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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
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
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
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
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
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
Machaca Hill Sets a New Standard for Luxury and Adventure in Belize - Unsurpassed Levels of Luxury, Service and Excursions Part of New All-Inclusive Offerings
Unsurpassed levels of luxury, service and excursions part of new all-inclusive luxury rainforest lodge offerings at Machaca Hill in Belize. - October 11, 2008 - Machaca Hill Rainforest Canopy Lodge
Five Lakes Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa Launches London Countryside Christmas Celebrations
Set in 320 acres of Essex countryside, Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club and Spa announced its 2008 Festive Christmas celebrations and party packages. Party planners and family gatherings can choose from a range of creative dining and residential offerings. Christmas events and festivities at... - October 10, 2008 - AB Hotels UK
Palm Springs Clothing Optional Resort Owner's Top Ten Nude Sunbathing Beauty Secrets
In these stressful times, couples are looking for new and fun ways to put a romantic kick back into their love lives during vacations. Staying at nudist resorts is the best way to spark the romance and to remind yourselves as to why you initially fell in love with each other. - October 07, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Whipped Into Shape in a Weekend - Saturday Boot Camp
Vita Vie Retreat, formerly known as Bella Vita Retreat, devises an all new wellness boot camp for local Floridians and visitors alike. Whipping people into shape, the retreat is now offering a Saturday Boot Camp aimed at sculpting and toning bodies as well as complete relaxation. - October 03, 2008 - Vita Vie Retreat
The Spa at Stage Neck Now Serving Area Residents and Visitors with Bonus Access to the Inn’s Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi and Sauna
Stage Neck Inn is opening its new full-service day spa, The Spa at Stage Neck, to York residents and area visitors. As an added bonus, spa patrons may utilize the Inn’s indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and locker rooms before or after their spa treatment. The Spa at Stage Neck is a joint venture between Stage Neck Inn and Genesis Day Spa, Ogunquit. Spa services range from nail treatments to innovative body wraps and thermal therapies. Complete spa services menus: http://www.TheSpaatStageNeck.com. - October 03, 2008 - Stage Neck Inn
Eco Friendly & Fabulously Fit - Whole Health Retreat
Vita Vie Retreat, formerly known as Bella Vita Retreat, takes their highly successful weight loss boot camp to a new level for a week of holistic health, raw food cooking lessons, fitness, weight loss and eco friendly education. Known for being a no-nonsense “get your butt in shape retreat”, Vita Vie Retreat aims to educate people on eco friendly practices, holistic health care and nutrition as well as stress management and complete rejuvenation. - October 02, 2008 - Vita Vie Retreat
Baga Beach Clean-Up - World Tourism Day
Baia Do Sol celebrated World Tourism Day on 27 September 2008 by organising a clean up of Baga Beach (Goa, India) - September 29, 2008 - Baia Do Sol
Environmentally-Aware Tourism: Segway Personal Transporters at Swissôtel Le Plaza Basel
Environmentally-sound mobility and tourism are the focus of an innovative project by Swissôtel Le Plaza Basel in collaboration with Basel Tourism. Guests now have the opportunity to join guided tours on two-wheeled Segway Personal Transporters (PTs), the first, self-balancing electric vehicles ever developed. - September 27, 2008 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Goes Green
InterContinental Mzaar takes important steps to become more green friendly. - September 27, 2008 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Experience the Rejuvenated
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket invites you to discover the revitalized Island Villas. - September 25, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management Appointed Jonathan Paul Snow as Resort Manager at X2 Samui
Jonathan Paul Snow, a New Zealand national, has been appointed by Astudo Hotel & Resort Management as Resort Manager at X2 Resorts Samui, Thailand. - September 25, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Jay Lonewolf at the Mario Flores Gallery in North Miami, Sep 26, 2008
The work of artist Jay Lonewolf will open the Mario Flores Gallery, September 26, 2008. A brilliant artist - Jay Lonewolf's one-man show will showcase wide-ranging, vivid and imaginative display of dramatic colors and words. - September 24, 2008 - Jay Lonewolf
Glenwood Hot Springs Announces Seasoned Professionals to Senior Management
Team will oversee new Spa of the Rockies, renovated Athletic Club, remodeled Lodge, along with the well-known Hot Springs Pool. - September 23, 2008 - Glenwood Hot Springs
