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The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort, Palm Springs, CA is Selected as One of the Top Places in the World to Go Nude Sunbathing
American nudist resorts have come a long way since the nudist colony days of old. At one time, Americans had to travel to Europe or the Caribbean to stay at nice, luxurious nudist resorts. This is no longer true. One of the best nude hotels in the world is located in the US in sunny Palm Springs, CA. - November 08, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Away Resort to Debut on Koh Kood, Thailand
Opening on October 15th, 2007, Away Resort (formerly Bai Kood Shambala) is nearly finished with its major room and facility renovations. - November 06, 2007 - Away Resorts
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Voted the Best in Australasia at the World Travel Awards 03/11/2007
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands – a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World Collection – has been awarded “Australasia’s Leading Boutique Hotel” and “Cook Islands Leading Resort” at the 2007 World Travel Awards ceremony held at the Leela Palace... - November 03, 2007 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
HotelClub Unveils New Corporate Identity
Flairview Travel has now released its new corporate brand identity as HotelClub, encompassing their three accommodation specialist websites: HotelClub.com, RatesToGo.com and Asia-Hotels.com, with new website features to be launched starting with HotelClub.com. The re-branding decision is in accordance with HotelClub’s Chicago based parent, Orbitz Worldwide. - November 03, 2007 - HotelClub
Medical Tourism Association Visits Indian Hospitals
The Medical Tourism Association, the industry's first non-profit trade association for international healthcare providers, has recently returned from the medical tourism conference held in Goa, India and a subsequent two week tour of the top India hospitals. - November 03, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Block Forms Acquisition Company and Sets Ground for Expansion - New Prototype
After a year-long planning period, The Block, currently, two independently owned and managed properties has formed an acquisition company for the purposes of merging ownership of the two properties into one, acquiring new properties, licensing merchandise and completing strategic initiatives to... - November 01, 2007 - The Block Hotels
Lake of the Torches Will Honor Veterans with Free Brunch on Veterans’ Day
Lake of the Torches Resort Casino will be honoring the men and women who have served in the armed forces by offering veterans a free Big City Brunch in their Eagle’s Nest Restaurant on Sunday, November 11th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The breakfast will be free to guests who have served in the... - November 01, 2007 - Lake of The Torches Resort Casino
Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon VA Grand Opening is Spooky
Hampton Inn & Suites Herndon Virginia Grand Opening Event is Spooky Featuring Flood and Gore - October 27, 2007 - Hampton Inn & Suites in Herndon, Virginia
Golden Tulip Opens Regional Office in Bangkok for South East Asia
Golden Tulip Hospitality Group enters into South East Asia by opening a new regional and development office in Bangkok, Thailand. - October 26, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Concierge Condo: The Residences at Biltmore Redefines Luxury Hotel Accommodations
A new travel trend is sweeping the nation. It's the condo hotel, with concierge services that spoil and pamper guests - saving the traveler time and freeing up more time for relaxation. - October 19, 2007 - Residences at Biltmore
Local Seniors Using It, Not Losing It
Over 200 local senior citizens are planning to attend upcoming two day lecture series in Delray Beach, FL on Oct 30 & 31, 2007. This continuing education program, sponsored by Senior Summer School, includes lectures on topics such as: Jew's vs Jew's in the Promised Land; Current Events & U.S. Relations in the Middle East; Jew's in the Civil War; World War II; Those Who Dared to be Different; Kosher Nostra (Jewish Gangsters); Hollywood Moguls; and Looking Good & Feeling Great at Any Age. - October 13, 2007 - Senior Summer School
6th Annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run Slated for October 27, 2007 in Oak Hill
ACE Adventure Center and the New River Gorge are the colorful setting for the 6th annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk. Slated for Saturday, October 27th, the race and run feature several formats for all ages. The long course, last in the season-long Mountain State Trail Run Series, features 13 miles of rolling hills and a deep 500’ descent into the Gorge. The short run and trail walk take contestants along the rim of the Gorge in a half marathon, 7.5 mile run or 4.5 mile walk. - October 11, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
Small Family-Owned Spa in Small Utah Town Makes World Best List Again; Competes with Big Boys
The Green Valley Spa in St. George, Utah has been named on the list of World's best spas by Travel & Leisure Magazine for the second time. Green Valley, who was recently featured on the Today Show, has made this list before as recently as 2 years ago. Green Valley has consistently gone... - October 11, 2007 - Green Valley Spa
Golden Tulip Adds Sea Side Resort Noordwijk as Its Last Addition to Its Dutch Hotel Portfolio
Golden Tulip Hospitality takes over the management of the currently known Hotel de Witte Raaf in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, as per October 01 2007. - October 07, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
HotelClub Reveals Asia’s Best Hotels & Resorts in First Consumer Driven Hotel Awards
