Travel & tourism: August 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Switzerland - Hotel President Wilson

Hotel President Wilson
Geneva , Switzerland
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   Discover the new design of the President Wilson 5* hotel ! ideally situated , in the heart of Geneva , facing the lake , the president Wilson hotel has been entirely renovated in 2008/2010.
      The 228 rooms and suites of the renovated Hotel President Wilson are decorated and furnished in a contemporary style. With exceptional views of the lake , the hotel's outdoor pool or Geneva city , the rooms give an overall impression of luxury and refinement.
      Discover new flavors as Spice's , fusion and fine world cuisine. Escape to L'Arabesque and enjoy the subtle flavors of lebanese cuisine. Glow the new lounge area bathed in the radiant reflections of the lake , is definitely the perfect venue for get-together ! Discover so , the hotel president Wilson's new salon oriental... the magic of the orient in a superb contemporary setting.
      The hotel president Wilson is equipped with all the amenities that define luxurious living , including spa , beauty canter and hairdresser , Fitness center open 24/24 (access is free for in-room guests). During summer time , enjoy the exclusive pool terrace over looking the spectacular Lake Geneva and the Alps ! Hotel President Wilson has positioned itself as a well-renowned international conference venue. The conference and meeting facilities meet the expectation of a high class meeting and offer exclusive services such as business center , free high speed wireless internet access in all public areas. The President Wilson hotel also offers an outside catering service should you wish to organize your event in an external location , in the town center or outside Geneva. List of venues available upon request.

Hotel President Wilson

Japan - Park Hyatt

Tokyo , Japan
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Park Hyatt Tokyo

The inspiration and backdrop for the critically acclaimed film , lost in translation, Park Hyatt Tokyo is an elegant oasis of space and calm that offers spectacular views of Tokyo and the Kanto plain all the way to mount Fuji , from the top 14 floors of the 52-story Shinjuku Park Tower. Conveniently located in the heart of Shinjuku . Tokyo's vibrant business and entertainment district , the hotel is approximately 90minutes from Narita international airport and close to Shinjuku station , the city's major transportation hub with rail and subway access to anywhere in metropolitan Tokyo. Designed to feel more like a modern private residence than a hotel , park Hyatt Tokyo's attention to detail extends to a range of specially commissioned works of art that are displayed throughout the hotel. The 178 rooms and suites are the most spacious hotel guest rooms in Tokyo , providing a serene retreat and an efficient private office with the latest amenities and high-tech communications with a distinguished reputation for providing the ultimate in personal attention and services , park Hyatt Tokyo also offers a wide range of excellent restaurants , each with a unique style , such as the dynamic New York grill-voted #1 for the past five years in the Zagat Tokyo survey and the starkly beautiful Kozue , for Japanese cuisine. With extensive meeting and banquet facilities , the hotel can accommodate every type of event from small business meeting to large social gatherings. For the convenience of the business traveler in Tokyo , the hotel also has a full-service business centre , open 24 hours daily. Providing the ultimate cosmopolitan retreat , club on the park is Park Hyatt Tokyo's health and fitness sanctuary , providing luxurious spa and relaxation areas , a stunning indoor pool and unparalleled range of state-of-the-art equipment in its gymnasium and aerobics studio with panoramic views. For the discriminating business and leisure traveler , Park Hyatt Tokyo is quite simply , one of the best hotels in the world.


Park Hyatt Tokyo

Park Hyatt Tokyo


Park Hyatt Tokyo

Park Hyatt Tokyo

USA - The Point

The Point - Saranac Lake , NY
United States

The point resort is a unique, private Adirondack estate where you are free to enjoy your special time in splendid circumstances. It's a vibrant and exclusive house party , an elegant hideaway , the essence of rustic splendor , luxury and whimsy amid Adirondack mountain wilderness.
Built in the tradition of a Great Adirondack camp , the Point resort marries opulent authenticity with epicurean amenities and secluded , relaxing wilderness.
The Point resort , an Adirondack hotel and resort , features Adirondack-inspired luxury accommodations boasting eleven distinctive guest quarters that are spread among for original buildings. As a secluded Adirondack hotel and resort where luxury meets splendor, each guest room has a broad lake view , custom-made bed and spacious private bath with original chrome fixtures.

