Author: Maralyn D. Hill

Now’s The Time To Visit Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay

Media Contact: Lori Holland Four Seasons Resorts Lana’i Ph: (201) 294-7810 lori.holland@fourseasons.com   NOW’S THE TIME TO VISIT FOUR SEASONS RESORT LANAI AT MANELE BAY   LANAI, HAWAII (January 28, 2014) – There hasn’t been a better time to get away to the Four Seasons Resorts Lanai at Manele Bay.  With numerous recommendations as one of THE places to go in 2014, guests can also take advantage of enhancements in restaurants, public areas and guestrooms throughout the resort, ensuring a private island getaway is all that could be imagined.   The launch of NOBU Lanai last year heralded an exciting new dining option at Manele Bay, in the restaurant, by the pool or even via in-room dining.  ONE Forty, an ocean-view American steak and Hawaiian seafood restaurant featuring local ingredients adds another new culinary destination while the Sports Bar is perfect for casual dining.  This January sees the debut of VIEWS, the new clubhouse restaurant at the Manele Bay golf course.   VIEWS Restaurant and Bar offers a prime vantage point to see Pu’u Pehe and Hulopo’e Beach. Long infinity edge tables made from Monkey Pod wood slabs found in Hawaii are perfect for watching Spinner dolphins, or during winter months, Humpback whales, while enjoying lunch or bite after a round. The décor showcases a modern Hawaii, with features such as marble mosaic flooring inspired by Tapa bark cloths found throughout the islands...

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Del Mar – San Diego’s Romantic Coastal Getaway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Townsend Public Relations Hilary Townsend 760-333-3385 hilary@townsendpr.com LOCAL’S GUIDE: FALL IN LOVE WITH DEL MAR’S  MOST ROMANTIC OFFERINGS Ranked #4 in Time Magazine’s “100 Greatest Beaches in the World” – Del Mar Provides  Year-Round Romantic Coastal San Diego Getaway   DEL MAR, Calif. – January 24, 2014 – With spectacular scenery, sun-drenched beaches, world-class restaurants and luxury resorts, the charming seaside community of Del Mar is the ideal destination for romance. SWEETHEART DEALS Throughout the month of February, Hotel Indigo is offering couples an irresistible getaway with the Date Night Package. The package includes deluxe accommodations, a bottle of champagne upon arrival, complimentary parking, two tickets to Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas and breakfast in bed for two. Package starts at $194 per night, not including tax, subject to availability. Book online at www.hotelindigo.com/DelMar or call 858-755-1501. Throughout the month of February, L’Auberge Del Mar is offering the Foodies Delight Package, a culinary adventure that ignites the senses with savory plates and hand-crafted cocktails at the hotel’s Kitchen 1540 restaurant. The package includes deluxe accommodations, a $150 dining credit and a special Valentine’s Day room rate. Package starts at $340 per night, not including tax, subject to availability; two-night minimum stay required. On Feb. 13-14, L’Auberge Del Mar will also offer a special Valentine’s Valet program for guests who want to shower their loved ones with tokens of affection. The service allows guests to choose a hotel gift certificate...

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What’s New in Greater Phoenix February 2014

What’s New in Greater Phoenix? February 2014 CITY NEWS Cactus League Spring Training, a seasonal rite in Greater Phoenix, roars to life this February with the iconic sounds of cracking bats, snapping mitts and happy fans. Read more RESORT NEWS Travel Deal Alert: The AAA Four Diamond Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort is welcoming Cactus League Spring Training fans with special rates starting as low as $199 during the 2014 season. Read more ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT A new attraction is headed to downtown Phoenix: Baseball City. For the first time ever, visiting Cactus League Spring Training fans can take part in an interactive baseball experience at the Phoenix Convention Center. Read more SPORTS/GOLF Sun Devil Stadium, home to thousands of loyal Arizona State University (ASU) football fans, will be getting a $210 million facelift starting early 2015. Read more SPA At Agave, the Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, guests can receive a refreshing facial made from one a February favorite: chocolate. For $149, spa guests can enjoy a 50-minute Chocolate & Cherries Jubilee Facial. The treatment starts off by toning and removing dead skin and concludes with an organic Chocolate & Cherry masque. Read more DINING Dining specials are bountiful for Valentine’s Day. Select offerings include complimentary champagne, delectable desserts, “love potion” libations, and even turtle chocolate pancakes dripping with caramel sauce. Read more Visit Phoenix offers...

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NYC’s Premier Sampling Event Returns March 22-23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Kristyn Dolan 631-940-7290 Kristyn@StarfishJunction.com    Coffee & Tea Festival Returns to NYC March 22-23 Another Sell-Out Expected   January 23, 2014 – New York, NY.   Starfish Junction Productions is proud to announce that the 9th Annual Coffee & Tea Festival New York City will be returning to the 69th Regiment Armory on March 22nd and 23rd. The festival is open to the public and trade.  It will include over 80 exhibitors and an impressive line-up of special programs.  Over 6,000 people attended the 2013 show and the 2014 show is trending to be a sell out as well.  Some of the biggest names in coffee and tea will be serving up tastings, plus free seminars and fee-based special events, including delectable pairings, cupping technique instruction, and creating tea-infused cocktails, will be offered.     Previously featured on the Food Network, the Coffee & Tea Festival NYC, is excited to bring together some of the most well-respected men and women in the industry for an educational and entertaining weekend. Thomas Shu, founding member of Specialty Tea Institute and honorary “Ambassador of Taiwan Tea” will be presenting. Canadian award-winning author and international tea taster Kevin Gascoyne will be offering up his expertise on the history of black tea. Barista Guild Member Johnny Steverson will be offering coffee enthusiasts an exclusive seminar in being able to identify specialty coffee. Cynthia Gold, tea sommelier from Boston’s L ‘Espalier,has teamed...

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Luxury Living Savannah’s Wedding Cake Mansion featured on “Real Housewives of Atlanta”

Popular reality television show’s stars enjoy ultimate girlfriend getaway in elaborately restored Victorian-era vacation home for episode on Bravo. Savannah, Georgia – In an episode to aired on  December 22, 2013, the stars of Bravo’s popular reality show “Real Housewives of Atlanta” escape for a week-long girlfriend getaway in Luxury Living Savannah’s flagship, 8 bedroom, 8.5 bath luxury vacation rental, Wedding Cake Mansion. The award-winning vacation home, which has undergone a $3 million renovation, is the crown jewel of Savannah’s beautiful Monterey Square, made famous by the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” which gives an inside look at the lives of six members of Atlanta’s social elite, is the highest rated installment of the “Real Housewives” franchise and the most-watched series on the Bravo network. A camera crew follows the everyday activities of Linnethia “NeNe” Leakes, an actress with a recurring role on Fox TV’s “Glee” and stars in NBC’s “The New Normal” and Bravo’s “I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding”; Kandi Burruss, Grammy award-winning member of the Platinum-selling musical group Xscape who has a weekly webisode show, Kandi Koated Nights, and Bravo series “The Kandi Factory”; Phaedra Parks, an entertainment attorney and author of Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty, Have Fun, and Never Have an Off Moment; actress, model and beauty pageant advisor Cynthia...

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