Jane is in St Barts, I want to go

Hi Stacy,

It's Jane again reporting from idyllic St. Barts. I have to say, I think St. Barts is the most perfect island of all. Clean, beautiful beaches, polite and friendly service (yup, the Parisians could learn a thing or two from the St. Barts residences).

Fantastic people watching too, my last trip yielded Clive Davis holding court at Eden Rock with some of his prodigies. Great, world class restaurants and shopping guaranteed to empty the wallet but leave you feeling oh so glamorous.

If you are looking to visit the island, may I suggest a villa rental from Ici et La, a real estate agency, established in Saint-Barthélemy in 1990, specializing in providing and managing high-end estates for sale or for rent. Visit their site to peruse an amazing selection of about 150 villas. www.icietlavillas.com

For questions or contact information, send us an email at info@accessluxury.com. Just a tip, although many of you ask for villas located directly on the beach, the most luxurious villas are not usually found on the beach. If parler vous – ing isn’t your thing.

Jane, Newport is Calling

Greetings from Jane Maine de Biran at Access Luxury Marketing. While Stacy has been slaving away keeping you all updated with her fabulous blog from the Hamptons, I have been traversing the globe in search of all the best spots. However it seems only fitting that in light of the summer Olympics and the Presidential Campaigns we focus on a getaway close to home sweet home.
Walk the Cliffwalk End to End…
I just came back from a long weekend in Newport Rhode Island and can’t say enough about this little gem, The Chanler. This 20 room jewel, is situated at the beginning of the famed Cliffwalk which is home to the famous mansions and is a stone’s throw from First Beach. With views of the ocean from nearly every corner of the hotel, it is the perfect escape. General Manager, Tim Thuell is an alumni of the Point in Saranac Lake and brings the same attention to detail to the Chanler. Chef Kyle Ketchum is an award winning genius, creating food that rivals New York city cuisine. Try the truffle and parmesan pop corn! With 20 individually decorated rooms you are sure to find one to suit your taste. There are 3 ocean villas with hot tubs and views of the sea. To select the room that will suit you best, we suggest calling directly for advice and browsing the website www.thechanler.com Although there is no spa just yet, you can arrange for in room massage through the concierge. They have created a package that has been quite a hit and runs through Oct.
The Chanler at Cliff Walk is delighted to announce a partnership with the Doris Duke Estate – Rough Point. Stay in the very first mansion on the Historic Cliff Walk, and tour one of the best kept secrets at the other end! You will walk into the oceanfront home of Doris Duke- collector, philanthropist, and animal lover. Immerse yourself in fine art, furnishings and antiques that Miss Duke spent a lifetime collecting from exotic locations around the world. Tour her Newport

home as a welcomed guest, and experience life as a 20th century heiress
Package Includes: - Two nights in an Estate Room or Garden Villa of your choice - Full Chanler Breakfast for two each morning of your stay. - A three course Dinner for Two in our Spiced Pear Restaurant – this dinner is three courses from our REGULAR menu. Alcoholic beverages are additional. -Tickets to tour: Rough Point -Tours are available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9:45 and 3:35pm and includes admittance to the “Zoo in the House” exhibit. Package is only available Monday -Thursday. Weekdays though October 12, 2008 $1429.00

Contact Jane at www.accesslux.com