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Amanjiwo is located in Central Java, the cultural heartland of Java and modern Indonesia. Amanjiwo resort is located in a natural amphitheatre with the Menoreh rolling hills directly behind and four volcanoes on the horizon. The architecture of Amanjiwo draws from the history, tradition and culture of Central Java. Amanjiwo looks out onto Borobudur, the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world.

36 expertly crafted suites, some with private swimming pools. Entry to each suite is by sliding glass door that provides a light filled living and sleeping area.

Interiors include a central, four-pillar bed on a raised terrazzo platform, sungkai wood screens, coconut wood and rattan furniture,glass paintings and a large sunken stone outdoor bathtub.

Facilities: Babysitting, Banquet, Beach Front, Beauty Salon, Bicycle Rental, Business Centre, Car Rental, Children Playground, City Centre, Coffee-shop,  Conference Facilities,  Doctor, Kid’s Club, Massage, Medical Service, Nature Lodge, Parking,  Restaurant Service, Shopping, Spa, Swimming Pool.

A 40m infinity swimming pool, lined with green tiles and overlooked by banyan trees, is set into the rice paddies below the resort

Offering panoramic views of the rice fields and the volcanoes, the on-site dining room serves delicious cuisine for you to feast on.

Situated in the heart of the Cappadocia district, just 20 minutes from Urgup. Located on a slight hill, it is very impressive from the highway. The architecture and decor is inspired by the unique landscape of Cappadocia.  Antalya 634 km., Kayseri Airport 90 km., and Nevsehir Airport 20 km. Peri Tower hotel provides a range of accommodation to suit solo travellers and families.

The hotel offers 126 total rooms, 270 total beds, 1 king suite, 20 suites. All our rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, mini bar and safe box.

Services: Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Laundry,Currency Exchange, Shoe Shine,  Tour Desk and Fax/Photocopying.

 

Sport and leisure: Turkish bath, sauna, table tennis, billiard, volleyball, jogging and a shopping centre.

Hotel DiningInternal restaurant or open air dining with traditional Turkish cuisine Turkish breakfast.

The hotel Royal Corin is a luxury resort in La Fortuna Arenal, with views of the majestic Arenal volcano. The hotel is located in one of the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica.

The hotel has 54 rooms with an elegant design.  It’s very clean and the rooms as well.

Every room has phones even in the bathrooms, plus mini bar, drinkable hot water system, LCD TV.  Royal Corin offers Internet service and electronic latchkeys with security key.

Amenities: Airport shuttle, Business Center, Concierge, High-speed Internet, Parking, Room Service and more.

Hotel Royal Corin provides a full-service health spa, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and complimentary breakfast.

The Royal Corin means an excellent chance to rest and enjoy several sports with recreation options.

Emperador Restaurant featuring a delicious variety of national and international cuisine.

Lava Bar offers delicious options in their varied menu; from Asian to Italian dishes which satisfy even the most demanding palate.

Hamilton Island is situated amongst the 74 tropical Whitsunday islands, at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. The island is one of the Australia’s favorite destinations. Hamilton Island is the perfect choice for your ideal tropical holiday. Surrounded by amazing coral beaches, the island has its own Jet Airport and 5 Star International Resorts.

It houses underwater coral, tranquil clear water, secluded beaches, azure waters, and a calm tropical ambience. The island includes resort accommodation, boutique shops, swimming pools, restaurants, and etc.

Hamilton offers different activities to entertain including go-karts, mini-golf, the Wildlife Experience with kangaroos, koalas and crocodiles, and etc. Snorkeling and diving are among the most popular water activities. Beach cruises, water skiing, wind surfing, yacht race, sailing, kayaking, game fishing are also available.

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Located in the center of the Old City of Shanghai, the Yuyuan Garden is considered as one of the four most exceptional gardens in China. Built in traditional Chinese style with numerous rock and tree garden areas, ponds, dragon-lined walls.

During the Opium War of the 19th century, Yuyuan Garden was severely damaged. Today, much of the original garden, right up to Cheng Huang Miao in the south, is formed as part of the Yuyuan Bazaar shopping district. There is a large food court in Yuyuan Bazaar where you can find all the Shanghainese hawker food. Five spices nuts, roasted chestnuts, cakes…

The famous scenic spots of the garden include the Wall of Cloud Piercing Dragon, Spring Transforming Hall, Yu Linglong (Jade Exquisite), Moon Appreciating Pavilion, Ancient Performance Stage, Grand Rockery.