Canoeing


Guest Room

Guest Room

Hiking

Skiing

The Boat House Suite

The Point, Saranac Lake

Thursday, August 26, 2010

France - Hotel de Clillon

Hotel de Clillon
Paris , France

Designated as a unique historical monument , the Hotel de Crillon is an elegant 18th century luxury hotel situated on the world famous place De La Concorde in the heart of Paris. Only a few steps away from the champs - Elysees , the Faubourg Saint Honore shopping area and all major museums , the Hotel de Crillon is the place to stay in Paris. This mythical hotel is rich in history and culture. Decorated in a Louis XV style , the hotel's 147 guest rooms and suites include presidential apartments and the exceptional Louis XV and Leonard Bernstein suites with 140 square meters of terrace , tall windows allowing abundant light , worm colors and wood-paneling , these renowned suites offer magnificent views of Paris , the Eiffel tower proudly visible from a luxurious bubble-bath. Offering its guests the highest level of personalized service is the ultimate goal of Hotel de Crillon.
The gourment restaurant Les Ambassadeurs , the former ballroom of the Dukes de Crillon , is the perfect venue for an intense and unforgettable moment. Guests can also try L'obe restaurant with its Parisian atmosphere and creative cuisine.

Hotel de Crillon
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Les Ambassadeurs Eric Cuvillier © Paris
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Hotel de Crillon
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Facade Crillon – Eric Cuvillier © Paris
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Hotel de Crillon
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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Australia - Haymand Island Resort

Haymand Island Resort
Haymand Island , Great Barrier Reef , Australia

Hayman Island Resort

In Australia's Whitsunday Islands , Nestled between the North East coast of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef, Lies Hayman. Surrounded by idyllic coral fringed beaches and lapping the waters of the Coral Sea, on the south-western side of the island, Hayman offers 244 guest rooms, suites, penthouses and a beach villa. A feeling of modern tropical elegance prevails in the guest room furnishings and overall decor which fully complements the surrounding and provides comfort and privacy. The accommodation, restaurants, guest service areas, marine facilities and operational plant, have been designed to blend in with the natural beauty of the surroundings. No part of the resort is higher than four stories and throughout, shady ponds and gentle waterfalls thread their way among beautiful gardens, spacious walkways and open air lanais. This superb location is the ultimat in Island living where the climate and surroundings encourage relaxation and create a holiday atmosphere. Hayman has a style as special as its setting. It is warm and friendly and it is also Australia's most prestigious resort. Whether guests choose to simply relax or enjoy a more active holyday. They can be assured their time spent on Hayman will be unforgottable.

Hayman Island Resort
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Mexico - One and Only Palmilla

One and Only Palmilla
San Jose Del Cabo , Baja California Sur , Mexico

Considered the "Jewel of Baja" and located on once the tropical hideaway for the likes of Hemingway and Harlow , the serenely private and sensually elegant One & Only Palmilla features expansive ocean-facing accommodation , each with veranda , sunbeds , and indulgent amenities. Internationally acclaimed as the quintessential embodiment of elegance , every need is attended to with gracious hospitality and the distinctive artistry of Mexico is discovered at every turn , from wrought iron as delicately patterned as lace to massive wooden doors weathered with age for authentic beauty.
A verdant oasis on the tip of the Baja Peninsula , Where azure waters greet the mountainous desert and the Pacific ocean merges with the sea of Cortez. Here , the gracious style of old Mexico with its red tiled roofs , whitewashed walls , and idyllic setting of exquisite fountains is quietly nestled amidst swaying palms , bird of paradise and other tropical bloom.

Pool Lounge at Sunrise
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Floating Daybed on the Beach
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Conference Center Foyer
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Accomodations Entrance
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Suite Terrace Daybed
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

UK - The Grove , Hertfordshire

The Grove - Hertfordshire
United Kingdom

The Grove is London's cosmopolitan country estate which opened in September 2003. Just 35 minutes from London , a magnificent 18th - century house set in 300 acres of Hertfordshire Parkland and open country side. The grove offers exciting contemporary design , professional , thoughtful service , magnificent sporting and leisure facilities and an atmosphere that is imformal and relaxed.

The Outdoor Pool and Walled Garden

Gorgeous interiors, described as groovy grand, the overall feel is sumptuous and relaxed, comfortable and fun. One of the most exciting features of The Grove is the stunning 18 hole championship golf course designed by highly acclaimed designer Kyle Philips. Sequoia, the Spa, health And Fitness center offers a world class facility with 12 large specially designed treatment rooms and a VIP double room. Treatments and services that harness the best aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, thalassotherapy and phytotherapy. Every treatment is a total caring experience and the ultimate in luxury offered by the ESPA Ayurvedic philosophy.