Grand Hotel in Villa Feltrinelli

The Grand Hotel in Villa Feltrinelli is an incredibly luxurious hotel that’s located on the shore of Lake Garda.

Grand Hotel in Villa Feltrinelli is a magnificent building built in a Victorian style, and this luxury hotel is surrounded by an old park which covers three acres.

The “Cura” and the attention to the needs of its guests, the good kitchen, the beautifulness of the lake with the surrounding mountains make the hotel unique in its area.

For many people when they think about Las Vegas the first thing that comes to mind is the casinos. Say the Las Vegas Strip and the vivid image of bright lights and gaming tables gets even stronger for most people.

On the world famous Las Vegas Strip, you will find so many of the things which have come to represent Las Vegas, the hotels, the casinos and the resorts.

If you have come to play poker then this is the place to be and if you have come to stay in some of the largest hotels in the world then you’ll find them here.

In fact there’s an amazing fact about the luxury hotel in Las Vegas. 19 out the world’s 25 largest hotels can be found on the strip!

That’s a total of over 67,000 rooms, so there’s plenty of room for everyone, regardless of what style or theme you enjoy.

The first casino in Las Vegas was built on Highway 91 in 1931, however the first on the strip itself was the El Rancho Vegas which had 63 rooms and opened in 1941.

The El Rancho Vegas hotel was around for nearly 20 years until it was destroyed in a fire. The hotel’s legacy has lived on and helped spawn all the hotels there are today.

People could see the monetary benefits of opening a casino on the strip. Perhaps most notably Bugsy Siegel, who you may have heard of in reference to being an organized crime figure, became interested and opened a couple of resorts there.

After that, the Las Vegas casinos just kept on coming as did the world-class hotels and resorts.

Today Las Vegas has the highest concentration of casinos in the U.S. And with these casinos, come the many visitors who want to experience the excitement of Las Vegas, including the bright lights, entertainment and all the fun times to be by all.

Next to Paris, Marseilles is the second largest city in France based on population. Marseilles has the largest port on the Mediterranean as well as being the financial center of the Provence-Alpes-Cote.

Even though Marseilles doesn’t have the immediate allure that fabulous Paris has, most visitors will fall in love with this great city.  You can spend hours just walking the many African markets, go to the cliffs falling into the blue sea, or visit Panier and the Corniche.

Marseilles has numerous sights for tourists who take the time and make an effort to really discover this French city.|

One stop to visit is the Vieux Port, or the old harbor. You can view fishermen selling the daily fish catch in an auction. In addition, if you land on the port in the evening, there’s a sight you will never forget – Notre Dame de la Garde.

The Notre Dame de la Garde is a large church that looks over Marseilles. In ancient times, the fishermen used to get their boats blessed here. As you tour the place today, you will discover a few boats remaining in the area.

The Cours Julien is a great place where you can rest and visit various book stores, a local playground, or even get a cup of French coffee.

The Boulevard Longchamp and Palais Longchamp are a castle and a walkway. The palace itself i not very large, but is definitely worth a visit.

Panier is an area near Borely park and is the oldest part of town. There you will find many old buildings, museums, monuments, and various exhibitions that are present throughout the year.

One place you should visit outside of Marseilles, is the Chateau d’If, a small island and was actually once a prison. It’s quite famous due to its association with the novel “The Count of Monte Cristo”. The Calanques are fjords which are spectacular, and have great views.

Marseilles is a beautiful place to visit, and absolutely has enough to keep its visitors busy with even if it is not as renowned or marketed as Paris.

Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel Resort & Casino

The popular Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel Resort and Casino has completed an incredible $180 million transformation during the first phase of the iconic Vegas resort’s overhaul with South Beach-inspired changes.

Hotel guests will now experience a redesigned façade, all-new hotel rooms and luxurious Las Vegas suites for reservation, new restaurants and retail, a new spa and upgraded fitness center, and the upcoming launch of the world’s largest Nikki Beach, the internationally renowned beach club and nightclub brand.

You’ll think you were in Florida and transported into Miami’s famed South Beach neighborhood.

Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel Resort and Casino gamblers will enjoy the Trop Plus Players Club and new live and mobile racing/sports wagering technology.

