tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51793049432144773092024-03-14T00:43:19.779-07:00Luxury Hotels And Best Vacation Places In WorldJhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-39364324919701447232010-11-17T09:33:00.000-08:002010-11-17T09:51:05.299-08:00Whether Treatment in Luxury Hotels in London Liverpool Street<div align="justify">Liverpool Street in central London is the traveler's paradise. In addition, the financial center is located in London, full of local activities to keep you as a wide assortment of luxury hotels featured for both business and leisure travelers riveted. Liverpool Street hotelsare luxury landmark in excellence and can easily reach through the Underground to Liverpool Street the third busiest station in London. Want to know more, check our list here: </div><div align="justify"><strong>Grange St Pauls</strong> </div><div align="justify">The brilliant five-star hotel that can be discovered in the street in London Godlimen an icon among luxury hotels in London. Furnished with splendor and majesty will send you ecstatic and euphoric in their temporary stay in this magnificent hotel. Surrounded with popular attractions like the Tower of London, London, Excel Exhibition Centre and London Eye, this place will keep you hooked and booked under any circumstances. Lavish conference and corporate facilities are also available for business guests. </div><div align="justify"><strong>Beauchamp House City</strong></div><div align="justify"> Russell Square feet located at a distance away from the world famous cathedral church, St. Pauls, a beautiful town house exudes charm and such a rare phenomenon that certainly breathtaking visits to the city. Equipped to service and customer-friendly and stylish interior is done tastefully, this hotel take care of your smallest needs of visitors present in the form of room air conditioning, 24 hour wireless internet access, audio-visual facilities. Constellation of restaurants to serve my loving lips of appetite food throughout the day. </div><div align="justify"><strong>Grange City Hotel</strong></div><div align="justify"> He said: "enjoy life king size" is beautiful and worthy and true for luxury hotels. Visitors find themselves enjoying the state of the art decor with a nice set of features for a truly great king or a person who has the support of Royal. Magnificent hall and restaurant offers a perfect setting for quiet and a great night with your partner. Rejuvenate and revitalize your fitness and beauty clinic luxury hotel with sauna, steam room, massage room and gym. Business meetings and private functions can also be sorted by the hotel. Point along Coopers Row in central London. <strong>Cavendish Hotel</strong></div><div align="justify"> This four star hotel located in the beautiful Gower Street provides a room full of relaxation and indulgence, but under your budget, and very affordable. Suitable for both business and leisure travelers it provides a wide array of single rooms, two conference. Free breakfast is available to supplement its guests. Extremely polite and friendly staff there will always be served 24 hours a day and be your presence.</div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-30618844499471351272010-08-22T08:42:00.000-07:002010-08-22T08:44:44.716-07:00Maui Prince Hotel - Makena Resort<div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508260349190352914" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_83lwYm0G2bI/THFFmoPcMBI/AAAAAAAAAXw/9YTn1YqzwD8/s400/Maui%2520Prince%2520Hotel%2520Makena%2520Resort.jpg" border="0" />The beach activity desk can arrange numerous water excursions. The hotel's central feature is an Asian meditation garden and open-air atrium, featuring waterfalls, streams, carp, and stone pathways. Those that do their best meditating while swinging a nine-iron will want to check out the resort's 18-hole golf course located on 1,800 tropical acres.<br />The onsite tennis facilities offer six courts, clinics, private lessons, equipment rentals, and a snack bar. Other recreational facilities include the outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and the spa. Additional amenities include children's programs, wireless Internet access, babysitting services, arts and crafts classes, laundry services, babysitting services, free valet parking, and free local shuttles.<br />Dining options include Island cuisine at the Prince Court, Sunday Brunch, the Sunset Lu'au, Japanese fare at Hakone, Cafe Kiowai, Makena Clubhouse, Molokini Lounge, and the Poolside Snack Bar.Guest rooms feature private lanais, refrigerators, free bottled water, coffeemakers, bath amenities, hairdryers, TVs, high-speed Internet access, and safes.<br />KIDS EAT FREE / GOLF FREE promotion (valid for travel dates from April 1 - September 30, 2009):Children 5 - 12 years of age eat FREE when dining with parents paying full rate on a main course or equivalent from restaurant menu. Children 6 - 17 years of age golf for free when golfing with their parents. Parents must purchase a round of golf and accompany kids when golfing.</div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-56377693368712365902010-08-22T08:11:00.000-07:002010-08-22T08:26:26.690-07:00Great Falls Montana's Portion<div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508255581571696882" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_83lwYm0G2bI/THFBRHekyPI/AAAAAAAAAXo/E3srZqHmw44/s400/great-falls.jpg" border="0" />Great Falls is one of the main cities that is found along Montana's portion of the Lewis and Clark Trail. It was Lewis and Clark who were the first known white visitors to the area, which they happened upon while navigating the Missouri River. At Great Falls, the Missouri River drops some 500 feet, which results in a rumbling set of rapids and waterfalls. Hence the city's name. Lewis and Clark were forced to portage around the rapids and waterfalls at Great Falls during their famous Corps of Discovery expedition, and nearly a month passed until they moved on.<br />Like many other Montana cities, Great Falls didn't start to gain identifiable status until the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was during this time that Great Falls Montana became both an important railway stop and a thriving industrial center. The city's waterfalls were used to create hydroelectric power, which also helped it to grow into a major supply center. As Great Falls quickly became one of the larger cities in the state, visitors began arriving to get a glimpse of the falls for which the city is named. They also came to see the studio of artist Charles Marion Russell, who was born in St. Louis and moved to Great Falls when he was a teenager. Russell specialized in painting scenes of the American West. He also made bronze sculptures and was an accomplished author and storyteller. When Charles Marion Russell passed away in 1926, the local schools shut down so that the children could watch his funeral procession. If you want to view some of the works of one of the most cherished past residents of Great Falls, a visit to the C.M. Russell Museum is in order.<br />One of the top Great Falls attractions, the C.M. Russell Museum complex displays some 2,000 artifacts, pieces and art, and personal objects that relate to Russell's life and career. It also features a home that Russell built in 1900, the rustic log cabin studio that came three years later, and even some works of art that were created by other renowned western artists. Great Falls Montana prides itself on being a cultural city, and there are a few other museums here that you might also add to your Great Falls travel itinerary. They include the History Museum, which has more than 95,000 objects on display that revolve around central Montana history, and the Children's Museum of Montana, which features fascinating interactive experiences that any kid is bound to enjoy. To learn more about Lewis and Clark's 1804-1806 expedition and how it relates to Great Falls Montana, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center is the place to go.<br />Found on a bluff that offers picturesque views of the Missouri River, the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center offers exhibits that celebrate the spirit of adventure. There are also ranger programs that can be enjoyed here, and you can hike to nearby Giant Springs State Park, which is another historic Lewis and Clark Trail landmark. Should you really be interested in making the Lewis and Clark experience the focus of your Great Falls travel plans, you can visit the city in June, which is when the Interpretive Center puts on its annual festival. This event celebrates both the Corps of Discovery expedition and the area's Native American history and culture. Getting back to Giant Springs State Park, it too is among the top Great Falls attractions, partly because it is home to the shortest river in the world. At least that's what the Guinness Book of World Records once labeled the Roe River.<br />While there are plenty of hot springs in Montana that you can visit, the cooler springs at Giant Springs State Park also attract plenty of onlookers. People also come to the park to do some bird watching, to see the fish hatchery, and to enjoy the Rainbow Falls Overlook, which is easily reached from the park. Visiting Ulm Pishkun State Park is also among the top things to do in Great Falls. It is at this park where you can observe the cliffs that Native American hunters stampeded buffalo over for more than 1,000 years. From the cliffs at Ulm Pishkun State Park, views of the Rocky Mountains just to the west can also be enjoyed.