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Starwood plans to put an end to trans-fats

ByPaul Johnson June 20, 2007

It’s not happened yet but apparently  Starwood Resorts & Hotels Worldwide, Inc plan to elimiate trans-fats from food, catering,…

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Beware of the overhead cabins

ByPaul Johnson March 25, 2007March 8, 2007

On boarding a flight at Milan’s Malpensa Airport last year, I was taken aback by what happened. Whilst I…

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Healthy fare afloat

ByPaul Johnson February 27, 2007

Starting 1st March 2007, Royal Caribbean International will become the first cruise line to eliminate all trans-fats from its…

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Gaylord Hotels is the latest to go smoke-free

ByPaul Johnson February 12, 2007February 12, 2007

With immediate effect from today, all Gaylord Hotels are smoke-free.   This includes the brand’s existing properties – Gaylord…

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Hotels getting healthier?

ByPaul Johnson January 27, 2007

I’ve already reported about the non-smoking policies adopted by Marriott and others.   Now it appears that hotel chains…

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Shreyas: a new boutique Yoga retreat in Bangalore, India

ByPaul Johnson January 2, 2007

Situated in southern India, Shreyas offers tailor-made Yoga holidays in the most sumptious of settings. Just one and a…

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New relaxation program at COMO Shambhala Estate

ByPaul Johnson December 11, 2006

Brazil’s COMO Shambhala Estate is introducing a new, exclusive  relaxation program called FUSION that combines all aspects of Pilates…

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Breathing Lights at Westin Hotels in the United States

ByPaul Johnson August 9, 2006

Westin Hotels & Resorts is marking the six-month milestone of its smoke-free conversion in North America with Breathing Lights…

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Solestrom SmartSwim™ UV Meter Bikini

ByPaul Johnson July 24, 2006

Solestrom have come up with the world’s first UV Smart Bikini featuring a smart fabric UV meter with Bright…

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Marriott International takes no smoking stance

ByPaul Johnson July 19, 2006

Marriott International has today declared that all its US and Canadian hotels as soon as this September. The move…

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New suncare line from MAC Cosmetics, endorsed by Pamela Anderson

ByPaul Johnson July 16, 2006

Pamela Anderson and MAC Cosmetics have joined forces to promote a new suncare line. It’s claimed that the products…

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The healthiest hotels in the USA

ByPaul Johnson July 8, 2006

If you’re someone that likes to take good care of yourself when you travel, you’ll be interested to hear…

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A five-star tummy tuck, Madam?

ByPaul Johnson July 7, 2006

Leela Palaces and Resorts is to start offering a real first: cosmetic surgery packages from the UK. The five-star…

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Luxury Spa Finder magazine

ByPaul Johnson June 8, 2006

Luxury Spa Finder magazine is  your source on luxury spas and associated lifestyle pursuits, covering the full spectrum of…

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Lasagne given the OK at Marriott West India Quay

ByPaul Johnson May 12, 2006

London’s  Marriott West India Quay found itself in the most unlikely of situations recently after hosting the English Premier…

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Cancer patients fly free in empty seats on corporate jets

ByPaul Johnson March 13, 2006

If you’re a US cancer patient, did you know that you can fly to recognised treatment ceters around the…

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