The luxury Vegas hotel is also introducing exciting new entertainment including the Las Vegas Mob Experience.

Best in Class for Las Vegas Hotel Rooms & Suites
The all-new, best in class rooms and suites are complete, infused with warm tones that evoke the casual elegance of a breezy beach getaway, with bright natural light and organic materials. Every detail for these new amenities was taken into consideration throughout the design. Each deluxe hotel room is appointed with custom-designed furnishings, plantation shutters, a sleek chaise, ultra-plush Euro Top Serta Perfect Sleeper mattress and original artwork from acclaimed Latin artists. Each room also includes an iHome clock radio with a universal docking station, wireless internet, and a 42” high-definition television for the ultimate in in-room entertainment.

Tropicana Las Vegas Restaurants & Retail
Already open is the new Café Nikki, part of the forthcoming Nikki Beach, which is set in a lush garden overlooking waterfalls with a sprawling outdoor deck. A European-style café, it offers 24/7 dining in the trademark Nikki Beach atmosphere, with a menu offering an exquisite blend of American cuisine and flavors inspired by international dishes. Café Nikki features the Amazing Buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as the famous Sunday Amazing Brunch. Café Nikki Happy Hour at the Tropicana Hotel & Resort offers an ambiance that’s unique to the Las Vegas Strip, with open patio seating, live music/DJ, $5 specialty drinks, specialty ceviche and sushi bar every Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m.

Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine, which opened last August, offers sizzling prime cuts and Safe Harbor-certified fresh seafood in a South Beach-infused atmosphere of casual elegance. Complementing the menu is a 200-bottle wine list that features wines from around the world, including rare vintages, and specialty drinks with a twist of Latin flavor, as well as Tropicana Las Vegas’ signature Leblon classic caipirinhas and Ambhar key lime margaritas. Biscayne offers regular specials, currently a Four-Course Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing for $39.99 per person with your Trop Plus Players Club Membership.

Coming soon is South Beach Marketplace, which will provide an array of casual food and drink shops, including Starbucks and Pellegrino Pizza, as well as Asian noodles and self-serve frozen yogurt/gelato. These and other shops in development will all be open late (Starbucks will be 24 hours), with common seating that can accommodate up to 90 people. South Beach Marketplace will be located right off the casino floor, adjacent to the entrance to the Tropicana hotel pool and Café Nikki.

Tropicana Las Vegas Spa & Fitness Center
While significantly upgrading its fitness center, Tropicana is developing a new spa, located by the conference center with huge windows that overlook the beautiful pool area. Set to opens this summer, the spacious spa (appx. 9500 sq. ft.) features a beauty salon, retail, relaxation lounge, spacious locker rooms, steam shower and treatment rooms.

Trop Plus Players Club
The new Trop Plus Players Club features an array of valuable player benefits and discounts, including cash back, free hotel room upgrades, invitations to special events, complimentary hotel stays and much more. New members of the Trop Plus Players Club can also take advantage of the innovative Even the Odds promotion, which reimburses players up to $200 of their losses on casino slots with the equivalent in free play, half of which is available immediately and the other half after one month.

New Race and Sports Book in Las Vegas
The Tropicana casino has introduced a revolutionary, high-tech era in sports trading, featuring Cantor Gaming’s state-of-the-art mobile gaming technology. The new Race and Sports Book features in-running wagering, which enables casino patrons to bet on a variety of outcomes to live sporting events throughout the event, and from remote locations within the resort.

Entertainment in Las Vegas
Along with Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, which showcases stand-up comedians seven nights a week, along with appearances by the former “Everybody Loves Raymond” co-star himself, a brand-new piece of interactive entertainment opening in March: The Las Vegas Mob Experience. Anchored by the largest collection of authentic memorabilia, photos and videos of organized crime ever assembled, The Las Vegas Mob Experience uses the latest in technology to immerse guests in a presentation of the rise and fall of organized crime. Through first-person accountings, offered by apparitions of famed gangsters themselves, visitors are able to experience the world of organized crime and learn about the role its major players had on the building of Las Vegas , and their ultimate eradication from the casino world.

To make Tropicana Las Vegas hotel reservations or read additional information, please call 800-462-8767 or visit the website www.troplv.com.

