Escape into Luxury

ESCAPE INTO LUXURY

The Finest Way to Discover the World
DECEMBER 2021

Dear [First Name],
“Go where you feel most alive.” Author unknown

Where do you feel most alive? [Agency Name] will help you get there. How about Carlsbad, New York City or London? Enhance your experiences there with exclusive amenities when you book Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, Carlsbad; The Peninsula New York and The Milestone Hotel & Residences, London with us. Plus, we’ve provided a list of extraordinary activities you can experience through each hotel – surfing with the Chef, behind the scenes VIP Broadway experience, a sparkling Royal Crown Jewels/Tower of London VIP experience and more. Click on the ‘Read full article’ button for each hotel for additional information.

In our Discover More section, we feature Oberammergau 2022 – an event that occurs once every ten years, key travel trends for 2022 from Oceania Cruises, and introduce you to luxury train travel. Our “Did You Know” section identifies which of our featured hotel partners houses one of the “top five best places in the world for mind-body rejuvenation,” which is a significant historic landmark building, and which has had storied occupants dating back to 1689.

We hope you enjoy reading the December Escape into Luxury and that it inspires you to travel. [Agency Name] is here to assist you in crafting all of your extraordinary vacations.

IN THE KNOW: TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT, GOLF CLUB & SPA – CARLSBAD, CA

“Luxury Reimagined” situated on over 200 lush coastal acres in North San Diego. Be the first to experience the resort’s dramatic $50 million dollar transformation. Escape to the San Diego coast of Carlsbad and experience Park Hyatt Aviara, a AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star luxury resort.

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THE PENINSULA NEW YORK - NEW YORK, NY

A 5-star, Beaux Arts landmark dating to 1905, The Peninsula New York delights guests with luxury accommodations, attentive service, and an enviable Midtown location. Situated on Fifth Avenue at 55th Street, The Peninsula places you amid world-class shopping, culture, and green space.

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THE MILESTONE HOTEL AND RESIDENCES - LONDON, UK

Warm and intimate, located in the heart of London, and directly facing Kensington Palace and Gardens, the Milestone Hotel is an urban oasis. Our leafy surroundings are perfect for a picnic in the park or a short stroll to the legendary Royal Albert Hall, Notting Hill or Knightsbridge.

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DISCOVER MORE

OBERAMMERGAU 2022 – ONLY ONCE EVERY TEN YEARS

Once every ten years, an estimated 2,500 local residents of the little Bavarian village of Oberammergau come together to perform the Passionsspiele (Passion Play), a dramatic re-creation of Jesus Christ’s last days on Earth. First performed nearly four centuries ago, the Passion Play is a beloved international event every ten years – and in 2022, the Passion Play at Oberammergau promises to be unforgettable. Our partner, Tauck, has six different 2022 itineraries that include Oberammergau. Three land: Swiss Highlands & Bavarian Alps (Munich to Einstenhaus), Romantic Germany (Oberammergau to Rothenburg), and The Ultimate Alps & Dolomites (Salzberg to Oberammergau). Three river: Heart of the Danube (Oberammergau to Budapest), The Blue Danube (Vienna to Durstein), and The Romantic Rhine (Oberammergau to Munich).

Photo courtesy of Oceania Cruises

OCEANIA CRUISES KEY TRAVEL TRENDS FOR 2022

1. Rediscovering favorite destinations. Our Ramblas & Rivieras (Rome to Barcelona) cruise entices you to stroll down leafy promenades and cobbled side streets lined with enchanting age-old buildings, ornate Belle Époque mansions and charming shops.

2. Travelling for longer periods. Indulge in 22-days on the Western Europe Array (Rome to Lisbon) cruise to create unforgettable memories across Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.

3. Seeking travel that supports health and wellness. Take advantage of your time onboard to elevate your well-being with Wellness Discovery Tours inspired by Aquamar combined with our plant-based menus and free yoga and Pilates classes at the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center.

4. Choosing more authentic destination experiences. Go Local tours are immersive destination tours that allow you to explore with local fisherman, farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs and discover the destination from a new perspective.

LUXURY TRAIN TRAVEL

For many of us time is a luxury, yet the glamour and indulgence of slower moving travel has an allure. Whether you want to explore the Western United States, Canada, Europe, Great Britain, or Japan via train; TUR Travel LLC will match your interests to one of our luxury train supplier partners. As the train clackety-clacks on the rails, you will take it slow sipping cocktails, savoring delectable cuisine, delighting in engaging stories and being mesmerized by the passing scenery of some of the world’s most gorgeous destinations.
Our partners include Rocky Mountaineer (Canada and US), whose new route, Rockies to the Red Rocks, is a two-day train journey between Moab, Utah and Denver, Colorado, with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs as well as Railbookers which has over 100 luxury train vacations in twenty-nine countries including Scotland, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and more.

DID YOU KNOW...

PARK HYATT AVIARA - VERAVIA PERSONAL WELLBEING JOURNEYS

VeraVia was recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the “Top Five Best places in the world for mind-body rejuvenation.” Experience VeraVia’s integrative health and wellness retreat with a 1, 2, or 3-day wellness journey. You’ll enjoy a holistic health experience with a structured program, including a variety of fun activities such as fitness classes, educational workshops, personal training, nutritional consultations, yoga or guided meditation, spa time, healthy personalized meals and more.

THE PENINSULA NEW YORK - A HISTORIC LANDMARK BUILDING

The Peninsula New York occupies a Landmark building—a property that has been designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission as having special historic, cultural, and aesthetic significance to New York. The Beaux Arts building dates to 1905, when it debuted on one of the city’s most prestigious blocks as The Gotham Hotel. The building’s facade, with its limestone carvings, copper cornices and Doric columns, was intended to complement the neighboring University Club (built in 1900 and considered striking in its design).

THE MILESTONE HOTEL – LONDON'S STORIED OCCUPANTS EXTEND BACK TO 1689

In 1689, Foot Onslow, a Commissioner of Excise under William III, was the first occupant of the house. In 1691, George Davenant, an officer of the Royal Bodyguard and man who claimed Shakespeare as grandsire, sublet from Onslow. Lady Susan Belasyse, mistress of James II, then a Russian ambassador followed. In 1830, Kensington House served as a private asylum then an academy for young gentlemen then as a Jesuit seminary, whose pupil included the future King of France, Louis Philippe. Mrs. Anne Marie Lucena built Chenesiton House, No. 1 Kensington Court in 1883-1884. Mrs. Lucena’s ‘rags to riches’ story ended when she was murdered by her disturbed son-in-law. The first Baron Redesdale followed – diplomat, author and grandfather of the infamous Mitford sisters. The sisters included a socialist journalist, a liberal satirical novelist, a fascist, lovers of Hitler and Nazism, and a duchess.

Let’s start planning your next jaw-dropping travel experience. Contact [Agency Name] at [Agency Phone] or email [Agency Email].

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

– Mark Twain