The best hotels and resorts in Asia based on HotelClub’s online consumer survey were announced last July 26, 2007 at Café Deco, the Peak in Hong Kong. The Asia Hotel Awards were the first of their kind in Asia. In the top ten hotels in the region, there were three Bangkok hotels and three Singapore hotels. - October 05, 2007 - HotelClub
Golden Tulip Hospitality Announces Change in Strategy for United Kingdom and Ireland
Golden Tulip Hospitality alters strategy in the UK, following the sale of its master franchisee Golden Tulip (UK) to Whitbread PLC - October 05, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Vergis Epavlis Luxurious Suites in Crete Greece
Vergis Epavlis is on Northern Crete, 14 km south of Heraklion,Crete, Greece. Vergis Epavlis consists of 4 suites, which comprise furniture, bathroom, kitchen and sitting/dining room. Facilities include, Restaurant-Gallery-Spa-Gym-Swimming Pool-private Parking. Romantic Holidays for summer and winter, Beach and Mountain. Contact Mr. Charkiotakis Ioannis +306932786131 www.v-epavlis.com - October 04, 2007 - Vergis Epavlis Luxurious Suites
Epoque Hotels Proudly Announces Partnership with Dream Hotel Bangkok
Bangkok’s eclectic hotel—Dream joins Epoque Hotels - October 03, 2007 - Epoque Hotels
Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast Chosen as “Best Value” in the Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards
New Orleans bed and breakfast chosen as "best value" by the editors and readers at BedandBreakfast.com - October 01, 2007 - Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast
Golden Tulip Celebrated 25 Years
Golden Tulip Epe celebrated yesterday its 25th anniversary with loyal guests, business partners, Ambassador Club members, suppliers and local authorities. The hotel has been, for years, the largest hotel in the region of Epe and one of the biggest employers in the area, with 85 employees. In... - September 28, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Orange County Resorts Announces the Opening of Orange County, Kabini
Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd., a brand symbolic of luxury resorts in India, today set another benchmark in luxury by announcing the opening of its new luxury resort, Orange County, Kabini. Retaining Orange County’s values of respect for the purity of nature and culture of the land,... - September 28, 2007 - Orange County Resorts & Hotels Ltd.
Eurotrade and Golden Tulip Enter a Global Investement Agreement
Golden Tulip announces its entry into a strategic investment programme with Eurotrade, a private equity investment firm, for the composition of a global real estate portfolio. A substantial contribution to the expansion of Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts is also in the planning. The... - September 27, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Hotel Casco Antiguo - What's Old is New Again
Historic Casco Viejo Hotel Restored to Meet Modern Standards - September 19, 2007 - Hotel Casco Antiguo
Golden Tulip Hotels in the Middle East Win Four Awards for the Fourth Consecutive Year "4x4"
With an attendance of well over 700, the four l the MENA award ceremony, the Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns and Resorts for the 4th year in a row won 4 awards for their properties in the MENA Region - September 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Golden Tulip Welcomes Golden Tulip Al Barsha
Golden Tulip Hospitality & Noor Capital enter into agreement for the management of the Golden Tulip Al Barsha located next to the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. - September 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Golden Tulip Sharjah Due to Open in October
Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns & Resorts proudly announces the near opening of Golden Tulip Sharjah, located on the Buhairah Lagoon - September 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
1000 Room Golden Tulip in Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Golden Tulip Hospitality welcomes one of the largest properties in United Arab Emirates to its family, the Golden Tulip Ajman, due to open early 2008 - September 15, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Nude Resort Vacations Thrive in the Hollywood Celebrity Scene - Upscale Nude Recreation a New Vacation Rave
In days not so long ago nude recreation was set aside for visits to an isolated nude beach or a family nudist resort for camping and naked volleyball. Times have changed in an awesome way with ultra posh naked recreation vacation spas like Sea Mountain Inn Nude resort and lifestyles Hotel. What was... - September 14, 2007 - sea mountain inn resort and lux spa hotel
New Owners Bring Back Wakefield Inn Restaurant and Make Editor's Choice in Yankee Magazine for 2007
Since February ambitious new owners James and Janel Martin have been rapidly renovating the Wakefield Inn bed and breakfast. Renovations have included preparations to reopen the inn’s fine dining restaurant. - September 14, 2007 - Wakefield Inn, LLC
Hotel Security Officer Receives Award for Valor
Boston Hotel Security Officer Receives Award For Valor at September 11th Award Ceremony. - September 14, 2007 - International Lodging Safety and Security Association
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Celebrated at Living Waters Spa with Activities & Specials
Living Waters Spa a European-style clothing optional resort is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) with special rates for survivors as well as weekly events to promote breast health and breast cancer awareness. - September 12, 2007 - Living Waters Spa
Enjoy a Private Getaway with a Cabin Rental in Scenic Blue Ridge, GA
Renting a cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia is a great way to spend time on a vacation or a quick getaway. Blue Ridge is located only 90 miles from downtown Atlanta. Visitors may choose a luxurious cabin boasting great mountain views over the Blue Ridge Mountains, or they may choose a classic waterfront retreat overlooking one of many area trout streams. - September 06, 2007 - Georgia Mountain Cabin Rentals
