Sunday, March 18, 2012

[ kidnapped ]

THANKS SO much for all of your sweet birthday wishes!

I thought I'd fill you in on where I ended up during my birthday kidnapping. I packed my overnight bag and we headed out on the road. Before I knew it, we were headed to Abu Dhabi...


And we ended up here...


The St. Regis is a brand new resort and spa on the gorgeous sandy shores of Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. We arrived late in the afternoon but I managed to snap a few pics as we walked the grounds before the sun went down...



Because it was late in the day for tanning, yet too early for dinner, it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves as we walked around. The soft sand seemed to go on forever and there was also a golf course right along the shore at one end of the resort.

Walking through the hotel, there were interesting, luxurious touches everywhere...



But my favourite part about staying in a beautiful hotel is seeing the room and how it's been decorated...



The best thing by far was the bathroom that ran the entire length of the room with a gorgeous deep tub, 2 vanity areas, a huge shower and an enclosed WC...


and of course all the little luxuries...


A delicious, candlelight dinner out on the restaurant terrace with live jazz and a relaxing day soaking in the rays the following day, it felt like we had escaped on an incredible holiday away. 


Definitely the best birthday ever.

lisa







16 comments:

tracie c. said...

wonderful wonderful wonderful!!! a girl could get used birthday suprises like that! what a treat!
xo tracie

Robynne's Nest said...

What a wonderful birthday treat...the hotel looks so luxurious...I really want to dine in that area within the pool...Happy belated Birthday! Robx
p.s. I love your chandelier...very clever..(just catching up after being away).

helen tilston said...

Happy Birthday and what a delightful surprise for you

Helen x

All things nice... said...

Belated birtday wishes, looks like you had a fab time!

All things nice...

Formerly known as Frau said...

Gorgeous place and such a wonderful treat for a well deserving Birthday Girl! Your man is a keeper....and brilliant man happy wife happy life! Hope you continue to enjoy your Birthday weekend!

Razmataz said...

Happy birthday Lisa! It looks like a fabulous resort. Beautiful decor.

LifeBegins@Thirty said...

Oh my goodness!! How nice! Happy belated birthday!

InteriorGroupie said...

Wow! What an absolute birthday treat. Love that outdoor furniture (the pod like chairs...amazing) and the bathroom in your room looks like heaven. Happy belated :)

emily said...

What a lovely present! That hotel and your room look amazing! Happy birthday!!!

Abby M. Interiors said...

Happy Belated! What an amazing hotel. wow! The lobby and room were gorgeous. I especially like the tile design in the shower.

Meeling said...

How fun!! What a sweet hubby to kidnap you to such a wonderful place! ;-)

Marianne said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Lisa! So sorry I missed it. Sounds like it was absolutely perfect! The hotel is just beautiful!

Pinecone Camp said...

If you're going to get kidnapped, then this is the way you'd want it to go down! Looks so beautiful. Happy, happy belated birthday Lisa!!

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

What an amazing place! Thanks for taking us on a tour. Your guy did great. He's a keeper! You deserve everything wonderful!

Beach Coast Style said...

wow!!! what a nice birthday treat for you Lisa! Glad you had a great time and that hotel is to die for! The beach how beautiful! I hope you got time to spend there and relax!

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

Happy Belated Birthday Lisa! What a spectacular place to celebrate at...Janell

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