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Bulgaria is an ideal place for a summer holiday provides the relaxing atmosphere, healthy climate, golden sands and clean water. Emerald Resort is located in the small tourists’ town of Ravda, less than 15 km from Bourgas Airport and only 5 km from the popular Sunny Beach Resort. Also it’s close to the historic resort of Nessebur – a UNESCO World Heritage site.   Emerald Beach Resort is built in June 2007 and opened as 5 star quality resorts, offers to a high class services. The resort including five type different buildings decorated with the orient in mind. The complex consist 800 apartments on site of 56,000 sq m in a natural park with rare plants. This five star resort is a perfect place to relax and enjoy, provides its guest high class amenities making theirs stay unforgettable. The water area including four independent swimming pools: indoor heated pool, kid’s pool, Blue Lagoon with water attractions and largest outdoor pool in Bulgaria with 2500 sq m total area.
There is one of the biggest SPA centers in Bulgaria. It is the only resort offers the therapies with the world famous trade marks – Taman Sari Royal Heritage SPA. Different types of baths, saunas, solarium, and gym facilities – offering cardio machines, Jacuzzis, aromatic rooms and massages are available in the SPA center “Garden of Youth”. The professional staff consist eight Indonesian SPA specialists and therapists. As a five star resort, the Emerald Beach offers a huge choice of cuisine: International Buffet, Fresh Juice bar, Seafood Restaurant with specialties from the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, Grill – house, Oriental Restaurant and Open Sea Piano Bar with amazing views of Black Sea. Other activities which are accessible: Bowling, Tennis, Mini Theater, Casino, Night Disco Bar, 24 hour medical assistance, and Business center with conference and banquet facilities. From 2008 there is Wi Fi internet connection in all the communal areas.

Slovenia has dozens of world class ski resort. Slovenian ski centers and winter resorts attract Alpine and tour skiers, cross-country skiers, borders, sledgers. The biggest skiing center is Maribor, which in an area 270 m above sea level beside the Drava River. Many tourists choose to spend their winter holidays on the snow, more than 40 km of ski tracks offers different winter adventures with all grades of difficulty at an altitude of 325 m to 1327 m above sea level.

 In January, Maribor hosts to the annual World Cup women’s slalom and giant slalom races – Golden Fox Trophy. This alpine skiing competition draws visitors from all over Slovenia and the world. The competition route is equipped with arena for over 25,000 viewers, a chairlift and everything else that is necessary for a ski resort hosting a first class competition. Also held here are two World Cup snowboarding championships – World Cup Telemark competition and FIS World Youth Championship race.  
 Skiing there is also possible in early spring, and particularly attractive is the night skiing which offers a magnificent night panorama of the city. In the summer time visitors are attracted by the waters and the sky above Slovenia, in spring and autumn by the colorful hiking and biking trails…

Hua Hin (Huahin) is a tourist city and famous beach resort in Thailand, located 281 kilometers south of Bangkok. Hua Hin is the oldest beach resort of Thailand.
If you enjoy walks through the quiet winding streets of a friendly coastal village, sampling delicious seafood in restaurants overlooking the brightly lit fishing boats on the Gulf of Thailand or a round of golf on one of the several international standard links, Hua Hin could very well be what you’re looking for.

In Hua Hin you can visit the Majestic Creek Country Club and Beach Resort – The inland road to the club passes through rural Thailand with small farms producing pineapples, sugarcane, bananas and mangoes. The journey is interesting, and it becomes more scenic as the road approaches to the golf resort, which lies beneath the natural-lying mountains to the west of Hua Hin.

You can ride horses and buggy around the temples and beach of Khao Takiab Bay, just 10 minutes south of Hua Hin town centre. Horse Riding is available on the beach.
In Hua Hin is famous also the Elephant Polo.

If you want real relaxation you must visit the Khao Takiab Bay and Hua Hin spas. People in Hua Hin like Fishing trips. Fishing Boat charters from Takiab Fishing Village in Hua Hin. Offshore fishing and boat rides. Fishing is available off Koh Singto.

The white sand goes for miles from the Sofitel at the end of Damnoenkasem Rd. At the main beach there are umbrellas for lounging and vendors will satisfy your needs for drinks and snacks, and even pony rides, jet skis and a Thai traditional massage. Many beach front hotels have concessions for wind surfing and sailing needs and power boats can be hired. Walks down the beach will take you to temples and fishing villages.

