Apr 5th, 2012 at 5:30PM: In Morocco, the indigenous people are Berbers, and their traditional architecture uses rammed Earth and wood. Aside from in big cities, the Berber-style is plentiful across the country. While this rooted design may be popular, however, the country has never seen it done in a modern and luxurious way – until now.
At the end of March, Max Lawrence opened a brand new experiential hotel, Chez ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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New Experiential Moroccan Hotel Brings Chic Luxury To Traditional Berber Style
Apr 5th, 2012 at 5:30PM: In Morocco, the indigenous people are Berbers, and their traditional architecture uses rammed Earth and wood. Aside from in big cities, the Berber-style is plentiful across the country. While this rooted design may be popular, however, the country has never seen it done in a modern and luxurious way – until now.
At the end of March, Max Lawrence opened a brand new experiential hotel, Chez ...Rubens At The Palace Allows Guests To Be Harry Potter For The Day, Magic Wand And All
Apr 4th, 2012 at 5:00PM: Do you ever wish you could be Harry Potter for the day? You know, walk around with a magic wand, wear a cloak and giant glasses, hangout at Gringotts Wizarding Bank and visit all the places the young wizard himself did? With a stay at Rubens at the Palace in London, now you can.
The luxury boutique hotel, which is located across from Buckingham Palace, is currently offering a "Harry Potter ...These US Hotels Are Helping Guests Celebrate Earth Day With Eco-Friendly Programming
Apr 3rd, 2012 at 3:00PM: ,Want to travel while also doing something good for the planet? These hotels are offering packages and promotions in honor of Earth Day.
Auberge Resorts
Various U.S. Locations
Auberge Resorts has six properties in the United States, each of which is committed to what CEO Mark Harmon calls "Responsible Luxury." In honor of Earth Day, each resort is featuring special programming for the month ...Relieve Your Tax Day Stress By Taking Advantage Of These Travel Deals And Events
Mar 31st, 2012 at 1:00PM: Do you dread Tax Day? While you'll still have to file your income tax returns, these leaders in hospitality are making April 17 more fun for travelers.
Loews Hotels
This April, Loews Hotels, which features properties across the United States, is collaborating with mixologists Tad Carducci and Paul Tanguay from Tippling Bros. to create a special menu for tax season. The hotel hopes to give ...Matsuri Restaurant and Hiro Ballroom give people a chance to own a piece of New York City history
Mar 28th, 2012 at 12:00PM: For those who have enjoyed delicious steak and seafood dishes at Matsuri, or late night dancing in the Hiro Ballroom, there's sad news. These two popular New York venues in the Maritime Hotel, which have hosted guests like Mick Jagger, Nicole Kidman and Karl Lagerfeld, are set to close their doors for good. Luckily, the owners have decided to give people the chance to take home a piece of the Big ...The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island helps guests up their sodium intake in a unique way
Mar 25th, 2012 at 4:00PM: And you thought too much salt was bad for you? Well, it actually is, but The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island definitely makes eating salt interesting. Their onsite restaurant, Salt, features 45 unique salt blends to give guests an enhanced dining experience.
The venue is so obsessed with perfecting the art of salt, they actually have a Salt Sommelier on staff. Salt expert Sasa Jaramaz works with ...Room Key launches first international sites
Mar 23rd, 2012 at 3:00PM: Room Key, the hotel booking venture backed by six leading hotel brands, announced on Wednesday that it has expanded to include hotel inventory in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Partner hotels will be searchable on the RoomKey.com website and four new country-specific sites: www.roomkey.co.uk (UK), www.roomkey.ca (Canada), www.roomkey.com.au (Australia) and ...Andaz Wall Street wants to help you with your taxes
Mar 22nd, 2012 at 4:00PM: Someone on Wall Street wants to help you. No, really. The Andaz Wall Street has announced that it wants to help its guests with their taxes - free of charge.
From April 8 through the 15, Andaz guests, many of whom are time-pressed business travelers, will be able to take advantage of the services of Mr. Marc Albaum, who will live at the New York City hotel as its Accountant in Residence. The ...Find hotel deals with new booking site Guestmob
Mar 22nd, 2012 at 2:00PM: The Internet has brought us many ways to research and book hotels at prices much lower than the hotels' published rate. Aggregate sites like Kayak and Orbitz give you the best available rate (BAR) without pre-payment on a specific hotel, while "opaque" sites like Priceline and Hotwire allow you to bid for a room below BAR but the actual property remains hidden until after you book and the purchase ...Travel Smarter 2012: New hotel alternatives
Mar 18th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
While booking a hotel was once the standard when traveling, there are now a range of unique alternatives for every budget and preference. In 2012, it's now possible to stay in anything from an eco-friendly tree house to a tent with more amenities than a 5-star hotel. Here are some modern takes on the classic accommodation based on traveler personality:
Luxury travelers who want to get in ...Want to get away for Easter weekend? These U.S. hotels are offering holiday specials
Mar 15th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Are you sick of doing the same thing every year for Easter? Why not make this holiday special and do a bit of traveling? These hotels are offering packages, parties, spa discounts, egg hunts, bountiful brunches, the chance to meet the Easter Bunny and more.
