant green, desert topography and the azure Sea of Cortez. Guests enjoy privileges at this course as well at two nearby Jack Nicklaus-designed courses.
Extraordinary luxury awaits you…savor the ultimate spa experience.
The finest oceanfront resorts may all boast spectacular locations, attentive concierges and proximity to the best golf courses, yet today the most coveted reservations are those that include the spa experience. With the average getaway lasting a mere four or five days, travelers want and expect more than just a room with a view. The trend towards a complete mind and body retreat, combined with an ambience only Los Cabos can provide, has created an explosion in spa services at many of the area's finest resorts. Today, visitors to this piece of heaven at the tip of nowhere can experience all the fabulous features we're world famous for, including the ultimate spa experience.
World renowned, The Spa at Ventanas al Paraiso is at the very heart of the mystique of this exceptional Rose-wood resort nestled between the Melia Cabo Real and Casa del Mar hotels at the Cabo Real development. The Spa offers guests the latest, most innovative treatments and services designed to exceed every expectation. It is among the finest of world spas known for pampering celebrity guests. Embracing a complete lifestyle approach, The Spa’s skilled massage and treatment specialists formulate a unique profile for each person. Full body wrap services, Ayurvedic treatments, mud and aromatic baths combined with Hydrotherapy, Balneo-therapy and Thalassotherapy complement an extensive list of exclusive treatments from around the world. Specialists trained in “LaStone” therapy use heated and chilled stones for a healing, relaxing massage; along with the use of other natural botanicals, aromatherapy, and exfoliating and moisturizing massages to indulge in. Facials, salon services, a sauna, a steam room and a whirlpool encourage guests to completely relax in separate facilities for men and women. The Spa has eight treatment rooms, each opening onto private gardens where guests may relax after the treatment. Worth experiencing is the 12’ x 8’ pavilion on the sand, complete with cooling misters surrounded by sheer, breathable fabric that affords treatments or massage in total privacy with unobstructed ocean views. Fitness amenities include state-of-the-art exercise equipment, classes, and programs including yoga and personal training. Reser-vations should be made at least two to three weeks in advance for any spa services at Las Ventanas al Paraiso. While the Spa has received rave reviews, the accommodations at Las Ventanas are what discriminating clientele desire. With just 61 suites spread throughout a minimalist design in harmony with the desert surroundings, the hotel is centered above an award-winning infinity pool and boasts the largest standard rooms in Mexico. Tastefully decorated in understated elegance, the overall effect is low-key and timeless. Posh touches include sumptuous linens and bath products, terra cotta fireplaces, telescopes for viewing the night sky, Jacuzzi splash pools and private rooftop patios on upstairs suites. The rooms are set in small, lowrise clusters laid out in such a fashion that guests are ensured an optimum of privacy. The oceanfront finishing hole of the Robert Trent Jones II Championship golf course is nestled at the eastern edge of the property affording spectacular views of the verdant green, desert topography and the azure Sea of Cortez. Guests enjoy privileges at this course as well at two nearby Jack Nicklaus-designed courses.
Choosing the Right Luxury and Romantic Holiday Resort
There are literally hundreds of thousands of options available to you when it comes to choosing a luxury and romantic holiday resort. You can really have the perfect romantic getaway with your partner as long as you take a few important steps and know where to look.
Location, Location, Location
The first and most important step in planning your luxury and romantic holiday resort plan is to decide on a location. There are quite a few fabulous places you can go to, Nukubati, Fiji, for one. This is a small luxurious private island that offers a true Fijian flavor. It is completely secluded with an untouched and natural splendor that is hard to find these days.
This is truly the perfect South Seas escape, and a great luxury and romantic holiday resort. Havana is another popular romantic getaway location and great for couples of all ages. There are not only beautiful sights and scenery to take in but also a million things in the area that you can do so you will certainly never get bored.