Winter is getting near. Everyone needs a great getaway vacation / holiday. Why not treat yourself to a luxury ski holiday.

You will enjoy the natural beauty and be treated like royalty when choosing just the right resort. Here are some of the top 5 resorts to choose from for your upcoming ski vacation – holiday getaway:

– Chamonix, France
– Tignes, France
– Arabba, Italy
– Whistler, Canada
– Vemdalen, Sweden

Vdara Hotel & Spa

For all you women out there, the luxury Vdara Hotel & Spa in CityCenter is offering an exciting Ladies ACCESS Package.

Now you can plan a wild “Girl’’ Getaway” to Las Vegas and enjoy a weekend full of exclusive shopping, thrilling nightlife, fine dining and other priceless memories at CityCenter Las Vegas.

CityCenter is an extraordinary urban resort destination that offers a new era of resort experiences to refine and redefine Las Vegas.

Vdara Hotel & Spa is an all-suite hotel and spa designed for those who love the excitement of Las Vegas but prefer to enjoy it in an exclusive, non-gaming and smoke-free environment.

Pricing for the Ladies ACCESS Package starts at only $580 mid-week or just $692 on weekends.

Ladies, it’s time to go crazy in Sin City and get a little dangerous. You will stay in one of Vdara’s Deluxe Suites, while treating themselves to the resort’s incredibly sexy amenities.

In addition, this incredible Vegas package includes special offers from Crystals at CityCenter’s Donna Karan, Eva Longoria’s posh Beso Steakhouse and Eve Nightclub, and Wolfgang Puck, as well as a number of ARIA Resort & Casino’s luxe retailers.

Ladies ACCESS Package includes:

* Two-night stay in one of Vdara’s luxurious Deluxe Suites
* $50 Wolfgang Puck Lunch Credit – One credit per stay per room valid at Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina at Crystals
* $250 Donna Karan Gift Card – One per room per stay
* Beso/Eve Experience – Available one evening during stay for two people
o Lounge Tasting/Dinner Special – Eva’s signature guacamole and homemade tortilla chips, salad, chili-rubbed skirt steak tacos and churros
o VIP Entry into Eve with champagne for two
(Wednesday – Saturday Only)
* Exclusive ARIA Retail Discounts – Mention ACCESS during purchase
o 50 percent off a pair of shoes with the purchase of a dress at Terrene
o 50 percent off a pair of sunglasses with the purchase of a handbag at Papillon
o 50 percent off a cover-up with the purchase of a swimsuit at Terrene
o 50 percent off a shirt with the purchase of jeans at ARIA Men’s (so your guy at home doesn’t get too jealous)

You better not wait long, because there are only 60 exclusive packages available. You can purchase them now through June 28, 2011.

For more information about the Ladies ACCESS Package and reservations, please visit www.vdara.com, or call toll free at (866) 745-7767

– From $580 (Sunday – Thursday) use offer code ACCESSMD
– From $692 (Friday & Saturday) use offer code ACCESSWE

Bellagio Water Fountains

If you are thinking about getting married in Las Vegas, don’t worry. A Vegas wedding can be much more luxurious than the 24-hour drive-thru chapels or getting married by Elvis, we’ve seen blasted in the media.

Make your dream Las Vegas wedding become a reality and plan that perfect Las Vegas wedding.

You have a wide choice of wedding venues In Las Vegas including beautiful, easily planned chapel ceremonies to more elaborate and creative all-inclusive events.

Las Vegas has a wedding for almost every imagination, style and budget.

The Wedding Chapels at Bellagio

Take a look at some of the special Vegas wedding packages available, so couples can choose from:

The Perfect Ones
For couples not ready to say “I do” in 2010, The Wedding Chapels at Bellagio are ready to book weddings for 1/1/11 and 11/11/11. Available packages offer everything a happy couple needs for a classically luxurious ceremony to remember, including the exclusive one-day only package 11/11/11 Ones’ In A Lifetime package.

This one day-only package includes wedding rehearsal, limousine transportation, fresh flower decorations, gourmet truffles and a custom photography package. For the lucky “ones” of 2011, the expert staff at Bellagio is prepared to assist couples with their special day.

