See Some of our Luxury Hotels

See Some of our Luxury Hotels

At Boutixury we have access to hundreds of the very best luxury and boutique hotels and resorts around the World. We feel very lucky to be in the privileged position of being able to select the very best holiday accommodation for your consideration.

For a great luxury hotel experience we’d like to introduce our collection from 

Small Luxury Hotels Of The World. These are over 500 independent and privately owned hotels that are, quite simply, best in class. Hotel chains are simply not allowed in to this exclusive club. Nor are hotels that just don’t go the extra mile. Instead you have a selection of hotels who are focussed on you, and offering you a personalised service. Some of our favourite Small Luxury Hotels include:

                                           

Some of the other leading hotels of the World that are in our Luxury Hotel collection include:

One & Only - Hotels and resorts that are aptly named. 

Dubai is the One and Only Royal Mirage Resorts which houses 3 hotels, each one with its own style and personality, The Palace, The Residence and The Arabian Court.

One and Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritius was opened in 1975 and refurbished in 1999 offers unobtrusive, discreet luxury. Golfers will appreciate the Gary Player designed 9-hole golf course, and spa lovers can enjoy holistic spa treatments at the award winning facility. 

The Constance Group may not be a household name but they own some of the best hotels in the Indian Ocean including:Constance Le Prince Maurice  in Mauritius

Constance Lemuria in Seychelles

Each of their hotels  are Boutique with generally less than 100 rooms, and offer a luxurious retreat in some of the World’s most luxurious islands    

Shangri La was a legendary land named after James Hilton 1933 novel Lost Horizon. One of the World best hotel groups with 68 hotels – coming soon is the Shangri la London, which will be housed at the Shard. Also worth checking out their Traders brand hotels – normally a little less luxurious but a bit more modern – we love Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur for its great location, and the amazing Sky Bar for great cocktails overlooking the Petronas Towers

Shangri-La Bangkok in Thailand

Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-la in Malaysia PenangShangri-La Kuala Lumpur Hotel in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur

The Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort in Malaysia Penang

Mandarin Oriental currently have 42 hotels in 27 countries. Renowned for offering a luxury experience with Oriental charm

Mandarin Oriental London Hyde Park Hotel

Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

                                          

Six Senses is a hotel group with two brands – Soneva offers simple sophistication. Resorts are restricted to a limited number of rooms or villas to ensure that service levels are exceptional

Six Senses accommodation are all private pool villas with butler service. The Spa is no ordinary spa, this is a Six Senses Spa

Evason Hua Hin Thailand 

Boutixury's Spa Holidays Collection

The Boutixury Spa Holidays Collection

Imagine taking some time out from your busy life, to relax, recuperate and recharge the batteries. We all feel better for some “me time” but most of us suffer from not enough “me time”. Massage improves body circulation by flushing out toxins, and the benefit of peace and tranquillity leaving you feeling relaxed.

What better way to really look after yourself than to book a holiday that focuses on you, your body and your health. 

The leading hotels of the World have developed spa programmes with some of the leading spa companies to offer the perfect holiday combination of sun, sand sea, spa and serenity.

Some of the amazing destinations you may want to consider for your spa break holiday include: Mauritius, Seychelles, Thailand, Malaysia, Grenada, Antigua and the Caribbean generally. 

The Mediterranean is also developing spa products and destinations such as Ibiza are offering hotels for relaxation and recuperation – or for ageing ravers to benefit from the ying and yang of healthy hedonism by mixing some clubbing with some spa time. Mallorca also some beautiful luxury hotels which are perfect for a weekend break or longer trip. Greece is also a wonderful choice with Crete, Mykonos and Santorini offering world class spa hotels.

Morocco, with its rich history and culture is also developing a reputation as an emerging spa  destination. The Moroccan hammam is your way to get sparkling clean by sweating out the toxins in various steam rooms. Originally part of the Islamic ritual, it’s is as much of a social gathering for the locals. Generally the men and women bathe separately. Visitors can expect a full scrub down, to ensure dead skin is removed, a mud paste is applied followed by an oil treatment, then off to a steam room and with some treatments you will get a massage.