Accommodations
Once you have decided where you want to go, the next step is to determine where you are going to stay. You want to find the perfect luxury and romantic holiday resort, one that is going to offer the amenities you are looking for and at a price that you can afford. The Pool Villa Club Senggigi is one great option, and is a combination of sixteen luxury villas nestled around a sparkling, clear blue swimming pool.
Perfect for a romantic getaway, it is great for soaking up the warm tropical sun and letting the cares of the world melt away. You can slip into the cool waters of the swimming pool or discover the gentle current that floats you along past the bar and up to the villa.
Here you will have an elegantly furnished bedroom, living room and dining area as well as a private sundeck and Jacuzzi. This is definitely an upscale luxury and romantic holiday resort, one that will be enjoyable as well as affordable.
There are many other options available to you as well here, and the most important thing is that you work together as a couple to plan the perfect vacation. Especially if you are busy and do not get the chance to spend quality time together, you are going to want to make sure that you make the very most of it and have fun together.
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Truth in Advertising: the Heavenly Ski Resort
The word "heavenly" has be used so much and so flippantly that it has lost much of its significance. On a baseline level, heavenly is supposed to refer to something that is so well crafted and so well put together that it is a near perfect creation. In other words, it is about as close to heaven on earth as possible. This adjective has been used so often by so many marketers that the word has lost much of its meaning. So, when one comes across a ski resort named the Heavenly ski resort why should anyone believe it lives up to its lofty name? Well, the reason that there is credibility found in the name the Heavenly ski resort is because it has long since established itself as a resort that lives up to its name.
Yes, that may seem like a bold proclamation but the Heavenly ski resort has most definitely lived up to its promise. Some may believe this is hyperbole but it really is not as hyperbolic as some may assume. This ski resort has long since established itself as being a reliable vacation destination that is close to perfect and this is why it attracts so many visitors year after year.
The Location Counts
One of the aspects that make the Heavenly ski resort such an excellent destination is the fact that it is located in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a tremendous location that boasts some of the best ski slopes in the world. Clearly, having the benefit of a strong tradition of skiing along with great variety in ski slopes and ski tails makes the Heavenly ski resort a wonderful location. In fact, so impressive is the locale around the Heavenly ski resort there are a number of sites that stream webcam footage of the area. This would clearly point out that the environment is impressive to look at!
For those who are looking for a unique environment the Heavenly ski resort exists on the highest altitude of all the resorts on the California – Nevada border. This can create a variety of exciting ski trails and those ski trails have ascended to the role of being the hallmark of what attracts people to the resort. This is understandable as those lengthy trails provide both excitement and challenge. So, if you are looking for a solid vacation destination this particular ski resort is definitely one that will prove to be the basis for an excellent vacation
Location, Location, Location
The first and most important step in planning your luxury and romantic holiday resort plan is to decide on a location. There are quite a few fabulous places you can go to, Nukubati, Fiji, for one. This is a small luxurious private island that offers a true Fijian flavor. It is completely secluded with an untouched and natural splendor that is hard to find these days.
This is truly the perfect South Seas escape, and a great luxury and romantic holiday resort. Havana is another popular romantic getaway location and great for couples of all ages. There are not only beautiful sights and scenery to take in but also a million things in the area that you can do so you will certainly never get bored.
Accommodations
Once you have decided where you want to go, the next step is to determine where you are going to stay. You want to find the perfect luxury and romantic holiday resort, one that is going to offer the amenities you are looking for and at a price that you can afford. The Pool Villa Club Senggigi is one great option, and is a combination of sixteen luxury villas nestled around a sparkling, clear blue swimming pool.
Perfect for a romantic getaway, it is great for soaking up the warm tropical sun and letting the cares of the world melt away. You can slip into the cool waters of the swimming pool or discover the gentle current that floats you along past the bar and up to the villa.
Here you will have an elegantly furnished bedroom, living room and dining area as well as a private sundeck and Jacuzzi. This is definitely an upscale luxury and romantic holiday resort, one that will be enjoyable as well as affordable.
