tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71647845440631533212024-03-13T18:34:49.441+01:00Leija Graf - A journey in lifeOwner and founder of Select Collection
Leija Grafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250426185551379697noreply@blogger.comBlogger780125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164784544063153321.post-38002712937152178762017-08-17T10:58:00.000+02:002017-08-17T10:58:21.476+02:00Wellness by the beach<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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find Barai very pleasant and personal. You can tailor-make your own programme of
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Located just outside the room area, the restaurant lies very
beautifully on the beach. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner. There is a
very private feeling here. But guests can also eat in any of the many
restaurants situated next door at the Hyatt Regency, just a few minutes away.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Barai is very exclusive - there are just 8 suites.</div>
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The suites are all spacious and elegant, each with its own
private spa area and balcony or garden with plunge pool.</div>
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<o:p> </o:p>The spa is elegant, with the feel of a temple. The architect
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The Barai spa offers individual treatments like therapeutic and
relaxing massages, beauty care, scrubs and wraps. Recently they introduced 5 full lifestyle
programmes of 3 to 7 days, for relaxation, weight loss, detox, fitness and a
bespoke yoga journey with personal goals, complimented by a new healthy menu.</div>
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Leija Grafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250426185551379697noreply@blogger.com091 Hua Hin Khao Takiap Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand12.5360925 99.967370999999957-12.985942 58.658776999999958 38.058127 141.27596499999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164784544063153321.post-86498655573667454852017-07-11T12:30:00.000+02:002017-07-11T12:49:16.300+02:00Private private private<br />
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We have many of the world’s best resorts in our Select Collection portfolio – but Four Seasons Private Island Voavah is outstanding. Here modern day royalty or celebs can let their hair down and live carefree private lives with no paparazzi and no neighbours – amidst awesome natural beauty …..</div>
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View from the Beach House – the place where it all happens for the happy private islanders – dining and barbecues, parties and DJs – or just the sound of the sea...</div>
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A wilderness for your chosen few....<br />
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For my blog on Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru and a romantic interlude follow this <a href="http://leijagraf.blogspot.se/2017/07/the-way-to-celebrate.html" target="_blank">LINK</a>.<br />
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Four Seasons Landaa
Giraavaru is a truly dreamy island...</div>
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We saw some lovely accommodations...<br />
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One of the reasons our customers get special VIP treatment at St Regis Mauritius is the tireless efforts of resort manager Frederic and Director of Sales Davina. After our trip - we met Davina again at ILTM to discuss our even better cooperation in the future.</div>
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This restaurant is at the lovable family hotel Paradis on Le Morne peninsula. Next door is sister hotel Dinarobin, another favourite that has pleased our elite clients for over 20 years. Between them they share eight restaurants and great facilities..<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Continuing my catch-up visit to subtropical Mauritius. As warm
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Shanti Maurice lies on the south east coast of the island,
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<span style="text-align: left;">Four Seasons Mauritius at Anahita is one of the favourites
of Select Collection customers for its poised perfection and style. The pool villa
product is really exclusive, while food & beverage, spa and all sporting facilities
are excellent – with a special mention for the scenic championship golf course,
against the backdrop of the Bambou Mountains.</span></div>
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One&Only Le St Géran is just what you expect in a tropical paradise. Thousands of palm
trees, and a sandy beach washed by crystal sea. On top of that it is imbued
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Now
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of my favourites among the paradise island resorts of the Maldives is The
Residence. I stayed in a lovely 2-bedroom beach villa there a few years back. The resort is not just fresh and picturesque but they indulge you with very nice
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professional travel advisors make a point of asking clients for feedback after
travels, and then pass it on to me. This is important information which assists
us in advising clients and in helping us and our hotels to maintain perfection.</span></span></div>
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Island 1 km long with rainforest, white sand and turquoise lagoon. And great staff.</td></tr>
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turned out to be another FIRST for me. I have never been on an island holiday
where the only thing to do is relax with so many nice people helping you to do
just that!! No shops, no tours, no planning for the next day events and (within
the out of season period) just a few people with no crowds or queue's!! It's
really was a holiday where relaxation was at the top of the list for us with
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">When the storm came in one night it was
another new experience, winds making strange noises as it whistled across the
sea and through the gaps in the sea villa. It could have been a little
frightening if, as an Engineer, I had not noticed the concrete covered steel
legged foundations. As it was, we all enjoyed the experience with the knowledge
that if we did not get to sleep till late we could easily recover during the
next day of total relaxation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">We all thought
it would be difficult to beat our resort in the Bahama's but unlike that resort this place
had really, really nice staff and no sand flies, horse flies or mosquitoes to
bite you. The food was another bonus that put the edge on this place as a front
runner. Just one day that got a little boring, that was when the storm ran into
a second day and although it was expected we were not compensated until the
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Raffles was a new experience for us and we enjoyed every minute of it. You do
