We'd probably punch one of our friends in the face if they suggested we pursue something called a "Lifestyle Consultation," (as Mary J. Blige says, we think our life's "just fine") — but if they spun it as a component of a Stress Management Journey, we're pretty sure we'd be a bit more open to the idea. HotelChatterin' can wear a sista out; stress management doesn't sound too bad.

In August 2009, One&Only Palmilla will be rolling out a 3-day "Stress Management Journey" at the One&Only Spa by ESPA. It's a holistic program designed to, for lack of a more accurate descriptor, get yo' life right. ]]> Jenna 2009-07-29T14:31:53-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/3/12/121751/725

Long a favorite of the rich and famous, the One & Only Resort chain seems to only build properties in the most drool-worthy of locations, yet adding nightly prices to make your throat go dry. The newest addition to their fancy flock is the One & Only Cape Town, due to open on April 3 and boasting such frills as an island yoga pavilion and restaurants from star chefs Gordon Ramsay and Nobu's Nobuyuki Matsuhisa. ]]> JetSetCD 2009-03-12T12:35:29-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/27/104954/558 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/oneonlycapetown.jpg" class="top"><p> Lovers of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/one%20and%20only%20resorts"><b>One & Only Resorts</b></a> (mainly the famous and the wealthy) will be thrilled to know that the resort group's newest location is opening <b>April 4th</b> in Cape Town, South Africa.<p><b>One & Only Cape Town</b> is described as a "urban chic waterfront resort" in the heart of Victoria & Alfred Waterfront which will have killer views of Table Mountain and Signal Hill. The crescent-shaped, seven-storey Marina Rise building will house but more accommodations and the One & Only Spa can be found on two private islands in the middle of the waterway.<blockquote><p> Generous interior spaces are adorned with fabrics and furnishings recalling the warm, muted tones of Africa&#146;s savannahs, with bright splashes of colour paying juliana 2009-01-27T11:04:53-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/11/13/17021/052 <![CDATA[<p><p><i>Welcome to <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/room%20rate%20drop%20watch"><b>Room Rate Drop Watch</b></a> where we chronicle the plummeting prices at hotels that once commanded top dollar rates. These are often found in big cities with seemingly more hotel rooms than visitors like Las Vegas. But sometimes you can get lucky in the city of your choice. Seen a room rate drop so low you wanna tell us about it? <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com"><b>Do it here.</b></a></i><p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/Palmilla_Infinity_Pool.jpg" class="top"><p>The other week we asked you all if you <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/11/3/113647/108/hotels/Are_You_Staying_in_Hotels_Anymore_">were staying in hotels any more</a> as the layoffs increase and the budgets decrease. <p>Today, someone wrote in that the luxe hotels in places like Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and other luxurious destinations are not decreasing their prices. This is true but juliana 2008-11-13T17:10:29-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/