Stunning sepia snapshots Oct 10, 2009
The sultan is also pleased to note that most historic buildings have been saved, preserved or re-used, either in their original form or given a new lease of life as a theatre, gallery, exhibition space or hotel. Related Stories. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 10, 2009
The US president said he was "surprised and deeply humbled after winning the Nobel Peace Prize. New version of classic TV saga of a Belgravia family and its servants, set for BBC comeback next year. The Palm Pre goes on sale in the UK on Oct 16. But can it take on the Apple iPhone? Xanthe Clay shows how to prepare salmon steak with mange tout and horseradish sauce. TELEGRAPH EMAIL SERVICES Receive the best of News straight into your inbox. With the Tories warning of an age of austerity, the... (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Treehouse hotels offer adventure, a sense of fun, and even romance for newlyweds. Destination Wedding Magazine recommends five treehouse hotels in its Fall 2009 issue, some of them offering high-priced luxury ... And stash those free hotel shower caps in your luggage for later use. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Ravenswood makes top 100 Oct 2, 2009
At least 30 of Sonoma's home winemakers host their "Get Bottle Shocked" wine contest at the Swiss Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 10, including a blind tasting of pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel wines. Winners draw prizes at the event. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
5 Arizona ghost towns Oct 1, 2009
Visitors stayed at the Hotel Rockland, about half a mile east of the smelter ... The stage stop and store now functions as the campground office, the saloon is a rec hall, and the Hotel Stanton, with its wooden boardwalk, holds a small library, game room and camp kitchen ... The old Oatman Hotel - the only two-story adobe building in Mohave County - is on the National Register of Historic Places. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Something special about the Cotswolds Oct 1, 2009
The scenery may still be quintessentially English, but if you know where to look, there are plenty of other attractions to tempt you, from hi-tech museums to some of the hippest hotels at least in E 00004000 ngland ... Cotswold House Hotel is a converted Regency house with a faade of recessed windows, a flat portico with fluted Tuscan columns and a fine staircase. (India Times)
MusicFest 2009 bringing 30+ musicians to W.G. streets Oct 1, 2009
He is being sponsored by Thai Blossom Restaurant, which is located in the Edgewater Hotel and owned by Cravens. Additionally, the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation s railroad and heritage museums will have extended hours during MusicFest, from 1-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Monterey Historic State Park leads shutdown Sep 30, 2009
The two-story adobe has been an Army supply storage site, a hotel, a courthouse, a church and a tavern. Exhibits recall Monterey's tenure as the capital of Spanish and Mexican California. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Celebrate Cranberry Harvest with Festivals, Marsh Tours (36) Sep 30, 2009
The Sept. 28 tour features Glacial Lake Cranberries at Wisconsin Rapids, the UW Ag Research Farm near Stratford (360 some dairy replacements), the Gardner Cold Storage and Juicing Facility (which stores cranberries and produces cranberry juice concentrate for several firms) and a cooking demonstration and diner at Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids. The Sept. 29 package includes Paging, a year-round onion packing facility, Heartland Farms (a 14,000-acre potato and vegetable operation in Central... (Agri-View, WI)
Garden Court Cafe sold Sep 25, 2009
Sonoma Ellen Village Markets, Swiss Hotel, Emmy's, La Salette, Mondo, Plaza Bistro, Rancho Viejo, Sonoma-Artisan Foie Gras, Wine Country Chocolates, Finishline BBQ, El Dorado Kitchen, Sonoma Cheese Factory, Epicurean Connection, Sonoma Sausage, Shiso, Fiorini's Bakery, Ramekins and Homegrown Bagels. Tickets still available at Pharmaca, Visitors Bureau or at the door, 75. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Sampler for Sept. 24 Sep 24, 2009
The Maine Lobster Traps ice cream was a big hit at the Biz 2 Biz Showcase and Business After Hours held recently at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel by the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce ... The Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce 85th birthday will be recognized with a celebration on Friday, Sept. 25, 6 to 9 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ... The Chowderfest will be held with local restaurants, hotels and catering services making their most popular chowders and... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Improve your digital photography skills at 'Aiea Public Library's free workshop Sep 21, 2009
