Luxury village house

Property summary
Family Death Means We Must Sell! Large stone house in a Bastide village Sw France beautifully restored by a British Airways captain as main home, with ceiling fans, terracotta floor tiles throughout and beams everywhere, fully centrally heated and heated pool. Mansonville, one the prettiest villages in the area is only 50 mins from Toulouse airport or 1 hr 15 mins from Bordeaux airport. The village is only five mins from the autoroute. This a safe and secure family home which fronts onto 'La Place' and backs onto open land on the side of a small hill. This house is for those who want low maintenance and time to chill out by their own pool. The house has been totally professionally renovated including new roof to provide ' guest end ' and ' best end ' accommodation. Large family dining kitchen with stairs to guest end. Guest end comprises three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, full bathroom and additional toilet with wash handbasin. Ground floor lounge with wood-burning Toulouse brick fire ( glass-fronted), second staircase off lounge to ' best end '. Best end comprises upper lounge with outside covered stairs to poolside; door to master bedroom Large ensuite Italian tiled bathroom . Small dressing hall with stairs to two large his/hers dressing rooms which could provide two extra bedrooms. Also on the ground floor is a bar with double-fronted french doors to a lower patio and Bbq area. Access from bar to integral garage / boiler drying room. Outside,small illuminated, electrified terraced garden on two levels, heated, liner pool. Catslide roof , providing covered poolside dining area, further patios and poolside toilet with wash handbasin. More info sumner-family co uk.

Main characteristics
220 m² of habitable surface (2368 sqFt)
300 m² of land (3229 sqFt)
9 rooms
4 bedrooms
fuel-fired central heating
good structural condition

Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre

Whistler Blackcomb is one of the most desirable and breathtaking locations in Canada and is home to Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, which offers a world of luxury and elegance that is unsurpassed.
EXPERIENCE
At Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, experience the contemporary yet intimate ambience of one of the hottest Whistler boutique hotels situated in the heart of Whistler Blackcomb. In winter, hotel guests with Whistler accommodations can enjoy over 8,000 acres of patrolled skiing terrain on Whistler Blackcomb plus another 100,000 acres of backcountry skiing or snowmobile adventures on the surrounding Coast Mountain range. Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre consists of 83 luxury alpine suites. Suites range in size from 407 to 1,680 square feet. Accommodations at Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre include Studio Suites, One and Two Bedroom Suites, Three Bedroom Penthouse Suites and Signature Suites: Whistler Suite, Tantalus Suite, Sunridge Suite and Blackcomb Suite. Your British Columbia vacation will be enhanced while you are enjoying these Whistler accommodations complete with full kitchen with stainless steel appliance and sit-up breakfast bar, gas fireplace, balcony, large oversized windows and full baths with soaker tubs. Hirsch Bedner & Associates, Interior Designers for the hotel, created an amazing 'Whistler Space' in the signature Pacific Lounge. With the dramatic floor to ceiling windows that take in epic views of the surrounding mountains. The Pacific Lounge serves up a fantastic complimentary breakfast buffet daily to all hotel guests. Enjoy breakfast outside on the Garden Terrace in the summer or snuggle up to the gas fireplace in the Pacific Bistro.
RECOGNITION
Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre is part of Pan Pacific Hotels Resorts Conde Nast Traveler - Hot List - 2006 Pan Pacific is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance
LOCATION
Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre is located in the heart of Whistler Village, moments from the base of the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. There is access to 7000 acres of skiing stretching over eight miles, including North America's steepest mile vertical drop, and to four award-winning golf courses.

Grande Villas at World Golf Village St. Augustine

Offering ultimate luxury and excellent services, the Grande Villas at World Golf Village St. Augustine makes your stay a truly memorable one.
LocationThis property is located in the St. Augustine city of Florida and is just minutes away from the World Golf Hall of Fame as well as the beach.
RoomsThe Grande Villas consists 214 accommodation units that are gracefully decorated to meet the style and comfort requirements of the most discerning guests. Facilities and services for the disabled are also provided at this hotel.
RestaurantThe onsite restaurants Murray Bros. Caddyshack, The Legends Grille and the Augostino's serve delicious food for you to relish, in superb settings.
GeneralAt leisure, guests can indulge in a game of golf at the onsite golf course. Recreational facilities such as the gymnasium or the swimming pool can also be utilised to enhance your physical and mental well-being.
Room
Price from
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite with 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
Double/Twin
On Request
One Bedroom Suite 2 Double Beds
Double/Twin
On Request
Luxury One Bedroom Suite with 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds
Double/Twin
On Request
Two Bedroom Suite with 1 King Bed & Double Beds
Double/Twin
On Request
Hotel Facilities
Disabled facilities
Golf course
Gymnasium
Internet access
Jacuzzi / Whirlpool
Laundry facilities
Parking facilities
Reception
Swimming pool
Room Facilities
Alarm clock
Cable / Satellite TV
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Iron and ironing board
Kitchen
Microwave
Modem/data port connection
Radio
Refrigerator
Tea and coffee making facilities
Voice mail