A New Treasure to be Found Within the Heart of the Norfolk Broads
General release for the brand new Broad House Hotel on the Norfolk Broads. - September 01, 2007 - Broad House Hotel
Golden Tulip Partners with Virgin Nigeria's Loyalty Programme: Eaglefire
Golden Tulip Hospitality Group is proud to welcome Virgin Nigeria’s frequent flyer programme to Golden Tulip’s Connection programme. - September 01, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
Golden Tulip Welcomes Second Hotel in Ghana
Golden Tulip Hospitality Group has been awarded the management contract for a new Golden Tulip Hotel in the Ghanaian city Kumasi – the property will feature 160 rooms and is scheduled to open December 2007. - August 30, 2007 - Golden Tulip Hospitality Group
The Liberty Hotel Opens CLINK., Adding New Social Scena for Urban Dinning
Second floor restaurant to feature shared plates and cell blocks - August 28, 2007 - Epoque Hotels
Henderson Village Launches New Website
Henderson Village, located in Perry, Georgia, is the premiere resort and relaxation oasis in central Georgia. Their many amenities include the exquisite Langston House Restaurant, charming accommodations in beautifully restored cottages, a business & conference center, wedding and reception facilities, and in the fall of 2007 a full-service spa. - August 25, 2007 - Henderson Village
Liko S. Smith Commissions Historian to Write "Illustrated History of Samoa's Independence" for His Hotel Rooms in Samoa
Eneliko (Liko) S. Smith, CEO and founder of Rogue Hospitality has agreed to commission and underwrite expenses for historian Lealamanu'a J. Robert Shaffer to oversee and execute a hard bound, luxury edition of Samoa’s history from 1900 to the present day. The commission will provide for an... - August 24, 2007 - Rogue Hospitality
Hurricane Dean Watch Roatan, Bay Island, Honduras
Updating 1-3 times daily on www.Roatan.ws. People are preparing for the worst - no surprises this time. - August 22, 2007 - Roatan
Matthews House Voted “Best Place to Get Married” in Western Wake County
Carroll and Sheila Ogle, owners of The Matthews House, have announced that the Cary events facility has been voted “Best Place To Get Married” in western Wake County in The Cary News’ annual “Best of the West” poll. Published in its Today publication, this poll... - August 20, 2007 - Matthews House
What's Hot in Mitzvah's? A Return to Faith and Mitzvahs for Senior Citizens
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs have come full circle, with many families opting for more modest events that respect the ritual's religious significance. - August 16, 2007 - Hilton Short Hills
Red Bull Air Race World Series 2007 Faces ARTEH® Hotel in Porto
Pestana Porto, an ARTEH® Hotel in Porto overlooks the Air Gate sequence of Red Bull´s Air Race World Series 2007 along the Douro River. - August 05, 2007 - ARTEH - Hotels and Resorts
"New Look" Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton to Open on August 1st 2007
The new look Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton has received a R4 Million face lift. - August 02, 2007 - Southern Sun
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Announces Partnership with New Hospes Hotel in Cordoba
The elegant Hospes Palacio del Bailío in Cordoba joins the collection of exclusive boutique hotels. - July 29, 2007 - Epoque Hotels
HotelClub Releases Results from Global Consumer Survey
HotelClub's global consumer survey reveals more Asian tourists turn to the web for bookings. Winners of the Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia will be awarded in a gala ceremony in Hong Kong at 26 July 2007. - July 26, 2007 - HotelClub
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Reaches 300 Exclusive Boutique Hotels in the World
In July 2007, the unique collection of avant-garde, trendy-chic, and luxury-classic boutique hotels grows to 300 properties. - July 26, 2007 - Epoque Hotels
"Follow the River... a Historic Journey" Rafts You Back through Time
Summer vacations filled with traditions will receive a boost this year with a new 3 day/2 night package from Oak Hill’s ACE Adventure Center. Located along the banks of the historic New River Gorge National Park, the three day journey includes whitewater rafting, meals, a riverside overnight... - July 26, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
"Fallen Legends of the New River Gorge" Combines History & Family Fun
What do Captain William Dabney Thurmond, Thomas McKell, The Dunglen, a card game, and the Guiness Book of World Records have in common? A visit to West Virginia with ACE Adventure Center's 'Fallen Legends of the New River Gorge' tour will piece the puzzles together while you enjoy three days of family fun mixed with local folklore. Raft, enjoy the on-site Inflatable Water Park, bike, and horseback ride during this three-day trek back to the past. - July 26, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
Perspective Magazine Announces Corporate Subscription Service & Loyalty Rewards Program.
The global publication for the timeshare and leisure property industries is reported to be used as a sales and credibility tool by hundreds of subscribers on sales decks around the world, so as a result a corporate subscription is now available to encourage this positive action. As the Perspective... - July 25, 2007 - Timeshare Staff Ltd
Enticing, All Over Suntan Special Offer in Palm Springs, CA
August is the most popular time of the year for vacations. The Terra Cotta Inn clothing optional resort and spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA has a great summertime nude sunbathing special offer. Make this the year that you finally get rid of those funny tan lines for good. - July 24, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa