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In celebration of Thanksgiving, guests visiting Marquis Los Cabos during the month of November will be treated to a lavish complimentary Cranberry-Infused Chocolate Body Wrap when they book a 4-night stay at the 237-suite beachfront resort.

The 60-minute Thanksgiving-inspired spa treatment consists of a body exfoliation with essential oils such as masala synergy, cinnamon, clove, ginger and brown sugar; a cranberry-infused chocolate wrap, and a relaxing massage with chocolate body lotion. A post-treatment snack of chocolate-covered strawberries and cranberry juice is also included.

The main ingredients used in the treatment are filled with vitamin A, C and E, antioxidants all known to purify the body and increase well-being. The complimentary Thanksgiving amenities during the month of November 2010 are available only for guests who book a minimum of four nights at the resort. Junior Suite rates begin at $326 per night. Tax and service charge are additional. For reservations, please call 1-(877) 238-9399 or visit the website at www.marquisloscabos.com.

Featured in National Geographic Traveler’s “Hotels with a Heart,” the Marquis Los Cabos donates five percent of the hotel’s annual revenue for the staff’s education and healthcare in its Marquis University. Since 2003, the resort has helped on average 20 employees a year obtain primary schooling and bachelor degrees.

Elemental Yoga Retreats, a lifestyle division of Elements Yoga & Wellness Center, an award-winning boutique yoga studio based in Darien, Conn., is developing destination yoga retreats with a holistic, spiritual and cultural component at world-class properties throughout the globe.

Voted “The Best” yoga studio in Connecticut for six consecutive years by Greenwich Magazine, Westport Magazine, and New Canaan, Darien & Rowayton Magazine, Elements Yoga & Wellness Center is a spiritually-centered school that offers various styles and levels of yoga as well as expert instruction from acclaimed teachers representing a full and diverse spectrum of disciplines. The studio’s retreat division was formed to host intimate yoga retreats at boutique properties aimed at invoking a total-body transformation. Culturally influenced by their locations, retreats will uniquely combine inner work with outdoor adventure to rebalance the mind, center the soul and nourish the spirit. Enriching activities inspired by local custom and heritage in concert with deep yoga practice and spiritual meditation create a singular experience for soul-searching travelers and yoga practitioners.

November 7-11, 2010, marks Elemental Yoga Retreat’s inaugural “Mystical Mayan Adventure,” which will be held at award-winning Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort in sleepy Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, on the picturesque shores of a private, white-sand beach, serene and secluded Ceiba del Mar boasts numerous hospitality accolades, a limited-number of ocean-view suites, fine dining and a destination spa. In keeping with its commitment to and exploration of local culture, the “Mystical Mayan Adventure” will be Mesoamerican-influenced and feature restorative yoga and meditation, as well as a complementary Temazcal Ceremony, discounted spa therapies and optional cultural activities.

Boutique properties such as Stonewater Cove Resort and Club in Shell Knob, MO, and Scrub Island in the British Virgin Islands are among the destinations tapped to host similar yoga retreats in 2011.

Elements Yoga & Wellness Center is owned by and operated by the husband and wife team of Bruce Bassock, a former commodity and equity trader turned yogi whose effective Yoga for Men program garnered national attention from The New York Times and Yoga Journal; and Donna Kuebler, a Fairfield County 40 Under 40 recipient, supporter of many non-profits, and the Program Director of Fit Yoga Magazine. Kuebler and Rita Trieger, founder and editor-in-chief of Fit Yoga Magazine; author of Yoga Heals Your Back and Tranquil Mind; a yoga conference speaker; and a well-respected yoga and meditation instructor, will lead Elemental Yoga Retreats.

“Our goal is to provide modern travelers—individuals who want to cultivate self-awareness while relaxing, staying fit and having fun—with exactly that opportunity,” says Kuebler. “When practice is over we enjoy getting to know the people who attend our retreats to develop a traveling community of like-minded, fun-loving, adventurous yogis.”

For more information, visit Elements Yoga & Wellness Center, www.ElementsYoga.com.

Members of The Leading Hotels of the World offer seasonal travel packages and offers.

Hotel Sacher Wien, Vienna, Austria
Leading Spa for Two

Situated in the heart of the city, directly opposite the State Opera – the privately owned Hotel Sacher Wien is an Austrian institution since its opening in 1876. The harmony of exclusive atmosphere and the unique character are incomparable and attract guests from all over the world. Ready to pamper guests in its sumptuous Sacher Spa, the hotel is offering its Leading Spa for Two package.

Rates from EUR 948 per night, single or double occupancy, include: Junior suite accommodation, Daily buffet breakfast, one 45-minute La Prairie express treatment per person, per stay, one 25-minute partial body massage per person, per stay, one 25-minute reflexology treatment per person, per stay.

Two-night minimum/maximum stay. Valid until December 27, 2010. Please refer to booking code PJA.

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort, Adare, Ireland
Leading Honeymoon

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort is one of Ireland’s leading luxury castle properties tucked into the natural seclusion of its 840-acre estate beside the picturesque village of Adare. Just a 40-minute drive from Shannon International Airport, it is the perfect base for exploring the Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, Killarney Lakes, Dingle Peninsula and Blarney Castle, or celebrating a romantic honeymoon.

Rates from EUR 1000 per night, include: private round-trip transport from Shannon airport, accommodation in a Dunraven Stateroom, Irish breakfast daily, guaranteed early check-in, hamper of Jo Malone products, private, in-room, eight-course tasting dinner with wine pairing one evening, with butler service, private riverside picnic one evening, private tour of the Manor House, rose-petal turndown each evening, chauffeur-driven car to one of the following: Cliffs of Moher, The Middleton Distillery, Killarney Castle OR Blarney Castle.

