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Diwali Celebration in Orlando Florida
2007-11-05 20:26:00
People from all religions get together to celebrate this vivacious festival of lights. Every home, is decorated with illuminating Diyas and candles. The entrances are ornamented with flowers and rangolis to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. People wear new clothes, exchange gifts and sweets with each other.Diwali is considered auspicious for shopping, inaugurations of new homes, business deals or for starting any new ventures and projects. The word Diwali has its origin in the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" which means "rows of light". This 5 day long Hindu festival is celebrated throughout the world with great zeal and fanaticism .Diwali or deepavali is the festival signifying the victory of good against evil.Happy Diwali and a great new year from Hotelsescape.com
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Quebec City, Canada
2007-11-04 16:15:00
Spread over Cap Diamant and the banks of the St Lawrence, QUÉBEC CITY is Canada 's most beautifully located and most historic city. Vieux-Québec, surrounded by solid fortifications, is the only walled city in North America, a fact that prompted UNESCO to classify it as a World Heritage Site in 1985. In both parts of the Old City - Haute and Basse - the winding cobbled Read more about Quebec City Canada

Plan a perfect trip to France
2007-11-02 15:00:00
The sheer physical diversity of Franc e would be hard to exhaust in a lifetime of visits. The landscapes range from the fretted coasts of Brittany to the limestone hills of Provence, the canyons of the Pyrenees and the half-moon bays of Corsica, from the lushly wooded valleys of the Dordogne to the glaciated peaks of the Alps. Each region looks and feels different, has its own style of architecture, its characteristic food and often its own patois or dialect. Though the French word pays is the term for a whole country, local people frequently refer to their own immediate vicinity as mon pays - my country - and to a person from another town as a foreigner. This strong sense of regional identity, often expressed in the form of active separatist movements, as in Brittany and Corsica, has persisted over centuries in the teeth o centralized administrative control from Paris. Read more
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
2007-11-01 17:07:00
DUBROVNIK is a beautifully preserved fortified town pressed against the sea within magnificent medieval walls. Considered the jewel in the crown of Croatia n tourism, Dubrovnik was the subject of a largely spiteful attack by Yugoslav forces in autumn 1991. Bombarding the town from the rocky heights above, and aided by a blockade by the Yugoslav navy, they subjected Dubrovnik to an eight-month siege that was only broken by the UN-mediated ceasefire of May 1992. Now almost totally rebuilt and restored, the town is back on the tourist map with a vengeance. Dubrovnik was first settled by Roman refugees in the early seventh century, when the nearby city of Epidaurus (now Cavtat) was sacked by the Slavs. They took up residence on the southern part of what is now the old town, then an island, and gave their settlement the name Ragusa. The Slavs, meanwhile, settled on the wooded mainland opposite, from which the name Dubrovnik (from dubrava , meaning a "glade") came. Before long the slim cha...

Spain Hotels
2007-10-31 15:07:00
Most of Spain is well covered by both bus and rail networks and for journeys between major towns there's often little to choose between them in cost or speed. On shorter or less obvious routes buses tend to be quicker and will also normally take you closer to your destination; some train stations are several kilometres from the town or village they serve and you've no guarantee of a connecting bus. We've listed approximate journey times and frequencies in the "Travel details" sections, and local peculiarities are also pointed out in the guide. Car rental may also be worth considering, with costs among the lowest in Europe. If your trip to Spain is part of a wider European tour, then it may be worth investing in a rail pass, such as the InterRail ticket Spain Hotels

Discovery Cove Orlando
2007-10-30 21:05:00
Discovery Cove Orlando Passport Member Exclusive Offer:Invite Three Friends to Enjoy the Savings!Passport members can enjoy the one-of-a-kind Discovery Cove experience at a special rate; you can also invite three friends to share the amazing experience. As a Passport member, you can now make reservations for non-dolphin swim visits. Don’t miss the chance to explore beyond the shore!Book your Discovery Cove reservations today!Select dates: September 5 – October 7; November 12 – December 20Call 888-635-8917 and have your active Passport ready.Advanced reservations required. Reservations and visits must be made by December 20, 2007.Dates subject to availability and restrictions apply. Passport member must be present for visit.Hotels near Discovery Cove Orlando
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Best of France
2007-10-29 19:18:00
Rousseau wrote in his Confessions , "I need torrents, rocks, pine trees, dark forests, mountains, rugged paths to go up and down, precipices at my elbow to give me a good fright", and he certainly found what he was looking for in the Alps . Formed by the collision of two continental plates two hundred million years ago, the range contains some of Franc e 's most dramatic landscapes, with roads, rail lines and population confined to the deep valley floors. To get the best out of this region you have to walk - or in winter, ski. There are four national or regional parks in this section of the website - Vanoise, Écrins, Queyras and Vercors - all with round-the-park trails, requiring one to two weeks' walking. The Tour of Mont Blanc path is of similar length. Then there are two transalpine routes: the Route des Grandes Alpes , which crosses all the major massifs from St-Gingolph on Lake Geneva to Nice, and Le Balcon des Alpes , a gentler, village-to-village itinerary through the wester...

