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The “Tree of Life” Ceremony at HarborPlace
Treasure Coast Hospice presented the "Tree of Life" memorial ceremony under the portico of HarborPlace at Port St Lucie. Residents and staff were given the opportunity to memorialize their loved ones with tagged Christmas ornaments. - December 10, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Offshore Sailing School Beckons Sailors with 45th Anniversary Contest
In 2009, Offshore Sailing School kicks off its 45th year of teaching people to sail by announcing an invitation to enter a contest, in which all are eligible, entitled, "45 Reasons to Learn to Sail". Contest winners can receive a number of valuable prizes simply by submitting a list of 45... - December 07, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Conde Nast Johansens Luxury Hotel Guides Select Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina as a "Recommended Property"
Conde Nast Johansens, the international luxury hotel guide publisher, today endorsed Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Charleston, South Carolina as a “Recommended Property” in Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas 2009 – The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific. - December 07, 2008 - Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina
Divi Resorts Announces Aruba Phoenix Beach Opening
Divi Resorts recently announced a December 23, 2008, opening for the new towers currently under construction at Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach in the well-known Palm Beach area of Aruba. The expansion project includes four eight-story buildings that more the double the size of the resort. The curtain... - December 07, 2008 - Divi Resorts
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort Caters to Canines
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort at Kingston Shores has joined with other Hiltons across the county to offer a very pet-friendly policy welcoming man’s best friend to the Grand Strand. The oceanfront Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort has set aside eight guest rooms designated for guests with dogs. The resort offers spacious grounds and is situated on a ½ mile of beachfront access, perfect for long walks. The luxury hotel sits on the famous Grand Strand with miles of beautiful beach in Myrtle Beach, SC. - December 06, 2008 - Kingston Shores
HarborPlace Retirement Resort Serenaded by Allapattah Flats K-8 Choir
Bring senior citizens, schoolchildren, and songs together and you are guaranteed to have a good time. - December 05, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Amber Restaurant Sparkles with Two Michelin Stars
Amber, The Landmark Mandarin Orientla is receiving the two-star honour in the culinary guide. - December 05, 2008 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
C-Span to Feature World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Employer Panel Session
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress will be featured on C-Span Radio this Friday, December 5th at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Tune in to C-span radio to listen to the session: Employers Views of Medical Tourism. Featuring speakers: Sandra Morris, Procter & Gamble; Peter... - December 05, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Latin America Conference
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces Latin America Conference. The conference will be held on April 27-29th 2009 in Monterrey Mexico. - December 05, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Roe Family Band Entertains at HarborPlace Retirement Resort
The Roe Family Band performed live bluegrass at HarborPlace on Monday. The residents and staff of HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community, enjoyed listening to the award-winning family bluegrass band from Colorado. According to www.roefamilyband.com,... - December 05, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
The Royal Cliff Beach Resort Initiates the Use of the USB Flash Drive for PR and Sales
The Royal Cliff Beach Resort announces the introduction of the USB flash drive to distribute promotional materials. The Royal Cliff is a market leader in environmental conservation. One of the first in the Asian hospitality industry to take the initiative of reducing its carbon footprint by using... - December 05, 2008 - Royal Cliff Beach Resort
A Palm Springs Clothing Optional Vacation is More Affordable Than Ever
Everyone is looking for ways to save money, but people still want to be pampered and have fun on their getaways. This December and January, the popular Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa has a special room sale so you can get a great all over tan and not have to worry breaking the bank. - December 04, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
"The Zoo" Showcases Collective Creativity, December 5-6 2008 for Art Basel Season. The High Voltage, Contemporary Exhibition Comes North Miami’s Newest Gallery.
The Zoo – a new 5000 square foot gallery in North Miami’s Art District will preview the work of nine eclectic and progressive artists including Jay Lonewolf, Druso Blume, David Santana, Francisco Acosta, Theresa Calluori, Jose Hurtado, Amarilis Veliz and Albert “Levon” Sanchez and Cindy Cortes. - December 04, 2008 - Jay Lonewolf
Historic Hotels of the Rockies - Holidays with Historic Presence
Spectacular light displays, elaborate decorations, holiday revelry, gourmet delights, winter lodging packages, festive New Year’s packages each with a historic flare. - December 04, 2008 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
Grand Opening of St. Augustine’s Newest Hostel, The Bridge Street Hostel, Casa Yallaha
Here’s your chance to get to know Casa Yallaha...and a chance for Casa Yallaha to offer you money-saving accommodations during the Grand Opening. - December 04, 2008 - Casa Yallaha, LLC
Prague Steals Top UK Chef
The newly opened restaurant Shiso in Prague is run by the top UK chef Paul Day, former chef of Nobu in London. - December 04, 2008 - LS Club Ltd.
