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Renovations andexpansionsZone outIt’s only seven years since the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa in Jupiter, Florida,underwent major renovations, with all its rooms being refurbished and a new spaintroduced. But that hasn’t stopped it undertaking even more improvements. This yearhas seen a US$750,000 makeover to the resort’s pool and lounge area, with layerednatural stonework, new furnishings and LED lighting creating a sleek, streamlined look.Add the Jacuzzi, hammocks and newly introduced firepit on the dune overlooking theocean, and you have the perfect place to chill out.www.jupiterbeachresort.comFive starFor the first time in its 102-yearhistory, the Palace Hotel inCopenhagen, Denmark, has revealedits hitherto-closed fifth floor to theworld. After thorough renovations,this ‘secret’ floor now has eight newrooms (all luxuriously kitted out),and is designed to offer the ultimatein flexibility. Guests can rent a singleroom or the entire floor, the latteroption making it the perfect choice fordelegations and VIPs, who can bringtheir own cook, host private dinnerparties, hold meetings in the suites –or just enjoy the view over the Danishcapital from the rooftop terrace.www.palacehotelcopenhagen.comTeetimePlanning a golfing holidayin Italy? Then check outHotel Plaza Opéra inPalermo, Sicily. The four-stardesign hotel has recently joinedforces with Villa Ajroldi GolfClub to give guests an unforgettablegolfing experience. The course’s nineholes are located in an 18th-century park,surrounded by ancient fountains andmonuments. Other facilities include adriving range with 22 covered bays (floodlitfor evening play), putting green, pitchinggreen, chipping green, PGA-qualified coach,swimming pool and clubhouse – not tomention a lively social scene. Thanks to thenew agreement, guests can book and paytheir green fee from the hotel’s websiteand front desk, and receive complimentarygolf club bag hire. I Prefer guests will alsoenjoy a 10% discount on the green fee.www.hotelplazaopera.comNew SeasonsAs well as boasting its own elegant restaurant,Flavours, The Devon Valley Hotel, in SouthAfrica’s Stellenbosch winelands, also managesSeasons restaurant at the House of JC le Roux,famous for its sparkling wines. Seasons iscurrently undergoing a transformation, addingnew features such as built-in barbecue stations– perfect for al fresco dining on balmy days.www.devonvalleyhotel.comTouch of spiceErinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in South Africa ispaying tribute to its rich history with a brand-new lookfor its Magnolia Restaurant. It will also be renamedSeventeen07, to mark the founding of the originalhomestead in 1707. The buffet-style restaurant is notonly having a stylish makeover of its décor, but alsospicing up the menu. In a nod back to the days when theCape was a key stopover point on the old spice route,the new menu will see dishes from the Far East sittingalongside African classics such as Moroccan tagines andSouth African bobotie. www.erinvale.co.za12volume thirteen q Summit