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Next Great Place: A New Travel Experience Network From An Exclusive Resorts Alumnus

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Real Estate Developments, By Design

Next Great Place residences at Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas

Tom Filippini has both a significant background and pedigree in the high end travel industry, and is a substantial traveler himself. Filippini has visited roughly 50 countries and nearly every state in the US. And, this passion led Filippini to become one of the co-founders of Exclusive Resorts, the world's largest destination club, where he served as Executive Vice President, generating over $750 million in new membership sales. Filippini and fellow Exclusive Resorts alum Erik Mitisek have since left their positions with ER, and have launched Next Great Place, an online travel planning company that streamlines the process of planning and booking unique, complex vacations.

The Next Great Place process begins with travelers submitting a vacation request, detailing information such as destination desired, number of guests, and budget. Next Great Place subsequently submits the request to a vetted group of vendors in the desired destinations. Over the next 48 hours, those suppliers create customized travel proposals that are returned to the traveler who chooses the proposal they like the most, locking in the proposed rates.

"Our vision is to improve the lives of travelers by facilitating their enjoyment of more frequent and better vacations with family and friends," Filippini told Luxist, "Our online travel network will match travelers seeking custom experiences to pre-screened travel suppliers, ultimately creating a more efficient and hassle-free way to plan unique vacations." Next Great Place will target family-oriented accommodations including condo-hotel residences and individual villas with each supplier vetted using the company's proprietary 300-point checklist to ensure the highest quality standards in every destination.

The video below shows the back story of exactly how a luxury residence meets the high, detail-oriented standards of Next Great Place. From thread counts to toilet seats, this video shows how exacting these people are!

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Valentine's Day Hotel Packages

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

If you are interested in proposing to your belonged on Valentine's Day, Hacienda San Angel in Puerto Vallarta is ready for you. The "Perfect Proposal" package includes accommodations for two in one of the Hacienda's Royal Suites, in-suite massages, private Mexican cooking and margarita making class for two, private terrace dinner for two and personal Mariachi serenade, daily breakfast in bed and transportation to and from the airport.

On the big day, at sunset, just prior to a private dinner on a secluded terrace, the Hacienda arranges for a Mariachi troupe to serenade the bride-to-be from the cobblestone street below her suite's arched window setting the scene for a romantic proposal. The Perfect Proposal two-night stay package is priced at $2250 and is based upon availability. Price is based upon Royal Suite accommodations, guest suites in lower and higher categories are available. The Perfect Proposal Package can be booked by calling 877-815-6594 or by emailing info@haciendasanangel.com. The resort also features the Puerta del Cielo, open-air wedding and event chapel so it is also an excellent site for a destination wedding.

Check out more amazing Valentine's Day adventures around the world after the jump.

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John Legend and The Roots Team Up For Exclusive Concert in Los Cabos

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Events

Capella Pedregal, Los Cabos' newest luxury hotel, will transform their boutique property in to an intimate concert venue on December 11th and John Legend, The Roots, and Joss Stone become the first celebrity music act to kick off a series of concerts in Los Cabos, Mexico.

The exclusive concert will feature selections from Legend's new album, Wake Up!, in a collaboration with hip hop ensemble The Roots. A portion of the concert proceeds will benefit The Capella Foundation, whose work supports the Los Cabos Children's Foundation, the Gallento Educational Charity and the Los Cabos Humane Charity.

The acts will perform on a "floating" stage suspended over one of the resort's pools, affording an almost 360-degree view of the band. The general admission seating will feature love seats, chaise lounges and glowing lanterns.

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How To Spend $100,000 In One Night, Jason Giambi Style

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Services, Sports

Baseball player Jason Giambi knows a bit about living a lavish lifestyle. He is a co-owner in the Hard Rock's Vanity night club in Las Vegas and has created a truly amazing way to blow $100,000 on a good time.

Our friends at Thrillist reveal that the Vanity Affair with Jason Giambi includes taking over the nightclub's most exclusive table, sipping on one of only 100 3-liter, gold sheathed, laser-etched bottles of 1995 Dom Perignon white gold Jeroboam plus a three-night stay for you and 11 guests at Giambi's nine-bedroom vacation villa in Cabo San Lucas villa. You and your guests will fly first class to Cabo where will you stay in the villa and be catered to by the staff. The villa includes a gym, movie theater, poker table, putting green and a split-level swimming pool area.

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Win a Trip for Two to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

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Filed under: Jewelry, Luxury Travel & Hotels

Two things we like, luxury travel and jewelry, are in perfect harmony in the upcoming giveaway from Delamina.com.

