Month: May 2018

Lignano Sabbiadoro is a seaside resort located on the Friulian coast and the town must thank its particular environment. First of all the sandy shore: eight kilometres of soft and thin golden sand. A feature not so easy to find in other Italian beaches. But tourists can also choose to spend quiet days strolling on the blooming pine wood’s shadow, in the interior area of Lignano. People who loves nature can watch wildlife in the Marano Lagoon, a sheltered zone, and also enjoy a short boat excursion.

Thanks to its environment, Lignano is very loved by tourists: the seaside resort on the Upper Adriatic Sea joins the wonderful beach with the quiet hinterland giving the chance to choose the best way to spend an unforgettable and various summer holiday.

These natural features were been essential requisites for the foundation and the growth of Lignano, but, after the first times, both the local government and the tour operators increased the tourist offer to attract different kind of guests and especially to satisfy their needs.

Particularly accommodation facilities played and still play an important role in the Lignano tourist view. During the years are born a lot of hotels, villas, camping sites, tourist villages and especially apartments in Lignano, with the aim to give more and more comfort and services.

In this wake accommodation facilities’ owners work every summer: good quality, attention to the consumer’s needs, care of details and new services are at the bottom of the tour operators’ thought, like the Intras agency.

It is a highly specialised agency which works from several years in letting buildings like villas, bungalows and apartments in Lignano.

The characteristic of this agency is the study of the best solutions to satisfy tourists. This is the key to stand out and to be a step forward the competitors: the importance to know the tourists’ wishes, especially of the target, and to satisfy them with new solutions and services. To pursue this aim the agency of Lignano Sabbiadoro offers a narrow number of accommodation facilities, but there are located along the entire bathing resort. In this way the agency’s owner can satisfy different tourist typologies: guests that wish the quiet and the coolness of the pine wood, people who want to accommodate in front of the sea and tourists that love the beating centre of Lignano.

The tourist quality offer is very important because guests are more and more up-to-date and demanding. Therefore some owners decided to concentrate their efforts in a smaller number of accommodation facilities taking care of offered services. So these buildings can present an idyllic spot, where tourist must only enjoy the summer holiday in Lignano.

To favour this comfort, the agency agreed to a new service and it installed it into all television sets of its apartments in Lignano: an information channel about the seaside resort.

The information channel will allow tourists to know the most important events in the town and its surroundings in every time because it will work twenty-four hours a day. Open-hair and puppet theatres, opera houses and concerts are frequent, but it’s difficult advertise them to the public. With this tool the agency allows its guests to inquire about events’ date, opening time of offices and pharmacies, emergency numbers and railway timetable to the major cities located near the bathing resort. Also the channel will present pictures about Lignano and the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region.

Thanks to the information channel tourists will more appreciate the Friulian beach, because they will know in time the most important shows and the image of Lignano will gain fame.

The attention to tourists offered by Intras agency has in this way repercussions on the whole seaside resort.

This is the right track to do and the most of accommodation facilities owners are following it: suggest quality and new useful services not only to increase the arrivals in private hotels, camping sites, residences and apartments in Lignano, but also to rise and strengthen the seaside resort on the whole.

Secrets the Vine Cancun, the brand new wine-inspired property of AMResorts, just opened in this 19th August 2012. This lush adults-only resort is the companys first all-inclusive property in Mexicos famed Cancun Hotel Zone district, and one of the 21 AMResorts properties in the popular Mexican Caribbean region. Secrets the Vine Cancun was designed to provide ultimate comfort, luxury style and top class entertainment for couples seeking to spend luxury adults-only holidays in Cancun.

The spacious and modern accommodations will make visitors feel welcome in any of the 495 guest rooms featuring private balconies that overlook the Caribbean Sea. The polished Italian porcelain floors, custom headboards and teak wood furnishings as well as luxury linens and white glass-wrapped bathrooms make the property one of the top luxury all-inclusive resorts in Cancun. Guests will not feel too far from home with the propertys Secrets Resorts app that can be downloaded to iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android and Blackberry phones. With this free app guests will be able to make app-to-app calls to local and international phones as well as send messages via the hotels Wi-Fi network without incurring international roaming charges.

If guests are in for the true wine-tasting experience they will not be disappointed by the Vine Bar, which includes a designated wine tasting area and a wall-mounted wine rack offering 3000 varieties. Located in the lobby, the bar features sommelier-led tastings hosted at a hand-crafted wood table seating up to 14 people. Furthermore, to completely satisfy wine-loving visitors, Secrets the Vine Cancun also offers a Vine Bazaar complex featuring typical public spaces including the Vine Caf and a 12,580 square-foot spa.

The resort is a perfect spot for adults to unwind and enjoy from the wonderful cuisine and beverages, as well as the fine entertainment. Guests will have unlimited access to dining and premium beverage brands at the resorts seven restaurants as well as its bar and lounge areas. They will also benefit from 24-hour room and concierge services and will be able to enjoy daily and nightly entertainment.

