The JHouse Greenwich

The allure of Greenwich, Connecticut has always been there for New Yorkers who want to leave the city’s concrete and hi-rise jungle.

Greenwich offers a vibrant cosmopolitan community, set within a charming coastal Connecticut enclave and is well known for its fining dining, a stellar nightlife scene, local events, shopping, and historical city landmarks.

For those looking for a peaceful winter escape, you can stop your search. Now experience Greenwich’s effortless elegance at The JHouse Greenwich, Connecticut’s hottest, boutique hotel and dining destination.

The JHouse Greenwich offers chic, contemporary décor, and this leading boutique hotel provides its guests with a home away from home, featuring five-star amenities, fine dining, and modern, plush comforts.

Additional hotel amenities include: ultra-luxe amenities including televisions disguised as mirrors in guestrooms and restrooms, heated toilet seats, l’Occitane en Provence bath products, and Frette towels and robes, The JHouse Greenwich is perfect for travelers wanting to enjoy the highest level of luxury.

The JHouse Greenwich

For a wonderful fine dining experience, try eleven14 Kitchen which stands apart from other hotel restaurants. Ideally located within The JHouse Greenwich, eleven14 Kitchen restaurant offers a wide selection of globally influenced seasonal American cuisine, featuring fresh ingredients and locally sourced foods. Executive Chef François Kwaku-Dongo only uses ingredients as nature intended and prides itself on its tradition of simplicity and sustainability.

Greenwich visitors who desire a taste of both local culture and history, can choose from a variety of options such as the nationally recognized Bruce Museum of Arts and Science. The Bruce Museum is consistently voted the “Best Museum” by area media by highlighting art, science and natural history.

For history buffs, you are in for a treat. Enjoy a trip to Putnam Cottage, a historical site and museum that showcases Revolutionary War artifacts and plays host to Revolutionary War re-enactments. Built in the 17th century, the Putnam Cottage was named after General Israel Putnam whose heroic escape from the British included a daring ride down what is now known as Put’s Hill, during the Revolutionary War.

If a little retail therapy is what you desire, you are in luck. Stroll down Greenwich Avenue, a charming street lined with delightful boutiques and restaurants. Shoppers can browse the windows or pick up the season’s newest trends from high-end retailers including Christopher Fischer, Baccarat, Tory Burch, Brooks Brothers, Lacoste, Scoop NYC, Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, Theory, Vineyard Vines, and Saks Fifth Avenue to name a few.

For outdoor winter fun, visitors and residents alike can head to the Babcock Preserve or the Audubon Society of Greenwich to enjoy a scenic hike, horseback ride or hit the cross country skiing trails after a fresh snowfall. With nearly 300 acres of forest and wooded trails.

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SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas – Photo: SBE

SBE, a creative national and international hospitality company and proven leader in the real estate industries, will officially break ground on the SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (or SLS Las Vegas), a fully-integrated, entertainment-driven resort and casino with more than 1,600 guest rooms and suites.

Having built a reputation for managing and operating award-winning hotels, restaurants and nightlife, SBE will now bring new life to the north end of the Las Vegas Strip on the grounds of the iconic, former The Sahara hotel.

Scheduled to open in fall 2014 and designed to be one of the most energetic hotels on the Vegas Strip, the SLS Las Vegas is expected to pour $400 million into the local economy and create an anticipated 8,600 direct and indirect jobs.

Stockbridge Capital Group of San Francisco, a real estate investment management firm, is an equity partner in the project.

“We’re creating a mix of approachable offerings with established brands under one roof that are managed and owned by one company,” said Nazarian. “As a result we’re able to align operations and program a seamless guest experience throughout every square foot of the property.”

The new SLS Las Vegas luxury hotel will feature a collection of restaurant concepts including The Bazaar by José Andrés, Katsuya by Starck and Umami Burger plus the Griddle Café commended for their breakfast, lunch, dessert and cocktail menus. Party at four nightclubs including a reinvention of Shelter, and The Sayers Club known in LA for their exclusive live music venue.

Fred Segal-branded high end boutiques will be the exclusive retailer occupying a 10,000-square foot property offering a wide range of fashionable and sophisticated merchandise.

“With our proximity to a resurgent downtown community and the convention center, and our mix of nationally relevant brands, SLS is ideally positioned to appeal to locals, destination tourists and conventioneers,” added President of SLS Las Vegas, Rob Oseland. “Today is a day we’ve all been waiting for, and we’re thrilled to be a part of reinvigorating a legendary section of the Strip.”

