Month: April 2015

VeggieHotels News

Posted by | Apr 20, 2015 | |

Dear VeggieHotels friends, with the spring sun getting stronger also the anticipation of coming vacations is rising. It’s good to see that also the range of VeggieHotels is becoming increasingly diverse and colorful: beach holidays, city trips, therapeutic treatments for body and soul, cultural trips, or just relax and enjoy the lovely meals – your vacation needs can easily be fulfilled with a stay in one of the many VeggieHotels.   New to VeggieHotels La Maison du Vert – Basse Normandie, France Picturesque vegetarian-vegan Hotel and Restaurant Azul Yoga and Pilates Retreat – Fuerteventura, Spain White sandy beaches and breathtaking sunsets B&B vegan LA CASOTA – Lake Garda, Italy Vegan B&B in Torbole sul Garda Middle Piccadilly Rural Retreat – Dorset, Great Britain Holistic retreat center with marvellous surroundings Hotel Balatura – Vinodol Valley, Croatia Heritage hotel in restored 300 year old family manor Guest and Retreat House Horizont – Mondsee, Upper Austria Family friendly house right on the Mondsee in Austrias Salzkammergut animata Charité – Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Sustainable revitalization amid a wonderful natural landscape Hotel Breuer by Veganalina – Hamm, Germany 100% vegan hotel with its own public restaurant Bio-Rittergut Rittmeyer – Hesse, Germany Health- and eco holiday apartments Casa Paraiso Hotel & Ahora Si! Veggie Restaurant – Costa Rica Colorful VeggieHotel on the famous Samara beach Sewall House Yoga Retreat – Maine, USA Yoga in a historic country house, surrounded by rivers and forests Press reports on “vegetarian travel”...

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BERNARDUS LODGE & SPA ANNOUNCES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR TRANSFORMATION

Posted by | Apr 19, 2015 | |

      BERNARDUS LODGE & SPA ANNOUNCES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR TRANSFORMATION – Dramatic New Property Concept & Design to Debut April/2015-   CARMEL VALLEY, CALIF., 2015 – April/2015 marks the long-awaited debut of Bernardus Lodge & Spa following a four-month, multi-million dollar transformation befitting of a legendary icon.  Set on 28 sweeping acres of lavender and vineyards, this Forbes Four Star 57-guestroom property will showcase a dramatic shift in architecture and design as it’s poised to become one of the West Coast’s most coveted escapes.  Shouldered by the rugged Santa Lucia mountain range with Big Sur to the south, the new Bernardus Lodge & Spa will reflect a long-held vision of new ownership to create a sophisticated and serene experience deserving of its surroundings.  www.bernarduslodge.com. DESIGN OF THE TIMES Driving the new vision is ARYA Group, Inc., a Los Angeles-based architectural/design firm renowned for its high-concept celebrity residential portfolio.  Keeping with the property’s authentic aesthetic, a rustic-chic ranch estate concept will unfold reflecting Bernardus’ inherent epicurean spirit and soothing soul. Key design elements include the opening of public spaces to provide invigorating vineyard views, redesign of the hotel lobby, retool of all luxury guest accommodations, a re-envisioned pool and spa experience with a wellness slant, new and expanded event venues and an entirely new dining concept.  The Lodge will showcase rich Italian stonework, mosaic tiles, grass cloth, French oak floors and dramatic chandeliers...

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Hotel Cacao’s Alejandro Cuatepotzo Named “Rising Star Chef of Mexico”

Posted by | Apr 18, 2015 | |

Playa del Carmen, Mexico – March 11, 2015:  The executive chef of recently opened Hotel Cacao and its acclaimed Nibs Restaurant, Alejandro Cuatepotzo, was recognized as a “Rising Star Chef of Mexico” at the 2015 Wine and Food Festival Cancun-Riviera Maya. The Wine and Food Festival Cancun-Riviera Maya is Latin America’s premier culinary event,  featuring many famous chefs and celebrities, that is celebrated for identifying the hottest new chefs of the year.  Chef Cuatepotzo, a protégé of renowned Mexican chef Enrique Olvera, has enjoyed rave reviews for his exciting and innovative new menu at Nibs that taps the fresh, indigenous ingredients of the region and reinvents favorite Mexican seafood and meat dishes. He joined the team at Hotel Cacao from Hotel Matilda where he was chef de cuisine of Chef Olvera’s acclaimed Moxi restaurant. “This is a delicious recognition of the remarkable culinary skills of Alejandro who is a key player in the sophisticated guest lifestyle we have developed at Hotel Cacao,” said Director Bruce James. Noting that Hotel Cacao, which opened in October 2014, is the first property of a Hotel Matilda-themed collection of lifestyle-focused boutique hotels, Mr. James added: “Our path to success is the cross-pollination of skilled and creative chefs and progressive concepts and practices.” Hotel Cacao immerses guests in a kicked-back, relaxed “Hippie Chic” lifestyle of sophisticated accommodations and cutting-edge dining and mixology experiences. Located on Playa del...

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Brian Carter Cellars Honored as 2015 Washington Winery of the Year

Posted by | Apr 17, 2015 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2015 For Information Contact: Brian Carter and Michael Stevens Brian Carter Cellars brian@briancartercellars.com mike@briancartercellars.com www.briancartercellars.com BRIAN CARTER CELLARS HONORED AS 2015 WASHINGTON WINERY OF THE YEAR Wine Press Northwest Raises a Glass to Craftsman of “…some of Washington’s most graceful and energetic wines.” Woodinville Washington — There is no greater honor than receiving an accolade from the discerning media, and Brian Carter has just received a landmark one.  Wine Press Northwest, the quarterly magazine focused on the wines of Washington, Oregon and Idaho, has just announced the selection of Brian Carter Cellars as 2015 Washington Winery of the Year.  This highly regarded award is based on a set of criteria including longevity, quality, reputation, industry involvement, facilities and other considerations.  A winery may win the award only once.  The judging is conducted by Andy Perdue and  Eric Degerman, editors and publishers of Great Northwest Wine (Andy is also wine columnist for The Seattle Times) along with Gregg McConnell, publisher and editor of Wine Press Northwest. Led by industry pioneers and innovators Brian Carter and Mike Stevens, the win comes on the cusp of the 10th anniversary of Brian Carter Cellars “little yellow tasting room”.  Opened in 2006, it is now a major draw for millennials to boomers in Woodinville wine country, where dedicated and knowledgeable members of the winery team pour award winning wines and hold highly popular special events for wine club members. Twice touted...

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