7 Ways To Celebrate Valentines Day In Luxury

Valentine’s Day is one of my most favorite days of the year, after my Birthday and New Years. I still remember how we all waited in anticipation this day in school, guessing if this year will be different and we will receive Valentine’s card from that special someone. Well, I received a lot of cute messages and cards on Valentine’s Day when I was studying, but never from someone I really wanted, which always made me feel disappointed. Now I remember it with a smile, back then it was a tragedy of my life.

Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate, red roses, champagne and love. Love between two people, what can be more beautiful and magical? There is no surprise that a lot of people choose Valentine’s Day for marriage or proposal, because everything around screams of love and unity. Together forever! This is the day when you want to believe in eternal love and true soul mates, the day you want to do something special and celebrate in style and luxury.

That is why I selected 7 most exciting and romantic ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in The Ritz-Carlton hotels around the world.

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas – Champagne Sunset Sail

I think that sunset is the most romantic part of the day. What do you think? How would you like to enjoy a beautiful & romantic sunset in the Caribbean waters with a live guitarist on-board?! Well, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is offering a special Champagne Sunset Sail this Valentine’s Day aboard Lady Lynsey, the resort’s luxury 53-foot catamaran which will pick guests up right from the resort beach.

Toast your romance with a selection of Champagne, savor specialty hors d’oeuvres and enjoy the soothing sounds of a live guitarist on-board as you sail through the serene Caribbean waters and watch one of St. Thomas’s legendary sunsets.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – Fire by The Dunes

How about personal fire in the dunes, where a crackling fire, comfy blankets and the sound of soothing waves draw you closer?! If you and your partner love the beach, then the Fire by The Dunes experience at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island would be perfect choice for you this Valentine’s Day. The beach and fire by the dunes also includes s’mores, a thermos of hot chocolate, thermo cups and high-powered celestial binoculars for star gazing. A personal attendant is nearby to cater to your needs.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong – Take Your Breath Away

The world’s highest bar Ozone is offering a bespoke “Take Your Breath Away Dining Experience” which includes an exclusive use of the private dining room located at 490 metres above sea level, featuring captivating vistas of the city and Victoria Harbour; a 10-course menu, a bottle of Louis Roederer, Cristal 2004, a bouquet of 99 roses and a box of 99 pieces of chocolates. This exclusive package is available only on February 14 for one couple at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong – Sensational Spa-cial

Spa pampering is the ultimate Valentine’s Day indulgence for couples that is why The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA this Valentine’s Day will be offering a 90-minute bespoke treatment in the Couple’s Suite, followed by a 60-minute relaxation time when guests can enjoy the Jacuzzi overlooking the Victoria Harbour in the secluded haven of the suite.

A bottle of champagne with chocolate-coated strawberries and red roses, an ESPA gift and an afternoon tea for two at Café 103 are with the Spa’s compliment to complete the sweetest experience ever.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain – Romance Menu And Chocolate Decadence Buffet

This option will be perfect for people, who love chocolate, which is almost everyone of us. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain restaurant’s à la carte romance menu on Valentine’s Day will include a Chocolate Decadence buffet created by Executive Chef David Serus. Valentine’s Dinner at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar will feature such main course selections as Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Green Asparagus and Dungeness Crab Béarnaise, Goat Cheese Soufflé Colorado Lamb with Truffle Gnocchi, and Pan-Seared John Dory with Crushed Fingerling Potatoes.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain – Splash Dining

A spectacular outdoor dining experience, Splash Dining, will be offered the evening of February 14th, 2012. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, Splash Dining will include a dinner in a romantic private setting under the stars, as you dine on a specially-prepared menu served in the heated Turquesa Pool, with your legs partially immersed in the stunning shallow-depth Turquesa waters. The Valentine’s Splash Dining experience includes a four-course menu and champagne toast.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain – Just for Us (couple’s experience)

Complementing the resort’s Valentine’s dining experiences, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain has introduced also an exclusive new couple’s experience, Just for Us, which is available throughout the month of February. Just for Us features a rose petal bath, a 50-minute Ritz-Carlton Together Message, and champagne and strawberries for both guests.

