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Stepping Up for a Good Cause, 1,336 Times at the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon
On 16 November 2008, 1,500 people will climb 1,336 steps up 73 storeys to the pinnacle of Swissôtel The Stamford at the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon, all for a good cause. This signature sports event aims to raise S$35,000 for the Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore through its corporate charity race. - November 13, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
No.11 London Couture Hotel and Private Club Transformed by Internationally Acclaimed Designer and Property Developer, Paul Davies
With his reputation for creative integrity, innovation and attention to detail, the interior design and property entrepreneur Paul Davies has established himself as the true leader of London’s luxury home and hotel living market. Catering to the most discerning clients from around the globe,... - November 12, 2008 - 11 cadogan
The First Two Leading Spas of the World in Turkey: Amrita Spa & Wellness at Swissôtel the Bosphorus, Istanbul and Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has opened two new splendid Amrita Spa & Wellness Centers at Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul and Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir, both considered oases of tranquillity and relaxation and honoured with membership in “Leading Spas of the World.” - November 12, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The Residences at Biltmore: The First All Suite Hotel in Asheville Featuring Two & Three Bedroom Suites
The Residences at Biltmore opens a new building with two and three bedroom suites. These suites allow for true privacy while traveling and come with the finest appointments as well as concierge services. - November 10, 2008 - The Residences at Biltmore
The Cellars Restaurant and Bar Launches New Menu Choices
The Cellars Restaurant & Bar, set within the prestigious five-star Landmark London in fashionable Marylebone, offers a stylish setting for drinks, lunch and dinner. The beautiful décor features oak wood panelling, leather armchairs, mahogany tables, original paintings and traditional... - November 07, 2008 - Landmark London Hotel
Birth Year Brings Holiday Cheer at Knoxville Hotel
New Quality Inn Merchants Drive, Knoxville, TN celebrates grand opening by honoring senior citizens during the holiday season and donating part of the proceeds to the O’Connor Senior Center. - November 06, 2008 - Quality Inn Merchants Dr
Living Waters Spa: Celebrating 5 Years of Business - from Startup to Award Winning Spa
In 5 short years Living Waters Spa has gone from a complete startup business to an award winning spa. For Jeff and Judy Bowman the American dream is alive and well thanks to hard work and great customer service. - November 06, 2008 - Living Waters Spa
"Worx" and "The Ring" Hotel Vienna Honored with International Award for "Outstanding Website"
The Viennese Multimedia Agency "Worx" again received an international award. The American Web Marketing Association (WMA) recognized the website for the casual luxury hotel "The Ring" done by "Worx" with the WebAward 2008 "Outstanding Website - for outstanding achievement in website development." - November 06, 2008 - The Ring
Launch of Exclusive Maldives Travel Portal www.MaldivesHotels.com
Canopus Maldives, an inbound tour operator based in the Maldives has launched their exclusive Travel portal under the name Maldives Hotels. They offer you information about Maldives, wide range of holidays including family holidays, honeymoon holidays, spa holidays, diving holidays, surfing holidays, and even for Corporate Seminars and Incentives. Discover offers from budgeted to luxurious to all inclusive special holiday deals from Resorts, Hotels and Cruise Boats in Maldives. - November 05, 2008 - Canopus Maldives
Why Choose to Live at HarborPlace?