<br />After engaging in a little Great Falls travel, you can head west to enjoy all that the highlands have to offer, or you might take a northerly route towards Glacier National Park. Head south instead, and you'll eventually find Yellowstone National Park. There's a lot to see and do in Montana, and the Great Falls attractions can definitely keep you busy for at least a few days before heading on. This is especially true if you show up for the State Fair, which is among the top events in Montana. The overall affordability of the Great Falls hotels helps to make it an attractive destination, and since one of the six major Montana airports can be found here, you can fly right in!</div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-49686841797131781282010-07-19T07:48:00.000-07:002010-07-19T07:58:18.777-07:00Cheap Hotel in Bali<div align="justify"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_83lwYm0G2bI/TERnzX1bQII/AAAAAAAAAWQ/NHSXcG9D608/s400/room_new_samsara.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495631577567936642" />NEW ARENA HOTEL : poppies lane I, KUTA BALIkuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 300rb, double bed, ac, tv, bathtub, hotshower, ada kolam renangGEMINI STAR HOTEL : poppies lane no.2 KUTA BALIkuta cheap hotel price : Rp.250rb, double bed, ac, tv, bathtub, ada kolam renangBENDESA ACCOMODATION :Jl.Legian Br.Pangabetankuta cheap hotel price : Rp.250rb, double bed, ac, tv, bathtub, ada kolam renang, villaPuri Royan Jimbaran : Jl. Pantai Sarikuta cheap hotel price : Rp.300rb/night, ac incl sarapan ber 2/ tv/ kulkaskuta cheap hotel price : non a/c (fan) 200 ribu - incl sarapan berdua, ada kolam renang, kamar besar, bathtube, hot/cold shower, ada telepon di kamar.Kuta Townhouse - hot shower, swimming pool, ruangannya semua ber-ac dan yang pasti dapet breakfast. Setiap apartment di lengkapi dengan dapur dan living room (plus tv & dvd player). Buat keluarga atau yang pergi rame-rame cocok banget kalau bermalam disini.Dekat ke pantai kuta dan jalan Legian.kuta cheap hotel price : 650.000,- dua kamar (1 double + 1 twin) + 2 kamar mandi + living room + hot showerBakung Beach Cottages,Jl.Kartika Plaza,bagus,bersih,fasilitas lengkap(breakfast,pool,hot/cold shower,telepon,kulkas),kuta cheap hotel price : 300 ribuanMatahari Bungalow (Melati)Jl. Legian 210Kuta - Balikuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 300 ribuanBakungsari Hotel - BaliJl. Bakungsari, Kuta, Bali 80361, IndonesiaGarden & Kolamkuta cheap hotel price : Rp 300 ribu-an (double/twin)Flora Beach HotelJl.Bakungsari, No.13A, Kuta, Bali 80361kuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 300 ribuanBali Padma HotelJl. Padma No. 1, Legian, Bali 80361, Indonesiakuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 250 ribuanSuka Beach InnJl. Benesari (Jl. Pantai Kuta sebelum Kamasutra belok kanan)kolam renang, twin beds dan AC,kuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 250,000The Beneyasa 2Jl. BenesariAC, double beds on the 3rd floor,kuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 250,000Bali Sandat Inn 2Jalan BenesariTempatnya diantara Circle K dan Warung Wulan.Air Panas dan 7 kamar ber-A/C.kuta cheap hotel price :1 Orang 150,000 1 Day1 Orang 250,000 A/C 1 Day2 Orang 200,000 1 DayBarong HotelJalan Legian gg. Popies, dekat dengan Pantai Kuta.Standard Room Single: 260.000/room/nightDewi Sri HotelJalan Legian gg. Tropozone, dekat dengan monumen bom bali I, ada kolam renang.Standard Room Single: 260.000/room/nightGalaxy Hotel & BarJl. Abimanyu no 9A, Seminyak - KutaBali IndonesiaKamar non Ac mulai dari: 95.000/room/nightStandard Room AC: 215.000/room/nightFasilitas ada kolam renang.Ida HotelJl. Kahyangan Suci - Kuta, dekat dengan Kuta SquareFasilitas: kolam renang, 15 menit menuju Pantai KutaStandard Room Single: 260.000/room/nightTaman Ayu CottageJl. Petitenget - KerobokanFasilitas: kolam renangStandard Room Single/Double AC: Rp. 270.000/room/night, Superior Room Single/Double AC: Rp. 290.000/room/night.<br /></div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-51477753196714286252010-03-09T01:49:00.000-08:002010-03-09T01:52:52.558-08:00Children rooms<h3 class="post-title" align="justify"> </h3><div class="post-header-line-1" align="justify"></div><p class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"><div class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768881772155106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdzIcE30OI/AAAAAAAACd8/4S967aOMJx0/s400/100_5432.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="274" /> Today is the party hosted by Laura Bray at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span style="color:#38b63c;">katydiddys</span></span>! As I was madly taking photos of my two wee one's rooms, I realized that they weren't up to showroom quality. I mean, who wants to see Tinkerbell undies strewn across the floor, or Barbie shoes sprinkled on the carpet? I decided that since the unmade beds & dollhouse debris wouldn't make for impressive snapshots, I would take pictures of special<em> things</em> in my girls room instead: close up shots that make you THINK the atmosphere is tidy.</div><div class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"><br /></div><div class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271">We moved into our house 5 months ago & you'd think that would be enough time to get settled in. But, it's not. I'm not sure what the problem is, but my girls' rooms don't have that warmth & "homey" feel to them. They've shared a room for the past 2 years, so this is the first time they've had their own rooms. Maybe I just need to give them (& their rooms) some time to find their own decor identity. Anyway, I hope to get some ideas from other participants in this blog party on how to make their rooms more cozy & girly & less cold & uninspired.</div><div class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"><br /></div><div class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271">The picture at the top is how I store my oldest daughter's dress-up attire. The large puffy dresses get hung right on the wall above her bed! It's artwork, it's a dress, it's artwork, it's a dress.<br /></div><div class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"><br /></div><div class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271">I painted the hangers to make it "extra special". And look! It's a cupcake! This was one of my very first cupcake paintings, about 5 years ago--long before I realized that I loved them so! I think I copied it right from a catalogue.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768881150238674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdzIZwmH9I/AAAAAAAACeE/jBqOXLoNpz4/s400/100_5465.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="275" /> </div><div class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"><br /></div><p class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271">My daughter's pink bed is one of my favorite pieces. My mom picked it up at a garage sale for 3 bucks. I wish I had a "before" shot. It came with a headboard & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">footboard</span>--but it belonged to a bunk bed. It was nasty looking. I sanded it, painted it, distressed it, waxed it, added finials to the posts & adorable white wood embellishments to each end. It was a lot of work, but well worth it. It was a surprise for her 2nd birthday---a big girl bed!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768883268460226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdzIhpnnsI/AAAAAAAACeM/f_4fHXmgNC8/s400/100_5451.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="276" /> </p><div class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"><br /></div><p class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271">And I LOVE using <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mis</span>matched linens--both old vintage & new vintage-looking. My oldest has pinks & blues & my youngest has yellows & greens.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768891342956450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdzI_uup6I/AAAAAAAACeU/B8ESOpXLfe0/s400/100_5460.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="277" /><br />I found this drawer to an old desk in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">someones</span> trash! I added vintage kitty wrapping paper & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">hotglued</span> buttons to the outside & now it hangs above my daughter's desk & holds her precious keepsakes. Free stuff rocks.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768640681135826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdy6Z8SztI/AAAAAAAACdU/n1SrLDBScfc/s400/100_5435.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="278" /></p><p class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"></p><p class="post-body" align="justify" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271">Hanging under the drawer is a banner I made. I found some vintage "ABC" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">clipart</span> online & copied them, punched holes in them, strung some ribbon through, & swagged it above her desk. It's not only decorative--but useful: she refers to it often when stumped on her alphabet.<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768639372540370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdy6VETOdI/AAAAAAAACdc/hVD5LDGL3fI/s400/100_5437.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="279" /> <div class="post-body" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"><br /></div><p class="post-body" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271">A trip to a nearby pottery painting studio resulted in this adorable hanging sign. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768649112515138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdy65WfckI/AAAAAAAACdk/s7XQsYQlkTQ/s400/100_5439.