I hope that reading through these magnificent options for Valentine’s Day inspired you to find creative and romantic ways how to celebrate this day of love to remember!

Girls, what would be your perfect Valentine’s Day? Please share your ideas in the comments below.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Yours,

Rich Girl

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The Ritz-Carlton World’s Highest Hotel

Hey, hey, girls! Have you already heard about the latest addition to the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain – The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong?! The hotel opened in the end of March this year and is the world’s “highest” hotel at the moment, located at the very top of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in Hong Kong, occupying floors 102 to 118. I haven’t been there yet, but those who visited this hotel were raving about the magnificent and absolutely breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour and the iconic Hong Kong skyline as well as absolutely fantastic service and key amenities at the hotel.

I think that we, girls, will love this hotel for several reasons:

First reason – the SPA

At the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong hotel they have SPA by ESPA – which is my absolute favorite SPA in the world! Although, the best location for the SPA to my mind is somewhere outside on a secluded island or a beach, where you can enjoy the fresh air, the sound of the waves breaking on the shore and twittering of exotic birds, the ESPA at the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong offers something more unique – SPA at the 16,000 feet above the ground with floor-to-ceiling windows! Have you ever been to the SPA on the 116th floor with panoramic views before?!

Second reason – Chocolate Lounge

Us, girls, we love chocolate! And, yes, we are on a constant diets and blah, blah, blah. But I haven’t seen a girl in my life who would refuse a delicious chocolate or exquisite desert at least once in while. And at the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong there is a chocolate-themed lounge named The Chocolate Library on the 103rd floor and a stylish patisserie located on the 9th floor as well as three restaurants on the 102nd floor.

Third reason – Shopping

Shopping is the main reason of all my travels, just kidding (not really!). The one million square foot Elements shopping mall in the podium of the International Commerce Centre offers some of the finest shopping in Hong Kong with luxury brand names.

These are the main reasons why I already know that I will love the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong hotel, but of course there are a lot more things this amazing hotel has to offer. Like the largest ballrooms in the city at 10,000 sqft., elaborately decorated with a sea of crystal chandeliers. The décor of the Diamond Ballroom will be perfect for weddings, meetings and gala events.

And the comfortable rooms with amazing views will guarantee you will wake up happy and ready for an exciting day ahead of you.

At the end of the successful and adventurous day there is nothing better than a refreshing drink in a bar, right?

I really loved this hotel and the pictures! But if you want to get the better idea and feeling, I suggest you to watch this video:

After writing about this amazing hotel and viewing all these pictures, I have realized that it is time for me to travel to Hong Kong. What about you, girls? Have you been to Hong Kong before?

Have a great day!

Yours,

Rich Girl

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Rich Girls Find Bulgari Watch Under Pillow

People say that rich girls have amazing life: they travel around the world, always get what they want, their path in life is covered with rose petals and smells like expensive perfume, and all they ever do is party and drink champagne! Well, now in addition to all that rich girls can also have their personal exclusive luxury tooth fairy.

You may ask how is that?! Well, I just received amazing offer from the Ritz-Carlton, Dallas and the newly-unveiled Bulgari boutique at North Park Center. These two luxury mega brands have partnered to offer a “surprising” new guest experience beginning March 1 through Labor Day 2011.

What they came up with is to my mind the amazing offer called “The Suite Dreams Shopping Experience at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas” and which will be best suited for us, rich girls, who adore Bulgari jewelry. The package features a one-night stay in a Deluxe Suite complemented by included transportation to the Bulgari boutique located just a few minutes from The Ritz-Carlton. In addition to Bulgari concierge shopping assistance, guests staying on the new package will receive a Bulgari gift during their visit to the boutique — either a selection from the iconic brand’s celebrated international fragrance collection, or a stunning Bulgari coffee-table book written by Sotheby jewelry experts Daniela Mascetti and Amanda Triossi.

So, Bulgari shopping and presents for shopping, sounds great isn’t it?! But the main catch is the complimentary Bulgari watch! Because one Suite Dreams guest per month will receive a complimentary Bulgari watch nestled under his or her pillow during the stay. The Bulgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition Watch will be presented to a single Suite Dreams guest per month, featured as part of evening turn down service in the one guest’s suite and selected via a random process.