We have to admit we love Thailand for the fact that it’s so easy and cheap to get a massage or some reflexology from almost every street corner which offers a low-cost alternative to a spa holiday

If you haven’t been to Spa Hotel before then some of the terminology can be a bit technical but hopefully our brief explanations below will help you to decide what works for you:

Spa treatments can vary and different hotels will focus on different styles of treatments.

A to Z of Spa’s and Spa Treatments:

Acupressure – using traditional Chinese methods to apply pressure to stimulate the energy flow in the body..

Acupuncture – using needles this traditional Chinese technique uses either a low voltage current known as electro acupuncture, or pinpoint massage known as acupressure.

Affusion Shower – a shower with multiple jets using either sea water or mineral water.

Aromatherapy – Using fragrant oils this treatment is used mainly for relaxation and help combat stress.

Aromatherapy – usually using essential oils this is a great stress buster and improves circulation, eases muscle tension and generally improves your health

Ayurveda Spa – Ayurveda means:  the ancient Hindu art of medicine and of prolonging life. It’s an ancient wisdom and science of longevity and preventative medicine. It’s about longer lasting benefits of feeling good and looking great. It’s about finding a longer term solution to dealing with stress. The Ayurveda therapy are used primarily for detoxing and managing weight loss and the treatments can include massage and yoga

Caldarium – steam room with “flavoured” steam such as Jasmine

Chakra – This is an Ayurvedic term for energy ‘centre.’ It is understood that there are seven chakras, which need to be in harmony for the body to be balanced

Destination Spa – Quite simply a spa where you can relax, focus on you and your treatment needs. A good example of a destination spa is the Six Senses Sanctuary in Phuket, Thailand. Their aim is to create the best destination spa of this century. It’s all about healthy living. You will be hosted on Full Board basis, with your own individual consultation at the start of your stay. You will receive an 80 minute spa treatment per day and you will be able to join daily activities including lectures, classes and fitness programmes to keep you busy all day if you choose. You will have your own private villa and pool, together with a butler. The idea is simply to change your life – complete relaxation and focus on you and your wellbeing

Dry Flotation – float in warm water, enwrapped in a waterproof sheet

Effleurage – A massage technique that uses quick, long strokes to begin and end your treatments.

Endermologie – A French massage therapy which, it is believed reduces visible cellulite.

Flotation Tank – normally a dark chamber with Epsom salts that will ensure you float, relax and ease aches and pains.

Foot Accupuncture – Accupuncture has been proven over thousands of years to benefit a wide range of chronic and acute illnesses

Gommage - A cleaning and rehydration treatment using creams.

Hamman / Turkish Bath – hot steam room followed by a cold plunge pool and a massage scrub to  remove dead skin.

Hawaiian Massage – a more spiritual massage that is very relaxing and is aimed at creating a deep inner connection to align the heart, mind, body and soul – considered by many therapists to be the best type of massage

Hollistic Massage – the ancient healing method that releases toxins from the body – this allows the body to naturally heal itself and create the necessary balance for a healthy body

Holistic Therapies – Treatments that focussing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements of the individual.

Hot Stone Treatment - Heated lava stones together with frozen marble stones that are gently massaged onto the body.

Hydrotherapy – the use of water, and bubbles to relax and soothe aching limbs.

Hydro Bath / Pool – improves blood and lymphatic circulation using under water jets.

Indian Head Massage – Head massages can relieve stress and tension and help the mind, body and spirit. Relieving muscle tension, boosting the immune system and helping circulation.

Inhalation Therapy – used to relax and aid breathing, this therapy focuses on the inhalation of steam.

Laconium Sauna – slightly cooler than a traditional sauna which allows you to spend longer, this sauna uses light and sound to stimulate the senses

Lomi Lomi Massage - A traditional Hawaiian therapy which improves circulation and  relaxes muscles

Lymph Drainage or Lymphatic Drainage – removes and “drains” toxins using massage.

