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Articles for June, 2011

Hilton, in growth spurt, expands global hotel footprint

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

The Hilton McLean shows off Hilton's new lobby concept.

By Mark Chesnut

Hilton is in growth mode. And that means new hotel options for travelers around the world, with new properties debuting in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and the United States.

Among the latest openings are the Hilton Bodrum Resort & Spa in Turkey, the Hilton Windhoek Hotel in Namibia and the Hilton Queenstown Hotel in New Zealand. Also new is the Hilton New York Fashion District, which opened in February as Hilton’s fifth New York City hotel, as a rebranding of the former Fashion 26 hotel. (more…)

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Hotels up the ante with luxury products and services

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Starwood Hotels debuted a jewelry line to celebrate the opening of the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico.

By Mark Chesnut

Whether you’re shopping for Paris hotels for that next business trip or planning a much-deserved Hawaii vacation, it’s gotten easier to do travel in style, thanks to new services and products introduced this year at several luxury hotel brands.

In June, JW Marriott launched a series of partnerships with luxury brands in nutrition, culinary, art, culture, accessories and wellness. Partners include Christie’s, the art auction and sales company, which is organizing exhibitions and art gallery recommendations for the hotel chain. Tumi, the travel accessory company, is providing travel tips in the JW Magazine, and guests also now have access to insider information from Etude Wines, including how to properly choose and taste the best wine for every occasion. (more…)

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San Francisco hotels continue to up the wow factor

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Cheeky chic: Hotel Diva in San Francisco.

By Mark Chesnut

Whether you’re looking for San Francisco hotels for your next business trip or perhaps as inspiration for your next California vacation, the city by the bay never fails to impress.

Business travelers wanting to stay close to San Francisco International Airport — which this year debuted its new, $383-million Terminal 2 — might want to check into the Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront, which has upgraded its event facilities with new lighting, color schemes and technology. (more…)

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Born to be wild — or not: 3 Sin City birthday celebrations

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

Live the suite life on your birthday with a stay at the Palazzo and a spa treatment at Canyon Ranch.

By Vince Font

If you’ve got a birthday coming up, we’ve got some killer ideas on how to spend it in Sin City. Want to feel like a movie star for a night? We’ve got ideas. Feel like getting in touch with your inner child? You got it. Want to cram a year’s worth of relaxation into a single weekend? Check. Here’s a rundown of a handful of Las Vegas vacations that are stone guaranteed to make any birthday celebration unforgettable. (more…)

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Hawaii hotels: Old charm and new pizzazz

Monday, June 27th, 2011

Behind these curtained cabanas lies The Royal Hawaiian in all her flamingo pink glory.

By Nancy LaFever

Whether you’re looking for luxury and contemporary, up-to-the-minute-amenities in a resort or the quaint charm of an older hotel, you can find both in Oahu, with the amazing choices of wonderful Honolulu hotels. (more…)

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Riviera Maya hotels: Tropical teasers near Tulum

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Escape to the shimmery pool at Catalonia, and don't forget to take about your free Scuba lesson.

By Nancy LaFever

If you’re planning a Mexico vacation, why not pick a beautiful spot different from the usual destinations? Riviera Maya, or Mayan Riviera, is a lush area of tropical beaches, wildlife and ancient ruins. Starting just south of Cancun’s airport and stretching along a coastal highway, this gorgeous coast continues beyond the town of Tulum into Costa Rica. The Mayan ruins at Tulum are the only archeological site near the ocean and there are good choices in hotels that offer easy access to Tulum ruins. (more…)

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Top 10 Fourth of July vacation destinations for 2011

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Sizzling in Seattle: The Fourth of July fireworks by the iconic Space Needle. Credit: mr.bmonroe.

By Valerie Moloney

Whether you’re cooing at the fireworks display by the Space Needle or partying on the rooftop of a Sin City hotel, our nation’s birthday is cause to celebrate — and take advantage of a long weekend. It’s time to exercise your patriotic right to roam with a summer vacation.

Orbitz surfaced the top 10 Fourth of July vacation destinations for 2011. From Seattle to New York City, it’s all about the booze, the barbecues and the boom boom pow.

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Top 5 things to do in the Florida Keys

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Going to Swankey Palooza? Stay at The Southernmost Hotel, which is next to the event and across the beach.

Summer vacations don’t get much better than heading down to the Florida Keys. And if you’ve got designs on taking a Florida vacation in the next few months, you’re in luck. There’s more to do there than you could possibly imagine – no offense intended to those with overly active imaginations – and a wealth of great places to stay while you’re in town, whether you’re with the family, your sweetheart, or flying solo. To help point you in the direction, we rounded up 5 unique events guaranteed to make your Florida Keys excursion one of the best beach vacations ever. (more…)

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Airline competition means new options in Australia

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Virgin Australia, formerly Virgin Blue, is pumping $35 million into plane and frequent flier revamps.

By Mark Chesnut

As competition heats up between two high-profile airlines in Australia, business travelers — as well as anyone planning an Australia vacation — are the beneficiaries, with a slew of new amenities and travel options.

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5 great rooftop hotel bars and restaurants for summer

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Park place: The Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC has a stylish rooftop venue.

By Mark Chesnut

With summer heating up and business travel continuing to fill up hotels, the time is right to head to the roof for the best views and the freshest breezes. Here are five scenic options to enjoy a meal or drink. (more…)

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