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="280" /></p><p class="post-body" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"></p><p class="post-body" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271">Artwork is very important to me & my kid's get to put theirs just about anywhere. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Zoey</span> decorates her door with loads of paintings & drawings. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768653800231138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdy7K0IUOI/AAAAAAAACds/i3394y6y_KA/s400/100_5450.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="281" /></p><div class="post-body" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="271"><br /><br />I love the wooden letters you see at craft stores. And the wacky odd sized letters are right up my alley. I painted them out in different colors & hung them with that tacky putty stuff.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768652679332626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdy7Go4wxI/AAAAAAAACd0/fuhiHPSIikA/s400/100_5446.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="282" /><br /><br />I also gave each of my girls a painting when they were born. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Pazely</span> has this above her desk.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768243312803314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdyjRoTPfI/AAAAAAAACcs/YS8-_zv93KQ/s400/100_5441.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="283" /><br />Another cool find was this piece. I was told it is for holding patterns?? I use it to hold my girls magazines & coloring books. It sits in our living/dining room right next to a baker's rack which is FILLED with their art & creative supplies.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768252899992994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdyj1WEJaI/AAAAAAAACc0/njPKFSPNAhc/s400/100_5467.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="284" /><br /><p>This is weird, but everywhere we have ever lived I have always had an obsession with making the girls bathroom cute. I love bathrooms! They are tiny & make-over pretty quickly. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768252611443010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdyj0RROUI/AAAAAAAACc8/N2heyy3coIo/s400/100_5470.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="285" /> </p><br /><p>The shower curtain rings were purchased from the Target $2.50 bin. I added the vintage buttons. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768256128127250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdykBXtkRI/AAAAAAAACdE/W19EW8Cl63w/s400/100_5445.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="286" /> </p><br /><p>Above the girls towel rod is this vintage hand mirror that used to belong to my grandmother. I hung it on the wall at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">kidlet</span> height so the girls can see themselves---you know, for that final check before heading out to play. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221768264254350898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHdykfpJ5jI/AAAAAAAACdM/PL2pQEDc_9E/s400/100_5443.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="287" /></p><br /><p>I love being "hands-on" in my girls' rooms. Most of their things have been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">thrifted</span> or handmade. A lot of inspiration comes from books or magazines. Better Homes & Gardens puts out really cool Special Publications about "quick & easy decorating" or "kids' rooms". I snatch these up when I see them because they give SO many great ideas.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221779151961566498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EsrRVgKJIbc/SHd8ePg1rSI/AAAAAAAACec/detprGngvfg/s400/100_5474.jpg" border="0" _zipidx="2" closure_hashcode_y5qb02="288" /></p><br />Now that you got a peek at MY children's rooms, go check out Laura's blog post (dated July 11 2008) to see links in the comment section & find other great children's rooms!! Party on!Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-81097279213427224922010-03-09T01:33:00.000-08:002010-03-09T01:36:41.407-08:00Ice Luxury Hotels, Sweden<p align="justify"><a href="http://luxuryhotelsinworld.blogspot.com/"><img class="imgborder" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/ice_hotel_lapland.jpg" /></a> <p align="justify" sizset="34" sizcache="6">If we said the <a href="https://luxuryhotelsinworld.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="color:#0088cc;">Explora Hotel on Easter Island</span></b></a> was the most isolated luxury hotels in the world, we were wrong. <p align="justify"><p align="justify" sizset="35" sizcache="6">The <a href="http://luxuryhotelsinworld.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="color:#0088cc;">IceHotel</span></b></a> is the latest, craziest name on the Luxury Hotel circuit and it's 200 km north of the Arctic Circle in Sweden. <p align="justify">It's the world's first ice hotel and it's exactly what it says on the packet - a hotel with over 80 individually designed rooms, a bar, reception, and even a church, all made entirely out of blocks of ice taken from the nearby Torne River. </p><p class="story-body" align="justify" sizset="36" sizcache="6"><b>Colder than ice</b><br />You'll be wondering what the weather's like inside this baby. Rest assured, it's pretty damn icy, between 17 and 28 degrees Fahrenheit all the time. You can't even warm yourself up in the bar, because all the glasses are made of ice too. No warmth for the wicked. <p class="story-body" align="justify" sizset="36" sizcache="6">And how about snuggling up at bedtime? Thankfully, although the bed's made of ice, they've thoughtfully covered it in reindeer skin and provided a thermal sleeping bag to keep your bits from freezing off. Here's the hotel's advice on going to bed: <p class="story-body" align="justify" sizset="36" sizcache="6"><em>"Dress in warm thermal underwear, put on a hat and slip into the cozy sleeping bag. Share the whole surrealistic ice-night with someone special. Let it be a night to remember."</em> <p class="story-body" align="justify" sizset="36" sizcache="6">No doubt. <p class="story-body" align="justify" sizset="36" sizcache="6"><b>Warming up in the morning</b><br />Staff come to thaw you out in the morning with a mug of hot lingonberry juice, whatever that is, and then stuff you in a sauna until you can move again. You'll spend your day ice fishing, moose tracking, or skating about on dog and reindeer sled trips. And in the evening, you can come back and stay in one of the hotel's separate heated cabins. By all accounts, one night in the IceHotel is enough of an experience for anyone. </p><p class="story-body" align="justify" sizset="36" sizcache="6"><b>Whose idea was it anyway?</b><br />Trust the French to have come up with this crazy idea. The IceHotel was born when French artist Jannot Derid held an exhibition in an igloo near the village of Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, the location of the current IceHotel. The town's limited accommodation was packed out and some guests had to spend the night inside the igloo. They must have been the trendy crowd, because the idea caught on. </p><p class="story-body" align="justify" sizset="36" sizcache="6">If you're in Paris, not Lapland, you can have a similar (shorter) experience at the <a href="http://luxuryhotelsinworld.blogspot.com/"><b><span style="color:#0088cc;">Kube Hotel</span></b></a>, which has an Ice Bar along the same lines. <p class="story-body" align="justify" sizset="36" sizcache="6"><b>Nice Prices</b><br />A night in the freezer will set you back anything between 1120 and 5200 Swedish Kronors (US$175 to US$815) per person sharing a double room, including breakfast. The hotel only exists between December and April - in summer, the whole jamboree is dismantled and thrown back into the river. </p>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-25402912548753622502010-03-09T01:24:00.000-08:002010-03-09T01:29:38.755-08:00Hotels Onda Verde<table id="AutoNumber16" height="599" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="100%" height="0"><p align="center"><a title="Hotel Onda Verde" href="http://www.blogger.com/luxuryhotelsinworld.blogspot.com/" rel="lightbox"><img height="400" alt="Hotel Onda Verde" src="http://www.ondaverde.it/images/ondaverde-praiano.jpg" width="530" border="0" /></a></p></td></tr><tr><td width="100%" height="95"><blockquote><p align="left"><i><span lang="EN-GB">“The <a href="http://luxuryhotelsinworld.blogspot.com/">Mediterranean</a> has the color of mackerel, changeable I mean. You don't always know if it is green or violet, you can't even say it's blue, because the next moment the changing reflection has taken on a tint of rose or gray.”