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Penthouse Suite at The Hotel Martinez

The never-ending quest for the most expensive one-night stay in the world continues, as the Hotel Martinez now offers a suite that costs $37,200 per night. The Hotel is in Cannes, France and attracts more than its fair share of celebrities when they flock to the international film festival every year, but the luxury hotel is popular all year round. The penthouse suite, also known as the Exceptional 7th Floor Suite, is over 2,000 sq. feet, has four bedrooms, marble baths, multiple luxury living and dining rooms, plasma screen TVs with satellite programming, and a spa on a terrace which affords panoramic views of the Mediterranean. Interestingly, the rooms are also soundproofed. For those looking to save a few dollars, the floor can be divided into four individual suites, as well.

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Costa Cruises To Launch Floating Destination Spa

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spas, Yachts & Sailing, Luxury Cars & Autos

The Costa Concordia, the latest ship from Costa Cruises, will offer a unique feature, the biggest health spa at sea. The new ship, which will be launched in July is like a floating destination spa with over 20,000 square feet of space over two decks. The spa , known as Samsara, will have a gymnasium and a spa pool that will give massages using air jets and hot ionized seawater. The spa will offer Ayurvedic treatments, fitness and meditation classes, a tea ceremony, mudwraps and personalized wellness evaluations. Like a true destination spa, guests can stay there, Samara will have 67 cabins and suites with an Oriental theme. And just in case you aren't into the spa experience the ship also has another unique feature, Formula 1 race car simulators.The ship's first voyage leaves from Italy on July 14.

[via tvnz.co.nz]

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Marina Genova Aeroporto

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Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

As Matt pointed out yesterday, it's a great time to be a yacht owner, there are so many lovely places to play. For those looking for a new place to berth in Italy there is the Marina Genova Aeroporto. Marina Genova Aeroporto is located in Sestri Ponente, a short hop from Genoa, Italy. The port which will be officially opened in December 2006, will be home to up to 1000 boats up to 230 feet. The port will include a large amount of parking spaces, private garages, boathouses and private parking on the docks for some customers. There will be a complete repair facility and a clubhouse with accommodations, restaurants, shops and other services. There is also an apartment complex with private berths. According to a recent article on the new marine superports, the International Herald Tribune reported that the cost of the larger ports is $3.1 million for a 45-year term.

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Forte Village

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Hotel Travel News has an interview with Lorenzo Giannuzzi, the managing director of Forte Village. What's Forte Village? It is an a resort on the Italian island of Sardinia that includes seven hotels, a spa and restaurants. The hotels are all four and five star and each has a slightly different feel, from village quaint to seaside luxe like the Hotel Castello, shown here. The village recently went through a big renovation and will host the German soccer team before the FIFA World Cup. A future renovation will include a dedicated pool with sea water. For those of us who can't do without our laptops, the village offers wireless in the rooms and most public areas around the resort. Currently the resort caters mainly to an Italian crowd but more and more people are finding out about the resort which offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities from golf and tennis to diving and jet-skiing. They are currently booking Easter packages that start at 600 euros for a three-night stay with breakfast, lunch and dinner with mineral water and local wine and free entrance to the “Thermae del Forte” spa with use of the thalassotherapy pools, gym, sauna and Turkish bath.

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The Med Red Rally

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Filed under: Yachts & Sailing, Events

We've covered plenty of car rallies but what about yacht rallies? The Med Red Rally is for those who are interested in spending time dashing around the Mediterranean in a convoy of large sailing yachts. This year's rally starts in Marmaris, Turkey on April 6 and hits major spots in Israel and Egypt, squeezes through the Suez Canal and winds up in the Red Sea ending on May 2. According to BYM News, sailors from Turkey, USA, Canada, France, Belgium, Russia, South Africa, Great Britain, Switzerland, Holland, New-Zealand, Turkey and Israel will take part in the grand adventure. Events along the route include a bus trip to Jerusalem, a trip to Cairo and the Pyramids, a starlight party at Tawila Island and an Egyptian Style ceremony in Sharm-El-Sheikh. Sounds like an amazing experience.

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