The Fogo Island Inn, located on Fogo Island, off the remote northeast coast of Newfoundland, is perched on the very edge of the North Atlantic Ocean and surrounded by whales, seabirds and icebergs. The 29-room-and-suite property stands on crooked pilotis on the dramatic and rocky coastline, providing panoramic views through its wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows.

The opening is a milestone in the work of The Shorefast Foundation and its founder, visionary Zita Cobb. Following a wildly successful career in the high technology industry, Cobb returned to Fogo Island, her birthplace, to invest millions of her own money – supported by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Canada – to reinvigorate the waning economy. Bruised after a government fishing moratorium from the 90s drastically affected the island’s reliance on cod fishing, one of the goals of the foundation is to create jobs; the Inn will be fully operated by a staff of 90 Fogo Island residents.

Todd Saunders, Norway’s rising star architect, designed the property. (Like Cobb, Saunders has ties to the land; he was born in nearby Gander, Newfoundland.) The strong, uncomplicated lines of the Inn’s exterior complement the natural landscape and reflect the aesthetic of Saunders’ other designs for the island: Shorefast’s Fogo Island Artist Studios. These architectural gems (four are finished with two more to be completed) provide a creative community for visiting artists and thought leaders from around the world to come and be inspired by the culture, history, and beauty of the island.

The island’s people and stories are felt throughout the Inn: all rooms, suites and public areas hold bespoke furniture and fixtures entirely handmade and painted by local carpenters and artisans; the textile accessories – quilts, rugs, pillows – are hand-crafted by the ladies of the Island, many of whom fishermen’s wives. Inn interiors are the result of a collaborative effort among local people and international designers (Ilse Crawford served as an advisor). Most rooms and suites have wood-burning stoves – as do all public areas. There are eight different accommodation categories, with names referencing a part of the island’s DNA (e.g., Mooring, Storehouse, and “Gappy”). The property has a fine-dining restaurant, lounge, bar, and conference center – all with bold-ocean views and wood-burning fireplaces. And, on the Inn’s rooftop, there are Northern-European style wood-fired saunas and hot tubs – all designed with star-gazing in mind.

The Inn reflects Shorefast’s commitment to the arts. It is home to the Fogo Island Contemporary Art Gallery, the Dr. Leslie A. Harris Heritage Library (specializing in literature of the Northeast Coast of Newfoundland), and the Fogo Island Cinema, a partnership with the National Film Board of Canada.

Depending upon the season, rates start from $600 per room, based on double occupancy.

Rates are full board for most rooms and include breakfast, dinner, afternoon tea, supper, snacks, and all beverages, including premium wines and spirits (Innkeeper’s reserve list is additional). Half board is available for a small number of rooms and includes breakfast, supper and non-alcoholic beverages. http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/

DESTINATION HISTORY and WHAT TO DO:

Home to 150 species of plants and herds of wild caribou, Fogo Island is the largest of the offshore islands of New Foundland and Labrador, Canada. Its archipelago is so remote that it has its own time zone and is known as one of the mythical four corners of the earth. With a population of fewer than 3,000 residents, the island gets its name from the Portuguese word for fire, who, along with the French, English, and Irish, were among the first to discover it as early as the 16th century. Not until the 1750s, however, was Fogo Island permanently settled and established as a British mercantile system of fisheries.

Guests of the Inn can explore the history and landscape through a number of bespoke experiences indigenous to Fogo Island – cultural, the natural world, and the arts. On Fogo Island people can find what they are looking for even if it’s been with them all along; life moves to the rhythm of the natural world. Through these Fogo Island experiences and creative adventures, guests have an opportunity to connect … perhaps to be welcomed into a home for supper, enlightened while hiking rugged coastal trails, amazed while fishing for cod in the traditional way, or inspired through an art workshop … guests might leave with a fresh perspective on the world.

Inn reservations and Fogo Island Experiences at http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/, reservations@fogoislandinn.ca or Telephone: 1-709-658-3444

GETTING THERE:

From either St. John’s, NL, or Hallifax, NS, guests can connect to Gander, NL. From Gander guests drive one hour to Farewell to board the Change Island / Fogo Island ferry that makes trips every four hours. (The ride is about 45 minutes.) The Inn can arrange all travel within Newfoundland.