Sandestin Beach Hilton
Destin, Florida
The Sandestin Beach Hilton is a family friendly resort with an array of activities, like ...These hotels are helping guests celebrate the end of the world with Mayan-inspired packages
Mar 14th, 2012 at 6:00PM: The Mayan calendar's 2012 end of the world prophecy isn't all bad news. In fact, the Mayans believe people on Earth will experience a positive spiritual enlightenment and connection to the universe. Along with the possibility of a profound new awareness, travelers can also benefit from the Mayan predictions by taking advantage of the special hotel packages being offered in honor of the event ...Hotels offer VIP culinary experiences for New York travelers
Mar 11th, 2012 at 2:00PM: New York City is one of the top food destinations in the United States. To help visitors experience the city's gourmet offerings, these luxury hotels are offering VIP culinary experiences to their guests.
St Giles Hotel New York-The Court
The St Giles Hotel New York-The Court is located in midtown, giving guests prime access to the best restaurants, cafes, and bars the city has to offer. ...Luxury Travel: Ferragamo family launches limited edition collectibles at Lungarno Collection hotels
Mar 9th, 2012 at 3:00PM: The Italian hospitality group Lungarno Collection, owned in part by the Ferragamo family, is stepping up their branded offerings with a new collection of "Ferragamo Creations," Hotels magazine reports.
Limited-edition pieces will include bespoke items originally designed for celebrities, including ballet flats designed for Audrey Hepburn and the court shoes worn by Marilyn Monroe in "Some Like ...10 hotels celebrating centennial birthdays in 2012
Mar 9th, 2012 at 1:00PM: The year 2012 marks a very special year for many hotels, as some of the world's most prestigious properties turn 100 and join the Century Club. Everyone loves birthdays, and lucky for travelers these properties are celebrating by offering guests discounts, prizes, packages, and parties.
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Boston, Massachusetts
The Fairmont Copley Plaza opened its doors on August 19, ...Travel Smarter 2012: Tips for finding a better hotel room
Mar 8th, 2012 at 9:00AM:
It's a simple goal – travel more for less in 2012. In this tight economy we're all searching for ways that we can travel better, smarter and cheaper in 2012, and here at Gadling Labs we're bringing you information about how to get the best hotel deals possible. Here's how you can get started.
Scour Social Media
You're already aware that hotels offer specials on their Facebook and ...Now open: Francis Ford Coppola's new hotel in Italy
Mar 7th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
Francis Ford Coppola has been a hotelier for almost 20 years with properties in Belize, Guatemala and New Orleans. Now, the filmmaker and winemaker best known for his Godfather trilogy has finally opened a hotel in Italy. Palazzo Margherita, located in Coppola's ancestral home of Bernalda in the region of Basilicata, opened for business on March 1.
Set in a 19th century palazzo with ...How to find a last-minute room in Austin for SXSW
Mar 4th, 2012 at 10:00AM: Over the past several years, the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) Music, Film and Interactive Conference & Festival in Austin, Texas, has topped the event calendar for industry insiders, along with anyone eager to discover the Next Big Thing. This year's festival, which runs from March 9 to 18, promises to be the most intense yet, with hundreds of panels, workshops, concerts and events on the ...2012 opening dates for Yellowstone lodges announced
Mar 4th, 2012 at 8:00AM: The opening dates for the lodges inside Yellowstone National Park were announced earlier this week giving travelers an opportunity to start booking their accommodations well in advance of any planned visits later this year. While largely shut down for the winter months, the park's historic and iconic lodges will open in stages throughout the spring in order to meet demand for the busy summer ...Tranquil travel hits Bali as the entire island falls silent during Nyepi
Mar 2nd, 2012 at 2:00PM: While many cultures around the world celebrate their New Year with fireworks, parades, and loud parties, the island of Bali in Indonesia takes a different approach. In fact, travelers looking to enjoy some peace and quiet in a beautiful setting should consider taking a trip to the island on March 23 to take part in the Balinese New Year, or Nyepi, "Day of Silence".
During Nyepi, the entire ...