Grand Glamour
If a couple’s idea of romance harkens to the days of black and white film and the ambiance of the 1940s, the Hollywood Glamour wedding package at The Forever Grand Wedding Chapel at MGM Grand is the perfect choice. Available Sundays through Thursdays for $999, the package includes classic hair styling and makeup application in the renowned Cristophe Salon, an elegantly designed, all-white bouquet and matching groom’s boutonniere, beautiful keepsakes and the Hollywood Glamour Photography Package.

The special photography package completes the wedding experience by providing the bride and groom with their choice of 24 images taken throughout the ceremony and during a professional photo session with vintage-style, dramatic lighting resembling the couple’s favorite 1940′s movies.

Tuscan Romance
For a touch of Italian elegance, couples and guests can overlook the stunning views of a Tuscan landscape with a Mediterranean-blue lake and watch the Fountains of Bellagio soar to the sky at the moment of the long-awaited first kiss. Terrazza di Sogno, or The Terrace of Dreams, at Bellagio offers couples wanting the perfect outdoor wedding a chance to exchange vows on an Italian balcony with toasted marble flooring and walls tinted a warm golden patina, creating an unrivaled romantic locale.

To make sure the day runs flawlessly, a professional wedding coordinator is appointed to each couple to assist in making arrangements including dinner reservations at Bellagio’s gourmet restaurants, guest room reservations for the wedding party and assistance with the wedding reception.

A Hot Love Story
Some couples prefer to profess their extraordinary love in extraordinary ways. With those couples in mind, The Mirage now offers Volcano wedding packages starting at $1,500. The ceremony is a tropical affair complete with cascading waterfalls, lagoons and The Strip’s world-famous Volcano. Couples can choose from a serene daytime ceremony or a thrilling
nighttime event in front of the fiery attraction.

Take the Plunge
Perfect for thrill-seeking couples who would love to say I do at 67 miles per hour, Weddings on The Coaster at New York-New York offers a ceremony at the most exhilarating venue Las Vegas has to offer. The bride and groom can choose to stand on the loading platform while reciting their vows or be strapped into the front seat of the coaster with up to 16 of their closest friends and family strapped in for the ride of their life. Once the first kiss has been enjoyed, the couple truly takes off on the ride of their life.

The package includes a minister and is available seven days at week starting at just $600.

Since the Vegas wedding chapels only conduct one ceremony at a time, all the above packages have limited availability. We strongly recommend that you call and book well in advance.

Duke Kahanamoku Beach

On Oahu, Kahanamoku Beach is located in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Fort Derussy.

Although everyone has heard of Waikiki Beach, it’s actually a two-mile stretch of white sand on Oahu’s southern coast and is comprised of nine individually named beaches.

Kahanamoku Beach can be found on the north end, adjacent to the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon.

Kahanamoku Beach was named after Duke Paoa Kahanamoku. He was a legendary figure in Hawaii, setting numerous world records in swimming and an Olympic swimmer Gold Medal winner.

But for Hawaiians, Kahanamoku’s larger contribution was his role in rejuvenating surfing in Hawaii, plus introducing surfing to the rest of the world. He is often called the “Father of Modern Surfing.”

Kahanamoku Beach offers nearly clear, ocean waters and a soft sandy ocean floor. Due to the beach being protected by an offshore reef, the ocean waves are minimal.

The sidewalk near the beach is wide and often busy with locals and visitors strolling along and taking in the fantastic Hawaiian views. It’s definitely one of the best family beaches in all of Oahu.

It was just announced that Kahanamoku Beach was rated the #3 Best Beach in the United States.

An annual survey is conducted by Florida International University professor Steven Leatherman, otherwise known as “Dr. Beach.”

Several of the rating criteria used in the survey includes water temperature, sand softness and wind/rip currents.

Regarding Kahanamoku Beach, Dr. Beach states, “A shallow offshore reef protects this beach from the big waves, making it a great swimming area for families with children.”

