Spring Training Package at Hotel Valley HO
How many places can claim that they’ve hosted Natalie Woods and Robert Wagner’s 1957 wedding reception, had Jimmy Durante play their lobby bar piano or accommodated Zsa Zsa Gabor as she rode horses around their property? Today, Hotel Valley Ho is still a playground for the Hollywood elite but also a funky, trendy spot in Old Town Scottsdale that has something for everyone. And if you’re a baseball fan there’s no other place to enjoy Spring Training.
Hotel Valley Ho is offering a special...
February 13th, 2011 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: baseball, hotel discounts, Hotels & Places to Stay
Review: Hotel Novotel in Amsterdam
When the opportunity to visit the Hotel Novotel in Amsterdam came up, I jumped at the chance to not only stay but to attend the Grand Re-Opening event. Having never visited the Netherlands, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised with both the accommodations and the staff.
Hotel Novotel - a gift to Amsterdam!
Novotel Amsterdam City is the largest 4-star hotel in Amsterdam. It is located in Amsterdam’s business district, right by the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition...
July 8th, 2010 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Hotels & Places to Stay
Interview with Elie Seidman, CEO of Oyster.com
Started in June of 2009 by Elie Seidman and two others, Oyster.com is a hotel review website that allows you to view unbiased reviews of hotels and resorts, and evens shows pictures of advertisements versus the actual property so you don’t end up wasting your money and feeling disappointed. After checking out the reviews, you can also book your next vacation right on the site.
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Elie Seidman.
Where did the name “Oyster” come from?
We were looking...
June 30th, 2010 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Hotels & Places to Stay
Plan a Weekend Getaway with these Special Rates for Florida Residents
Instead of trekking cross country this summer, why not plan a vacation close to home? You will have all the luxurious amenities that you could ask for without it costing you a penny more than a typical hotel room. Local hotels and resorts are offering special deals just for Florida residents. So do your research and book a weekend getaway. You know you deserve it. Here are some of our recommendations:
The lobby at EPIC Hotel
The Breakers — For a luxurious experience like no other, escape...
June 28th, 2010 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Hotels & Places to Stay
Summer Playground at Hotel Solamar and Jsix Restaurant
It’s a Summer Playground at Kimpton’s Hotel Solamar from now until September 10. This boutique hotel is offering freebies and social media savings as well as specials for their hotel guests. Hotel guests can chill out with perks like complimentary cocktail classes, ice cream socials, DIY Arnold Palmers, and summer-themed Grey Goose libations at neighborhood restaurants. Here is what is included in the Summer Playground.
Sangria Happy Hour: peach-nectarine sangria made with New...
June 24th, 2010 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Hotels & Places to Stay
A Quiet Retreat on Mayne Island: The Blue Vista Resort
The quiet beauty of Mayne Island, located in the Strait of Georgia on Active Pass, has always been a great attraction to my writer’s group, the Scribblers, and last weekend, after a couple of years absence, we eagerly returned to the island and the resort where we have always stayed. With the warm welcome we received from the new owners, it was a real ‘homecoming’. The Blue Vista Resort is situated among towering firs with a glimpse of the ocean. Deer often come to visit. ...
May 26th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay, Outdoors & Recreation
Walk the Red Carpet at The Arizona Biltmore
For nonstop entertainment from Memorial Day through Labor Day, walk the red carpet and enjoy the “Hollywood & Wine“ festival with celebrity bands and winemakers, movie screenings, theater productions, and a special spotlight on culinary creativity at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.
The Bacon Brothers kickoff the festivities this Memorial Day weekend with live concerts on Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30th. The popular folk and blues duo have been playing for 14 years and feature actor...
May 24th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concerts, Hotels & Places to Stay, plays
Bairro Alto Hotel celebrates its 5th anniversary
The first contemporary boutique Hotel in Lisbon will be celebrating its 5th anniversary with five senses.
Bairro Alto Hotel stands right in the heart of the old part of town, at Praça Luís de Camões (map). This is one of the most vibrant parts of town with great shopping, restaurants and nightlife. This 5 star hotel includes 51 bedrooms and 4 suites with all the comfort you may expect – LCD television, DVD player, WiFi interent connection and so on. This is a serious spoiling place that made...
May 19th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Food & Beverage, Hotels & Places to Stay, special offers
Like Where You Play? Why Not Stay!
Imagine waking up to a view of rolling olive groves or clear azure waters – from the comfort of your own holiday home. Dreaming of buying your own holiday villa or ski property but don’t know where or how? Whether it is a Tuscan villa surrounded by yellow sunflower meadows or a cozy wooden lodge perched on the powdery slopes of the Alps, a holiday home is often a dream come true. There are plenty of properties for sale, if you look hard enough, you’ll be able to find a good deal. Here are some...
May 12th, 2010 | Nellie Huang | Read More | Comments: 4Filed under: holidays, Hotels & Places to Stay
Mystery meets history at the Pera Palace Hotel
The Pera Palace Hotel, a historic landmark in Istanbul’s Beyoglu district, will finally open its doors again to the public on September 1st 2010. A few years and a lot of money have gone into the complete restoration of the famous hotel which in its heyday, was much frequented by the elegant and affluent travellers who stayed there after the Orient Express had brought them to Sirkeci Gare.
Pera Palace Hotel Beyoglu
Politicians, heads of state, artists, journalists, you name it, they came as well...