What do the editors of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler think of Mashpi Lodge? “It” is “Hot”. The stylish eco-lodge located within the Mashpi Reserve just two-and-a-half hours from Quito, Ecuador, has been named to T+L’s “It List” and CNT’s “Hot List” of the best new hotels of 2013. Taken together, that’s quite a recommendation.

“The rooms are light-filled and include floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook a wild habitat that beckons you to head out and explore.” Mashpi Lodge “is turning Ecuador’s mainland into a serious ecotourism player,” according to Travel + Leisure. The raves of CNT were no less considerable. “High design in the high jungle – no thatched roofs here,” noted the magazine’s editors in their “Hot List” critique of the 22-room Lodge, which opened in April 2012. They went on to pinpoint “any of three Yaku suites, outfitted with Philippe Starck tubs facing a sea of ferns and bromeliads” as the best accommodations, and noted “earth-tone interiors and walls of glass blend with the landscape, a mix of rain and cloud forest.”

CNT further laid out a typical day at Mashpi Lodge: “Rise at dawn and take breakfast on the terrace with quetzals and toucans, then hop on an aerial bicycle and pedal through the forest canopy in search of orange-fronted barbets and crimson-rumped toucanets. Or board the 1.25-mile gondola system and float through the clouds to the far reaches of the reserve. At day’s end, unwind with a fruit daiquiri in the glass-walled bar as fireflies put on a show. Foraged fruits and biodynamic veggies distinguish the menu.”

The 3,200-acre Mashpi Reserve stretches across lowland floodplain forests and lower montane – or “foothill” – forest between 1,800 and 4,500 feet above sea level. It is a haven for biodiversity with more than 300 bird species out of an estimated 500 identified so far. The Reserve and its eponymous Lodge are deeply committed to protecting the local environment and human population in a thoughtful and effective manner.

Rates at Mashpi Lodge start at $1,296 per person/double for 3-days/2 nights, including all meals, guided explorations (in English or Spanish), specialized lectures, rain ponchos, rubber boots, transfers from/to major hotels in Quito, and aerial canopy tram rides (upon completion).

For reservations or more information on Mashpi Lodge, please visit www.mashpilodge.com or email Adriana Velasco at avelasco@mashpilodge.com.

Aloft Hotels announces a groundbreaking partnership with modern design retailer Design Within Reach, Inc that introduces authentic modern design into public spaces such as the re: mix lounge, the w xyz bar and the backyard.

By incorporating pieces like chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames to George Nelson Pendant Lamps, Aloft and DWR are reimagining the design-led hotel experience. Aloft’s DWR collection includes a mix of 23 custom and in-stock pieces, including Verner Panton Chairs for the backyard outdoor spaces and Nelson™ Platform Benches, Satellite Chandeliers, Eames® Molded Plastic Side Chairs and Verpan Stools to occupy the re: mix lounge and w xyz bar spaces. Currently, installations of the closely curated design package are rolling out to properties as diverse as Aloft Harlem and Aloft Nashville West End to Aloft Calgary University.

“At Aloft, we’re different by design and our guests expect and appreciate an authentic design experience,” says Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President for Starwood’s Specialty Select Brands. “DWR’s design philosophy perfectly complements Aloft’s sensibility, and we’ve been working closely to find the right opportunities in our public spaces to showcase iconic items from DWR’s collection.”

Over the past 12 months, Aloft and DWR have been planning and modifying layouts and costs that best fit the vibe of the hotels while maintaining the authentic design aesthetic for which both brands are known. DWR installations will roll out to nearly 20 hotels in the next few months, including a mix of hotels that are replenishing furniture, as well as at brand new hotels that are coming online and conversion hotels.

“Design Within Reach makes authentic modern design accessible, and we applaud Aloft’s commitment to authenticity,” says DWR President and CEO John Edelman. “Aloft has chosen to be an industry leader through its design-led approach and enthusiasm for authentic modern product. Our companies share a passion for design, and we are proud to be working with the Aloft team.”

Located in the heart of Boston’s Theater District, Revere Hotel has put together a list of amenities with its guests in mind, ranging from a helpful gadget that will boost energy levels throughout the day to a tasty turndown treat in the evening.

• Personal Oxygen Devices – also known as PODs, these portable oxygen devices are available in all suites for an à la cart charge of $40. The POD delivers a rich source of clean, fresh oxygen and provides a natural source of balance and rejuvenation – perfect for reviving oneself after running around the city all day. Sleek at 7″ tall and 1.75″ in diameter, the oxygen bottle can be used with one hand and can easily fit into a purse, backpack and jacket pocket. It weighs only 2.5 ounces when full and lasts a full 40 breaths of pure clean oxygen.

