Located along the shores of Italy’s picturesque Amalfi Coast, the newly-renovated Hotel Raito invites guests to escape from the stress of everyday life and retreat to one of the world’s most idyllic destinations with its special offer. With rates starting at €364 or $570* (U.S. dollars based on current exchange rate) double occupancy, per night valid now through October 31, 2008, Hotel Raito’s Retreat Package features luxury accommodations, gourmet cuisine highlighting local wines, a stress-relief massage and complimentary airport transfers.

Hotel Raito’s Retreat Package is valid now through October 31, 2008 for € 364 or $570* (based on double occupancy, per night) (U.S. dollars based on current exchange rate)  read more »

Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club, located on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, has put the finishing touches on its Tree House Mansion, which is now available for guests to rent. This two bedroom, two bathroom treetop suite provides all the luxuries and comforts of a hotel with a safari twist.

Built atop wooden stilts, the Tree House Mansion is 1312 square feet and decorated with an African vibe - filled with artifacts and antiques that Kura Hulanda owner and visionary, Jacob Gelt Dekker, brought back from his travels over the years.

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First on the calendar, Mother’s Day always seems to garner more attention than Father’s Day. But this June 15, think imaginatively and let dear old Dad know he’s #1, too, with the gift of luxury travel. From Turk and Caicos to the heart of Manhattan, here are a handful of first-rate hotels and resorts offering special Father’s Day getaways, including special enticements packaged just for his special day:

For Spa Aficionado Dads: News Flash: Dads like to be pampered, too. And nowhere will they find greater indulgence than with the Father’s Day Weekend Package at The Regent Palms in Turks and Caicos. The pleasure-packed, four-night getaway includes a special Father’s Day cookie upon arrival: dinner for two at Parallel23, including tax, tip, Cognac or Vintage Port and Cuban cigar; a couple’s massage at the award-winning Regent Spa; an artful morning shave in the new men’s treatment room complete with flat screen television; a day of golf via round-trip luxury transportation; a post-game shoulder chair massage; a half-day of bone-fishing for two, including drinks; a sunset cruise for two; and for a parting gift, an Art of Shaving Kit. Four-day Father’s Day Weekend from $3,300/double occupancy; available June 11-17(minimum 4 night stay), 2008, must arrive on a Wednesday or Thursday. www.RegentTurksandCaicos.com  read more »

Planning your next vacation but don't know where to go? Let The Cove at Eleuthera help you make up your mind. Leave your cares at the door and enjoy the Caribbean's most intimate destination.

Book a Garden Room for a three-night stay at any rate from June 15, 2008 to August 31, 2008 and be upgraded to the nicest one or two-bedroom suite available for the entire stay – a value up to $760 per night.

Sleep on 600 thread-count sheets and choose from amenities including complimentary iPod checkouts, wireless internet, bicycles for exploring, snorkeling gear, tennis equipment for matches on The Cove's private courts, kayaking and fitness center. The Cove's staff also welcomes the opportunity to arrange off-property activities ranging from island tours to scuba diving to spa treatments. Or, if you prefer, relax on the beautiful pink sand beach with a tropical drink and enjoy every minute of it.  read more »