</span></i></p></blockquote></td></tr></tbody></table>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-67639716461176600442010-03-09T01:21:00.000-08:002010-03-09T01:24:51.092-08:00Brisbane Hotels<p align="center"><img alt="Brisbane Hotels" src="http://www.destination360.com/australia-south-pacific/australia/images/s/australia-brisbane-hotels.jpg" usemap="#Map" border="0" /></p><div align="justify"></div><map name="Map"></map><p align="justify"><a href="http://luxuryhotelsinworld.blogspot.com/">Brisbane</a>, capital city of Queensland <a href="http://luxuryhotelsinworld.blogspot.com/">Australia</a>, is home to countless recreational opportunities and boasts big-city arts, entertainment, and shopping. Coined Australia's most livable city, Brisbane is more than livable in the way of accommodations for the visitor. </p><p align="justify">Brisbane hotels are found throughout the city, and include options for all tastes and travel budgets. From the stately and classic, to the ultra-modern or simply the economical, Brisbane hotels treat the visitor to an overnight stay that compliments a stop to this exciting and beautiful city. Many Brisbane hotels are conveniently situated near the Brisbane Airport and downtown Brisbane, in close proximity to all the city has to offer. </p><p align="justify">The Brisbane Riverview Hotel, located on the Brisbane River, is a five-star Australian hotel that goes to great lengths in its service and accommodations. Boasting fabulous views of the river, the Brisbane Riverview Hotel offers luxurious guest rooms and suites, and its in-hotel restaurant, The Zig Zag, features the freshest Queensland seafood and over 100 premium Australian wines. The Brisbane Riverview Hotel is the closest hotel to the Brisbane Airport, a mere ten minute drive--- and only six minutes from Brisbane's central business district. Also be sure to give the Marriott Hotel Brisbane a good look if you're looking for an option that will enhance your stay in the country. </p><p align="justify">Other Brisbane hotels include the newer 212 Margaret Street Hotel, situated near the Brisbane Botanical Gardens and offering views of both the Brisbane River and downtown Brisbane skyline. For the corporate traveler, Brisbane offers several extended-stay, apartment style accommodations that include well-appointed corporate meeting rooms and facilities. </p><p align="justify">Delightful bed and breakfast accommodations are located throughout the city and surrounding areas such as Fortitude Valley and Highgate Hill, and offer the traveler a home away from home-experience. Several Brisbane bed and breakfasts are turn-of-the-century or older Victorian homes, lovingly renovated and equipped with modern amenities that will enable you to enjoy your trip in comfort. </p><p align="justify">Last minute hotels in Brisbane can be found, especially during the off-season. To book last minute hotels in Brisbane, check with a travel agent or online for web specials. Last minute hotels in Brisbane can be tough to find during the busy tourist season or during special Brisbane city <a href="https://luxuryhotelsinworld.blogspot.com/">events</a>, but a phone call may net the traveler a room in the event of cancellations. </p><p align="justify">With all the plentiful options for accommodations that Brisbane offers, the traveler to this wondrous and exciting city is sure to find a perfect fit for one night or several days. </p>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-86955312229197413452010-01-04T12:07:00.001-08:002010-01-04T12:09:44.270-08:00Burj Dubai (Burj Khalifa) Fireworks Show, 4th of January, Dubai<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/T5U109VOD-k&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/T5U109VOD-k&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="340"></embed></object>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-11726142373589525822009-12-02T02:09:00.000-08:002009-12-02T02:10:55.158-08:00Vacation to Boracay, Boracay Best Hotels<strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">reamBoracayTravel.Com</span></strong> is a group of Aklanons who had great concerns about Boracay, who come together to share their respective expertise, talents, skills and knowledge regarding nature, its preservation, and promoting Boracay to all the tourists and explorers encompassing the world. We commit ourselves to provide necessary needs, services and more particularly the safety of our guests. We gathered every information essential about Boracay to ensure your time spent in Boracay is nothing but a dream come true. <p style="text-align: justify;">Discovering ideal place for you to stay in <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Boracay</span></strong> suited for your budget can be challenging for us. But because of our well-built connections, being Aklanons, with <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Boracay resorts</span></strong>, cottages, hotels together with our friendly and accommodating site, this routine made simple guarantee that your demands will be provided accordingly.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://pleasingvacations.com/Images/Boracay_BestHotels.JPG" alt="Boracay Best Hotels" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Our aim is your satisfaction. For that, any request, question or inquiry from you will surely be given more time to serve you better. By starting this blog, primarily we are trying to outreach you as our valued customer, to serve you best according to your expectations and our cooperation. Through here, you can find valuable current information on the events of Boracay, what to expect and what should not. Furthermore, we would gladly hear from you any questions or suggestions on how to serve you better.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">In the approaching days, weeks and months, we will be updating regularly the contents of our blog to keep you inform. Be with us always or as often as you can and don’t hesitate to ask.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">We are excited to serve you best at your convenience and satisfaction. SEE YOU IN <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">BORACAY</span></strong>!!!</p>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-42105647410178572002009-12-02T01:59:00.000-08:002009-12-02T02:07:21.970-08:00London Sheraton Park Tower Hotel,<p align="justify">A fascinating welcome of London leads you to live the legendary pleasure of <strong><span style="color:#000080;">Sheraton Park Tower Hotel</span></strong>. In Sheraton Park, you are served up not only contemporary service but also traditional hospitality. Situated only a few steps away from the renowned fashion store Harvey Nichols, the Sheraton Park Tower Hotel London is just a short stroll from Sloane Street shopping and the <strong><span style="color:#000080;">world-famous Harrods</span></strong>. It offers elegant and richly designed rooms and attentive services.</p> <p align="justify">Guests of Sheraton Park benefit from many facilities of the hotel. In business centre, you may use your laptop to enjoy Wi-Fi in all the meeting rooms and public areas of the hotel. Enjoy 24-hour access to our complimentary fitness centre located on the lower ground floor. You can also use Café, Cocktail bar, Conference facilities, Currency exchange, Disabled facilities, Faxing facilities, Gymnasium, Laundry facilities, Lobby, Lounge, Parking facilities (at cost), Reception, Restaurant Room service, Safe deposit box, Shopping arcade, Spa. Savour the delights of the critically acclaimed One-O-One restaurant, voted “<strong><span style="color:#000080;">London’s Best Fish Restaurant</span></strong>” by Hardens 2004 and “<strong><span style="color:#000080;">Best Fish Restaurant</span></strong>” by Square Meal for four consecutive years.</p> <p align="justify"><img src="http://pleasingvacations.com/Images/London_LuxuryHotels.jpg" alt="London Best Hotels" width="343" border="0" height="230" />Other than that, the hotel has different room classes for all choices. With two opulent rooms to spread out in, <strong><span style="color:#000080;">Executive Suite</span></strong> provides the ideal space to work and relax in style. Revel in the opulence of our Butler Suites–one or two exquisite bedrooms, a grand living room, a powder room plus a marble-clad bathroom all graced by sweeping city views. Located on the second through fifth floors, Classic Room offers a world of luxuries in signature circular layout with views of London’s historic architecture. Stunning views of the park and city skyline characterize our graceful Executive Rooms. Gaze out over the spectacular skyline of London from the plush aerie of our delightful Butler Rooms–located high up on the 15th and 16th floors of the hotel tower. Five superb penthouse suites boast iconic London views and lavish décor alongside a stylish array of amenities designed for comfort.</p> <p align="justify">After seeing the richness of Sheraton Park, make your vacation plans in tune with this treasure. Sheraton Park, the <strong><span style="color:#000080;">hotel of your dreams</span></strong>…</p> <p align="justify">You can get detailed information at <strong><span style="color:#000080;">Sheraton Park Tower Hotel London’s</span></strong> web site.</p> <p align="justify">Sheraton Park Tower Hotel Phone: (44)(207) 2358050</p> <p align="justify">101 Knightsbridge · London SW1X 7RN · United Kingdom</p>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-57636105145606099762009-11-27T01:51:00.000-08:002009-11-27T01:54:17.024-08:00Puerto Vallarta Luxury Hotels<div id="column-center"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div id="content"><div style="text-align: justify;"> <script type="text/javascript"> <!-- function popwindow(url, name) { newwindow = window.open(url, name, 'height=383,width=415'); if (window.focus) { newwindow.focus(); } } //--> </script> </div><div style="text-align: center;" id="still"> <img usemap="#Map" src="http://www.destination360.com/north-america/mexico/images/s/puerto-vallarta-luxury-hotels.jpg" alt="Puerto Vallarta Luxury Hotels" border="0" /> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <map name="Map"></map> </div><div id="copy"><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> Puerto Vallarta is a scenic city of 350,000 people on the Caribbean Sea in Mexico. People have been vacationing in the region for decades to enjoy the white sand beaches, professional golf courses, and world class hotels. Puerto Vallarta luxury hotels have the ability to keep guests entertained for days with their spas, pools, and excursions to Mayan ruins and nearby archaeological sites. The best hotels in Puerto Vallarta are the ones situated on the beach. Most beachside resorts in Puerto Vallarta have snorkeling equipment and offer introductory diving lessons or fishing excursions. Resorts in Puerto Vallarta are known to fill up fast in winter, when the temperatures are ideal, so be sure to reserve your hotels far in advance, but if you don"t mind the heat, looking for reservations in the summer can save you money. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> Some Puerto Vallarta luxury hotels are geared toward adults and honeymooners. The Casa Velas is an adult-only all inclusive boutique hotel located next to the Marina Vallarta golf course in Puerto Vallarta. It offers a gourmet restaurant that serves light Mexican fare and Asian food, a luxury spa, several plunge pools, and well-appointed guest rooms. A state-of-the-art fitness center has all the latest free weight and cardio equipment. The hotel is also located on a private beach where you can rent snorkel equipment and kayaks. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> Villa Premiere Hotel and Spa is located on Banderas Bay, which is where some of the best hotels in Puerto Vallarta are located. The Villa Premiere is just a few minutes away from Malecón, a boardwalk in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Each room of the 83-room hotel is air conditioned and has a balcony overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Standard amenities include complimentary wireless internet access, satellite TV, and a minibar. Guests can choose between all inclusive plans that include all drinks and meals, or they can pay separately for lodging and dining. This gives guests the option of staying at the hotel to eat or trying one of the restaurants in downtown Puerto Vallarta. Outside of the hotel, you’ll find a pool with a bar and a 40-yard-long beach. Guests of this all exclusive hotel have access to kayaks and snorkeling gear without an additional charge. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> Another option for resorts in Puerto Vallarta is the Villa La Estancia Nuevo Vallarta Beach Resort and Spa. Located on Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta, the hotel is a one-mile stroll from Bucerias, or “Place of the Divers.” Bucerias is a five-mile stretch of beach that is lined with outdoor marketplaces and cafes. It is also a short walk from some of the best hotels in Puerto Vallarta. Like other Puerto Vallarta luxury hotels, the La Estancia Nuevo has its own private beach as well as several swimming pools and Jacuzzis. Guest rooms are decorated with marble accents and floors and have plasma TVs and furnished balconies. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"> There are so many options for luxury hotels in Puerto Vallarta, from small, yet luxurious boutique hotels to all inclusive hotels on some of the best beaches in Mexico. No matter which hotel you choose, you"ll never run out of things to do in Puerto Vallarta. </p> </div></div></div></div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-50996602242205188542009-11-27T01:46:00.000-08:002009-11-27T01:49:50.888-08:00Warsaw's Luxury Hotels<p style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;" class="style28"><span style="color:#333333;"><span class="style74">Not so long ago, Warsaw's luxury hotel scene consisted of a couple of cockroach-ridden establishments that seemed straight out of a John Le Carre Cold War thriller. To say that things have changed since 1990 would be something of a gross understatement. Out went the bugs - both the insect and the intelligence kind - and in came the spas, the swimming pools and the underfloor heating.<br /><br /> As the capital of Poland, Warsaw immediately took the lead over Cracow as a business hub. A cluster of smart hotels sprung up, complemented by a clutch of cosmopolitan restaurants. Yet although Cracow seemed to have the edge as a tourist destination, something changed around 2005, when trendy travel journalists were suddenly leaping to dub Warsaw as the peak of hip.<br /><br />These days, Warsaw's luxury hotels come in all shapes and sizes. You can set yourself up in an exquisitely restored pre-war classic that's steeped in history, or bask in boutique bliss at one of the city's more diminutive exclusive hotels.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;" class="style28"><img src="http://www.warsaw-life.com/media/pics/warsaw-luxury-hotels.jpg" alt="" name="koliba1aPHP1" vspace="0" align="ABSBOTTOM" border="0" hspace="0" /><span style="color:#333333;"><span class="style74"></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify; font-family: georgia;" class="style28"><span style="color:#333333;"><span class="style74"><i> Above: The swimming pool of Le Regina, one of Warsaw's most popular luxury hotels</i><br /><br /> Top of many traveller's lists will be the Hotel Rialto. Art Deco rules the roost here, and fittingly so. The Rialto is an affectionate tribute to the era when Warsaw was one of Europe's chicest cities. During the 20's and 30's, Poland produced a galaxy of Art Deco wonders following her triumph at the Paris Exhibition of 1925. With its svelte, jazz age style, Hotel Rialto seems tailor-made for vampish film stars brandishing voguish cigarette holders - the place would have fitted in perfectly in Peter Jackson's King Kong. This is the hotel to book for a weekend of fun.<br /><br /> Another boutique style beauty is Le Regina. Winning top marks for luxury, this hotel has made its home in the laid back New Town. We say new, but this part of Warsaw was originally christened the New Town in 1402. Its cobbled streets were amongst the first to be revitalised after the Second World War, and today it's one of Warsaw's most picturesque spots. Le Regina has set up shop in a former nobleman's palace, but there's nothing remotely fusty about the place. Expect cool modern interiors in creamy shades, complemented by a host of quirky furniture. There's a hint of Scandinavian chic about the place, with smooth-finished wooden surfaces and elegant yet unfussy fabrics. Le Regina was voted Poland's most prestigious hotel by Forbes Magazine, and its five stars are well-merited.<br /><br /> Staying in five star territory, but moving to a more traditional incarnation of the luxury hotel, the Bristol Royal Meridien deserves a special mention. This neoclassical belter is one of the historic hotels of Europe, immaculately renovated in 1991. Previous guests have included Charles de Gaulle, Marlene Dietrich, Douglas Fairbanks, Bill Clinton and pantomime favourite Maggie Thatcher. With its home on the Royal Way, the hotel has location, location, location - guests can step right out into the buzzing heart of Warsaw. This is the grandest hotel in the capital, and it has some presidential suites to match.<br /><br />Changing the tune again, but remaining in the luxury hotels bracket, there are a number of business style hotels that are also worth a look. The Sheraton offers the first class standards that you'd expect. The Intercontinental also has plenty of appeal. One of its winning features is a swimming pool right up on the 42nd floor. The view is square on the Palace of Culture. In other words, absolutely unforgettable. Another popular choice is the Westin, famed for its space age lift. Next door is the Radisson SAS, another reliable venue for business travellers. Both these hotels boast a handy central location, and travellers with time to spare can discover the Nozyk synagogue just over the road - Warsaw's oldest surviving example.<br /><br />Given the exhilarating pace of change these days, travellers can count on more luxury hotels in Warsaw popping up soon. So watch this space for news of new additions. Meanwhile you can click on to link to book the finest Warsaw hotels of the moment!</span></span></p>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-56372489962966753952009-11-26T09:59:00.000-08:002009-11-26T10:00:54.165-08:00The Hydropolis A self-acclaimed 10-star underwater hotel<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbqm9NisQI/AAAAAAAAAS8/OtH9GomXY4M/s1600-h/hydropolis+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbqm9NisQI/AAAAAAAAAS8/OtH9GomXY4M/s400/hydropolis+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244136771106812162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbqnFLtVRI/AAAAAAAAATE/q7qEkhWaMNc/s1600-h/hydropolis+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbqnFLtVRI/AAAAAAAAATE/q7qEkhWaMNc/s400/hydropolis+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244136773246604562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbqnMZkC8I/AAAAAAAAATM/vEQe-LfFDrw/s1600-h/hydropolis+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbqnMZkC8I/AAAAAAAAATM/vEQe-LfFDrw/s400/hydropolis+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244136775183764418" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</span> Dubai<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Designer:</span> Joachim Hauser, Crescent Hydropolis Resorts<br />Estimated project cost: $500-million<br /><br />The Hydropolis Undersea Resort, especially designed keeping in mind that we?re around 60% water, endeavors to deliver the serene beauty of the ocean in its true colors. The one of its kind resort will encompass a whopping 1.1-million-square-foot of area offering shopping mall, ballroom, island villas, restaurant, high-tech cinema and surprisingly, a missile-defense system for your security 60-feet underwater.