Duke’s Waikiki restaurant

Duke’s Waikiki on Oahu was named after legendary surfer Duke Kahanamoku. Duke’s is a fun restaurant and lively bar, ideally located on Waikiki Beach.

The views from Duke’s Waikiki are amazing. Enjoy seeing surfers and the rolling waves of the Pacific Ocean, plus possibly the best views of world-famous Diamond Head.

Duke Paoa Kahanamoku was born in 1890 and died in 1968. To this day, the legendary surfer and swimmer, Duke Kahanamoku, is still considered as the greatest athlete in the history of the Hawaiian islands.

Duke is often called the “Father of Modern Surfing” and we reported in a recent article that Duke Kahanamoku Beach was rated the #3 Best Beach in the United States.

Duke’s Waikiki is truly a Hawaiian icon. The beachfront location offers ones of the most popular meeting places in all of Waikiki.

You can find Duke’s in the lobby of the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, between the Royal Hawaiian and Royal Hawaiian hotels on Waikiki Beach. Duke’s provides an atmosphere that is fun and lively, serving up a whole lot of Hawaiian culture.

Fresh fish, and juicy steaks have made Duke’s one of the most popular restaurants anywhere in Hawaii.

Duke’s restaurant guests can enjoy numerous, delicious dishes of original Hawaiian-influenced cuisine. Duke’s Waikiki is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Duke’s Waikiki restaurant

Just a few popular appetizers include Crab and Mac Nut Wontons, Maui Onion Soup, or Crispy Coconut Shrimp with a Spicy Lilikoi Sauce.

Entrees choices are endless, including fish, steak, huli huli grilled chicken and BBQ ribs.
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So experience the true Aloha spirit ay Duke’s Waikiki restaurant and don’t forget to have at least one dinner there, and take in one of the unforgettable sunsets you will ever see.

Duke’s Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
808.922.2268

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W San Francisco hotel

The W San Francisco is a stylish, luxury boutique hotel that’s located in downtown San Francisco, California next to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Enjoy the local South of Market (SOMO) area of beautiful San Francisco and take in the stunning panoramic views of the city’s skyline and a breathtaking view of the Bay Bridge from your luxury hotel room.

Until the end of March, you can enjoy fantastic packages at W San Francisco. This trendy luxury hotel offers endless luxury amenities and is welcoming guests to “Ignite the Night” with two amazing weekend package options:

W San Francisco hotel

Turn Up the Romance
– Overnight accommodations in a Spectacular room
– Dinner for two in TRACE
– Trio of in-room dessert tastes with champagne pairings
– Overnight parking
– Late check-out
– Promotion code LZPKG10-15
– Pricing starts at only $359 per night

Amp Up Anti-Valentine’s Day
– Overnight accommodations in a Spectacular room
– Reserved private cabana in UPSTAIRS bar
– Bottle service
– Overnight parking
– Late check-out
– Promotion code LXPKG10-15
– Pricing starts at only $329 per night

W San Francisco hotel

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If you are planning a trip to scenic Lake Tahoe then you might find the lake’s history interesting and allow you to appreciate one of the most beautiful places anywhere on earth.

First things first. Lake Tahoe is a fresh water lake found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It is the largest alpine lake in North America and also the second deepest lake in the entire United States.

As you can imagine, this deep blue alpine lake has been around for a long time. What many people may not realize is that Lake Tahoe has been around for over two million years.

Lake Tahoe is part of the Lake Tahoe Basin and the area that now exists was formed all the way back in the Ice Ages.

It can be an incredible rush of excitement and amazement that your luxury Lake Tahoe hotel room overlooks a stunning lake in between reading a novel or maybe try your luck gambling at one of the many lakeside casinos.

It’s quite possible that many years ago, early man viewed this very same lake. You will quickly notice that Lake Tahoe’s water is extremely clear and that the views of the surrounding mountains are simply stunning.

It is therefore no wonder that Lake Tahoe has become a popular place for tourists to visit, whether they they are in Nevada or California.

The area surrounding Lake Tahoe offers so much depending on the month you visit. The world class ski resorts in particular are very popular from Winter into Spring.

If nature is not your thing, there are plenty of casinos where you can spend many a happy hour. Many people love coming to Lake Tahoe to gamble.

Some of the best casinos anywhere can be found in Lake Tahoe.