It is not too late for those who search the tranquillity of this adults-only property and wish to spend holidays in Cancun for couples. Travellers who book stays at Secrets the Vine Cancun by 30th September, 2012 for travel through 22nd December 2012 will be eligible for Free Fall promotional savings including a free third, fifth, seventh and/or ninth nights, plus $200 in resort coupons that can be used towards wine, specialty dining and spa treatments.

However, the opening of Secrets the Vine Cancun resort has not been the companys only project this year. The opening of the adults-only property follows various new launches for AMResorts, which provides sales, marketing and brand management services for Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resort and Secrets, Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas. The company also announced earlier this year that it would open another adults-only resort: Secrets Puerto Los Cabos in Los Cabos, Mexico, by November 2013. This property launch also follows the opening of the Secrets Vallarta Bay-Puerto Ballarta and Now Amber Puerto Vallarta resorts earlier in 2012. The company has been awfully busy this year and continues to expand as it also assumed sales marketing and management duties of Curacaos Princess Beach Resort and Casino in July.

Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino Opens to Public The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino (affectionately called COSMO, our next door neighbor) effectively and formally opened their entrance doors on December 15th, 2010 at approximately 8:00 pm. Data groups were dispatched outdoors and Las Vegas Blvd. clamored with excitement. The Grand Opening Party was held on December 31st, 2010. Popular music was virtually performing from the roof tops filling the Blvd. residents with the New Years Eve mood. Cosmo has furnished our Las Vegas Blvd. access signs with some landscape gardening by the north door.

Do it yourself Auto parking is presently at your disposal for all Jockey Club owners and good friends. Level 3 B parking range located in Cosmos 5 story underground auto parking structure is the allocated space for all Jockey Club cars and trucks. Level 3 B is the single level of the parking structure that the Jockey Club elevators are constructed to connect with your “home away from home”. Just after Jockey Club owners park on the level 3B, you will savor taking one of the two Jockey Club centrally situated on the north wall of the development specified and named elevators to the 1st floor or 2nd floor. Then go on to either the main receiving area or pool deck (pool doors are key card accessibility) area of the Jockey Club. These elevators will also access the Cosmopolitans Casino area as they each open on the south to the north and vice versa.

As you may know the Cosmopolitan has expended approximately 8 million dollars into the Jockey Club to date. It commenced with changing the Fire Protection System components. While we were code certified with fire safety, upgrades were beneficial brought about by the nearby vicinity of the new Cosmo. All common space and interiors of each suite are already retrofitted with sprinklers, strobes and speakers for announcing possible emergency situations. Modern emergency generators as well as extra water tanks have been installed and all fire exiting has been rerouted to the north drive. The water softening system tanks have been moved from underground to two considerable above ground installations. Demolition of areas not made use of under our pool deck has been undertaken.

Both Ascot and Derby Tower entrances have been taken from the south side to the north side of both constructions including matching marble and brass portal doors. The Porte Cochere (key entrance overhang drive up) was built with stone drive up, stone faced pillars, stained cement sidewalks, and Valet presentation areas and bell storage space. Our waste chutes were fitted with 2 compactors facilitating 4 dumpsters worth of waste to be dispensed into one reservoir. The gas meters and electric boxes are being transferred to a more ideal location. The team member only behind-the-scenes movement space has been improved for much easier approach from building to building with linens and large cleaning devices.

The computer connectivity for the inner workings of the Jockey Club was shifted to the far west end of the Derby tower ground level. Cosmo has paid for the 24/7 Valet Parking assistance and the 2 years of overflow parking at the Planet Hollywood; however, Cosmo will cease paying for the Jockey Club Valet services upon the launching of the new resort. They have repaved the entire north drive with completely new blacktop. 75 daily pool passes have been granted for Jockey Club owners and guests to use on the main Bamboo pool and sun deck area of the Cosmo as well as the two Jockey Club tennis courts that have been relocated to the Cosmo roof top. Generally there are innovative new elements to ascertain in 2011.

For the eighteenth year, the Kearney Dog Sled Races will take place in the beautiful Ontario Near-North tourist region of the Almaguin Highlands, just north of Muskoka, Ontario. This very popular annual winter event draws spectators and participants from right across Canada and the United States and is important to the area’s tourist-based economy. The Kearney races are the only ones in Ontario that feature sprints, ski-joring, mid- distance and a long distance race. Michael Piraino, co-owner of Northridge Inn & Resort (http://www.northridgeinn.com), a full service four-season North Muskoka resort on Lake Bernard, looks forward to the annual dog sledding event each year. “Major winter events like the Kearney Dog Sled Races benefit the community a great deal because they draw a significant number of visitors to the area and the publicity that surrounds these events boosts public awareness about North Muskoka and all that the area has to offer visitors,” states Piraino.

This year, a record number of dog sled teams will be competing for a combined total of $18,000, the largest prize purse in Kearney Dog Sled Race history. On Friday, February 10th, race weekend starts off with a family-friendly evening skate, bonfire with free hot dogs and hot chocolate. The dog sled races are scheduled for Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12th and include a variety of races for every skill level, such as a 40 mile race, a 6 mile race, a 4 mile race, ski joring and, the always popular, kids and their mutts race. The highlight of the Kearney Races is the gruelling 120 mile unassisted overnight dog sled race, where teams have only a four hour break to rest and feed their dogs. The weekend wraps up on Sunday night with prize presentations and a spaghetti supper.