Items for sale will include: antiques and other items from kama'aina estates and The Royal Hawaiian hotel. Call 922-2744 for more information. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Antiques aplenty Sep 19, 2009
One mans love for antiques has led to the creation of Indonesias most imaginative and eclectic hotels and restaurants ... This is the Hotel Tugu Malang, one of Indonesias most imaginative, most eclectic hotels ... He did not then envisage giving up on medicine altogether and taking up the legal profession, let alone becoming one of Indonesias most acclaimed hoteliers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
One-tank trip: Eatonton Sep 19, 2009
Three-story hotel with 81 rooms and free breakfast. Rates $119-$189. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bisbee Senior Center on Collins Road, a half mile south of Highway 92 on the left side of Naco Highway, except first Thursdays when they are held at the Covenant Presbyterian Church Annex in Old Bisbee just up and across the street from the Copper Queen Hotel ... Cochise County Master Gardeners Association in conjunction with the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension presents the 17th annual High Desert Gardening and Landscaping... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Historical museum schedules open houses Sep 18, 2009
Other vintage offerings include a victrola, sewing machine, 1944 Sears Roebuck Catalog, Hotel Harvey signs, and old scrapbooks. A fascinating collection of Indian artifacts from the 1069 Onion Field dig on low grounds near the Brookneal Sportsman Club is displayed. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Getting better bargain much easier in this economy Sep 18, 2009
HOTELS: Rock-bottom rates and free room upgrades are regular offers these days, said Travelocity's senior editor, Genevieve Shaw Brown ... "If the hotel has available room upgrades, there's a very good chance they'll honor your request," she said ... "Hotels want to make travelers happy in hopes of making them loyal customers in the future.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fall’s bounty beckons in Walpole, N.H. Sep 16, 2009
While the E.F. Lane Hotel (30 Main St., Keene, , 888-300-5056 or 603-357-7070; doubles $189-$285) lacks the rustic qualities of the inn, its 40 genteel rooms offer an excellent urban alternative in nearby Keene. Dine Ice cream doesn t get more local than the confections at Walpole Creamery (532 Main St./Rte. (Boston Globe)
Companies unveil expense policies under TARP rules Sep 15, 2009
The policies posted yesterday ranged from blanket statements of proper spending practices by company employees, to how much to tip a hotel doorman while traveling ... Employees also can t expense country club fees, massages and spa services, hotel frequent-guest programs, and tuxedos or evening gowns. (Boston Globe)
HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009
Shouldn't admit this but: While waiting for a hotel room in Paris, Bauer spotted a vintage ceramic bowling ball she just had to buy for her collection. "I found myself carrying around that bowling ball for five hours," she laughs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Economic downturn provides a breather for preservationists Sep 13, 2009
Among properties owned by Inman Park are: the Clermont Hotel; the Hilan Theatre, an Art Deco space in Virginia Highland; the Castle in Midtown; the DAR building on Piedmont Road and the Wrecking Bar, a 1900 Victorian house on Moreland Avenue. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
A special show of swimwear and pareos Sep 12, 2009
She cuts up old credit cards and hotel keys, punches pukas in them and mixes them with pearls or beads, creating intriguing earrings. Even the hangtags are recyclable; they're made from plantable paper that contains little seeds that, when planted in soil, will bloom into lovely flowers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New owner shores up historic innby renovating building and menu Sep 11, 2009
The circa 1740 Black Bass Hotel in the Lumberville section of Solebury Township, Pa ... Charming views are now available from the deck, the main dining room, and the handsome inn rooms on the eastern side of the hotel. (NJ.com -- Times)
It might be a cold winter, or not Sep 11, 2009
Dot and Bud Farr , of Thomson, were at the Opryland Hotel for three days enjoying gospel music and wonderful speakers. Marian Pittman and others sent a card from Niagara Falls. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hard Rock Opens New Flagship Cafe on Vegas Strip Sep 9, 2009