• Gourmet Popcorn Turndown Service – Revere Hotel has forgone the traditional turndown amenity of mints or chocolate in lieu of gourmet popcorn created by Executive Chef Bader Ali. Flavors have ranged from Curry to Snickerdoodle to Red Wine Burgundy and have allowed the brand the opportunity to offer a healthier and more unique amenity that is also a homage to its location in the heart of Boston’s theatre district.

• Bully Boy Vodka – Bottled exclusively in 750 ml bottles for Revere as an in-room spirit. Bully Boy Distillers is a Boston’s first craft distillery specializing in small batch spirits located about a mile from Revere Hotel is Boston’s historic south end. Each bottle is labeled and numbered by hand making it the perfect take-home souvenir.

• Skoah Bath Amenities – Revere offers nine different Skoah bath amenities in every guest room, including invigor-mint shampu/conditioner, smooth talk body wash and a pH balancing gel cleanser. All of Skoah’s products are loaded with high performance plant extracts and peptides, vitamins, minerals, organic compounds, and actives to ensure they generate the results they are supposed to. Guests who fall in love with a particular scent can purchase the product in the lobby to take home.

• “Fitness Fluff & Fold” Program – Ideal for guests who stay at the hotel often and may not wish to constantly carry their workout gear back and forth, this complimentary program allows guests to leave their gym clothes/sneakers with the hotel, which will be washed, dried and folded upon their next return.

• Pillow Menu – To help ensure that guests obtain the most peaceful slumber possible, the hotel offers a carefully curated pillow menu. With just one quick phone call, guests will be able to select the one that is right for them, whether it be a side sleeper, back sleeper, anti-snore or hypoallergenic pillow.

• Kindles – Paying tribute to Boston’s incredibly important, deep-seated past, Revere offers its guests the option to rent out Kindles pre-loaded with books that help tell the story of the city’s rich history. Kindles can be obtained for a $100 deposit and used throughout the stay.

Revere Hotel, on Boston Common, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116. www.reverehotel.com

Located at the entrance of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego celebrates the distinctive brand of rockstar-style glamour and boasts an upscale, contemporary design, signature restaurants, a sophisticated nightlife, superior customer service and, of course, the distinctive thread running through all Hard Rock properties – rock ‘n’ roll.

Amenities include 420 rooms and suites including 17 Rock Star Suites, more than 40,000 square feet of unique meeting and event space, a world-class Nobu restaurant, Float pool lounge and street-level 207 bar. Additional features include Maryjane’s restaurant, Rock Spa and fitness center, a landscaped rooftop pool deck with private cabanas, and a signature Rock Shop.

Continuing to stay fresh, Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is reinventing its amenities ranging from the recent launch of its summer pool party, Intervention, to a new Platinum Rock Star Experience for meetings groups, to a partnership with Electra Bicycle Company and a Craft Beer Package. Outlined below my signature are the new amenities guests can experience.

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
207 5th Avenue
San Diego 92101

Hotel Éclat Beijing opened its doors in March, establishing itself as one of the most exclusive luxury design hotels worldwide. This 100-room sensation, conveniently located in central Parkview Green, is encased in a stunning glass and steel frame creating the first environmentally LEED platinum certified building in China. Hotel Éclat Beijing impresses with masterworks greeting guests on every floor and is home to some of China’s finest contemporary art, together with the largest private collection of Dali works outside Europe. Hotel Éclat’s unique design ethic extends to the stunning rooms which set new standards of luxury and style.

Each spacious deluxe room with terrace is uniquely crafted and has its own indoor private terrace, offering the highest level of comfort on demand. The spacious deluxe room with indoor terrace offers chic luxury Beijing accommodation and includes the exclusive statement of a Gao Xiaowu artwork inside. His unique sculptures are humorous to the point of caricature, adding a playful element to the room and creating a stylish ambiance. There is a super snug King size bed in each room with 6 pillows, a goose down duvet and only the finest linen, ensuring a peaceful and cosy night’s sleep. Blissful bathrooms feature a full-length bath with separate walk-in rainforest shower and exclusive toiletries from London’s Miller Harris. Alternatively relax and unwind on the Panasonic massage chair in front of the 46” 3d television or listen to the Bang & Olufsen sound system. All the furniture is unique to the room and is carefully chosen to harmonize style and comfort with convenience and function. As a business base the room is ideal, including a work desk with a Philippe Starck designed chair as well as state of the art technology.