Sharing a Passion for Perfection: Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts and Nespresso Engage in Global Coffee Partnership
Friends of Nespresso don’t have to abstain from their favorite coffee anymore when traveling around the globe and staying with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. The international hotel chain has chosen Nespresso, the worldwide pioneer and market leader in premium portioned coffee, as their preferred supplier of coffee and coffee machines. - December 04, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
HarborPlace Retirement Resort Contributes to “Christmas Kids” Program
HarborPlace residents and staff participated in the 2008 "Christmas Kids" program hosted by AM 1590 WPSL radio station with donations of unwrapped toys and games for kids aged 2 - 12, as well as cash donations. - December 01, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Apartments Rome Sweet Home 10th Anniversary
Apartments Rome Sweet Home, the Italy's premier company managing Apartments in Rome, celebrates 10th Anniversary with the program's launch Personal Customer Care. - November 30, 2008 - Rome Sweet Home
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Viva Holidays Mega Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket provided a warm welcome to travel consultants from Australia on the Viva Holidays Mega Thailand Trip in association with Qantas Holidays on Tuesday 18th November 2008. - November 28, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Spa of the Rockies Unveiled at Glenwood Hot Springs
New in 2008, the Spa of the Rockies features eight facial/massage rooms including two couples suites, five hydrotherapy tubs, and one Vichy shower hydrotherapy room. The focus is on wellness and natural health practices, which has a deep-rooted history at this facility. - November 27, 2008 - Glenwood Hot Springs
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A Stonebridge Companies and Starwood Hotels Partnership. - November 27, 2008 - Stonebridge Companies
New Sailing Club is Southwest Florida's Best Getaway
Florida sailors and sailing wanna-bees from Orlando to Miami and Tampa to Marco Island can take a reprieve under sail this winter with little travel time or expense. Offshore Sailing School's newest Sailing Club provides free access to beautiful boats and the freedom to set sail almost anytime at The Pink Shell Resort & Spa on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. - November 27, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Medical Tourism Association's 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress Announces Call for Papers
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Call for Papers. The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress has released a Call for Papers. The Conference will be held from October 26-28th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California. Theoretical and empirical papers in... - November 26, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
"The Zoo" Brings Collective Creativity to North Miami, a Preview to Upcoming Art Basel Season
The Zoo – a new 5000 square foot gallery in North Miami’s Art District will preview the work of ten eclectic and progressive artists including Jay Lonewolf, Druso Blume, David Santana, Francisco Acosta, Theresa Calluori, Jose Hurtado, Amarillis Veliz and Albert “Levon” Sanchez and Cindy Cortes. - November 25, 2008 - Jay Lonewolf
One Key Donates Luxury Travel Vacation to Children of Chernobyl Auction
Luxury travel club, One Key, announced that they will be donating to The Children at Heart 2008 Celebrity/Fantasy Auction Monday, November 24th, 2008 in New York. Participation in this event will help rescue and care for children who are exposed to the lethal contamination from the Chernobyl... - November 23, 2008 - One Key
Owners of Mezzanine and La Zebra Make Waves with New Tulum Boutique Hotel
Beach goers searching for intimate hotel experiences along Mexico’s stunning Mayan Riviera in the bohemian town of Tulum now have a new little hotel to dive into. - November 23, 2008 - Pez Ocean Palace Hotel
Charming Inns of Charleston Puts Money in Holiday Shoppers’ Pockets
Charming Inns of Charleston is playing Santa’s helper this year by giving shoppers a much-needed boost toward their holiday budget when they stay at one of three historic inns, all located in the heart of Charleston's shopping district on King Street. The "Santa's Little Helper Shopping... - November 22, 2008 - Charming Inns
HotelClub.co.uk and RatesToGo.uk Launches: Up to 13.5% Commission Per Sale
HotelClub.co.uk and RatesToGo.uk has partnered up with TradeDoubler to offer a special introductory commission rate for both publishers and customers. - November 21, 2008 - HotelClub
HarborPlace Announces “Bring-A-Friend” Program
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community, has initiated a “Bring-A-Friend” Referral Program for their residents. - November 21, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Epoque Hotels Redesigns Its Design Line Avantgarde Hotels
The boutique hotels representation company has optimized its new website dedicated to the more cutting-edge, design-oriented properties. - November 21, 2008 - Epoque Hotels
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Presents a "December Getaway" Package
To celebrate the festive season, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is delighted to introduce a December Getaway package available from December 1st to 28th. - November 20, 2008 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association Adds Stonebridge Companies CEO Navin Dimond to Hall of Fame
Navin Dimond, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stonebridge Companies, has been inducted into the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association Hall of Fame. Since its inception in 1989, 35 individuals have received this prestigious award. The award was presented at the Annual Colorado Hotel and... - November 20, 2008 - Stonebridge Companies
Medical Tourism Congress Announces New Media Sponsor
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is happy to announce another Media Sponsor, PlacidWay. PlacidWay is a leading authority in the field of health tourism through its vision, commitment to service and determination to be the most complete resource possible. PlacidWay... - November 20, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
LS Club in Prague - the New Home for CEOs
Situated on a quiet cobble-stone street, in a non-descript building, man can find Prague’s newest haunt for the business elite of Central Europe’s capital. - November 19, 2008 - LS Club Ltd.