But all year round, people come just for the amazing Tahoe Basin scenery. The Sierra Mountains and Lake Tahoe itself are breathtaking.

If you ever get a chance to visit Lake Tahoe …. please do it! It will be a memorable experience.

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Na Pali coast

There is no better way to experience the sheer beauty of Kauai, than by a helicopter tour. To uncover the secrets that Kauai has to offer, you need to go deep into the rain forest behind the mountains.

So much of the Garden Isle – Kauai is unavailable by car, so seeing Kauai by air allows you to discover the Garden Isle’s most spectacular sights.

You have several choices of helicopter tour companies on Kauai, but there’s only name that is synonymous with excellence and safety – Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters is the largest and most successful helicopter tour company in Hawaii. They are the only tour company that provides tours of all the major Hawaiian islands including Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island.

Kauai is the wettest island in Hawaii and is home to Mount Wai’ale’ale, an ancient volcanic crater that is also one of the wettest spots on earth. Mount Wai’ale’ale averages over 400 inches a year.

All that rain on the Garden Isle has to go somewhere. The rainfall generates the most incredible waterfalls that cascade into amazing sheer valleys and down jagged cliffs that seem to fall straight into the Pacific Ocean.

After a safety video and review of the do’s and don’ts, we headed off to the heliport at Lihue airport to begin our tour. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters has an amazing safety record and is the recipient of numerous awards including the Certificate of Excellence “Diamond Award” from the Federal Aviation Administration.

American Eurocopter ECO-Star helicopter

The new American Eurocopter ECO-Star helicopter was top notch and is regarded as the first touring helicopter of the 21st Century. The ECO-Star is roomy and reduces flight noise by approximately 50%.

As we take off and see the expansive blue waters of the Pacific Ocean to our east, you quickly realize this is going to be an incredible journey. We saw a diverse landscape during our nearly one hour helicopter tour.

Waimea Canyon

We saw spectacular Hanapepe Valley, then on to Mana Waiapuna, which is better known as “Jurassic Park Falls.” We passed over Olokele Canyon, before flying over incredible Waimea Canyon, named by Mark Twain as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.”

Our pilot was professional and offered a detailed narrative via the headphones which allowed for two-way communication with him.

As we continue over the northwest corner of the island, the sheer cliffs and caves of the Na Pali Coast await – stretching 11 miles on Kauai’s northern shore. What a sight as we hug the coast and seem miniscule in comparison to the jagged vertical cliffs of Na Pali. Lush vegetation, white sand beaches and pounding surf are everywhere.

Na Pali coast beach

We pass by the Bali Hai Cliffs, and hover over the blue waters of stunning Hanalei Bay, then continue to the nearby Princeville resort area.

Mt. Waialeale is often covered in thick clouds, producing all that rain. Luck was with us that day as clouds opened up and we flew directly into the center of the crater! Mt. Waialeale was majestic with 5,000 foot walls towering above and 3,000 foot waterfalls cascading down its sides. Truly an amazing site!

Mount Waialeale crater

As we returned to the heliport, the six passengers all realized what an incredible experience we just had. The ECO-Star’s large glass windows provided excellent sweeping views of Kauai’s natural beauty.

Overall, our experience was terrific and memorable. The office personnel, ground crew, and the pilot were superb.

If you do get the chance to visit Kauai, make sure you plan a helicopter trip. Discover the true beauty of Kauai. It’s an adventure you’ll never forget.

To learn more or make a helicopter tour reservation, please contact – Hawaii Fun Planner

Corinthia London

Look Left Look Right invites everyone to “take the stage” as you journey through a night of adventure and suspense at the Corinthia Hotel London, a 294 room Victorian building including 36 suites and 7 penthouses with breathtaking views across London’s most popular landmarks.

A thrilling series of theatrical performances, entitled Above and Beyond, by the award-winning interactive theater company, Look Left Look Right, will take audiences on an exhilarating adventure. Hotel guests are invited to enjoy vivid performances through one-on-one interaction followed by world class luxury accommodations.

Located in the heart of London, Corinthia London is home to the flagship ESPA Life at Corinthia, a next-generation spa housed across four floors, plus its own Daniel Galvin hair salon. Enjoy fine dining at The Northall, serving the best in British produce throughout the day; modern Italian cuisine at Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar, and the musically inspired Bassoon Bar.

Corinthia London

Production of this play required the theatre company’s Artistic Director Mimi Poskitt and writers Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and Katie Lyons to take up residency at Corinthia London for a month. Stories about the hotel’s past and present will form part of the interactive experience.

