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The Bulgari Resort, Bali, a secluded all villa cliffside retreat, will welcome guests in Spring 2006.
The 59-villa resort is located on the southern tip of the Jimbaran Peninsula, close to the Temple of Uluwatu: an exclusive and intimate setting for guests seeking the ultimate in privacy and luxury.
The resort will reflect the traditional Balinese architecture combined with a sophisticated contemporary design, using indigenous stones, native wood finishes and refined craft-made fabrics exclusively created for the Bulgari Resort.
Enjoying breathtaking ocean views, a large swimming pool joins an extensive ornamental lake, where the bar, the lounge and the resorts’ two restaurants are located.
Characterized by an informal ambience, the all day dining restaurant combines authentic Balinese dishes – enriched by various regional influences from the Indonesian archipelago – with a selection of international specialties.
The Italian restaurant, open for dinner only, will serve a contemporary interpretation of classical Italian cuisine in a suggestive and formal atmosphere.
The Bulgari Resort, Bali is set on a 150-meter high plateau overlooking the Indian Ocean.
A pristine private beach, suitable for long walks along the oceanfront and featuring a Beach Club, will be reached via a funicular.
April 28th, 2006
Hotel Danieli in Venice belongs to the Starwood Luxury Collection of Hotels and is without doubt one of the finest hotels in the world. Built in the late 14th century as a palace for the Dandolo Doge of Venice the Danieli only started to offer food and quality lodging at the beginning of the 18th century.
Inititially frequented by Europe’s travelling nobility the Danieli Hotel Venice quickly became famous as one of the most impressive and lavish hotels in Venice, Italy and the World. Indeed, 2 centuries ago the Danieli Hotel or, Royal Hotel Danieli as it was known then, was the choice hotel for Europe’s young aristocrats undertaking their Grand Tour of Europe.
Now in its’ sixth century of existence the Hotel Danieli Venice continues to set the standard for Italian and Venetian hospitality and eptomises a luxury hotel at its best. A few of the highlights at the Danieli Hotel Venice include impeccable hospitality, fantastic location, world-famous rooftop terrace restaurant and an Atrium that has to be seen to be believed. The hotel services include a turn down service, 24 hour room service, childcare, interpreters and laundry facilities.
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April 7th, 2006
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Far East Consortium International Limited have reached agreement on all the commercial terms necessary for Far East to build a multi-hotel complex — which will include an Intercontinental Hotel, Holiday Inn and Far East hotel brands Cosmopolitan and Dorsett — on the Cotai Strip in Macao, Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.
Under the terms of the agreement, Far East Consortium will develop the complex and will work with the hotel brands to manage the five hotels on the property. Las Vegas Sands will own and operate the casinos and showrooms within the podium complex supporting the hotels. The definitive agreements are being finalized and the parties expect to execute them early in the New Year.
The Cotai Strip is a master planned development of resort casino properties on an area of reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa in Macao. In addition to 10,000 guest rooms, the first phase of the Cotai Strip is expected to offer a critical mass of business, leisure and entertainment attractions, including world class meeting and convention facilities, over 20,000 seats of live entertainment in eight separate theater venues and the most modern and exciting casinos in Asia.
The Cotai Strip will be anchored by the 10.5 million square foot Venetian Macao Hotel Resort Casino, which is scheduled to open in 2007. In addition to the Far East property and its hotel brand partners, Las Vegas Sands has previously announced that Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts will operate the Shangri-La Hotel, Macao and the Traders Hotel, Macao in a Las Vegas Sands-owned building across from The Venetian Macao.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is a hotel, gaming, resort and exhibition/convention company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company owns The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the Sands Expo and Convention Center, where it hosts exhibitions and conventions, in Las Vegas and the Sands Macao in the People’s Republic of China Special Administrative Region of Macao. The company is also developing additional casino hotel resort properties, including The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas and The Venetian Macao Casino Resort in Macao.
Far East Consortium International Limited has been listed in Hong Kong since 1972. The Company is principally engaged in property development and hotel operations in Greater China. The Company is committed to be a top developer in China primarily targeting the middle class customers and to be a leading hotel group in Hong Kong and Greater China. Presently, the Company owns and operates six hotels in Asia with two additional hotels opening soon in Hong Kong.
April 7th, 2006
The name Bahrain originates from two Arabic words “Thnain Bahr”, meaning “Two Seas”, referring to the sweet water springs under the sea that mingle with salty water. This unique geological phenomenon belies the kingdom’s historical role as a strategic seaport between Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.
