Luxury Travel Tips & Vacation Ideas

Last-Minute Availability on Zermatt Family Ski Chalet in February

Just in time for the fresh powder and peak ski vacation season, there’s a special last-minute availability for a luxury chalet in Zermatt. This luxury chalet is over the top and can be all yours for a week starting February 12. Located in in the exclusive Petite Village area just minutes from the Sunnegga Express lift. The luxury ski Chalet Grace can be your home away from home in the heart of Zermatt ski resort in Switzerland.

This Swiss ski chalet features floor to ceiling windows on all three levels overlooking the spectacular views of the Matterhorn and the Swiss Alps. Its living spaces are open and welcoming with a French stone fireplace, a sumptuous lounge and bar area. The dining room is raised and seats 14 guests comfortably.

As a top luxury ski chalet with full entertainment options, Chalet Grace has a private cinema, a games room with a pool table, a spacious glass fronted fitness and wellness center including a sauna, shower room, massage room, a large pilates/yoga space with ambient lighting and music and an outdoor hot tub.

Special Koh Samui Villa Offers for 2012 Luxury Holidays

From free nights to early bird discounts, 2012 is looking good for anyone who is interested in booking a private villa in Koh Samui.

Paradizo recently uncovered special offers on some of the hottest luxury villas in Koh Samui‘s sought-after Maenam Beach resort. These are all beachfront villas with pools and a special in-villa staff available including a private chef, driver and villa manager.
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Up to 35% Off Belize Private Island Villas

Belize – land of turquoise sea, fantastic conditions for watersports and miles of golden beaches. Do you need any more enticing to head there? Just to be sure, the all-inclusive private island resort Royal Belize is now offering an over-the-top luxury vacation experience for a serious discount.

Guests are invited to rent a single beach villa on Royal Belize’s private island at a special 25% discount. Choose one of the three private villas found on the island, and Royal Belize will close the other two homes, leaving you in complete privacy with exclusive use of the island. Does it get any better than this?

If you want to bring along the whole family and some friends, you can rent two or all three villas at a 35% discount and still enjoy total privacy and exclusive use of the luxury resort. Royal Belize is committed to offering their private island to only one client at a time, and this special offer simply sweetens the deal.

The Royal Belize villas are each designed for one couple and feature huge, open plan accommodations with master bedroom suites, a living room and dining room. Each private villa opens out onto the Caribbean and creates a serene, personalized setting for the ultimate romantic holiday.

Brazil Carnival Guide – Rio Carnival 2012

Brazil and Carnival are a match made in heaven. The indisputable Queen of Brazil’s Carnival is Rio de Janeiro, where samba schools take to the streets in elaborate parades and sparkling costumes. Dance the night away in luxury galas in elegant palaces or brave the vibrant, thumping streets in the Sambadrome. Take to the streets alongside the parades of fireworks, feathers and feisty dancers. The Carnival in Rio is not for the faint of heart, but definitely tops the list of hedonistic celebrations around the world.

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Explore the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur – Luxury Vacation Guide

Snowy white peaks, rippling turquoise waves, long-lasting pink sunsets and endless lavender fields – the colorful world found in southern France’s Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is nothing short of paradise. As one of the most popular luxury vacation destinations of all time, the French Riviera and its surrounding areas has enticed in-the-know travelers for centuries. Framed by the Alps in the north, the Mediterranean in the south, Italy to the east and the Rhône River to the west, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (or PACA) is abundant with diverse landscapes, endless activities and the rich flavors of French cuisine.
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Mallorca Luxury Vacation Guide

Majorca, or Mallorca as it is spelled locally, is a beautiful white island just off the Spanish coast in the Mediterranean and has long been considered a top luxury vacation destination for elite European travelers seeking fun in the sun. Though small, the island packs in tons of activities, top restaurants and simply breathtaking beaches. The endless opportunities for a fun and relaxing getaway have made Mallorca the unofficial holiday spot for the Spanish royal family and other international celebrities. It may be daunting to plan out the perfect way to visit Mallorca, which is why Paradizo’s insider travel team has compiled the experiences and places that are a must for any luxury holiday in Mallorca.

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