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Los 100 mejores vinos de 2010 según The Wine Spectator

2011-10-08T15:43:00.000-07:00

Los editores de Wine Spectator analizan los vinos que refirieron a lo largo del año y con el fin de seleccionar su Top 100.

Esta lista anual, refleja tendencias significativas, regiones exitosas y reconoce a los productores destacados. En 2010, se revisaron más de 15.800 nuevos lanzamientos de todo el mundo en catas a ciegas. Más de 3.900 de estos vinos obtuvieron calificaciones sobresalientes o clásico (90 puntos o más en su escala de 100 puntos).

Wine Spectator redujo la lista en base a cuatro criterios:
1. Calidad - representada por la puntuación
2. Valor – reflejado en el precio
3. Disponibilidad - medida en base a fabricación o importación
4. Un factor X - que ellos llaman entusiasmo.

La tendencia principal en el 2010 es que se registró un aumento en los vinos de producción limitada y caros; y en gran volumen de marcas de valor. En busca de los valores, los amantes del vino encontraron menos regiones conocidas y variedades de uva.

En la lista de este año, 14 países están representados, y la calidad sigue siendo alta, con una puntuación media de 93 puntos. El precio promedio por botella es de $48 dólares.
A continuación encontrarán los 100 mejores vinos del 2010 según la revista Wine Spectator:

Vintage	Wine	Score
2007	Saxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles	98
2008	Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley Bella’s Garden	94
2008	Peter Michael Chardonnay Sonoma County Ma Belle-Fille	97
2007	Revana Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena	97
2007	Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley	96
2008	Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley	94
2008	Schild Shiraz Barossa	94
2007	Fontodi Colli della Toscana Centrale Flaccianello	95
2007	CARM Douro Reserva	94
2009	Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape White	95
2006	Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains	96
2008	Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley	94
2006	Alban Syrah Edna Valley Alban Estate Reva	97
2007	Dow Vintage Port	100
2007	Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard	100
2007	Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 25th Anniversary Selection	98
2008	Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara County Colson Canyon Vineyard	95
2006	Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley	94
2007	Coho Headwaters Napa Valley	95
2007	Carlisle Zinfandel Russian River Valley Papera Ranch	96
2006	Ridge Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Monte Bello	95
2007	Quinta do Vallado Douro Reserva	96
2008	Owen Roe Syrah Yakima Valley Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block	97
2007	Maybach Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Materium Weitz Vineyard	98
2007	Ruffino Toscana Modus	96
2005	Bodegas Resalte de Penafiel Ribera del Duero Crianza	94
2008	Aubert Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Ritchie Vineyard	96
2006	The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos Red Label	94
2006	Zaca Mesa Syrah Santa Ynez Valley	93
2007	Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Annum	95
2004	Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	96
2008	Evening Land Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Seven Springs Vineyard La Source	96
2007	Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Paso Robles	94
2007	Pride Merlot Sonoma-Napa Counties	94
2007	Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin Grande Cuvee	99
2006	Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	94
2008	Bedrock The Bedrock Heirloom Sonoma Valley	95
2004	Hijos de Antonio Barcelo Ribera del Duero Vina Mayor Reserva	93
2007	Domaine Le Colombier Vacqueyras Cuvee G.	92
2007	Viticcio Chianti Classico Riserva	93
2006	Goose Ridge Vireo Columbia Valley	93
2008	Craggy Range Pinot Noir Martinborough Te Muna Road Vineyard	93
2007	Columbia Crest Merlot Horse Heaven Hills H3	91
2006	Bodegas LAN Rioja Crianza	90
2008	Yealands Pinot Noir Marlborough	91
2007	Waterbrook Merlot Columbia Valley Reserve	92
2007	Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico	90
NV	Mumm Napa Brut Napa Valley Prestige NV	90
2008	Tamarack Firehouse Red Columbia Valley	90
2007	Chateau de Flaugergues Coteaux du Languedoc La Mejanelle Cuvee Sommeliere	91
2008	Attems Pinot Grigio Venezia-Giulia	91
2005	Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva	91
NV	Godme Pere & Fils Brut Champagne Reserve NV	93
2007	Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley	95
2009	Mollydooker Shiraz McLaren Vale Carnival of Love	94
2007	Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Marques de Casa Concha	91
2009	St.-Urbans-Hof Riesling Kabinett Mosel Ockfen Bockstein	92
2004	Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Reserva	91
2008	Christian Moreau Pere & Fils Chablis Les Clos	95
2007	Didier Dagueneau Pouilly-Fume Silex	94
2008	Fetish Shiraz Barossa Valley The Watcher	91
2008	Trimbach Riesling Alsace Reserve	92
2008	d’Arenberg The Stump Jump Red South Australia	90
2009	Bouza do Rei Albarino Rias Baixas Lagar	90
2007	Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Castello di Nipozzano Riserva	91
2008	Bodega Colome Malbec Calchaqui Valley	91
2007	Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas Terrasse du Diable	92
2009	Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Mendoza	91
2008	Orin Swift Zinfandel California Saldo	91
2008	Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett Rheingau	91
2008	Roco Pinot Noir Willamette Valley	92
2008	Knoll Gruner Veltliner Federspiel Trocken Wachau Loibner	91
2006	Dominio de Atauta Ribera del Duero	92
2008	Durigutti Malbec Mendoza	90
2008	A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon	90
2008	J.C. Pichot Vouvray Domaine Le Peu de la Moriette	90
2007	Peter Lehmann Clancy’s Barossa	90
2007	Perrin & Fils Gigondas La Gille	92
2009	Elk Cove Pinot Gris Willamette Valley	90
2008	Vina Nora Rias Baixas	90
2009	Robert Weil Riesling Qualitatswein Trocken Rheingau Kiedrich Turmberg	93
2007	Trapiche Malbec Mendoza Vina Fausto Orellana de Escobar	93
2007	Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	90
2006	Pagos de Familia Marques de Grinon Syrah-Petit Verdot Dominio de Valdepusa Caliza	91
2008	Château de Lascaux Coteaux du Languedoc	91
2009	Koutsoyiannopoulos Santorini	91
2008	Veramonte Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley Ritual	90
2009	St.Cosme Cotes du Rhone	90
2008	Agricola La Vina Syrah Colchagua Valley Polkura	91
2007	Bodega Norton Malbec Mendoza Reserva	90
2007	Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon	94
2007	De Martino Syrah Choapa Valley Legado Reserva	90
2008	Stadt Krems Gruner Veltliner Qualitatswein Trocken Kremstal	90
2009	Louis Jadot Moulin-a-Vent Chateau des Jacques	90
2008	Chateau de la Greffiere Macon-La Roche Vineuse Vieilles Vignes	90
2008	Chateau Rollan de By Medoc	90
2008	Hermann J. Wiemer Riesling Finger Lakes Dry Reserve	91
2008	Bouchard Pere & Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Domaine	92
2009	Domaine Tempier Bandol Rose	91
2008	Kanonkop Pinotage Simonsberg-Stellenbosch	91

The Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2010

2011-10-08T15:21:00.000-07:00

Wine Spectator editors survey the wines they reviewed during the year and select the most exciting for their Top 100.

This annual list, reflects significant trends, spotlights successful regions and recognizes outstanding producers. In 2010, they reviewed more than 15,800 new releases from around the world in blind tastings. More than 3,900 of these wines earned outstanding or classic ratings (90 points or higher on our 100-point scale). Wine Spectator narrowed the list down based on four criteria:

1. Quality - represented by score

2. Value - reflected by release price

3. Availability - measured by cases made or imported

4. An X-factor - they call excitement.

The major trend in 2010 was an increase in expensive, limited-production wines at one end of the spectrum and in large-volume, value brands at the other. Looking for values, wine lovers sought out less-familiar regions and grape varieties.

In this year’s list, 14 countries are represented, and quality remains high, with an average score of 93 points. The average price per bottle is $48.

