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TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT: ROMANTIC ESCAPES FOR VALENTINE'S DAY WEEKEND

January 10, 2021

Looking to re-ignite that spark, maintain the current status or perhaps, shall we say elevate your game? Below we round up hotels that we have personally stayed at —trust us when we say that these spots will get the job done.

The details below — Elisa


AMANGANI

JACKSON HOLE, WYOMING

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MAPPS X AMANGANI: As an Aman Preferred Partner, MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and resort credits.  

GETTING HERE: The resort is located 25 minutes by car from Jackson Hole Airport. (JAC) 

VIBE: Like all Aman resorts, the eastern, minimalist feel is evident at every corner but with touches of the western lifestyle amongst epic Grand Teton views. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: 40 suites and 5 private homes. 

STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1250 plus tax and service fees. 

ACTIVITIES: https://www.aman.com/sites/default/files/amangani_activities_guide_winter_2020.pdf


AMANGIRI

CANYON POINT, UTAH

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MAPPS X AMANGIRI: As an Aman Preferred Partner, MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and resort credits.  

GETTING HERE: The resort is located 25 minutes by car from Page, AZ Airport ( PGA ) or 4 hours by car from Las Vegas , NV Airport ( LAS )  or Phoenix, AZ Airport. ( PHX ) 

VIBE: Serene minimalist chic interiors amongst a backdrop of what can only be described as planet Mars. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: 34 rooms and suites. 

STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $2600 plus tax and service fees. 

ACTIVITIES: https://www.aman.com/resorts/amangiri/adventures-experience


HOTEL ESENCIA

RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO

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MAPPS X HOTEL ESENCIA: MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and spa credits.

GETTING HERE: 50 minutes south of Cancun Airport and 35 minutes north of Tulum by car.

VIBE: Originally the private home of an Italian duchess turned into a 50-acre estate of luxury suites and villas that has become the most sought after beach resort on the Mexican coast of Tulum for the fashion crowd ( Jason Wu got married here ) and well-travelled who want to fall off the radar.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 42 suites and 3 villas. We are huge fans of the beach suites.

STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1000 plus tax and service fees.

ACTIVITIES: http://hotelesencia.com/activities/


ROSEWOOD LAS VENTANAS

SAN JOSE DEL CABO, MEXICO

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MAPPS X LAS VENTANAS: MAPPS is a Rosewood Elite Agency so our clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast, resort credits and airport transfers.

GETTING HERE: 30 minutes by car from Los Cabos International Airport. ( SJD )

VIBE: No one quite nails romance like Las Ventanas. I mean what hotel have you ever been too that has a Romance Department? Their group of specialists dedicated to infusing your holiday with extra special touches such as couples massages, elaborate beach dinners etc. rolls out all the stops.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 83 suites and villas.

STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1000 plus tax and service fees.

ACTIVITIES: https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/las-ventanas-los-cabos/experiences


LE TOINY

ST. BARTH’S

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MAPPS X LE TOINY : MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, priority upgrade subject to availability, complimentary daily breakfast and resort credits.

GETTING HERE: Fly to St. Martin ( SXM ) and connect to St. Barth’s ( SBH ) via WinAir or ferry. Fly into San Juan ( SJU ) and connect to St. Barth’s via Tradewind Air. Fly private into Anguilla and take a ferry over to St. Barth’s. Le Toiny is located 20 minutes by car from SBH.

VIBE: A serene hideaway built for privacy seekers with a super chic beach club.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 22 independent, self-standing Villa Suites, each one offering a private pool and a large terrace that overlooks the beautiful Toiny Bay.

STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $2000 plus tax and service fees.

ACTIVITIES: https://letoiny.com/leisure


LITTLE PALM ISLAND RESORT AND SPA

LITTLE TORCH KEY, FLORIDA

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MAPPS X LITTLE PALM ISLAND: MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and resort credits.

GETTING HERE: Set on a private island accessed only by seaplane or boat, this luxe resort is 40 minutes by car from Key West International Airport ( EYW ) or 3 hours by car from Miami International Airport. ( MIA )

VIBE: Florida Keys meets South Pacific isle feels, nary a distraction is allowed - no televisions, telephones nor children. Need we say more?

ACCOMMODATIONS: 30 suites, many with private oceanfront verandas.

STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $2000 plus tax and service fees.

ACTIVITIES: https://www.littlepalmisland.com/florida-keys-beach-resorts/


COMO PARROT CAY

TURKS & CAICOS

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MAPPS X COMO PARROT CAY: MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and resort credits.

GETTING HERE: Upon landing at Providenciales International Airport ( PLS ) in Turks and Caicos, guests take a ten minute car ride to Leeward Marina where they board a private, 25 minute boat ride to the car free island of Parrot Cay.