May 10th, 2010 | inka | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay, luxury hotels
Greenwich Village’s Abingdon Guest House
In case you haven’t already noticed, I like to steer folks to unique lodging offerings here in NYC. The big landmark hotels, while superb in their own right, often don’t reflect their neighborhood’s street level character. Staying in ultra posh digs isn’t likely to immerse you in what it’s like to live in “non-tourist” New York complete with local-favorite coffee shops and off-the-radar art galleries.
Ambassador Room in the Village's Abingdon Guest House
The...
May 6th, 2010 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay
Oasis at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Experience the beautifully transformed Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina – San Diego near Sea World San Diego. A stunning $65 million transformation brings the epitome of California coastal chic to our San Diego hotel, with incredible ocean views, waterfront dining, a contemporary poolside lounge, an eco-friendly spa, and redesigned guest rooms and meeting rooms. The only hotel in San Diego with multiple water slides, you’ll delight in a water playground with three new...
May 5th, 2010 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay
Unusual Hotel Stay: Cappadocia Cave Hotel
Amidst Cappadocia’s magical fairy chimneys and unworldly landscape, you’ll find several cave hotels that are unique in design, decor and setting. Carved out of volcanic rocks, these hotels give you the rare opportunity of sleeping in an extraordinary setting. Imagine waking up to the view of mountain cliffs, bizarre rock formations and rose canyons and lounging around in your private rustic cave: Yunak Evleri gives you exactly that experience.
At Yunak Evleri, nature meets comfort. The cave...
May 1st, 2010 | Nellie Huang | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Hotels & Places to Stay, Scenic & Short Trips
A Budget Suite in New Delhi
The cost of hotel suites worldwide vary from expensive to very expensive. Delhi is no exception. You can expect to pay anywhere between $400 (Rs. 16000) to…well…the sky’s the limit. I stumbled upon a very nice budget suite about 20 minutes from the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The budget suites are located at Tanish Regency in Dwarka, New Delhi and the cost, now brace yourself, is under $ 100 (Rs. 4000). Tanish Regency is a new, budget hotel in New Delhi.
A Suite for Under $100 at...
April 27th, 2010 | induspride | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: budget hotels, featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay
Best Bet: Boston Hotel and Red Sox Ticket Packages
Don’t strike-out and miss the opportunity to see the Red Sox play at Fenway Park during your visit to Boston.It is extremely difficult to score tickets to a Red Sox game, local fans buy up their seats in the winter, and ticketless die-hards are known to wait for hours at Gate E for the chance to buy a standing room only or obstructed view game-day ticket. Of course, these are all deep-pocket hotel and baseball packages . But we are talking about seeing the Red Sox play at historic Fenway...
April 24th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay, Sports & Recreation
Mother’s Day Magic at the Mandarin Oriental
Why only celebrate and thank Mom on her special day? Rather than just a single Sunday of tribute, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in San Francisco is offering an entire weekend (May 7-9) of treats and pampering for that special parent, including:
Sparkling Luncheon – celebrating all the mothers in our life
Children of all ages can honor the woman or women who support, encourage and mentor them throughout their lives and careers at a special Sparkling Luncheon in Silks Restaurant on Friday, May...
April 24th, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Food & Beverage, Hotels & Places to Stay
Splurge Madrid: A night at the Ritz
Looking to indulge yourself in Madrid? Expect your experience at the Ritz to be one of the most extraordinary hotel stays ever. Housed in a Renaissance building and polished up with fine furnishing and lavish chandeliers, the hotel itself makes for an excellent introduction to Spanish luxury travel.
Each room is exquisitely designed for a royal experience – embroidered linens, velvet curtains, high ceilings and marble bathrooms, only fit for the exclusive guests. Valuable antiques and hand-woven...
April 23rd, 2010 | Nellie Huang | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay
Family Adventure Package to Stone Mountain Park
Planning a trip to the exciting city of Atlanta this summer with your family? If adventure is what you are looking for then there are some great summer packages that you should be aware of. Georgia’s number one attraction, Stone Mountain Park (map), is located just fifteen minutes from downtown and is the best place to be with tons of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
With two Marriot hotels located within the park, all you have to do is show up and the rest of your vacation will be taken...
April 23rd, 2010 | Katrina Verweel | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, Hotels & Places to Stay, Outdoors & Recreation
A Legacy in La Jolla – The Grande Colonial
The Grande Colonial hotel, located on popular Prospect Street in the heart of La Jolla, is the seaside town’s oldest original hotel. The Four Diamond hotel offers classic European styling in the intimate setting of a boutique hotel, and offers commanding views of the California coastline.
The hotel is ideally located just steps away from miles of beautiful beaches renowned to Southern California. Also within walking distance are world-class shopping, museums and galleries.
The hotel features...
April 20th, 2010 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Hotels & Places to Stay, la jolla
Desmond Tutu Center A Lush Oasis
Right in the heart of bustling Chelsea, the Desmond Tutu Center evokes a castle-like setting complete with lush grounds surrounded by recently renovated 19th-century Gothic buildings. Made of stone and outfitted with wrought iron banisters, this South African-inspired retreat offers a startling juxtaposition of modern conference center alongside the General Theological Seminary.
Desmond Tutu Conference Center
The hotel’s 60 historic guest rooms are fully equipped with wi-fi, flat screen TVs,...
April 18th, 2010 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, Hotels & Places to Stay
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