It is not clear how closely the gardens today resemble its earlier versions, but it is one of the most wonderful and superb attractions to visit in Shanghai.

Young Island Resort is a 5 Star luxury hideaway on a thirty-five acre island. Young Island is a delightful private resort just off the coast of St. Vincent and close by to the capital of Kingstown. The island itself looks a little like the very top of a mountain just popping its head above the water. An island where fruits, flowers, birds and fish abound.

The resort has tropical architecture, adding to the “island” experience. On the beach, where white sand eases gently into the Caribbean, there are chaise lounges and mattresses for sunbathers. Yachts and colorful power boats float nearby in a protected channel.

The resort has 29 cottage style accommodations, including 6 suites.All guests have their own private cabana, spread from the beach to the shaded pool and up the hill. All of the cottages are differently decorated, showing a different facet of the airy, Caribbean style. Services: Ceiling fan, fridge, beverage maker (in some), hair dryer, safe, no phone.

Facilities: A lovely tree-lined swimming pool, a small spa, tennis courts, and some basic water craft are available to guests.
Water skiing and scuba diving can be arranged for an extra charge.

Just off shore is The Coconut Bar, where drinks are served in fresh coconuts before the swim back to shore.
Breakfast offers such delights as flaming rum French Toast and  outstanding cheese omelets.

An exellent situated fascinating hotel in Marrakech, Morocco, with princely rooms and plenty of luster and flaunt. The hotel’s inner court is a scenic oasis from the hectic Medina with hanging gardens and full grown palms. The colonnaded patio has a pool and is surrounded by Moorish arches, while the hammam has an impressive range of therapeutic treatments. La Sultana’s large roof terrace space offers stunning expansive views over the Medina out to the Atlas Mountains.

 

The four-hand massage in the spa is strongly recommended.

 

 

There are 21 luxurious guestrooms and suites which are animal-themed. The Crocodile Room features carved antique wood panels, while the Camel Room is caramel-coloured, with bronze camel statues and a bathroom hidden behind immense golden doors.

Wildflower Hall Hotel, Mashobra, sprawls over 23 acres of land and is the most sought after heritage hotel near Shimla. The building occupies only 5% of the property allowing guests ample space for privacy and tranquility.

The hotel has 87 rooms and suites viewing to the cedar forests and mountain ranges. All rooms-are furnished in colonial British style with open fireplaces. Amenities including broadband internet, satellite TV and 24 hour butler service are available for all guests.
Services: Internet services, Interpreter, PC rental, courier services, secretarial services, fax, photocopier and audiovisuals rental.

The Cavalry Bar stocks a large range of fine spirits, wines and cigars. The two restaurants offer the choice of fine international cuisine and traditional Indian cooking or simply relax with a quiet drink in the timeless elegance.

The spa at the hotel has a number of exotic spa therapies that promise to perk you up. The other facilities that you can enjoy include horse riding, nature walks, mountain bicycling and river rafting.

The location of this hotel is unparalleled. Only 600 m from the Taj Mahal stands the Oberoi Group’s new luxury resort. Influenced by Moorish and Mughal architecture the majestic mansion encircles an impressive colonnade filled with fountains and reflection pools.

105 elegantly furnished rooms.They are equipped with all the world-class facilities.You can take your pick from deluxe rooms with/without terrace, and executive and luxury suites.

The colours of the decor were most unusual with a very vivid turquoise tamed by white. All rooms feature Burmese .Teakwood flooring, a seating area, writing desk with chair, and en-suite marble bathrooms.

The hotel offers 2 meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 150 people.

Spa includes beauty and body treatments with exotic oils and creams used by royalty five hundred years ago, in addition to a steam room or sauna to rekindle the body and spirit.

The Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort is on the beautiful east coast, just 15 minutes drive from Kuantan Town centre. The hotel is set on the beachfront of Telok Chempedak, with panoramic views of the South China Sea.

