Beach vacations are always fun, but for the nature lovers, an escape from the hectic city life, into nature’s retreat is just the way childhood dreams come true. Living in the woods, by the lake, in a wonderfully secluded setting; everyone desires to be at such a place. And, if it’s a trip to India, we have just found the perfect nature’s retreat amongst the foothills of the Aravali mountain range in Rajasthan, India. It’s the kind of place you’ll retreat to for exploring the village life, watching the birds, trekking into the jungle and for a unique catch-and-eat dining experience. Lakshman Sagar (named after the heritage site owner, where Sagar means lake in Sanskrit), an imposing structure built in the 19th century at Raipur, Pali District, is a nature lover’s haven.

Lakshman Sagar Resort in Pali

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Just in case one is vacationing in Spain, and looking to taste innovative Catalan cuisine, we would recommend dining at the El Celler de can Rosa, which has been picked as the world’s best restaurant by the Restaurant Magazine of the UK. This win came after Spanish restaurant surpassed the now infamous Noma restaurant of Denmark, Osteria Francescana of Italy both of which occupy the 2nd and 3rd spot respectively. This ultra-modern eatery is owned by the 3 Roca brothers, Joan, Jordi, and Josep who are also famous as being highly humorous in nature apart from being the innovative chefs who run the El Cellar restaurant.

El Celler de Can Roca has now been voted as the best restaurant in the world by Restaurant Magazine

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The summer season is here, and perhaps the time to take vacations have also arrived. For most people based in the concrete jungle based cities from around the world, where sometimes temperature tend to soar, a refreshing beach vacation would be the best way to rejuvenate, and emerge fresh into the daily course of life. Hence, with the 2013 Starwood Preferred Guest Member Favorites list selected by members worldwide, you can be your own luxury travel advisor. The preferred Starwood resorts from around the world have been listed across nine categories, including best spa indulgence, golf getaways, best island getaways amongst other categories, but for those dreaming of a luxurious beach vacation, get ready to take your pick.

Starwoods Best Beach Resorts for 2013

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The Maldives for most parts of its sea locked surroundings, is perhaps the one of the best places to be when it comes to having a relaxing beach vacation. But now, the resort nation can boast of it’s first 9-hole golf course, courtesy the Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa. The Villingi island based resort, will now be opening up this 7.5 hectares gold course, which will be the first exposure of the country towards the sport, at least within their own borders, where beginners and professionals can tee-off, other than soaking in the best fruits from the sea surrounded nations. The creation of this resort and spa was one really commendable feat, as the stretch of land on which it is based, was once totally barren, and the foliage seen now, was put up specifically for the resort alone. Even with the heavy competition in the country from other resorts like Ayada Resort or the Viceroy Maldives, Shangri-La’s Villingili will certainly more than just beaches and exotic spa treatments to please more guests staying over.

Shangri-La Villingili Resort and Spa in Maldives

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One gets counted among the elite few if there is a chance to have some caviar, which rightfully takes its place as one of the most expensive food items in the world. But the Hotel Bellagio in Las Vegas, which has some of the most expensive rooms in the Las Vegas vicinity, is now offering a Caviar buffet which will allow you to eat as much of the expensive appetizers as you can! The options are quite a few including the American sturgeon caviar, red flying fish tobiko caviar, and salmon roe all for a fee of $38. But just to ensure that people come to enjoy the delicacy in the particular style, an attendant chef will ensure the right quantity is served atop house made blinis, buckwheat waffles, freshly rolled sushi, and ahi tuna cones. Choice of garnish will include chopped egg, onions, crème fraiche.

Hotel Bellagio caviar buffet

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Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, was sitting on the top of the list of the World’s best Michelin restaurants. Known for its exotic and rather freshly prepared food from local sources, it was rated amongst the favorite by many magazines, and food buffs alike. But just like the good times which end very abruptly, Noma is now facing one of its toughest challenges till date; the Norovirus outbreak. Reportedly, between February 12th and February 16th this year, close to 60 people have experienced feelings of nausea and diarrhea after consuming food from the restaurant’s menu. What makes it even more serious for the establishment, is that the Food Hygiene agencies have concluded that the virus came from the staff of the restaurant, which in the past have been responsible for its high standards.

