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Interview with Bruce Shugart of The Porches in Steamboat Springs

By Paul Johnson on May 23, 2007 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Colorado, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Interviews, Italy, Michigan, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

As one of the co-developers of The Porches in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Bruce Shugart brings more than 40 years of custom home building and commercial development experience to the project. Bruce serves as co-principal and manager of Structural Associates, where he oversees all aspects of The Porches as well as projects in a variety of […]

“Run from Reality” adventure packages with Preferred Boutique

By Paul Johnson on Mar 29, 2007 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, California, Colorado, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA, Utah, Wyoming

Preferred Boutique, an exclusive portfolio of more than 80 member properties, is inviting travellers to live on the wild side with its new “Run from Reality” adventure travel package. The package highlights seven properties from Preferred Boutique’s adventure category – Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort, The Pines Lodge, Snake River Lodge & Spa, Elk Mountain […]

Valentines at Hotel Jerome, Aspen, CO

By Paul Johnson on Feb 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Colorado, Hotels, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA

Hotel Jerome in Aspen is offer a Be My Valentine Package to visitors staying between 13th and 15th February 2007. It consists of a deluxe room or suite, Champagne and a special treat prepared by Pastry Chef Heather Campbell on arrival, daily lift tickets for two, candlelit dinner in the Century Room, a nightly bath […]

Best Valentines deals according to Shermans Travel

By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2007 in Bermuda, Caribbean, Colorado, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Italy, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

The editors at ShermansTravel.com have sorted through the ever-increasing number of Valentine’s Day travel promotions and picked their five best Valentine’s getaway deals… including one for singles! Celebrate Love in the City of Lights for $569 La Dolce Vita in Venice this Valentine’s from $439 Valentine’s Sojourn on the Snow for $595 Romantic Beach […]

Interview with Christine Gray of Luxury Travel Magazine

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2007 in Accommodation, Attractions, Brazil, Celebrities, Colorado, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, Hotels, Interviews, Magazines, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, South America, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe

Christine Gray is founder and editor of Luxury Travel Magazine, a leading global information resource for high-end travellers, featuring the “A-List of Travel” – the world’s finest hotels and ultimate travel experiences. She was formerly a Beverly Hills travel agent to the stars. What is it that you do exactly? I’m continually traveling every day […]

The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa to be converted into luxury condos

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2007 in Accommodation, Colorado, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

It was only the other day that I mentioned The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa at Telluride, CO. Now news is in that $60 million in renovations and refurbishments will see it be transformed into condominiums for individual ownership for those seeking a luxury mountain lifestyle. The conversion is due to be completed by […]

Westin is heading for Avon, CO

By Paul Johnson on Jan 06, 2007 in Accommodation, Colorado, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, USA, Vacation Rentals

The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa and The Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas are to come to Avon, Colorado in 2008, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc has announced. The former will be a 235-room full service hotel and resort facility and is already under construction, slated to start operations for the 2008 ski season. This […]

Interview with Randy Antin of Perfect Escapes

By Paul Johnson on Jan 05, 2007 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Central America, Colorado, Europe, France, Hawaii, Hotels, Interviews, North America, Panama, Regions, Spain, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe

My first interview is with Randy Antin, Director of Interactive and Social Media at Perfect Escapes, a luxury hotel start-up focussing on 4- and 5-star hotels. Randy previously worked at Travelocity for 8 years as a travel writer/editor and then progressed into Search Engine Marketing. What is it that you do exactly? Mostly, I spend […]

Enhance your ski season at Telluride’s The Peaks Resort

By Paul Johnson on Jan 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Colorado, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

This winter, experience a ski vacation like no other at The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa, Telluride CO. With spectacular slopes, gorgeous accommodation, and an exclusive onsite spa, The Peaks combines the splendour of the Great Outdoors with the indulgences of a luxury retreat. Make the most of your visit to the Rocky Mountains, […]

Marquis Hotel & Spa to be managed by RockResorts

By Paul Johnson on Dec 23, 2006 in Accommodation, Colorado, Florida, Hotels, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA

RockResorts International, LLC, a luxury hotel company based in Colorado, has announced that the 56 room and suite Marquis Hotel & Spa in Miami, Florida has been added to its collection of high-end properties. RockResorts will manage the hotel, scheduled to open in February 2009, under a long-term management contract with its owner Leviev Boymelgreen […]

Kimpton Hotels Winter Special

By Paul Johnson on Nov 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Arizona, California, Canada, Colorado, Hotels, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, North America, Oregon, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC

Enjoy 15% off the Best Available Rate from now through to 24th February 2007, with select Kimpton Hotels. Participating hotels are in Alexandria, Boston, Cambridge, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, New York, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Vancouver and Washington DC.

Telluride’s Hotel Columbia up for sale

By Paul Johnson on Sep 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Colorado, Going Out, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, USA

The Hotel Columbia in Telluride, Colorado – home to the Cosmopolitan which is widely regarded as Telluride’s best restaurant – is up for sale. Close to all the amenities such as skiing, shops, the river and a network of trails, the hotel is listed at $9 million with Sotheby’s International Realty.

AAA Five Diamond Award winners: Colorado

By Paul Johnson on Aug 05, 2006 in Accommodation, Colorado, Hotels, North America, Regions, Resorts, USA

Three accommodations in Colorado were given Five Diamond honours from the AAA’s latest inspection. They were: The Broadmoor – Colorado Springs The Little Nell – Aspen The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch – Beaver Creek (new in 2006)

Great deal at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO

By Paul Johnson on Jul 27, 2006 in Accommodation, Colorado, Hotels, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

If you have put off booking your vacation, you may just find your deliberations have paid off! The Broadmoor at Colorado Springs – the longest continuous winner of the Mobil Five-Star (47 years) and AAA Five-Diamond (30 years) awards for excellence – is offering a Summer Escape package for $125 per person per night, based […]

Experience summer in the Colorado mountains

By Paul Johnson on Jul 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Colorado, Leisure Travel, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA

Summer in the mountains is delightful, especially when you’re staying in sheer luxury at The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa, and surrounded on three sides by the 14,000-foot-high peaks of the San Juan Mountain Range overlooking the charming town of Telluride. Come summer, the famous ski slopes at the doorstep of The Peaks turn […]

Food & Wine Classic in Aspen

By Paul Johnson on Jun 09, 2006 in Colorado, Events, Food and Drink, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Next week (16th-18th June 2006), join leading chefs including Mario Batali, Giada De Laurentiis, Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, Jacques Pépin, and Wolfgang Puck, and noted wine authorities such as Steve Olson, Joshua Wesson, and Daniel Johnnes for three inspiring days of wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and special events that you will treasure for years to […]

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