Monthly Archives: June, 2009

Expansion of Preferred Hotel Group

The Preferred Hotel Group will welcome 13 new members to its portfolio next month, from the stunning Natal Ocean Club steady the picturesque coast of Cabo Sao Roque in Brazil, due to open early 2010, to the majestic Leela Palace on the banks of Lake Pichola in Udaipur.  In Barcelona, Casanova by Rafael Hotels has been inspired by the city’s Gaudi architecture, formerly an 18th Century limestone residence, it is now a chic haven for those looking because fashionable accommodation in this cosmopolitan city.  For something further afield, Legends Resort Villas Moorea in French Polynesia has just joined Preferred Boutique – spread across 17 breathtaking acres, the 46 villas, with solitary decking and Jacuzzi loch, offer guests a slice of paradise. Or for the ultimate in glitz and imaginary glory head to Hotel Zaza Houston in Texas where you’ll be welcomed by delightfully indulgent external circumstances and hi style created being comforts.

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Venice: Boating through Lagoon City

When you travel to Venice, it’s easy to landloper around the narrow streets of the historic centre, getting lost at each turn and not caring because everything you see is beautiful, magical and wonderfully old. And at the end of the day, if your feet are aching and your eyes are popping out with an overload of looking, you can sit in an outdoor café sipping on a Spritz or a Bellini and gaze out over the give water to of the lagoon to relax.

But the lagoon deserves a bit more attention than just that. It’sitting since of the lagoon and its many tiny islands that Venice is even here. Take time to hop on a boat and see a not much other thing than candid the Piazza San Marco.

Venice: Boating through Lagoon City

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Bose Quiet Comfort 3 Headphones vs. other high end headphones

I’ve heard that in that place are better headphones out there for sound quality but that Bose is #1 for comfort on long plane trips.

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6 Reasons to Travel Without a Plan

6 Reasons to Travel Without a Plan

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The Terrace at Trump opens today

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago will unveil The Terrace at Trump later today; it is the property’s much-anticipated extraforaneous venue located on the 16th Floor. This chic, outdoor oasis direct showcase a dramatic prospect of the Chicago skyline, including the historic Wrigley Clock Tower and Tribune Building, as well a picturesque view of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. In emphasizing the superior service and modern American fare as far as concerns which Executive Chef Frank Brunacci has been lauded, The Terrace at Trump will offer a specially created menu served alongside a variety of boutique wines and hand-crafted cocktails.

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Heston Blumenthal to open a new restaurant in London

Heston Blumenthal to open a new restaurant in London

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San Francisco: Weekend Getaway

A silver haired guy walks up and drops a business card in my lap of the same kind with four guitar players, a mandolin player and a slappin’ stand up bass kick outright a bluegrass version of the ’50s classic, Runaway. It says “Captain Democracy” and he’s running for Mayor of San Francisco. He launches into a mild diatribe.

“We started free thinking here,” he says, pointing to the ground inside Caffe Trieste in North Beach. “Cal-Berkeley was the home of the of atoms bomb; we need more creativity back in San Francisco! That’s my platform.”

The crowd nods approvals. He turns and leaves.

San Francisco: Weekend Getaway

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Biggest Cruise Ships

Summary:    It’s not your imagination. Cruise ships are getting bigger and bigger and soon, the sea will be chock full of massive floating hotels that house everything from public transportation to full-blown groceries stores. What’s even more amazing is that a maniple of cruise ships are now offering full-time residency at sea. Yes, condos at sea are a reality and people with money to burn have been staking their claims at a rapid pace. So what are the world’s biggest cruise ships? How big are they? Does bigger really mean better? After reading about the world’s biggest cruise ships, you close!

It’s not your imagination. Cruise ships are getting bigger and bigger and at so early an hour, the sea will be chock full of weighty floating hotels that put under cover everything from public transportation to full-blown grocery stores. What’s even more amazing is that a handful of roving voyage ships are things being so oblation full-time residency at sea. Yes, condos at sea are a reality and rabble through money to toast have been staking their claims at a rapid pace.

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The Quest for Cape Town and Cookies with a Cause

The Quest for Cape Town and Cookies with a Cause

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Summer in the city: street chess

I’pot-pourri not a chess player but I am rather a city kid, and I love seeing the intellectual challenge of chess combined with urban street swagger and diversity.

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