The 336-rooms and suites are luxuriously equipped with all the modern facilities. The rooms at this hotel are furnished with all modern facilities to ensure you a comfortable stay in the city. Room Facilities: television, mini bar, refrigerator and tea and coffee maker and private bath.

The hotel of Malaysia houses one of the best restaurants and disco of the city. The Italian Bistro is an award-winning bistro serving exquisite Italian cuisine.

Amenities: Fitness Center, Spa, Swimming Pool, Golf, Tennis, Water Skiing.

The Amankila Resort, Bali is set between Manggis and Candidasa village, in Indonesia. Very impressive setting, timeless-styled-villas excellent service and style.

There are various categories of rooms in this 5 star hotel like – “Superior Suites”, “Duplex Suites”, “Duplex Ocean Suites”, “Pool Suites” and “Amankila Suites”. Most of the elevated suites watch over the Indian Ocean and surrounding hillsides.

Each suite features a large bedroom with wide window views, a canopied, king-size bed and a writing desk. In the rooms -TV and DVD players, Air Condition, Minibar and Room Service. Facilities: Spa, library, DVD/CD selection, Balinese art gallery, boutique store, Shopping Souvenir Shop, Bar/Lounge, Beach,  Laundry, Babysitting, Tennis, Watersport Equipments.

The Restaurant, located above the main pool and overlooking the ocean, is open for dinner. The menu features a mix of western and Indonesian cuisine.

Everywhere in Bali, the details of the Environment are worth watching, be they created by the hotel, the local people or nature.

Seri Negara is one of the best Malaysian luxury hotels. The hotel is consists of two mansions – Carcosa and Seri Negara, which were built at the turn of the century to host colonial civil servants and their guests. It’s was originally constructed in 1904 as the official residence of a high-ranking British official. The hotel is a hallmark of Malaysia’s national heritage.

The 13 suites at Carcosa Seri Negara are furnished in distinctive regency style, old etchings and Malaysian objects d’art. Several suites have large terraces. Amenities: Room Service, High-speed Internet, Fitness Room, Restaurant, Parking, Swimming pool, Handicap Accessible, Concierge, Valet Parking,  Beauty Center, Gymnasium, Elevator, 24 Hour Reception, Babysitting, Tennis Courts, Golf Course and other.

The hotel’s dining room offers French cuisine, prepared from the finest ingredients. The Gulai House serves Malay cuisine in a less formal environment. The property also offers a cocktail bar, which is a perfect place to relax with a fine drink.
Enjoy a typical English High Tea amidst the historic charm of Carcosa Seri Negara in Kuala Lumpur. The guests can enjoy playing tennis or take a relaxing swim in the pool, during their leisure time.

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.

The flagship store in Tucson, Arizona  you can sit at  bar and blend custom perfume and spa products . Bath and body products are the highest quality, with organic ingredients and no additives or chemicals. The beauty bar boasts more than 70 scents, including tasty treats such as dark chocolate and vanilla bean, sexy musk and sweet florals like rose and jasmine. 

A quiet oasis in the midst of the bustling Main Gate Square, Salud offers a lavish of fresh ingredients like organic lotions, fresh herbs,  fragrances and essential oils.

The masks are whipped up at the bar with all-natural ingredients, and presented in a tapas-style dish with serving of cleanser and moisturizer.

Salud Spa Bar943 E. University Blvd. #165
Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone #1: 520-396-3298
Email: info@saludspabar.com

Iberostar Cozumel is located on the southwest coast of Cozumel directly on the beach near the island the “Palancar Reef”. This island resort is designed to complement its natural tropical surroundings. Approximately 20 minutes from Cozumel’s airport.
The hotel has 360 guestrooms which come with private shower, air conditioning, ceiling fan,  telephone, satellite TV, safety deposit box and minibar, hair dryers, bar/fridge  and medical service. All rooms are equipped with the amenities you need for a pleasant stay.  Every guest room is decorated with cool Mexican tile, marble floors  with a panoramic view of the Caribbean.

It offers the following facilities:  lounge bar, 1 main restaurant, 2 specialty restaurants, beach bar, a sports bar and a discotheque, Spa, shops, logoshop.

The hotel features an enormous Lake Pool, lots of watersport, great entertainment.  A paradisein the world  for diving and snorkelling. Find aerobics, kayaking, windsurfing, volleyball, tennis.