With 24 performances per night scheduled, each participant will be guided through a number of mysterious encounters set around the Lobby Lounge and Victorian Ballroom to the previously unseen back of house areas. The play lasting 70 minutes will allow individuals to take part in approximately 15 scenes lasting ten seconds to seven minutes long.

Available March 18 through April 14, 2013, this unique luxury package includes 2 tickets for the Above & Beyond play held at Corinthia Hotel London and a one night stay in luxury accommodations followed by an English Breakfast for two in The Northall (based on two adults sharing).

You can learn more about about other luxury Corinthia Hotels in Europe.

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Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria Resort & Casino

LIQUID Pool Lounge is definitely one of the hottest spots in Las Vegas and is truly an adults-only, outdoor playground.

Located at the Aria Resort & Casino in CityCenter, the luxurious Liquid Pool Lounge guests can enjoy eight private cabanas, each with a 40 inch flat screen TV and mini refrigerator.

Liquid opened last year but this adult-only pool lounge has quickly gained a reputation as a top-flight destination due to its its distinctive contemporary ambiance as well as ultra VIP service.

The entire Liquid property feels like a modern tropical retreat, consisting of 16,000 square foot and includes three stunning pools, perfect to cool down from the summer Las Vegas heat.

There are two VIP pools surrounded by large tropical plants. Relax and enjoy the sights in one of Liquid’s 85 chaise lounges or 35 day beds.

Don’t miss the champagne fire drill for the ultimate pool party fun. Beautiful bikini clad women surround the Liquid pool’s edge. After blowing their whistles and shaking up bottles of champagne, the champagne rain sprays down on the scantily clad women for all the men to enjoy.

Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria Resort & Casino

Compared to other popular Vegas pools and nightclubs like TAO, XS Encore and Wet Republic, Aria’s Liquid Pool Lounge is secluded and offers a more intimate setting where the fun party never ends.

Liquid also features a 50-seat restaurant, where Chef Brian Massie serves up a delicious menu of light-hearted entrees and appetizers. The fish tacos are very popular. There’s also a full service bar, along with a DJ and hot sound system to listen to all your favorite music.

Liquid is the perfect place to hold your bachelor party or bachelorette party, birthday party, or other special event.

Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria is open 7 Days a Week between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Are you looking for that perfect destination for your family vacation that doesn’t put a strain on your budget? The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Honolulu, Hawaii, is offering a Family Affair vacation program for 2013. Plan your vacation around this spring special offered March 1 through June 30. Book a minimum four night stay which includes a “kids eat free” bonus.

This favorite destination is Hawaii’s No. 1 luxury resort. Set on a secluded white sandy beach, and bordered by the ocean and a private country club golf course, this hotel features spacious oversized rooms with the option of adjoining rooms and connecting doors, perfect for families. Upon arrival, parents are greeted with a traditional seed lie, while the children each receive a stuffed toy sea creature or a giant cookie.

From casual poolside dining to a catered family beach cook-out to the 24-hour in-room dining service, it will be a truly exceptional experience. Enjoy a daily breakfast buffet at Plumeria Beach House restaurant overlooking Kahala Bay and the spectacular sandy beaches. The outdoor open-air Café has an adjacent lawn, where once done eating, kids can run and play as you watch while finishing your meal or sipping a cocktail under a magnificent sunset.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

The secluded beach offers family friendly fun with its calm and peaceful ocean. Perfect for snorkeling, canoe riding, stand up paddle boarding lessons, or just walks along the shore, there is something for the whole family.

Parents, enroll your kids in The Kahala’s Keiki Club’s half and full day programs where they will enjoy hands-on cultural activities, beach excursions, and other adventures while you take a complimentary shuttle for some shopping or a day of golf. Pamper yourself at the Kahala Spa or enjoy a “mommy and me” manicure and pedicure.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort’s 26,000 square foot natural lagoon is home to a family of six Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Watch the trainers as they offer daily hands-on programs for kids of all ages (with and without parental attendance). Swim with the Dolphins and experience a face-to-face encounter with these intelligent creatures in a setting that will be an event to remember.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

The activities are endless – day trips to the Sea Life Park, Bishop Museum, Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park, and the Polynesian Culture Center are also available. Make this time with your family an experience of a lifetime.

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Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa

The Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa is a luxury condominium resort located on the eastern shore of Kauai, Hawaii.