Murders, Mysteries, Rituals and Spirits at Historic Hotels of the Rockies
Bewitching celebrations and murder mysteries at Historic Hotels of the Rockies. - September 20, 2008 - Historic Hotels of the Rockies
Avalon Springs Launches Fall Eco-Centered Workshop Series
Avalon Springs, an emerging hot springs retreat center and ecovillage, has launched its fall 2008 series of classes as part of a mission to provide experiential learning about living sustainably, and abundantly, with the earth. Avalon’s workshop lineup includes: * Sept. 12-14 Earthen... - September 18, 2008 - Avalon Springs
Hilton Hotels Corporation Names Daniel Hughes Senior Vice President - Mexico, The Caribbean and Latin America
Hilton Appoints 20-Year Company Veteran to SVP Position. - September 15, 2008 - Hilton Hotels
Relief for Laptop Users with Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain
Laidback We “R” Inc. has designed a laptop desk that provides users the ultimate in comfort by providing them full control and flexibility to place the laptop in the best position possible, designed specifically to provide ultimate comfort for laptop users on a bed, couch, lawn chair, etc. - September 15, 2008 - Laidback We “R” Inc
Rewarding Meeting Experiences at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket, Enjoy Exclusive Rates and Triple Starwood Preferred Planner Starpoints®
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has unveiled exceptional rates and rewards aimed at the MICE market. Recently voted as a Top Conference Hotel in Asia*, the only hotel in Phuket to receive this award, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket distinguishes itself by creating... - September 12, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Juhani Sotka Appointed as Resort Manager at Away Resort Koh Kood
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management has announced the appointment of Juhani Sotka as Resort Manager for Away Resort Koh Kood. Juhani, a Finnish National, will supervise the entire operation of Away Resort Koh Kood, including food and beverage, rooms operations, engineering, human resources and... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management Announces the Appointment of Wira Chaipramote as Group Financial Controller
Astudo has announced the appointment of Khun Wira Chaipramote as Group Financial Controller at Astudo Hotel & Resort Management. With his extensive knowledge as a financial specialist and his expertise in a range of financial software systems, Khun Wira will oversee the entire accounting... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Away Resorts Unveiled in Mae-Rim, Chiang Mai
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management’s portfolio has been expanding rapidly across Thailand over the last few years. After successfully launching several resort properties under its X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi brands, Astudo has the honor to proudly present their latest... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Away Resorts to Manage Chumphon Resort
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, manager of X2 Resorts, Away Resorts and Le Bayburi, is proudly announcing the opening of Away (Tusita) Chumphon, scheduled in September 2008. Being the first southern province to be reached from every other part of the country, Chumphon is regarded as a... - September 07, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Tops the Travel Polls Awarded as a Top Conference Hotel for Asia
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket has been awarded a Top Conference Hotel for Asia. “We are delighted to have received this award for the second year running and to have maintained this level of recognition within the conference industry”, Jan Kirstein, General... - September 06, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Riviera Nayarit Inspires California Song Writer
Sayulita,’ a Tale of Mysterious Love by Smitty West, Celebrates Beauty, Passion of Mexico’s Newest Vacation Destination. - September 02, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Enjoy a Taste of Riviera Nayarit: AAA Honors Two Restaurants with the Much Respected Four Diamond Award
Charming restaurants in tiny fishing villages offering gourmet cuisine by international chefs and authentic Mexican seaside cuisine are the culinary rewards awaiting travelers exploring Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit. Just opened in January 2008, the newest gourmet restaurant... - September 02, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Enjoy a Summer Outing or Executive Retreat at Beaver Hollow Conference Center
This summer, whether one is looking for a New York summer picnic, executive retreat, or family reunion, Beaver Hollow Conference Center offers a special package customized for everyone. For all group event bookings, there is an all-inclusive package, covering all expenses and services, and the... - August 27, 2008 - Beaver Hollow Conference Center