<br /><br />Tourists can enjoy their stay in 220 theme suites within the submarine leisure complex. It is one of the largest contemporary construction projects in the world, covering an area of 260 hectares, about the size of London?s Hyde Park.<br /><br />The resort is designed with a petal-like retracting roof to organize open-sky events.<br /><br />Around 150 firms are involved in the project, which is expected to complete this year if all technical, land, and financial challenges are met, but it?s delayed as per the latest reports. Following the line and determined of the success of the Hydropolis, Crescent-Hydropolis is now planning a chain of underwater hotels around the world.</div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-69818283575358873002009-11-26T09:58:00.000-08:002009-11-26T09:59:20.057-08:00Waterworld<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbq8QCqHGI/AAAAAAAAATk/S1QZ5r7vLHQ/s1600-h/Waterworld+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbq8QCqHGI/AAAAAAAAATk/S1QZ5r7vLHQ/s400/Waterworld+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244137136938687586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbq8kSiftI/AAAAAAAAATs/p6GHIhnm7zo/s1600-h/Waterworld.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbq8kSiftI/AAAAAAAAATs/p6GHIhnm7zo/s400/Waterworld.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244137142374006482" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location:</span> Songjiang, China<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Designer:</span> Atkin?s Architecture Group<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Status:</span> Concept<br /><br />This spectacular design by Atkin?s Architecture Group deservedly won the first prize award last year in an international design competition. The 400-bed resort hotel features underwater public areas, guest rooms, cafes, and restaurants. The major attraction is the extreme sporting facilities including a luxurious swimming pool, rock climbing and bungee jumping.<br /><br />What more to say, the pictures are screaming BLISS. (Photo Credit: TheCoolHunter)Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-43128224821485693252009-11-26T09:55:00.001-08:002009-11-26T09:57:39.010-08:00The Hotel Burj al-Arab<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRDf2r9I/AAAAAAAAAT8/3VfXBnz_LEg/s1600-h/hotel+Burj+al-Arab.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRDf2r9I/AAAAAAAAAT8/3VfXBnz_LEg/s400/hotel+Burj+al-Arab.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244137494348738514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRH8MLxI/AAAAAAAAAT0/g9EooiPoDn4/s1600-h/hotel+Burj+al-Arab+interior.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRH8MLxI/AAAAAAAAAT0/g9EooiPoDn4/s400/hotel+Burj+al-Arab+interior.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244137495541329682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location: </span>Dubai, United Arab Emirates<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Designer:</span> Tom Wright (WS Atkins PLC), Khuan Chew<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Status: </span>Complete<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated project cost:</span> $650 million<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost per person: </span>$1,000 to over $28,000 per night, $75 to have a glimpse from inside<br /><br />Considered, unofficially, the world?s first and only 7-star hotel, the Burj al-Arab is a truly the most luxurious hotel imaginable and hence we couldn?t help including it in this list of futuristic hotels, which also perhaps triggered architects around the world to look beyond the fence.<br /><br />The tallest, 321-metres (1,053 ft), hotel, designed as a sail of a dhow, is constructed on an artificial island 280-metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach. The hotel boasts of the world?s tallest atrium, which is 180-meters (590 feet) tall.<br /><br />The suspended helipad on the top adds to the grandeur of the hotel. The lavish interior skillfully mingles the best of design ethics from both the east and the west. The 8,000 square meters of 22-carat gold leaf and 24,000 square meters of 30 different types of marbles give the hotel an enigmatic touch.<br /><br />The 28 double-story floors of the hotel accommodate 202 luxury suites with prices ranging from $1,000 to over $28,000 per night (for the Royal Suite). The hotel also features 8 restaurants, including bars and lounges, latest business, conferencing, fitness and recreational facilities. Carved in the midst of white beaches and the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, the Burj Al Arab is a dream come true.</div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-17581600911276711102009-11-26T09:55:00.000-08:002009-11-26T09:56:46.693-08:00The Hotel Burj al-Arab<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRDf2r9I/AAAAAAAAAT8/3VfXBnz_LEg/s1600-h/hotel+Burj+al-Arab.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRDf2r9I/AAAAAAAAAT8/3VfXBnz_LEg/s400/hotel+Burj+al-Arab.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244137494348738514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRH8MLxI/AAAAAAAAAT0/g9EooiPoDn4/s1600-h/hotel+Burj+al-Arab+interior.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRH8MLxI/AAAAAAAAAT0/g9EooiPoDn4/s400/hotel+Burj+al-Arab+interior.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244137495541329682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Location: </span>Dubai, United Arab Emirates<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Designer:</span> Tom Wright (WS Atkins PLC), Khuan Chew<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Status: </span>Complete<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated project cost:</span> $650 million<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cost per person: </span>$1,000 to over $28,000 per night, $75 to have a glimpse from inside<br /><br />Considered, unofficially, the world?s first and only 7-star hotel, the Burj al-Arab is a truly the most luxurious hotel imaginable and hence we couldn?t help including it in this list of futuristic hotels, which also perhaps triggered architects around the world to look beyond the fence.<br /><br />The tallest, 321-metres (1,053 ft), hotel, designed as a sail of a dhow, is constructed on an artificial island 280-metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach. The hotel boasts of the world?s tallest atrium, which is 180-meters (590 feet) tall.<br /><br />The suspended helipad on the top adds to the grandeur of the hotel. The lavish interior skillfully mingles the best of design ethics from both the east and the west. The 8,000 square meters of 22-carat gold leaf and 24,000 square meters of 30 different types of marbles give the hotel an enigmatic touch.<br /><br />The 28 double-story floors of the hotel accommodate 202 luxury suites with prices ranging from $1,000 to over $28,000 per night (for the Royal Suite). The hotel also features 8 restaurants, including bars and lounges, latest business, conferencing, fitness and recreational facilities. Carved in the midst of white beaches and the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, the Burj Al Arab is a dream come true.Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-79543311000249095702009-11-26T09:48:00.000-08:002009-11-26T09:55:12.462-08:00The Apeiron Island Hotel<span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 102); font-size: 180%;"></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMRHzfxqGUI/AAAAAAAAARs/iBiWuSeHIxk/s1600-h/The+Apeiron+island+hotel+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMRHzfxqGUI/AAAAAAAAARs/iBiWuSeHIxk/s400/The+Apeiron+island+hotel+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243394816194779458" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Designer: </span>Sybarite<ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Status: </span>Concept</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Estimated project cost:</span> $500million</li></ul>The ?Apeiron? island hotel is a seven star resort with a total floor area of 200,000m. It is 185-m high and boasts of over 350 luxury apartment suites.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMRHzolbzAI/AAAAAAAAAR0/9G2Sfn9M5xY/s1600-h/The+Apeiron+island+hotel+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMRHzolbzAI/AAAAAAAAAR0/9G2Sfn9M5xY/s400/The+Apeiron+island+hotel+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243394818559429634" border="0" /></a>The hi-tech futuristic hotel screams of luxury and comfort with its own private lagoon, beaches, restaurants, cinemas, retail shopping, art gallery, spas and conference facilities. Its out of the world design is magnetic enough to deliver a spell-bounded experience to visitors. (Photo Credit: Sybarite)<span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;"><br /></span><br />One last cool hotel to mention is the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Diamond Ring hotel</span> which is just a concept right now but looks impressive!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRRtr5qI/AAAAAAAAAUE/enZpiNicSG8/s1600-h/The+Diamond+Ring+Hotel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jhf-7wU76qc/SMbrRRtr5qI/AAAAAAAAAUE/enZpiNicSG8/s400/The+Diamond+Ring+Hotel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244137498164848290" border="0" /></a>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-48234992359367611782009-11-26T09:35:00.000-08:002009-11-26T09:47:27.176-08:00Five-star Hotels, Budapest<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_83lwYm0G2bI/Sw6-vmUI0xI/AAAAAAAAATo/VZeD1fHaP-E/s1600/Dinner+with+Chain+Bridge+View+in+Four+Seasons+Hotel+Gresham+Palace+Luxury+Hotel+Budapest.