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THE CLIENT POSTCARD: FAMILY ADVENTURE IN JACKSON HOLE

July 1, 2020

Hotel: Caldera House, an intimate boutique hotel offering unparalleled access to adventure in a setting to die for. Each of the eight suites is more like a self-contained home than a hotel suite, with a lavish kitchen and living and dining areas in addition to the bedrooms. Half of them are 5,000 square feet with four bedrooms each, plus a copper hot tub on the terrace, and the rest are 1,500 square feet with two bedrooms. 

“ We loved absolutely everything about Caldera House! The spectacular setting, service, style and our accommodations were next level, matched only by the extraordinary attention to every detail of our stay. Always relaxed, never stuffy, our needs were anticipated and met at our every turn. As if whatever we needed, or wanted, was there before we even asked. Being at Caldera was like being at home…only with a full-time staff, dreamy surroundings and luxurious accommodations. It was really hard to leave."

Trip Highlights: 

“The Via Ferrata guided climbing experience was one of the best family activities we’ve ever done and it was right outside the door of Caldera. Rafting along the Snake River was pretty epic (family member going overboard optional) and while the boys golfed, we girls had a private yoga class in our room which was really lovely.”

Dianne’s Tips: 

The fresh waffles at Corbett’s Cabin at the top of the tram on Jackson Mountain. Hard to know what’s better…the view or the waffles. 

Finally, do yourself a favor and don’t leave Jackson without a trip (or two or three) to Persephone. We rented bikes at Caldera and pedaled our way there. SO worth it! Plus you can work off some of the calories you’ll clearly be piling on. Coffees, pastries, breakfast & lunch specials, salads, sparkling rose, cocktails, take & bake treats, gifts for the home…I could go on. Dare you to go just once. 

Editor’s Note: Not only does Dianne have great taste in hotels, she is also an organizational and design genius. Check out her website www.savvy-spaces.com and follow her on insta @savvyspaces99

In POSTCARD Tags Hiking, Fishing, Biking, Rafting, Caldera House, Jackson Hole, Family, Adventure, Grand Tetons, National Parks, Ski, west coast, Wyoming
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ON OUR RADAR: ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR BEACH

June 11, 2020

The Santa Barbara area is a fantastic beachside destination with serious wine (over 200 wineries) farm-to-table restaurants, museums, upscale shopping, glorious hiking trails and perfect climate year round. Rosewood Miramar, located on what is dubbed “the American Riviera“ has it all… beach retreats with terraces set directly over the sand, independent garden bungalows, a private beach club, 2 pools, kids club, exceptional dining including MAPPS fav Malibu Farm, a Goop shop and Oprah Winfrey as a neighbor. We love this for a long weekend escape or part of a scenic highway 1 road trip. Their exclusive offer below-


THE OFFER

Pay 2, Stay 3 and receive a 100.00 resort credit per night. Booking window, now through December 19, 2020, travel window August 30th-December 19th, 2020.

MAPPS X ROSEWOOD MIRAMAR: complimentary upgrade, subject to availability, daily breakfast and resort credits which can be combined with promotion.


WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

GETTING HERE: 2-3 hours ( pending traffic ) from LAX or SFO Airport by car or 15 minutes from from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport which offers direct flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Portland and Seattle.

ROOMS: 124 rooms, 37 suites and 1 residence.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT: March-November

IDEAL GUEST: Couples, families or friends getaway.

P.S. Do not miss having dinner at nearby Bettina or Loquita, wine tasting at Funk Zone, a walk on Stern’s Wharf followed by chowder at Brophy Brothers and a hike on Inspiration Point.


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In ON OUR RADAR Tags Family, USA, Adventure, food, wine, california, roadtrip, santa barbara, montecito, rosewood, kids club, beach, goop, Malibu farm
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ON OUR RADAR: BRUSH CREEK RANCH

May 19, 2020

Set on a 30,000-acre working cattle ranch in south central Wyoming, surrounded by prairies, mountains, creeks and rivers, lies Brush Creek Ranch, an epic destination among USA dude ranches. The ranch, a three hour scenic drive from Denver is perched in the center of the true American West. The modern accommodations harken back to the old west while providing the luxury you expect in every detail. They recently added on a Farm's suite of ranch-sourced seed-to-table experiences feature an upscale restaurant, greenhouse, brewery, distillery, creamery, bakery, spirit vault, a 94-yard wine cellar and unique event spaces for up to 250 people. We LOVE dude ranches as they offer something for everyone’s mood and trust it as a perfect choice for summer or winter USA travel. The all-inclusive gem is re-opening June 7th. The offer below-


THE OFFER

Pay 2, Stay 3. Booking & travel window, now thru March 26, 2021.