Samba Room in Orlando, Florida
2007-10-27 01:08:00
Next time in Orlando Florida , check out the Samba Room on Sandlake road, great place for great latin food and also you can pick up some dance lessons if you are there at the right time.Right next door is the Timpano's Italian restaurant , our favorite is the prawns, arugula salad and cosmo martini,we had the opportunity to share this with family from South Africa. Great company and great placeSamba Room Orlando Hotels near Samba Room in Orlando
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LINCOLNVILLE FESTIVAL WILL CELEBRATE OLDEST CITY’S AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERIT
2007-10-25 15:27:00
The African -American heritage of the Nation’s oldest city will be celebrated with music, food and fun when the Lincolnville Festival returns to St. Augustine’s Historic Lincolnville on November 2-4, 2007. The festival gets underway on Friday with live R&B music, food, arts and crafts. Saturday features narrated tours of Historic Lincolnville sites, live country/pop, jazz and dance music throughout the day and a special “Soul Food” contest. On Sunday, the day’s entertainment features great gospel music – along with more food and more fun.Funds raised from the festival will go to the Fort Mose Historical Society -- an organization dedicated to re-vitalizing Lincolnville and preserving Fort Mose. In 1738, the Spanish Governor of Florida Chartered Fort Mose as a settlement for freed Africans who had fled slavery in the British Carolinas. The only requirements for freedom for the Africans were to convert to Catholicism and to form a militia to protect St. Augustine, which...
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The Majestic Yangtze River
2007-10-24 15:36:00
Situated in the heart of China, the Yangtze River is the longest in the world. The river winds almost 4000 miles through the country from west to east. The best way to discover China’s heartland is to travel along the scenic Yangtze River, passing through picturesque natural scenery and experiencing ancient Chinese history.The Yangtze starts at about 16,000 feet above sea level on the Gelandandong Mountain in the Tibetan highlands. Though melting glaciers start the Yangtze as a small trickling stream, many tributaries cause it to gain volume very quickly. At Chongqing, three larger rivers meet the Yangtze, which then flows eastward through the famous Three Gorges and fertile Sichuan Basin. Not until Yichang, a town 27 miles east of the Three Gorges Dam site, does the river widen and slow down. Hotels

LILBURN, Georgia Swaminarayan Mandir
2007-10-22 18:09:00
Spectacular architecture, the temple is built from marble, limestone and sandstone and are designed to last more than 1,000 years. Their stones interlock; no nails, screws or other metal that one day could corrode are used in construction.For this structure, more than 34,000 stones — including more than 2,000 hand-carved figurines — were shipped from India. The heaviest weighed 8 tons (7.3 metric tons). Upon their arrival, volunteers spent 17 months fashioning the stone into a temple that regularly will host a congregation of about 500."It's an amazing jigsaw puzzle,"Lilburn Georgia Hotels
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Truett's in Griffin Georgia
2007-10-22 18:04:00
If you ever make a stop in Griffin Geogia, make it a point to stop by the Truett's , Randy and his team are excellent, they WOW us with top service and great quality breakfast. Three thumbs up for them. The restaurant is located near the Griffin Square Center(Walmart). Truetts is part of the famous Chick-fil-A restaurants.Griffin Hotels
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Southwest Florida
2007-10-22 16:25:00
Southwest Florida Yachts in North Fort Myers has announced pricing specials for autumn 2007. Its Float into Fall program gives charters through Oct. 31 an extra two free days when chartering three days or longer. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 14, charters receive one free cruising day for each charter of three days or more. The Float into Fall specials also reduce tuition for students who take any live-aboard or classroom course. Through Nov. 30, tuition for four students is the same as tuition for three. Contact: Southwest Florida