Naturopathy – using nature for medicinal benefit.

Oxygen Facial - The Oxygen Facial is a type of treatment that involves oxygen and other nutrients being applied or sprayed onto the face. Said to reduce the signs of aging.

Phytotherapy - Healing treatment with plants, such as herbs and seaweed, and in the form of aromatic essential oils and herbal and floral extracts, applied in conjunction with massage, packs and wraps, water and steam therapies, inhalation treatments, and homeopathy.

Pilates – Originated by Joseph Pilates to develop flexibility and strength.

Reflexology – The Chinese believe that happy feet means happy body – helping to restore energy flow.

Reiki -  A Japanese, non contact healing technique which uses energy tp relax and promote  wellbeing.

Seaweed Wrap – Seaweed contains minerals, vitamins, and proteins which help to detox and  improve circulation.

Shiatsu - Japanese acupressure to specific points on the body to rebalance and heal.

Shiatsu Massage -  is a Japanese massage focussing on acupressure which help to heal and rebalance the body

Shower Hydro – High pressure jets to target specific areas of the body.

Swedish Massage –a gentle massage – perfect if you don’t like your massage too painful

Tepidarium Room – a relaxation room with mood lighting and calming music.

Thalasso Pool – with a minimum of 3% salt levels, the seawater and hydro jets will help easy muscle strain.

Thalassotherapy Spa  - Thalassotherapy is a treatment that uses sea water and its effect on the skin by opening up the pores and correcting imbalances. Seaweed is also used

Thermal Spa - Thermal Spa’s have a natural source of thermal or natural water on site which are used to relax and help with general muscle aches.

In our opinion the ultimate is a Spa holiday is offered by Six Senses Resorts & Spas who offer a variety of Spa options, including the ultimate in self renewal – the Evason Hua Hin Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand where the aim is to change what you do and how you do it – forever.

Closer to home in Barcelona there is a Six Senses Spa at the Hotel Arts Hotel Arts. Located on the 42^nd and 43^rd floor, with stunning views of the city

In Mallorca, St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort is not only one of the top hotels in Europe but the Spa was voted one of the best in Europe by the readers of Conde Naste Traveller Magazine.

Ibiza is also fast reinventing itself into a chill out and spa destination. Check out the Aguas De Ibiza and the Insotel Fenicia Prestide Thalasso Spa , both in Santa Eulalia, or for a bit more life and soul take a look at the Ibiza Gran Hotel.

What exactly is a boutique Hotel ?

What Exactly Is a Boutique Hotel ?

Oxford English Dictionary definition of boutique is: “a business serving a sophisticated or specialised clientèle”. In hotel terms this can reflect a number of things: a hotel that is not part of a chain, or a hotel of stylish appearance – being a bit hip and trendy really and generally a hotel with less than 100 rooms.

The true benchmark of a boutique hotel is the service. Any hotelier or hotel company can claim to offer unrivalled, unparalleled service and offering a personal service. But offering great service is an investment in the hotels future – therefore a boutique hotel cannot cut corners or down size its customer to staff ratio.

At Boutixury we only focus on boutique and luxury hotels. Why? Well mainly because we really like staying in Boutique and Luxury hotels around the World! And therefore our business aims to seek like-minded people who will benefit from our travel experiences and knowledge, and because we work with a wide variety of hotels, airlines and tour operators we believe we will be able to find you a great price

Let us know what style of hotel you prefer: modern or traditional, informal or more formal, and we’ll seek out the right choice of hotels for you. And if like us you get a bit of wanderlust then we’ll also help you plan a multi-centre adventure.