VIBE: Laid back, barefoot chic sentiments mixed with canopy airy four-poster teak beds with billowing white linen. Be prepared to run into Keith Richards or Donna Karen ( homeowners at the resort ) while you are riding your bike or golf cart around the property.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 74 rooms, suites and private homes.

STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1000 plus tax and service fees.

ACTIVITIES: https://www.comohotels.com/en/parrotcay/experiences


THE POINT

SARANAC LAKE, NEW YORK

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MAPPS X THE POINT: MAPPS clients receive special nightly rates. Please note the property is all-inclusive.

GETTING HERE: Located in the pristine Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York, the estate is 45 minutes from Adirondack Regional Airport in Lake Saranac, 45 minutes from Lake Placid, NY by car or 5 hours from Boston or New York City by car.

VIBE: Formerly the Rockefeller Family Great Camp, now turned into a luxury hideaway for discerning adults who want to eat, drink and be merry.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 11 individually styled guest rooms, each with a stone place and clawfoot tub. The boat house room is a freestanding cabin where the other 10 are located within 3 separate buildings.

STARTING NIGHTLY RATE: $1750 to $3750 based on room, plus tax and service fees.

ACTIVITIES: https://thepointresort.com/home/activities/fall-winter/


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In TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT Tags amangiri, Amangani, Little Palm Island, Florida, Utah, Jackson Hole, Hotel Esencia, Mexico, Cabo, Las Ventanas, The Preserve, The Point, Upstate New York
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Photo Courtesy of Martha Stewart

Photo Courtesy of Martha Stewart

THANKSGIVING EDITION: SKIP THE COOKING & TRAVEL INSTEAD

October 21, 2020

The Thanksgiving holiday for most is traditionally a time of being together at home. Family and friends from near and far gather annually to express their gratitude over turkey, pie and football. This year, the holiday will will look different for many families due to travel restrictions, mandated school quarantines or some having a high-risk family member/s. But, that doesn’t mean that all is lost here — with little to no commitments on the books, now is the perfect time to take that mini Thanksgiving vacation you always dreamed of if your lifestyle permits. We rounded up 3 resorts whose properties shine this time of year, offering guests luxurious accommodations, a host of outdoor activities, an all-American feast, plenty of space for football and what we all need now more then ever… someone else doing all of the cooking and the cleaning for us. The details below —


THE PRESERVE SPORTING CLUB & RESIDENCES

Richmond, Rhode Island

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GETTING HERE: 2.5 hours from NYC by car, 1.5 hours from Boston by car, 40 minutes from Newport, RI by car or arrive via helicopter and land on the club’s new helipad.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 2 – 4 bedroom palatial cabins ranging in size from 1,000 sf to 4,000 sf with ample space to accommodate your family and guests. Stylish interiors inspired by rustic elegance, features include gourmet kitchens, stone fireplaces, theater rooms and outdoor living space.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Mountain Biking, ATV, Clay Shooting, Hunting, Fishing, Horseback Riding and Zip-Lining.

MAPPS X THE PRESERVE: Special nightly rates, daily breakfast for two per bedroom and a $100 food and beverage credit.

7 day cancellation policy


BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN

Walland, Tenneesee

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GETTING HERE: 30 minutes from Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport by car.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Six Watchman Cabins, 21 Stone Cottages and a variety of multi-bedroom ( 2-5 ) Azalea Gap and Mountain Homes that each feature a full-size kitchen, dining room, living room with stone wood-burning fireplace and an all season screened porch with a second stone wood-burning fireplace.

ACTIVITIES: Endurance climbs, trail running, rock climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, regional fly fishing, horseback riding, lake opportunities such as water slides, kayaking and paddle boarding, an art studio, half basketball court, an indoor rock climbing wall, yoga and fitness classes.

MAPPS X BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN: Special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and spa credits.

30 day cancellation policy


MONTAGE PALMETTO BLUFF

Bluffton, SC

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GETTING HERE: 30 minutes from Savannah, GA Airport by car.

ACCOMMODATIONS: A charming collection of rooms, suites, cottages, cottage suites, and vacation homes all nestled between vibrant waterfronts and tranquil forests. Designed in classic Southern style, these accommodations offer luxurious residential touches such as vaulted ceilings, fireplaces, opulent bathrooms and verandas with stunning views.

ACTIVITIES: Biking, Clay Shooting, Fishing, Boating, Water Sports, Golfing, Tennis, Heated Pool, Archery, Spa, Bowling Alley, Game Room and a Kids Club.

MAPPS X MPB: Special nightly rates, a complimentary upgrade subject to availability, daily breakfast and a $200 resort credit.

48 hour cancellation policy


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In BEHIND THE SCENES, TRAVEL SPOTLIGHT Tags Thanksgiving, Holidays, Family travel, Football, Blackberry Mountain, The Preserve, Rhode Island, Montage Palmetto Bluff, Fishing, Spa, Boating, Shooting, Hunting

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