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Frequently Asked Questions
2007-10-20 02:01:00
Q: How do I find the individual hotel's change and cancellation policy before I make a reservation? A: We provide the policy for each property several places throughout the site. The easiest way to find it is on the Room Availability Page of the individual property. You can also find the change and cancellation policy while making your reservation. Q: How do I find the individual hotel's change and cancellation policy after I have made a reservation? A: The easiest way to find the change and cancellation policy for the hotel room you've reserved is to consult your confirmation email. Hotels
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THE ART OF DECORATIVE DINING
2007-10-17 19:39:00
Learn about elegant dining displays at this presentation featuring twenty designer table settings by noted local hosts and designers displayed in five historic houses. Each setting demonstrates how to create a special and attractive tablescape using an artful mix of affordable and collectible antiques as well as treasured family heirlooms. Featured presenters include Suzie Johnston, owner of Antique Warehouse on US 1 in St. Augustine will speak about the art of collecting antiques and how to recognize, and enjoy them. Noreene Parker, owner of the Pinch of the Past architectural warehouses in Savannah and Greensboro Georgia, will speak about architecture, using reclaimed wood, stone, hardware, and other elements in restoration and new projects.The Art of Decorative Dini ng is from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Kenneth W. Dow Museum of Historic Houses (formerly Old St. Augustine Village) located at 149 Cordova Street in St. Augustine. Admission is $50 per person and includes an elegant cocktail p...

The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong China
2007-10-12 17:18:00
On-site Facilities - General Facilities - Banquet Facility Bar Conference Room Dataport Elevators Gift Shop Handicap Facilities Indoor Pool Locker Room Meeting Room Non-smoking Rooms Restaurant Sauna Spa Steam Room Wheelchair Accessible Elevators Whirlpool Chargeable Facilities - Fitness Center Hours - From 0600 To 2200 Open Daily Parking Facilities - Valet Parking 24 Hours 600 Hkd Daily Public Area Facilities - Analog Dial Up Dataport 160 Hkd Daily, In Room Ethernet Rj-45 Jack For Laptop 160 Hkd Daily, In Room High Speed Internet Access 160 Hkd Daily, In Room, 100mb Wireless Data Connection 160 Hkd Daily, 54mb Meeting And Convention Facilities - Total Nbr Of Meeting Rooms - 2 Measurement Of Largest Meeting Room - 775 Sq Ft Measurement Of Smallest Meeting Room - 635 Sq Ft Seating Format Options - Meeting Room Name - Di Measurement - 635 Sf Banquet - 48 Classroom - 26 Reception Style - 40 Theatre Style - 53 U-shaped - 22 Meeting Room Name - Tian Measurement - 775 Sf Banquet - 64 Clas...
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Gran Hotel De La Paix In Buenos Aires, Argentina
2007-10-10 15:47:00
Located within walking distance of 9 de Julio Avenue, one of the world's widest avenues, the Gran Hotel De La Paix lies a short walk from Mayo Avnue, another important avenue that connects the Government House with the Congress Building. The Obelisk of Buenos Aires , a modern monument located in Republic Square, stands four blocks away, and Ministro Pistarini International Airport sits 25 kilometers from the hotel. Lines B, C and D of the Buenos Aires Metro have stations within close proximity of the hotel.Hotel Features. On-site amenities at the Gran Hotel De La Paix include meeting rooms, a business center and lobby fireplace. Complimentary wireless Internet access can be found in public areas, and the 24-hour front desk can provide discounted passes to a nearby fitness center. Parking is not available on site. Complimentary continental breakfasts are offered each morning at the Gran Hotel De La Paix, and although the hotel does not have its own restaurant, several restaurants exi...