Hailed as the Pearl of the Gulf for its political stability and progressive mind-set, the Kingdom of Bahrain consists of an archipelago of 33 islands, covering a total area of 707 square kilometers. Steeped in ancient history, Bahrain was the center of the lost civilization of Dilmun around 3000 BC. The islands prospered so remarkably under the Babylonian Empire, they caught the attention of two of Alexander the Great’s ships in 323 BC. New trade routes were started and a new chapter of Bahrain’s history was recorded.
Hailed as the ‘Garden of Eden’ in the Babylonian’s ‘Epic of Gilgamesh’, present day Bahrain boasts a fascinating cross-section of Greek, Babylonian and Islamic cultural influences. Islam became the official religion of the kingdom when the Prophet Mohammed visited in the 7th century A.D. Today, Bahrain’s population is made up of a sizeable number of expatriates, bringing with them an intricate tapestry of faiths and cultural practices from all across the globe.
At its hotly anticipated opening in mid-2006, Banyan Tree Desert Spa and Resort, Al Areen, Bahrain will take the stage as the only all-villa private pool resort in the Arabian Gulf and one of the Middle East’s most luxurious hideaways. Situated in an intriguing landscape of well-preserved forts, edifying museums and the oldest mosque in the Gulf - Al Khamis, Banyan Tree’s spacious villas are poised to blend perfectly into their natural desert environment. Here, you will find an ‘oasis’ of sensuality in the mysterious Arabian desert. A retreat which personifies indulgent spa pampering at its best.
April 5th, 2006
Swarovski Optik is expanding its range of accessories with the functional carry case. The functional carry case has a water-resistant outer shell and can be worn as a hip or shoulder bag. Ventilation slits prevent lens fogging whilst internal cushioning protects the binoculars against knocks and shocks.
Together with the lift carrying strap, the functional carry case is comfortable to wear and ensures a greater level of protection for binoculars whilst on the move. The wearer continues to enjoy complete freedom of movement out in the open due to the carry case’s compact design. The functional carry cases for binoculars with objective lens diameters of 42 mm and 32 mm can also be worn on the hip and have an additional tab on the back of the carry case for this purpose.
From July 2006 the functional carry case will be available as part of the range for all new EL and SCLCnew binoculars and will be obtainable from specialist retailers.
April 5th, 2006
Every year more than 37 million people visit Las Vegas, a city that’s home to 17 of the 20 largest hotels in the world. In 2008 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., in partnership with Edge Resorts, will enter this vital market with its W Las Vegas offering a mix of hotel, condo-hotel, and residential units. The project will be located at the intersection of Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane, 500 meters east of the famed Las Vegas Strip.
About Edge Group: Edge Group, LLC is a development and investment company formed in 2004 by principals Trevor Pearlman, Reagan Silber and Adam Frank to focus on real estate and gaming primarily in the Las Vegas market. Edge Group is the parent company of Edge Resorts LLC, which has formed a partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to build The W Las Vegas Hotel, Casino and Residences. Edge Resorts owns 75% of the venture; Starwood owns the remainder and will manage the hotel.
The W Las Vegas will be located on 24.5 acres at the intersection of Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane, in the heart of Las Vegas’ most exciting development corridor, 500 meters east of the famed Las Vegas Strip. The development will be comprised of a mix of hotel, condo-hotel and residential units, offering owners a combination of poolside cabanas, studios, one and two-bedroom condominiums, with the benefits of being attached to a W Hotel.
The W Las Vegas will feature the brand’s trademark modern design aesthetic throughout, multiple destination dining and nightlife venues, including a partnership with Hollywood nightlife impresario Amanda Scheer Demme, a signature W Hotel casino, the first for the brand, a Bliss Spa, a fitness center, and hotel and residential units. Residential owners at The W Las Vegas will experience W Hotel’s world-class amenities and signature Whatever/Whenever, W Hotel’s 24-hour concierge service while in the comfort of their own home.
April 4th, 2006
Built in 1912, overlooking the famous Bay of Angels, and classified a National Historic Monument in 1974, the Hotel Negresco is one of the few remaining privately owned palaces still existing in the world.
Jeanne Augier, owner and chairman, has created a unique living museum. Her desire to share her passion for art with her clients. Throughout the hotel, epic periods in the history of France are represented, from the renaissance to the 3rd Millenium.
For nearly a century the mythical Hotel NEGRESCO has dominated the Promenade des Anglais on the Baie des Anges with its huge pink dome. Its magical name evokes a certain “art de vivre” and the happy go lucky days of the “Edwardian era”.