There are many other options available to you as well here, and the most important thing is that you work together as a couple to plan the perfect vacation. Especially if you are busy and do not get the chance to spend quality time together, you are going to want to make sure that you make the very most of it and have fun together.
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Truth in Advertising: the Heavenly Ski Resort
The word "heavenly" has be used so much and so flippantly that it has lost much of its significance. On a baseline level, heavenly is supposed to refer to something that is so well crafted and so well put together that it is a near perfect creation. In other words, it is about as close to heaven on earth as possible. This adjective has been used so often by so many marketers that the word has lost much of its meaning. So, when one comes across a ski resort named the Heavenly ski resort why should anyone believe it lives up to its lofty name? Well, the reason that there is credibility found in the name the Heavenly ski resort is because it has long since established itself as a resort that lives up to its name.
Yes, that may seem like a bold proclamation but the Heavenly ski resort has most definitely lived up to its promise. Some may believe this is hyperbole but it really is not as hyperbolic as some may assume. This ski resort has long since established itself as being a reliable vacation destination that is close to perfect and this is why it attracts so many visitors year after year.
The Location Counts
One of the aspects that make the Heavenly ski resort such an excellent destination is the fact that it is located in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a tremendous location that boasts some of the best ski slopes in the world. Clearly, having the benefit of a strong tradition of skiing along with great variety in ski slopes and ski tails makes the Heavenly ski resort a wonderful location. In fact, so impressive is the locale around the Heavenly ski resort there are a number of sites that stream webcam footage of the area. This would clearly point out that the environment is impressive to look at!
For those who are looking for a unique environment the Heavenly ski resort exists on the highest altitude of all the resorts on the California – Nevada border. This can create a variety of exciting ski trails and those ski trails have ascended to the role of being the hallmark of what attracts people to the resort. This is understandable as those lengthy trails provide both excitement and challenge. So, if you are looking for a solid vacation destination this particular ski resort is definitely one that will prove to be the basis for an excellent vacation
Pulau Sibu - Rimba Resort
Rimba Resort is close to perfect if what you are looking for is a secluded tropical island get-away, nestled amongst a dense forest of trees overlooking the warm blue waters of the South China Sea. Comprising 20 huts, an ocean-view restaurant, reading room and a bar/lounge/clubhouse, what distinguishes Rimba from most other Malaysian island retreats, are the impeccable standards of its diligent operators Jo-Ann and Malcolm.
Clean, efficient and professional do not do justice to Rimba Resort. More importantly Jo-Ann and Malcolm care not just about how their establishment is run (ie. the rooms, beach, facilities and grounds are spotless) but also that their guests are comfortable and happy. They are genuinely interested in the guests and their comfort, always ready with warmth, charm, helpful information and a sense of humour. Jo-Ann's smile and quick wit alone could probably generate enough electricity to power the place.
Rimba seems to attract a clientele of mainly expatratiates and travellers. With a crowd like this, it should be apparent what Rimba is not: a megaresort overrun with tourists in search of 'today's planned activities.' Instead Rimba, with it's buildings and décor, gently reminiscent of Malcolm and Jo-Ann's native South Africa, fits comfortably amidst Pulau Sibu's lush raintrees as if it had absorbed the relaxed timeless mood of the islands. Thus, guests take their cue, shedding big city attitudes and schedules as would their shoes.
Except for snorkeling over the house reef which is about 100 meters off the slightly pebbly beach, with a surprising diversity of coral and fish (I even saw a small octopus.) and a mild hike through the jungle, there's little to do except swim, relax, get a tan, read a book, eat, drink and perhaps make merry with a fellow traveller or two. Although, when we were there it seemed clear that most travellers wanted to have their personal time, everyone was clearly extremely relaxed.
