Luxury Travel Advisor - March 2009 - (Page 18)

HOTELS ONE & ONLY PALMILLA’s Pool Casita Junior Suite features a ground-level sea view and a private infinity-edge pool. Destination Weddings Saying “I Do” at these three hotels is well worth the trip. In the U.S., a wedding down south at the Old Edwards Inn and Spa (www.oldedwardsinn. com) in Highlands, NC, is about as enchanting and rustic as it gets. The Inn is surrounded by the Smoky Mountains and forest waterfalls and is a short walk from the quaint Main Street. We say Norman Rockwell wouldn’t hesitate to set up his easel here. Old Edwards commands a lot of space and has such charming spots as The Barn, which it uses to stage the wedding ceremony. Attire can be black tie or blue jeans. Bespoke Matters: The Inn’s beverage professionals will work with the bride and groom to design their very own signature cocktail to be served throughout the stay; the Spa Director Debra Oakley (doakley@old edwardsinn.com; 828-787-2572) will custom-design spa treatments for all wedding attendants; and Concierge Karen Rodgers (krodgers@oldedwardsinn.com; 828-200-1322) will arrange activities during leisure intervals. Old Edwards’ expansive layout allows for many options to accommodate groups and families. Tip: While agents can work with Tracy Brandes (tbrandes@old edwardsinn.com; 828-787-2607), who doubles as the property’s associate director of sales and wedding coordinator, the best bet for larger groups are the two three-bedroom Spring Street cottages or rooms at The Lodge. The bride and groom, however, will want to stay at Luxury Suite No. 20, Luxury Suite No. 25 or the Spa Luxury Suite No. 26, which, along with a stunning canopy bed, features a black-and-white tiled bathroom replete with a Roman bathtub and separate rainforest shower. If a great view is your yen, our insider tells us that the Lee Suites at The Lodge are situated at the highest point of the property, allowing guests to peer down on the rooftops of the Inn and on the mountain range surrounding town. More information about rooms can be directed at Reservations Manager Julie Crook (jcrook@oldedwardsinn.com; 828-787-2620). Although Atlanta’s HartsfieldJackson is the largest airport near the Inn, it’s still 2.5 hours away. Best Bet: Asheville Regional Airport, which is 80 miles from Old Edwards. Franklin Aviation, 40 minutes away from the Inn, can accommodate private aircraft; Old Edwards also has a Lincoln Navigator on hand for transportation needs. As pastoral as Old Edwards is, clear across the globe, Bora Bora 18 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | March 2009 http://www.oldedwardsinn.com http://www.oldedwardsinn.com

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