Here are some of our favourite boutique hotels:
El Hotel Pacha in Ibiza
Es Trull de Can Palau in Ibiza
Puro Hotel in Mallorca
Hotel Sixty Two in Barcelona
Urban Hotel in Madrid
Bill & Coo Hotel & Suites in Mykonos
Katikies in Santorini

Why can't more cities be like Barcelona

Barcelona – The Ultimate Short Break City Break

Barcelona, the capital of Catalunya, offers a wide choice of boutique and luxury hotels. Barcelona is a great choice for shopping, sightseeing, sipping Rioja, taking in a pintxos (Catalan version of a tapas) bar, seafood restaurants, bars, nightlife, beautiful people, beaches and some of the best hotels in Europe…so where better for a weekend trip to  the stunning city of Barcelona… Here are a few pointers to help your planning. Getting the location of the hotel right is essential in any city and choosing a boutique or luxury hotel in Barcelona is no different. Have a look at Eixample or the new area of @22, close to the seafront.

To orientate you around this city and to make sure you see as many sights and sound of this beautiful city either explore using the extensive Metro network, or jump on one of the hop on, hop off sightseeing buses, taking in all the key areas including Sagrada Familia, the Gaudi church, one of the longest running construction projects in the World, after work started in 1882. Gaudi’s finger prints are all over Barcelona, one of his other well-known project s is Casa Batlló…

Head up to the 1992 Olympic stadium, and take in the shops on Avenguda Diaganol, Gran Via and Placa Catalunya. One of the largest and most colourful markets in Barcelona is the Mercat de la Boqueria located right on Las Ramblas. Stroll down Barcelona’s most famous street and head out towards the sea and beach area via the modern promenade

Barcelona really comes to life at night and whatever your style of nightlife then Barcelona has it all:

Head to Passeig El Born in the El Born district for an authentic view of Barcelona at night.

Rambla de Raval is a bit more edgy, and if you are looking for a vibrant gay scene then look no further… plus in the summer months Sitges is about 30 minutes away

Last time we were there we found Poble Sec to be pretty hip and happening. If sipping cocktails is more your style then head over to Port Olimpic. Most clubs are open until 3am, some until 6 am... and if you a really need to cool off then head to the sub-zero temperatures in the Ice Bar… and don’t go to bed until you’ve checked out our favourite club ROW14 http://www.row14.es/webapp/agenda - if you spend your Summer’s in Ibiza and you are missing the White Isle then this venue might just help ease you through those long winter months

But don’t rule some of the amazing hotels Barcelona  for a night out (or in) The W Hotel Barcelona is an experience in its own right with the Eclipse Bar located 26 floor up…. On some nights top dj’s will entertain you and we think the cocktails are some of the best we’ve tasted

Check Out Our Choice of Barcelona Hotels and treat yourself to a few days in this great city

Hotel in London For New Year's Eve - Start Planning Today Before Prices Go Up

Forget Halloween there are only 9 weeks to go until New Year…and where better to spend New Year on the eve of 2012.. why Lonodon of course. Savvy people book their London Hotel now because there are also some really good London Hotel Offers for New Year’s Eve if you plan ahead – and from our experience most people don’t. And as we get closer to New Year’s Eve then the hotels prices go up as they start to fill the rooms – similar to the way Low Cost Airlines manage their prices. With 2012 of course being Olympic year it’s a pretty decent assumption that Mayor Boris will want to put on an extra special night to announce to the World that London is ready and waiting to see the host city. So don’t miss out or find yourself saying you’d wished you’d planned ahead for this New Year’s Eve.. of all the New Year’s Eve’s in London surely the passing of 2011 and the arrival of 2012 promises to be the best, and judging by last year’s fireworks then probably the biggest New Year’s Eve party in the World… be part of it, enjoy it and wake up on the first day of 2012 in a boutique or luxury London hotel.. what a perfect start to what promises to be a historic year for London

And for an even more compelling argument you may not have realised that this year New Years Eve falls on a Saturday night...so you dont have to back at work until Tuesday 3rd January... so go on and make a weekend of it 

Our favourite London Hotels: Andaz at Liverpool Street, almost a hop, skip and a jump from the Olympic Stadium at Stratford.. get even closer at the Town Hall Hotel & Apartments in Bethnal Green… If you prefer heading West then why not try the Jumeirah Lowndes in Cadogan Place, or The Metropolitan Hotel just off Park Lane. 

