Hotels & Resorts
Whistler camps offer the right exposure
This summer Whistler's Momentum Ski Camps will offer "Exposure," a new film and photography camp for youth and young adults, taught by some of action sports' most successful professional filmmakers and photographers. "Exposure" will take place from July 6 to July14, 2012. Ski photographer Blake Jorgenson from Whistler Outdoor Photography, will take a leading role on the photography side and adapt his already established workshops in Whistler to focus on youth action sports. On the film side Darren Rayner of the grassroots film and clothing company, Voleurz, is slated to act as Exposure's film...
Outrigger has front row to Hawaii’s biggest show
Whale watching season in Hawaii runs through May, so there's still time to catch the breaching of the behemoth visitors to Hawaii. Guests staying at the beachfront Outrigger Royal Kahana or Outrigger Napili Shores on Napili Bay can witness these magnificent sights, just offshore. Each year, as many as 10,000 humpback whales make the annual 8,000-km journey from the North Pacific to warm Hawaiian seas to give birth and mate. While visiting the islands, these creatures are often seen in spectacular acrobatic displays. The oceanfront units at the Outrigger properties offer access to these...
Sweeping you off your feet
Luxe Hotels has launched a new contest in conjunction with introduction of its new 360 Degree package -- a wraparound luxury service that includes a personal town car pick up and drop off service at a Los Angeles airport. The contest will award the winning couples a chance to experience the Luxe Hotels 360 Degree package, by offering a complimentary stay for two at any of the three Luxe Hotels in California -- the Luxe Rodeo Drive Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Bel Air and the Luxe City Center Hotel in Downtown, Los Angeles. To enter Luxe's Let Us Sweep You Off...
Palace goes Hard Rock
Palace Resorts has launched a new All-Inclusive Collection that will act as the sales and marketing arm of the world's first-ever all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels. Properties include Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and three Mexico properties set to launch in 2012 and 2013 -- Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta and Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The initiative will be led by the company's COO Rafael Chapur, son of Roberto Chapur who created the Palace Resorts brand in Mexico more than 25 years ago. For more, go to http://www.hrhallinclusive.com...
Aston Aloha brings back comedy dinner show
Aston Hotels & Resorts reports the re-opening of the crowd-pleasing comedy show, "The Complete History of America (abridged)."The three-man comedy hit will play every Monday evening at the Aston Aloha Beach Hotel in Kapaa, Kauai. The show's new owner, Wil Welsh of Oceanside Productions, describes the show as 90 minutes of great entertainment with a Kauai track record of sold-out shows since its Aston Aloha Beach Hotel opening in April 2011. He suggests, "Just think of The Three Stooges on Saturday Night Live."The show is presented in the resort's historic Alii Room. Guests receive a...
Fall In Love All Over Again
Sandals is offering couples the chance to rekindle the romance by providing an intimate Renewal of Vows ceremony and reception for free this fall with a stay of six nights or longer in any room category, when they book by Feb. 23 for travel between Sept. 4 and Nov. 10. Designed to capture the beauty of the Caribbean and the Luxury Included resort experience, each ceremony provides couples the opportunity to make new memories as they celebrate their marriage and reaffirm their commitment to one another. Married couples looking to profess their love this autumn will enjoy a complimentary...
Sunwing making Memories in Cayo Coco
Blue Diamond Hotels and Resorts, a division of Sunwing Travel Group, has added the Memories Flamenco Beach Resort to its collection of hotels and resorts. According to officials, the new all-suite, all-inclusive resort in Cayo Coco, Cuba provides five-star quality service and amenities, including first class dining, elegant suites, and a luxurious atmosphere. A family friendly resort, the Memories Flamenco has two swimming pools, one for adults and one for children, an array of sports and activities, a daily entertainment program and a Kids Club. Dining options include the casual and relaxed...
Royal Kona opens ‘Royal Tee Golf Trail’ package
The Royal Kona Resort on Hawaii's Big Island has opened its "Royal Tee Kona Golf Trail"package for inclusive travel March 1 through Dec. 21. The five-night-minimum package includes oceanfront accommodations, full American buffet breakfast daily for two at Don the Beachcomber Restaurant and six rounds of golf per stay that include two rounds each at the Makalei Golf Course, Kona Country Club, and Big Island Country Club. The package starts at $1,065 for five nights, double occupancy. Guests will receive special vouchers for golf at each of the courses at check in. Reservations for tee times...