LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels Offers Sizzling Summer Travel Tips

By LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels

The summer travel season is upon us, and LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels (http://www.LuxuryResorts.com) has plenty of travel ideas to entice guests. Many properties have recently debuted extensive renovations, offering dazzling new amenities that combine the ultimate in both style and comfort. Summer is also the perfect time for travelers to take advantage of special packages, rates and promotions, many of which allow guests to experience legendary resorts and hotels for a fraction of the normal rate.

THE LONDON WEST HOLLYWOOD OPENS ALONG SUNSET STRIP

Formerly the Bel Age Hotel, The London West Hollywood has been thoroughly reinvented in design and detail, service and spirit. All interiors, including 200 guest suites, have been styled by renowned designer David Collins, culinary is directed by Michelin-rated Chef Gordon Ramsay and attentive 24-hour service provided in partnership with elite global concierge Quintessentially. This all-encompassing renovation and refurbishment will redefine Los Angeles' boutique luxury hotel experience through a unique fusion of Anglo-European attitude with iconic Hollywood style. For more information, visit http://www.TheLondonWestHollywood.com

EL CONQUISTADOR RESORT & GOLDEN DOOR SPA DEBUTS COQUI WATER PARK

Puerto Rico's famed El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa culminated its exquisite $120 million renovation by opening the 2.4-acre Coqui Water Park, the first water park ever to sit along the Caribbean Sea and overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Mind-blowing vertical drops and high-speed flume slides bring 362,080 gallons of nonstop fun to guests of all ages, and levels of excitement never before seen in Puerto Rico. Coqui Water Park was inspired by the resort's neighboring El Yunque Rainforest, home to Puerto Rico's beloved Coqui tree frog, and delivers an adventurous jungle experience, including waterfalls, rapids, a jungle rope bridge and more. For more information, visit http://www.ElConResort.com .

ROSE HALL RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB UNVEILS NEW SOOTHE SPA

Rose Hall has completed a remarkable transformation that has touched every aspect of the hallmark Jamaican retreat, including the debut of Soothe spa. Designed as a rejuvenating retreat from the bright Caribbean sun, Soothe incorporates a clean, fresh style meant to cool and soothe both mind and body. Integrating acclaimed philosophies on wellness with island indulgence, the spa is a true amalgamation of holistic well-being and pure pampering. Spa guests may choose from a menu of classic, European and Jamaican-inspired therapies administered within sleek treatment rooms designed for total relaxation. For more information, visit http://www.RoseHallResort.com .

GOLDEN DOOR PRESENTS "INTERLUDES" FOR TIME-STARVED TRAVELERS

Golden Door Spa, the premier destination spa grounded in the balance of spiritual and physical health and well-being, proudly announces the debut of its Spa Interlude program. Designed to give guests a refresher between their week-long visits and accommodate travelers in search of a shorter spa respite, the three- and four-day stays are only available during certain weeks in July, August and December. Interludes offer the rest, relaxation and balance associated with Golden Door's iconic week long stay in an abbreviated program customized for a new generation of spa goers. The Sunday to Wednesday three-day session is priced at $3,625 and includes six treatments; the Wednesday-Sunday four-day session at $4,725 with eight treatments included. For more information, visit http://www.GoldenDoor.com .

EL SAN JUAN HOTEL & CASINO HONORS LOCAL SUMMER TRADITION

Join El San Juan and the rest of the island in celebrating the annual San Juan Bautista Fiesta in June, honoring the patron saint of Puerto Rico. The festival features the tradition of walking backward in the ocean 11 times to ensure good fortune for the rest of the year. Back at the hotel, music experts and disc jockeys will custom program your iPod with great tunes for poolside and beachfront lounging. Also at the hotel, Puerto Rico's leading stress and water chi expert teaches weekly stress-reduction and relaxation techniques, including water chi. Finally, as the sun sets, choose between Gold Bar, Silver Bar and Blue Bar, as San Juan's hippest night spot continues to reinvent itself and remains the ultimate night spot in the Caribbean. For more information, visit http://www.ElSanJuanHotel.com .

PACKAGES

East

Georgetown Inn Offers Summer Getaway Package

Let the Georgetown Inn serve as your host in Washington, D.C.'s most storied neighborhood. Receive the third night free when you stay for two or more nights. Available June 1 through Sept. 7. For more information, visit http://www.GeorgetownInn.com .

Florida

Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center Presents Hot Summer Rates

With views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the Bahia Mar Beach Resort & Yachting Center is a family-friendly, 44-acre waterfront resort. From June 1 through Sept. 20, rates start at $79 per night. For more information, visit http://www.BahiaMarHotel.com .

Boca Raton Resort & Club Introduces Special Yacht Club Package

The Yacht Club Weekend Rendezvous offers accommodations for two nights for $399, daily breakfast, access to Spa Palazzo and special rates for additional nights. Available May 7 through Oct. 12. For more information, visit http://www.BocaResort.com .