To search all of our available New Years Eve London Hotels then just click here 

5 Star London Hotels This Weekend from £155

5 Star London Hotels This Weekend from £155

So what to do with the next weekend.. let’s face it, after the gloriously sunny one we’ve just had you know next weekend just won't compare.. so even more reason to treat yourself and your partner to a weekend in London. And if you hurry you can take advantage of some great hotel offers for some of London’s best hotels..

How about staying in the converted Town Hall Hotel and Apartments from £155 per room for Saturday night. This Bethnal Green Hotel is a real urban treat with great bars and restaurants on your doorstep, and Hoxton Square and Shoreditch not far away.

Slightly further East the Andaz Hotel at Liverpool Street is perfect for hopping on the Central Line to head West, or for a short walk across to Spitalfields and Brick Lane.. £161 gets you a double room this Saturday night

If you prefer to be on Park Lane then the Intercontinental Park Lane is currently available at £199 for a double room. Just a short walk to Bond Street, and of course Hyde Park. The West End is in easy reach for all that London’s West End offers…the bars, the restaurants, the theatre.. and the people…

To search our London Hotels then have a look at our hand-picked hotel section at: http://www.boutixury.com/London/

Miami ? My oh My !

Boutique and Luxury Miami Hotels and Holidays

Miami has an incredible selection of Boutique and luxury Hotels for you to choose. Miami is a must see and do destination where the rich and famous rub shoulders with the aspiring and unknown for the common cause of experiencing Miami.  A unique blend of Latin America influence, artistic flair and a touch of the Caribbean help to make Miami a unique and diverse destination. From family resorts to Gay Hotspots such as South Beach, known as the Gay Riviera. South Beach is a one of the world's hottest destinations for gay and lesbian fashionistas. A real favourite destination for the weekend crowd from New York, so expect weekends to be busy and full on, with hotel prices reflecting the higher demand. The Miami gay club scene is trail blazing and what happens in Miami will find its way to the UK at some point.

Choosing which boutique luxury hotel to stay in will not be an easy decision based on the high number of high end Hotels you can select.  Here are some ideas to help you choose the right are for that luxury Miami Hotel.

BAL HARBOUR – An upscale area with beautiful beaches which has been a real favourite with the Miami elite for a number of years. Head out to the Bal Harbour Shops for some high end shopping.

COCONUT GROVE – Dating back to the early 19^th Century this pedestrianised area will keep you busy with boutique shops and art galleries, as well as restaurants, bars and cafes. Look out for Coconut Grove Arts Festival (Normally held in February), the Taste of the Grove Food & Jazz Festival (Normally held in April) and the largest black heritage festival in the US at the Goombay Festival (Normally takes place in June).

CORAL GABLES – Known as “The City Beautiful” with a great selection of upmarket restaurants and boutiques, tree lined streets and parks. Head to Miracle Mile for a specialist high end shopping experience.

CUTLER RIDGE – One of the oldest towns in Miami dating back to the 1870's, head to Cauley Square and the Deering Estate at Cutler.

DORAL – Five championship golf courses and a wide choice of cultural events makes this area an aspiring place to live

DOWNTOWN MIAMI AREA – There’s always something happening in Downtown Miami. There’s more to this area than high rise buildings. There’s a whole lot of history to discover and of course some great shopping and a great choice of restaurants where you can eat yourself around the World. 

- Epic Hotel 

EVERGLADES - Within a one hour drive you can be in the Everglades National Park which is the 3^rd largest National Park in the USA

FISHER ISLAND – A private residential area located reached by ferry that lies off the southern point of Miami Beach, and close to Port of Miami. Super clean beaches, golf courses, spas and restaurants.

IALEAH – Home to Hialeah Park where you can see those pink flamingos this primarily Hispanic neighbourhood is the 5^th largest city in Florida.

HOMESTEAD – A great place to come and visit with 2 national parks: Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park with wildlife and natural beauty. Perfect for fishing and twitchers.

KEY BISCANE – Miles and Miles of glorious sandy beaches and quiet towns are waiting for you in Key Biscayne.

