HotelChatter - Tag: Retreats

Providenciales: You'll Be Up in the Gym Working On Your (Pilates) Fitness at Parrot Cay

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-07-31T16:45:10-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/pilatesparrotcay.jpg" class="top"> Until contemporary Pilates teacher to the stars, <a href="http://www.winsorfit.com/">Mari Winsor</a> recently kicked our ass in a private Malibu Pilates session at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Four+Seasons+Maui/local/23"> Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea</a>, we really liked this "lets get moving, sculpt and lose weight" approach to exercise. But, theres something kinda humbling (okay, pathetic) about getting your butt kicked by someone as least two decades your senior. Ouch. Anyway, instead of going balls to the wall for a one hour, pain inducing power session, were way more inclined to take a retreat approach to Pilates, which is why were excited about <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Parrot+Cay+-+A+COMO+Resort/local/1512">Parrot Cays</a> Strength Without Struggle 6-day Pilates retreat scheduled for November 8-14, 2009. It's way out of our

Krabi: Ritz-Carlton Reserve Will Kick Off Exotic Brand in Phulay Bay

amandak — 2009-01-14T15:30:49-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Phulay_Bay_Ritz_Carlton_Reserve.jpg" class="top"> While last week we were focusing on cheap <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/thailand%20hotel%20guide">Thailand hotels</a> on the beach, we can't help getting a little excited about the latest announcement from <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Ritz-Carlton%20Hotels">Ritz-Carlton</a> about their Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotel brand. The theory behind their new brand suits us perfectly, because they are targeting: <blockquote>People who want to get away from the stresses of everyday life by retreating to experience new cultures and adventures in exotic locations.</blockquote>The first Reserve to open up will be Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve</a> in Krabi, Thailand, and it should be ready sometime during 2009. Although prices for Phulay Bay show from April onwards, their website currently says they're accepting reservations from June 1, 2009.At that time of year--off-peak

Hue: Pilgrimage Vietnam Worth Pilgrimage to Vietnam

ced138 — 2008-11-18T15:00:15-05:00

When it comes to user reviews of Pilgrimage Village in Hue, Vietnam, everyone’s a-talkin’ about the greenery. "Tropical paradise," "felt like you were out in the rainforest" and "serene and lovely" are all slightly-hackneyed-but-still-helpful superlatives doled out by TripAdvisor reviewers.

They also rave about the fresh fruit served every morning and noted that Pilgrimage is only $5 more than Vinh Hung Resort (in nearby Hoi An), and well worth the upgrade.