I think this offer will be great for planning your next girls get-together, because it combines everything which girls love: shopping, presents, surprises and having a good time. I personally have never been to Dallas, so I could also add sightseeing to all the above.

So, girls, what do you think?! Does it sounds interesting and exciting to you?! Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Yours,

Rich Girl

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P.S. In case you need more information about this Ritz-Carlton and Bulgari offer. Priced from $399 per night, Suite Dreams at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas includes:

* One night in a Deluxe Suite
* Breakfast for two in-room or at Fearing’s Restaurant
* Transportation between The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas and Bulgari NorthPark Center
* Special gift from Bulgari NorthPark Center
* Personal concierge assistance at Bulgari NorthPark Center
* Opportunity to discover a Bulgari Carbon Gold Limited Edition watch placed under a pillow in the guest’s Suite (one guest per month will receive this special surprise)
* Valet parking at hotel
* 2 p.m. check-out

Suite Dreams at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is offered from March 1 through Labor Day 2011, and opening hours for Bulgari NorthPark Center are 10 a.m. to -7p.m. Monday through Saturda, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The package is based on double occupancy, based on availability, and excludes taxes and gratuity. Reservations may be made at www.ritzcarlton.com, by phone at 800-241-3333, or through a travel professional.
The package is based on double occupancy, based on availability, and excludes taxes and gratuity. Reservations may be made at www.ritzcarlton.com, by phone at 800-241-3333, or through a travel professional.

Michelle Obama in Marbella, Spain

Hey, Rich Girls! Remember I was telling you in one of my previous posts that Marbella is a holiday spot for rich and famous girls (and of course not only girls, there are a lot of well-off guys here as well ) and I was not lying!! Guess who has chosen Marbella as a holiday destination this August?! The First Lady of the of the United States of America herself!! Now you believe me that Marbella is a hot and glamorous holiday spot?! I told you!
Michelle Obama and her her 9-year-old daughter Sasha arrived in Malaga airport in Spain on Wednesday (4th of August 2010) for a brief holiday with family friends!! How cool is that?!

(Photo: AP)

Michelle Obama with friends will be staying in one of the premier luxury hotels in Marbella – the Hotel Villa Padierna.

Michelle Obama already visited the city center of Marbella and went for sightseeing in Granada. The White House says the first lady will also pay an official visit Sunday to King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia at their summer home on Mallorca.

(Photo: Jorge Guerrero/AFP/Getty Images)

So, I just wonder if Michelle Obama will come to Puerto Banus for a walk? Would be nice to see her there
I can’t believe my luck This is my first summer in Marbella and I have already witnessed Spain winning The World Cup celebration and now the visit of the First Lady! This summer Rocks!!
Update: During her visit to Spain, Michelle Obama also visited the amazing city of Ronda. You can find a lot of pictures of Michelle and Sasha Obama visit to Spain here.

Yours,

Rich Girl

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Exclusive Hotel in Maldives

Surrounded by only the vast expanse of sky and sea, the resort’s 50 island and aqua villas, some with private pool, reflect the unique Maldivian sense of space. Here, no boundaries exist between you and the ocean. Panoramic views stretch to infinity.

The resort is about the ultimate Maldivian experience of turquoise and azure waters and fine white beaches, complemented by tranquil settings. Succumb to the healing sensation of holistic wellness at Alila Villas Hadahaa, where every experience is centred on bringing your mind, body and soul towards a new equilibrium.

The essence of the Maldives flows into the culinary and wellness experiences too. Savour authentic local cuisine and pamper yourself at the Island Spa retreat, an oasis of indulgence and rejuvenation.

Great care has been taken in the construction of Alila Villas Hadahaa to preserve the natural vegetation in order to maintain the ambiance of the island and minimise the environmental footprint of the resort. Environmental awareness and protection are key considerations in all our guest experiences. Alila Villas Hadahaa is the first resort in the Maldives to adhere to the standards for Green Globe certification in the construction stage and resort operations.

Opening April 2009

http://www.alilahotels.com