Author: Maralyn D. Hill

Maine: Home to Olympians

Posted by | Feb 12, 2014 | |

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joan Brower / Janet Bartucci Public Relations for Maine Office of Tourism Phone: (212) 922-0900 E-Mail: mainetourism@dgi-nyc.com Carolann Ouellette Maine Office of Tourism E-Mail: Carolann.Ouellette@maine.gov Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Maine: Home to Olympians AUGUSTA, Maine — Russell Currier, 26, of Stockholm, Maine, has earned a berth on the U.S. Men’s Olympic Biathlon team (a combination of cross country skiing and rifle shooting) during the upcoming February 2014 games in Sochi, Russia.  The first-time Olympic athlete represents the best of the Maine Winter Sports Center in Aroostook County, which has trained dozens of Olympic hopefuls from around the country. But he isn’t the first athlete to represent the state in the Olympics.  Seth Wescott won gold at the 2006 and 2010 Olympic Games in the snowboard competition.  Today he is part-owner of The Rack restaurant near Sugarloaf Mountain and ski resort, dubbed by Outside Ski Magazine as its “favorite après bar in the East.” Olympic athlete Julie Parisien was one of three siblings from Maine to compete as an Olympic skier nearly a decade ago.  And many other famous Olympians from Maine have achieved some of the highest honors in sports history, including:  Julia Clukey (luge); Anna Goodale (gold medalist rowing); Anna Willard Pierce (middle distance running); Bill Swift (baseball); Dan Bolduc (hockey); Ian Crocker (gold, silver and bronze medalist swimming); Jeff Turner (basketball); Joan Benoit (gold /first-ever women’s Olympic marathoner);...

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The Kitchen Table By White Modern Cuisine Set To Open July 1, 2014 At Blue Residences Resort

Posted by | Feb 10, 2014 | |

MEDIA CONTACTS:KTCpr Telephone: (516) 594-4100 Nicole Hellmers / N.Hellmers@KTCpr.com Chelsea Craig / C.Craig@KTCpr.com PRESS RELEASE #104 THE KITCHEN TABLE BY WHITE MODERN CUISINE SET TO OPEN JULY 1, 2014 AT BLUE RESIDENCES RESORT Unique Dining Experience To Be Led By Award-Winning Chef Urvin Croes ARUBA (Jan. 28, 2014) – Blue Residences, a luxury condominium resort opening on Aruba’s Eagle Beach in March 2014, will soon be home to a new upscale restaurant,The Kitchen Table by White Modern Cuisine, scheduled to open July 1, 2014. Under the direction of chef/proprietor Urvin Croes, The Kitchen Table will provide both travelers and residents a truly unique gastronomic experience, as dinner will be served nightly in the actual kitchen so that diners can watch as the expert culinary team prepares a nine-course meal made with locally sourced ingredients and home grown vegetables and herbs. Just 14 reservations and four walk-ins will be accepted each night. Chef Urvin Croes recently earned the top spot in the island’s first “Iron Chef Aruba” competition and has been recognized for his culinary prowess by Taste of the Caribbean and the Aruba Gastronomic Association Culinary Student Competition. Croes has received culinary training in Italy, The Netherlands and Aruba and has previously worked as an apprentice cook for Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino and Renaissance Aruba Beach Resort and Casino, as a Chef de Partie at Grand Hotel Karel V (1 Michelin Star) in The...

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Red Carnation Hotels Acquires Second Hotel in Ireland Following Recent Addition of Iconic Ashford Castle

