Hotels & Resorts
COMO coming to Miami
COMO Hotels and Resorts will open a beachside hotel in Miami in fall 2013. The 74-room property will be located in a 1920s building in the historic Art Deco district, offering direct access to Miami's iconic South Beach. A COMO Shambhala wellness area, and a restaurant featuring COMO cuisine will be found. The Miami opening will be COMO's fourth city property, joining London's Halkin hotel and Metropolitan by COMO, London, as well as the Metropolitan by COMO, Bangkok....
Fairmont YVR has winter delay solution
Whether it's heading home for the holidays or in search of a beach, 'tis the season for snow to fowl up flight plans. For travellers who want to play it safe, the Fairmont Vancouver Airport offers the opportunity to sleep in luxury directly above the airport departure gates. It's just 99 steps to the US departure gate, so on-time check-ins are guaranteed - or guests can check in online from the hotel. Also, sun seekers can store their winter woollies, compliments of the hotel, and pick them up when they return from their vacation....
Hawaii savings
Hawaiian beachfront hideaway Hanalei Colony Resort, located on Kauai's north shore, will offer a "Rainbow of Savings"for winter travel dates from Jan. 4 through March 15. The special program includes the following values, with a two-night minimum stay required: 20% off room rates, 10% off spa services at Hanalei Day Spa, 10% off food and beverages at Napali Coffee House & Art Gallery, and 15% off food at the Mediterranean Gourmet Restaurant. Winter rates at Hanalei Colony range from $275 per night for a Garden View unit to $425 per night for Premium Ocean Front units. With the 20% discount,...
Long stay rates attract snowbirds to Victoria
Snowbirds looking to escape the Canadian winter can choose to travel west verses south, for a long stay holiday at Huntingdon Hotel & Suites in Victoria. The Winter Escape package there includes seven night's accommodation in a kitchenette room, plus breakfast for two each morning. Rates start at $690 plus taxes, double occupancy. The property features three restaurants and overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour. It is within walking distance to attractions like the Royal BC Museum, the IMAX Victoria theatre and the Parliament Buildings, which offers free daily guided tours....
Aqua rings in the New Year with new hotel
Aqua Hotels & Resorts will welcome the New Year with the addition of its 24th hotel in the Hawaii market. On Jan. 1, Aqua will assume management of the Waikiki Joy Hotel, a boutique property in the heart of Waikiki. Located at 320 Lewers St., the hotel is within walking distance to the area's best beaches, shops, dining and nightlife. Under the new Aqua management, the Waikiki Joy will undergo a significant renovation in 2013 that will transform it into an urban-centred, stylish boutique hotel. The Waikiki Joy is a relaxed retreat and a great home base for experiencing the abundant offerings...
Moon Palace resort adds ‘dolphinarium’
Palace Resorts - which has five-star, all-inclusive resorts on Mexico's Caribbean coast - has added a "dolphinarium"at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. Part of the resort's multi-million dollar enhancement project, the attraction is managed by trainers from Dolphin Discovery, members of the International Marine Animal Trainers Association, with facilities in Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Puerto Aventuras and throughout the Caribbean. The attraction will allow guests to safely swim and interact with eight dolphins, in a saltwater aquarium. Guests can use the Palace Resorts $1,500 Resort Credit...
Delta Chelsea to change hands
Great Eagle Holdings Limited, owners of Toronto's Delta Chelsea Hotel, reports that Delta Hotels and Resorts will stop managing the property as of July 1, 2013. Delta says the departure of the Delta Chelsea from the Delta Hotels and Resorts brand fits its overall brand repositioning to make "Delta the leading four-star, full-service hotel chain in Canada. Delta's brand repositioning will deliver the most upscale guest experiences in the four-star hotel category, and involves introducing new properties and renovating existing ones to feature the most modern design and techno-enabled guest...
One-week stay earns free luau at Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites on the Waikiki Beach Walk is offering a new Hokunani Luau travel package that includes two complimentary tickets to the nearby Waikiki Starlight Luau and a free souvenir photo. Guests staying seven consecutive nights can take advantage of the offer, with rates starting at $299 per night for a one-bedroom suite and separate living room. The luau, including a fulsome dinner, music, dancing and the souvenir photo, is valued at $223. The luau is held nightly from Sunday through Thursday and begins at 5:30 p.m. A lei greeting, photo opportunity and cocktail reception opens up the...