Category: Accommodation
2005 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards
By Paul Johnson on Jan 25, 2006 in Accommodation, Anguilla, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Hotels, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis
The votes are in for the 2005 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award winners! The top 10 Caribbean hotels, as picked by TripAdvisor travelers, are: Pompano Beach Club, Bermuda Montpelier Plantation Inn, Nevis Coral Reef Club, Barbados Iberostar Costa Dorada, Dominican Republic Couples Negril, Jamaica Jamaica Inn, Jamaica CuisinArt Resort and Spa, Anguilla Couples Sans Souci, Jamaica 
Mercedes-Benz Key to Luxury package
Two luxury brands renowned for accommodating the discerning traveler are entering the second year of a three-year marketing relationship. The marketing agreement between The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. and Mercedes-Benz USA, launched with the introduction of an exclusive Key to Luxury package, has been popular with guests. The package includes a deluxe guest room on
Kate Moss celebrates birthday at Hotel Ritz, Paris
By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Kate Moss was photographed at her birthday bash in Paris at the weekend. The supermodel celebrated her 32nd birthday at the Ritz Paris and then afterwards at a friend’s house in the Seine. This was supposed to be a quiet celebration for the supermodel, but she still managed to partake in “a 15 hour drinking 
Le Paradis, St Lucia
Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and DCG Properties, Ltd., have announced plans for a major Westin hotel as the centerpiece of Le Paradis, a new luxury development on the idyllic Caribbean island of St. Lucia. The resort will have 232 guest rooms, an 18-hole Greg Norman designed golf course, an international spa with 26 treatment
Hyatt Summerfield Suites
Chicago-based Global Hyatt Corporation has announced the name of the company’s new upscale extended stay brand as Hyatt Summerfield Suites. This follows their acquisition of the upscale extended-stay properties once operated by Wyndham Hotels. The company is spending more than $200 million to convert existing owned hotels to the Hyatt Place and Hyatt Summerfield Suites
Sandals heads for Grenada
By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Grenada, Honeymoons, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
The Grenada government has announced that the Sandals group is to construct a multi-million dollar hotel on the island. Finance Minister Anthony Boatswain says advanced discussions have been reached for the construction of the US $60 million, 200-room hotel. Construction of the hotel is expected to begin by the middle of 2006. 
Romeo & Juliet package at Vareena Spa, Bangkok
By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
To get Valentines off to a flying start, the Romeo & Juliet package at Vareena Spa in The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok will run throughout February. For 6,800 baht per couple, you will get to enjoy a soak in a Jacuzzi, a silky body scrub and an aromatherapy massage. The hotel is 
The Arundell Arms, Lifton, Devon
By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
From now until 10th March 2006, Head Chef Steven Pidgeon invites you to sample the new season lunch menu at The Arundell Arms in Devon, UK, at a special price of £12.50 for two courses. The hotel has been owned and run since 1961 by Anne Voss-Bark. A former winner of the Woman Hotelier of 
The New York Palace Hotel - special offer on suites
By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA
For guests wanting to treat themselves for an extra special weekend stay in the Big Apple, The New York Palace Hotel has introduced a ‘Suite Sensations Deal’, at 40% discount off all Tower Suites excluding Towers Junior Suites. Located at 50th Street and Madison Avenue, the hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of mid-town 
Crillon - a new luxury hotel brand
By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Western Europe, Worldwide
The former chief executive of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Barry Sternlicht, has launched a new luxury hotel brand called Crillon. It is being launched by his Starwood Capital Group which is not related to the previous company. The flagship hotel is the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, with European-style hotels expected to follow in 
Las Ramblas... in Las Vegas!
By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Bars, Celebrities, Clubs, Going Out, Hotels, Nevada, North America, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA
No, I’m not talking about Barcelona here. I really do mean Vegas. George Clooney and Rande Gerber, along with Related Las Vegas and Centra Properties have teamed together to build Las Ramblas – a $3 billion luxury condominium, resort and casino complex inspired by European lifestyle and sophistication (hence the name, I guess). Vegas’ version 
Hotel Caesar Augustus, Capri - opens Easter 2006
By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
It won’t be long before the weather turns sweet again in southwest Italy and the Spring travel season flourishes anew. Hotel Caesar Augustus on the Isle of Capri will be dressed up and ready for it when it opens its doors on 12th April 2006. With this brand new Relais & Chateaux membership will 
The Beau Rivage Palace 'Wine & Dine' evenings
By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Switzerland, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Can you imagine a more perfect match than a menu that has been perfectly conceived and concocted to enhance the luscious aroma of a specific wine? That’s exactly what the Restaurant La Rotonde at The Beau Rivage Palace in Lausanne, Switzerland is doing on the first Thursday of the month throughout 2006. The wine-maker will 
Sofitel Trocadéro Dokhan's, Paris
By Paul Johnson on Jan 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Formerly a neo-classical private residence, Sofitel Trocadéro Dokhan’s in Paris offers an excellent location between the Arc de Triomphe and the Trocadéro. A few minutes walk from the most luxurious boutiques, the hotel offers chic and refined weekend breaks. As a special Valentine’s Day treat, the hotel is treating guests to a private tasting of 