Several residents of HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community speak out about living at HarborPlace. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
HarborPlace Residents Grill Local Candidates
Candidates for office in Port St Lucie, FL appreciated the opportunity to chat with local voters at HarborPlace Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Seniors Retire in Style at HarborPlace ... with Their Pets
Many seniors would like to live in a retirement resort, but do not want to leave their beloved pets behind. Now they don't have to. Small pets, dogs, cats, birds and fish are welcome at HarborPlace at Port St Lucie, a lovely Retirement Resort and Assisted Living Community. - November 04, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Roatan Cruise
Roatan.ws "Roatan island photo of the Month" October 2008. A fun group from the Carnival cruise ship enjoy a Roatan snorkeling / sailing tour with Jolly Roger Catamaran Cruises. - November 04, 2008 - Roatan
Halloween at HarborPlace a Treat for All
HarborPlace residents filled the Retirement Resort's lobby Halloween morning, candy baskets in hand, eagerly anticipating the arrival of the trick-or-treaters from Oxford Academy. And here they came... monsters, rag dolls, firemen, ballerinas, superheroes, cheerleaders, butterflies and more. It was... - November 03, 2008 - HarborPlace at Port St Lucie
Holiday Inn Melaka Help Clean Up the World
Despite the stormy weather, colleagues of Holiday Inn Melaka rolled up their corporate sleeves and took action to protect and improve the environment for future generations by participating in the global environmental campaign, Clean Up the World. A total of 55 volunteers from Holiday Inn Melaka... - November 03, 2008 - Holiday Inn Melaka
Zen Getaways Expands, World Wide Vacation Home Rentals
Announcing the launch of a new and innovative way to plan your next vacation. Introducing Zen Vacation Rentals’ expansion to worldwide vacation home rentals. The same reliable, honest, and friendly service that Zen Getaways customers enjoy is now available for your next vacation to anywhere in the world. - November 02, 2008 - Zen Getaways
aloft Denver International Airport Management Duo, Ralph Bobian and Rhonda Watkins, Recruited by Stonebridge Companies
Ralph Bobian and Rhonda Watkins join the hip, sassy new aloft brand is entering the Denver scene this fall. Denver-based Stonebridge Companies has partnered with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide to bring this $25 million hotel to the metro area. - November 01, 2008 - Stonebridge Companies
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Ms. Siriphan Uasrikongsuk, as Assistant Director of Sales, Leisure
Ms. Siriphan Uasrikongsuk has been recently appointed Assistant Director of Sales at Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket. A native of Thailand, Siriphan has worked in the international hospitality industry for 9 years with many leading hotels and resorts including Six Senses... - November 01, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Medical Tourism Conference Features Largest Exhibit Hall
The 2nd World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress which takes place October 26th – 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles California will feature the largest medical tourism and health tourism exhibition hall in the industry. Top International Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Tourism Facilitators,... - October 31, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Finger Lakes Bed and Breakfast Celebrates Five Successful Years
Innkeepers offer Finger Lakes visitors a fantastic view and bed and breakfast amenities that continues to draw more guests seeking a unique getaway. - October 31, 2008 - Bristol Views Bed and Breakfast
New Store Offers Stepping Stones on the Pathway to Bliss
The Chakra Chack, owned by Julia Countryman, is a new breed of the online shopping experience. Inspired by Joseph Campbell's "Follow Your Bliss," Countryman spring boarded the idea into an online shopping experience where shoppers can create a sacred space by purchasing items that are designed to help them reduce stress, increase relaxation, and, in the tone of Campbell's famous quote, "Follow their Bliss." - October 31, 2008 - BlissLights
New Breakfast at Menu Introduced at the Winter Garden Restaurant at Landmark London Hotel
For those looking for an indulgent start to their day, the five-star Landmark London Hotel in fashionable Marylebone is now taking reservations for breakfast. The Landmark is one of the finest Grande Dames amongst London’s most prestigious hotels. To ensure that guest can truly indulge... - October 31, 2008 - Landmark London Hotel
Cuendet Grows on the International Market Accompanied by the Wyndham Label