Featuring a magnificent pristine oceanfront setting, the Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa is found on 12.6 acres between the historic Kauai towns of Kapa’a and Wailua.

Opened in late 2006, the Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa is an ideal choice for an ultimate home-away-from-home environment. This luxury property is perfect for both couples and families who are looking for a sophisticated, yet relaxing Hawaii escape.

Enhancing your dream Hawaii vacation, is the centrally located is the 300,000 gallon fantasy pool. This tropical oasis covering over 2 acres, features a pool of lava rock and cascading waterfalls, a flowing river, lush tropical garden, dual serpentine waterslides, three sand-bottom whirlpool tubs. and a sand-bottom children’s pool. The entire family can relax and truly enjoy fun in the sun.

The amazing beachfront Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort is famous for its unforgettable sunrises. Just steps from the white sand beach and warm Pacific Ocean waters.

Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa

Resort accommodations come in two condo flavors – comfortable and luxurious one and two bedroom units. These condos are nicely furnished, offering central air conditioning, cable TV, telephone with voice-mail, data port, coffee-maker, safe, hair dryer, washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, tub/shower combo, free in-room high-speed wireless internet access and a lanai.

Each of the spacious units are elegantly accented with warm Indonesian woods and attractive Peruvian travertine flooring.

The one and two bedroom units all have a full kitchen to enjoy dining in. Kitchens are equipped with stylish granite countertops and modern stainless steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf convection ovens, dishwasher, and microwave. The one bedroom units can sleep 4 and the two bedrooms unit can sleep up to 6 guests.

If you desire to be pampered and deserve a luxurious experience, then visit the The Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa and receive a nurturing body care treatment or restorative and relaxing massage. As with all Aveda salons and spas, only high-end Aveda products are used for all guest treatments.

One of the true joys of our wonderful stay at the Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa, was seeing a Hawaiian Monk Seal close-up.  It had come on shore and was resting on the sandy beach for all to enjoy.

Photo: The Life of Luxury

There are numerous shopping options nearby, including the Kauai Village shopping center and Coconut Marketplace.

To assist guests with the wide variety of sightseeing activities on Kauai, you will find an Activities desk located in the main lobby. The polite staff will help you get oriented with the island and make your reservations, including restaurants, boat tours and helicopter rides.

As with all Outrigger properties around the world, resort guests will receive outstanding hospitality and terrific customer service.

The Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa is a pristine condo property that offers the perfect balance of relaxation, natural beauty and elegance, all in a lush and secluded Hawaiian setting.

If you are looking for a luxury treat, set amidst the beauty of the “Garden Isle” of Kauai, then choose the luxury Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort.

This is definitely a premier Hawaiian resort of distinction.

To learn more about the incredible Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa on Kauai, please visit: http://www.outrigger.com/hotels-resorts/hawaiian-islands/kauai/outrigger-waipouli-beach-resort

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Michael Jordan

Tickets are now on sale for the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) golf event in Las Vegas, April 4-7, 2013. The beautiful ARIA Resort & Casino located on The Strip is hosting the four-day event which will be held at Shadow Creek golf course.

This magnificent Las Vegas golf course with its rolling terrain, spectacular waterfalls, and lush gardens is ranked among Golf Week magazine’s Top 10 courses.

As in previous years, this four-day tournament and celebration attracts the biggest names in sports and entertainment while raising money for charitable organizations which include Make-A-Wish Foundation, James R. Jordan Foundation, Opportunity Village, and Cats Care, the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats’ charity arm, as well as the participating celebrities’ charities of choice.

The following events are scheduled with additional festivities surrounding the Saturday and Sunday competition, as well as celebrity participants and guests, to be announced in the near future.

April 4-5: One celebrity golfer will be paired with four amateur participants for the first of two rounds of the Celebrity-Amateur Competition.

April 6: The MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament begins and includes only the competing celebrities.

April 7: The second and final round of the MJCI will be played.

Michael Jordan said, “2012’s event was an amazing weekend for the tournament’s guests, partners and fans. As always, the hospitality at ARIA exceeded all expectations, and Shadow Creek proved as beautiful and challenging as ever. I’m excited for yet another successful tournament and look forward to spending time with friends while raising funds for some great causes.”

Tickets for the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) are on sale and available at all 10 MGM Resorts’ box offices and concierge desks in Las Vegas, and online at arialasvegas.com, mjcigolf.com and shadowcreek.com or call (877) 253-5847 for more information.

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