The Hotel Negresco Nice is one of the most exclusive deluxe hotels in the world on Nice’s famous Promenade des Anglais. A prestigious address for travellers who cherish the elegance of traditional French taste. Now a perpetual landmark with palatial public rooms, rare tapestries, rich carpeting and masterpieces of art grace this chateau-style Hotel Negresco Nice.
The decoration of each one of their 121 guestrooms and 24 suites has been inspired by the most outstanding periods of French art and history. Rooms have been individually decorated to reflect styles as different as Louis XIII and art deco.
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April 1st, 2006
The business objective of the Silken Group is to introduce a new concept in hotel and catering, by creating a new dimension in services and facilities that make our visitors’ stay more enjoyable. With our motto Passion for Excellence, Silken Hotels offers a new philosophy in customer service. Both the amenities and the services have been designed to provide an exceptional standard of comfort and make visitors’ stay as enjoyable as possible .
The hotel managed by the Silken Group commissioned eighteen world-class architects and designers to work together on the project.
The Silken Hotel Group (a business venture by the companies Escampa and the Hotel Group Urvasco S.A) has presented the Hotel Puerta America project this morning, which has brought together, for the first time in history, eighteen architects and designers of international standing to create a space that will fire the imagination and stir the senses of visitors. Alberto Ruiz Gallardón, the mayor of Madrid, has pulled the lever to reveal the hotel façade decorated with passages from the poem “Liberty” by Paul Eluard.The Hotel Puerta América has 360 rooms (30 rooms per floor) and 644 parking spaces, with a total surface area of 34 thousand square metres. The junior suites will be located on either side of each floor (sitting room, bedroom and two bathrooms). There will also be 12 suites on the 12th floor. A masterpiece of architecture and design, where eighteen acclaimed architects and designers have joined forces, for the first time in history, to create a space that fires the imagination and stirs the senses of visitors.
A cultural manifesto where different cultures, beliefs and races coalesce to create a unique project but in wich each design concept is totally different.
To see the next opening hotel, visit www.hoteles-silken.com
March 27th, 2006
Located in the beautiful Mae Rim Valley, close to orchid and butterfly farms, hill tribe villages and elephant trekking. The Four Seasons Resort pays tribute to the artistic and cultural heritage of Chiang Mai with clusters of spacious Lanna-style pavilions, (70 sq m) decorated with rich Thai materials and fabrics. Pavilions overlook gardens, terraced rice paddies and mountains. Eleven palatial Residence Suites housed in 3 & 4 storey villas offer live-in house keeper, private plunge pools or rooftop penthouse.
For those that prefer their workouts indoors, a fully equipped fitness and exercise studio is available for the health enthusiast. Features include strength and cardio-vascular training equipment. Outdoor options abound at the resort. The Tennis and Health Club is managed by Peter Burwash International (PBI). Facilities include two floodlit tennis courts — available on a complimentary basis. A full-time tennis professional is on staff to provide instruction. The Regent Resort Chiang Mai also offers guests the complimentary use of two Finnish saunas and an outdoor heated whirlpool which is adjacent to the 20 meter infinity edge swimming pool from where they can view the Mae Rim valley across picturesque rice terraces. Mountain bikes for adults and children are also available on a complimentary basis.
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March 26th, 2006
ICEHOTEL is situated in the village Jukkasjarvi, 200 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Sweden. The heart and backbone is the River Torne flowing freely through the unspoilt wilderness. Covered with a meter thick ice layer winter time the river is the source of all our art, architecture and design. The pure water and the steady movement of the river creates the clearest ice possible.
The entire ICEHOTEL is on loan from the mighty Torne River and is a place where time stands still. Just a short period before, fish swam in the water and the river was a crashing torrent of whitewater, wild and frothing. And very soon, when the spring comes and then finally the summer, the rooms, the suites, the bar, the reception, in fact the entire creation, will once again become part of the rushing rapids coursing toward the sea.
Staying at ICEHOTEL is a must for the modern adventurer – an experience utterly unlike other hotel stays. After a day of adventure, nightfall approaches quickly. The outdoor temperature drops and when you step inside ICEHOTEL, you feel a rush of warm air. Inside, the temperature is never colder than -5 °C to -8 °C, regardless of how cold it may be outside. It will soon be time to climb into bed. Dress in warm thermal underwear, put on a hat and slip into the cozy sleeping bag. Share the whole surrealistic ice-night with someone special.
March 25th, 2006
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