Venice - Hotel Cipriani and Palazzo Vendramin (Italy)

After touching down at Venice Marco Polo Airport, a five-minute cab ride brings you to the dock, where you board a natty motorboat that speeds off down a watery highway (the driving is every bit as daredevil as its land-based Italian counterpart) leading to a city where Renaissance palaces rise up from green depths and the streets are narrow canals. Arriving by motorboat is de regueur for Cipriani guests, as the hotel is on the Giudecca, an island in the lagoon. Brown-and-white striped poles like candy sticks mark the posh little dock of the 'Cip', as it is affectionately known, where guests alight to be greeted by charming gentlemen in theatrical capes.

Completed in 1958 by Giuseppe Cipriani, restaurateur extraordinaire and founder of the legendary Harry's Bar, the hotel now exudes an air of knowing luxury: you won't find any designer-led fads here. Giuseppe Cipriani's dream was to build a hotel within easy reach of St Mark's Square, yet far enough away to guarantee peace and privacy. The Giudecca provided just that, and as a consequence has attracted everyone from Orson Welles to Andy Warhol, becoming the chosen residence for many a film star during the Venice Film Festival, including Nicole Kidman.

Area Attractions

Accademia 900 MetersBridge Of Sighs 800 MetersCa D*OroCampanileDoge*S Palace 800 MetersGrand Canal 900 MetersGuggenheim Museum 800 MetersLa Biennale 1200 MetersLido 2 MilesMarco Polo HomeMurano Glass FactoryPiazza San MarcoRialto Bridge 1800 MetersSt Mark*S Square 700 MetersSan GiorgioSan Marco

Driving Directions

From Venice Marco Polo Airport *** Take Taxi From Station Located Outside The Airport Building For Direct Transfer To Hotel. Travel Time Is Approx. 30 Minutes.
From Piazzale Roma Car Park *** Venice Can Be Reached By Car-however Guests Must Park Their Cars At The Automobile Garage At Piazzale Roma Which Is About 15 Kilometers From The Hotel. Take Taxi Boat From Piazzale Roma Or By Public Line Boats. With An Hours Advance Notice The Hotel Is Able To Provide Assistance Parking And Retrieving Cars From A Selected Car Park. Suggested Garage Mattiazzo.
From Railway Station *** Taxi Boat Is Located In Front Of The Railway Station For Direct Transfer To The Hotel. Approximately 15 Minutes By Taxi Boat Or Take Public Service Line 1 Through The Grand Canal Or Line 42 Through Canale Della Giudecca To The San Marco Stop.

BEST TIME OF YEAR TO GO

May, June and September.

CEREMONIES

Couples must wed in the Register Office (Palazzo Cavalli) or a church before heading back to the hotel for a blessing (optional) and reception.

PRE-WEDDING RESIDENCY

None required, but it is advisable to allow at least two or three days to make all the final arrangements.

Romantic Place Between Dallas And Fort Worth

An award-winning French country luxury inn and spa located in historic north central Arlington. This Victorian-style home with its inviting wrap-around porch offers 7 private rooms and 4 separate cottages and features elaborate landscaped grounds accented by gazebos, gardens and fountains. The property has a full-service salon and spa on-site.

The main house and rooms are decorated in original 20-century Victorian antiques and varied artwork; cottages differ with an upscale Southwestern look complete with fireplace, leather couch, king size bed and double jacuzzi.

One of the only bed and breakfast luxury inns in DFW; one of the few DFW retreats with wedding and spa/salon facilities on-site; a destination and day spa combined; offers custom, chef-prepared menus for guests.

Each European dressed room is named after a legendary musical composer; house has a grand entrance with a spiral staircase; on second floor, a library rests underneath a sky-reaching cupola; each room has a private bath; a pool and pavilion are provided on-site for guests, corporate events and weddings.

Beethoven room features fireplace; detached carriage house has two private rooms with balconies overlooking courtyard and gardens.

Room prices range $125-150 per day; cottages range $150-200 per day

Strauss (inside house); cottages

Weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, corporate retreats/meetings, holiday outings

Tea on Tuesdays; The Gathering on Wednesdays; Fifth Night on Fridays

Couple retreats; birthdays; holidays; anniversaries; summertime fun co-ops with entertainment district; murder mysteries; golf retreats; wine tastings; socials

Built in 2000 across the street, the Sanford Spa & Salon offers an oasis-like setting for guests or locals with a full range of luxurious pampering for both women and men, including massage therapy, stone therapy, salon services, full body wraps, facials, pedicures, foot reflexology, age protection, microdermabrasion and much more; specials are also offered for bridal parties, pregnancies and mother’s day outs; prices for full/half day packages range from $135-400; a la carte pricing varies

Named “Best Wedding Services” for prestigious 2004 Book of Lists by Arrington’s Inn Traveler; approved as Member of Select Registry of Distinguished Inns of North America; Member of Historic & Hospitality Association

The Sanford House
506 N. Center St.
817.861.2129 / 817.277.0115 (Spa)
www.thesanfordhouse.com

d Boutiqque Payogan - Ubud ( Bali, Indonesia )

The Resort
Located among the lush green hills of Ubud overlooking the Oos river valley, the 15-hectare resort captures the tranquility and the serenity of the region. d'Boutiqque Payogan Ubud Bali (formerly The Payogan Resort & Spa Ubud Bali) blessed with two rivers is a creation of authentic of indigenous design, with distinct differences in applying traditional Balinese architecture.Grand in style but maintaining privacy and seclusion, the one and two room villas are spread out across the resort on different levels of the two riverbanks that run through the resort.

Service & Facilities
All villas are individually designed and feature natural alang-alang roofing, built in such a way that they fully integrate with the surrounding landscape of the Oos river valley.
As the resort also owns the opposite riverbank, unobstructed views from any of the villas are guaranteed, creating an all-embracing sense of peace and harmony with nature. Designed as a walled Balinese Village, the villas courtyards with lotus ponds and water works are entered through a Balinese gate.

Swimming Pool

d'Boutiqque Payogan Ubud Bali Resort & Spa offers recreational and cultural activities including swimming.

During the summer months, the swimming pool at d'Boutiqque Payogan Ubud Bali, will be offering our guests the facilities of a state-of-the-art gymnasium, pool, contemporary steam and sauna room, and the best view of Ubud valley in the backdrop.

Spa And Health Treatment

Extensive wellness and health body treatments. Available for in-house and outside guests.

The Payogan Spa will offer a complete wellness centre using Ayurvedic healing, hair & beauty salon and several treatment rooms and pavilions. Special prepared healthy diet foods and drink will also be available.

In addition to the Spa, The Payogan will also provide a Massage-Bale that offers traditional body and foot massage. The Massage Bale is adjacent to the main swimming pool.

Others

Built on 15 hectares of hillside land with two waterway valleys

Free Shuttle Service to Ubud Area
Medical Service
Laundry and Valet Services
In-resort transport service
Airport transfer
Jogging track
Gift shop
Fine art gallery
Limousine service
Private stereo sound system in the villa (VCD/CD and cassette)
Wide selection of VCD/CD & cassettes are available for guest to borrow
Telephone with International Direct Dial
Flat Screen Colour TV with satellite channels.