The Westin Resort Costa Navarino was inspired by old Messinian mansions, the resort's low-rise villa clusters use natural stone and local design elements to create a motif in perfect harmony with the virgin sandy beach and pristine hillside landscape. Resort offers 445 deluxe rooms and suites, 123 with private infinity pools, offer access to an extensive common pool areas.

Four distinct restaurants and various pool, lounge, and chill-out bars, each with different views of the landscape, will provide an inviting range of international and local cuisine. Their extensive 4,000-square meter spa and Thalassotherapy center located within the resort complex provides a haven of renewal. The specialty treatments based on Asian and ancient Greek philosophy utilize the area's unique natural products and elements.

Our 18-hole championship golf course designed by US Masters Champion and Ryder Cup Captain Bernhard Langer in association with European Golf Design and professionally managed by Troon Golf, offers spectacular sea and river views and is the first signature golf course in Greece.

Find total renewal at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino, scheduled to open July 2010. To learn more, visit Westin.com

Dubai

Marriott International will be managing the 1,600 room hotel that Emirates Airline and Group is currently building on Shaikh Zayed Road, next to the city's Business Bay district in downtown Dubai

Marriott will operate the Park Towers property under its JW Marriott Marquis luxury brand. The first of the hotel's twin towers is scheduled to open in 2011, and the second in 2013.

The Park Towers will be the first JW Marriott Marquis Hotel outside of North America and only the second one in the world, after a property scheduled to open July 2010 in Miami, Florida.

While many of Dubai's hotels are suffering from lower occupancy and an oversupply of rooms, hotel operators are looking beyond the current slowdown and are betting on Dubai's recovery.

The Emirates owned Park Towers will consist of two towers of guest rooms rising from a main, six story building. It will feature 16 restaurants, four lounges, three swimming pools and a spa.

Marriott currently manages five hotels in Dubai and said it plans to add eight more in the Emirates by the end of 2011.

To learn more, visit their website Marriott Hotels & Resorts.

Miami, Florida

Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, a new luxury brand within the JW Marriott Collection is an exclusive, ultra-modern private hotel ascending 39 stories above Miami's majestic skyline. Conceived as one of the most intimate settings and defined by inspiration and expression, this architectural masterpiece offers distinguished guests total exclusivity and first class services. Guests are welcomed by their own personal escort and a private check-in to 50 lavishly decorated guestrooms and suites featuring a masterpiece of contemporary design, luxurious bedding and Bang & Olufsen state-of-the-art video and sound systems. Hotel scheduled to open July 2010. To learn more about this hotel, visit Marriott.com.

JW Marriott Marquis Miami infuses sophistication, design, art, fashion and technology into a diverse landscape of business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits. The blend of sleek and modern design boast 313 stunning guest rooms with state-of-the-art technology and luxurious bathrooms. You may relax and unwind by their pool, indulge in their Full-Service Spa or enjoy a unique culinary experience with James Beard award winning Chef Daniel Boulud at DB Bistro Moderne. Amenities abound with two levels of entertainment, including the World-renowned Jim McLean Golf School including instruction, golf simulators, putting greens and Pro Shop. A state-of-the-art fitness center, billiard room, virtual bowling, media room, and a 10,000 square foot NBA approved basketball court. Experience the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, the new insignia of urban integration. To learn more about this hotel, visit Marriott.com.

Milan, Italy

Set on Milan's spectacular Piazza Duomo, the InterContinental Milan Grand Hotel Duomo is scheduled to open in 2011 after a significant renovation of the original 1860 marble structure.
The Grand Hotel Duomo first opened as a luxury property in 1950 and has welcomed celebrities and dignitaries including The Beatles, Ernest Hemingway and Giacomo Puccini. Featuring 137 contemporary and stylish guestrooms, including 17 suites, the hotel will offer the facilities and luxury one expects to find at an InterContinental. Leisure and business travellers will find something to appreciate, whether it's our proximity to the city's rich historical and cultural highlights or the nearby financial district.
A prominent landmark on the north side of the Piazza Duomo, the hotel offers an impressive terrace and unrivalled views of Milan's Cathedral. A trendy top-floor restaurant boasts fabulous views across the Duomo square, a health and fitness centre is available as well as three meeting rooms for events and special occasions.
The renovation and redesign of the hotel will complement Milan's vibrancy and is set to continue a long tradition of quality and excellence as a desired destination in the city. Nearby highlights include the world-famous La Scala Opera House and an array of boutiques and fashion houses. Just 20 minutes from Milan Linate Airport and near the underground transportation system, it is easy to get around the city. For more information and for future reservations at any InterContinental Hotel, visit InterContinental Hotels and Resorts.