Below you will find the Top 100 Wines of 2010 according The Wine Spectator:

Vintage	Wine	Score
2007	Saxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles	98
2008	Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley Bella’s Garden	94
2008	Peter Michael Chardonnay Sonoma County Ma Belle-Fille	97
2007	Revana Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena	97
2007	Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley	96
2008	Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir Russian River Valley	94
2008	Schild Shiraz Barossa	94
2007	Fontodi Colli della Toscana Centrale Flaccianello	95
2007	CARM Douro Reserva	94
2009	Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape White	95
2006	Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains	96
2008	Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley	94
2006	Alban Syrah Edna Valley Alban Estate Reva	97
2007	Dow Vintage Port	100
2007	Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard	100
2007	Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 25th Anniversary Selection	98
2008	Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara County Colson Canyon Vineyard	95
2006	Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley	94
2007	Coho Headwaters Napa Valley	95
2007	Carlisle Zinfandel Russian River Valley Papera Ranch	96
2006	Ridge Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains Monte Bello	95
2007	Quinta do Vallado Douro Reserva	96
2008	Owen Roe Syrah Yakima Valley Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block	97
2007	Maybach Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Materium Weitz Vineyard	98
2007	Ruffino Toscana Modus	96
2005	Bodegas Resalte de Penafiel Ribera del Duero Crianza	94
2008	Aubert Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Ritchie Vineyard	96
2006	The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos Red Label	94
2006	Zaca Mesa Syrah Santa Ynez Valley	93
2007	Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Annum	95
2004	Terralsole Brunello di Montalcino Riserva	96
2008	Evening Land Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Seven Springs Vineyard La Source	96
2007	Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Paso Robles	94
2007	Pride Merlot Sonoma-Napa Counties	94
2007	Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin Grande Cuvee	99
2006	Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico	94
2008	Bedrock The Bedrock Heirloom Sonoma Valley	95
2004	Hijos de Antonio Barcelo Ribera del Duero Vina Mayor Reserva	93
2007	Domaine Le Colombier Vacqueyras Cuvee G.	92
2007	Viticcio Chianti Classico Riserva	93
2006	Goose Ridge Vireo Columbia Valley	93
2008	Craggy Range Pinot Noir Martinborough Te Muna Road Vineyard	93
2007	Columbia Crest Merlot Horse Heaven Hills H3	91
2006	Bodegas LAN Rioja Crianza	90
2008	Yealands Pinot Noir Marlborough	91
2007	Waterbrook Merlot Columbia Valley Reserve	92
2007	Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico	90
NV	Mumm Napa Brut Napa Valley Prestige NV	90
2008	Tamarack Firehouse Red Columbia Valley	90
2007	Chateau de Flaugergues Coteaux du Languedoc La Mejanelle Cuvee Sommeliere	91
2008	Attems Pinot Grigio Venezia-Giulia	91
2005	Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva	91
NV	Godme Pere & Fils Brut Champagne Reserve NV	93
2007	Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley	95
2009	Mollydooker Shiraz McLaren Vale Carnival of Love	94
2007	Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Marques de Casa Concha	91
2009	St.-Urbans-Hof Riesling Kabinett Mosel Ockfen Bockstein	92
2004	Bodegas Ondarre Rioja Reserva	91
2008	Christian Moreau Pere & Fils Chablis Les Clos	95
2007	Didier Dagueneau Pouilly-Fume Silex	94
2008	Fetish Shiraz Barossa Valley The Watcher	91
2008	Trimbach Riesling Alsace Reserve	92
2008	d’Arenberg The Stump Jump Red South Australia	90
2009	Bouza do Rei Albarino Rias Baixas Lagar	90
2007	Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Castello di Nipozzano Riserva	91
2008	Bodega Colome Malbec Calchaqui Valley	91
2007	Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas Terrasse du Diable	92
2009	Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Mendoza	91
2008	Orin Swift Zinfandel California Saldo	91
2008	Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett Rheingau	91
2008	Roco Pinot Noir Willamette Valley	92
2008	Knoll Gruner Veltliner Federspiel Trocken Wachau Loibner	91
2006	Dominio de Atauta Ribera del Duero	92
2008	Durigutti Malbec Mendoza	90
2008	A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon	90
2008	J.C. Pichot Vouvray Domaine Le Peu de la Moriette	90
2007	Peter Lehmann Clancy’s Barossa	90
2007	Perrin & Fils Gigondas La Gille	92
2009	Elk Cove Pinot Gris Willamette Valley	90
2008	Vina Nora Rias Baixas	90
2009	Robert Weil Riesling Qualitatswein Trocken Rheingau Kiedrich Turmberg	93
2007	Trapiche Malbec Mendoza Vina Fausto Orellana de Escobar	93
2007	Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano	90
2006	Pagos de Familia Marques de Grinon Syrah-Petit Verdot Dominio de Valdepusa Caliza	91
2008	Château de Lascaux Coteaux du Languedoc	91
2009	Koutsoyiannopoulos Santorini	91
2008	Veramonte Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley Ritual	90
2009	St.Cosme Cotes du Rhone	90
2008	Agricola La Vina Syrah Colchagua Valley Polkura	91
2007	Bodega Norton Malbec Mendoza Reserva	90
2007	Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon	94
2007	De Martino Syrah Choapa Valley Legado Reserva	90
2008	Stadt Krems Gruner Veltliner Qualitatswein Trocken Kremstal	90
2009	Louis Jadot Moulin-a-Vent Chateau des Jacques	90
2008	Chateau de la Greffiere Macon-La Roche Vineuse Vieilles Vignes	90
2008	Chateau Rollan de By Medoc	90
2008	Hermann J. Wiemer Riesling Finger Lakes Dry Reserve	91
2008	Bouchard Pere & Fils Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot Domaine	92
2009	Domaine Tempier Bandol Rose	91
2008	Kanonkop Pinotage Simonsberg-Stellenbosch	91

The three-Michelin-star Restaurants in the world

2011-10-08T13:37:00.000-07:00

We want to inform you about the best restaurants in the world according the Michelin Guide, which granted them 3 stars.

The Michelin Guide awards one to three stars to a small number of restaurants of outstanding quality. Three stars are awarded to restaurants offering "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey". A three-star Michelin ranking is rare. In 2011, there are only 99 three-star restaurants in the world.

Below you will find a table that lists the Restaurants that currently (2011) have 3 Michelin stars. In it you can also see the decrease, maintenance and improvement about these stars of some restaurants in the last 5 years.

