July 2, 2006
Luxury, relaxing vacation resorts & spas
This is an interesting article that I don't trust because it reads like an advertisement. They make the Golden Sunset in Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines (2.5 hours south of Manila) sound like the best spa in the world despite the fact that it's not finished yet. I'd link to their website, but even that is under construction!
This article on learning to scuba dive mentions the Red Sea and the White Sands Resort and Spa in the Maldives. It "has fine beaches, water bungalows on stilts over the lagoon and good restaurants. It's as close to paradise as you can get. A week's half board, including return flights and seaplane transfers costs from £1,225 in January (extra nights from £96pp)."
Here's an article that talks about various resorts for adult couples (no kids allowed and I guess no singles either) in the Caribbean.
The expensive Hedonism resorts where clothing is optional are probably good for people who stuck to their summer diets and workout programs. Club Ambiance wins for biggest bargain:
Less pricey than the better-known resorts, Club Ambiance still offered a nice mix of activities, including mixed-drink lessons, a steel-drum reggae band, acrobats, volleyball, beer-drinking contests, bike rides and a dance club, she says. A seven-night stay begins at about $670 per person.Of course we still have Plantation Bay, Playa del Carmen, the Arenal Volcanic Spa, and most cruises are just floating resorts. Posted by James Trotta at July 2, 2006 3:52 AM