Guests of the deluxe room will be indulged with the signature Éclat Essentials leaving them feeling luxuriously pampered from their memorable stay. Hotel Éclat blankets its guests with the art of contemporary luxury and the luxury of contemporary art in central Beijing. This distinctive statement of luxury and design should be appreciated first-hand and we look forward to welcoming you to Hotel Éclat Beijing.

www.eclathotels.com

Hotel Éclat Beijing
No. 9 Dongdaqiao road,
Parkview Green FangCaoDi
Chaoyang district
Beijing 100020 P.R. China

Hotel Vermont opened today at 41 Cherry Street in the heart of Burlington. The soon-to-be LEED-certified hotel is locally developed, owned, designed and operated. Smith Buckley Architects and TruexCullins Interiors ensured the hotel offers an authentic Vermont experience, from a wood-burning hearth and the aroma of steamed cider in the lobby, to custom Johnson Woolen Mills blankets in the guest rooms.

“Building in Vermont means crafting quality materials with integrity,” said TruexCullins principal, Kim Deetjen. “Hotel Vermont evokes a true Vermont experience showcasing resources such as locally crafted furniture pieces in the lobby and in Juniper, stone countertops with Vermont marble, granite, and flooring made from local shells and reclaimed antique oak.”

Stepping outside at the hotel’s bar and restaurant, Juniper, a granite terrace with open hearth and soft seating overlooks the ever-changing scenery of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Hotel Vermont offers 2,000 square feet of green roof space, not including the 7,500 square foot Harbor Terrace green roof showcasing locally-based, noted sculptor Richard Erdman’s bronze, “Form Reclining.” Hotel Vermont features four meeting rooms, two of which showcase Lake Champlain views, which totals 1,100 square feet of space for meetings and receptions for up to 80 guests. Hotel Vermont is also the first hotel to offer a robust 100Mbs synchronous broadband internet access — the fastest internet speed available, through a partnership with Burlington Telecom.

“This project is a first for Burlington, and has garnered a lot of local interest, support, and regional attention,” said Hans van Wees, General Manager of Hotel Vermont. “We are bringing an independent, luxury hotel to this city so travelers can more comfortably enjoy our community and locals can feel at home to gather here, especially at Juniper and at the newest outpost of Hen of the Wood. We have made a considerable promise by naming the property Hotel Vermont, and we plan to deliver.”

Chef de Cuisine Douglas Paine will oversee Juniper, which will serve morning pastries, small producer coffee, and afternoon tea service. In the evening, Juniper will offer limited-production beer, organic and biodynamic wines and small plates.

Hotel Vermont’s mixology program will also attract attention from hotel guests and the local community. Renowned local mixologist, Eben Hill, has been appointed to head up the beverage program at Juniper. Hill has developed a new cocktail program inspired by local Vermont ingredients, and also offers cocktail classes to tutor hotel guests and locals in the art of mixology. In addition, the hotel has eleven local distillery partners including Whistle Pig Rye and Vermont Spirits.

Opening this summer, Hen of the Wood Restaurant will debut at Hotel Vermont as the second outpost of one of the state’s favorite dining spots. Hen of the Wood features the acclaimed farm-to-table cuisine and intuitive service standards of 2011 and 2012 James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef Northeast” finalist, Chef Eric Warnstedt. The restaurant is known for its commitment to small production and family farmers and foragers, a natural approach to wine, and a rotating menu.

To ensure guests sleep well, Hotel Vermont features windows that open to the fresh Vermont air and a new Bedtime Menu, which includes local Lunaroma Aromatherapy offerings to calm the senses; a Vermont Flannel Pajama selection for snuggling on a crisp Fall nights; a custom Vermont Teddy Bear to hug and take home; a selection of bedtime stories for the little ones; and a soothing hot toddy list.

The uniqueness of Hotel Vermont in its offerings and services will elevate hospitality options in Burlington. The hotel is named for the original Hotel Vermont, which first welcomed guests on the corner of Main Street and St. Paul Streets in Burlington 100 years ago. The groundbreaking of the new incarnation of Hotel Vermont was launched by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin and Commerce Secretary Lawrence Miller in September 2011.

