In Your Element

Boutique hotels offer an ambiance so private yet so familiar that you may find yourself visiting just to experience the property’s charms. We highlight our favorite surrounds where warm hospitality and ample amenities within your luxury home away from home may inspire you to linger a few days longer.

The fact that we are a privileged member of the Signature Travel Network means that our clients get benefits which you couldn’t get if you booked yourself. This varies from property to property, but anything from a room upgrade, free breakfast, spa treatment, dining credit, and early check in and late check out. This can amount to a considerable savings for you.

Steeped in beauty and surrounded by nature, this country lodge allows you to connect to the locale in laid back luxury. Tucked into the Loire Valley, Chateau de la Barre les only two hours outside Paris. With four suites, one double room and one single, the Chateau is idea for a celebratory gathering in which we reserve the entire estate. Let Count Guy and Countess Marnie de Vanssay whose family has lived here since 1404 welcome you with a glass of homemade cider pressed from organic estate apples and aged in oak barrels. They’ll personally lead a tour to showcase the original oil paintings and Louis XV-era antiques that furnish each elegant room. In a region world famous for its wine, enjoy a Grand Cru tasting from the Chateau’s vineyard with wine cellars built into a limestone hill. The grand finale is the chateau’s Grand Siecle dinner in which four opulent courses may include herbed quail filets and a rack of lamb with dried apricots, culminating in a dome of vanilla mousse with flambéed apple.

Inspired by Patagonian shelters and estancias (ranches) Awasi Patagonia offers the perfect seclusion in the Chilean countryside. A dozen villas share in the stillness of Torres del Paine National Park. Your 800 square foot luxury cabin is equipped with a wood burning stove and wraparound views of snow frosted peaks and the wilderness that forms your backyard. Cozy sheepskins draped on your bed and a soaking tub with views of Lake Sarmiento are irresistible. We’ll create a personalized itinerary catered to your interests whether you wish to ride on horseback past ice floes and fjords in the property’s 1500 acre nature reserve, spot pumas prowling the Patagonian Steppe or simply sip Chilean wine in the guest only restaurant.

Set in the first and second century, Villa Agrippina is on the banks of the Tiber. Gran Melia Rome occupies the former home of the Roman express who raised the infamous Emperor Nero. The archaeological treasures and priceless artifacts discovered during construction are on artful display. This living museum inspires the décor, tableaus of classic art are punctuated with avant garde details. You will have a private limo to take you to St.Peter’s Basilica or the Pantheon and a private guide to adept itineraries to your areas of interest in nearby Vatican City.

The Palms Turk and Caicos is a 72 suite luxury resort situated on the world famous Grace Bay Beach with eight palatial villas all equipped with private outdoor Sun Suites, an in suite water room with a luxe waterfall shower and a full kitchen. You can have a chartered Hobie Cat sailboat to navigate neighboring islands and cays. The spa is a 25,000 square foot haven, which is outstanding. A great 18 hole golf course and there is something for all ages.

Where will you go next? Whether you are passionate about food and wine, art, architecture, adventure, rejuvenation or incredible sights, we can help you create the perfect experience. As your travel experts we will not only provide you with invaluable advice and unrivaled resources, we can help you get the most for your hard earned vacation dollar. When you are ready to plan your dream vacation, we are here to help you

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Maureen Jones

Maureen Jones is president of All Horizons Travel at 160 Main Street. Members of her staff are experts in business travel, cruises, and all types of leisure.