Country	Town	3 Star Restaurants	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Belgium	Bruges	De Karmeliet	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Belgium	Kruishoutem	Hof van Cleve	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
China	Hong Kong	Caprice	-	-	**	*******	*******
China	Hong Kong	Lung King Heen	-	-	*******	*******	*******
China	Hong Kong	Sun Tung Lok	-	-	-	-	*******
China	Macau	Robuchon a Galera	-	-	*******	*******	*******
England	London	Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester	-	-	**	*******	*******
France	Baerenthal	l'Arnsbourg	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Chagny	Lameloise	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Eugenie Les Bains	Les Pres d'Eugenie (Michel Guerard)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Fontjoncouse	l'Auberge du Vieux Puits	**	**	**	*******	*******
France	Illhaeusern	Auberge d l'Ill	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Joigny	Cotes St Jacques	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Laguiole	Michel Bras	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Lyon	Paul Bocuse	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Marseilles	Le Petit Nice	**	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Arpege	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Astrance	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Bristol	-	**	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Guy Savoy	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	l'Ambroisie	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Ledoyen	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Meurice	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Pierre Gagnaire	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Plaza Athenee (Ducasse)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Pre Catelan	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Roanne	Troisgros	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Saulieu	Relais Bernard Loiseau (formerly Cote d'Or)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	St Bonnet Le Froid	Clos des Cimes	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Valence	Pic	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Vonnas	Georges Blanc	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Gemany	Wolfsburg	Aqua	-	**	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Baiersbronn	Restaurant Bareiss	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Bergisch Gladbach	Schlosshotel Lerbach (formerly Dieter Muller)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Bergisch Gladbach	Vendome (Joachim Wissler)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Langen	Restaurant Amador	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Perl	Schloss Berg	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Saarbrucken	Gästehaus Erfort	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Tonbach, Black Forest	Schwarzwaldstube	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Wittlich	Waldhotel Sonnora	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Bergamo	Da Vittorio	-	-	**	*******	*******
Italy	Canneto sull’Oglio	Dal Pescatore	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Florence	Enotecca Piniciorri	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Robano	Calandre	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Rome	La Pergola	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Soriso	Al Sorriso	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Kobe	Ca Sento	-	-	-	-	*******
Japan	Kobe	Komago	-	-	-	-	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Chihana	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Hyotei	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Kikunoi Honten	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Kitcho Arashiyama	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Mizai	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Nakamura	-	-	-	**	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Tsuruya	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Osaka	Hajime	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Osaka	Kashiwaya	-	-	-	**	*******
Japan	Osaka	Taian	-	-	-	**	*******
Japan	Tokyo	7chome Kyoboshi	-	-	-	**	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Araki	-	-	-	-	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Esaki	-	**	**	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Hamadaya	-	*******	*******	**	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Ishikawa	-	**	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Joel Robuchon	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Kanda	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Koju	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Quintessence	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Sukiyabashi Jiro	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Sushi Mizutani	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Sushi Saito	-	**	**	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Usukifugu Yamadaya	-	**	**	**	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Yukimura	-	*	**	*******	*******
Monaco	Monte Carlo	Louis XV	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Netherlands	Sluis	Oud Sluis	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Netherlands	Zwolle	De Librijie	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	Girona	El Celler de Can Roca	**	**	**	*******	*******
Spain	Roses	El Bulli	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	San Sebastian	Akelare	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	San Sebastian	Arzak	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	San Sebastian	Martin Berasategui	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	Sant Celoni	Can Fabes	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	Sant Pol de Mar	Carme Ruscalleda's Sant Pau	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Switzerland	Crissier	Hotel de Ville (Philippe Rochat)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Switzerland	Fürstenau	Schauenstein	*	**	**	**	*******
UK	Bray	Fat Duck	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
UK	Bray	Waterside Inn	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
UK	London	Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester	-	-	**	*******	*******
UK	London	Gordon Ramsay	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
USA	Chicago	Alinea	-	-	-	-	*******
USA	Chicago	L20	-	-	-	-	*******
USA	New York	Daniel	**	**	**	*******	*******
USA	New York	Jean Georges	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
USA	New York	Le Bernardin	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
USA	New York	Masa	**	**	*******	*******	*******
USA	New York	Per Se	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
USA	St Helena	Meadowood	-	**	**	**	*******
USA	Yountville	French Laundry	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******

Los Restaurantes con 3 estrellas Michelin

2011-10-08T13:29:00.000-07:00

Les queremos informar sobre los mejores restaurantes del mundo, ya que la Guía Michelin los ha galardonado con tres estrellas.

La Guía Michelin asigna de una a tres "estrellas de la buena mesa" a los establecimientos que, en referencia a distintos parámetros fijados por su inspección colegiada, destacan en calidad, creatividad y esmero de sus platos. En cambio, asigna de uno a cinco cubiertos en función del confort y el servicio con que se sirve a los comensales de un restaurante.

Por consiguiente, pueden existir establecimientos con un gran lujo (cinco cubiertos, por ejemplo) que tienen una sola estrella o ninguna. O todo lo contrario: sencillas mesas en cuanto a montaje y servicio, pero con una cocina distinguida con varias estrellas.

El ranking de restaurantes es exclusivo ya que existen sólo 99 restaurantes considerados 3 estrellas Michelin en todo el mundo.

A continuación encontrarán una tabla en la que se muestran los restaurantes que tienen actualmente (2011) tres estrellas Michelin. También pueden ver la disminución, mantenimiento y la evolución en cuanto a estas estrellas de algunos de los restaurantes en los últimos 5 años.

Country	Town	3 Star Restaurants	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
Belgium	Bruges	De Karmeliet	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Belgium	Kruishoutem	Hof van Cleve	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
China	Hong Kong	Caprice	-	-	**	*******	*******
China	Hong Kong	Lung King Heen	-	-	*******	*******	*******
China	Hong Kong	Sun Tung Lok	-	-	-	-	*******
China	Macau	Robuchon a Galera	-	-	*******	*******	*******
England	London	Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester	-	-	**	*******	*******
France	Baerenthal	l'Arnsbourg	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Chagny	Lameloise	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Eugenie Les Bains	Les Pres d'Eugenie (Michel Guerard)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Fontjoncouse	l'Auberge du Vieux Puits	**	**	**	*******	*******
France	Illhaeusern	Auberge d l'Ill	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Joigny	Cotes St Jacques	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Laguiole	Michel Bras	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Lyon	Paul Bocuse	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Marseilles	Le Petit Nice	**	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Arpege	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Astrance	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Bristol	-	**	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Guy Savoy	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	l'Ambroisie	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Ledoyen	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Meurice	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Pierre Gagnaire	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Plaza Athenee (Ducasse)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Paris	Pre Catelan	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Roanne	Troisgros	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Saulieu	Relais Bernard Loiseau (formerly Cote d'Or)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	St Bonnet Le Froid	Clos des Cimes	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Valence	Pic	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
France	Vonnas	Georges Blanc	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Gemany	Wolfsburg	Aqua	-	**	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Baiersbronn	Restaurant Bareiss	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Bergisch Gladbach	Schlosshotel Lerbach (formerly Dieter Muller)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Bergisch Gladbach	Vendome (Joachim Wissler)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Langen	Restaurant Amador	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Perl	Schloss Berg	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Saarbrucken	Gästehaus Erfort	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Tonbach, Black Forest	Schwarzwaldstube	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Germany	Wittlich	Waldhotel Sonnora	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Bergamo	Da Vittorio	-	-	**	*******	*******
Italy	Canneto sull’Oglio	Dal Pescatore	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Florence	Enotecca Piniciorri	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Robano	Calandre	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Rome	La Pergola	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Italy	Soriso	Al Sorriso	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Kobe	Ca Sento	-	-	-	-	*******
Japan	Kobe	Komago	-	-	-	-	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Chihana	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Hyotei	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Kikunoi Honten	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Kitcho Arashiyama	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Mizai	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Nakamura	-	-	-	**	*******
Japan	Kyoto	Tsuruya	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Osaka	Hajime	-	-	-	*******	*******
Japan	Osaka	Kashiwaya	-	-	-	**	*******
Japan	Osaka	Taian	-	-	-	**	*******
Japan	Tokyo	7chome Kyoboshi	-	-	-	**	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Araki	-	-	-	-	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Esaki	-	**	**	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Hamadaya	-	*******	*******	**	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Ishikawa	-	**	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Joel Robuchon	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Kanda	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Koju	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Quintessence	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Sukiyabashi Jiro	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Sushi Mizutani	-	*******	*******	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Sushi Saito	-	**	**	*******	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Usukifugu Yamadaya	-	**	**	**	*******
Japan	Tokyo	Yukimura	-	*	**	*******	*******
Monaco	Monte Carlo	Louis XV	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Netherlands	Sluis	Oud Sluis	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Netherlands	Zwolle	De Librijie	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	Girona	El Celler de Can Roca	**	**	**	*******	*******
Spain	Roses	El Bulli	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	San Sebastian	Akelare	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	San Sebastian	Arzak	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	San Sebastian	Martin Berasategui	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	Sant Celoni	Can Fabes	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Spain	Sant Pol de Mar	Carme Ruscalleda's Sant Pau	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Switzerland	Crissier	Hotel de Ville (Philippe Rochat)	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
Switzerland	Fürstenau	Schauenstein	*	**	**	**	*******
UK	Bray	Fat Duck	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
UK	Bray	Waterside Inn	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
UK	London	Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester	-	-	**	*******	*******
UK	London	Gordon Ramsay	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
USA	Chicago	Alinea	-	-	-	-	*******
USA	Chicago	L20	-	-	-	-	*******
USA	New York	Daniel	**	**	**	*******	*******
USA	New York	Jean Georges	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
USA	New York	Le Bernardin	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
USA	New York	Masa	**	**	*******	*******	*******
USA	New York	Per Se	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******
USA	St Helena	Meadowood	-	**	**	**	*******
USA	Yountville	French Laundry	*******	*******	*******	*******	*******

MODA Otoño-Invierno 2011/2012

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En la moda otoño/invierno 2011-2012 varias tendencias del 2011 han tenido continuidad, como el uso de pieles, cuero, encajes y transparencias.