Though the beaches and swimming pools are always beckoning, the Hua Hin area also has shopping, temples, waterfalls, caves, quaint neighborhoods and historical sites that will create memories for all members of the family. A leisurely drive though the countryside, where one can see rice paddies and pineapple plantations, children playing in the canals, and the beautiful scenery of Prachuapkirikhan and Petchburi provinces is also a must.

Langenlois Resort is located approximately 10 minutes from Langenlois Trainwaystation and an one hour(92km) by car from the Vienna International Airport.

The whole resort is designed by the remarkable American architect Stephan Holl. The resort is very famous with its good wine centre. The wine centre is made of piligrims drawn to given elegant atmosphere for wine lovers. Langenlois hotel is set in the middle of vineyards, the resort dives its visitors into the world of wine at every level, from its interior cork motif to ‘vinotherapy‘, which is a selection of treatments involving grape and wine products.

This splendid hotel floats above the Austrian clouds and includes 82 beautifully decorated rooms, a glass-ground floor complex including a rock pool and a larger swimming pool. As well as there’s a lobby bar called “Kiesler Eck”, a restaurant vineyard with wine & spa cuisine, wine library around an open fireplace and terrace overlooking the vineyards.

Each room has satellite TV, telephone, internet connection, mini-bar, air condition, safe, spa-bag with bathrobe, towels and slippers, AVEDA amenities in the bathrooms.

Situated on the blue Pacific Ocean and only ten minutes drive away from the heart of Surfers Paradise, Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa, Gold Coast is an oasis of rare luxury. Surrounded by 15 hectares of lush palm gardens and a sparkling one hectare blue lagoon, they are the Gold Coast’s only five-star resort located right on the beach.

Enjoy views of the lush tropical gardens, the surrounding lagoons, or the rolling surf from your beautiful guest room or private villa. Suites provide unmistakable elegance and the self-contained Pacific Mirage Villas create an exquisite five-star haven with the feel of a home. You can go with your colleagues together for fresh and innovative cuisine at one of our five award-wining restaurants and bars. Relax in Queensland’s largest five-star resort spa, The Golden Door Spa & Health Club at Mirage Resort. Enjoy 12 wet and dry treatment rooms and a relaxation spa. Work out in our state-of-the-art health club, swim the length of our outdoor 25-meter lap pool, or play a match on our four tennis courts.
You will be happy to tailor your conference, meeting, and event venues to meet your needs. The Mirage Grand Ballroom can welcome up to 1,050 people and is divisible into five sections. It leads out to the Mirage Grand Terrace overlooking the tranquil lagoon and featuring flexible glass doors to make the most of the tropical surroundings.The hotel is conveniently located 30 minutes from Gold Coast International Airport and approximately 55 minutes from Brisbane International Airport. It is also just minutes away from Sea World and one of the Gold Coast’s most renowned restaurant precincts, Tedder Avenue at Main Beach.


Accommodation
Guest rooms, suites and villas at the Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa Gold Coast are elegantly appointed with luxury amenities. Guests can choose Ocean View with Executive Suites provided for guests requiring extra luxuries and facilities. From the moment you enter any of our guest rooms you will find yourself surrounded by comfort and luxury.
Dining
It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a casual or elegant atmosphere in which to dine, you will find it at the Sheraton Mirage Resort & Spa, Gold Coast. Enjoy casual elegance at every meal. Our selection of dining options will please even the most electic of tastes