The world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, has begun the countdown to the opening of the newest InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Times Square. Slated to open in July 2010, the InterContinental New York Times Square will join the historic InterContinental New York Barclay as IHG’s newest InterContinental Hotel in the city. Situated on 44th Street just west of Times Square, the new-build hotel is a short stroll to the Broadway Theatre district and Fifth Avenue shopping making it an ideal location to explore the city. Featuring uninterrupted and expansive views of Manhattan from virtually every guestroom, the new InterContinental New York Times Square will deliver an insider’s view of the city by providing a contemporary, vibrant yet intimate experience.

Wrapped with floor-to-ceiling windows, the 36-story hotel will total 607 guestrooms each averaging 350 square feet, including an oversized bathroom complete with walk-in rain showers. The hotel boasts 29 corner suites with expansive views of the city that allows guests to sightsee without moving their feet. Additionally, the hotel’s 2,700 square foot duplex Presidential Suite will showcase dramatic panoramic views of Times Square, Broadway, the New York City skyline and the Hudson River.

Upon completion, the InterContinental New York Times Square will be one of the most environmentally responsible hotels in New York City and the largest new-build hotel to achieve LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Counsel (USGBC).

The hotel will showcase a new French bistro-inspired restaurant from Celebrity Chef Todd English who was recently named to James Beard Foundation’s “Who’s Who in Food and Beverage in America.” The restaurant includes an intimate dining space available for private events and a dynamic bar area overlooking Broadway that captures the energy of the Theatre District and the urban appeal of historic Hell’s Kitchen.

Additional amenities include a Concierge Lounge; 24-hour business and fitness centers; wired and wireless internet in guestrooms and public areas; 42 inch HDTV flat panel televisions and touch-screen computers in all guestrooms; and a courtyard viewing garden in the lobby complete with reflecting pool and sculptures.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has 164 hotels, located in more than 60 countries. Visit their website to book any InterContinental Hotels and Resorts.

When John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their famous Bed-In for Peace at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in 1969, they were hardly alone. The peaceful pair spoke to some 150 journalists a day as the former Beatle penned the lyrics of "Give Peace a Chance". Timothy and Rosemary Leary, Allen Ginsberg, Petula Clark and many other gifted musicians were called into Suite 1742. They recorded the song that became the anthem of the anti-war movement and sung by half a million demonstrators at Capitol Hill.

Today, you can also make history, or at least lasting memories for you and your loved one at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Located at the center of Montréal's vibrant cultural and commercial district is the city's grandest and most gracious hotel.

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth sits above the train station (Via Rail & AMTRAK) and connected to the extensive underground city of thousands of boutiques, restaurants and cafés, and within walking distance of sports and cultural attractions, this Montreal hotel reflects the city's distinct elegance and charm. Host to over 40 festivals annually, the city offers entertainment for the whole family in summer or winter!

Offering 1,037 rooms, of which 100 are suites, this landmark hotel in Montreal is celebrated internationally for its world-class accommodations. Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth comprises 50,000 sq.ft. of meeting space, a skillfully integrated Health Club featuring state-of-the-art equipment and an indoor pool, as well as three distinctive venues to experience Montréal's gastronomy at its best: Les Voyageurs Lounge, Le Montréalais Bistro Restaurant and the award-winning Beaver Club, recognized as one of the best tables in Canada.

For reservations and to learn more about this spectacular hotel, visit Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth.

If you were hoping to take a beach getaway, but have been hesitant to do so due to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, you should consider taking advantage of The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club's “Clean Beach Guarantee.” The newly renovated Southwest Florida beachfront resort will provide to guests a 100% refund on room and taxes if the resort's beach is directly impacted by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill during their vacation. Impact occurs when oil and tar from the spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico require a state or federal agency to actively clean the resort beach; or when a state or federal agency closes the resort beach due to public safety concerns related to the oil spill in the Gulf. The “Clean Beach Guarantee” applies to vacationers and to weddings, but does not apply to groups.

A great way to experience the resort -- which is Southwest Florida's only beachfront resort featuring an on-site championship golf course, world-class spa and award-winning tennis center - is to take advantage of its special “Summer Value Rates,” which feature many enticing value-added components. The special “Summer Value Rates” start at just $119 per room, per night, and include: accommodations in a newly renovated guest room, complimentary valet parking and self parking; complimentary use of the Fitness Center, afternoon tea and cookies at 4 p.m. daily, complimentary admission for children ages five to 12 in the morning activities of the Beach Klub 4 Kids supervised child activity program, and no added resort fees. The special rate is available through October 31, 2010, based on space availability.