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Disney's Private Island for the Day
2007-10-09 14:38:00
One winner during Disney’s Year of a Million Dreams in 2008 will be awarded his or her own private Bahamian paradise for the day. The winner and up to three guests will lounge in the lap of tropical luxury – all by themselves – on Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island. Disney amenities will be at their fingertips, with overnight accommodations provided on a private yacht. Pictured: In a photo taken at Castaway Cay, the Disney Cruise Line private island in the Bahamas, the red carpet is rolled out and the Disney cast and crew are awaiting the “Dream” winner Cruise Reservations
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Uncle Uttam From South Africa visits in Orlando
2007-10-08 18:57:00
My uncle Dr. Uttam Govind visited from South Africa this weekend and we had a surprise birthday party for him. At the same time we also met a new friend Marcella from Colombia who was also at the party.The kids did a surprize dance for uncle. As always it is great to see my dad with his brothers, as they live across the world from each other and never get to see each other often. South Africa Reservations and Colombia Reservations
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St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches
2007-10-02 22:13:00
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKEnjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 galleries participating in one of St. Augustine ’s most popular cultural events. Tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.staugustinegalleries.com.ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION TACTILE ART SHOWAttend the opening of this new show spotlighting more than 60 artists whose works appeal to the senses of touch, sound and smell. Art exhibits on display include woven wall hangings, pottery, bas relief sculptures, aromatic bouquets and more. The exhibit coincides with Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month and each exhibit is accompanied with a Braille plaque card. The exhibit is at the St. Augustine Art...
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St. Augustine, Ponte Veda and The Beaches.
2007-09-29 16:20:00
HALLOWEEN THRILLS AND CHILLSAWAIT IN NATION’S OLDEST CITYSt. Augustine , Fla. (Sept.27) Halloween is the haunting time in St. Augustine where more than four centuries worth of spooky thrills and eerie encounters are waiting for visitors to discover in every shadowy corner of the oldest city. Intrepid adventurers can choose to walk, ride or sail through Halloween events in a setting that features ancient streets, old cemeteries and the dark waters of a bay that is haunted by the spirits of three hundred murdered Frenchmen. So get ready for Halloween in the most haunted city in America and pick your poison from the following menu of frightening fun: St. Augustine, Ponte Veda and The Beaches .October 5 – 31SPOOKY CARRIAGE TOURSForget romance and embrace the eerie on a spooky carriage tour. Country Carriages will be providing a spooky tour of St. Augustine throughout the haunting month of October. Tours depart nightly from St. Augustine’s Bayfront on the hour between 7 & 10 p...
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Green Lodging
2007-09-29 00:27:00
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Representatives from 60 hotels throughout Florida will be attending an October 2 workshop hosted by the GTM Research Reserve’s Coastal Training Program in Ponte Vedra Beach, to learn how they can become part of the Green Lodging Program. Administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Green Lodging Program sets environmental standards for Florida lodgings and “certifies” qualifying properties for inclusion in the program.Certified properties not only benefit from lower energy and water costs, they are also recognized for their commitment to the environment – an important factor in today’s competitive tourism industry. In addition, as a result of Governor Crist’s recent executive order, beginning January 1 only certified Green Lodging properties will be eligible to host meetings and conferences conducted by state agencies and departments.The October 2 workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Guana Tolomato Mat...

Hotel Claret in Paris
2007-09-24 13:59:00
Housed in a traditional building that used to serve as a coaching inn, the Hotel Clar et is located within three kilometres of the popular Paris ian district of Bastille. The hotel's 52 guestrooms each have distinctive wrought- iron balconies with French windows and all rooms provide satellite television and wireless Internet.The hotel's restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes from a traditional French cuisine, including steaks, fish and poultry. Its Bistro-style design is characterized by wooden tables, stone-tiled floors and hanging lights. The hotel is able to cater for conferences and seminars, with audio-visual facilities available for presentations. Guests also enjoy wines and cocktails at the restaurant's bar. There are many other bars around the vicinity of the hotel including Bercy village itself and the trendy Bastille district (2.5 kilometres from hotel). Visitors may also like to visit the gothic church of Chatelet, complete with gargoyles, set in its own gardens (...