Here’s the complete list of top U.S. Beaches for 2011 (also includes Oahu’s Waimanalo Bay Beach Park)
1. Sarasota’s Siesta Beach, Florida
2 Coronado Beach, San Diego Calif.
3. Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
4, Main Beach, East Hampton, N.Y
5. Cape Hatteras in North Carolina
6. St. George Island State Park, Florida Panhandle
7. Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C.
8. Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Mass.
9. Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii
10. Cape Florida State Park near Miami.

Waikiki Parc Hotel

The luxury Waikiki Parc Hotel, widely known as the “Waikiki Chic” in Honolulu, has just announced the Parc Chic Lifestyle Package.

If you love the ocean and surfing, then the new Parc Chic Lifestyle Package is perfect for you.

The Parc Chic Lifestyle Package offers a variety of amenities, including surf lessons with the well known Hans Hedemann Surf School, a daily breakfast for two people, plus Red Bull cocktails served in every room, created through an exclusive partnership between Waikiki Parc and Red Bull.

The Waikiki Parc Hotel has a long tradition of offering its guests unique insight into the rich Hawaiian culture plus VIP access via its programs such as PARC ACCESS, giving guests complimentary access to Oahu’s best arts, cultural and entertainment destinations (The Honolulu Academy of the Arts, The Bishop Museum, The Honolulu Symphony, etc.).

Pricing for the package room rates begin at USD $825 for a minimum three night stay. These package rates are effective now through December 27, 2011.

To learn more about the Waikiki Parc Hotel and Parc Chic Lifestyle Package, please visit: (www.WaikikiParc.com)

Sahara Hotel and Casino

Another iconic hotel has closed on the famous Las Vegas Strip – Sahara Hotel and Casino.

Last Monday, the Sahara Hotel and Casino closed its doors for good.

The Sahara will always be remembered as one of the Rat Pack’s favorite hangouts. In addition, the Sahara was the hotel Elvis Presley once stayed during his filming of the hit movie “Viva Las Vegas.”

After being open for over 59 years and offering $1 hot dogs and $1 blackjack, the Sahara Hotel and Casino will no longer be offering the best rates on the The Strip.

In the past, as older casinos (e.g. Stardust, Boardwalk and Landmark) have been closed and demolished, new developments have taken their place with more glitz and glamor. The future of the Sahara site reminds a big question mark.

As the end neared, visitors to the Shara walked through the casino and bought up a variety of souvenirs at the gift shop and tried their luck gambling one last time.

Over the six decades the Sahara Hotel and Casino was in business, a long list of celebrities have either stayed their or performed.

The casino’s first performance was actually from Ray Bolger, the scarecrow from “The Wizard of Oz.”

The Beatles also stayed at the Sahara when they performed in Las Vegas.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong lobby

Ritz-Carlton has long been known as the epitome of luxury travel accommodations. The luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong just opened and this amazing property simply dominates the Hong Kong skyline.

The luxury Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is located at the very top of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in Hong Kong.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong occupies floors 102 to 118 and features the most breathtaking views of beautiful Victoria Harbour along with and the iconic Hong Kong skyline as its scenic backdrop.

Along with the hotel brand’s signature commitment to good service and the most luxurious amenities, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is striving to appease the needs of 21st-century guests.

For a fine dining experience, The Ritz-Carlton offers three restaurants on the 102nd floor. On the 103rd floor, you will also enjoy a chocolate-themed lounge named The Chocolate Library, as well as a stylish patisserie located on the 9th floor.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong bar & lounge

The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA is the ultimate in urban spa sanctuary experiences. Located on the 116th floor and featuring nine deluxe treatment rooms and two couple’s suites all with floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views, the spa will appeal to both residential guests and Hong Kong citizens alike and offer a true escape from the city some 16,000 feet below.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong has one of the largest ballrooms in the city at 10,000 square foot. Elaborately decorated with a sea of crystal chandeliers, the décor of the Diamond Ballroom is suited to weddings, meetings and gala events.

In the podium of the ICC, the one million square foot Elements shopping mall offers some of the finest shopping in Hong Kong with luxury brand names featured throughout this world-class location.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong club lounge

The luxury Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong offers 312 elegant rooms with pricing starting at HK$6,000 per night for a deluxe suite. You can also enjoy the the Presidential suite for HK$100,000 per night.

For addition information on The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong hotel, please visit: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HongKong/Default.htm