The original Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas at Hard Rock Hotel, located at 4475 Paradise Rd., remains open and will continue to provide Rock Star service for guests ... " For more information, visit .About Hard Rock International With a total of 157 venues in 52 countries, including 128 cafes and 11 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Prepare your house for swapping and save money Sep 5, 2009
Are you avoiding a vacation because you can't afford a hotel. If so, try house swapping. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Sep 4, 2009
Cameroon defends Biya hotel bills. MOST READ. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
The group recreates a night in 1960 when show business legends Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Dean Martin converged at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas for the first time. Sandy Hackett, son of legendary comedian Buddy Hackett, is writer, producer and plays the role of Bishop. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Label this reunion revealing Sep 2, 2009
Nearly 23 years later we are embracing in the shabby lobby of the Palestine Hotel in Baghdad. Her body has grown rounder and softer, her face has drooped, and her eyes tell of things I don't understand. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Police Run Roughshod Over Lawful Handgun Owner Aug 27, 2009
The only incident, unmentioned, that did happen to me was a man once attempted to rob me as I walked back to my hotel late one night. Fortunately for me, and Very unfortunately for him, in addition to all the above mentioned insurance policies, I also carried insurance for this unlikely possibility. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
September calendar Aug 27, 2009
11Food for thought: GECAC's annual dinner meeting, Avalon Hotel rence Center, 16 W. 10th St., features guest speaker Juan Williams, senior correspondent and political analyst for National Public Radio and Fox News ... 17 Jazz at Chautauqua: The Athenaeum Hotel at Chautauqua Institution presents three days of jazz ... 29 Fall fashion: The Erie County Federation of Women's Club's Style Show, noon, Bel-Aire Clarion Hotel rence Center, 2800 W. Eighth St.; $20, with proceeds to benefit local... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Click to read: Perfect Potties: America's Best Bathrooms Aug 22, 2009
The Tremont Plaza Hotel Baltimore, Maryland The Tremont Plaza Hotel, built in 1866, has entertained stars of the stage, the field, the diamond and the big screen ... Zeffirino Ristorante -- Venetian Resort, Hotel o Las Vegas, Nevada Established in 1939 and transported to Las Vegas in 1999, this restaurant at the Venetian Resort, Hotel o offers authentic Italian cuisine amongst limestone columns and Venetian-style windows, overlooking the Grand Canal. (CBS News -- Early Show)
* Luxury inside: boutique bed-and-breakfast Aug 22, 2009
Sick of hotel lobbies and inspired by stays at boutique hotels in the UK and Hong Kong, Wang and her VVG cohorts set out to create their fantasy guesthouse ... Next week, the Taipei Times looks at a boutique hotel for business travelers and some mid-priced options for a stylish stay in the city. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Steves: To market, to market in Provence Aug 20, 2009
Set-up commences in the pre-dawn hours a good reason not to stay in a main-square hotel the night before market day. Bigger towns may have two weekly markets, one a bit larger than the other, with more nonperishable goods. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Seminoles Close Out Trip With Commanding Win Aug 18, 2009
After the game we could have easily just got back on the bus and headed back to the hotel, but we've learned how to give back from our coaches. Seeing the way their faces lit up when we gave them our jerseys was amazing. (Seminoles.com)
Buoyed by fans back home, Peabody team ready to start Little League World Series Aug 18, 2009
After arriving in Bristol last Thursday and going undefeated in the New England Regionals, they stayed at their hotel for an additional day and left early yesterday for Williamsport. Depending on how they do, the players could be away from home for almost two more weeks. (Boston Globe)
Inn makes feeling at home easy Aug 17, 2009
I have stayed in bed and breakfasts all over Europe, and I prefer them over hotels when I m on vacation, he said ... The difference between this and a hotel is it s more personal, it s more comfortable and everybody goes I m going to stay in these more ... The donkey, simply known as Donkey as in the Shrek movies, has caused Kizer some trouble lately by escaping from the fenced yard and heading to the neighboring Wind Creek Casino and Hotel. (Atmore Advance, AL)
The Secret Sextet, Ari Shavit, Haaretz Aug 15, 2009
David Citadel Hotel, come stay at the finest of Jerusalem hotels. An innovative, multidisciplinary, international program specialized in Desert Research. (Harper's Magazine)
'Antiques Roadshow' taping in Phoenix Aug 14, 2009