At a Luxury French Ski Resort

At the summit of the 9,275-foot Rocher de Bellevarde peak on a crisp day, surrounded by the majestic panorama of the snow-capped Alps, one can look down the slope where Jean-Claude Killy made his name in the annals of ski history. On a recent trip, this writer stood gazing from the top and it didn't seem so daunting. During the 1968 Winter Olympics, the Frenchman won the downhill race here in just under 2 minutes, riding on skis that were prehistoric compared with today's high-performance gear. So how long, I wondered, could it take me to cover the same ground?
Agence Nuts–Val D’Isere Tourist Office
Originally a small farming village, with its quaint, stone properties and snow-filled streets, Val D’Isere has maintained its sense of tradition. Above, a view of the chalets at Val d’Isere, where its proximity to peaks on the Italian border has given the area some of the best snow coverage in Europe.
A taxing, 20-minute descent on the aptly named Face Olympique de Bellevarde slope left me gasping for breath and my ego cut down to size. But one doesn't have to be a world-class skier to have a great time in one of the most charming and spectacular winter resorts in the world, the crème de la crème of the French Alps — Val d'Isere.
Nestled between regal peaks close to the Italian border, the tiny village of Val d'Isere is home to what the locals proudly call le plus bel espace de ski du monde (the most beautiful ski area in the world).And this might not be an exaggeration. From the top of the slopes skiers can take in the tallest peak in Europe at 15,774 feet, the elegant Mont Blanc, rising to the northwest. The downhill view is equally picturesque, with sparkling slopes that lead to a dammed lake of breathtaking beauty.
Val d'Isere was first settled by a Celtic tribe in a valley that later became a main thoroughfare for commerce during Roman rule. It earned its current name in the 17th century, when locals built a church whose octagonal spire still stands as a landmark. With the installation of the first ski lift in 1936, so began Val d'Isere's transformation from hunting station to a mecca for winter sports.
The resort features two ski areas — Val d'Isere and Tignes — which together comprise Espace Killy, named for Mr. Killy, who grew up here and won three gold medals at the 1968 Olympic games. There are 90 lifts, including an underground funicular, which take you to 196 miles of downhill slopes and 27 miles of cross-country trails. Travelers could ski for a week without visiting the same route twice.
Val d'Isere is also renowned for off-piste skiing — skiing on ungroomed and unmarked slopes — with a range of terrain and exposures. Not all options offer safe conditions on the same day, but the place is so big that skiers will almost always find a good spot. Skiers also should have the right equipment and determine snow and weather forecasts before venturing on unmarked runs; it may be wise to hire an experienced mountain guide.
This year the season runs between November 26 and May 8, but skiing on the 11,335-foot Grande Motte glacier begins a month before the rest of the area is open. The resort gets an average of 20 feet of snow a year and plenty of sunshine. The high altitude all but guarantees good snow early and late in the season as well, which allows travelers to take advantage of better prices. (Early bird offers in December start at $180 for three nights in a hotel and a three-day ski pass.)
Although Val d'Isere is in France, there are no signs of perceived anti-Americanism. American skier Lindsey Kildow is a local darling and the proud owner of a cow she received from local cheese farmers after winning a World Cup downhill race in Val d'Isere last year. World Cup events are yearly affairs in the village, which will also host the World Alpine Skiing Championships in 2009. (The resort now has two Olympiads under its belt, having hosted races in 1968 and 1992.)
Val d'Isere is nearly as celebrated for its nightlife as for its mountains. Revelers choose between posh nightclubs — techno music reigns here, as it is, after all, Europe — and rowdy bars such as Dick's T Bar or a beer-and-pool joint staffed by Danish women, Le Petit Danois.
The resort offers accommodation choices for everyone, from cozy chalets at the foot of the slopes to luxury hotels on the main road to no-frills hostel-style establishments sprinkled throughout the village. For those who can afford the $500 a night for a double room ($1,000 for a suite),the best hotel is Christiania, although the luxury chalet the Eagle's Nest has its fair share of fans. The Eagle's Nest accommodates 12,with prices starting at $2,000 a week per person. The New Year's holiday is by far the most heavily booked and is significantly more expensive than Christmas, so making reservations early is wise.
Variety is also le mot du jour when it comes to culinary offerings, which range from upscale restaurants to pizza joints. For a lunch break on the mountain, visitors can sample local cheese at La Fruitiere or sausages cooked in white wine at Trifollet. In the village, La Raclette offers the Valois specialty raclette, a melted cheese dish served over potatoes, or Le Canyon's fondue, a similar dish where beaufort cheese is slowly heated on a tabletop grill and eaten with small bits of bread. But diners should avoid arriving at restaurants minutes before the posted dinnertime in an attempt to snag the best table. Although the staff already will be on the grounds and ready to receive customers, they will typically refuse even to serve drinks at the bar. Instead, guests are invited to wait outside in the snow until the precise time advertised.
The only downside to Val d'Isere is that it is not easily accessible to those departing from New York. The most convenient route is a flight to Geneva, followed by a 4 1/2-hour bus ride. A still longer, but more fun, route is to book a flight to Paris, and then board the overnight Snow Train ($415), which is legendary for its disco carriage, where passengers can dance while the train speeds at night toward the mountains. The Snow Train can be booked via RailEurope and taken to Bourg Saint Maurice, where travelers can transfer to a local bus for the 30-minute trip to Val d'Isere.