Each chalet has a low-key charm. Windows and doors are replaced by canvas blinds, bathrooms are remarkably clean and sand-free, and each chalet has its own porch from which one can sit and lazily ponder each shade of ocean blue, without ever getting wet. Rooms are cleaned and beds made each day by Rimba's quiet and seemingly invisible staff. Each chalet has a fan and good strong water pressure for the shower, however, air conditioning and hot running water are non-existent. Because Rimba is surrouded by trees, mosquitos can occasionally be a nuisance so bring your own repellent or ask for a mosquito coil.
Rimba's bar/clubhouse is a lovely structure with a veranda opening up onto the beach, it is extremely comfortable and inviting, strewn with pillows and Thai lounging chairs from which one can gulp one of Rimba's speciality drinks whilst watching the sunset. Games and books are also available. Meals are served in the restaurant at fixed times, and while some of the Malaysian food is quite good (we had a killer claypot fish curry once) the "western food," a concept and cuisine endemic to Malaysia, didn't quite float our boats. Likewise, those travellers accustomed to all-you-can-eat buffets at other resorts might find the three to five small pieces of fruit customarily served for dessert here, a little spare. But these are the most minor quibbles which should all melt away in the face of Malcolm and Jo-Ann's eagerness to please, and Rimba Resorts's comfort, beauty and charm. Jo-ann and Malcolm has some useful tips on what to bring with you to the island, click to best time to go for more.
Clean, efficient and professional do not do justice to Rimba Resort. More importantly Jo-Ann and Malcolm care not just about how their establishment is run (ie. the rooms, beach, facilities and grounds are spotless) but also that their guests are comfortable and happy. They are genuinely interested in the guests and their comfort, always ready with warmth, charm, helpful information and a sense of humour. Jo-Ann's smile and quick wit alone could probably generate enough electricity to power the place.
Rimba seems to attract a clientele of mainly expatratiates and travellers. With a crowd like this, it should be apparent what Rimba is not: a megaresort overrun with tourists in search of 'today's planned activities.' Instead Rimba, with it's buildings and décor, gently reminiscent of Malcolm and Jo-Ann's native South Africa, fits comfortably amidst Pulau Sibu's lush raintrees as if it had absorbed the relaxed timeless mood of the islands. Thus, guests take their cue, shedding big city attitudes and schedules as would their shoes.
Except for snorkeling over the house reef which is about 100 meters off the slightly pebbly beach, with a surprising diversity of coral and fish (I even saw a small octopus.) and a mild hike through the jungle, there's little to do except swim, relax, get a tan, read a book, eat, drink and perhaps make merry with a fellow traveller or two. Although, when we were there it seemed clear that most travellers wanted to have their personal time, everyone was clearly extremely relaxed.
Each chalet has a low-key charm. Windows and doors are replaced by canvas blinds, bathrooms are remarkably clean and sand-free, and each chalet has its own porch from which one can sit and lazily ponder each shade of ocean blue, without ever getting wet. Rooms are cleaned and beds made each day by Rimba's quiet and seemingly invisible staff. Each chalet has a fan and good strong water pressure for the shower, however, air conditioning and hot running water are non-existent. Because Rimba is surrouded by trees, mosquitos can occasionally be a nuisance so bring your own repellent or ask for a mosquito coil.
Rimba's bar/clubhouse is a lovely structure with a veranda opening up onto the beach, it is extremely comfortable and inviting, strewn with pillows and Thai lounging chairs from which one can gulp one of Rimba's speciality drinks whilst watching the sunset. Games and books are also available. Meals are served in the restaurant at fixed times, and while some of the Malaysian food is quite good (we had a killer claypot fish curry once) the "western food," a concept and cuisine endemic to Malaysia, didn't quite float our boats. Likewise, those travellers accustomed to all-you-can-eat buffets at other resorts might find the three to five small pieces of fruit customarily served for dessert here, a little spare. But these are the most minor quibbles which should all melt away in the face of Malcolm and Jo-Ann's eagerness to please, and Rimba Resorts's comfort, beauty and charm. Jo-ann and Malcolm has some useful tips on what to bring with you to the island, click to best time to go for more.
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