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
2007-09-20 19:58:00
Owned By The Seminole Native American Tribe, This Hotel Greets Visitors At The Front Door With A 50-Foot Guitar. Inside, Hundreds Of Flat-screen Televisions Flash Rock Videos, And Authentic Rock Memorabilia Are Showcased Throughout The Resort. Two Headdresses On Display In The Lobby Belong To Rocker Elton John. From 17 Restaurants, 11 Nightclubs And 22 Retail Shops At The 300,000 Square-foot Seminole Paradise Next To The Resort, To The 130,000 Square-foot Casino With More Than 2,100 Machines And 48 Poker Tables, The Hotel Offers An Exciting Experience. The Hotel Also Provides Adventure Experiences With Aqua Sports, Inc. Swimming With Dolphins, Taking A Sunset Cruise And Even Riding Through The Everglades Are All Viable Options. The Hotel's Four-and-one-half Acre Lagoon-style Pool Features Dramatic Waterfalls, A 182-Foot Waterslide, Spa Tubs And An Elevated Spa. The Resort Also Features A Fitness Center And 20,000 Square-feet Of Meeting Space. The 22,000 Square-foot, Full-service Lu...
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St.Augustine's 44 2nd birthday celebration.
2007-08-29 19:46:00
Get the party started early with the 9:30 a.m. re-enactment of the landing of Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles at the Mission of Nombre de Dios – the exact landing point of the Spanish colonists in 1565. The landing reenactment will be followed, as it was 442 years ago, with a celebration of Mass. Beginning at 10 a.m., walk through the Living Timeline on the grounds of Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth. You’ll meet actual people who played a role in our city and Nation’s history, as well as authentic re-enacts representing more than four centuries of local history. The timeline will lead to the First Thanksgiving re-enactment where, at noon, an authentic Culinary Timeline Cooking Contest where foods dating from the 16th century will be created at a special encampment at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park. Local restaurants will team with re-enactors to present authentic great tastes in amateur and professional classes. From 2-4 p.m., there will be free birthday cake ...
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Starwood Preferred Guest Website
2007-08-08 19:53:00
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Starwood Preferred Guest Website - www.spg.comNew Tools and Features like "MY SPG" and "HOTEL EXPLORER" Give Members Personalized Access and Customized On-Line ExperienceWHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug 08, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today the re-design of SPG.com, the dedicated website for members of Starwood Preferred Guest - the industry's top rated hotel loyalty program. The re-designed site showcases a new look, new tools, features and downloads unprecedented in the hospitality industry that provide members with personalized access and a rich, customized on-line experience."The new SPG.com highlights the synergies between our award winning Loyalty program - Starwood Preferred Guest and Starwood's forward thinking and innovative web strategies," said Mark Vondrasek, senior vice president, Interactive Marketing and Loyalty Program, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Worldwide, Inc. "Our goal ha...
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Skybus Airlines to launch into history with inaugral flight to St Augustine
2007-07-17 21:11:00
Next generation of low-fare airlines will serve Jacksonville/Daytona Beach areawith fares that costs less than a tank of gas. Skybus Airlines ’ first flight from Columbus, OH to St. Augustine Airport is scheduled to land at 2:44 p.m. (EDT) Wednesday (7/18). Airport officials will hold a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of the TSA checkpoint at approximately 1:30 p.m. The incoming flight will be greeted with a traditional water cannon salute. Denis Carvil, Skybus vice president of ground operations, will be in St. Augustine for the inaugural flight, and can be made available to local media at the airport prior to the flight’s arrival. However, we are also happy to arrange phone interviews prior to or after the inaugural flight. Wednesday, July 18, 2007 is the Ribbon-cutting ceremony at TSA checkpoint in terminal lobby at 1:30 p.m. Flight 95 scheduled to land at St. Augustine at 2:44 p.m. (EDT). Water cannon salute on arrival. Return flight 96 scheduled to depart for Colum...
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