Mont Blanc Hotel Village

Designed like a tiny mountain settlement, Mont Blanc Hotel Village offers an unrivalled view of the highest mountain in Europe, Mont Blanc; truly an awesome spectacle.
Within the Aosta Valley, at the edge of the small village of La Salle, the hotel is ideally placed for reaching Aosta, the Grand Paradiso National Park, the Courmayeur ski and mountaineering resort, the Saint Vincent Casino and the nearby Savoy (France). Its 51 elegant bedrooms, some of which offer splendid views of Mont Blanc, all feature large terraces or patios as well as every modern amenity.
The hotel’s spa, ‘La Mine du Bien-être’, will lavish care and attention on your body thanks to the beauty methods of Maria Galland-Paris, while the hotel’s two restaurants, La Fenêtre and La Cassolette, will introduce you to the heights of Aosta Valley and Italian cuisine.
Location
3kms from A5 highway exit Morgex. 18kms from Mont Blanc Tunnel. 112kms from Geneva Airport. 130kms from Turin Airport.
Things to enjoy
Spa, outdoor swimming pool, heated Jacuzzi, indoor wellness area, heated indoor swimming pool with whirlpool, saunas, Turkish bath, Roman bath and sensorial showers, tennis, mountain biking.
Nearby: Golf, horse riding, fishing, rafting, paragliding, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, climbing, trekking.
Attractions: Aosta Roman remains, medieval castles, Mont Blanc, panoramic terrace of Punta Helbronner, Vallée Blanche.

Vail hotel with world-class amenities.

Steps from world-class skiing in Vail Village, the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa is a jewel among luxury Vail hotels. Guests in our cozy boutique getaway enjoy world-class amenities, including a full-scale athletic club, rejuvenating spa and award-winning restaurant.
Relax Delight in the promise of a peaceful night's rest in our carefully appointed lodge. Our 28 hotel rooms and condos are warm and inviting, with ample space to unwind. Enjoy private fireplaces, deep soaking tubs and luxurious feather beds. Our staff is standing by to ensure your every need is met.
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Rejuvenate The Spa invites guests to experience authentic spa therapy with soothing facials, massages, salon selections and our own signature treatments. Relax and enjoy a refreshment in a lounge chair in the solarium overlooking Gore Creek before and after your appointment.
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Replenish Serving healthy, flavorful cuisine that reflects the active Vail lifestyle and employs the very best in organic ingredients, the award-winning Terra Bistro offers an energetic dining experience on the banks of Gore Creek. Terra Bistro is a favorite indulgence among Vail's health conscious community.
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Recharge Our lodge is home to a state-of-the-art fitness facility, the Vail Athletic Club. With top-shelf cardiovascular equipment, free weights, circuit equipment - even a large climbing wall - the Vail Athletic Club is a destination unto itself. Choose from a large selection of fitness classes, or just stop in to enjoy our steam rooms or hot tubs

The Premier Choice Of Puerto Rico Villas

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Indulge in pure luxury within our vacation villas in Puerto Rico. Take comfort in private, fully furnished casitas - featuring stocked kitchens, separate living rooms, and round-the- clock butler service. Gaze out from your terrace, and soak in beautiful ocean or garden views. Stay nestled in your bed, and listen to the gentle sounds of the sea. These exclusive Puerto Rico vacation villas feature a wide range of luxurious amenities, including:
Evening turn-down service
Cable TV and in-room movies
High-speed Internet access, in all guest rooms and meeting areas
Entertainment center
Two-line cordless phone and restroom phone, with voicemail
Fully stocked mini bar and refrigerator
Makeup mirrors
Ceiling fans
Stereo with CD player
VCR
Dry cleaning services available
Bathrobe
Coffee / tea
Hair dryer
Iron / ironing board
Modem / dataport
Power converters, for international guests
In-room safe
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