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This 5 star hotel is located in the city centre of Lucerne and was established in 1906.  The Palace is located in Lucerne, Switzerland on the shores of Lake Lucerne within 50 metres of the medieval city. The hotel is close to the city’s main tourist attractions, business centres, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

168 guest rooms and 5 suites, each with its own unique decor.In addition, the Palace Luzern offers room service to guests.

Guestrooms have satellite television, minibars, and direct-dial phones; bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, and scales.

Amenities: Pets Allowed, Fitness Center, Wheelchair Accessible, Spa/Massage, Meeting Facilities, Babysitting, Broadband Access.

The Hotel Palace has 3 restaurants: “Les Artistes” offering the rich Breakfast, “Dine-In” plan, “Le Maritime” on the terrace – for Mediterranean cuisine, and  ” Jasper” with a creative, international cuisine.

 

Windjammer comprise 60 acres of landscaped grounds located on a crescent-shaped private beach, approximately 5 miles from St. Lucia’s capital city and Vigie George Charles Airport. This is first created as a Mediterranean-style village built up a hillside above a lovely bay.

White villas climb a forested hillside above a 305m stretch of white-sandy beach. 322 rooms, suites and villas in various buildings, nestled into the spacious hillside expanse. The rooms are clean and spacious. Each has a living room, dining room area, and fully equipped kitchen; all bedrooms have a private bathroom and sun terrace.

The high-quality restaurants are yet another great feature, 5 different dining options from light dishes to mouth-watering gourmet specialties.

Experience Serenity Spa at Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, where the warm breeze and the lush surroundings cradle you in absolute relaxation.A full range of facial and body treatments, massages, and relaxation classes, such as T’ai Chi, as well as manicure and pedicure are offered.

Water-sports gear and banana-boat rides are complimentary. Also scuba  (extra charge), two large swimming pools plus two children’s pools, two lighted tennis courts, fitness center and probably the finest children’s program in the Caribbean.

Best Western Irazu is located next to the San Jose 2000 shopping center. The Best Western Irazu Hotel is located only 10 minutes from the International Airport and 10 minutes from Downtown San Jose. The Best Western Irazu, a resort within the city, offers a large swimming pool, 2 lighted tennis courts, an in house gym, and beautiful garden areas. 

The hotel offers 327 spacious and comfortable guest rooms that are well equipped with numerous standard amenities.
All rooms feature satellite TV, safes, coffee and tea facilities, private bathrooms, and air-conditioning. Most rooms have a balcony overlooking the swimming pool or gardens. Business travelers can avail of spacious meeting facilities for corporate events.

The hotel’s restaurant “La Gallera” has an interesting international menu and it’s open from 12:00am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.

Denny’s restaurant open 24 hours a day, tennis court, wireless internet access, free local phone calls,  and much more. Guests will also have 24 hour entertainment at the Casino Concorde. The hotel also offers a complimentary airport shuttle.

Here guests can sit back in the warming Jacuzzi, play tennis, enjoy our massage services, small gym, enjoy tropical cocktails from the lounge bar.

Malyovitsa is a small resort 40 kilometers away from Borovets. Malyovitsa is a peak and ski resort in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria. The Rila Monastery is situated at its southern foot, and Malyovitsa Ski Centre — with two downhill tracks and two ski drags — is to the north. The Malyovitsa resort is situated at the foot of the peak.

Malyovitsa offers, mainly, beginner to early-intermediate skiing and boarding up to 1,700m altitude. There are several ski pistes and several sport equipment in the region.The first organized expeditions were made in 1921-22 by tourists from Samokov town.

Malyovitsa is a famous place of the Bulgarian alpinism and mountaineering, trekking and a natural base for alpine sports.The biggest mountain walls are situated here as well as the most difficult climbing route in the whole country. Wonderful mountain scenery can be seen from here. The accommodation facilities are not very well developed.

The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore is a 32 floor deluxe hotel located at Milenia, Marina Center, Singapore. Surrounded by seven acres of lushly landscaped tropical gardens, the unique design of this hotel allows -ensuring unobstructed views of the city skyline and Marina Bay.

All rooms have spectacular views of either Kallang Bay or the more majestic Marina Bay.

Rooms are very spacious, with a fantastic bathroom and unbelievable shower.Modern style decor is softened by the use of light timber finishes and Tibetan-style woven floor covering.

Hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, twice-daily housekeeping, overnight laundry service, valet parking, multilingual staff, technology butler, sundry shop, babysitting, florist, bath butler and bath menu, safe deposit box, turn-down service.

Dining  presenting cuisine that will inspire even the most discerning palates. Classical, Cantonese delicacies, Luxe interior and garden views.

In the spa itself, you can enjoy a large menu of treatments including facials, wraps, body polishes, eye, back and lip treatments, pedicures, manicures, waxing, and eyebrow and eyelash tinting. Swimming, fitness and gym.