The leader in the letting of charming homes adds to its label the endorsement of Wyndham to better its international expansion. - October 30, 2008 - Cuendet & Cie Spa
A Spirited Halloween at Dring’s Bar, Vienna
Dring’s Bar, Vienna’s hottest nightspot, invites the spirited and spooky to celebrate Halloween night in casual style. Dring’s Bar celebrates Halloween with specialty drinks, pumpkins galor and a party ambiance. - October 30, 2008 - The Ring
A Large Choice of Apartments in Rome: Early Booking 2009 Rome Sweet Home
A large choice of apartments in Rome: luxury, chic, trendy and … lower rates. Early Booking 2009 Rome Sweet Home. - October 29, 2008 - Rome Sweet Home
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong Inspires Range of Hermès Chinaware
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong announces that the legendary luxury hotel has been the inspiration for a new range of tableware by Hermès. Called Les Poèmes du Mandarin this 18-piece china collection will be used in the hotel’s exclusive Krug Room restaurant from 20 October 2008 and will be available for sale internationally in early 2009. - October 29, 2008 - Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Time Square Suites – Vancouver’s Hybrid Hotel Offers Live/Work Lifestyle
Hotels and small business travellers can help each other in a time of financial cutbacks. - October 29, 2008 - Times Square Suites Hotel
Westgate Historic Williamsburg Designated a Virginia Green Lodging
Westgate Resorts’ Historic Williamsburg Resort has been designated as Virginia Green. Virginia Green is the statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia’s tourism industry. It is a partnership between the Virginia Tourism Corporation and the Virginia... - October 29, 2008 - Westgate Resorts
Watcharewee Thepprapak Appointed as Group Personnel Manager at Astudo Hotel & Resort Management
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management announces the appointment of the Watcharewee Thepprapak as Group Personnel Manager at Astudo Hotel & Resort Management in Thailand. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Thanakorn Danthong Appointed as Resort Manager of Away Tusita Chumphon
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management announces the appointment of the Thanakorn Danthong as Resort Manager for Away Tusita Chumphon in Thailand. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Tee Chansorn Appointed as Resort Manager of X2 Kui Buri
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management announces the appointment of Tee Chansorn as Resort Manager for X2 Resort Kui Buri in Thailand. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
X2 Samui Offers Freedom Package and Spirit Package
X2 Samui, the latest in a series of new developments of the stunning X2 Resort properties resort in Thailand, offers 2 incredible packages for enjoying your holiday. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Astudo Growing Hotel Management Business
Astudo Hotel and Resorts Management Company, originally founded to manage their own X2 and Away resorts in Kui Buri, Samui and Koh Kood, has seen substantial growth in the hotel and resorts management business. - October 29, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Prestigious World Travel Awards for Swissôtel Berlin and Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy, Moscow
Two deluxe hotels of Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts were singled out by this year’s World Travel Awards in Europe: The Swissôtel Berlin as “Germany’s Leading Business Hotel” and Swissôtel Krasney Holmy for the second year in a row as “Russia’s Leading hotel.” The awards ceremony was held in the city of Poprad in Slovakia by the World Travel Association (WTA). - October 27, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Honduran Art
Honduran Art these fantasy animals were painted by kids in the village with the help of an artist through the Guaruma program. The Guaruma village is north of La Ceiba in the Cangrejal river valley boardering two National Parks. - October 27, 2008 - Roatan
X2 Resort Samui Becomes Member of Design Hotels
X2 Resort Samui, Thailand’s first chain of design hotels, has become member of Design Hotels, the German-based marketing and sales company for independent luxury design hotels. - October 26, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Medical Tourism Association's 1st Annual Congress Was a Huge Success with Over 850 Attendees
Medical Tourism Association's 1st Annual Congress was a huge success with over 850 attendees. Attendees from over 45 countries came to the world's largest medical tourism conference in San Francisco, California, September 9-12th, 2008. Over 53 exhibitors showcased their high quality of healthcare and services. - October 26, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Steve and Doris Colgate Receive Harken Gold Block Award