The "Make a Statement" contest asks that you "write a statement of no more than 15 words beginning with the word "Because" and answering the question: "Why should a woman buy jewelry for herself?" and submit at least 1, and up to 3 different descriptions of photographs to go with the statement. Submit as many entries as you wish." (Full details and rules here.) The grand prize trip includes airfare and accommodations for two in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for four nights and five days and $500 cash.

And while you're entering the contest, why not have a poke around the rest of the site, which is specially designed for women to empower themselves by buying their own jewelry. Remember when Cher sent herself flowers in "Clueless" to make Christian jealous? You could also use it like that -- but don't forget, Christian turned out not to like girls.

Ahem. You can read profiles of all the designers Delamina carries (including Ian Saude, Daniel K and Susan Foster) here, or shop by "Tips and Trends." And for the woman who has everything? They have a "One of the Kind" section where you're sure to see something that you don't have -- and nobody else has either. Check out some of our favorites from this unusual collection below.

Gallery: One of a Kind Favorites from Delamina.com

S.H. Silver Company 18kt White Gold Moonstone and Diamond Earrings

William Schraft Silver Moonstone Pendant

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Hoteles Marquis Los Cabos: Defining Upscale in a Resort Town

by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

A basic trip to Los Cabos, Mexico implies a large hotel room with a view of the beach. Within minutes of putting your bathing suit on, you'll have sand between your toes. This sort of baseline can make it tough for a hotel to stand out. If every one is within striking distance of that lovely turquoise water – and each has an attentive staff and cozy digs – what can one hotel do differently? Upon entering my room at Hoteles Marquis Los Cabos, I learned the answer: everything.

You realize that Hoteles Marquis is a special resort when you pull into the driveway. A covered outdoor lobby is framed by a dramatic space, with the curved walls leading your eye to a carefully designed display that links the statue to the pool to the water ... and ultimately to the horizon. Practicality is not sacrificed for the sake of design, however, as cool air is corralled to offset the powerful Cabo sun only footsteps away. The registration process is as swift as it can be, and a refreshing drink makes it a bit more enjoyable. Hey, forms have to be filled out and credit cards imprinted – nature of the beast.

Gallery: Hoteles Marquis Los Cabos

View from the rooftop lounges on the casitas

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Surrender to the Spa at Esperanza, Los Cabos

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spas

"I'm sorry if you'll be sore tomorrow," the massage therapist informed me unprompted, "but you needed it."

Set foot in the Spa at Esperanza in Los Cabos, Mexico, and you will encounter professionals who know their jobs cold. Surrender yourself to their capable hands, and you will not be disappointed. From the front desk, where your order for a post-treatment beverage is taken, to the gender-specific and general relaxation areas to the treatment rooms, you will be treated to the sights and sounds of trickling water, stone-based décor (commonplace in this part of Mexico) and a staff that is singularly focused on relieving you of the emotional baggage that you carried onto the plane en route to Baja California Sur.

The Spa at Esperanza, part of the Esperanza Resort, offers a wide selection of treatments, including facials, massages, manicure and pedicure packages, private yoga sessions and couples options. In addition to the basic presentations of these themes – such as the Esperanza Massage, the deep-tissue treatment ~~I enjoyed~~ through which I persevered – twists are available to suit your mood or help you connect more closely with the part of the world you're visiting. The Corona Beer Face Lift, Papaya Plus Enzyme Peel and Avocado Butter Mani/Pedi, for example, feature local color that you're unlikely to encounter back home. Spice up your revitalization a bit with the Esperanza's local expertise.

Gallery: Esperanza Resort

Running water is the theme at the Esperanza

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Quivara, More Major Development Planned for Los Cabos

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Real Estate Developments

In the last five years we've seen the Los Cabos area of the Baja peninsula in Mexico go from spring break headquarters to a luxury hot spot. The newest entry into this crowded market is Quivira Los Cabos, $1.5 billion luxury residential resort community launching this spring. Quivira is 1,850-acres of property that includes three miles of beaches. Qivara will be home to a Ritz-Carlton resort on the ocean as well as Ritz-branded private residences. There will also be two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses on the property and it is already home to the Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Holistic Retreat and Spa, a highly-rated destination spa. Estates, villas, condos and home sites will all be offered for sale.

Gallery: Building Big in Cabo

Villa del Arco Beach Resort and Desert Spa

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Casa Dorada Los Cabos Set To Open

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Another gorgeous resort is opening in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa is located on the Playa Médano and has a 186 deluxe ocean-view rooms and suites including thirteen penthouse suites which face Cabo's Land's End Rock. The hotel has a 7,000-square- foot Saltwater Spa that offfers treatments including a Chinese Balls Stimulating massage that uses special metal balls that release tonal vibrations for physical and emotional equilibrium, a saltwater ritual that guests receive with each service and the Couleur de Vie, combining color therapy, aromatherapy and thalassotherapy (salt water). The hotel is also home to a restaurant and a lounge that features 50 different beers, including a custom mango-flavored brew.

The guest rooms are lavish with marble bathrooms that have whirlpool tubs and separate showers. All rooms have goosedown comforters, plasma screen satellite TV, complimentary wireless Internet, ceiling fans, multiple telephones, electronic safes, and kitchens or kitchenettes. The penthouse suites have
multiple bedrooms, kitchens and furnished terraces and balconies. Special introductory rates start at $530 and the hotel opens January 21.

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Villa del Arco Los Cabos Set To Open

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spas

The latest resort in Cabo San Lucas will be the Villa del Arco Beach Resort and Desert Spa which will open next week. The resort is part of the Villa Group which also owns Villa La Estancia and Villa del Palmar in the same area around El Médano Beach. The villas will also share the new Desert Spa which is also opening at the same time. The Desert Spa has a hacienda theme and includes a cold plunge pool, cold pressure showers, steam room, sauna and 17 treatment rooms plus two VIP suites with a private Jacuzzi and shower. The complex also has a fitness center and a yoga/Pilates studio with classes.

Villa del Arco has 231 one, two and three-bedroom suites with a complete kitchen, marble floors, granite countertops, whirlpool tub, walk-in shower, large walk-in closet and a balcony. Resort amenities include two outdoor pools with waterfalls, spa tubs, children's areas, and views of the sea and offshore rock formations. One pool also has a full-sized replica of a Spanish galleon which you can see in the picture above, that offers a spot for casual snacks, lunch and cocktails. The pirate theme continues with The Bucaneer, a pirate bar that offers a sandwich and light dining menu. Finer fare can be found at La Perla, a steak and seafood restaurant and at El Faro, a tapas and raw bar spot. Their opening deal is 20% off the standard room rate now through mid-December. A one-bedroom villa can be had this month for around $220 per night.

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Cabo Azul Resort To Open This Summer

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More big development news coming out of Cabo. Cabo Azul will be a new resort development in Los Cabos, Mexico. Famed hotel and restaurant designer Dodd Mitchell will be giving Cabo Azul its luxurious look. Cabo Azul will have 332 one- two- and three-bedroom villas, a restaurant, spa with private massage cabanas on the beach, a tri-level infinity pool and an open air wedding chapel with candlelit water walls. The resort should open late this summer.

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Hacienda Cabo San Lucas

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Over the past couple of years we have watched the resort community of Cabo San Lucas at the tip of Baja Mexico explode with luxury hotels and properties and there is no end in sight. The latest development planned is Hacienda a luxury village-style resort set on 22 acres overlooking a beach. The new development is being created on the old site of the Hacienda hotel, which was a Cabo landmark for a long time.The gated community will offer both beachfront villas and resort residences with amenities that include terraces and pools, a beach club, spa, grill and bar and concierge and property management services. The two-story beachfront villas offer 3,600 feet of interior space, 875 feet of terraced space and master bedrooms on both floors. The resort residences have one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floorplans. The resort is being created by the Koll Company, who are also behind Cabo Del Sol and Palmilla. Prices range from $750,000 to $6 million for the homes.

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Casa Angel, Estate of the Day

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How's this for a second home? The Baja peninsula in Mexico is experiencing a real estate boom and this home is a classic example of the new luxury south of the border. Casa Angel is a resort home in Los Cabos with views of the Sea of Cortez, the mountains and a Greg Norman golf course. The home is part of a master planned community which will eventually have a 535-slip deepwater marina, two eighteen hole championship golf courses and a series of gated residential subdivisions with beach clubs, waterfront retail, restaurants, and four hotels. Features of the home include a gourmet kitchen,three guest suites, a heated infinity pool, a private sundeck, terraces and patio space and a separate studio area. It is listed at $4.5 million. After the jump, your lounge chairs are waiting.

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Three Tesoro Los Cabos Resorts Planned for 2006

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A trio of new resorts are coming to Cabo San Lucas in 2006. The Tesoro Resorts will consist of the Tesoro Los Cabos which is located near Cabo San Lucas marina with 286 rooms and suites, Tesoro Manzanillo, a 331-room property above a beach and Tesoro Ixtapa, a 170-room hideaway located further down the coast. The resorts will be high-end all-inclusive concepts with tropical gardens, swimming pools, restaurants, and spa menus. The Tesoro group grabs up existing properties and then renovates and relaunches them.

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