Hotels & Resorts
Hotels deals mark first century for Arizona
Arizona is celebrating its 100th birthday as a state on Feb. 14, and Scottsdale's hotels, resorts and museums are taking notice. For instance, guests can stay in Scottsdale's Old Town - a place reminiscent of the Wild West - and take advantage of The Saguaro's "Centennial Package."Each week until March 1, the first 100 visitors to book rooms at Scottsdale hot new hotel will receive a $100 room rate when using the promotional code PROPEN....
Wholesaler reports heightened interest in Maui
Condominium Connection, a Hawaii wholesaler for more than four decades, is showing early booking trends for 2012 that indicate a strengthening in neighbour island travel and overall room rate increases of around 14% for the New Year. Joseph Fienberg, owner and president of Condominium Connection, says his company's current booking activity for 2012 is showing Oahu being reserved 32% of the time, Maui 50%, Big Island of Hawaii 10% and Kauai 8%. In 2011, Oahu and Maui were both at 43% while Hawaii was 8% and Kauai was 7%. "This is not to say that fewer people are visiting Hawaii. Rather, there...
Halekulani set for a wining and dining soiree
The Halekulani resort is inviting guests to enjoy a unique dining experience featuring renowned Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé estates Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Canon, owned by iconic fashion house Chanel. The epicurean experience showcases a multi-course menu specially created and prepared by Bruno Chevalier, master chef of Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Canon, and complemented with wines personally selected by John Kolasa, managing director of both châteaux. The wines were flown in for the event directly from the châteaux, including the rare...
Kea Lani gets new look
Maui's The Fairmont Kea Lani has spent more than US$28 million on renovations that include every suite, villa, pool deck, ballroom, corridor and elevator. The restaurant...
Hyatt Regency celebrates Valentine’s in style
Executive Chef Sven Ullrich is inviting Hawaiian visitors to spend Valentine's Day at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, enjoying "incredible food and Sake at one of Japengo's intimate tables for two or dine on flavourful fish and wine under the stars at SHOR American Seafood Grill."In addition to specially crafted menus available at both restaurants on Feb. 14, there will be a strolling ukulele performer. Normally closed on Tuesdays, Hyatt's newest restaurant, Japengo, will offer a special evening reserved just for Valentine's Day. Guests will enjoy a five-course dinner. The meal is...
Spa at Delta Bessborough a first for Saskatoon
Damara Day Spa and Esthetics has recently celebrated its opening at the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon, making this the first hotel in the city to have a spa located under its roof. Situated in the main lobby of the historic Delta Bessborough, the spa will be available to hotel guests as well as other visitors to the city and local residents. The spa offers hot stone and therapeutic massage, body treatments, teeth whitening, anti-aging treatments and all esthetics. In addition to services for women, the spa features several options for men and children. "An iconic landmark, the...
Barceló Bávaro renovation complete
Punta Cana's Barceló Bávaro Beach Resort recently completed a $330-million transformation, debuting the adults-only Barceló Bávaro Beach hotel. Complete with renovated accommodations, redesigned lobby and Club Premium lounge, two bars, three international dining restaurants and new pool areas, the renovated hotel was redesigned with adult relaxation and entertainment in mind. Bávaro Beach is the adult-only component in the Bávaro Beach Resort complex that also includes the nearby, family friendly Barceló Bavaró Palace Deluxe. Together, the resorts line...
Maui hotel offers Romance package
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Ka'anapali Beach Hotel in Maui offers the Island Romance Package. Offering five nights for a romantic escape, the package includes a massage or facial for two, daily car rental, dinner for two at the Tiki Terrace Restaurant or Sunday Champagne Brunch and more. The package is priced at US$2,039 and includes five night's accommodation in an Ocean View room, daily compact rental car with valet parking, daily buffet breakfast for two, special in-room welcome amenity, two bottles of water per day, choice of two beach towels, picnic lunch in keepsake logo picnic...