ChatPrint - Hospitality Messaging Solutions
People are calling ChatPrint "the new wave of instant messaging for hotels." - November 19, 2008 - ChatPrint
Medical Tourism Association Launches It’s Online Magazine on It’s New Website
The Medical Tourism Association's Magazine, the Medical Tourism Magazine has launched its online version of the Medical Tourism Magazine. Readers of the online version of the Medical Tourism Magazine will be able to read the full version of the magazine online for free and view past issues. The... - November 19, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Aqua Hotels & Resorts Names President & CEO
Banjamin Rafter named President and CEO of Aqua Hotels & Resorts and its portfolio of 12 Waikiki hotels. - November 19, 2008 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Aqua Bamboo & Spa in Waikiki Completes $2.5 Million in Upgrades and Offers a "Bamboo Renewal" Introductory Special
To celebrate the $2.5 million renovation upgrade of its guest rooms and public areas, a special rate is currently available to re-introduce the hotel to travelers. - November 18, 2008 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Celebrates Resident Dorothy Burns’ 100th Birthday
Residents at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community celebrate birthdays every month, but this was a special celebration: Dorothy Burns Turns 100. Balloons, cake, music, and laughter filled the Meeting Room. Four generations of Burns added to the merriment as family members came to Port St Lucie, FL from as far away as Wyoming. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
HarborPlace at Port St Lucie Hosts Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld’s Remote Radio Broadcast
HarborPlace thanked the community for their support and participation by hosting a “Breakfast with Burchfield” Radio Remote Broadcast and inviting the local community as well as the HarborPlace residents. Ed Burchfield and Charlie Neeld, WPSL AM 1590 radio personalities, broadcast live from 6 am - 9 am on Friday Nov 14 at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 18, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit Metro Airport Breaks Ground
Owner Cooper Hotels completes airport development “hat trick”. Management of the 126-unit, 38-suite Hampton Inn & Suites Detroit Metro Airport announced today that it has broken ground. Scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2009, the 6-story hotel is located on Smith... - November 17, 2008 - Cooper Hotels
T-Shirt Design Contest at Casa Yallaha, the Bridge Street Hostel in St. Augustine, Florida
Everyone's invited to enter a chance to win $100 in the T-Shirt Design Contest for the newest and largest Hostel in Saint Augustine, Florida, Casa Yallaha. - November 17, 2008 - Casa Yallaha, LLC
Free Upgrade to Marriage for Civil Union Couples by Top JP in Connecticut
Mary C. Pugh, the busiest JP in the state of Connecticut announces her policy of upgrading her past civil union clients to a marriage if they come to Norwalk, CT for the ceremony. Mary was recently seen performing one of the first same sex marriages in CT on ABC, CBS, NBC and the top CT channels,... - November 17, 2008 - Mary C. Pugh CT Justice of the Peace
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces 3 New Sponsors for 2009
The World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress which will be held October 26-28th in Los Angeles California is pleased to announce three new sponsors. AllMedicalTourism.com, Orthopedic Surgery Center of Orange County, and FV Hospital have all signed on to sponsor and exhibit for 2009. Both... - November 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
HotelClub.co.uk Announces Winners of HotelClub Awards United Kingdom 2008
Hotels in London continue to provide award-winning accommodation while Scottish and Dublin hotels also shine at the UK HotelClub Awards 2008. - November 15, 2008 - HotelClub
New Spring Break Option for College Students
Hawaii Spring Break offers an alternative spring break option for college students that are looking more for activities and adventure rather than binge drinking and wet t-shirt contests. www.alohaspringbreak.com. - November 14, 2008 - Aloha Spring Break
"at Eight" Restaurant, Vienna, AT is Awarded Prestigious Gault Millau
Internationally recognised gourmet guide “Gault Millau” has awarded ‘at eight’ restaurant a “toque” for excellence of service, ‘aroma’ cuisine and menu quality. - November 14, 2008 - The Ring
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Earns Conde Nast Traveller's Recognition
There was more good news for Cook Islands tourism, when US readers of the world’s most prestigious travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveller, recently included Pacific Resort Aitutaki in their list of the Top 20 Resorts in Australia and The Pacific. The 21st Annual “Reader’s... - November 13, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
More Accolades for Pacific Resort Aitutaki at World Luxury Hotel Travel Awards
The bubbles are flowing once again at Pacific Resort Aitutaki after being judged the best ‘Luxury Island Resort’ in the world at the World Luxury Hotel Travel Awards Gala Ceremony held at the world renowned 300 year old Lanzerac Estate in South Africa’s famous Cape Winelands, at... - November 13, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands