Category: Texas
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 
Best new business hotels of 2006
By Paul Johnson on Dec 21, 2006 in Accommodation, Argentina, Asia, Business Travel, China, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Illinois, Malaysia, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Texas, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
In a review of the new business hotels that have debuted in 2006, Forbes’ Sophia Banay gives her pick of the best: Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel de Rome, Berlin InterContinental Boston The James Chicago Hotel The London NYC Mandarin Oriental, Prague Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires The Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street Traders Hotel, Kuala 
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. 
GrandLuxe Mexico
Journey in luxury and romance aboard America’s premier train. GrandLuxe Rail Journeys is offering a GrandLuxe Mexico tour from Texas to Mexico, taking in Copper Canyon (pictured), Mazatlan, the Pyramids of the Sun and the ancient city of Teotihuacán. The first trip departs on 29th October 2006 and will cost anything from $4,490 for the
Sensation Bars from Omni Hotels
By Paul Johnson on Sep 29, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Hotels, Illinois, New York, North America, Regions, Texas, USA
Local treats ranging from Yoo-hoo to California Golden Pretzels await guests of Omni Hotels on both coasts of the US, as the brand’s new Sensation Bar expands to the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza and Omni Berkshire Place in New York City, following successful introductions to the Omni Mandalay in Las Colinas near 
NYLO Hotels
By Paul Johnson on Sep 25, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, North America, Regions, Rhode Island, Texas, USA
A new brand of loft-style hotels is just around the corner. Atlanta-based NYLO Hotels will open its first hotel in Plano, Texas later this year, and a second in Warwick, RI in the second quarter of 2007. Rooms will have large windows, high ceilings, exposed brickwork and modcons such as large flat-screen TVs, high 
New Royal Tulip brand from Golden Tulip Hospitality
By Paul Johnson on Sep 20, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Germany, Hotels, Middle East, Morocco, Netherlands, North America, Oman, Regions, Texas, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
According to news just in, Golden Tulip Hospitality are introducing a new luxury brand. The Royal Tulip, as it will be known, will be a five-star brand and be first introduced to Amsterdam, Berlin, Casablanca, Mirbat and Dallas TX. Golden Tulip Hotels and Golden Tulip Resorts will continue to cater for the four 
Lonesome Dove Bistro is Big Apple bound
By Paul Johnson on Sep 16, 2006 in Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Texas, USA
Texan Tim Love, who made his name with the award-winning Lonesome Dove Bistro in Fort Worth, is taking his concept to New York City. From 19th September 2006, Big Apple diners will be able to enjoy kangaroo carpacchio nachos, duck and foie gras ravioli and various other wonderful delicacies. 
Portable GPS for hotel guests
By Paul Johnson on Sep 11, 2006 in Accommodation, Gadgets, Hotels, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Texas, Travel Equipment, United Arab Emirates, USA
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is the latest luxury hotel to follow the growing trend of providing their guests with portable GPSs. It’s already done in the US by the Rosewood Hotel Group (that’s New York’s The Carlyle, Dallas’ The Mansion on Turtle Creek and Hotel Crescent Court) who provide Garmin’s iQue M3 device. Times are 
The healthiest hotels in the USA
By Paul Johnson on Jul 08, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Florida, Georgia, Health & Safety, Hotels, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin
If you’re someone that likes to take good care of yourself when you travel, you’ll be interested to hear that Health magazine and AOL CityGuide recently listed the healthiest hotels in America. Details such as fitness facilities, healthy food offerings, spas, and stress-reduction services were all taken into account to produce the following list: Four 
W Dallas Victory opens
The long-awaited W Dallas Victory opened in the heart of Dall, on Victory Park Lane, last week. Here W Hotels sytle combines with Texan hospitality and, to celebrate the opening, there’s a special package available until 1st September 2006. For $329 per night, you’ll not only get a wonderful room but also a few
W Dallas-Victory debuts today
By Paul Johnson on Jun 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Texas, USA
The W Dallas-Victory opens today. With 252 rooms and 144 condos, this latest offering from W Hotels Worldwide is situated in the very heart of Dallas. It comes complete with a rooftop heliport and an infinity-edge pool on the 16th floor. You’ll know you’re in Texas here as there’s a few touches such as 
Best Thai restaurant in Dallas, Texas
Banana Leaf, Thai Cuisine proved once again to be the spot in the DFW metroplex for Thai food by unanimously winning the vote at AOLCityGuide for Best Thai Restaurant in Dallas, TX. Banana Leaf, Thai Cuisine offers fresh, distinct and well-seasoned entrées for a true tasteful experience of Thai culture. In addition to providing excellent
Top 10 seafood markets
By Paul Johnson on May 20, 2006 in Alaska, California, Florida, Food and Drink, Maine, Maryland, North America, Oregon, Regions, Texas, Travel Miscellany, USA, Washington, Wisconsin
CNN is running a feature in their travel section on the top 10 seafood markets. I find it hard to believe that they should all be in the United States, so perhaps this would be better named ‘the top 10 US seafood markets’. Many of these markets take orders online nowadays so I’ve 
