Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Exploring the Newport Coast: An Inspirato experience

Exploring the Newport Coast: An Inspirato experience RealAspen News and Community Content Feed By Troy Hooper Real Aspen – December 13, 2011 Even before we rolled our car past the regal gates gazing wide-eyed at the villas punctuating the sun-drenched slopes that gently roll down to the Pacific, it was clear this night's stay would be different. Weeks earlier, a woman calling herself our “villa coordinator” contacted me asking whether we would be reserving a pool-side cabana, if she could stock our kitchen with groceries, book a private chef, arrange a tee time, or a spa appointment, and so on. There was no extravagance that would be spared. Pelican Hill is that kind of place. The three-year-old resort recently landed the top U.S. spot in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. It's no wonder why. Situated along the Newport Coast, the property boasts 128 villas, over 200 bungalows, a Tom Fazio-designed 36-hole golf course, world-class restaurants, a clubhouse, spa, heated pool, whirlpool, butler service and an attentive staff. The golf course at Pelican Hill on the Newport Coast. The villas themselves boast Palladian-inspired exteriors, large terraces with expansive ocean views, gourmet kitchens, granite counter tops, wood-beamed ceilings, limestone Fireplaces, huge flat-screen TVs with DVD players, Bose audio, MP3 ports, complimentary Internet, spacious bathrooms, marble walk-in showe

Exploring the Newport Coast: An Inspirato experience RealAspen News and Community Content Feed By Troy Hooper Real Aspen – December 13, 2011 Even before we rolled our car past the regal gates gazing wide-eyed at the villas punctuating the sun-drenched slopes that gently roll down to the Pacific, it ...