Daily Pampering: Luxury Avenue in Cancun changes travel shopping completely

by Tom Johansmeyer on

What do you do when your wallet starts to itch? If you’re sunning yourself in Cancun, Mexico, have a car take you from your resort to the new Luxury Avenue. This new travel retail destination has brought together in one place such stores as Mont Blanc, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Ferragamo and Zegna — creating a shopping experience reminiscent of South Beach or Cannes. Luxury Avenue is within striking distance of the area’s top hotels, including Gran Caribe Real, Ritz-Carlton and Le Meridien Cancun.

When you need a break from toting your bags around — or if you want to fuel up for a run through Luxury Avenue — stop by the Luxury Bar and Café on the mezzanine level; it’s open from noon to 9 PM. There’s always Veuve Clicquot on ice, but you can sip a great red instead, if that’s how you prefer to unwind. Sit back in a bright pink loveseat — courtesy of Veuve — and chill like the flute in your fingers. If you’re intent on working in the midst of this decadence, at least you’ll be able to hit the free high-speed internet access.

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Daily Pampering: Get a Cabana Pedicure at The Four Seasons

by Annie Scott on


The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has undergone a $33 million renovation, and Cabana Pedicures (from $80) are just the icing on the cake.

Still, let’s talk about that icing. A newly renovated, private outdoor cabana is available for both guests and non-guests to book pedicures, manicures, Swedish or deep tissue massages and foot reflexology. The luxury cabana comes at no additional charge.

In addition to cabanas, the fabulous hotel has also revamped their 4,000 square-foot Ballroom — or unvamped it, rather — returning it to a natural light-filled look of cool California charm. The infamous Windows Lounge has been updated to include elements of nature like a “backlit photographic glass bar top that exhibits an image of succulent foliage, and a green onyx fireplace.” The adjacent patio has been expanded to accommodate seating for up to 25 and two wrought iron cabanas, as well as “newly planted orange trees, bougainvillea and lush greenery.” The Cabana Restaurant has a new awnings, discreetly hidden space heaters for cool nights, and wellness-oriented menu with categories like Indulgence, Energy Booster, Antioxidant and Comfort.

Most recent is the completion of the 1940s glamour-inspired guest rooms with mirrored wall paneling and white-gold chinoiserie headboards, accompanied by warm neutral furnishings and splashes of teal or coral. Additional details include nature-themed carpeting and throws, following the classic Four Seasons tradition. New flat screen TVs and other fixtures are also being added.
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