Château Saint-Martin & Spa: A perfect Relaxation Hideaway

Looking for a perfect place to relax, unwind, and recharge your tired mind and body? Château Saint-Martin & Spa is the perfect place for you to go and it is also a place set in a very spectacular surrounding rich in history and culture. Ideally situated at the heart of the Côte d’Azur, near the sea, the sumptuous estate of the Château Saint-Martin & Spa overlooks the historical town of Vence. It offers a unique perspective over the Mediterranean coastline. The Côte d’Azur is situated in the far south-east of France and borders Italy. It is in the Alpes-Maritime department and includes the Principality of Monaco. Boasting an international airport, the Côte d’Azur is barely more than an hour’s flight from Paris or two hours from London. It is a land of contrasts with two faces, “sea and mountains”.

A fortified building from Roman times, the Château Saint-Martin & Spa was visited by the bishop of Tours in the year 350 and kept his name. Bequeathed to the Crusaders returning from Jerusalem by the Count of Provence, it became in 1150 the fief of the Knights Templar.

The current building was built and finished in 1936 on the foundations of the former Templar Commandery, perpetuating the legend of the famous lost Templar Treasure. Picturesque and entrancing ruins testify to this ancestral past.

After having restored the Château Saint-Martin & Spa in 1995 and embellishing its surroundings, the architect Luc Svetchine, also responsible for other famous creations (the Fernand Léger museum in Biot, Chagall’s house in Saint-Paul de Vence), has recently carried out more work on the property.

Two clay tennis courts are at your disposal right at the heart of the 14 hectare grounds, you can also have fun with family or friends playing the sociable sport of pétanque, on the hotel’s private court and keep in shape or enjoy a moment of well-being in its state-of-the-art fitness room. Cardio training machines and weight training equipment are available for you which will allow you to follow a fitness and exercise programme during your stay.

The Spa:

Surrounded by nature, in magnificent grounds, on a limestone rock dating back 140 million years, with a revitalizing microclimate, the Château Saint-Martin & Spa provides the ideal conditions of a true haven of peace, a place to recharge the batteries.

The relaxing massages, body and facial treatments lavished on guests in this universe of pure luxury and absolute relaxation illustrate to perfection the philosophy of the Château Saint-Martin & Spa.

Pioneers of the anti-ageing cell therapy, the products and treatments exclusive to the Laboratoires La Prairie are at the cutting edge of international cosmetology. Working exclusively with this prestigious label, the spa stretches over an area of 400m², in an exceptional setting less than thirty minutes from the coast.

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Four Seasons Resort in Bora Bora: A Luxurious South Seas Escape

Bora Bora is one of the world’s most famous islands and is the most famous of all French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands. Its great natural beauty, crystal clear waters, rich history and culture made it a favorite travel and vacation destination. And the Bora Bora does not disappoint, famous author James A. Michener called it the most beautiful island in the world.

If you want to visit and experience the beauty and charm of this mystical island, Bora Bora, and would like to do it in style and in utmost luxury and comfort, then the Four Seasons Resort in Bora Bora is the right place for you. The resort boasts of its 121 spacious and comfortable hideaways around the Bora Bora lagoon and its outer beaches, a hundred over-water bungalows perched on stilts above the turquoise lagoon plus the seven lovely beachfront villas along the stretch of a private beach which all overlook the crystal clear waters and have spectacular views of Mount Otemanu.

On this mystical island with its necklace of white-fringed coral islets, Four Seasons elevates the excitement to redefine South Seas escape. Exotic over-water suites, and beachfront villas with pools, immerse you in ultramodern comforts and the spirit of French Polynesia. Culinary art embraces operatic sunsets over the island’s primeval peaks. Introduce your family to sea turtles. Kite-surf across the impossibly blue lagoon. Spirit yourselves away in a spa by the rolling Pacific surf. Surrender to the liberating service of a luxury resort unmatched on Bora Bora.

"The resort is all about bliss: a half-day sail to hidden snorkelling sites; a trip to a pearl farm; an afternoon lounging on the deck of a catamaran." – Four Seasons Bora Bora

Tarpon Key Lodge: one of kind Private Island destination

Tarpon Key Lodge is a one of a kind travel destination perfect for a weekend of fun, relaxation and excitement. It is on a private island and a great place for some family recreation, corporate training or retreat, fishing adventure, or just to experience an unforgettable break. Tarpon Key Lodge is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the breathtakingly beautiful Homosassa River. It is located in a national wildlife refuge and offers a spectacular view from its wraparound deck where sightings of Manatees on their way to Homosassa Springs, Osprey soaring over the water, and Dolphins feeding in the shallows are common occurrence. At Tarpon Key Lodge not only will you experience the best in Florida fishing, but at the same time you will get to enjoy boating, kayaking, and scalloping in the nearby waters. Tarpon Key Lodge is a fully furnished luxury vacation home with three bedrooms and two baths and can accommodate eight persons comfortably.

Area and River

Lodge Exterior and Island

Wildlife

Lodge Interior

Photos: Tarpon Key Lodge