pay a heavy price for the name however and with the cost of living in Singapore
on the rise, since our last visit, it was a good idea to try for a mortgage
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the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi we found a luxury resort all to ourselves in
the Royal Villa. We enjoyed a massive private pool, an incredible private
beach, a massive lounge area with everything you want, a fantastic separate
master bedroom suite, an impressive secondary bedroom suite, fantastic jungle
areas with flora and fauna in many forms and masses of peace and quiet. There
were many things to do outside of our mini resort but what we had inside held
the magic of tranquility and peace and when you did decide to venture out, wine
and canopies arrived in time to slow your departure and make you think of
staying home. It was seen as a good sign of things to come as this was only the
first day!!!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Click <a href="http://leijagraf.blogspot.se/2015/03/snow-in-maldives.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for my
first impressions, on an inspection visit before we included it in our
programme 2016-2018. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hideaway. It is all very tasteful – no gold and diamonds flashing except for
those its elite clientele have left in their safes back home.</span></i></blockquote>
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called it the best hotel they have ever experienced anywhere on earth – amazing since it is a just a few tiny dots
in the great blue wonderland of the Maldives. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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spent a day at Cheval Blanc Randheli. Amazing. Feels like you are walking
through a fashion shoot. The dazzling white sands and turquoise water you
expect in the Maldives, plus the interiors you don’t expect - stylishly
modern and adorned with artworks. Cheval Blanc is not new to the hotel fashion
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we feel we deserve it of course. The island costs from 60 000 USD per night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cleansers to creams, serums and masks. Just choose the right products for your
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series Valmont has added zinc which has an amazing brightening effect. This
works to create an even toned and glowing skin. The results are spectacular:
beautiful skins with a natural, healthy look. Valmont has also developed a new
treatment called Brightness of Ice using only Expert of Light products. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We are
proud to be the only spa in the Northern region to feature Valmont treatments
and products. Their philosophy goes hand in hand with ours; to be exclusive in
the way that clients need thorough consultation in order to obtain the best
results (whether it means choice of travel destination and experience, or the
right way to take care of your skin and looks …). Therefore Valmont products
are not sold in duty free shops etc. As we do at Select, for the choice of
Valmont at our Stockholm Day Spa, it has been Personally Inspected and
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Great tip: Next time you come to plan your
holiday to the sun with us – make sure to also try the Valmont sun care
products. As with all Valmont products – they work on anti-ageing at the same time
as they protect your skin. And since they produce new healthy cells during your
hours at the beach, the tan will also stay longer … reminding you of your
relaxing days long after you come back! </div>
Leija Grafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250426185551379697noreply@blogger.com0Grev Turegatan 8, 114 46 Stockholm, Sverige59.3353219 18.07511210000006933.813287399999993 -23.23348189999993 84.8573564 59.383706100000069tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164784544063153321.post-13409109657625920642015-05-28T08:49:00.001+02:002015-05-28T08:50:16.375+02:00One&OnlydelightsA perfect lunch of delicatessen delights was spread out on our long kitchen table at Select Collection for a mingle and meeting with our cherished partners One&Only.<br />
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Visiting us on Tuesday were Lore Koenig Executive Director Sales at One&Only, and Pauline Massena, Head of Sales at One&Only Le Saint Geran, one of our Mauritius gems.<br />
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<br />Leija Grafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250426185551379697noreply@blogger.com0Grev Turegatan 8, 114 46 Stockholm, Sverige59.3353219 18.07511210000006933.813287399999993 -23.23348189999993 84.8573564 59.383706100000069tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164784544063153321.post-28449960465117578542015-05-11T16:05:00.000+02:002015-05-11T16:05:39.373+02:00Mexico close and far<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thinking of Mexico and two places for a lovely Mexican
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Coba is celebrating a new cook this coming Thursday 14th May with a special evening. Music till late, a special price at the bar till 8 pm, and tasty treats to try from the new menu.<br />
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Table bookings 08-611 77 10. More about restaurant Coba <a href="http://restaurangcoba.se/en/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Coba was named after a Mayan site in Mexico – not far from Riviera Maya where Maroma is situated. Appropriately, Jonatan who runs Coba, invited two chefs from Maroma for the launch of the restaurant two years ago –and they have left behind some delicious Mexican secrets.<br />
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Maroma is a charming, rustic boutique hotel on a stunning wide white beach. There are four bars and restaurants serving delicious fare, both traditional and fusion Mexican. The offer at present, which can be booked through Select Collection, is for eight nights including two free. A beautiful place to be....<br />
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Leija Grafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250426185551379697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164784544063153321.post-8064771597963050022015-04-30T11:41:00.002+02:002015-04-30T11:41:17.793+02:00Lovely London<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I love London. Now I had three good reasons to visit. A wedding, a new luxury hotel to experience on behalf of Select Collection, and a new Select office in London...<br />
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The wedding was at a private club called Savile Club, just five minutes from The Beaumont.<br />
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It was the wedding of Alex and Yulia. Alex is the son of Valerie, my very good friend and also a customer of Select Collection.<br />