Posted by | Feb 9, 2014 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2014 www.redcarnationhotels.com FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Arnelle Kendall Telephone: (561) 330-0850 Email: akendall@rchmail.com Red Carnation Hotels Acquires Second Hotel in Ireland Following Recent Addition of Iconic Ashford Castle   The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is delighted to announce a second Irish hotel in its growing portfolio – Lisloughrey Lodge, County Mayo. The property sits within the 350 acre estate of Ashford Castle , which was acquired by the luxury boutique hotel collection in June of last year and is currently undergoing a glorious renovation program to reinforce its position as Ireland’s most luxurious destination hotel.The Lisloughrey Lodge will be rebranded as The Lodge at Ashford Castle and will complement its sister hotel by providing a nearby alternative to the castle while enabling guests to enjoy the benefits and facilities of the castle’s sprawling estate. Available activities include fishing, golf, falconry, clay pigeon shooting and horseback riding, as well as numerous water sports on Ireland’s largest lake, Lough Corrib, which the properties overlook.The Red Carnation Hotels is an award-winning collection of five- and four-star hotels spearheaded by President and Founder Mrs. Beatrice Tollman. Mrs. Tollman will personally oversee the implementation of the collection’s excellent standards of service, comfort and attention to detailat The Lodge at Ashford Castle. Already extremely popular with the weddings market, the four-star Lodge at Ashford Castle is expected to attract a younger audience than its “Grand Dame” neighbor. With the acquisition of The Lodge at Ashford Castle, the ambitious refurbishment program at Ashford and further investment from the likes of...

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B&B Resurrects Itself After Sandy; Named a Top B&B in US

Posted by | Feb 8, 2014 | |

x New Jersey Inn Resurrects Itself After Sandy; Named a Top B&B in US Sea Spray Inn, a nineteenth century Victorian mansion in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, bounces back from Hurricane Sandy to claim its spot among the top B&Bs and Inns in the United States   OCEAN GROVE _ Jan 28, 2014 _ Once devastated by Superstorm Sandy, the Sea Spray Inn in Ocean Grove, New Jersey, makes a huge comeback to claim its spot as one of the best bed and breakfasts in the United States, according to TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site.   Sea Spray Inn has been named a winner in the B&Bs and Inns category in the 2014 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® awards, coming in 17th out of 25 in the 12th year of the awards. The world’s most outstanding properties were identified in the categories of Top Hotels, Bargain, B&Bs and Inns, Family, Luxury, Romance, and Small Hotels. Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the reviews and opinions of millions of TripAdvisor travelers around the globe.   “This award is such a huge recognition of all our hard work. It means that our guests recognize and appreciate their experience,” said Mary Ellen Tellefsen, who co-owns the inn with her husband, Eric. “It’s a really big deal, especially when you think about all the damage Sandy caused then factor in that we had to shut...

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Shower Your Sweetheart with Romance at Fabulous Red Carnation Hotels

Posted by | Feb 7, 2014 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2014 www.redcarnationhotels.com FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Arnelle Kendall Telephone: (561) 330-0850 Email: akendall@rchmail.com ♥ Shower Your Sweetheart with Romance at Fabulous Red Carnation Hotels ♥ ~ The Montague on the Gardens, The Rubens at the Palace, and The Chesterfield Mayfair ~   Searching for the perfect way to declare your devotion this Valentine’s Day? The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has created extraordinary Valentine’s Day offers to affirm your affection in luxurious style. Wonderfully romantic packages from The Montague on the Gardens, The Rubens at the Palace, and The Chesterfield Mayfair feature chocolate-dipped strawberries, long-stemmed roses, Champagne, and candle-lit evening turndowns to ensure a seductive night of amore. And there is no reason to limit your romantic gestures to February 14th – all these romantic packages last throughout the entire month!The Montague on the Gardens’ Overnight Romance Package includes: A single red long-stemmed rose upon arrival A bottle of pink Champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries in the room Romantic turndown with rose petals and candles Full English breakfast Relax and recuperate with a leisurely check-out when departing on a Sunday Package is valid February 1st through 28th, 2014 Prices start from $470.00 (including VAT) based on two adults sharing a Classic Double Room. Additional nights are priced at our Best Available Rate. Terms and conditions apply.  To truly indulge your loved one in the lap of luxury, upgrade to The Montague’s Valentine’s Guv’nor’s Suite Package and receive: Two nights’ accommodations in the extravagant Guv’nor’s Suite An exclusive airport or train station transfer in a...

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