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Andre Agassi and Stefie Graf open luxury mountain hotel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Hotels, Idaho, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Andre Agassi and Stefie Graf, through their company Agassi Graf Development LLC have announced details of their luxury mountain hotel development at the new Tamarack ski resort, located in Donnelly, Idaho. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will manage the luxury hotel and residences which will be split across two locations: a classic resort hotel located in

2006 Top 10 Romantic Inns

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, Bed & Breakfasts, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, USA

You can tell Valentines is around the corner. iLoveInns has joined the ‘top ten bandwaggon’ and released its own ‘Top Ten Most Romantic Bed & Breakfasts’. Making the US-centric list, in no particular order, are: Inn at Bowman’s Hill, New Hope, PA Sea Crest by the Sea, Spring Lake, NJ Santa Ynez Inn, Santa

Acqualina, Sunny Isles, Florida

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Florida, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

Soaring over the Atlantic Ocean on South Florida’s fabled coastline, Rosewood Resorts’ Acqualina is an oceanfront masterpiece and is expected to open next month (February 2006) after the originally intended November 2005 deadline failed to materialise. This luxury boutique resort occupies 400 feet of pristine beach at Sunny Isles and includes a two-storey oceanfront spa,

Enchantment Resort, Arizona

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

Surrounded by the majestic red rock formations of Northern Arizona’s Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort combines luxury with rugged grandeur inspired by Native American culture. The resort’s adobe casita-style accommodations offer world-class comforts amid its pristine 70-acre setting. Voted number 1 hotel and resort spa in Arizona by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler readers,

Bristol Plaza, New York

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, New York, North America, Regions, USA, Vacation Rentals

Designed for the discerning long-term visitor to New York, Bristol Plaza offers the comforts and ambiance of residential living combined with the flexibility and benefits of five star services. Bristol Plaza can fill the needs of the executive who plans to be in New York for an extended stay of a month and more; the

Hotel Marina El Cid in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Central America, Hotels, Mexico, Regions, Resorts

Hotel Marina El Cid in the Riviera Maya has its grand opening scheduled for February 2006. The deluxe all-inclusive resort was in its early stages of construction last October when Hurricane Wilma struck. A comprehensive evaluation by the El Cid construction company revealed minimal damage to the $40 million resort near Playa del Carmen. Upon

Bridgegate on Crowsnest Lake, Rockies, Canada

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Canada, Family Travel, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Bridgecreek Development‘s massive and much-anticipated Bridgegate on Crowsnest Lake resort is apparently running ahead of schedule. The resort, a 26-acre lakefront property in the Rocky Mountains is located 200 kilometres southwest of Calgary and 10 minutes West of Frank Slide in the Crowsnest Pass. It will be the setting for a spectacular resort complete with

Hilton's Waldorf-Astoria brand

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA, Worldwide

Hilton Hotels, which has owned the Waldorf since 1949, is expected to announce today that it will launch a chain of luxury hotels under the Waldorf-Astoria brand. The new brand will include business hotels and resorts worldwide and match or exceed the chain’s current luxury leaders, Hiltons and Conrads, for its level of amenities. Starting

The Westin Arlington Gateway, Virginia

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA, Virginia

Development of the Westin Arlington Gateway has reached completion. It marks the debut of the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand in the state of Virginia. The 336-room hotel, carrying a $75-million development price tag, sits off Interstate 66 in the Ballston submarket. The 15-story structure encompasses 238,700 sq. ft. and offers 10,000 sq. ft. of

Canada leading the way in high-tech hospitality?

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Business Travel, Canada, Gadgets, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment

High-tech hotels are getting more and more sophisticated in Canada, in order to secure the loyalty of their visitors — especially the large percentage who travel on business. Each room in the SoHo Metropolitan in Toronto, for instance, features state-of-the-art entertainment, heated marble floors, remote-control lighting, motorized drapes, laptop-compatible safes and wireless Internet access.

Top 10 business hotels opened in 2005

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Business Travel, Hotels, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Worldwide

According to Forbes, the top 10 business hotels to open last year were: Intercontinental Financial Street, Beijing Sofitel on Renmin Square, Xian Hotel Fox, Copenhagen Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Shangri-La Hotel, New Delhi Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo Park Hyatt, Seoul The Setai, Miami The Shoreham, New York City St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco Interestingly, all

Starwood Hotels exploring Punta Gorda

By Paul Johnson on Jan 16, 2006 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, USA

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. may be interested in establishing one of its hotels in Punta Gorda, Florida. City Manager Howard Kunik and Charlotte County Tourism Director Becky Bovell met with Starwood representatives who expressed interest in establishing a hotel on what will become the Harbor Inn Resort & Yacht Club fronting the Peace

Setai condos

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Florida, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, USA, Vacation Rentals

The Setai Resort announced today that it has started sales of hotel condominium units in its newest tower. This collection of 50 ultra-luxury hotel condo suites has been custom designed and built in the style of the Setai Hotel. They that come equipped with Duxiana beds, Irish Linens, BOSE surround sound systems, Lavazza espresso

Taos Winter Wine Festival

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Bars, Events, Going Out, New Mexico, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

There’s still time to grab tickets for the Taos Winter Wine Festival, held in New Mexico’s best ski country, Taos. The 20th annual festival takes place from 18th to 28th January 2006. Winemaker dinners, vertical and blind tastings, seminars and panels fill the schedule, but you’ll be able to squeeze in time on the

Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Utah

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Magazines, North America, Regions, Resorts, Travel Equipment, USA, Utah

Celebrating 25 years of operation this winter season, Deer Valley Resort has become known for revolutionizing ski area service and has being named the number one ski resort in North America by the readers of SKI magazine. You can visit their website for the latest conditions and to view their mountain cam.

Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay

By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Hawaii, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

Four Seasons is pleased to introduce their newest addition to their portfolio of Hawaiian properties. Long a coveted destination, Four Seasons Resort Lana’i at Manele Bay is perched above a white-sand beach that borders a protected marine preserve. Natural discoveries continue on land with hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Two world-ranked golf courses offer

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