Offerings at the resort include: the all-new $5 million beachfront Poolside complex and pavilion with two new pools, two new whirlpools, a new full bar and full food service; the world-class Spa, which offers an array of massage services, body treatments, and skincare services; the Mary C. Watkins Tennis Center with six Har-Tru courts; a Fitness Center; Beach Klub 4 Kids; a salon; and an Orchid House, home to over 3,000 tropical plants. The resort's 18-hole championship golf course, which is consistently voted “Best Public Golf Course in Southwest Florida,” will be closed July 13-September 6, 2010 for renovation.

Dining options include HB's on the Gulf, the city of Naples' only beachfront restaurant, featuring fresh regional seafood and stunning sunset views. Another “must do” is to experience the resort's popular Sunset Beach Bar, recognized as the “Best Place To Catch A Southwest Florida Sunset,” and named “Naples' Best Beach Bar” by the Travel Channel.

So whether you wish to relax on the beach, lounge by two beautiful new pools, visit The Spa, or shop at Naples' famous shopping districts, you just can't beat the offerings or incredible setting of The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Owned and operated by the Watkins family for over 60 years, the resort has a rich history in Southwest Florida. Providing a comfortable, friendly atmosphere with impeccable service and first-class amenities, the resort is an exceptional tropical getaway.
To check availability and special rates pertaining to your exact dates of travel as well as rates starting November 1, 2010, contact hotel directly or visit their website, Naples Beach Hotel.

Ontario, Canada

The Rosseau, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa, is now open. Discover this Ontario, Canada luxury resort that welcomes guests to natural, unspoiled surroundings. The first of its kind, this Canada resort is set on a granite bluff overlooking tranquil Lake Rosseau, in the resort community of Red Leaves. Only two and a half hours north of Toronto, this exquisite resort in Canada offers a luxury retreat experience that sets it apart from ordinary hotel accommodations. Enjoy classic, sophisticated design, gracious dining and an inviting unpretentiousness that is highlighted by personalized service. Thoughtful staff will help guests connect with local naturalists, artists and attractions, letting them experience everything from stargazing on an evening hike to lingering over a bonfire. An abundance of outdoor activities awaits year-round at this beautiful Canadian resort, so prepare to savour every moment at The Rosseau, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Ontario, Canada.

Ideally located on Mexico's eastern shore between the sizzle of Cancun and the intriguing ruins of Tulum, the Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe attracts guests for its postcard-worthy scenery, a fully comprehensive all-inclusive program and an unparalleled dedication to quality and guest service, a commitment for which the Barceló brand has become world-renowned.

The Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe is one of four Palace Deluxe properties. As Barceló's newest category, Palace Deluxe resorts feature mostly junior suites, at least three a la carte restaurants and a world-class spa covering more than 35,000 square feet in only the most sought-after destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Most of Barceló's Palace Deluxe resorts are newly constructed or recently renovated, providing modern luxuries like rain dance-style showers and in-room motion sensors to assure guest privacy. Barceló's signature “B-rooms” also provide the latest offerings in in-room entertainment, from a 32” LCD television with USB port, incorporated DVD and video on demand to high-speed WiFi access to iPod and MP3 connections.

For traveling families, many of these properties offer specialized services and facilities, such as on-site, kids-only water parks; adult-supervised kids' clubs; and family rooms, which offer two separated areas uniquely designed for kids and parents while allowing for up to six guests to gather under one roof. And for a truly indulgent experience, Palace Deluxe resorts, including Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe, offer pampering, full-service spas offer a place for full renewal and rejuvenation. Adults can enjoy luxurious massages and facials in a state of total relaxation, knowing that the kids are having their own safe, supervised fun at the complimentary Barcy Kids' Club.

Perfect for guests seeking only the best of the Mexican Riviera, the Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe is surrounded by a 5.3 million-square-foot natural park on Riviera Maya's top beach. The resort's ideal location on the sparkling Caribbean Sea, coupled with its famously comprehensive all-inclusive program, allows for a wealth of complimentary, non-motorized water sports, from snorkeling and kayaking to sailing and windsurfing. Diving and motorized water sports are also available for an additional surcharge.

Back on land, the resort boasts a daily, all-included family entertainment program; two adult-supervised kids' clubs; a 16,000-square-foot spa and wellness facility; and an extravagant array of dining options, from delectable à la carte restaurants to exquisite buffets. Other on-site activities include seven lit tennis courts, in-pool aqua aerobics, mini golf, beach volleyball and more.

For more information or reservations, please visit: www.barcelomayapalace.com.

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