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Victoria's Secret Girls Invade Necker Island

Filed under: Apparel

When the new Victoria's Secret swim catalog shows up in your mailbox you may recognize the exotic locale - it was shot at Virgin mogul Richard Branson's Necker Island luxury retreat in the British Virgin Islands. Then again if you're not actually in the market for a bikini you may be transfixed by the bathing beauties, especially cover model Lindsay Ellingson (far left). Of the experience, the quintessential California girl avowed, "It's the most beautiful place I've ever been. We shot the cover in the evening during sunset. It was really a magical setting." Of course you can book your own stay at Necker Island, part of Virgin's Limited Edition collection of luxurious escapes, but don't expect a gaggle of half-naked supermodels to be permanently in residence.

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Peter Island Celebrates Redesign With New Spa Package

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spas

The Peter Island Resort & Spa, the largest private island resort in the British Virgin Islands has unveiled newly refurbished guest rooms and enhanced spa experiences. The resort's 32 ocean view rooms and 20 beachfront junior suites have just been redesigned. To celebrate the resort has created the "New Us, New You" package which is available now through October 31, 2009. The package includes a five-night stay (for the rate of four nights), an Ayurvedic Abhyanga 75-minute two hands massage per person in the Couple's Suite at The Spa and a private yoga class for two.

The Spa at Peter Island has introduced Ayurvedic "Science of Life" wellness programs which are overseen by Dr. Sabari Sabereesan and Dr. Raja Mannar, two doctors from India who are experts in the field of yogic science and naturopathic medicine. Ingrid Millet Paris, the caviar-based, luxury skincare offers 13 facials featuring specific masks based on collagen, caviar, vitamin C and botanical extracts. The Pristine Diamond Microdermabrasion Peel is coupled with three facials to offer first-time fantastic results. The 10,000-square-foot spa offers treatments and products harvested from Peter Island and neighboring islands with fresh flowers and aromatherapy candles for an added sense of tranquility and calm.

Based on double-occupancy, "New Us, New You" rates in an Ocean View Room start at $2,780 ($556 per night), and rates in a Beachfront Junior Suite start at $4,020 ($804 per night). Rates include a full American meal plan (daily breakfast, lunch and dinner) and resort activities, including windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, mountain biking and more.

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Biras Creek Resort Valentine's Day Package

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

If you are in need of a little island escape, Biras Creek Resort on the island of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands offers the ideal getaway. The resort is set upon a 140 acre nature reserve amidst white sand beaches and turquoise waters and lush greenery. The resort has 31 suites located on a strip of land between two hills on a peninsula. The resort includes a spa and a restaurant on a hill with romantic sunset views. A special four-night ocean suite Valentine's day package costs $3,990 and includes all meals, a couples massage, Valentine dinner, Champagne and cheese upon arrival and a turndown service featuring truffles and dessert wine.

Gallery: Biras Creek Resort