This two-floor bar-lounge has a wooden and brick ground floor lounge with a circular cocktail bar, DJ and reversible daybeds. Further up a spiral case on its terrace, you get unsurpassed views of the Bund (the hotel is a five-minute walk from this waterfront area in central Shanghai) and Pudong. A marble Jacuzzi is surrounded by daybeds and armchairs, and these all fill up early in the evening (including the Jacuzzi). The result is a go-to chic drinking establishment for the expat communit
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Sometimes referred to as “Palermo Queens”, the Villa Crespo barrio is located at the southern end of Palermo Soho with the unspoiled charm of tree-lined, cobble stone streets for which Buenos Aires is renowned. However, this neighbourhood is much less touristy than its Palermo neighbours and the Porteños---as the local residents are affectionately known---dominate the scene here in cafes, boutiques, bars, and clubs.
Trendy Villa Crespo is home to the new and evolving Paseo de
Getaway at the Claremont Resort & Spa
Sometimes, we all need an escape from the big city. Cross the Bay Bridge from San Francisco and enter another world. The home of the University of California at Berkeley is more than just a college town. For a perfect getaway head to the Claremont Resort and Spa in the Berkeley Hills, but actually situated in Oakland, on the Oakland, Berkeley boarder.
The historic hotel opened in 1915 and is known as one of the top ten spas in the U.S. and a great place to
They say the three most important aspects of a piece of property are location, location, location. The location of the Five-star Millennium Hotel in Chengdu, China is excellent. The hotel is located in a quiet area with a lovely Shen Xian Shu linear park across the street and a wonderful pedestrian street with shops and restaurants just steps away, not to mention a Starbucks right next to the hotel.
As one would expect of a five–star hotel, the rooms are excellent and the service is perfect. On
This eco lodge design, built after careful ecological planning and consideration, has received many International AWARDS!
Welcome to Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa: A boutique 15 “Bayan” resort nestled in the rainforest of Queensland the tropical paradise of Australia's East Coast.
Wake to the gentle sounds of nature in your Daintree rainforest accommodation. Enjoy total pampering in the unique Daintree Wellness Spa. Discover the secluded pristine waterfall. Breathe in the freshest of air.
Dine in the e
TripAdvisor Barred from Claiming Reviews are Honest, Real
Hotelmarketing’sweb site broke news saying that a UK advertising “watchdog” ruled that since TripAdvisor’s reviews can be posted with no form of verification, TripAdvisor “must no longer claim all of its reviews are honest or from real people.”
What can this possibly mean to a company whose entire reason for existence is based on reviews?
James Hall, Consumer Affairs editor at the Telegraph noted that the language the UK’s Advertisin
There is still time to hop a flight to Hong Kong where celebrating Chinese New Year is special with fireworks and a great parade. The Chinese New Year celebration starts on Jan. 23 goes to February 5. According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar it will be the Year of the Dragon 4710. The flight to Hong Kong from New York State is long – very long so book a stay at the SkyCity Marriott located on Lantau Island next to Hong Kong International Airport. The luxury hotel is the perfect place to recu
The SkyCity Marriott located at Hong Kong International Airport is on Lantau Island, dubbed the “lungs of Hong Kong” because of its sparse population and forest areas. The culinary team at the Marriott has prepared a variety of delectable delights in honor of the Chinese Lunar New Year 2012 – the Year of the Dragon.
The chefs at the Marriott had donned their creative hats and designed culinary art pieces with dual flavors. They created a finely chiseled Coconut Pudding Chinese Dragon on a Glutin
Enjoy Palma Real: An all-inclusive beach resort on the Honduran mainland
Located only 30-minutes from La Ceiba on the road to Trujillo, Palma Real is a first class all-inclusive beach resort. The setting is breathtaking with the long sandy beach and ocean in front and the green mountains at the back. Truly a tropical paradise.