Zen Resort Bali Surya Meditation and Ayurveda Retreat: Inner Peace and Divine Healing Power with Swathimaa and Raymond Prohs
Zen Resort situated in a serene and peaceful environment in north Bali, surrounded by rice fields, vineyards and natural forest, is the venue of this September 2008 Bali Surya meditation and ayurveda retreat with international healers and renowned teachers Swathimaa and Raymond Prohs, both senior students of the Indian Saint Sri Kaleshwar who is the first to reveal the actual spiritual practices of India’s saints to Western students. - August 20, 2008 - Zen Resort Bali
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Finalist in the 2008 HM Awards
Pacific Resort Aitutaki has been named as a Finalists in the 2008 HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, with winners due to be announced in Sydney on August 14. The HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence are now into their sixth year and are the leading awards for the... - August 14, 2008 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Longevity Wellness Resort Wins Best Development of 2008
Longevity is delighted to inform that Longevity Wellness Resort Monchique has won an award in the Best Development category of the 2008 CNBC Europe & Africa Property Awards. - August 12, 2008 - Longevity Wellness Resort
Destination Discoveries at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
The hotels and resorts of The Luxury Collection inspire unforgettable moments and create a lifetime of memories by unlocking the world’s most enriching experiences. The Sheraton Grande Laguna, A Luxury Collection Resort on the beautiful island of Phuket invites its guests on a Destination... - August 08, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Playa Suites Acapulco Completes Major Renovation Project - Investment Focuses on Security, Convenience and "Going Green"
The Playa Suites Hotel in Acapulco has recently completed a million-dollar (USD) renovation project that improves amenities and enhances guest safety and security with the added benefit of reducing the resort’s eco-footprint. - August 02, 2008 - Playa Suites Acapulco
Sweet Dreams at Sun Spa at IruFushi Beach & Spa Resort
Announcing The First Sleep Spa Concept In The Maldives. Sun Spa at IruFushi Beach & Spa Resort, due to open in summer 2008, will launch the first Sleep Spa concept in the Maldives. In collaboration with the resort team, the programme, entitled Sweet Dreams, has one main goal – to help adults and children relax and to catch up on that much needed sleep that many of them can only dream of doing whilst on holiday. - July 25, 2008 - Sun Spa Resorts Pvt Ltd
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Invites Its Guests on an Epicurean Expedition
The love of cuisine, wine, indigenous cultures have inspired unforgettable moments and created memories that last a lifetime. The hotels and resorts of The Luxury Collection evoke similar emotions and have created Epicurean Expeditions to unlock the world’s most enriching experiences. Guests... - July 23, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Terra Cotta Inn, Palm Springs, CA Selected as One of the Top Ten Best Clothing Optional Resorts in the World by TripAdvisor.com
Clothing optional vacationers have many choices of destinations to travel to soak up the sun around the world. The best nudist resorts used to be in the Caribbean and Europe. Times have changed. According to TripAdvisor.com, America now has two of the best nude sunbathing hotels. And The Terra Cotta Inn clothing Optional Resort and Spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA is ranked as one of the 10 best. - July 22, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Kingston Plantation Reservations Ocean Front Resort Golf Villa Rental Rates Down to 99.00
The best villa in all of kingston plantation 5 star new. Rates Down to 99.00 All new 2008: Water Front-on golf course over 1,000 Square Feet, Sleep 6 (Six) in this 2 bedroom, 2 Full Bath Rooms, Sofa Has Pull out Bed for third Bed In living room. Master bedroom has King Bed And whirlpool Tub. 2 Single Beds In Bedroom 2. Villa has a romantic screened porch in front of Lake with 20 foot high fountain looking at golf course. New furniture, 3 Flat screened thin TVs, Free 10 MB high speed wireless. - July 21, 2008 - kingston plantation reservations
Riviera Nayarit Hits the Top with AAA Five- and Four-Diamond Awards
2008 AAA Travel Guide Puts Mexico’s Newest Vacation Destination among the Leaders for Resorts and Dining. Two Resorts received the prestigious Five-Diamond award while three hotels were given the Four-Diamond recognition. - July 16, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Astudo to Manage New Hotel In Samui – Away Koh Pha Ngan
After successfully launching 4 resort properties under its X2, Away and Le Bayburi brands, Astudo Hotel & Resort Management has the honor to proudly represent Away Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand, scheduled to open in late 2009. - July 13, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group