LUX Travel: end-of-summer getaways

Aug 23, 2012
Marisa Machak

Not looking forward to Fall? Make the sunny season last just a bit longer when you book an end-of-summer getaway to beat the heat! LadyLUX offers you four summer getaways that are sure to help you relish the rest of the hot season with a South African special, a Mykonos hotel, British townhouses and sea voyages. Don’t forget your shades because you’ll be traveling for one last hurrah!

Ellerman House, Cape Town, South Africa

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Leave those steamy and muggy days behind when you stay at the Ellerman House in Cape Town, South Africa. The hotel is offering a “Winter Special” promotion that is available during the Southern hemisphere’s winter season (the Northern hemisphere’s summer) that will last through September 30, 2012. If you book three nights at Ellerman house, you will receive ten percent off the seasonal rate, tickets to Table Mountain and Robben Island and a complimentary guided tour of the Peninsula. This “Winter Special” includes all of the usual complimentary services and amenities such as airport meet-and-greet, private-chauffer rides to the airport, Cape Town transportation, made-to-order breakfast and sunset cocktails. This iconic hotel features an impressive private art collection, award-winning wine list, eleven bedrooms and a five-bedroom villa showcasing panoramic ocean views and intricate gardens.

To book your stay and learn more about the Ellerman House, visit www.Ellerman.co.za.

Hotel Kivotos, Mykonos

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The luxury Greek resort, Hotel Kivotos, in Mykonos is now offering the Sea View Room Promotion for you to pamper yourself with a lavish stay during the end of summer. This promotion will be held from September 14-24 ($460 per night instead of $714) and September 30-October 8 ($397 per night instead of $507).

Ideally located on the picturesque Bay of Ornos, Hotel Kivotos offers beautiful views of the Aegean Sea. The hotel contains forty rooms and suites that are extravagantly decked out by famed artists and local craftsmen to provide guests luxury and comfort. You can also plan a cruise aboard the hotel’s vintage Prince de Neufchatel yacht that sails around the Mediterranean waters and neighboring islands. The yacht can be charted for an overnight stay, a three-day or seven-day voyage.

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Louis Vuitton has stayed true to their signature beauty and glamour by shooting their latest “summer resort” campaign at the Kivotos Hotel aboard the Prince de Neufchatel yacht. Guests can also live the lux life by shopping at the Louis Vuitton pop-up shop located in Mykonos.

To learn more about Hotel Kivotos, visit www.KivotosClubHotel.com.

Classical Britain, England

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After watching the Olympics, you’re probably longing to jet off and visit all of Britain’s sights and experience London like a royal. Classical Britain gives you the chance to be a tourist in England while staying at a regal townhouse. These stunning luxury rentals are the perfect choice during your summer holiday. Set in the heart of Windsor and Eton, these townhouses have views of the castle and the River Thames and are decorated elegantly with a modern touch. The townhouse properties include the Windsor, the Henley, the Ascot and the Wimbledon. Your vacation will begin with luxury concierge services to help schedule your itinerary, and also offers a chauffer service, private jet service and private boat charter. With Classical Britain, you will experience modern royalty at its finest!

To learn more about Classical Britain, visit www.ClassicalBritain.com.

Sea Voyager Expedition

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On August 31, the M/V Sea Voyager will be officially unveiled. The Sea Voyager underwent an extensive $2 million refurbishment and will take guests on explorations to remote waters, beaches and jungles in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama. The ship holds sixty passengers and 31 crewmembers and offers seven- to twelve- night packages. If you would like to be one of the very first guests aboard the ship, Sea Voyager Expeditions is offering special deals on almost all departures between September and December 2012. You can save up to thirty-five percent on each cruise package!

To learn about each Sea Voyager Expedition vacation, visit www.SeaVoyagerExpeditions.com.