Experience the 'Royal Treatment' at Luxury Hotels This Summer

Experience the 'Royal Treatment' at Luxury Hotels This Summer
From a Seychelles hideaway where Kate and Will took their honeymoon, to an award-winning Chef in Virginia who recently cooked for Queen Elizabeth and an Artist in Residence in Ireland who painted her portrait which currently resides in Buckingham Palace, there's no better time for an exclusive, royal retreat.

Wilderness Collections' North Island (pictured above) in the Seychelles is giving guests a royal reason to get away – Kate and William style. Similar to this royal couple's honeymoon hideaway, this ultra-luxury private island retreat, which was just named the Most Expensive Hotel In The World by TravelMag.com, is currently offering guests a complimentary one to two nights stay, during select weeks throughout 2014. Travelers staying 10 nights will pay for nine, and receive one night free while guests staying for eight nights will pay for six and receive two nights free. Each of the exclusive 11-guest Villas on the Island are handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsman from wood, local-hewn stone and glass, providing guests with luxurious accommodations and amenities, from fresh farm-to-table dining, to the exquisite holistic spa, all set on the backdrop of luminous white beaches, coconut palms and takamaka trees. Rates upon request, offer valid for select weeks only.

Travelers and art enthusiasts alike are in for a royal treat this summer, thanks to the new Artist in Residence Program offered at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel™ Ireland. Local County Clare native and Irish artist, Michael Hanrahan will spend the month of August on property capturing some of the changes at the world famous golf resort on canvas, and is also available to guests for self-portraits and artistic advice. Hanrahan is the only Irish artist to be a part of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Exclusive Art Collection, having painted her portrait during a 2011 visit to Ireland, which now hangs in Buckingham Palace. Portraits available from $3,407 for 36'x24' paintings. Rates begin at $224 per night for the month of August.

Travelers can “Unwined” at the foot of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoy a meal fit for a Queen at the award-winning The Inn at Little Washington with the current Vin Voyage Package. Fit for connoisseurs and lovers of all fine wine, this package includes luxe accommodations in one of The Inn's 24-richly appointed guestrooms, suites and private cottages, travelers welcome cocktails, afternoon tea, a full breakfast for two, a ten course Gastronaut Tasting menu from acclaimed and Relais Grand Chef Patrick O'Connell. Often referred to as “the Pope of American Cuisine,” Chef O'Connell was asked to cook for Queen Elizabeth at the Governor's Mansion in Richmond on her recent visit to Virginia. The Package also includes a visit RdV Vineyard, inclusive of comprehensive tours of the vineyard, winery and underground caves followed by a blind tasting in the Salon. Available from June 1 - September 15, rates begin at $1,767.