Sexiest
Hotels in America '08...Forbes
Traveler
Hotel Hana Maui, Tides South Beach, Mansion on Forsyth
Park in Savannah, The Liberty Hotel in Boston, Korakia and Le
Parker in Palm Springs, The Setai in Miami, The Ace
Hotel, Portland, St. Regis, Washington, D.C., Gramercy
Park Hotel, New York, Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles
Special Places to
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offer the perfect location for a dream wedding followed by
an unforgettable honeymoon. Whether you want to be active
exploring the exciting Yucatan peninsula or relaxing in the
sun and each other’s arms, there’s something for everyone
in this tropical paradise.
The Four Seasons
Provence, France; In a serene, secret corner of
Provence – naturally infused with romance – Four
Seasons invites you to design your dream wedding. A
hilltop ballroom and terrace enchant with stellar cuisine and
views of medieval villages. Enjoy suites-only comfort,
year-round golf, nearby Côte d’Azur glamour. And share the
pure indulgence of one of Europe’s most beautiful spas.
Every moment is enhanced by renowned Four Seasons
savoir-faire.
The Spa at Elbow Beach,
Bermuda; For your special day we offer several
wedding locations including our Ocean Terrace, with
breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean as well as
wedding settings directly on our own private pink sand beach.
Depending on the size of your wedding, you may even opt to say
“I do” under our very own authentic Bermuda moongate
which, according to legend, assures newlyweds good fortune and
happiness.
Halekulani
Hawaii, is paradise found and for generations it
has been recognized as one of the world's most romantic
wedding sites. Choose from a lush garden courtyard or a
luxurious tropical lanai offering spectacular views and
memorable photo backdrops you'll cherish for a lifetime. Stay
in the The
Vera Wang Suite
One
& Only Resorts
estate on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, 800-722-2449 Ext.
2657 for wedding reservations; With Versailles-inspired
gardens, white sand beaches, Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Dune
restaurant and an 18-hole Tom Weiskopf golf course. Both Casino
Royale movies -- Connery's and Craig's -- were shot here.
Room rates, $585-$10,000 per night for one to nine guests.
The
Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Weddings and special events at La
Zebra on the gorgeous Tulum beach are truly heaven sent!
We have found that the quieter months from May through
November are best for weddings.
Coselli
Collection, five villas available for rental in the
Tuscany region of Italy, (011-39-0583) 94404; Villa Controni
is a 9th century country villa near the walled city of Luca;
it has 11 bedrooms, formal gardens, private chapel, banquet
hall, wine cellar and full staff. $48,000 per week in March,
$55,500 in April-May.
Strawberry
Hill, 12 Georgian-style villas on 26 lush acres in the
Blue Mountains of Jamaica, 800-OUTPOST; An hour from
Kingston's airport, it has stunning gardens and breathtaking
views. From $395 per night double occupancy. Yoga Shala on
premises. Wedding packages available from $80 per person to
200 capacity.
InterContinental
Carlton Cannes, beachfront landmark in the French
Riviera where Cary Grant met Grace Kelly in Hitchcock's It
Takes a Thief, (011-33-4) 9306-4006; Built in 1912,
the 338-suite, five-star hotel is in La Croisette, 30 minutes
from Nice's airport. It has 16 event rooms, including a grand
salon for 750-1,400 people and a beach restaurant that seats
2,000. Rates for seventh-floor suites range from $4,400 to
$18,600; more for the Imperial Suite with four bedrooms
Ulusaba
Private Game Reserve, 10,000 acres of game-rich South
African bushveld owned by Sir Richard Branson. US:
877-577-8777 or 212-994-3070; It has a spa, tennis
courts, pool and observatory. Safari Lodge's treehouse suites,
$570-$922 per person per night; Rock Lodge, $813-$1,140 per
person per night.
Grand
Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, 40-acres on Wailea
Beach in Maui, Hawaii, 800-888-6100 or
808-875-1234; Wedding packages include ''Lei of
Love'' to an à la carte seaside chapel rental. Lei Aloha
Package, $5,800-$6,600.
Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel, where young Hollywood meets old
Hollywood, 800-950-7667 or 323-466-7000; . In 1927, the
Blossom Room here was the venue for the first Academy Awards.
Now it's a glam gala deco setting recently refurbished by hip
Thompson Hotels; with three rooms that seat 80 to 300 for
weddings. Sleepovers, from $269 a night; Gable/Lombard
penthouse, $5,000 and up a night.