Sanibel's Signature Collection Features Luxuriate Longer Package

For stays of five nights or longer at any of the five properties in Sanibel's Signature Collection, guests receive 10 percent off the best available rate. For more information, visit http://www.SanibelCollection.com .

West

Boulders Resort & Golden Door Summer Spa Package Converge Mind, Body & Spirit

The Carefree Spa Getaway draws power from the universe and envelops guests in a life changing experience. Offered only during the full moon, it includes hikes, cooking classes, spa treatments, astrology and meditation. For more information visit http://www.TheBoulders.com .

The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa Features Summer Adventures

The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa is Telluride's premier retreat for a summer mountain getaway. Through Sept. 1, 2008, rates start at $99 per night. For more information, visit http://www.ThePeaksResort.com .

RECENT RENOVATIONS

Caribbean

Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino Undergoes $65 Million Renovation

As part of an extensive $65 million renovation, San Juan's Condado Plaza now features an outpost of The Glazier Group's Strip House steak house and the Eternal Fire and Ice lobby lounge. The property's 41,000 square feet of meeting space has also been refurbished and the hotel's business center is ideal for the independent business traveler to host small meetings on site. The property's new redesign and amenities -- including Puerto Rico's most stunning new rooms -- are also perfect for the independent business traveler. Rates start at $149. For more information, visit http://www.CondadoPlaza.com .

East

The London NYC Debuts Luxurious New Suites

The London NYC has debuted exquisite new suites, which are divided into four room types: the expansive London Apartments (1,800 sf), glamorous London Atrium (1,500 sf), spacious London Sky Suites (800 to 900 sf) and the incredible London Penthouse (2,500 sf), the highest hotel room in New York City. They offer guests not just a spacious accommodation but a true guest-in-residence experience with open floor plans, luxurious furnishings and smart finishes. For more information, visit http://www.TheLondonNYC.com .

Florida

LXR Spends $80 million in Key West Renovations

Key West's historic Casa Marina has completed a dramatic, $43 million transformation that encompasses a full redesign of all guest rooms, lobby, pool and terrace. For more information, visit www.CasaMarinaResort.com. Casa's sister property, The Reach Resort, has re-opened its doors after an extensive $37 million renovation to offer redesigned guest rooms, the Strip House steak house and lush, tropical landscaping along its 450-foot private beach. For more information, visit http://www.ReachResort.com .

Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club Debuts $70 Million Transformation

The Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club, formerly the Fort Lauderdale Marina Marriott, just completed a comprehensive $70 million transformation into a vibrant and sophisticated coastal retreat. Redesigned and modernized guestrooms, a new lobby and refurbished common areas debuted in January 2008, delivering a chic, upscale experience. Jeffrey Chodorow's new China Grill restaurant -- Fort Lauderdale's first -- opened its doors this spring, along with new enhanced dining outlets. The hotel offers a redesigned swimming pool and tropical deck area, an onsite fitness center, and complimentary shuttle service to transport guests to Fort Lauderdale beach, just minutes away. For more information, visit http://www.FortLauderdaleGrande.com .

Hilton Key Largo Beach Resort Premiers $12 Million Renovation

The Hilton Key Largo Beach Resort recently completed a $12 million renovation, encompassing a striking redesign that combines modern luxury and tropical charm. The project breathed new life into the 13-acre waterfront property with refurbished and modernized guestrooms, a refreshed lobby and common areas, completely redesigned special event space, and enhanced dining outlets. The Hilton Key Largo features a host of onsite recreational offerings, including a private beach with a wide variety of water sports, sport fishing, parasailing, diving, and boat eco-tours; onsite nature trails; heated swimming pools, tennis courts; and a fitness center with state-of-the- art equipment, a sauna and whirlpool. The resort's 21-slip marina and docking facility allows guests to visit the property by land or sea. For more information, visit http://www.KeyLargoResort.com .

West

Carmel Valley Ranch Debuts New Lodge and Citronelle Restaurant

Carmel Valley Ranch has opened the doors on a newly remodeled main Lodge, including a chic and contemporary reception and front desk, updated meeting space and a new signature restaurant -- Citronelle by Michel Richard. The debut of the redesigned space marks the completion of the resort's comprehensive $12 million renovation, which includes an enhanced championship golf course and refurbished clubhouse. For more information, visit http://www.CarmelValleyRanch.com .

LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels is a portfolio of independent properties dedicated to creating an experience of luxury, a sense of ease and endless pleasure and are distinguished by a style and spirit that captures the unique qualities of their setting. LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels are located throughout the United States and the Caribbean. The LXR collection also includes the renowned Golden Door Spa brand and its four spas in the U.S. LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels can be found at http://www.LuxuryResorts.com

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