MIAMI BEACH – Art Deco buildings and so much more. Come for the beaches by day and the nightlife after the sun goes down. A great choice of restaurants, and of course shopping. Great selections of boutique and luxury hotels are available in Miami Beach.

MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT – with an incredible array of art galleries, showrooms and antiques shops to keep you occupied – we’re pretty sure you’ll come home with a memento or two.

MIAMI SHORES – Art Deco buildings and sit beside Mediterranean style villas in this small town that started to develop in the 1920’s.

NORTH MIAMI AREA – Situated on Biscayne Bay and home to The Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA).

NORTH MIAMI BEACH – Great for shopping and dining as well of course for the beach with North Miami Beach situated between Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

OVERTOWN – Home to the rich and famous from the 1920’s to the 1950’s (Billie Holiday and Nat King Cole to name just 2).

PINECREST – Home to Pinecrest Gardens where all year round there are shows and events taking place

SOUTH BEACH – The Gay Riviera. Home to the Art Deco Neighbourhood, to great beaches, Boutique shopping, bars restaurants and nightlife. This is the party capital of Florida… it’s one of THE places to see and be seen.  Some of our favourite luxury Hotels are here in South Beach – in our opinion if you can handle the heat then this is the place to stay.

- Delano 
- Setai South Beach  
- Tides South Beach
- The Betsy South Beach  

SOUTH MIAMI AREA – Leafy, tree lined neighbourhoods and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH – fast becoming a luxury Resort, despite more humble beginnings in the 1950’s. The Newport Fishing Pier is still pretty much an original construction from back in the day. The beautiful beach stretches for a mile

- Acqualina Resort & Spa On The Beach 

SURFSIDE BEACH / COLLINS AVENUE – The original Art Deco Miami ? Classed as "America's Rivera" this area is a hot spot for music events as well as home to a topless beach.

WESTCHESTER AREA – Home to Tropical Park, a 275-acre green area and Florida International University's South Campus.

WYNWOOD – Considered by many to be the arty hub of the Miami area with over 70 art galleries and museums.

Six Of the best Miami Boutique and Luxury Hotels:
- Acqualina Resort & Spa On The Beach 

- Delano 

- Epic Hotel   

- Setai South Beach 

- Tides South Beach

- The Betsy South Beach  

If you have a particular Miami Travel Tip you would like us to add to our blog, such as favourite bar, club restaurant, or a recommendation (or warning) then please email us and we will add your comments to our blog: email us: blog@boutixury.com

The Perfect Luxury Boutique Hotel?

The Perfect Luxury Boutique Hotel?

The term Boutique hotel is often accused of being somewhat overused. What really is the definition of a boutique hotel?  How many guest rooms are too many to be in Boutique? In Manhattan we have hotels that claim to be boutique but have 200 rooms… well for New York 200 rooms is a relatively small hotel.  So what makes the perfect Luxury Boutique Hotel?

1. Location Location Location – with trying to go all “Kirsty and Phil” on you, any decent hotel has to be in the right location. But is this really true...Surely with the right ingredients any hotel can be the right location... with a few obvious exceptions is there really a wrong location. A few years ago the idea of turning the disused Town Hall in Bethnal Green in to a boutique hotel wouldn’t have been laughed at (and sneered at too we don’t doubt) but the Town Hall Hotel and Apartments excellent hotel is helping to breathe new life in to this are of London… or the perfect location for many would be with great Sea view like the Saint John Hotel and Villas in Mykonos


2. it’s all about the décor – I must admit I do have a thing for minimalist décor in hotel rooms… All white washed and sultry... I really like Cavo Tagoo in Mykonos again (so many cool luxury boutique hotels in Mykonos) but some boutique hotels like to break with conventionality and with rooms a little different... like the Sanderson in London…bit’s also refreshing to find luxury boutique hotels that are just, well… different… Palm Springs wins hands down here with two different but great examples that are bringing a new crowd to what was once a fading resort – The Ace Hotel, and The brand new Riviera Resort & Spa.... next time you are planning a trip to New York then the Mondrian SoHo is very different to most of the bland corporate Manhattan Hotels… make your next stay in the Big Apple be more memorable… it’s not quite Alice in Wonderland, but not far from it…

