Category: travel

Don’t forget your drink! Or, perhaps you won’t even need one, where you will have plenty of water surrounding to keep you fresh in this perfect paradise on earth. Welcome to COMO Shanbhala Estate in Bali, a residential health retreat.

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A City Hotel that feels like it’s on a tropical island”  The New York Times.

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The Standard Miami
The Standard Hotel Miami,  in Miami Beach, is a holistic Hotel specializing in hydrotherapy. The contemporary architecture and interiors meet the ancient bathing traditions of a Turkish-style Hamam, Aroma Steam room, Finish Sauna and Mud baths.

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Every time I see Spanish Colonial Architecture, I can’t help but be immediately drawn to it. No need to mention that the next time I’m in Puerto Rico, El Convento is the place I’ll stay. No question about it. The building housing this effulgent Boutique Hotel was built in 1646, an order of King Phillip IV to serve as a Carmelite convent, hence its very eccentric name.

El Convento, Puerto RicoI can’t tell you enough how I would enjoy setting in this terrace while reading a book with the breeze caressing my hair. Oh, I need some of that so much…

El Convento, Puerto RicoThis suite was named after Gloria Vanderbilt who was the first guest on the night of the inauguration. I would like to walk barefoot over those handcrafted tiles. I can even close my eyes and feel the freshness coming under my feet.  Oh…to drink some mojitos and enjoy some tapas. Or maybe I would just stay still contemplating those always beautiful green and white awnings or those imposing wood beams.

El Convento, Puerto Rico, outdoor swimming pool

Then I would jump into the pool and swim and swim those well consumed calories out.
rock house hotel, jamaica

Rock House is one of the best Hotels in Jamaica. “Jamaica’s Rock House hotel is the ultimate exotic escape. With brilliant sunsets, chic décor and credo of brotherhood and goodwill, it’s the total package.” Gourmet Traveler.

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rock house hotel in jamaica
rock house hotel, jamaica via belle vivivir blog
Rock House jamaica hotel

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casa colonial beach and spa in dominican republic swiming pool
casa colonial beach and spa hotel entrance

My husband and I spent a weekend in this magical tropical oasis called Casa Colonial Beach and Spa.  A Boutique Hotel located on the exotic north side of Dominican Republic. Casa Colonial Hotel is the ultimate, world-class seaside resort. The gorgeous tropical chic interior was designed by Sarah Garcia, the owner’s daughter. It’s a high-end colonial style with a contemporary edge. The service is incredible and just one good-reason-enough to visit. “This is a hotel for the discriminating traveler who demands the best that life has to offer”

Casa colonial beach and spa hotel review via belle vivir blog

Casa colonial hotel review via belle vivir blog

What can I say about the food? I can testify that is one of the best I have ever tasted in D.R. That is a lot to say considering that D.R. is well known for their great food. Casa Colonial features an extensive dinner selection of Asian fusion dishes prepared by an award-wining chef. How does this sound to you? Fresh lobster Cobb salad served with a lemon terragon vinaigrette and tropical fruit with a glass of a rich French Bordeaux from the Restaurant’s wine cellar? Umh… my mouth is watered now.

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