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St. Kitts expands island's tourism plan for 2006-2007

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Events, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals

The end of 350 years of sugar production on the island of St. Kitts last August signalled the transition to a tourism-based and tourist-driven economy. The short term tourism plan for 2006-2007 will see a number of luxury developments. There is a $78 million project at Sandy Bank Bay developed by Auberge Resorts which will

Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand

By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand

Just 15 tented accommodations make up the newly opened Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, Thailand – the company’s third property in Thailand and its first all-inclusive tented camp. Accessible only by riverboat, each tent comes with unique Four Seasons luxury, right down to the hand-hammered copper bathtubs. Enjoy an experience without compromise, 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,

Hotel Majestic, Barcelona

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona’s Hotel Majestic is running a ‘3 for 2’ offer for the months of January, February, July, August and December 2006. Stay for 2 nights and get the third free! The hotel is located in the very heart of Barcelona, on Paseo de Gracia, home to the best in shopping and Gaudí monuments,

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,

Mollies Boutique Hotel, Auckland, NZ

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions

Named Best New Small Hotel in the World in Harper’s Hideaway Report Awards, Mollies boutique hotel has spacious, luxury, premier executive suites in Auckland city with harbour views, to ensure your vacation in New Zealand is an unforgettably romantic and luxuriously indulgent experience. Mollies’ facilities now include a new spa, massage & exercise rooms, plus

The Leading Hotels of the World winter sun offers

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Spain, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe

There’s no need to shiver in chilly climates! More than 40 members of The Leading Hotels of the World across Africa, Europe and the Middle East are offering heart-warming rates through the Leading Winter Sun program. For instance, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai has rates as low as AED 987 per room,

Bora Bora Cruises

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel

For those who prefer island hopping without unpacking, Bora Bora Cruises‘ 226.4-foot yachts (Tu Moana and Ti’a Moana) offer seven-day luxury cruises to Bora Bora, Huahine, Raitea and Taha’a. Guests can also charter the yachts and determine their own itinerary. There are only 30 spacious cabins with soaring ceilings, large windows, glass-enclosed baths, plasma TVs

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

Lufthansa Private Jet

By Paul Johnson on Jan 18, 2006 in Air Travel, Europe, Germany, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Global market leader NetJets and German airline Lufthansa have partnered to create Lufthansa Private Jet. This new service, available in Frankfurt and Munich, allows Lufthansa’s top 100 customers access to NetJets aircraft to make flight connections and offers NetJets US owners travelling to Europe seamless connections as well.

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

Grand Canal Square, Dublin, Ireland

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Western Europe

A stunning design for a major new public space – Grand Canal Square – in Dublin’s Docklands, has been unveiled by the Dublin Docklands Development Authority. At 10,000 sq metres, the Square, located at the west end of Grand Canal Dock facing on to the water, will be one of the largest paved public spaces

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

Luxury tourism in Tanzania

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania

Tourism in Tanzania is booming, thanks in part to the numerous recent investments by major luxury hotels such as the Kempinski Hotels and Resorts, Movenpick and Sun International. Kempinski has opened its first properties in East Africa, the Kilimanjaro Kempinski on the Dar es Salaam waterfront and the Zamani Kempinski Resort Hotel on the Island

Travel is the number one leisure activity of China's wealthy

By Paul Johnson on Jan 17, 2006 in Asia, China, Regions

The Shanghai-based Hurun Report has released the result of its latest survey on the lifestyle of China’s richest people. The survey covers nearly 600 mainland Chinese with an estimated wealth of at least 10 million yuan. Among the top 10 most popular leisure activities, 28 per cent of them said their number one hobby was

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