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 378px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_83lwYm0G2bI/Sw6-vmUI0xI/AAAAAAAAATo/VZeD1fHaP-E/s400/Dinner+with+Chain+Bridge+View+in+Four+Seasons+Hotel+Gresham+Palace+Luxury+Hotel+Budapest.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408469927466685202" border="0" /></a>Pick the <strong>best luxury hotel in Budapest</strong> for your priorities based on our comprehensive description of five star hotels in Budapest Hungary. What triggers you as a luxury traveler? Spa baths, massages, ergonomic business environment, romantic palaces? Be informed to plan your luxury vacation, getaway, business travel, family trip or honeymoon in Budapest Hungary for a real five-star stay. Besides the one-page luxury hotel overviews, you can read a short balanced <strong>summary of customer reviews</strong> based on <em>Trip Advisor, Expedia, Frommer's, Fodor's, Yahoo Travel, Travel Intelligence, </em> etc. followed by the original snippets of reviews. </div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-13834632066890715412009-11-01T05:44:00.000-08:002009-11-01T05:45:59.944-08:00Melbourne's own Westin Hotel wins Qantas Frequent Flyer award<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div class="post-body entry-content"> <h3 style="text-align: justify;" class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;" class="post-body entry-content"> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.westin.com.au/images/offers/melbourne-1-pop.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 500px;" src="http://www.westin.com.au/images/offers/melbourne-1-pop.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The Westin Melbourne, the most decorated Westin property in the world has been recognised by frequent flyers as one of the best leisure and business hotels in Australia.<br /><br />Last year, the Westin was named in Conde Nast traveller's gold list as one of the best places to stay in the world, alongside the best luxury hotel in the Victorian Tourism Awards hall of fame amongst others.<br /><br />Now consumers who travel frequently have named the Westin Melbourne in their favourite category. Qantas Frequent Flyers were asked to vote for their favourite <a href="http://qantas.com/">qantas.com</a> hotels across destinations and categories such as comfiest bed, best room, best view and more. The results are now being showcased in a spectacular minisite that has been integrated into 'Hotels' on <a href="http://qantas.com/">qantas.com</a>. <a href="http://www.qantas.com/hotels">www.qantas.com/hotels</a><br /><br />Anne Jamieson, Sales and Marketing Director, the Westin Melbourne said, "This is a great honour. Qantas frequent flyers are connoisseurs of the industry. As world travellers, their taste is most discerning. So to be voted as one of their favourite hotels is certainly flattering."<br /><br />She said, "Our guests love the Westin because of its unrivalled location in the heart of Melbourne, the welcoming staff and the sleek chic ambiance which epitomises the hotel."<br /><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 100%;"><b>About Westin Hotels & Resorts</b><br /><br />With a portfolio of more than 150 properties around the world, Westin Hotels & Resorts is in the midst of the most robust growth period in the brand's 77-year history. Westin Hotels is the fastest growing upper-upscale brand in the world with plans to expand to more than 250 hotels in the next five years. Westin Hotels & Resorts is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT). Starwood Hotels is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 940 properties in more than 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced AloftSM and ElementSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/">www.starwoodhotels.com</a>.<br /><br />Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with more than 940 properties in approximately 97 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched AloftSM, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/">www.starwoodhotels.com</a>.</span></p></div></div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-54146416232624044482009-11-01T05:39:00.000-08:002009-11-01T05:43:39.678-08:00Auberge Saint-Antoine Hotel<h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div class="post-body entry-content"> <div style="text-align: justify;">This article is about the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Auberge Saint-Antoine</span>. The stone-house style hotel is the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> best in all Canada</span>. According to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Travel and Leisure</span>, the hotel is rated as No. 2 in Canada and one of the top 500 hotels in the world.<br /><br /></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: justify;">Auberge Saint-Antoine<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jeanbrouillard.com/images/16avril2007_auberge2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 537px;" src="http://www.jeanbrouillard.com/images/16avril2007_auberge2.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The hotel is located in the “<span style="font-weight: bold;">Old Fort</span>,’ in <span style="font-weight: bold;">Quebec City, Quebec</span>. Moreover, the hotel has 95 rooms, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars. For a little on the hotel’s history, it was built sometime in the 19th century, on old <span style="font-weight: bold;">Quebec City</span>, and later became a hotel.<br /><br /></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: justify;">Badroom in Auberge Saint-Antoine<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2724969777_9fd5187680.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 376px; height: 211px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2724969777_9fd5187680.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The hotel also has 6 conference rooms, where you and other guests can hold conferences and meetings.<br /><br /><span>Furthermore, the hotel’s in-room amenities include a large work desk, fine linens/bedding, free high-speed <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;" class="IL_LINK_STYLE">Internet access</span><span><span>. a variety of magazines, safety boxes, a minibar, coffee maker, ironing board, voicemail, dual phone lines, A/C connection, large windows, no-fog mirrors, heated <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;" class="IL_LINK_STYLE">bathroom floors</span>, and a </span><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;" class="IL_LINK_STYLE">Bose sound system</span>.</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: justify;">Bathroom<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2724969961_1b3f2efe96.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 412px; height: 231px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2724969961_1b3f2efe96.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />For the outer area of the hotel, the amenities include concierge service, room/laundry service, baby-sitting services, auditorium, <span style="font-weight: bold;">displays of archaeological artifacts</span>, an all-around security system, exercise/gym room, <span style="font-weight: bold;">message therapy/beauty salon center</span>.<br /><span>The outer room services include indoor/valet parking and <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Sans-serif;" class="IL_LINK_STYLE">car wash services</span>.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.sirencommunications.com/images/aqualina.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 289px;" src="http://www.sirencommunications.com/images/aqualina.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />If you want to enjoy a fine meal at one or both of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">hotel’s restaurants</span>, they offer French cuisines, which you will enjoy. They also offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner packages, where you have a meal for two, three, or four people. Do not forget about the fine wine the hotel serves its guests.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/d/F/2/panache_restaurant_pr.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 500px;" src="http://z.about.com/d/hotels/1/0/d/F/2/panache_restaurant_pr.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Of course, if you want to get away from the hotel, for a spell, there is the whole city to explore. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Quebec City</span> has plenty of shopping malls, live events, cinemas, sporting events, parks, museums, and other places of interest for you to see. Note that all the main signs in the city are written in both French and English.<br /><br />Lastly, the nightly room rates for the hotel starts at $169 for classic rooms and go as high as $599 per night for a <span style="font-weight: bold;">luxury suite</span> (rates subject to change and depends on the type of room rented). </div></div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-56197686851291752052009-11-01T05:36:00.000-08:002009-11-01T05:39:33.158-08:00THE FAIRMONT HOTEL DUBAI<table width="98%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr bg="" style="color: rgb(253, 250, 223);"><td colspan="2"><table width="100%" cellspacing="2"><tbody><tr><td bg="" style="color: rgb(253, 250, 223);"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;" ><b><br /></b></span></td> </tr> </tbody></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="72%" valign="top"><br /><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td width="71%"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="left"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /> <br />Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, across from the World Trade Centre, The Fairmont Dubai is a luxury hotel equipped for business and leisure travellers alike. Offers a large choice of restaurants and bars, a beautiful Roman style health club and spa. Located close to all the main shopping centres, movie theatres and a 15-minute drive to the beach.