3. It’s all about the romance – Sometimes you just need to get away and recharge your batteries... we don’t always book ourselves into a little secret hotel to explore a brand new city... sometimes we recognise we just need to remove ourselves from the day to day, leave the laptop at home (really, are you sure.. I think I am definitely addicted to mine!) And go in search of just not doing too much... here at Boutixury Towers we‘re really not very good at not doing much... there’s always a new hotel to find, new hotel descriptions to write and hoteliers to try and impress.. But every so often we book ourselves in to somewhere a little bit different and remind our partner that we do still love them and care about them more than anything else in the World... even if we don’t always remember to tell them or, by our actions, show them they mean everything to us…can a hotel create romance.. maybe it can create the right environment... the most romantic boutique hotel we’ve seen so far on our travels is Bill & Coo Suites (Mykonos Again).

4. It’s all about the Spa – every Cool luxury boutique hotel has to have a spa Right? A chance to really give your body the time and treatments it deserves... Well at the Sirayne Boutique Hotel and Spa ,not only can you enjoy breakfast overlooking the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains, and have the privacy of, in suites, your own private swimming pool, but the spa will leave you refreshed and relaxed with a massage where they literally walk all over you !

5. It’s all about the Personality – not like your crazy Great Aunt Mabel who is always described by the family as “the one with the interesting personality” but personality as in character.. And character in abundance like the Hotel SixtyTwo in Barcelona... in a building dating back to 1897 - feel like a local in Barcelona and get the full Catalan experience..

7. Ultimately it’s all about the Service - the most important thing about a luxury Boutique hotel. Staff who remember your name and your face. They treat you as a person and not a number ….Great service is all about knowing your customer... we won’t single out a specific hotel for excellent service as we think all out hotels offer the very best in customer care

If you would like to suggest or recommend a luxury boutique hotel then please contact me: blog@boutixury.com – I’d love to hear from you.   

So What Is It Really Like at The Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel

The Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel is the new concept for 2011. Having opened around the 1st May 2011the hotel is very much up and running. We had a VIP tour and we were very impressed - in fact so much that we've booked to go back and stay in early September.

The hotels offers a "Miami style" hotel concept where the entertainment is very much centered around the hotel. Targeting an older demographic that your average San Antonio holidaymaker the Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Club brings in some of best DJ's to the hotel about 3 or 4 times per week

During the day the hotel is calm and relaxed, getting busier as guest awake from their slumber. The volume cranks up a botch about 5 and the party is in full swing as the sun goes down, By midnight it all has to stop as local rules say you cant party 24/7 anymore (well, not officially anyway !) but after the hotel party you have plenty of optioins. Space, probably the best club on the island, is merely yards over the road, or the hotel's very own beachfront Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Club will keep the beat going, as will the other Beach bars along Playa den Bossa Beach

We really like the swim up rooms (above) and think the hotel is a great option for a clubbing based upscale Ibiza holidays. Lets be honest here, the Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel is not cheap - but you're paying for the experience which is different to any other hotel on the island, and possibly in the Med ?

With a gym, spa, hamman, Pioneer DJ room (where you can learn to DJ) then we think it's a perfect venue for a hen-do, a girls holiday, or couples who like to have fun without any kids running around - strictly adults only at the Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Club

To check availability visit: http://www.boutixury.com/Ibiza/Ushuaia-Ibiza-Beach-Hotel/
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7 Of The Best Ibiza Beaches?

7 of the Best Ibiza Beaches ?

Ibiza has some fantastic beaches, there are 54 of them in total. The most difficult decision is choosing which ones to visit. Beach living is all part of the lifestyle of Ibiza. The cost of hiring a sun lounger is controlled by the local Government so you will pay the same price on any beach - €7 per sun lounger, and €7 if you require a parasol. Nudity is very accepted on all the beaches in Ibiza, but some are more naked than others but the main resort beaches do have a more conservative dress code . 