There are a variety of accommodations with160 rooms and suites decorated with a tropical flair in two connected adjacent properties. Every room is equipped with air condi
For over 100 years the impressive Mohonk Resort Hotel high above the Hudson River has offer excellent accommodations and service for people looking for a place to escape the hectic pace of everyday life. Their Midweek Winter Getaway offered from Sunday to Thursday until March 30 makes a visit even more affordable. With wood-burning fireplaces indoors and spectacular vistas outdoors, Mohonk Mountain House is a wonderland during the winter season. Experience this special time of year with a fanta
By Roy Heale
You know that you have arrived at a gay-friendly Hotel when the local gay guide is displayed prominently in the hotel lobby along with other tourist information brochures. Such was the case when I arrived at The Plaza del Sol Hotel in the heart of downtown Rosario and the De Ambiente gay guide was readily available in the foyer. The welcoming staff were also extremely helpful and spoke English, which is not always the case in Argentina.
Located on San Juan Street near attractions such
In Post-9/11 World, Many Experts Advocate Rental Apartments over Hotel Stays
In this post-9/11 world, many travelers are turning to rental apartments in lieu of hotel stays for safety reasons and many safety experts are advocating this method to remain inconspicuous when traveling abroad.
One example is frequent traveler Andrew Schrage, travel editor at Money Crashers.com, a personal finance website.
Schrage said that during a recent stay in Budapest, Hungary, in addition t
One example is frequent traveler Andrew Schrage, travel editor at Money Crashers.com, a personal finance website.
Schrage said that during a recent stay in Budapest, Hungary, in addition t
The Pantai Inn just opened in San Diego’s favorite coastal community and is offering travelers great deals on ocean view suites.
The inn will eventually expand to 44 suites, but at the moment – I was there two days ago – only 7 suites are available, and these are being offered at discounted rates as low as $299 a night including continental breakfast, wi-fi, and free parking.
This has got to be Southern California’s best hotel deal at the moment, and it’s great for traveling families because
Agoda is based in Asia, but now they list hotels all over the world like the other booking sites.
I recently booked two hotels in the EWR area of Newark NJ.First because they were a little cheaper and second because I wanted to get some more experience with them, since I'm going to travel in Asia more in the coming years and they have more hotels lis
TripAdvisor “Makes Nice” With Hotels
At least that’s what most observers think.
Or they believe the move is a reaction to Google's increasingly strong forays into the travel space.
The relationship between hoteliers and TripAdvisor has not been a happy one.
Successful hotel managers or innkeepers like Dick Pabich of the popular Salem Inn in Salem, Massachusetts, have been burned by false and exaggeratedly negative reviews on TripAdvisor all too many times. “It really drives us crazy,” he says. “
Whether you're traveling on business or pleasure, you can spend your luxury holidays at the top luxury boutique hotels in the world. The following are some of the top luxury boutique hotels.
Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa, Miami
This is an award-winning hotel and spa located in the beautiful Miami, Florida. This modern-chic hotel has an assortment of amenities ranging from wellness spa to fine dining. The hotel accommodations are phenomenal, to say the least. Amenities include HDTV systems with i
Last week while I was on vacation in Florida, my sister treated my husband and me to a Brian Wilson Concert. Although Mr.Wilson shows his age, he still had the same voice I remember so well from my Beach Boys albums. He belted out his greatest hits for over two hours. It was a great concert and the venue, well where else could it be but at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood. Yes there is another Hollywood.
This casino was massive, glitzy, and heaving with people. The Hard Rock holds a special pl
Located in the district of Sawai Madhopur, in Rajasthan, Ranthambore is one of the biggest national parks in India, protecting the Royal Bengal Tigers. Ranthambore was maharajas’ favorite hunting ground in olden days. Presently the park is a famous tourist spot attracting wildlife photographers and lovers alike to spend exciting holidays. Spread over a vast area of 1,334 square kilometers, Ranthambore is home to the wildest predators. Watching them live in action, in their natural habitat is a v
Curated Hotel Information vs Crowd-sourced Content
Sarah Lacy, in her typically classy and insightful travel content, points out in TechCrunch that basically we all know what to expect from an airline, no matter what airline or in what country.
We all get the bad legroom, the free soda, the predictable (if you're lucky) arrival and departure times) all of which make air travel a ho-hum, uninteresting and non-memorable part of travel
But, Lacy says, a hotel is a different story.
It's your home aw