El CAMEL es uno de los colores de la temporada.

Varios diseñadores apostaron a rojos fuertes y brillantes. Rojo en abrigos, vestidos, pantalones, faldas, accesorios y zapatos.

El animal print estará presente varias temporadas, tanto en la ropa como en los accesorios.

Un color para looks de noche es el dorado (pero escogiendo la prenda adecuada también puede llevarse durante el día)

El pantalón ancho vuelve, y afortunadamente es una prenda que le sienta bien a varias.

Todo tipo de Faldas, ya sean cortas, largas, en forma A, vaporosas o al cuerpo, para el día o la noche.

En cuanto a chaquetas, tendremos las de estilo militar, y las chaquetas tipo smoking, la cual se adapta a looks casuales, elegantes, de día o de noche.

Cosmética de Nicho

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Cosmética de Nicho

Se llama así a los productos de belleza que no se pueden clasificar en los términos utilizados hasta ahora, ya que no pertenecen a un grupo cosmético multinacional, ni cosmética de lujo, ni cosmética de consumo, pero tienen su nicho de mercado. Son marcas independientes de las multinacionales y de los grandes laboratorios. Estas firmas, nuevas, vanguardistas, diferentes, naturales, ecológicas, se distribuyen a través de un circuito exclusivo.
Algunas son difíciles de encontrar, otras bastante caras, lo que sí que es cierto es que tienen un público extremadamente fiel capaz de mover cielo, mar y tierra para acceder a ellas. Muchas ‘celebrities’ son adictas a estas marcas.
Las marcas que se encuentran en este sector, tratan de ser lo más alejado de la producción industrial, de las ventas masivas en grandes perfumerías y/o tiendas departamentales. Pero lo más importante es que no dependen de ningún gigante multinacional, ni gastan millones en campañas publicitarias. Es un reducto de la cosmética que se corresponde con un sector exclusivo, con consumidores ‘sibaritas’, que buscan exclusividad, soluciones concretas y, además, unos productos que sean eficaces.

Los compradores de marcas nicho suelen valorar mucho su exclusividad, pero también otras ventajas como que muchas utilizan productos naturales, y la mayoría de ellas suelen ser ecológicamente sostenibles. Muchas realizan complejas investigaciones para obtener sus fórmulas, pero esto no está reñido con que se sirvan de ingredientes de origen orgánico, por ejemplo.

Las marcas de la cosmética de nicho o de culto son una alternativa para la salud y belleza. Sus productos son de máxima calidad, ofrecen soluciones concretas y efectivas, sin parabenos, conservantes, siliconas o aditivos y capaces de proporcionar tratamiento y placer a la piel sin producir irritaciones ni intolerancia.

Algunas marcas son: Malin+Goetz, REN, Rodial, Nubo, Oskia Skincare, The Lab Room, Annick Goutal, Själ, Zelens, Boscia, Nude.

Luxury Cruise Lines

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Now we are going to let you know more about the Luxury Cruise lines:

Azamara Cruises

Is one of the world's top up-market cruise line. They are committed to provide you with unparalleled service; the finest dining at sea; a glorious spa and wellness experience, and innovations such as "Destination Immersion." With our hallmark of "Longer Stays and More Overnights".

If you love small, urban boutique hotels, you’ll love their small, elegant ships. Azamara's ships resemble premier boutique hotels, with every amenity the discerning voyager expects. Their regionally-inspired cuisine and world-class wine cellar rival the finest restaurants, while its top-tier spa and fitness facilities promote your wellness. To indulge your every whim, they provide complimentary concierge service and gracious stateroom attendants.

With longer days in port, you’ll have extra time to explore the unique sights, sounds and flavors of every destination.

More overnight port stays mean you’ll be able to enjoy the nightlife in cities that come alive after the sun goes down.

You’ll never have to settle for predictable tourist experiences. Their Land Discoveries® will take you beyond the crowds to experience every destination from different, more interesting perspectives. Immerse yourself more fully in your destination. There's a difference between visiting a destination and truly experiencing it.

Azamara’s ships are: the Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey

Crystal Cruises

They are motivated by a single goal: to provide you with the finest experience not only in cruising, but in all of luxury travel.

Aboard the two highest-rated ships in the world, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, you will discover the hallmarks of Crystal... extraordinary service, abundant space, exceptional quality and incredible choices. A steadfast commitment to excellence has earned them unprecedented recognition as the World’s Best for an incredible 17 years – an accomplishment unmatched by any other cruise line, hotel or resort anywhere in the world.

They are committed to provide excellent service to their customers, the guests and travel agents who book and support their product. In meeting customer’s needs, every service they provide to their customers must be of the highest quality and integrity – whether it is shipboard or shoreside.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity has held true to its original commitment of taking the very best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and updating them to reflect current lifestyles.

What sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the cruise line's passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that exceeds expectations. This extraordinary performance level has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and has set the worldwide standard for today's expression of what first made cruising famous -- high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine.

Their ships are: Celebrity Century, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Xpedition.

Cunard Cruises

If travel is meant to be savored, then crossing the oceans should be a majestic experience, not merely a hop across the pond. For travelers of this persuasion, only one name evokes the pleasures of a golden era: Cunard Line.

Proudly continuing the tradition of luxury cruising that began in 1840, Cunard now has the world's youngest fleet with three magnificent Cunard Queens: Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria.

Cunard Line is one of the world's most recognized brand names in ocean travel with a classic British heritage and is part of Carnival Corporation and PLC.

Regent seven seas Cruises´

The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages of exploration and discovery to more than 300 ports on all seven continents. Their luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating - "upscale but not uptight." And all ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of our enviable six stars.

Their fleet of luxury ships provides a limited number of guests the highest standard of cruising excellence combined with exciting opportunities for discovery around the world.

Chosen as the world's top-rated cruise line six times by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has earned a leadership role in the 6-star cruise industry.

The Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet includes: Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Navigator

Seabourn Cruises

Seabourn pioneered small-ship, ultra luxury cruising, and continues to represent the pinnacle of that unique style of travel. Its fleet of six intimate, all-suite ships, carrying between 208 and 450 guests each,

Cruising on a Seabourn ship is unlike any other form of travel. The experience is luxurious, yet relaxed -- elegant, yet casual -- sumptuous, yet understated. Their intimate ships visit the most desirable destinations worldwide, sailing to the heart of landmark cities, as well as to hidden gems where larger vessels cannot follow.

Their ships attract interesting people, who seek to share experiences beyond the expected in places beyond the ordinary.

This is the Seabourn experience -- a style of cruising they pioneered when the company introduced Seabourn Pride, their first 208-guest, all-suite ship in 1988. At the time, a cruise expert stated that “Seabourn is in a class by itself,” and that is still true today. Their fleet of six graceful ships (Pride, Spirit, Legend, Odyssey, Sojourn, Quest) carry between 208 and 450 guests each, exclusively in ocean-view suites. They are graciously served by nearly the same number of hand-picked crew, who are consistently ranked as the finest at sea, earning Seabourn honors as the World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line in surveys of readers by Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure.

Silversea Cruises

In a global world of continually merging, multi-national conglomerates, Silversea Cruises is owned and operated by one family — the Lefebvres of Rome. That means genuine pride in ownership and a true Italian passion for embracing the best of life. And that also means a deep commitment to maintaining the high standards of cruise excellence that have been the cornerstone of Silversea from the very beginning.

Silversea is recognized as the defining luxury cruise experience. In the early 1990s, the Lefebvre family conceived and organized this unique, luxury cruise line, pledging to build and operate the highest quality ships in the ultra-luxury segment and to offer a product unlike any other. Silversea launched its first ship in 1994, thus creating a new niche for the ultra-luxury travel market with a class of smaller, purpose-built vessels that could slip into more exotic ports off the beaten path.

These elite and intimate ships are specifically designed for fewer guests, featuring more space and the highest levels of personalized service. Accommodations are amongst the largest at sea; all have ocean views and butler service and most feature private verandas.

What is also unique is that although the ships are intimate, they incorporate amenities usually found only on larger ships, such as an elaborate show lounge featuring nightly entertainment, casino, and state-of-the-art spa and fitness facilities. As an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise segment with all-inclusive pricing and an unmatched onboard lifestyle, Silversea is the preferred luxury cruise line among modern affluent travelers from across the globe – providing for a convivial cosmopolitan ambience and yet another unique Silversea distinction.

Following the launch of Silver Cloud in 1994, Silver Wind in 1995, Silver Shadow in 2000 and Silver Whisper in 2001. In late 2009, Silver Spirit debuted as Silversea’s beautiful new flagship. In 2011, the expedition ship name was changed to Silver Explorer to better reflect the fleet wide luxury and more clearly describe the adventurous style of cruising unique to this vessel. Together, these magnificent Silversea cruise ships offer an expansive schedule of worldwide voyages that encompass all seven continents.

Hoteles de Lujo en Haciendas Mexicanas

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En los últimos años se ha mostrado mayor interés en desarrollar hoteles de lujo en antiguas Haciendas de México.

Starwood cuenta con The Luxury Collection, marca con hoteles de lujo. Y los hoteles de México que se encuentran dentro de esta colección o marca de Starwood, todas son haciendas en la región maya y pertenecen a un proyecto de turismo sustentable que pretende probar que es posible ofrecer experiencias únicas, estancias comfortables y calidad en el servicio adquiriendo una filosofía sustentable. Están comprometidos con la naturaleza y la cultura de cada sitio para regresarles de alguna forma todas las maravillas que nos han dado. En combinación con la Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya A.C apoyan iniciativas dirigidas a las comunidades locales para promover su identidad, reconocimiento y rescate de las expresiones de la cultura Maya para combatir la pobreza. Esto es implementado proporcionando oportunidades en educación, salud, vivienda y desarrollo auto sustentable con la participación de la población como promotores de sus propios proyectos de bienestar.

1. Hacienda Santa Rosa

Su arquitectura única, los jardínes que la rodean y el amable staff que la atiende, lo harán enamorarse de Hacienda Santa Rosa. Descubra la belleza de esta hermosa propiedad del siglo XVII que se combina con un servicio auténtico.

Pase una tarde descubriendo la vida de la cultura Maya, tanto ancestral como contemporánea. Camine por las comunidades que rodean esta Hacienda explorando los talleres artesanales que han sido creados para que mujeres y hombres mayas puedan elaborar y vender objetos con técnicas artesanales Consiéntase con un masaje maya en alguno de los jardines de la Hacienda. Despierte con el sonido de los pájaros y disfrute de un desayuno en la alberca o terraza con vista a al jardín botánico.

2. Hacienda San José

Mágicos caminos con arcos de flores le dan la bienvenida a la Hacienda San Jose. Colores exquisitos decoran cada esquina de ésta Hacienda, haciendo los días luminosos y las noches misteriosas a la luz de las velas. Esta histórica casa que antiguamente fue una plantación henequenera está ubicada cerca del famoso sitio arqueológico Chichen Itza y ofrece una atmósfera que lo hará remontarse al pasado.

Pase una mañana en nuestra alberca al aire libre, en medio de la vegetación tropical y descanse bajo el sol en una hamaca típica de la región. Déjese consentir por un masaje en la palapa. Después de esto disfrute comida regional con un toque gourmet del restaurante con vista a los jardínes o una cena romántica rodeada de árboles exóticos y la luz de la luna.

TripAdvisor ha otorgado a la Hacienda San Jose el Certificado de Excelencia para el 2011

3. Hacienda Puerta Campeche

Una paleta de colores elegantemente elegidos y una variedad de texturas caracterizan este hotel. Es una joya que ofrece una impecable colección de históricas casas restauradas del siglo XVII. Camine por los rincones de los profundos amarillos y anaranjados, explorando el estilo de vida tradicional con modernos lujos. Descubra la belleza de una hacienda mexicana además de un servicio atento y personalizado.

Recorra la exclusiva piscina, con huecos secretos y ventanas abiertas que ofrecen vistas a un mundo externo de belleza. Pasee por el jardín, con una sorprendente variedad de colores vibrantes impresos en las paredes de piedra del siglo XVII. Después de la puesta del sol, recorra la romántica azotea y disfrute de la cocina tradicional mientras observa los tonos frescos de los azules reflejados en el cielo de la medianoche en el restaurante La Guardia.

4. Hacienda Uayamón

Arquitectura colonial, altos techos, elegante decoración y jardínes selváticos lo esperan en Hacienda Uayamon. Construída en 1700, Hacienda Uayamon refleja el misticismo y la magia de la historia que precede a esta Hacienda. Pasear por los caminos escuchando el sonido de las ranas, las iguanas y algunos otros animales selváticos, o descubrir el sitio arqueológico de Edzna son algunas de las actividades que podrá experimentar durante su estancia. Hacienda Uayamon ha sido nombrado uno de los "50 hoteles que amamos" por la revista Nat Geo en español en la edición de junio 2010 y fué galardonada por la revista Travel & Leisure en los Global Vision Awards 2010 con el premio "artisan revival".

Sumérjase en la relajante alberca al aire libre, construída en medio de las ruinas de uno de los edificios de la Hacienda. Renueve su espíritu tomando un masaje en el spa que se ubica en lo que antiguamente era la "tienda de raya" de la Hacienda cuando ésta funcionaba como tal. Por las noches, disfrute de una cena romántica a la luz de las velas, disfrutando de una cocina a base de mariscos e ingredientes de la región.

5. Hacienda Temozón

Es una residencia majestuosa situada en el corazón de la Península de Yucatán, la cual recrea la belle epoque del sureste mexicano. Sus 28 habitaciones y suites se han habilitado con detalles exquisitos y están localizadas en la edificación principal del siglo XVI, rodeadas de hermosos jardines.

Se puede evocar el esplendor de épocas pasadas, mientras se reciben las atenciones y servicios que corresponden a un hotel de cinco estrellas y una atención especializada que le hará sentir como si estuviera en casa. Aprenda sobre historia, sobre nuestro papel en el contexto social de esta tierra en constante evolución, y de la rica unión de la cultura antigua y moderna. Deléitese con los sabores de la cocina yucateca, con la herencia arquitectónica que se manifiesta en sus construcciones, así como con las zonas arqueológicas, pueblos coloniales y reservas naturales.

Está histórica casa que antiguamente fue una plantación henequenera está ubicada cerca del famoso sitio arqueológico Chichen Itza y ofrece una atmósfera que lo hará remontarse al pasado.

Pase una mañana en la alberca al aire libre, en medio de la vegetación tropical y descanse bajo el sol en una hamaca típica de la región. Déjese consentir por un masaje en la palapa. Después de esto disfrute comida regional con un toque gourmet del restaurante con vista a los jardínes o una cena romántica rodeada de árboles exóticos y la luz de la luna.

Small Luxury Hotels in Mexico

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The main purpose of this article is to let you know the hotels in Mexico Small Luxury Hotels of the World consider most interesting.

La Casa que Canta (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo)

In one of southern Mexico’s most beautiful villages on the Pacific coast

Like a cluster of mink-capped mushrooms clinging to the cliff face, the extraordinary tiered architecture of La Casa Que Canta Hotel is both striking and beautiful. Coupled with the building, the attentive service, delectable cuisine, the spa, the infinity-edged pool and the amazing views across Zihuatanejo Bay are all equally superb.

Every room and suite has a breathtaking view of the sea. Small details like the flower petal designs laid out on the beds each day show an extra attention to detail. Suites benefit from large terraces, hand-crafted furniture and a complimentary mini-bar. It is all magical but the pool with backdrop of rock, palms and tumbling flowers is sublime.

Loma del Mar Thalasso Spa Resort (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo)

This hotel has just 16 stunning suites each with a private balcony, a championship golf course, three superb pools, a private beach area and the most sophisticated Thalasso Wellness Centre and Spa.

Make the most of the three pools at Loma del Mar. The outdoor infinity pool has overhead cascades for neck and shoulder hydro massage while the seawater pool provides a series of hydro apparatus for both underwater and overhead thalassotherapy. The smallest pool has a higher level of salt for flotation therapy with underwater music.

Anticavilla Hotel (Cuernavaca)

Colonial splendour with a modern twist in the heart of Cuernavaca

Anticavilla Hotel is a colonial-style manor house close to the centre of Cuernavaca, that has undergone extensive renovation to create a stunning boutique hotel set in pretty gardens with a pool. There is also a gourmet Italian restaurant, large works of contemporary art in the rooms and an indulgent spa.

Spend days relaxing by the pool and indulging in relaxing spa treatments. Head into Cuernavaca, often referred to as ‘The City of Eternal Spring’ due to its pleasant year-round climate. Location

Esencia Hotel (Playa del Carmen)

The spaciousness of Esencia allows an eclectic choice of accommodation in its 29 rooms (17 are suites): the main house has just nine rooms spreading themselves - with a very unique style - over its three storeys; each with large sun terraces and mesmerising sea views. Lost in the grounds are two private houses, both with four garden room annexes, perfect for friends and families, and there are a further ten individual garden suites with private solariam and plunge pools. An example of Esencia's difference is the local cuisine: world-class but with a twist! For example, one of the chef's specialities is seafood baked underground in banana leaves!

Villa Rolandi Thalasso Spa Gourmet & Beach Club (Isla Mujeres)

A stylish and tranquil spa resort on Isla Mujeres

Discover the natural charm of the Mexican Caribbean and Isla Mujeres. A haven of tranquillity nestled between a powder soft, white sandy beach and the turquoise waters of the Makax Lagoon, this is a romantic escape with a gourmet restaurant, a magnificent spa, infinity-edged pool and a private yacht.

Try swimming with dolphins, or go whale shark watching between June and September. Take the hotel yacht to Cancun for a round of golf at the Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed golf course. Return for gourmet Swiss-Northern Italian cuisine at Villa Rolandi’s restaurant with the lights from Cancun twinkling across the water, in the distance.

Hacienda de San Antonio (Colima)

A stunning colonial hacienda on a coffee plantation

The most exquisite jewel of a place, Hacienda de San Antonio sits high up in the Colima hills at the foot of a volcano on a 5000-acre ranch and coffee plantation.

At Hacienda de San Antonio, it feels as though you are staying in an elegant family home. From the coral pink exterior to the charming suites with superb works of art, by leading artisans, on display, the hotel is a reflection of the Mexican tradition of arts and crafts. For the ultimate treat, stay in one of the truly sumptuous Grand Suites.

Currently, Hacienda de San Antonio has a sister property Cuixmala Hotel,

which was a great mansion in a nature reserve that was once only available as a private rental. Now it is an intimate retreat open to individual guests—but still requires some deep pockets for the air of exclusivity.

Guaycura Hotel

Surrounded by historic buildings in the artistic haven of Todos Santos

In an exquisitely converted 19th-century brick property, in the former colonial area of Todos Santos, Hotel Guaycura has just 14 exclusive suites with panoramic town and sea views. Expect a high level of personal attention, a delightful spa with a marble steam room, a rooftop pool and lounge, fine dining and beach club with a large palapa.

Algunas de las Tendencias Primavera-Verano 2012

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Las Semanas de la Moda de Nueva York, Madrid, Milán y Paris nos sirven para conocer las tendencias de la próxima Primavera-Verano 2012, y algunas serán:

El estilo preppy (muy utilizado en Tommy Hilfiger), es un american way of life: chalecos de punto, blazers, polos, faldas de tablas

Los colores se suavizan, para traernos los colores pastel: amarillo limón, verde mento, lilas, rosas bebés, etc.

Se pronostica que la próxima temporada todo se combinará. Partes de arriba estampadas que se combinan con pantalones y faldas con el mismo estampado. DKNY lleva al paroxismo esta tendencia combinando además los bolsos, los zapatos y los sombreros.

Una de las tendencias más claras y destacadas son los estampados étnicos o tribales.

Damos la bienvenida a las Bermudas, una prenda mucho más elegante y adecuada para todo tipo de ocasiones.

En cuanto a complementos, sombreros y turbantes dominaban las últimas temporadas veraniegas. Y volverán a ser tendencias importantes en 2012.

HOTELES HABITA

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Hotel Habita - México D.F., México

Habita es el primer hotel de diseño contemporáneo de la Ciudad de México. Ubicado en la zona residencial de Polanco, una colonia de moda con camellones arbolados, selectos restaurantes y las más elegantes boutiques, el visitante puede gozar de cultura y diversión en el corazón de la Ciudad de México y este nuevo centro de negocios. El edificio remodelado de los años cincuenta, ha ganado una nueva identidad en espacio y diseño gracias a su sugerente fachada de vidrio esmerilado.

Deseo - Playa del Carmen, México
Ubicado en la mágica zona de Playa del Carmen, el hotel DESEO convierte el viaje en una experiencia de vanguardia, diseño y excelente gusto.
Hace especial énfasis en un diseño contemporáneo, realizado con materiales naturales típicos de la región, como manglares y mármol crema maya. Las habitaciones, que durante el día se transforman en salas de estar, se destacan por sus creativos detalles: un kit básico para playa, uno para la fiesta, cama king size, hamacas, aire acondicionado, mini bar, teléfono inalámbrico, un canal de música y caja de seguridad. Además, DESEO cuenta con servicio de Internet en la recepción, cocina de autoservicio y biblioteca.
Al centro del hotel, se ubica la terraza y pool-deck que aloja un lounge, espacio de reunión. Aquí, el huésped puede relajarse al aire libre sobre las enormes camas y los cómodos puffs, dispuestos al lado del jacuzzi y de la original alberca genialmente diseñada.

Condesa D.F. - México D.F., México

EN LA TERRAZA DEL CUARTO PISO DESTINADA PARA EL DESCANSO, SE PUEDE DISFRUTAR DEL SMART SUSHI MENU Y BEBIDAS QUE OFRECE EL HEALTHY BAR, MIENTRAS SE CONTEMPLAN LAS VISTAS DEL CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC Y DEL PARQUE ESPAÑA. UN ESPACIO ÚNICO EN LA CIUDAD.

Azúcar - Veracruz, México

Se encuentra en el Golfo de México. Este hotel es un tributo a Celia Cruz y a la industria azucarera. En la costa esmeralda con arquitectura rustica tropical y ranchera, ofrecen la perfecta sensación de relajación e informalidad.

La Purificadora - Puebla, México

El lobby es uno de los espacios más ac ogedores del hotel ya que cuenta con dos chimeneas y una vista espectacular a la iglesia de San Francisco.
El hotel cuenta con tres salones de diferente tamaño para juntas de negocios, proyecciones, ruedas de prensa, entre otros eventos.

Habita MTY - Monterrey, México

El único hotel de diseño en el norte del país. Ubicado en la zona residencial de San Pedro, se distingue por su arquitectura contemporánea e interiores totalmente blanco y negro combinados con vistas únicas a la Sierra Madre.

Distrito Capital - México D.F., México

Ubicado en la parte más alta de la Ciudad de México - en la zona de rascacielos de Santa Fe - Este hotel es muestra de lo cool que se ha convertido México D.F.

Maison Couturier - Veracruz, México

Maison Couturier es una antigua finca en el trópico veracruzano construida por inmigrantes franceses en el siglo XIX. Rodeada por plantaciones de plátano, limonares y vegetación tropical; esta finca ha sido convertida en una pequeña “Pensión agrícola” de nueve cuartos con terrazas privadas y detalles de mobiliario antiguo.

Boca Chica - Acapulco, México

Con un diseño clásico de los 50’s tipo ameba la alberca de boca chica ofrece una vista única a la Isla de la Roqueta -una reserva natural de Acapulco-.

Su enfoque hacia la salud es sencillo, usan ingredientes naturales y herbales, aromaterapia artesanal, compresas curativas inspiradas en la medicina tradicional y scrubs dulces aplicados por manos intuitivas.

CHIC & BASIC HOTELS

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Chic & Basic

http://www.chicandbasic.com/

Es una cadena hotelera catalana que cuenta con:

Hoteles

Chic & Basic Born Barcelona

Chic & Basic Rambles Barcelona

Chic & Basic Atocha Madrid

Chic & Basic Mayerling Madrid

Chic & Basic Amsterdam

Hostales

Chic & Basic Colors Madrid

Chic & Basic Tallers Barcelona

Apartamentos

Chic & Basic Bruc Barcelona

Chic & Basic Born Barcelona

Chic & Basic Urquinaona Barcelona

ROOM MATE HOTELS

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ROOM MATE HOTELS

http://www.room-matehotels.com

Es una cadena española que bautiza a sus hoteles con nombres de personas.

Inician con las premisas de ofrecer hoteles céntricos (casi siempre en centros urbanos), modernos (decoración), y con precios accesibles.

En Madrid, los integrantes de su familia son: Mario, Laura, Alicia, Oscar

En Barcelona su familia es: Emma

En Salamanca está Vega

En Málaga tienen a: Lola, Larios

En Oviedo cuentan con: Marcos

En Granada su familia es: Leo

En Miami Beach su pariente es: Waldorf

En New York su integrante es: Grace

En Buenos Aires su familia es: Carlos

En México cuentan con: Valentina

HOSPES HOTELS

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HOSPES

www.hospes.es

Amerigo – Alicante

Lighten dream by the Mediterranean light, is how we describe Hospes Amérigo. An environment that lures and invites: because relaxation, vitality and inspiration are more than just words. The austere architectural beauty and the elegant interior design are combined in a variety of spaces with unique characteristics such as, exquisitely and elegantly decorated rooms. A gastronomic experience at the Monastrell Restaurant that enhances the freshest Mediterranean ingredients from the market and, as a final point, an atmosphere that keeps away the day by day routine and remain attached to the magical spell of Alicante. The hotel is located, in the historical heart, of a former Dominicos convent, with amazing sights of the castle of Santa Barbara. And, just a few steps away, the Postiguet beach is situated within the city itself.

Las Casas del rey de Baeza – Sevilla

This enclave of typically Sevillian architecture was a neighborhood patio in the eighteenth century. Nowadays, is the perfect scenery to free your imagination and let yourself go. Its 41 rooms allow guests to discover the decorated places with columns, ceramics, seagrass and stone, earthenware pitchers and traditional works of art, together with colonial style furniture in a fresh and friendly ambience. The Senzone Restaurant, a culinary space devoted to the local flavors of Sevilla and Andalusia, is a comfortable and romantic space. Discover the Bodyna Spa, a universe of natural elements mixed together to create peace and tranquility, along with the swimming pool-solarium on the roof, with its unique views of the historical city centre.

Hospes Madrid – Madrid

The Hospes Madrid is a marvelous fully renewed building of 1883 with 41 rooms. Located right next to the Parque Del Retiro, the city centre’s major green space, and in front of Puerta de Alcala. In it, guests are given a singular combination of peace and urban life in the very heart of Madrid. Experience the exclusive history of the Barrio de Salamanca by tasting the best local cuisine at our Senzone Restaurant Puerta de Alcalá or discover the Bodyna Spa, a universe of natural elements mixed together to create peace and tranquility.

Maricel – Mallorca

In every corner of Hospes Maricel our guests will be enchanted by the rhythm of the waves lapping on the shore. Is all about awakening the senses to contemplate the delicate light and the gentle breeze of the island where past, present and future coexist in perfect harmony. The exquisitely subtle building design with ¨Marjades¨ style and the amazingly beautiful natural caves, make Hospes Maricel a joy to behold thanks to its historical beauty and modern approach.

Palacio de los patos – Granada

The Hospes Palacio de los Patos yokes a 19th-classic century palace to an uncompromising modern new wing of design scheme. Relying heavily on minimalist materials such as stone, glass and metal, the palace’s alabaster-white interiors are sleek spaces filled with light. The hotel has 42 exquisitely decorated rooms, a Senzone restaurant that represents the Andalucían culinary tradition and a Bodyna spa famous for offering a peaceful rejuvenation for both body and mind.

Palacio del Bailio – Córdoba

Hospes Palacio Del Bailío is the first five stars Hotel located in Cordoba's historical heart; it emerges as an inspiring balance between the past and the present and represents an equilibrium of history, art, wellbeing and rest. The Palace has been built during the 16th century and in 1982 was declared a Cultural Heritage Monument. Feel the historical and traditional atmosphere through the ruins of an ancient Roman house while enjoying the flavors of the best innovative-modern cuisine at our Senzone Restaurant and Tapas Bar. Discover the Roman baths at the Bodyna Spa, a universe of natural elements mixed together to create peace and tranquility for both body and mind.

Palau de la Mar – Valencia

Is an imposing baronial mansion of the XIX century where time stands still. Is a new addition to the cultural and creative scene of Valencia one of Spain’s most lively cities that will amaze your senses. Hospes Palau de la Mar (Palace of the sea) main characteristics are art and illusion, energy and style in a two palace edifice in the city centre. The noble quality of its architecture dissolves in a soft pearly glow of the interior while enhancing the richness of a beautiful aromatic garden, a Senzone restaurant that presents a range of local dishes, prepared with the finest Valencian ingredients. The Bodyna Spa, an experience of pure revitalization for body and mind. Palau de la Mar is a creative reflection of imagination that echoes the surrounding city, where tradition and innovation, are one and the same.

Villa Paulita – Puigcerdà

Once a family-owned summer residence, Hospes Villa Paulita has been transformed into a relaxing getaway located in the heart of Puigcerdà, on the shores of its emblematic lake and surrounded by the Schierbeck Park. The hotel combines nature with nurture in three elegant buildings of 38 rooms: An original 19Th century villa complete with French neo-classical elements and two newly built annexes. The effect is an artful composition of historic and contemporary design, a creative reflection of imagination, and an authentic look to the city of Puigcerdà. The best cuisine in Cerdanya can be enjoyed at the Senzone L’Estany, the hotel’s gourmet restaurant with the best views to the lake; which offers a variety of local dishes, a balanced cuisine between sophistication and tradition. And don’t forget the Bodyna Spa, an experience of pure revitalization for body and mind.

EL PALAUET - LIVING BARCELONA - PRIVATE RESIDENCE

The emblematic modernist streetlamps of the Paseo de Gracia, designed by Pere Falqués Urpí, flood the façade of one of the most characteristic buildings with light, El Palauet, built in 1906 in the heart of Barcelona.
The building, after a painstaking refurbishment, exudes respect for its historic past. Outside, the stone and wrought iron sections are characteristic of Catalonian Modernism, both beautiful and elegant. Inside, visitors sense the harmony and serenity, thanks to careful interior design that combines absolute respect for the original and serenely beautiful decorative elements with innovative technology and materials to create a bright and welcoming atmosphere: the colours are delicate, brilliant white seems to sprout from the objects, the furniture is a blend of avant-garde design and classical style. Experiencing this atmosphere allows the flowing of sensations that calm and inspire the mind.

Lancaster – Paris

Located on the Champs Élysées - Arc de Triomphe, the Hospes Lancaster is an exclusive and intimate boutique hotel that was constructed in the year of 1889. A Hotel so rich in history that represents the essence of the most refined Parisian culture. The interior exhibits a vast collection of art and antiques. Contemporary and traditional elements merge into an absolute balance. Every detail is taken care of to experience a classic and elegant atmosphere.
Its 57 rooms are situated around a beautiful Zen-inspired patio that creates a space of silence and discretion. Hospes Lancaster, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, owns the Hotel restaurant, La Table du Lancaster, with a Michelin star, under the direction of the award-winning Chef Michel Troigros.

FOUR SEASONS

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FOUR SEASONS

FOUR SEASONS México D.F.

Embracing a romantic fountain courtyard, this Mexico City luxury hotel provides a soothing oasis, complete with spa, pool and health club. Positioned on the Paseo de la Reforma, near Chapultepec Park and the popular Polanco neighbourhood, Four Seasons Hotel México, D.F. places you in the midst of the capital’s leading business, shopping and residential areas. Thoughtful Four Seasons care perfects every moment.

FOUR SEASONS Punta Mita, México

Enjoy Pacific Luxury nearby Puerto Vallarta. Surrounded by white sand beaches and majestic mountains, this tropical retreat offers oceanfront dining, revitalizing spa Apuane and golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus. Enjoy stunning sea views from this exclusive resort of Riviera Nayarit, a celebration of design and distinguished Mexican heritage.