The LTI Beach Resort is one of several all-inclusive mega-hotels located on the gorgeous white-sand beaches of the Dominican Republic. Discover this new paradise for water sports fans in the Dominican Republic. 25 minutes from Punta Cana airport. This beautiful beachfront resort offers 447 rooms in several 3-storey buildings.

Standard Room: 1 King or 2 Queen or 2 Single beds, Air-conditioned, Satellite, TV In-room safe, Mini-bar, Bathroom with tub, shower and hairdryer.  Family suites: 20 (bedroom, small additional room with sofa bed. Furnished balcony, 110 V, adapter required for other voltages. Cayena Beach Club junior suite.

Amenities: “El Mirador” -the best restaurant, Massage, Children’s playground, Spa Wellness and Fitness Center, Medical services, Internet services and  Car and bicycle rental on site.

The two level restaurants built in a typical tropical style offers breakfast, lunch, and light snacks during the day. On the beachfront and has a capacity for approx.

Activities:  Billiards; Golf course on premises, Horseback riding,  Playground; Swimming pools, Tennis courts – 2, Water sports- Sailing, windsurfing, kayaks, boogie boards, water bikes and snorkeling.

Med Cherating Beach is idyllically situated on the East Coast of Malaysia. Nestled amidst 200 acres of lush parkland, this stunning tropical paradise is one of Asia is  most attractive holiday destinations. This resort was refurbished in April 2004.

The club has 353 rooms equipped with shower room, bathroom , air conditioning, hairdryer, telephone, television, personal safes, minibar.

The rooms combine the rustic ambience of a typical Malay beach house. Many have connecting rooms for families with children. Rooms with a view of the park on all floors. Club’ rooms also available with a view of the sea.

Kids’ Club- Exclusive area dedicated to children and teens 7-17 years, a playground for different forms of self-expression.

This Village boasts three restaurants which feature buffets with a spectacular range of culinary delights.

Full open bar with premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and gourmet cuisine throughout the day.

Sports: Fitness, sailing, archery, swimming, golf, climbing, circus school for children , bungee trampoline, yoga, badminton, basketball, kayak, beach volleyball, football,  squash, tennis, volleyball.

Amanusa is Located On Bali’s Southern Peninsula And Overlooks The Indian Ocean And Nusa Dua. Amanusa is only a 20-minute drive from Denpasar airport.

The hotel consists of 35 beautiful thatched roof suites. All suites feature four-poster beds, a sunken indoor bath and a romantic outdoor shower. Rates: $700-$1,550, including breakfast.

Room Facilities: Alarm Clock, Cable TV available and Satellite TV, Coffee and Tea facilities, IDD line, Electronic key-card, Minibar, Modem Dataport, Smoke Alarms, Fire Sprinkler System, Station’s Telephone.

Offering sweeping views of Bali, the terrace serves Thai and Indonesian cuisines for you to enjoy. Overlooking the swimming pool, the Italian Restaurant serves delicious cuisine.

The main swimming pool is like the architecture; monumental and impressive. Beautiful 30m walled swimming pool surrounded by a bougainvillea trellis.

Amanda’s main bar overlooks the pool and the rolling greens of the golf course, all the way to the sandy coastline. The Bali Golf and Country Club lies adjacent to the resort and guests can use the facilities here.

Paid activities: 2 restaurants, massage,  non motorised water sports, beach club, tennis courts, golf course.

The Pestana Angra is located in Angra dos Reis, an ecological paradise, one of the most privileged regions of the Brazilian Coast. Occupying an area of 55.000 m² between the Atlantic Forest and the sea.

Pestana Hotel is a small, elegant and exclusive resort offering 27 bungalows decorated with comfort and including a variety of up to date facilities.

Room Amenities: Hair Dryer, In Room Safe, Television, Satellite/Cable, Mini Bar, Balcony/Terrace, Internet.

Portogalo Suite Hotel consists of two bars one located in the lobby area and the other at the pool including a large wooden terrace ideal  .

Activities – Ship travel,  Rafting, Water Ski, Wind Surf  and Spa, sauna, pool.

Located on the best beach in Varadero, Cuba, the All-Inclusive 4- star Sol Palmeras hotel. 35.5 km distance from Varadero airport and 140 km from Havana airport. Guests can make use of fantastic watersports, swim under palms in the cool blue pools or sample a mouthwatering selection of cosine.

376 Double rooms, 28 Junior Suites and 4 Suites and 200 Bungalows with one or two bedrooms. Most rooms have either a balcony or terrace. There are special rooms for the handicapped.

Dining choices are wide – with Chinese, grill, Italian and buffet from which to choose. Beach bar with snacks, 24-hour lobby.

Lots of poolside and beach activities. Mini golf and great day and night entertainment programs. Windsurfing, Sailing, Diving, Fishing, Horseback riding, Live Music.

Honeymooners receive upgrade to Sea View Room , a bottle of sparkling wine, flowers, and an invitation to an à la carte restaurant.

The Oberoi, Mumbai is one of the most distinguished hotels in the East. The hotel  is located in the heart of Mumbai’s commercial and banking districts. The hotel has a fantastic view of the Arabian Sea. 25 kms from Airport & 3 km from railway station.

The Oberoi has a total of 337 rooms and suites. Rooms and suites are arranged around a vast marble floored atrium at the center of the hotel, with outer views over the city or the ocean. The rooms have separate dressing area and well appointed bathroom with separate shower. Has a television, mini bar, facsimile machine, double line speaker phone with voice mail facility, hairdryer and Internet. Other facilities include a cafe, a shop, a bar, a conference room, both room and laundry services, and parking.


Spa, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Golf , Horse Riding , Jogging  Squash and Tennis are all within easy reach of the hotel.

The resort has exclusive restaurants: The Rotisserie & Sea Grill for a fine selection of Continental cuisine, The Brasserie for Euripean and Kandabar for Indian cuisine.

Address – Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021, India

Phuket Islandis located in southern Thailand, in the South West part of the Andaman Sea. The resort is set on the island of Phuket in the bay of Kata, 890 km south of Bangkok in the heart of the Kingdom of Siam. Nestled in the bay of Kata on the island of Phuket, it is one of the most beautiful, unspoilt wonders of nature that you will find.

The club has 291 rooms decorated in hues of cream and white are accented with teak, silk wood and touches of marble. Rooms are well appointed with all modern conveniences and each has a balcony. Has a hairdresser’s, Internet, tailoring, shopping, tumble-drier, conference rooms, baby welcome.

While the kids are having fun in their own club, the parents can relax beside the pool or enjoy the many sporting and social activities. The resort has Snorkeling, Gym,  Basketball, Golf Practice, Tennis, Squash, Trampoline, Cruise, Water polo and other.

Club Med Phuket has a spa offering health, relaxation and beauty treatments including traditional Thai massages and yoga. You can find tranquility and discover the Thai culture.

Sun Valley Ski Resort provides great skiing for all skill levels. The resort is now a total Alps experience for the whole family, with winter sleigh rides and summer ice shows. The resort s offers one of the most classy ski vacations available. Ski season typically runs from November/December to March/April. Main route in is ID 75 off US 20 to the south.

There are over 100 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and skating lanes in the area.

Given Bald Mountain’s 64 runs, 13 lifts and 3,400-ft. The mountain, developed as part of the original resort, is ideal for beginners.

Sun Valley really is the divine destination for fly-fishing. The area includes the world famous Silver Creek, Wood River and the Big Lost River just to name a few. Sun Valley provides complete amenities for a luxurious get-away’ summer and winter.

In winter, Cortina offers 110 kilometers of downhill and 58 km. of cross-country ski runs.  Cortina d’Ampezzo is a famous alpine town in northern Italy. It’s in the Dolomites, part of the eastern half of the Italian Alps. In winter the town is a busy skiing destination, with several cable cars and access to many runs. With the professionals at the Cortina Adrenaline Center, thrills and  are available to everyone: taxi-bob, snow rafting, crazy sledge.
The rocky cliffs of the Dolomites that crown the town, like Tofane and Cristallo, represent a dream for every mountain climber.  Extreme sports enthusiasts can ride down Cortina’s Olympic Bobsled at 75 miles per hour. Those who enjoy less extreme sports will enjoy the resort’s sledding runs.

Many restaurants ranging from fine dining to pizzerias provide fantastic meals. Cortina cannot be discussed without mentioning the shopping.

Hiking, biking, skiing, sledding, skating, swimming, snow shoeing  all is here to be enjoyed. Cortina is  favourite destination of the tourists from all over the world. The hotels are centrally located, offer good value, and have been visited by a Ski Europe representa-tive.
Hotel Miramonti ( 0436-4201 ), Hotel Oasi ( 0436-862019), Parc Hotel Vitoria (3246 4734).

The all-inclusive 5 star resorts in the Caribbean are located on the famous Bavaro Beach. Playa Bavaro is one of the most beautiful beaches of the Caribe, where you can find white sands and crystal waters. Situated on 96 acres,  the resort  to blend bungalows rooms and a spectacular lake-style swimming pool.
The Paradisus Punta Cana offers 10 restaurants ,unlimited golf, horseback riding, scuba diving lessons,  all spa facilities, casino, and 536 luxurious  with 24 hour room service.

The Paradisus Punta Cana has 500 Suites located in 35 two-story bungalows offering ocean , 80 Royal Service Deluxe Junior Suites . All of them have a private bath with hair-dryer, air-conditioning, sleeping area, furnished terrace, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, large bathroom and 24 hour room service.

The resort’s casino offers slot machines, electronic poker, and eight tables for blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, and roulette. In addition, the resort disposes of 6 different bars: the lobby bar, beach bar, pool bar and aqua bar, karaoke-pub and the Beach Club Bar.