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<i>The Ritz-Carlton is one of our favourite hotels in Dubai. On the beach among palms and pools it faces Palm island over the water and is close to JBR Walk, the celebrated waterfront promenade. We called to dine with our lovely contacts and inspect the hotel's new rooms.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">After renovations and improvements the hotel now has 294 rooms and suites including 60 suites and 41 club rooms all with patios or balconies facing the sea, pools and/or tropical gardens. It has one of Dubai's nicest settings</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">, just a few minutes walk from the upmarket boutiques, cafes and restaurants of the beach promenade and little over 1 km from Dubai Marina.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px;">Select Collection customers get special treatment at the Ritz-Carlton Dubai, another reason that the hotel has an increasing proportion of Scandinavian guests. The hotel is known for its friendly staff and personal service.</span><br />
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Right on Jumeirah Beach in Dubai, Four Seasons is an attractive resort property with lovely light rooms, beautiful decor and sea views. Its closeness to the airport makes it very convenient for short stays - but why not linger longer - it is also close to Emirates Mall and all that shopping.<br />
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The gardens are well established as the new Four Seasons lies on the site of a former beach club.<br />
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An oasis of calm on the celebrated man-made island, One&Only The Palm feels as if it has been here forever with its poise and certainty among an extravagant grove of palms. With the city and its attractions within easy reach, you can relax on the beach or by the pool and dine in pleasurable style at One&Only The Palm.<br />
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Here are some of my snapshots taken on my visit 11-15 March...<br />
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Leija Grafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250426185551379697noreply@blogger.com0Maale Atholhu Uthuruburi, Maldiverna4.4166667 73.5-21.1053678 32.191406 29.9387012 114.808594tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164784544063153321.post-49084236466442237272015-03-10T09:37:00.002+01:002015-03-10T09:37:38.458+01:00White Horse beauty<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;"><i>We spent a day at Cheval Blanc Randheli.
Amazing. Feels like you are walking through a fashion shoot. The dazzling
white sands and turquoise water you expect in the Maldives, plus the interiors
you don’t expect - stylishly modern and adorned with artworks. Cheval Blanc is
not new to the hotel fashion game – they already have two stylish resorts in
the Alps and on St Barth.</i></span></div>
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Sophisticated yet great for the kids...<br />
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Leija Grafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250426185551379697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164784544063153321.post-58006217997316603902015-02-21T09:54:00.001+01:002015-02-21T14:35:13.307+01:00Over and over<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What makes people return over and over? I have been many times to Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and will keep returning. Here surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, you eat good food, lie on the beach, or keep busy with health giving activities. You get both freedom and opportunity to change your life for the better…<br />
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We have had many delighted customers at Kamalaya. Here is some recent feedback.<br />
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“What a fantastic ambiance – friendly, beautiful … We are so pleased. PT, Thai boxing, yoga, pilates, swims in the new lap pool, workshops, massage, reiki. Acupuncture…we try everything.</blockquote>
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Not much rest but that’s our choice. We try to get an hour or so on the beach every day and have lunch together between activities. It is strength for the soul to be here.”</blockquote>
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Another customer quoted here from our Haute Couture Luxury Travel Blog:<br />
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I will definitely return…"</blockquote>
And <a href="http://www.selectcollectiontravel.blogspot.se/2015/01/feedback-from-kamalaya.html" target="_blank">another</a>.<br />
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Meanwhile some of my own experiences can be found <a href="http://leijagraf.blogspot.se/2012/11/song-of-kamalaya_26.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I was at Kamalaya with my friend Valerie.<br />
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<a href="http://selectcollectiontravel.blogspot.se/2012/12/spa-check-thailand-part-1-kamalaya.html" target="_blank">Ulrika </a>our Swedish sales manager has like me been many times. She usually does a fitness programme or optimal weight loss where you do more than lose weight, you tone and shape your body and do a minimal detox by choosing the right items on the menu.<br />
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Ilse country manager Finland summarizes it all.<br />
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<a href="http://selectcollectiontravel.blogspot.se/2014/02/spa-check-kamalaya-in-transition.html" target="_blank">You don’t have to be a health nut</a> to love Kamalaya. <br />
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<a href="http://selectcollectiontravel.blogspot.se/2014/12/we-have-just-been-to-kamalaya.html" target="_blank">Gillian </a>did the Relax & Renew Stress & Burnout programme. She found many business people are taking a break to recharge after stress has eaten up all their energy. And are amazed at how good they feel.<br />
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A Relax & Renew package is one of the amazing <a href="http://www.selectcollection.com/kamalaya-9/" target="_blank">offers from Select Collection</a>. All food and over 10 hours of massages and other treatments are included.<br />
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Leija Grafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03250426185551379697noreply@blogger.com0Ko Samui, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand9.4334520444480319 100.013592900000059.1828790444480326 99.690869400000054 9.6840250444480311 100.33631640000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7164784544063153321.post-6138815488871436642015-02-10T17:56:00.001+01:002015-02-10T17:56:15.452+01:00Here we come...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-US">NOTE: right now
our clients can enjoy stay 3 nights pay for 2 for stays until April 12. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><u><a href="http://www.selectcollection.com/the-dorchester/" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the Select Collection page on The Dorchester.</u></span></div>
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