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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
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
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
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
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
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
New Global Website - Holiday / Vacation Villa Auctions
www.holidayvillaauctions.com is a new and innovative way of seeking a last minute booking for a holiday home. Bid on a vacation home that has available weeks or place your own property for auction. - July 08, 2008 - Holiday Villa Auctions
Naked Ice Cream in Palm Springs - A Fun, Cool Way to Celebrate Nude Recreation Week
Every year more and more people are celebrating America's freedoms by choosing to do it the most fun way possible by vacationing at nudist resorts or nude beaches. Nude Recreation Week reminds people that you don't have to settle for the same old boring chain hotel vacations each year. Pack light and say goodbye to funny tanlines forever. - July 06, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Bushkill Hotel Holds Annual Pocono festival
Fernwood Hotel and Resort, a Bushkill hotel, is proud to once again host the 13th Annual Pocono Chicken Wing-Off, benefiting Monroe County Meals On Wheels. The event is slated for Sunday August 10, 2008 from noon to 4:00 pm on the Fernwood Hotel and Resort Great Lawn. Each year, wings are judged... - July 04, 2008 - Fernwood Hotel & Resort
Le Touessrok’s 30th Anniversary Celebrations Mean Savings for Guests
Le Touessrok resort on the island of Mauritius is celebrating its 30th anniversary this November. To mark this occasion, Elegant Resorts are offering a generous 30% discount to holidaymakers who wish stay for the whole five-day celebration. - July 04, 2008 - Elegant Resorts
PGA Tour Winner Among First Purchasers at Buena Vista
Buena Vista on the Beach is pleased to announce that noted PGA golfer, Troy Matteson, is among the initial purchasers at Buena Vista's luxury motor coach resort in Orange Beach, Alabama. Earlier this year, Troy tied for 2nd at the PODS Championship in Tampa Bay, Florida, and tied for 11th at the... - July 03, 2008 - Buena Vista
Looking for a Fun Summer Vacation? Dare to Go Bare in Palm Springs with the Terra Cotta Inn's Sizzling Summer No Tan Lines Special Offer.
Tired of the same old boring chain hotel vacations? Looking for a new, fun, exotic vacation experience? Now is the time to try a clothing optional vacation. Topless and nude sunbathing is the fastest growing trend in the travel industry. And Palm Springs, CA is the sunniest city in the US and the perfect summertime travel destination for your first nude vacation. - July 02, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Thai Residents Special Rates from 2,500 Nett Including Breakfast Until September 2008
Collect the experiences of Phuket. With kilometres of pristine sandy beaches, warm water, cool breezes and unlimited choice to entertain the young and the young at heart. Exclusively for residents of Thailand, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket is offering a very special rate: From 2,500 nett per room... - July 02, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Unveils Signature Travel Services
Global Guests of The Luxury Collection Will Now Enjoy Luggage Free Travel and Access to a World of News Publications Thanks to New Partnerships with Luggage Forward and NewspaperDirect. - July 02, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Lucky Weddings at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket - Bring Extra Luck to Your Day of Days on 08/08/08
The number 8 is widely considered the luckiest of all numbers, especially in Chinese culture as it signifies prosperity and wealth. It is widely believed that the more 8’s involved in a couple’s life together, the better the chance for luck and wealth. To bring a little more wow to... - July 02, 2008 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
Stefan Truebner Resort Manager at Away Resort Koh Kood
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management has announced the appointment of Stefan Truebner as Resort Manager for Away Resort. - June 27, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
The 2nd International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament
The International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament enters its second year this year with last year’s competition drawing thousands of participants from all over the world including the United States and Canada. This year’s tournament begins on July 10th and ends on July 12th, 2008,... - June 27, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Experience Riviera Nayarit On-Line; New Destination Unveils Website Videos
Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit Unveils Website Videos: Experience the New Vacation Paradise On-Line. For the first time, view the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest vacation paradise, without having to leave the comfort of your own desk. The vacation Mecca which unfolds just 10 minutes north... - June 27, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
"Discover Our Treasures Online" Then Experience It for Free
Watch Videos and Enter in a Chance to Win a Free Vacation to Riviera Nayarit. Travel professionals can now watch videos on the Riviera Nayarit website, www.RivieraNayarit.com and enter in a chance to win a vacation to Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, for free. The prize is... - June 27, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Erotic Massage Workshop for Couples Featured at Living Waters Spa
This is a time for lovers to expand their relationship, grow closer to each other, and to celebrate sensuality in a safe monogamous context. You will learn various massage techniques that will give you new “tools for the toolbox of intimacy & romance.” - June 26, 2008 - Living Waters Spa
Al Nahda Resort & Spa Awarded Boutique’s Diamond Collection™ Status
Boutique Hotels & Resorts International® - the global alliance of genuine boutique gems - has awarded Diamond Collection™ membership to Oman's lavish new 5-star destination, Al Nahda Resort & Spa in Barka. - June 17, 2008 - Boutique Hotels & Resorts International
The Top 10 Reasons to Vacation at a Clothing Optional Resort This Summer
Traditionally, Americans had to travel to Europe or the Caribbean to enjoy topless and nude sunbathing at nice upscale clothing optional resorts. In the past decade, nudist resorts in the United States have emerged as the world leaders in nude vacations. Sunny Palm Springs, California is considered one of the top meccas for topless and nude sunbathing vacations. - June 17, 2008 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Luxury Hotel Spa Chain Acqua Hotel Resort Spa Partners with NewHotel Software
Acqua Hotel Resort Spa, inaugurating in November this year its first five-star hotel spa in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, signed an agreement for the installation of the NewHotel hospitality management software, to ensure the highest standard of quality in attention and personalized guest... - June 16, 2008 - Acqua Hotel Resort Spa
New Hotel Chain CEO Awarded with ‘Order of the Incas’ in the City of Puno, Perú
In recognition for his contribution to the promotion of Puno’s culture and folklore through the book “The Virgin of Lake Titicaca”, Dr. Jose Alvarez Blas, author and photographer, was awarded with the “Order of the Cradle of the Incas”, the highest distinction given by... - June 16, 2008 - Acqua Hotel Resort Spa
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management Announces the Appointment of Jirattikran Duangdow as Resort Manager
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, one of Asia’s leading hotel developers and operators, announces the appointment of Jirattikran Duangdow as Resort Manager. Jirattikran, a Thai national, will oversee the entire operation of X2 Samui, including food and beverage, rooms operations,... - June 16, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
Intercontinental Mzaar Takes Home Two Prestigious Awards in Dubai, Uae
For the fifth year running, InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa wins prestigious prizes during the MENA Travel Awards 2008 ceremony, one of the leading awards program for recognizing regional travel and tourism industries and honoring superior service and outstanding standards. - June 13, 2008 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
InterContinental Mzaar Summer & Mountain Packages
Escape the heat of the city and benefit from InterContinental Mzaar “summer packages” combining rejuvenation, fun and pleasure starting from only $60 per room night. - June 13, 2008 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Thailand - X2 Samui Officially Opens Its Doors
X2 Resorts (pronounced “Cross To”), Thailand’s first chain of designer resorts, is ready to unveil the latest X2 Resort at Koh Samui on the 15th June 2008. - June 12, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group