It was originally made for Standard Oil co-founder Henry Flagler for the Hotel Ponce de Leon he had built in Florida in the late 1880s. John said it had been in her family for 30 years. (AZCentral -- Home)
Don't count Sal out Aug 12, 2009
The cast and executives on "Mad Men" were Exhibit A at an AMC cocktail party Tuesday night at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, where the nation's TV critics are gathered for their summer press tour. KATIE FLINN - JASON GARDNER. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
J-Pop established a significant presence several years ago when a Best Western emerged from a makeover by its new owner, San Francisco's Joie de Vivre Hospitality, as Hotel Tomo, a colorful tribute to J-Pop's verve. Richard Hashimoto, president of the Japantown Merchants Association, sees New People as a way to recapture young customers, dissatisfied after Japantown Bowl closed in 2001. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How the euro crept into Britain Aug 8, 2009
"There are no banks in the village, no bureau de change - I think we're giving them a service," says Antony Brunt, Dunster hotel owner and chairman of Exmoor Tourism Association ... Julian Maughan, who runs the Castleton Hotel in Swanage, says despite having guests from across the eurozone, not one has used his euro-paying service yet. (BBC News -- Europe)
Knickknacks to pricey antiques at NH show Aug 8, 2009
Organizers told WMUR that 68 exhibitors from across the country participating in the show at the armory in the Radisson Hotel in Manchester through Saturday. The show features mostly Americana, but exhibitors say a wide range of items are for sale. (Concord Monitor)
Barbra Streisand to auction items for charity Aug 7, 2009
Highlights from the sale which includes costumes from Funny Lady and Meet the Fockers will be exhibited aboard the Queen Mary 2 this month and then in Ireland and New York before landing at the Beverly Hilton hotel, where the auction will be conducted by Julien's Auctions. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Life)
Summer no longer 'dogs days' for Athens' businesses Aug 2, 2009
"We're putting a lot of people in hotel rooms and they're eating out; some people come the day before orientation begins," she said. "There has got to be a positive economic impact for the community when you bring people in slow times.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
Five Unique Places to Spend the Night Jul 31, 2009
Unique Destinations: Five Must-See Hotels ... Hotel accommodations don't have to be bland ... Shake up your next trip by skipping the typical hotel and check in here. (ABC News)
Head-butting teenager is jailed Jul 29, 2009
Communist plane becomes luxury hotel. One-minute World News. (BBC News -- UK)
Retail therapy by the sea Jul 27, 2009
Find coupons and deals on the Ventura tourism site (see below) for hotel and dining discounts. Resources. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Need a few bucks? Hold a yard sale Jul 25, 2009
Luring thrifty shoppersThere's an added benefit for mass-organized events like the "World's Longest Yard Sale" the hope is that all those thrifty shoppers will turn the trip into a weekend-long vacation, filling up hotel rooms and dining at restaurants. Carolyn Kaster / APSavannah Cook, 3, of Pittsburgh holds a bag of Legos her grandmother bought her July 18 at the "100-mile yard sale" in Karthaus, Pa. (MSNBC -- Business)
Stockholm, Sweden Jul 25, 2009
Nobel winners stay at Stockholm's Grand Hotel. Even if you're not an honoree, it's still worth a visit for the best smorgasbord in town. (CNN -- Travel)
Review: 'Ugly Truth' Proves Comedy Isn't Pretty Jul 25, 2009
Things get complicated when Abby's perfect orthopedic surgeon boyfriend arrives at the hotel where the crazy elevator kiss has just taken place. Shock talk about female and male sex organs abound in keeping with this trend of "say anything" comedies started by master of the raunchy romance Judd Apatow, although the humor in this never even comes close. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Need extra cash? More turning to yard sales that stretch for miles Jul 25, 2009
There's an added benefit for mass-organized events like the "World's Longest Yard Sale" the hope is that all those thrifty shoppers will turn the trip into a weekend-long vacation, filling up hotel rooms and dining at restaurants. The Alabama-to-Ohio yard sale is one of the best known in the country, with attendance estimated in the hundreds of thousands, said Leann Houston, tourism director for the Fentress County, Tenn. (USA Today -- Money)
Huckabee to broadcast from East Jerusalem Jul 23, 2009
Moskowitz, an influential supporter of Israeli settlement in East Jerusalem, purchased the Shepherd Hotel in 1985 and plans to tear it down and build housing units in its place. The hotel is located near a government compound that includes several government ministries and the national police headquarters ... David Citadel Hotel, come stay at the finest of Jerusalem hotels. (Harper's Magazine)
Class in a glass Jul 22, 2009
The Prince Wine Store, in the Prince of Wales Hotel complex on Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, has courses suitable for consumers and industry professionals, including the Wine & Spirit Education Trust program, the first step in earning the coveted Master of Wine qualification. Prices start at $295. (The Age, Australia)
Historic Hotels in Three National P... Jul 22, 2009
Historic Hotels in Three National Parks. Historic Hotels in Three National Parks ... Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon Hotels are Rich in History. (Suite101.com)
Robin Recommends: 3 fun things to do Jul 17, 2009
A stay at La Posada Hotel in Winslow is like walking into a world of color and imagination. Built in 1929 for the Santa Fe Railway and designed by Mary Colter, La Posada became the grande dame of Fred Harvey hotels. (AZCentral -- Travel)
5 to-do’s in New Orleans Jul 17, 2009
A boutique hotel composed of three historic townhouses, where each room is decorated uniquely in period antiques and furnishings and guests can lay their heads on goosedown pillows ... This towering hotel has panoramic views of the mighty Mississippi and the city proper. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Travel + Leisure readers name Udaipur best city Jul 14, 2009
Asked if she was surprised by the result, Travel + Leisure editor-in-chief Nancy Novogrod said: "I was, but I'm kind of intrigued. It's a city I love. It's in Rajasthan, it's an ancient city around a lake and it has a beautiful palace with some great hotels and superb resorts," including the Taj Lake Palace and the Oberoi Udaivilas. Luxury hotel companies are opening properties there because "they are looking for these very special destinations that are unspoiled, that do offer a very rich and... (Yahoo News)
* Put your yoga where your mouth is Jul 14, 2009
His fare can now also be found at the Aqua Lounge of the Ambassador Hotel in Taipei City, which has commissioned Ang to produce new dishes every week for a buffet that targets office workers, especially women, looking for a healthy alternative to the usual oily lunch box or office canteen offerings ... The process of introducing his cuisine to a high street hotel has not been without its problems, Ang said ... Aqua Lounge, The Ambassador Hotel, 63, Zhongshan N Rd Sec 2, Taipei City... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
It's otherworldly Jul 12, 2009
Downtown boutique hotel. Doubles from $122. (Boston Globe)
Top Sights to See in Old Town Annec... Jul 10, 2009
Castles, Churches, Markets, Hotel de Ville, and Lakeside Promenades ... Parks with shade, picnic areas, and children s play areas are available behind the Hotel de Ville as well as the Parc de l Imperial on the far side from the old town ... It is also possible to rent boats from the park behind the Hotel de Ville powerboats and pedal boats (pedalos) can be rented by the half-hour. (Suite101.com)
Italy: 6 ways to spend the night Jul 10, 2009
One of the least regulated hotel categories in Italy, affittacamere (rental rooms) run the gamut from a bare room with a cot to a plush private studio ... Our pick: Million-dollar views of the Duomo, a high-ceilinged room with a canopy bed, breakfasts of pastries and cappuccino brought to the door: Name a hotel in Florence that comes close to delivering those kinds of goods, especially for $118 a night ... Most local tourism Web sites contain searchable databases of various accommodations --... (CNN -- Travel)
Archie Crippen Classic Trucks go to Auction Jul 10, 2009
The entire estate will be sold by catalog & online July 14th at the Radisson Hotel Fresno, 2233 Ventura Street, Fresno, CA. The public is invited to an open house preview of the auction items on July 12 & 13 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Archie Crippen Yard at 3230 West Nielsen Street, Fresno, CA.. SOURCE Rabin Worldwide. (PR Newswire)
Decision expected soon on visitors center Jul 8, 2009
The county also relies heavily on its Web site traffic, , to get information out about the area, as well as materials available at welcome centers, or rest stop areas, along I-81 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, in hotel lobbies and at municipal buildings around the county. Multiple locations. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 Jul 2, 2009
Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. Like the old Casa de Bandini (which operated in a historical 1829 adobe in Old Town), the new restaurant features the same colorful decor: Mexican folk art on the walls, festive umbrellas, Zapotec weavings, antiques and a hand-carved stone fountain. (North County Times)