Es Cavallet and Ses Salines are probably regarded by most people to be the best on the island. They occupy either end of the same bay which is close to the airport. Es Cavallet is probably our favourite beach in Ibiza. Parking is free if you get there early enough and if you don’t, or you really can’t face the walk then the cost is €5 at Ses Salines. Our favourite day time restaurant is located here – El Chiringuito -  and we really recommend you try the Sea Bass cooked in the local Rock Salt, with a bottle of vino to take yourself out of the sun and enjoy a leisurely lunch in simple, but typically Ibizan beach restaurant. Don’t expect to get too much change out of €120. Nudity is common here but there are plenty who prefer not to bare all.

Inbetween Es Cavellet and Ses Salines there  are a number of small coves with room for maybe 20 sunworshippers who have made the short trek for a little bit of semi-private beach. The picture below is the restaurant El Chringuito preparing for a sunset beach wedding - a great venue and location for your wedding in Ibiza

Both Es Cavallet and Ses Salines get very busy at the weekends as they are popular with the locals so our recommendation is to get there early. Our experience is that Ses Salines is less naked and more scenic that the other end of the bay with many boats mooring up to enjoy the crystal waters and maybe take a speedboat to one of the beach bars. Jockey Club (www.jockeyclubibiza.com) is probably the best known and plays some upbeat tunes to keep you entertained as the sun beats down, and Malibu (www.ibizamalibu.com)  is also great for a paella, a sangria or just sitting backing and getting a little respite from the heat. If you are looking to keep the costs down then head to the spa just about hald a mile from the beach on the right hand side of the road. Join the queue for a great (and really cheap !) bocadillo which you can munch at leisure on the beach.

Cala Jondal, most famously home to Blue Marlin (www.bluemarlinibiza.com) is a must visit if you have never been before…it’s a pebble beach and maybe there are a few wannabees but we’ve never found any attitude and everyone is there for a laid back good time. Start with a jug of sangria, take a leisurely Lunch with a bottle of wine and some Red Snapper, sleep it all off on the sunbeds.. and kiss goodbye to €300 in the process !  If you can afford it then do it.. and do it in style by arriving on a speedboat, go straight to the bar and order yourself a bottle of Moet.. that’s the way to do it at the Blue Marlin.

And if the budget wont stretch to the Blue Marlin, or if you are looking to get away from too many people (particularly at weekends where the beaches of Ibiza are very busy) then how Playa es Codolar where you can drink (cheaper!) sangria and dine (for less!) at Café Macao

If you like the idea of getting in to your hire car and heading to a small cove then we really like Es Xarco. A pebbly beach but made more comfortable with the dry sea weed that creates a comfortable mattress to chill out. It’s just round the corner from Cala Jondal so if you swim out to sea a little and see the boats all moored up just off the coast. There is a fantastic restaurant where you must try the catch of the day.

For a sandy beach with plenty going on then you would be hard pressed to beat Playa den Bossa /Platja den Bossa. A great sandy beach which shelves gently and is always busy, but without being crammed in like sardines. The various beach bars ensure that there is always some entertainment, notably Bora Bora – the original and some stay still the best – Open until 2am every night it’s the pre-club destination hang out. Bora Bora sits directly under the flightpath and roar of the engines overhead with the music pumping only adds to the great atmosphere. Further along there is the award winning Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Club with the brand new Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel (www.boutixury.co.uk/Ibiza/Ushuaia-Ibiza-Beach-Hotel) sitting right behind. Further along there is more choice with Sands, Nassau Beach Club and Delando Beach Club.

A great Family beach is Cala Longa where it feels like you can walk out to sea for ages and still the water is only up to your waist. There are usually plenty of sunbeds and parasols, and lots of space for the kids to run around or build sandcastles

Maybe you think there is a beach we should have featured then if so we’d love to hear from you at admin@boutixury.com, after all Ibiza is all about sharing the love of the island with everyone else !

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