The Kearney Race weekend is considered to be one of the highlight of the Almaguin Highland’s winter season, because of the wide variety of activities available for visitors and race participants to enjoy, including several special dinners, silent auctions, kid’s activities, volunteer fire department ice rescue demonstrations, giant snow sculptures, and live entertainment. Area businesses, including restaurants, shops, and accommodation providers have come to rely on the increased number of visitors that the race brings to the area.

“Almaguin Highlands has experienced an increase in winter tourism over the past few years due to consistently reliable great snow conditions and popular winter events like the Kearney Dog Sled Races. Our winter resort business has increased substantially as well, as more and more people discover what a great place Muskoka north is for an Ontario winter getaway. Ontario’s Near North tourism area offers visitors some of the best snowmobile trails in the province, as well as remarkable ice-fishing, Nordic ski trails and dog sledding excursions. The beauty of our winter landscape is second to none. Once again, Mother Nature is on our side. We already have a good two foot base of snow on the trails making ideal snow conditions for dog sledding and snowmobiling. We encourage everyone to visit the Almaguin Highlands for the Kearney Dog sled races. It’s a terrific event for the entire family,” says Piraino.

About Northridge Inn & Resort: Located in the Almaguin Highlands, just north of Muskoka, Northridge Inn & Resort is a full service, four-season resort with luxurious accommodations in a private setting. With direct access to miles of groomed snowmobile trails, stunning lake views, gourmet dining, and a wide range of recreational amenities, Northridge Inn has everything to make your Ontario winter resort vacation or romantic couple’s getaway very special, including many exciting value-added accommodation packages. For more information and to book your Muskoka winter getaway at Northridge, please call 705-384-2252 or visit http://www.northridgeinn.com

The Excellence Group of Luxury Hotels and Resorts, a luxury hotel management company operating some of the most highly acclaimed luxury five-star hotels and resorts in the Caribbean, has announced massive investments across some of its properties as part of a strategy to reposition their portfolio of product offerings and make their hotels compete more effective in the Caribbean holidays industry.

In order to achieve this and in order to raise the bar at their Cancun and Punta Cana hotels, the company have invested a large sum of money to upgrade the already high standards at the Excellence Resorts in the Riviera Maya and Punta Cana. The renovation works are expected to contribute to enhanced Cancun holidays and an improved holiday experience for guests embarking on Dominican Republic holidays at their Punta Cana resort.

At the stunning Excellence Punta Cana hotel, the Excellence Group invested over five million dollars in the following renovations:

Renewal of the Excellence Club rooms – for guests looking for comfort and sophistication, as well as privacy and preferential treatment. In this exclusive area, guests looking to enjoy the ultimate pampering experience during their holidays in Punta Cana, can enjoy in-room premium liquors and amenities, a private lounge, and preferred locations that make guests feel they have arrived in an earthly Eden.
A renewed Spa with a new hydrotherapy circuit, a spacious and comfortable space that offers showers sensations, massage pool stations and saunas, among others.
The renewal of all the Honeymoon Suites, now featuring new private large outdoor decks with hydro spa pools.
Two new, 1,000 sq.ft. in size, Excellence Club Ocean View Honeymoon Suites, offering a large private furnished terrace with an additional exterior hydro spa pool and spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Located on VIP Club floor with all the superior amenities for the Excellence Club.
Two new, 1,800 sq.ft. in size, Excellence Club Ocean Front Honeymoon Suites with Rooftop, with lavish private furnished two-story rooftop terrace, equipped with hydro spa pool and impressive ocean front views. Located on VIP Club floor with all the superior amenities for the Excellence Club.

Over two million dollars were also invested in the renowned Excellence Riviera Cancun, with renovation work that include:

Seven new Excellence Club Ocean Front Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Suites, with sweeping oceanfront views, equipped with hydro spa pools on a private furnished Rooftop Terrace of 390 sq.ft. in size.
One new Excellence Club Ocean Front Honeymoon Suite with Rooftop, with lavish private furnished two-story rooftop terrace equipped with hydro spa pool and impressive ocean front views. At this Suite you will find a separate couples massage room, a separate living room area, a bedroom and an additional Jacuzzi on one of the two balconies.
Expansion of the Gym – the 1,900 square feet facility offers state-of-the art equipment plus a Fitness Trail with a scenic route, for guests who wish to jog or walk while enjoying Cancuns incomparable tropical scenery.
Other additions to the new set of facilities, upgraded amenities and products being introduced by Excellence Group in 2012, are the opening of Las Olas Restaurant, positioned right on the beach, and located in both Excellence Riviera Cancun and Excellence Playa Mujeres resorts for the delight of guests enjoying Cancun holidays at either of these fantastic properties; as well as the addition of a complimentary Marine Wellness spa treatment for guests staying in Excellence Club Suites.