MAPPS X BRUSH CREEK RANCH: complimentary upgrade, subject to availability, Resort credits to be used for premium activites. ( This can be coupled with the exclusive offer )


WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

GETTING HERE: 3 hours from Denver, Co Airport ( DEN ) by car or guests can arrive via private jet only into Saratoga Airport ( SAA) which is 15 minutes away by car from the ranch.

ROOMS: 33 individual units, the Wyoming lodging options include 11 elegant two and three-bedroom log cabin residences, 13 spacious rooms in the Trailhead Lodge, and nine fully-refurbished cabin suites.

ACTIVITIES: Summer pursuits include yoga, hiking, biking, horseback riding, shooting, ATV rides, ropes course, rock climbing, archery and fly-fishing, while winter adventures including ice skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT: December-March for winter activities and June-September for summer activities.

IDEAL GUEST: We love this for adventure seekers, families, groups and/or as an exclusive buyout for an epic destination event which can be up to 150 people.

Fun Fact: Karlie Kloss recently had her wedding reception here.

P.S. This truly magnificent luxury getaway is home to the Travel + Leisure #1 Resort in the US and #2 Hotel in the World, the Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice #3 Resort Hotel in the U.S. and the highly-touted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Hotel.

*photos courtesy of Brush Creek Ranch

In ON OUR RADAR Tags Dude Ranch, Wyoming, Horseback Riding, Brush Creek Ranch, Family, Wedding, USA, Adventure
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BEHIND THE SCENES: OFF THE GRID AT DEPLAR FARM

May 18, 2020

Deep in the heart of Northern Iceland’s rugged Troll Peninsula, lies Deplar Farm, the brainchild of private-equity guru Chad Pikone’s group Eleven Experience. Surrounded by mountains, lakes and rivers, the remote location makes the all-inclusive luxury lodge the perfect place for wilderness adventure, exploration and to view those glorious Northern Lights. Like all his properties, Pike’s wife designed Deplar to feel like a home rather then a hotel with a nordic style contemporary design of warm muted earth tones and cozy plush fabrics. The lodge offers all the amenities of a 5* hotel, with an in-house chef, spa and a tailor made itinerary based on the season. A glimpse below…

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ACCOMODATIONS

ROOMS: 13 ensuite bedrooms with that can be booked individually or together for exclusive-use of the lodge.

MAPPS’S FAVORITE: Floki and Grettir which is featured below.

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DINING & DRINKS

Deplar serves up farm-to-table fare provided by local fishermen and farmers and has an extensive wine cellar. The cozy horseshoe bar is perfect for schnapps and brews after a long day of outdoor adventure.

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ACTIVITIES & WELLNESS

While winter weather provides epic conditions for heli-skiing, snowmobiling, dog sledding and fat biking, the warmer month conditions are excellent for fly-fishing, salmon fishing, sea kayaking, white water rafting, surfing, mountain biking, hiking and whale/puffin watching led by a team of expert guides.

Deplar is a wellness wonder that features an indoor/outdoor salt water pool with bar, sauna and steam room, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, 2 flotation tanks, 3 treatment rooms  and a fitness /yoga room.

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WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

GETTING HERE: After landing in Reykjavík ( KEF ) you will need to connect to Akureyri via Iceland’s domestic airport RKV ( the airports are 45 minutes from each other and the flight is 40 minutes ) The team from Deplar will be waiting for you and take you on a scenic 90 minute drive out to the lodge. Please note that in winter, due to weather the ride can take 2 hours.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO VISIT: All year round as each season brings new activities. Oct-Mar is when one can view the Northern Lights.

IDEAL GUEST: Adventure junkies, nature lovers and one with deep pockets to pay the hefty price tag. We love this for everyone, especially as an exclusive buyout for an epic celebration. The property is a haven for kids as the house comes with a pool, Nintendo, PlayStation, foosball and a billard and Ping Pong table. Best to have 4 guests or a multiple of 4 if you want to held-ski as the helicopters can accommodate 4 in each.  

MAPPS X DEPLAR FARM: Special nightly rates as the property is all inclusive.

P.S. We love to add on a stay in Reykjavik pre Deplar to break up the travel. Email us for details.

*photos courtesy of Eleven Experience as our phone pics did not do it justice.

In BEHIND THE SCENES Tags Iceland, Adventure, Heli-skiing, Outdoors, Ski, Fishing, Northern Lights, Kayak
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