News/Alerts
[News/Alerts] Palm Island the eco-friendly, green-certified resort
Feb 13th
Palm Island is an eco-friendly, green-certified resort on one of the most beautiful and untouched destinations in the world,” said Steven Heydt, president of Elite Island Resorts. “Our discerning guests select Palm Island not only for its beauty and exclusivity but also for its commitment to maintaining this unspoiled paradise for future generations of travelers to come.” Located on a 135-acre private island near the southern tip of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a chain of 32 islands and cays known for natural beauty and clear, tranquil waters, Palm Island Resort offers a range of eco-luxury
[News/Alerts] The Imperial Hotel, India
Feb 12th
Perhaps one of the most renowned hotels in India (New Delhi) and the world is, The Imperial. They’ve now reinvented an old restaurant and have created Daniell’s Tavern- The Pan Indian Restaurant. It has been receiving rave reviews. All this after extensive research by the chef , sous chef and senior vice president Vijay Wanchoo and is “stealing the hearts of connoisseurs of Indian cuisine” and also giving guests the taste of Hindoostan. The recipes are extremely authentic and the name comes from landscape artists, Thomas and William Daniell.
[News/Alerts] Project Haiti seeks to provide a safe, healthy home for the children
Feb 11th
HOK is the U.S. Green Building Council’s official design partner for Project Haiti, a facility targeting LEED® Platinum certification that will replace a Port-au-Prince orphanage and children’s center devastated by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that rocked Haiti and killed 316,000 people two years ago, on Jan. 12, 2010.
The project seeks to provide a safe, healthy home for the children who will occupy the Fondation Enfant Jesus orphanage and children’s center. And it is a commitment of the Clinton Global Initiative, which convenes global leaders to create innovative solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges.
[NEws/Alerts] Golf Ball Massage Products Starting New Health Trend
Feb 11th
(Thousand Oaks, California) It‚s a unique new product line for an increasingly popular health and wellness, massage therapy activity. Up until about a year ago, very few people practiced golf ball massage or even heard of it. But since the release of two recent products, the practice is
becoming more and more accepted and respected. GolfBallMassage.com is unveiling its new SPAball Kaddy and KaddyBACK products that make it easy to incorporate golf ball massage into any personal or professional wellness program.
[News/Alerts] New Zealand’s Southern Lakes: Spectacular Diversity
Feb 10th
The Southern Lakes region of New Zealand is arguably one of the most beautifully diverse landscapes in the world. The area has long been both a tranquil and exciting stop for leisure travellers and backpackers alike. From Lake Wanaka to Fiordland, the breathtaking scenery of southern New Zealand is sure to drop your jaw multiple times along your journey
[News/Alerts] New authentic Indian food at The Imperial
Feb 8th
New Delhi, India’s renowned hotel, The Imperial, has opened a new authentic Indian food restaurant. Daniell’s is a true treasure another jewel in the crown of one of the loveliest accommodations in India. Their food is also top rated. Read more here
[News/Alerts] New York and London top places for short-term renting
Feb 3rd
Old favourites New York and London top the nation’s favourite places to rent short-term accommodation in 2011, according to data released by Roomorama. The world’s fastest growing short-term rental accommodation provider looked back at the bookings made by Australians in 2011 and the five top places included: New York, London, Bali, Shanghai and Beijing, with rising favourite Cape Town. For more info, contact: annie.lyons@travmedia.com
[News/Alerts] Winter Wonderland in Harbin, China
Feb 3rd
In the name of tradition dating back to 1963, Harbin, China has hosted an annual winter wonderland that brings fantasy to life. During the day, ice sculptures and snowy slides bring the townsfolk together for winter festivities. At night, the entire festival is lit up to look like a page form a fantasy story-book. The event, which brings in thousands of visitors every year, begins around Christmas, and lasts until February.
[News/Alerts] Novotel Bangkok Platinum Celebrates Its Success After Opening
Feb 1st
After the opening of Novotel Bangkok Platinum, the impressive 283-room hotel on top of the Platinum Shopping Mall Thailand (the largest fashion mall for one-stop wholesale shopping), domestic and international travelers from around the world have been enjoying the unrivaled service and high-end facilities, but most of all the terrific location offered by the newest and hottest property in town. Read more
[News/Alerts] Ras Kutani is a unique boutique beach retreat
Feb 1st
Situated on the relatively undiscovered southern Tanzania coastline, just 35km south of Dar es Salaam, Ras Kutani is a unique boutique beach retreat, which sits within 100 acres of lush tropical, coastal forest. Since much of Tanzania‚s coastline has suffered from heavy deforestation, this truly is a hidden gem which offers a rare opportunity to explore one of the most bio-diverse indigenous coastal forests in East Africa.
Thanks to owner and keen conservationist, Charles Dobie, this idyllic forest has been saved, cultivated and is now continuously patrolled in order to protect it and retain its natural beauty.
