Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya (เซ็นทารา แกรนด์ มิราจ บีช รีสอร์ท พัทยา) Two gigantic cliffs connected by rope bridges, a cavern that reveals a jungle with a river and waterfalls, and a pathway leading down to the golden sands of Wong Amat Beach in North Pattaya. You are in the Lost World, a place of indulgence and great fun. Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya is an exciting themed five-star resort that is a destination in its own right, an entire world of pleasure, a place where everyday cares are laid aside and where everyone will find something to amaze and delight. Continue reading

Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf Presents a “Summer of Love” Kicking Off with its Annual Wedding Fair.

The Summer of Love season at Four Seasons Hotel London

The Summer of Love season at Four Seasons Hotel London

The Hotels wedding specialist will host an exclusive romantic wedding event for London brides on Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1, 2013.

Finding the perfect partner isn’t always easy, and then there’s the added challenge of picking out the dress, choosing the perfect London wedding venue and planning the perfect day. Many couples seek advice from their families, best friends, wedding magazines and blogs, but when expert advice is needed, most brides-to-be visit a wedding fair.

The Summer of Love season at Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf starts off with a two-day Wedding Fair Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1, 2013 to help simplify the wedding planning process. Brides-to-be, couples, bridal parties and wedding planners will be inspired by an elegant setting and themed rooms, and sample the latest trends in wedding canapés created by world-class chefs while sipping Louis Roederer Champagne. Guest will also have the opportunity to speak directly with Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf wedding specialist, caterers, photographers, jewellers, musicians and much more.

By the end of the afternoon each bride will have collected all the information and contacts needed to design the perfect wedding day in London, plus they will be entered into a raffle for a complimentary romantic break for two to consider the endless possibilities. Continue reading

Speciality Hotels

Hotel Astoria Russia

Hotel Astoria Russia

Historic Inns and Boutique Hotels

Boutique hotels are typically hotels with a unique environment or intimate setting. Some hotels have gained their renown through tradition, by hosting significant events or persons, such as Schloss Cecilienhof in Potsdam, Germany, which derives its fame from the Potsdam Conference of the World War II allies Winston Churchill, Harry Truman and Joseph Stalin in 1945. The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai is one of India’s most famous and historic hotels because of its association with the Indian independence movement. Some establishments have given name to a particular meal or beverage, as is the case with the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, United States where the Waldorf Salad was first created or the Hotel Sacher in Vienna, Austria, home of the Sachertorte. Others have achieved fame by association with dishes or cocktails created on their premises, such as the Hotel de Paris where the crêpe Suzette was invented or the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, where the Singapore Sling cocktail was devised. Continue reading

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Hotel Ritz Paris France

Hotel Ritz Paris France

A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging paid on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning or climate control. Additional common features found in hotel rooms are a telephone, an alarm clock, a television, a safe, a mini-bar with snack foods and drinks, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Luxury features include bathrobes and slippers, a pillow menu, twin-sink vanities, and jacuzzi bathtubs. Larger hotels may provide additional guest facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, childcare, conference facilities and social function services.

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TripAdvisor Awards Six Senses and Evason Resorts with 2013 Certificates of Excellence

Six Senses Samui Island Thailand

Six Senses Samui Island Thailand

Five Six Senses resorts and three Evason resorts have been listed as winners of the prestigious 2013 Certificate Of Excellence, by TripAdvisor. The Six Senses resorts are located in Oman, Thailand and Vietnam, while the Evason resorts are located in Jordan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Six Senses Samui also received the Certificate of Excellence for it’s fine dining restaurant, Dining On The Rocks.

The Certificate of Excellence Winner award identifies hospitality excellence and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveller reviews on TripAdvisor.

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