Four-night minimum stay. Valid until December 31, 2010. Please refer to booking code P2.

The Grove, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Just 30 minutes from central London and Heathrow Airport, the former home of the Earls of Clarendon offers impressive grand interiors, stunning guest rooms and suites, antique furniture and modern art, all set within 300 acres or private woodland and parkland. The Grove is the perfect embodiment of urban chic in the heart of the country.

Rates from GBP 305 per night, single or double occupancy, include: breakfast daily in the Glasshouse Restaurant, dinner each evening in either the Glasshouse Restaurant or Stables Restaurant, access to leisure facilities, tax and service charge.

Two-night minimum stay. Valid until December 23, 2010. Please refer to booking code P2.

12 Apostles Hotel & Spa, Cape Town, South Africa
Delightful Little Devils

The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa’s child-friendly attitude is unique and unparalleled in South Africa, making it a must for parents who want to spoil each other and the whole family.

Rates from ZAR 6,365 per night, single or double occupancy, include: accommodation for two adults and two children up to 12 years of age sharing, children’s welcome pack, breakfast from room service or in Azure Restaurant, basket of toys for play during the stay, three hours of babysitting service once during the stay, use of Cine 12 in-house cinema, popcorn, candy, refreshments during the film, children’s guide to the best places in Cape Town, tickets to Cape Town Aquarium, children’s turndown with milk and cookies, child-sized bathrobes.

Three-night minimum stay. Valid until December 19, 2010. Please refer to booking code PY.

Fiesta American Grand Coral Beach Cancun Resort & Spa, Cancun, Mexico
Leading Spas Special Offer

Located on a beautiful beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancun Resort & Spa is in the heart of Cancún’s recreational and commercial centers. The spa, comprised of eleven treatment rooms, offers state-of-the-art hydrotherapy equipment including hydromassage and hydrotone computerized systems, aromatherapy and Vichy shower therapies.

Rates from USD 270.18 per night, single or double occupancy, include: welcome drink upon arrival, fresh fruit in room upon arrival, daily champagne buffet breakfast, admission to spa one day, including fresh fruit salad for two at spa restaurant, commemorative spa gift, entrance to the gym.

Three-night stay required. Valid until December 23, 2010. Please refer to booking code P7A.

Biltmore, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Summer Sale

Miami’s classic luxury destination resort, located in the heart of Coral Gables, the Biltmore features luxury accommodations and exceptional facilities for social events and celebrations. Highlights include the 18-hole Donald Ross-designed championship golf course, ten lighted tennis courts, a new destination spa, fine restaurants and bars, private wine cellar club, and the largest hotel pool in the continental United States.

Rates from USD 199 per night, single or double occupancy, include: welcome amenity, daily breakfast. Reservations must be pre-paid and are non-refundable. Taxes and resort fee not included.

Valid until September 30, 2010. Please refer to booking code L40.

For reservations and information, visit www.lhw.com or telephone toll-free from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, (800) 223-6800.

LaTour Hotels and Resorts, which offers personalized luxury hospitality management services for four- and five-star properties worldwide, has announced it will manage Los Veneros Resort and Residences, located on the prestigious Punta de Mita peninsula along the northern coast of the Bay of Banderas on the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.

LaTour Hotels and Resorts will offer management of the Homeowners Association, concierge services, extensive residential services for owners, a rental program and exchange opportunities.

“Mexico is my favorite vacation destination in the world, particularly Punta de Mita,” said Tom LaTour, chairman of LaTour Hotels and Resorts. “Introducing the LaTour brand to this extraordinary coastal locale is crucial to our long term objectives.”

Los Veneros is an oceanfront resort and residential community currently comprised of 91 luxury residences in three buildings spread across 37 acres. Sixty-six of the homes are finished and 25 are nearing completion, scheduled to open in December 2010. In addition, the property presents a chic Beach Club with bar and grill, an oceanfront pool, recreational water sports and spa and health club facilities. The community also features a large reception and Discovery Center, lush gardens and walking trails. Future phases will expand on Los Veneros’ offerings.

Located on the beachfront of Banderas Bay, the largest natural bay in Mexico, Los Veneros is a natural sanctuary where an expansive stretch of smooth white sand beach meets a tropical jungle landscape and ecological reserve. Harmoniously combining the beauty of its location with the comforts and amenities of a world-class destination, the focal gathering point of Los Veneros is its Beach Club where surfside activities abound. The broad beach fronting Los Veneros is ideal for leisurely strolls, beach volleyball or building sandcastles.

The inviting waters are a natural playground for all types of ocean activities, including kitesurfing/windsurfing, kayaking, standup paddle surfing – and is also recognized as one of the most favored surf breaks in the region. With one of six popular surf breaks in the Punta de Mita region, the area is growing in popularity as an accessible surf destination. Other nearby recreational activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, sailing and whale watching.

Within the secure, gated community of Los Veneros, the collection of fully-furnished luxury residences feature spacious three- to four-bedroom floor plans with sizeable balconies or terraces for enjoying indoor/outdoor living. In some instances, residences have their own private pools. There is also a large swimming pool located in front of each building, offering residents and guests additional options for enjoying the tropical outdoors.

The developer of Los Veneros is a joint venture between ICON Group and OUEST Developments, both of which have had a long proven track record of success in the luxury residential market in Mexico.

Through their extensive program of travel services, LaTour Hotels and Resorts will offer vacation rentals at Los Veneros.

In Mexico, LaTour also manages El Secreto Residences and El Caracol Condos & Penthhouses in San Miguel de Allende. Delcanto, a condominium resort currently under construction in Nuevo Vallarta on Flamingos Beach, will also be managed by LaTour Hotels and Resorts upon its completion in late 2010.

For more information on Los Veneros, visit http://www.losveneros.com.