City Resorts

Park City, Utah has three major ski resorts: Deer Valley, Park City, and The Canyons. Each of Park City’s resorts is unique, with something for every skier or snowboarder

Park City sits thirty miles east of Salt Lake City, nestled in the Wasatch Mountains. What was once a small ski town is now a top winter destination with three major ski resorts. Visitors come for Utah’s light and fluffy “champagne” powder that characterizes the high volume of annual snowfall here. Read the rest of this entry »

These three resorts go beyond “kids’ camps” to offer complimentary personalized babysitting and enriching children’s activities–even for babies and toddlers.

Family vacations in the tropics are great for making special memories that will last a lifetime. And naturally, most traveling families do enjoy all the quality time spent with one another–away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
But there may be times during a family vacation when it’s nice for Mom and Dad to have some quiet time alone–whether it’s for a grown-ups only snorkeling trip, romantic dinner out or afternoon at the spa.
Many all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean offer organized daytime kids’ camps for children age 5 or older. Personalized child care for toddlers and babies costs extra, as does child care for school-age kids once camp is closed for the day. Read the rest of this entry »

Park City has a variety of accommodation options. Those who want the highest level of service should consider the “Private Concierge Service” at the Silver Star Resort.
Silver Star at Park City Mountain Resort is managed by Resorts West, which offers a special “Private Concierge” service. Anyone who makes a reservation to stay in the 100 different properties at the resort, which can range from condos to town homes to cottages, gets assigned their own personal concierge 72 hours prior to their arrival. It is part of what Resorts West calls its “Highest Form of Living” program. Read the rest of this entry »

I have a confession to make. I’m deeply devoted to my décolletage. If you’re a woman reading this, (or a man who doesn’t understand) let me explain. The neck-chest-and-bosom area, if not taken care of properly, can easily look like a prune and age you rapidly. Ladies who wish to appear as youthful as possible, need to take care of the décolletage. So I’m happy to report that The Ultimate Facial at Kapalua Spa ($255 for 110 minutes, plus 20% gratuity) includes a whole lotta massagin’ goin’ on, in that area. And what a facial it is. Almost two hours of pure decadence. After choosing your preferred oil, your facialist will apply cleanser; exfoliant; perform a facial massage followed by extractions; apply face oil; foot massage with peppermint spray; another face massage using seashells; gentle Clarisonic brushing (from the creators of the Sonicare toothbrush); use of the high-frequency to clear up your skin even more; and arm and very l-o-n-g leg massage. This facial also uses Pure & True organic products made on The Big Island of Hawaii. Afterwards, said my attendant Suji, “your face looks like it has baby skin.” I positively glowed.

Best part: I know I’ve said this before, but I’m partial to the head massage, as well as the neck rub.

Spa facts: The spa is part of the sprawling Kapalua complex, a seaside sanctuary that’s a wellness wonderland. You’ll find Hawaiian and water therapy treatments; body therapies such as seaweed wraps and banana-ti-leaf masque; a wealth of massage therapies; all kinds of skin therapies; plus salon services including manicures using Chi lacquers. Other than the treatment rooms, the woman’s area, for example, includes a Jacuzzi; cold rainshower; sauna, steam room and complimentary Molokai sea salt so you can perform your own exfoliation; and outdoor infinity pool. There are also 10 private hales for outdoor treatments. The fitness center is huge and boasts, among other things, Kinesis circuit training machines that use cables for resistance. “They’re great, especially for golfers who can do a lot of functional core movements to improve their swing and stability,” said Courtney, one of the trainers at the spa. There’s also an immense yoga studio offering magnificent views of Lanai; classes such as Pilates cost $14 each. Also on premises is a juice bar and retail store.

PANAMA CITY BEACH – Destin-based Sterling Resorts LLC, which manages five Panama City Beach resort properties, and Sterling Realty LLC are now under new ownership.
Encore Enterprises spokesman Ed Gilbert said Thursday the Dallas hotel company’s Encore Hospitality subsidiary had acquired both of the companies from The Sterling Companies, which is also based in Destin.
Gilbert said the acquisition was conducted through a stock purchase agreement; he declined to disclose any of the agreement’s financial details. Read the rest of this entry »