Hotels & Resorts
Additional space at Castle good for weddings
The Castle in Hawaii, a vacation rental property on Hawai'i Island, has announced increased capacity and amenities with the introduction of another space on the property. Due to remodelling efforts over the winter, five to six people can be accommodated in the adjoining Carriage House for short or long-term stays. The entire property can now accommodate 10 guests, making it a good choice for a wedding getaway. The Carriage House features unusual art, custom-made furniture and unique designer details....
Club Med set to launch ‘Flash’ sale
As of this Friday (Sept 28), Club Med will launch a dedicated offer for the fall season - a seven-night stay for the price of four, from $760 p.p. to the following resorts: Punta Cana - Dominican Republic, Cancún Yucatán - Mexico, Ixtapa Pacific - Mexico, Turkoise - Turks & Caicos, La Caravelle - Guadeloupe, Buccaneer's Creek - Martinique. The sale starts Sept. 28 and ends on Oct. 3....
The Alpina Gstaad joins Preferred Hotels group
Switzerland's The Alpina Gstaad has been accepted into Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Scheduled to open on Dec. 1, the five-star property was granted this new affiliation to recognize its wealth of amenities, which include a choice of three restaurants, including the first European outpost of MEGU, a large Six Senses Spa, a Havana-inspired cigar lounge and a private cinema. Set on five acres in the exclusive hilltop area of Oberbort, The Alpina Gstaad has 56 rooms and suites and overlooks the village, which is nestled in picturesque Saanenland in the heart of the Bernese Alps. Part of a $337...
Thoughts turn to Hawaii stays as summer ends
While the fall is now upon us, the sun continues to shine with the same warmth of summer in Hawaii. Aston Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to book their fall getaway to Hawaii, the Big Island and enjoy rates that start at $150 per night (Aston Shores at Waikoloa). Guests can spend their days exploring the island's lush rainforests, its living volcanoes and beautiful beaches....
Name switch for Sheraton Keauhou Bay after renos
On Sept. 1, the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa officially became Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, in a tribute to the extensive renovations now being finished there. Keauhou means "new beginning"in the Hawaiian language and the Kona Coast's iconic resort is wrapping up an extensive $16-million renewal. Highlights include Rays on the Bay restaurant, room upgrades and new cultural programming. To reintroduce Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa to visitors, the resort is offering a renewal special of just $129 (Mountain View) per night for bookings made by Sept. 30, for stays through March...
Divorcées invited to celebrate
While many hotels are encouraging love birds to share a romantic getaway, The Edgewater Hotel in Seattle is reaching out to encourage the newly single to break free of their old ball and chain and celebrate freedom with the "Its Not Me, It's You"campaign. Available through Dec. 30 and starting at US$649/night divorcées celebrate the beginning of a new era with the ultimate break-up bash, where they are free to indulge in all of life's pleasures. The package includes: All About Me Makeover; Consultation with a local stylist to create a new look; Love Potion Cocktail; Signature drinks that...
AMResorts adds two in Cozumel
AMResorts has added new resorts in Cozumel, assuming the sales, marketing and management duties of the Sabor Cozumel Resort & Spa, Sabor Cozumel Exclusive Resort & Spa, Aura Cozumel Grand and Regency Cozumel hotels while renovations take place to make the necessary adjustments and bring the four properties up to the brand's "Unlimited-Luxury" and "Unlimited-Fun" standards. Sabor Cozumel Exclusive Resort & Spa and Aura Cozumel Grand will be combined to become Secrets Aura Cozumel with updates including the addition of 15 room keys at corner Ocean Front or Ocean View locations for a total 174...
Pullman, Sofitel team up with Travelport
Travelport has added two new participants to its Lowest Public Rate Programme that guarantees agents access to the lowest publicly available rate. Both Pullman and Sofitel Hotels are part of the Accor Hotel Group and bring more than 190 hotel properties to the program. "Joining Travelport's Lowest Public Rate Programme is a great step forward for our hotel brands as it lets travel agents know that they are seeing the lowest possible rate, regardless of the booking conditions,"says Ludovic Dupont, VP Distribution Travel Agencies/Meetings and Events, Accor. "We enjoy a strong strategic...