Hotel St. Paul

Montreal 's Hotel St. Paul is a beautifully restored building, designed in the Beaux Art style. The elegant facade welcomes you into a surprisingly ethereal interior. Throughout, the hotel`s decor was inspired by the Canadian landscape - earth, ice, fire and sky. The careful restoration of this heritage building has been awarded top honors by the City of Montreal. The historic landmark has been transformed into an elegant yet simple space. All amenities specific to a boutique hotel have been carefully designed to let you experience the best out of your stay. Hotel St-Paul welcomes you to the luxury of modernism within an historic framework. The Cube restaurant offers a market-fresh menu daily. Chef Eric Gonzalez carefully selects the finest quality produce of the season. He creates one-of-a-kind tastes with his innovative approach. The hotel's second floor offers four meeting spaces equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and high speed Internet access. Allow the St-Paul to fulfill your wishes - possibly your dreams.
Stats :-120 rooms, 1 restaurant, 1 bar.
Competitive Edge :-Stylish contemporary rooms in a prime Old Montreal location.
Rooms to Book :-10th-floor rooms, with 13-foot ceilings and views of Place d'Youville. Don't Miss :-Fricots, the Québécois version of tapas, at the new Vauvert restaurant.
Cos:-Doubles from $286, including breakfast.
Contact:-
355 Rue McGill
Old Montreal
(866) 380-2202 or (514) 380-2222
www.hotelstpaul.com

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa

You wake up to a blissful quiet, broken only by a heron's call and the gentle lap of waves. You snuggle closer. A cloud of soft linen envelops you in a comfortable cocoon. You dream of your trip here last night on The Truman, the 35 foot launch named after one of the island's most famous guests, and glide again through sultry waters to arrive at this remote island full of Jamaican palms and exotic blossoms. And you wonder if you can ever leave. Tucked offshore of Little Torch Key and accessible only by boat or seaplane, the resort is a world unto itself, alive with hidden pleasures. Crushed seashell paths wind through lush gardens to thatched-roof bungalows, which serve as your guest quarters. Extra spacious, each suite and grand suite has romantic touches such as a king-size bed draped in butterfly netting, verandahs with ocean views and, in some rooms, private outdoor showers and jetted tubs. From the lagoon-style pool to the meditative Zen Garden or the cozy Great Room library, a perfect serenity sweeps over you as you wander the island. Oversized hammocks beckon from the trees. Lounge chairs nestled in the sand call from the beach. And at the end of the day, return to your private bungalow for peaceful seclusion to dream again.
Stats:- 30 suites; 1 restaurant; 2 bars.
Competitive Edge:-One of Florida's most romantic and secluded retreats.
Rooms to Book:-For privacy, the Mockingbird Suite; the Willet Suite is set between the beach and the pool.
Don't miss:-A guided flats-fishing excursion.
Cost:-Doubles from $1,760, including meals. No guests under 16.
Contact:-
Overseas Highway
(Mile Marker 29 Oceanside)
(800) 343-8567 or (305) 872-2524
www.littlepalmisland.com