Did you know that this year is the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day? Did you even know that Mother's Day is less than two weeks away? Hmm... Well, someone's in a pickle, aren't they?
Lucky for you, The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach is offering two Mother's Day appropriate packages which are valid through August 15th.
The first, the "Mom and Family Getaway," includes accommodations in two connecting rooms, a welcome gift for Mom and--just so she can be rid of the rug rats for a day--a day membership for two at AquaNuts, a Ritz Kids Club for children ages five to 12, as well as Coast, for 13- to 17-year-olds. Prices start at $489 per night.
If you're feeling really guilty for almost forgetting about Mom, shell out $1,129 per night for the "Pampering Mom Getaway," which includes ocean-front accommodations, 100 roses upon arrival, dinner for two in the hotel's restaurant, with a 100 wine credit and a 100-minute Elemis Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap spa treatment.
Now go book, and don't say we never do anything for you.
Last night, we accepted an invite to a little soiree hosted by The Ritz-Carlton. Apparently--and it is the first day of spring--the Ritz is "in bloom" with new deals and programs. As we swilled a malt beverage, we tried to sort the PR wheat from the chaff. Turns out, something interesting was afoot.
It seems The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach really did spend $100k per room to revamp the whole property. It reopened 10 days ago, with a whole new lease on life and wide-open ocean views. The new gimmick is a "resort turndown," which is basically a total change in the atmosphere of the hotel every evening. (The hotel workers must love it.) A big fire pit sets the beach-side bonfire vibe, music starts pumping and the cocktails--ideally--get flowing. The new restaurant also encourages party time with a communal table and a big wine cellar. By the time you get your hung-over self out of bed, the hotel is dressed for the morning.
Scheduled to re-open on Dec. 21, 2006 after $45 million in renovations, the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach has upped the ante in luxury with nips and tucks catering to the slack jawed upper crusties who flock to the tropical playground of the rich and famous.
In addition to the cosmetic enhancements, new Oceanfront Suites will feature such necessities as invisible televisions in the master bathroom - cleverly hidden behind the mirror and only visible when turned on--seven-jet oversized showers and free-standing soaking tubs with views of the ocean.
The Ritz will offer up a WiFi network (for a fee of course) and supposedly "enhanced" cellphone reception, which we don't really believe, but apparently this hotel has had some problem with cell reception in the past so this could be an improvement.
Additionally, all regular rooms will feature so-called "pamper panels" from which to adjust lighting, temperature and, according to the press release, the ever elusive "and more." A new Tranquility swimming pool will provide oceanfront views from which to contemplate how rough one's life is.
And finally, no luxe resort is complete without a behemoth, 28,000 square foot spa, the Grand Spa, which will debut in the summer of 2007 and will feature its own Spa guest room category allowing guests to continue their treatments in the comfort of their own rooms.
If you need some more proof that these rooms live up to their hype, the completed renovation of each suite has a price tag of more than $100,000, which is more than a blogger would make in a lifetime of blogging. Think about it.
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