Luxury Travel Advisor - April 2008 - (Page 61)

Fresh Start in the French Alps Nestled in the heart of the Jardin Alpin in the French Alps, the Hotel de Charme Les Airelles (www.airelles.fr) in Courchevel, with ski-in/ski-out access to the trails via the Gloriette and Relais des Skieurs, recently underwent a $31 million renovation. It includes refurbishments to all the guest rooms and suites (the Anglique Suite is shown at right), La Table du Jardin Alpin restaurant and spectacular additions to the Valmont for Les Airelles Spa. The hotel’s spa now boasts five soundproof treatment rooms with private showers, and one with a Balneo tub and solarium, indoor and outdoor whirlpool tubs, a snow cave for cooling off after a stop in the steam or sauna rooms and a scented jet shower. Our luxury sources tell us the most popular treatment is the ICCT facial, particularly with Mathieu Zelechowsky or Marilyn Sany. Along with its line of private-label products, the resort also has introduced the Valmont haircare system. In addition to a new wing with eight suites, an ice-skating rink and the Pierre Gagnaire for Les Airelles restaurant are part and parcel of this impressive re-do. With views of the slopes, Gagnaire’s eatery will serve its fine fare on Hermès china amid works of art on loan from the highly regarded Gallery Lelong in Paris. The very private two-bedroom Les Airelles Suite is the best to book here. At approximately 1,500 square feet, this topfloor stunner offers panoramic views from practically anywhere throughout. It features balconies (one is outfitted with a Jacuzzi), a large living room with a fireplace and a master bath with a Jacuzzi tub. For families, we highly recommend the Lys Martagon Suite for its three bedrooms. For VIPs, contact Sales Manager Jean-Pierre Lerallu (info@airelles. fr; 33-4-7900-3838). —Lauren Price Just some of the 100 reasons why Condé Nast Traveler readers selected us as one of the top 100 resorts in the world. El Dorado Royale is one of the first Gourmet Inclusive AAA Four Diamond Resorts in Mexico and was recently named one of the top 100 Hotels in the world by readers of Conde Nast Traveler. El Dorado Seaside suites is a luxuriously laid-back hotel which was recently named by Forbes.com one of the most romantic resorts in the world. El Dorado Maroma is located on famed Maroma Beach, which was named one of the top ten beaches in the world. 888-280-7558 El Dorado Royale awarded "Hotel of the Year" by TUI Travel PLC, the largest travel company in the world. Gourmet Inclusive Reason #8: Beachfront Wedding Chapel eldorado-resort.com karismahotels.com www.luxuryta.com April 2008 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 61 http://www.airelles.fr http://Forbes.com http://eldorado-resort.com http://eldorado-resort.com http://karismahotels.com http://karismahotels.com http://www.luxuryta.com

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