<br /> </span></div></td> <td width="28%"> <div align="right"><br /> <img src="http://www.dubaifeature.com/fairmonthoteldubai/gif/hotelview.jpg" alt="The Fairmont Hotel Dubai - Hotel View" width="200" border="2" height="160" /><br /> <br /> </div></td> </tr> <tr bg="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" valign="top"> <td colspan="2"><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:78%;" ><b><span style="font-size:85%;">The Fairmont Hotel Dubai </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >-</span></b></span><b> </b><span style=";font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;" ><b>Hotel Facilities</b></span></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td bg="" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" width="72%"> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fairmont Rooms</span><br />Fairmont Rooms are the most popular type of accommodation boasting magnificent views. Located on our higher floors 21-30, Fairmont Rooms have a four-piece bathroom for your comfort and enjoyment.<br /> Bed Type: King or 2 twins beds<br /> Size: approx. 440 sq. ft<br /> View: City (Sheikh Zayed Road, Abu Dhabi, Bur Dubai) or Pool view </span></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Common Amenities </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >All guest rooms at The Fairmont Dubai offer the following amenities:<br /> Air-conditioning with individual climate controls (windows do not open) </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Sony CD Radio Alarm Clocks </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Bose CD Radio Alarm Clock (Fairmont Gold & Penthouse Suites) </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Bathrobes and Slippers </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Bathroom Amenities including: Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Lotion, Bath Gel, Bath Salts, Cotton Balls, QTips, and Loofah<br /> Bedside Control Pad for Lights, Do Not Disturb and Make-Up Room </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Bodum Coffee Pot & Bodum Tea Pot, Kettle with complimentary coffee and tea </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Hair Dryer </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Iron and Ironing Board </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >In room Magazines </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Mini-bar<br />Complimentary Newspaper - National Newspapers or Local Newspapers (when National is not available) </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >In Room Safe - in which you can recharge your laptop while storing </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Smart Maid Service' door panel </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Interactive Television with Internet Access (Free Web Surfing) </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Wake up call service </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >TV Audio in Washroom </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Two dedicated phone lines </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Guest Voice Mail </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Data Port </span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >Turndown Service in all rooms </span></p></td> <td width="28%" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <p align="right"><br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.dubaifeature.com/fairmonthoteldubai/gif/accommodation.jpg" alt="The Fairmont Hotel Dubai - Accommodation" width="200" border="2" height="150" /><br /> </p> <p align="right"><img src="http://www.dubaifeature.com/fairmonthoteldubai/gif/accommodation2.jpg" alt="The Fairmont Hotel Dubai - Accommodation" width="200" border="2" height="130" /><br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.dubaifeature.com/fairmonthoteldubai/gif/pool.jpg" alt="The Fairmont Hotel Dubai - Swimming Pool" width="200" border="2" height="150" /><br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.dubaifeature.com/fairmonthoteldubai/gif/spa.jpg" alt="The Fairmont Hotel Dubai - Spa" width="200" border="2" height="150" /><br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.dubaifeature.com/fairmonthoteldubai/gif/auditorium.jpg" alt="The Fairmont Hotel Dubai - Auditorium" width="200" border="2" height="150" /></p></td></tr></tbody></table>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-47737559302571849612009-09-07T04:24:00.000-07:002009-09-07T04:27:15.089-07:00Grand Metropark Hotel Hangzhou<div class="post-body entry-content"> <div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sDO81Uxakog/SlDfa3csxoI/AAAAAAAAACA/8zHGBwi0nx0/s1600-h/intercontinental_festival_c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 400px; float: right; height: 281px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355025609597437570" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sDO81Uxakog/SlDfa3csxoI/AAAAAAAAACA/8zHGBwi0nx0/s320/intercontinental_festival_c.jpg" border="0" /></a>The InterContinental Hotels in Dubai Festival City are set to open soon, and are looking to recruit qualified hotel professionals in various supervisory and managerial roles. If you know anyone who’d be interested, please feel free to pass on this information. While many more positions are still open, the main key positions include: </div> <ol style="text-align: justify;"><li>Front Office Manager - Crowne Plaza - Arabic speakers preferred, must have Crowne Plaza experience </li><li>Assistant Chief Engineer - InterContinental / Crowne Plaza/ICRS </li><li>Food & Beverage Manager InterContinental / Crowne Plaza / Arabic speakers preferred </li><li>Front Desk Managers - Crowne Plaza </li><li>Reception Supervisor - Crowne Plaza </li><li>Assistant Spa Manager - Arabic speakers preferred </li><li>Restaurant Manager - Crowne Plaza Belgian Café / Belgian national preferred </li><li>Outlet Chef - CP - Belgian Café / Belgian national preferred </li><li>Assistant Front Office Manager - Crowne Plaza / Must have Crowne Plaza experience </li><li>Pool & Health Club Supervisor and Manager - InterContinental / Crowne Plaza</li></ol> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Hotel Highlights<br /></strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">InterContinental Dubai Festival City is scheduled to open late summer of 2007. Bathrooms feature panoramic views. Rooms will be equipped with high speed internet access, plasma TVs, CD, DVD & VCD. Meeting facilities include an impressive 3,800 sqm. Event Centre across two levels and 8 break-out rooms for smaller functions or meetings.</p> </div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-2376097846430907802009-09-07T04:18:00.000-07:002009-09-07T04:22:50.796-07:00Villa Aminta Hotel ( Lago Maggiore )<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sDO81Uxakog/SlDlo7KetmI/AAAAAAAAACg/i0lqLf8oieQ/s1600-h/MXP.S.2004.112130.003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 384px; float: right; height: 264px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355032448182695522" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sDO81Uxakog/SlDlo7KetmI/AAAAAAAAACg/i0lqLf8oieQ/s320/MXP.S.2004.112130.003.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><span><span class="body"><span><span><span><span class="body"><span><span><span><span><span>The beautiful Villa e Palazzo Aminta, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World group, has been tastefully renovated throughout and is positioned above the lakeside road only 1km away from Stresa. Once the glorious private residence of Francesco Capece, the Admiral of the Italian Navy, the villa was named after his wife Aminta. Since 2000, the Zanetta family has been carefully restoring this property to return it to its former glory combined with the luxury of a 5* deluxe hotel. Each guestroom features hand-painted frescoes and antique furniture, and Hotel Villa e Palazzo Aminta's lounge and large terrace have enchanting views out to the lake and the Borromean Islands. When you are not exploring the various attractions of Lake Maggiore, you can spend those long, leisurely days relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool. Lunch or dinner can be taken in its elegant Restaurant Le Isole, which overlooks the lake.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5179304943214477309.post-88353300210522169952009-09-07T04:14:00.000-07:002009-09-07T04:18:38.230-07:00Grand Mercure Teda Dalian<div class="post-body entry-content"> <div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sDO81Uxakog/SlDRnnEfU_I/AAAAAAAAABo/OKmSkvqLN8Y/s1600-h/1256931.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; width: 345px; float: right; height: 268px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355010435376436210" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sDO81Uxakog/SlDRnnEfU_I/AAAAAAAAABo/OKmSkvqLN8Y/s320/1256931.jpg" border="0" /></a>With its top-quality facilities, free internet access and cheap prices, this elegant and beautiful hotel offers its guests great value for money and modern conveniences.</div> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="small">205 Zhongnan Road Zhongshan District Liaoning Province , Dalian </p> </div>Jhon Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146615526182911400noreply@blogger.com0