Mercure Resort Great Keppel Island is situated off the coast of Central Queensland, 15 kilometres across Keppel Bay from Rosslyn Bay near the town of Yeppoon; 55 kilometres from Rockhampton the closest major city. Great Keppel Island is just north of the Tropic of Capricorn and is the biggest member of the Keppel Island Family. Most of the island is natural bushland and is surrounded by 17 pristine white sandy beaches, coves and pockets of fringing reef. From snorkelling, diving and an array of water sports to bushwalking and camel treks, Great Keppel Island has something for everyone.The resort itself offers great facilities including a pool, a small shop, numerous accommodation types and various restaurants. Mercure Resort Great Keppel is a great holiday for friends, romantics and especially families.
Accommodation
Garden View Rooms: (60) Situated in a garden setting central to all of the facilities. Queen Bed, 2 Queen Beds or 3 Single Beds. Room capacity 4.
Beachfront Rooms: (61) Ideally located at the heart of resort facilities, Beachfront rooms are closer to the beach than any other accommodation on the island. Queen Bed or 2 Queen Beds. Room capacity 4.
Hillside Villas: (60) Situated in an elevated, quiet area behind the resort, these split level villas have commanding views of the resort, coastline and neighboring islands. Open plan living area with balcony on ground floor and bathroom on split level. Bathroom with bath, air-conditioning and small fridge. Queen and Single Bed or 2 Queen Beds or Queen Bed. Room capacity 4.
All rooms feature:balcony,ceiling fan hairdryer,tea & coffee making facility,IDD telephone,iron and ironing board,safety deposit box,television,small fridge
dining:
Keppels Restaurant: open for buffet breakfast 6.30am – 10.00am, buffet lunch 11.30am – 2.00pm and buffet dinner 6.30pm – 9.00pmReef: open for takeaway & outdoor dining 12 noon – 9.00pmKeppel Convenience Store: open daily 8.00am – 5.00pm for sandwiches, drinks, coffee and limited grocery items. 5 Great Bars: Wreck Bar, Sunset Lounge, Peanut Pool Bar, *Billabong and *Salt Night Club (*These venues are only open during peak season)
Facilities:
Five Swimming Pools,Swim Spa,Kids Club,Three Full Size Tennis Courts,Gymnasium,Tour Desk,Games Room,Resort Boutique,Golf Course 9 Hole (Par 3)

Kids Club: The Gecko Kids Club offers a fully supervised, safe and secure environment for children aged 3-12 years inclusive. Operating 2 sessions daily, rates are subject to change and booked & paid direct at the resort on arrival.
Activities:
Some of the Complimentary activities included in your nightly tariff are:Ambrose Golf,Basketball,Beach Cricket,Beach fitness walks,Board Games,Bocce,Bush Walking,Catamarans,Frisbee,Giant Twister,Golf Tournaments,Gymnasium,Hole In One Golf,Lawn Bowls,One Club Golf,Power Walking (guided),Racquetball,Snorkelling Equipment,Sea Kayaks,Soccer,Softball,Squash Courts,Table Tennis,Tennis Courts,Touch Football,Ultimate Frisbee,Volleyball,Water Polo,Windsurfing

Mercure Resort Great Keppel Island is accessible – 20 minutes by air from Rockhampton, 30 minutes by high speed catamaran (airport connections available) from Rosslyn Bay near Yeppoon and only 696km north of Brisbane – makes it a getaway which can be reached with a minimum of travel.

Orlando Florida’s newest resort, the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, is a $300-million, 230-acre, 1,500-room resort from Rosen Hotels & Resorts. Equipped with an 18-hole golf course designed by David Harman, nine lounges and restaurants, a truly enormous ballroom, a full-service spa and no less than four outdoor pools, the resort is superbly equipped. Universal and Wet ‘n Wild theme parks are all within easy reach, as is Sea World, making the resort ideal for both families, but the excellent meeting facilities make it perfect for business travellers also.Rosen Shingle Creek proudly presents 1,500 luxury guest rooms and suites that are both functional and classically styled with soothing earth tones and sumptuous bedding. Most rooms feature pool and golf views. Their alluring suites, ranging from expansive hospitality parlors to the 1,744 square-foot presidential suites provide the perfect atmosphere for intimate gatherings.

No resort of this caliber would be complete without an incredible selection of dining options. Rosen Shingle Creek is no exception. From fine dining to poolside munchies, every dish is sure to delight. With each restaurant’s experience you will enjoy the turn of the century, Spanish revival architecture that keeps with the rest of Rosen Shingle Creek. Guests enjoy privileges at Shingle Creek Golf Club. This challenging yet playable David Harman design lies along historic Shingle Creek, and features interconnected waterways, undulating fairways, and breathtaking 360° views. Architect David Harman, who has constructed golf courses for such noted legends as Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Tom Fazio and Arnold Palmer, has crafted a true masterpiece at Shingle Creek. Named by Golfweek as One of America’s Top 40 New Courses for 2005, and One of Central Florida’s Top 10 Toughest Courses by Orlando Business Journal, this spectacular challenge offers five-diamond service standards, and an 18-hole, par 72 (7,228 yards) championship golf course.Relax and rejuvenate in style at The Spa at Shingle Creek. Experience the warmth of a mud wrap, the bliss of a soothing massage, or the tranquility of our signature facials. Personalized body treatments are developed for the ultimate spa experience.

Rosen Shingle Creek features a combination of superior service and cutting edge technology—all within minutes of Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center. As one of Central Florida’s largest full-service meeting destinations, they offer a variety of onsite activities to choose from in-between clients and executive meetings.