Opening rates for Hotel Vermont start at $229 per night. For more information, visit www.hotelvt.com

W New York – Union Square today unveiled the completion of a multi-layered renovation project that merges traditional and contemporary styles to offer a fashionable escape in the heart of Manhattan’s liveliest neighborhoods. The transformation is part of the W brand’s ongoing, $100 million commitment to the renovation of more than 11 of its properties across North America, and includes a full re-design of the hotel’s 270 guestrooms and top suites, W Living Room, Todd English’s iconic Olives New York, and destination bar Lilium by Gerber Group (previously Underbar). Inspired by the neighborhood’s junction of uptown and downtown New York City, the renovation also preserves original design details of the landmark 1911 Beaux Arts building, including its turn-of-the century Great Room with 23-foot high gilded ceilings and grand windows which was restored late last year.

Mix & Mingle…The W Living Room

The new design of the W Union Square Living Room, by New York based design firm Krause + Sawyer, creates an atmosphere that is ideal for conducting business by day and enjoying Union Square’s thriving social scene by night. The W Living Room’s expanded seating area uses contrasting patterns and textures including: custom window seating in metallic leather, green tiger leather-backed houndstooth chairs, a u-shaped chesterfield sofa in embossed black paisley leather, and a tufted sofa in electric blue crocodile. A dramatic, beaded chain ceiling installation brings a feeling of downtown grit, while a black steel communal table, equipped with inlay plugs for chargers, encourages guests to mix and mingle while staying connected. Traditional lanterns and urns have been artfully tagged by local Bronx graffiti collective, TatsCru, a select few of which are available for purchase for a limited time through the hotel’s Whatever/Whenever® service.

Uptown Meets Downtown Upstairs…The Guest Rooms + Suites

In collaboration with renowned design firms d-ash design and Wilson Associates, each of the hotel’s 270 remodeled guest rooms and suites are anchored by a sculptural headboard representing an abstract view of Union Square and embody a purposeful collision of unlikely materials and playfulness of scale throughout. A nod to the fashions of the neighborhood, silver window coverings are brightly stitched together with silk fabric mimicking a man’s tie, while wall coverings in a soft, sophisticated “Park Avenue” white are contrasted with a bohemian metallic blue. Designed to be transformed from a stylish hotel suite into a fashionable event venue, the Extreme WOW® Suite (the W brand’s take on the Presidential Suite) is equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video capabilities including wall units that can easily interchange from dining room table to space for a DJ booth.

Indulge… Lilium and Olives New York

The hotel’s milestone renovation also includes the re-design of its destination bar Lilium, as well as a complete renovation of Todd English’s iconic Olives New York restaurant. Lilium, the hotel’s subterranean nightspot, sits seductively beneath the hotel’s façade. Re-designed by Gulla Jonsdottir of G+Design and inspired by the intricate look of a cave of wild lilies, key features of the 1,600 sq. ft. interior include a twisted metal ceiling that cascades down the walls and complements the sculptural black steel lilies, created by acclaimed metal artist Scot Brown. Contoured wood and gold-tone accents enrich the raw elements to evoke a dark, feminine energy and brooding intimacy. The new design of Olives New York, by Jeffrey Beers International, uses sophisticated combinations of textures and materials–including dark woods and blackened steel that embraces a warm, rich aesthetic. The expanded bar, now located in the center of the space, creates a vibrant hub in the heart of the restaurant while new seating choices from u-shaped banquettes, an elevated chef’s table, to a nine-seat raw bar along the signature open kitchen, offer guests a multilayered dining experience.

For more information, visit www.whotels.com/unionsquare

On April 1, the Aranwa Pueblito Encantado del Colca (Enchanted Village of Colca), a brand new resort and spa opened in Peru’s Colca Valley on the on the banks of the Colca River, a destination rich in Andean legends, colonial traditions and most notably the ‘Cruz del Condor’ or Valley of the Condors. Built at an investment of more than US$3.5 million, the property is designed to complement the natural beauty of its surroundings, with a clean, modern aesthetic. Each of the 41 guest accommodations offer views of the surrounding majestic Andes Mountains and feature solar-powered heat and hot water.