On the first night of the 2008 United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, at a rousing party sponsored by Harken, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of quality sailboat hardware and accessories, Offshore Sailing School owners Steve and Doris Colgate were presented with the Harken Gold Block Award in recognition of selling their 300th Colgate 26 sailboat. - October 26, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Kids Reconnect to Nature at Paradise Ranch in Wyoming
Paradise Guest Ranch is a western retreat where families, couples, groups of friends and multiple generations can come to unplug from electronics in a gorgeous wilderness setting in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. - October 22, 2008 - Paradise Ranch
Luxury Moscow Apartments Offer Affordable Alternative to Expensive Hotels
Business travelers and tourists are now able to benefit from comfortable and luxurious apartments right in the heart of Moscow. Rather than an impersonal hotel, these apartments offer full-service accommodations in addition to all of the conveniences of home. - October 22, 2008 - Rent Moscow Apartments
A Palm Springs Clothing Optional Getaway is More Affordable Than You Imagine
As the economy slides closer towards a recession, people are looking for better values with their vacation dollars. One of the best travel deals around is a clothing optional vacation in sunny Palm Springs, California. - October 19, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
The Artist Jay Lonewolf Unveils His New Provocative Work "Wall Street Totem" at the Mario Flores Gallery October 31
The artist Jay Lonewolf unveils his new work , the provocative ”Wall Street Totem” at the Mario Flores Gallery, Miami , Florida on October 31, 2008, 6pm-11pm. His recently completed new series of works depicts the current US economic crisis. The gifted artist suffers from rod... - October 18, 2008 - Jay Lonewolf
Retailers, Residential Cleaners, Commercial Cleaners and the Press All Have Positive Comments About Bio-Enviro All Natural Cleaner
Cleaning Services / Janitorial Supply Applaud Bio-Enviro. The cleaning industry comments about Bio-Enviro All Natural Cleaner. - October 17, 2008 - Home Enviro Health Specialists
Roatan Fishing Tournament
Breaks Caribbean Central American Record. - October 17, 2008 - Roatan
Swissôtel Berlin: Restaurant 44's New Herb Garden, High Above the Rooftops of the Ku’damm
September marked a new and fragrant beginning for the Swissôtel Berlin. Exotic herbs such as tropical sage, African lemon savoury, Ecuadorian lilac chilli, Peruvian hot pepper, Persian mint and thyme-leaved savoury are among some of the 35 exquisite herbs and spices reaching towards the sky on Restaurant 44's roof terrace herb garden at the Swissôtel Berlin. - October 16, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Introducing Majestic Spa Essential Moments
A new 5-star Spa opens in Barcelona. - October 15, 2008 - Epoque Hotels
Gift of Sailing Includes a Free Sailor's Jacket
The gift of sailing or boating is a perfect choice for the adventurer or dreamer on one’s holiday gift list this year. Sailing is great for the environment, since voyaging by wind power alone reduces your carbon footprint. This is a gift that keeps on giving, setting a course for a lifetime... - October 11, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Single, But Not Solo - At Coconut Bay Resort, St. Lucia, Families Enjoy Water Park, Paintball and Island Activities
Recently voted by TripAdvisor® as one of the top three best Caribbean hotels for families, Coconut Bay Beach Resort is ideal for solo parents traveling with kids. “We are seeing a growing trend with not only single parent families, but also parents who travel alone with the kids because a... - October 11, 2008 - Coconut Bay Resort & Spa
New Site, New Information for RVer's
Looking for information about getting the family RV ready to hibernate? Want to put a group rally together? Check out LegacyRvResorts.com for checklists and forms to help in planning the process. - October 11, 2008 - Legacy RV Resorts
An Adrenalin-Charged F1 Weekend at Swissôtel the Stamford, Singapore
It was an exhilarating F1 weekend at Swissôtel The Stamford, which was in the thick of the action at Singapore’s inaugural 2008 FORMULA 1™ SingTel Singapore Grand Prix from 26 to 28 September 2008. Towering at 226 metres and 72 storeys high, Singapore’s tallest trackside hotel served no less than 30,000 outside catering meals, 15,000 in-house guests and gave away some 7,500 commemorative F1 amenities over the three days. - October 11, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts