Abu Dhabi, UAE
Hotel: St. Regis Abu Dhabi
When: April 2016
FEATURED ATELIER AMENITIES:
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OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: Great location, walking distance to Emirates Palace and just a quick cab ride away to the Sheikh Grand Mosque. They also have a great pool and beach area just for a good relaxing getaway.
- Overall Impression: Grand is an understatement
- Style: Haute Couture
- Location: Central on the Corniche
- Rooms: Superior
- Amenities: St. Regis has my all-time favorite product. Remède.
- Food: Best in-room dining
- Service: Top Notch
- Technology: Flat screen TVs
- Family or Pet Friendly: Great for families
- In the know: Tunnels connect hotel to beach
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: While most resorts have butlers, here is special. They have 1 butler for every 1 or 2 rooms. Where as most places it is 1 butler for every 8-10 rooms. This is the place you go to, to not be seen or heard. Ultimate privacy. Also have some of the best water high tech toys, such as the Sea Bob and Submarine.
- Food: Delicious and varied
- Service: Best of the best
- Technology: Up to date and easy butler phone
- Family or Pet Friendly: Awesome Kids Club
- In the know: Book a butler in advance
- Overall Impression: True Paradise
- Style: Haute Couture
- Location: Remote
- Rooms: Five Star
- Amenities Highlights: Too many to list - Clarins Products
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: The Beach Villas with pool have great privacy and at a lower cost. The value at this property is very good. During whale shark season, they allow you to put your name down to get a call (no matter what time) to go "swimming" with them, or if you prefer to just watch them from above the water. Como Properties are known for health and wellness, they have yoga in the mornings!
- Food: Limited choices - gets a little repetitive after a few days
- Service: Friendly and attentive
- Technology: Limited
- Family or Pet Friendly: Not my first choice for kids
- In the know: The bread is outrageous!
- Overall Impression: Privacy rules
- Style: Island Chic
- Location: Walkable
- Rooms: Large and stylish
- Amenities Highlights: Morning Yoga
The Maldives
Hotel: One&Only Reethi Rah
When: April 2016
FEATURED ATELIER AMENITIES:
One Reethi Rah Kaftan and a candle
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS: Lively and energetic. Great live band in the evenings and they have fantastic cocktails. Check out Fanditha Bar for their happy hour during sunset! They also have a rock climbing wall, tennis court, soccer field, and an art studio. Can easily spend days here with out getting bored.
- Food: Spectacular
- Service: Friendly and attentive
- Technology: Up to date - butler phone
- Family or Pet Friendly: Kids Only Zone
- In the know: Reserve a water villa for extra privacy
- Overall Impression: Fabulous
- Style: Island Chic
- Location: Central
- Rooms: Very private
- Amenities: Beach Club