BANYAN TREE

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BANYAN TREE

CABO MARQUES - ACAPULCO

http://www.banyantree.com/en/cabo_marques/

Discover the charm, romance, and dramatic sunsets of the Pearl of the Pacific

Experience the breathtaking sunsets, halcyon days and miles of beautiful beaches of Acapulco at Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués.

Billed as the "Pearl of the Pacific", Acapulco has everything you dream about when it comes to a beach paradise. A resort with a distinct Asian flavour, Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués is built on high stilts over dramatic cliffs, offering spectacular views amidst signature Banyan Tree comforts.

Stay at the Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués and discover the allure of Acapulco, a city that has drawn and charmed countless visitors since its beginnings as a sleepy fishing village.

MAYAKOBA – RIVIERA MAYA

http://www.banyantree.com/en/mayakoba/

The epitome of luxury resort living, Banyan Tree Mayakoba brings Asian hospitality to the beautiful and idyllic Riviera Maya. The resort is situated within the private gated integrated resort development of Mayakoba.

Along the Riviera Maya coast, home to the second-largest coral reef in the world stretching from the Yucatán to Guatemala, Mayakoba offers a unique ecosystem of carefully maintained dunes, mangroves and freshwater lagoons – home to a myriad of indigenous species of fish and birds.

Banyan Tree Mayakoba brings you to new heights of resort living, conveniently located 40 minutes away from Cancun International airport.

CAPELLA HOTELS

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CAPELLA HOTELS
Cabo San Lucas – Riviera Maya – Ixtapa – Düsseldorf – Singapore – New York – Velden – Niseko – Georgetown – Bangkok

Capella CABO SAN LUCAS
http://www.capellahotels.com/cabosanlucas/facilities-en.html

Explore the history and heritage of San Jose del Cabo, the ‘Old Town,' or experience downtown Cabo via our privately owned Dos Mares tunnel carved through the heart of the mountain, the only one of it's kind in Mexico.

At the resort, join us for dinner in a dramatic, alfresco setting suspended over the crashing waves of the ocean. Keep your body in peak condition with luxury amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym and fitness center. Discover our 12,000 square foot Auriga spa, featuring outdoor treatment rooms. Everything you want to pamper and delight is here, just for you, at Capella Pedregal, our Los Cabos luxury resort.

CAPELLA IXTAPA ZIHUATANEJO

http://www.capellahotels.com/ixtapa/gallery-es.html

This Ixtapa property has a private beach. Dining options at Capella Ixtapa include 3 restaurants. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves cooked to order breakfasts (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include 2 outdoor swimming pools. Also located on site are a health club, a sauna, a fitness facility, and a steam room. The property's full service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, and facials. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Wedding services, limo/town car service, and tour/ticket assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a library, and valet parking.

Capella Bahia Maroma
Riviera Maya, Mexico OPENING 2012

Ideally situated along the Riviera Maya on almost a mile of pristine beachfront, Capella Bahia Maroma is set opposite the world's second largest coral reef - the Great Maya Reef and in close proximity to Chichen-Itza, recently named one of the seven wonders of the world.

Capella Bahia Maroma will feature individual villas opening out directly to the Caribbean, as well as the only private, championship golf course in the Yucatan with three holes seaside, an Auriga Spa, a beach club, gourmet restaurants and luxurious residences.

THE TIDES HOTELS

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The Tides Riviera Maya

http://espanol.tidesrivieramaya.com/gallery/

Consiéntase Viviendo la Experiencia de un Lujoso Resort & Spa en la Riviera Maya

Ubicado sobre la blanca arena en Playa del Carmen y asentado en la selva tropical. Es un resort que da la sensación de haber sido invitado a una exclusiva villa privada con un spa sorprendente. Nuestro refugio, el resort de playa, cuenta con un lujoso spa que ofrece todos los servicios, un reconocido restaurante, un lounge con "cocina mayaterránea," más de 11 kilómetros de playas de blanca arena y paseos a ciudades y ruinas antiguas de la región.

Indulge in a Luxury Mexico Vacation in the Riviera Maya

Located on the white sands of Playa Del Carmen, this Mexico luxury resort is nestled in the tropical forest. Our beachfront luxury Playa Del Carmen hotel is a resort refuge and has a full service luxury spa, an award-winning restaurant and lounge featuring "Mayaterranean Cuisine," seven-miles of white-sand beach, and trips to nearby ancient cities and ruins.

The Tides Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

http://espanol.tideszihuatanejo.com/photogallery/

El Resort y Spa Más Romántico de Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

The Tides Zihuatanejo es un romántico escondite que reposa a lo largo de una de las playas más hermosas de México. El resort está conformado por habitaciones tipo "casita" con pisos en terracota y cabañas con techos de palma que se incorporan a los diferentes tonos de verde que producen las palmeras de coco, los jardines tropicales y el envolvente ambiente de suaves cascadas.

35 habitaciones y 35 suites, todas de lujo, constan de "casitas" de uno o dos niveles, construidas inspirándose en el estilo adobe y decoradas con piezas de arte mexicano de la localidad y cubiertas con colores vibrantes, característicos de los trópicos. Todas las habitaciones de este hotel en Zihuatanejo son únicas en cuanto a diseño y cuentan con terraza o balcón privado. Las suites incluyen también una alberquita volada al aire libre con vistas maravillosas.

El resort cuenta con ms de 300 metros de playa privada a lo largo de las aguas azules de la espléndida costa del Pacífico con camastros en madera de teca, exclusivas palapas y cabañas privadas por doquier. Los huéspedes pueden disfrutar de tres piscinas incluyendo una espectacular piscina sin límites - que pareciera unirse directamente con las aguas del mar Pacífico.

Su íntimo spa cuenta con seis cabinas para tratamientos y Gimnasio. Las actividades recreativas del lugar son considerables e incluyen tenis, golf, buceo, esnórquel, paseos a caballo, windsurfing, pesca de altura, esquí acuático, kayaking y yoga. La galardonada gastronomía Pacífico-Mexicana en dos restaurantes gourmet y el ameno ambiente de tres bares complementan una experiencia vacacional en la Riviera Mexicana auténticamente cautivadora.

The Tides Zihuatanejo

Experience Complete Luxury at this Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Resort in Mexico

This luxury hotel in Mexico offers cool garden waterfalls and enchanting lagoons. Elegant adobe-inspired villas are nestled along one of Mexico's premier beaches. The Tides Zihuatanejo, formerly Hotel Villa del Sol, is Zihuatanejo Bay's most romantic hideaway.

Included on Travel + Leisure's 500 List and named "Most Outstanding Hotel" by Condé Nast Johansens, The Tides Zihuatanejo blends the casual romance of beachfront lifestyle with the coveted seclusion of a lush garden retreat. Seventy luxury hotel guestrooms and suites afford stunning jungle and ocean views across a tranquil private beach. Relaxed contentment is made complete with award-winning Mexican-Pacific cuisine, three swimming pools, an intimate spa and superb service.

The Tides South Beach, Miami

http://www.tidessouthbeach.com/gallery/

South Beach Miami Luxury Hotel

The Diva of Ocean Drive

An icon of Art Deco architecture on Miami's popular Ocean Drive, The Tides South Beach debuted a provocative new design in the Fall of 2007 by trendsetting designer Kelly Wearstler. The glamorous new design re-dresses the hotel's interiors incorporating elements from the sea, rich textures, sunset colors and vintage recreations with a nod to its illustrious past while setting new standards for future hotel design.

Our South Beach boutique hotel features forty-five stylish luxury suites all offering expansive ocean views. Spacious hotel accommodations range from Oceanfront Studio Suites of 550 square feet to the 2,600 square foot Tides Suite.

Personalized service is taken to new heights with the introduction of dedicated personal assistants for each hotel guest. Whether you forgot an important detail for your business meeting, or perhaps are in need of concierge services for your at our South Beach Miami hotel, personal assistants are at guests' beck and call for all requests from the routine to outlandish.

Renowned for its sophisticated yet informal beachfront presence, The Tides South Beach is the flagship of an emerging brand of Tides resorts in coastal destinations, ideal for South Beach vacations, romantic getaways, business travel to Miami, and more.

Hoteles & Resorts

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