Truly enchanting, the resort’s stunning grounds are abundant with lush gardens and are a habitat for hummingbirds, which can be seen throughout the property. It features two natural cascading waterfalls, one of which is accessible for guests to enjoy an al fresco shower, as well as a lake stocked with trout that provides water views for the restaurant and patio.

In addition to verdant greenery, trees and blossoming flora, there is a small organic farm that provides the kitchen with fresh quinoa, beans, corn and more. As a nod to its colonial plantation past, a water-powered grain mill that greets guests at the resort’s entrance has been completely restored and is still used to grind grain and make flour for the kitchen. And at night, the property is transformed into a natural planetarium with a blanket of stars overhead, and a light show of shooting stars across the sky.

“We are thrilled to introduce a new level of quality and service to the Colca canyon, one of the most tranquil destinations in Peru,” said Gabriel Alavarez, Deputy General Manager of Aranwa Hotels Resorts & Spas.

“The resort’s location offers spectacular mountain and river views and, with a low profile design, guests will feel as though they are staying a Peruvian village.”

Thought to be the world’s deepest canyon at twice the depth of the Grand Canyon, portions of the Colca Canyon are uniquely habitable, with pre-Colombian terraced fields still supporting agriculture and human life today. In addition to the awesome physical splendor, visitors come to see the unforgettable sight of the gracefully soaring Andean condors at Cruz del Condor.

For guests looking to explore the region, Pueblito Encantado del Colca is ideally situated from a few rather indigionous experiences. Located just ten minutes from the town of Chivay with its vibrant market, it is a gateway to ancient Andean traditions, mysticism, and religious festivals that few have seen up close. Also nearby is the famous La Calera hot springs. Those feeling more adventurous can explore Arequipa; located three hours away at an altitude of 7,661 feet Arequipa is referred to as the “White City”, as it is almost completely built of white volcanic stone and is Peru’s second largest city.

For more information, please visit: www.aranwahotels.com

Amante Beach Club and Restaurant is one of the hidden gems of Ibiza. Recently voted “Best Beach Restaurant” in the White Ibiza Best of Ibiza 2012 Awards, the definitive guide to the best of the island, Amante overlooks the natural beauty of the stunning Sol Den Serra Bay on the east coast of Ibiza.

With its secluded views over nearby Formentera, hidden away in the midst of a beautiful nature reserve, Amante attracts a stylish local crowd who are attracted by the tranquil atmosphere, beautiful views and delicious food.

Amante opens for the 2013 season with a Spanish Opening Siesta on May 11. International DJ friends and historic island names will be joining owner David Piccioni to kick start the season in style.

New for 2013, Amante will be launching a private jetty and tender service – one of only two beach restaurants on the island to offer the service.

And if you are looking for the perfect location for a spot of morning yoga, Amante will be running weekly morning Hatha yoga classes, overlooking the bay, every Tuesday morning from 9am – 10.30, beginning May 7. Led by Hatha practitioner Ruth King, who has over 8 years experience teaching yoga, the classes can be taken in Spanish or English and are suitable for all levels. Price for yoga will be €25 including breakfast. Booking recommended.

What makes Amante so special? A stunning rural location- the perfect place to recharge your batteries, luxurious day beds, the freshest, innovative food with a real Spanish flavour, great service, unbeatable views, delicious cocktails (why not try the signature Posta del Sol –a blend of vodka, Aperol, fresh pineapple and rosemary, shaken with a touch of rose syrup), a cool contemporary interior and of course a great soundtrack.

Amante Beach Club and Restaurant will take you from morning to night. Start the day with a yoga session overlooking the ocean and a delicious breakfast, soak up the sun on one the luxurious day beds with a long lazy lunch, then gear up for the evening, sipping one of Amante’s delicious cocktails, listening to laid back beats, before sitting down to dinner under the stars on the cliff side restaurant over looking the ocean.

True to the Ibizian ethos, the laid back atmosphere at Amante is not only the perfect backdrop to a romantic dinner but a great place to spend a relaxed day with the family.

The restaurant at Amante specialises in modern Spanish and Italian cooking using the freshest local produce. A Josper charcoal oven grill provides the perfect way of cooking delicious fresh fish and meat with a superb flavour. There is also a full children’s menu.

And for the ultimate in romance, you can dine in total seclusion on the beach at Amante’s private dining table, surrounded by flickering candles and the lapping of the waves. Advanced planning required.

Website: http://www.amanteibiza.com Email: reservations@amanteibiza.com