Our first stop was the fabulous Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, CA. What a spot... The old world Spanish Colonial architecture and the magnificent gardens. The spa is the center of the world at Bacara. We worked out in the gym with our trainer, Barbara, then had a great breakfast at the Spa Restaurant. What a way to start the day. Then, a hike at the 1100 acre private ranch, another spa treatment, lunch on the terrace overlooking the ocean, take a nap, get ready for dinner, and repeat, repeat, repeat.
Residence #10, Michael Jordon's favorite!
Pool Deck overlooking the Pacific on overcast morning! Fires were just North of the Bacara!
Great Spanish Architecture looking at the Spa in the Dome building.
Stairs to our magnificent Suite!
Our second stop was the Biltmore Four Season Santa Barbara. Over the top! More Spanish colonial architecture and real sophisticated style. This place is elegant, yet relaxed. The staff cater to your every need, without going over-board. The gym and spa are much smaller than Bacara, but has a real intimate feel. Visit both places and tell us what you think!
Front Entry into the Biltmore - Santa Barbara
Outside Courtyard overlooking Pacific.
Pool Area in the center of the Biltmore - Very Private!
We stayed at the Bacara for five days and the Biltmore for another week. We mixed this up between business, working on an interior design job in Palm Springs and the best vacation ever! On a day like today, can't wait to go back!
1 comment:
Robert. I'm glad that you had such an awesome vacation!
Taking the time to relax and visit new places can definitely be refreshing. Last year, my friends and I went to NYC. Short term apartments were our accommodation of choice since they're affordable, yet very elegant. In New York, apartment rental (short term or long term) serves as an alternative to traditional hotels. More often than not, tourists who want to stay in home like features opt for this type of lodging. We did have a great time exploring the tourist attractions, restaurants and shops in the big apple.
Hopefully, this year would be a nature trip. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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