Noma resturant facade

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Set to be a landmark destination in the heart of Manhattan, New York City, one of the most expensive zip codes in U.S. where the billionaires rush to invest in the multi-million dollar luxury estates and trophy properties, the Baccarat Hotel & Residences impressively marries brilliant design with exceptional service and amenities that reflect the venerable French crystal company Baccarat’s nearly 250-year heritage. Yesterday, the iconic Starwood Capital Group in partnership with Tribeca Associates announced the official start of sales for Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York, a striking 50-storey glass tower designed by the award-winning architects of Skidmore Owings & Merrill. Located just off Fifth Avenue on 53rd Street directly across from the Museum of Modern Art, the tower reflecting elegance and prestige of Baccarat will provide an unrivaled experience for guests and residents to admire the company’s artisanship and commitment to perfection in both design and service. With prices ranging from $3.5 million to $60 million, Baccarat Residences offer layouts from approximately 1,000 square feet to 7,400 square feet, with the option for buyers to combine units.

The glass-walled Baccarat Hotel & Residences will rise over W. 53rd St.

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Among the many people and noted art collectors including Hedge-fund magnate Steven A. Cohen who believes that Jeff Koons is one of the world’s most famous living artist acclaimed for his appreciation of American kitsch, and his reproductions of banal objects like the giant, shiny Balloon animal sculptures made of stainless steel, Baroque Egg, Pink Panther sculpture, Blue Diamond and Hot Pink Heart, the Wynn Resorts Chairman and CEO Steve Wynn is also the one. This Casino magnate and bona fide art collector known for his extensive collection of modern and contemporary art which can be found at his current and former resorts, has recently acquired Jeff Koons’ Celebration series sculpture ‘Tulips’ for $33,682,500. And as part of the Steve Wynn owned resort’s continued commitment towards the appreciation of public art, Wynn Las Vegas for the delight of its discerning guests has unveiled Jeff Koons’ Tulips, which comes rendered in mirror-polished finest quality stainless steel and transparent color coating will illuminate and grace the Wynn Theater rotunda.

Jeff Koons $33.6M Sculptural Masterpiece Tulips illuminates the Wynn Theater rotunda at Wynn Las Vegas

Jeff Koons $33.6M Sculptural Masterpiece Tulips illuminates the Wynn Theater rotunda at Wynn Las Vegas

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Committed to creating one of the world’s most exclusive boutique resorts, the Latin America’s one of the most influential and richest person Don Carlos Pellas whose family has roots in Nicaragua that dates back to 19th Century, has now created a $250 million luxury boutique hotel and spa in Guacalito de la Isla, which will open in February 2013. Notably, with both Mukul Resort & Spa and Guacalito de la Isla, Pellas is actually establishing his family legacy – a pristine natural sanctuary where guests from across the globe will enjoy luxury living while connecting in an authentic way to the culture, people, and land of Nicaragua. And in return, the surrounding community will benefit from the resulting improved quality of life. However, with the opening of this 1,670-acre private beach community on Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast, which will ultimately act as a catalyst that will put the country on the world tourism map and the jet-setters vacation-list, Carlos Pellas impressively joins the exclusive league of billionaires who invested multi-millions in hotels and resorts.

Mukul Resort & Spas in Guacalito de la Isla

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Rockstardom awaits at hotel Eden Rock - St Barths; professional musicians seeking privacy, complete comfort, idyllic creative atmosphere for a musical-mood to compose music or the rock-music enthusiasts with a rockstar like money looking forward to fulfill a life-long ambition of recording their very own album or simply create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, can actually realize their dreams by staying at one of the world’s finest beach houses, the legendary Villa Rockstar at Eden Rock. Especially designed to unleash your inner superstar, the Villa Rockstar offers state-of-the-art studio equipped with the vintage Neve Music Recording Console used by iconic John Lennon to record ‘Imagine’ and Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum producers and musicians from across the globe who have worked with legends such as Michael Jackson, Elton John, Madonna, and Adele, to name a few. And, for the likes of guests to make music recording dreams a reality and achieve their wildest musical fantasies, no matter what style of music or previous level of experience they have, the Eden Rock - St Barths which has been a magnet for A-list crowd to some of today’s most distinguished celebrities, has just launched two incredible Rockstar Music Studio Packages, the Island Demo and Platinum Collaboration.

Music recording dreams are now a reality at Villa Rockstar at Eden Rock - St Barths

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