Month: June 2015

Seabourn Announces World-Class Line-Up for Seabourn Conversations

Seabourn Announces World-Class Line-Up for Seabourn Conversations

Posted by | Jun 17, 2015 | |

  PRESS RELEASE For more Information:  Ashley Fenton Hawkins International Public Relations (212) 255-6541 or  Ashley@hawkpr.com  STEVE FORBES, DAN RATHER AND STEVE WOZNIAK TO JOIN A WORLD-CLASS LINE-UP OF VISIONARIES AND INNOVATORS ON SEABOURN ODYSSEY SEATTLE, June 16, 2015 – Seabourn has announced a new line-up of accomplished lecturers for Seabourn Conversations, the award-winning cruise line’s onboard enrichment and special guest entertainment program. Prominent speakers scheduled to sail late 2015 and early 2016 include Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, Forbes Media Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes, and legendary American journalist Dan Rather.The ultra-luxury line’s onboard enrichment program continues to feature outstanding adventurers, artists, historians and the business elite sharing...

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5 New Hotels Join Bavaria’s Sightsleeping® Hotels Portfolio

Posted by | Jun 16, 2015 | |

Inviting Visitors to Sleep among the Arts in Castles, Palaces, Designer Hotels and More MUNICH (June 2015) — Five new additions to the exclusive Sightsleeping® hotel brand have been crowned by a jury of art experts, professional designers, journalists and tourism experts. Criteria for inclusion are the attraction value and the aesthetic level of an establishment. Only those candidates where sightseeing begins in the hotel itself can be included under the motto “Sleeping with an eye for art.” These juried hotels offer a new option in experiential travel, where arts and culture are as important in the hotel where you stay as they are in the destination visited.   “We are always looking for extraordinary hotels that qualify as Sightsleeping ones, hotels that represent an inspiring retreat for guests interested in culture and in love with design. These are hotels that spark a special feeling as soon as you awaken, a feeling comparable to that when you stand in front of a painting by your favorite artist for the first time,” explains Martin Spantig, managing director of BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH.   The new hotels in the Sightsleeping® portfolio are: Brauereigasthof Hotel Aying noted for combining style and individuality with a special flair Das Kranzbach, a historic hotel and spa refuge in the heart of the Upper Bavarian mountains GutsAlm Harlachberg, set among the nature of the Bavarian Forest in a truly special...

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Celebrate Father’s Day with the Trip of a Lifetime

Posted by | Jun 15, 2015 | |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2015 www.insightvacations.com FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact: Arnelle Kendall Telephone: (561) 330-0850 Email: arnelle.kendall@travcorpusa.com Celebrate Father’s Day with the Trip of a Lifetime ~ Insight Vacations offers more than 100 handcrafted European itineraries  to suit every father’s Bucket List ~ Guests with Harris hawks at Ashford Castle in County Mayo Insight Vacations®, the leader of premium and luxury escorted journeys, is celebrating paternal figures across the United States by offering exclusive Signature Events that suit every type of traveler. Treat the special gentlemen in your life to the unforgettable gift of travel while spending valuable quality time with them – a gift that truly keeps on giving.“Insight’s handcrafted itineraries are designed to create lifelong experiences,” said Phil Cappelli, President, Insight Vacations. “Whether you are traveling as a duo with your father or as a multigenerational family, our collection of itineraries includes authentic Signature Experiences that capture the spirit of each destination.” No matter what your father’s interests or bucket list dreams consist of, Insight has an itinerary to match. With seven different touring styles and journeys spanning a total of 43 European countries, Dad is sure to find something that speaks the language of his heart. The “Foodie”: Irish Elegance  For dads drawn to rustic cuisine and partial to artisan sourdough, Insight’s “Irish Elegance Country Roads® ” tour is sure to please their inner foodie and gourmand. Ireland may be a small island, but the Emerald...

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Taste of the Caribbean Award Winners

Posted by | Jun 14, 2015 | |

WINNER – CARIBBEAN NATIONAL TEAM OF THE YEAR BahamasGOLD MEDALS Bahamas Barbados Bonaire Jamaica Puerto Rico SILVER MEDALS Anguilla BVI St. Lucia Suriname USVI WINNER – CHEF OF THE YEAR Puerto Rico – Jonathan Hernandez GOLD MEDALS Jamaica – Rochelle Grindelle Puerto Rico – Jonathan Hernandez SILVER MEDALS Bahamas – Richmond Fowler II Barbados – Andre Nurse Bonaire – Channenton Jansen BVI – Caswall Ponte St. Lucia – Refer Leon BRONZE MEDALS Anguilla – Johnathan Hughes Suriname – Gilbert Wirjomoenawi HONORARY MENTION USVI – Michael Matthew WINNER – BARTENDER OF THE YEAR Bahamas – Marv Cunningham GOLD MEDALS Bahamas – Marv Cunningham Barbados – Philip Antoine SILVER MEDALS Anguilla – Jamal Hodge BVI – Everson Rawlings Jamaica – Adrian Johnson Puerto Rico – Jorge Olivera St. Lucia – Mario Alexander Suriname – David Deul USVI – Frank Robinson BRONZE MEDALS Bonaire – Jay Frans WINNER – Pastry Chef of the Year Bahamas – Sheldon Tracey Sweeting GOLD MEDALS Anguilla – Jimme Matthews Bahamas – Sheldon Tracey Sweeting SILVER MEDALS Puerto Rico – Alberto Febo St. Lucia – Gilroy Samuel BRONZE MEDALS Barbados – Javon Cummins Bonaire – Junior Janga Jamaica – Shekera Cassie HONORARY MENTION BVI – Neville Tucker Suriname – Xaviera Mijnhijmer USVI – Anthony Peets WINNER – Junior Chef of the Year St. Lucia – Edna Butcher GOLD MEDALS Bahamas – Crystal Morley Puerto Rico – Suzette...

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Anguilla’s New 12-Bedroom Enclave Reinvents Luxury Villa Vacations

Posted by | Jun 4, 2015 | |

. . NOW OPEN, ANGUILLA’S EXTRAORDINARY KISHTI ON MEADS NEW LUXURY 2-VILLA, 12-BEDROOM ENCLAVE RAISES THE BAR FOR STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION IN CARIBBEAN VILLA VACATIONS: Designer kitchens, rooftop gardens, home theaters, home offices, gyms, infinity pools and two complete staffs for exceptional service (dinner for 24 on the beach, anyone?) (Anguilla, June, 2015)   Meads Bay, Anguilla’s gorgeous, mile-long beach, is the venue of choice for the island’s foodies, with an array of beach bars and upscale restaurants anchored by two 5-star resorts with their own enticing options for dining. Now, with the June 1 opening of Kishti on Meads, the island’s coolest beach can also boast a much-anticipated, luxury villa enclave that reinvents excitement on Anguilla. The twin newcomers, designed by Toronto architect Taylor Smyth, feature six bedrooms each, two gardens (rooftop and patio), designer kitchens, home cinemas, home offices and gyms.  Above all, each villa has a full contingent of non-intrusive but ever-attentive staff to ensure the supremely pampering “Kishti Experience.” As Sue Ricketts, a director of RickettsLuxury Properties, the exclusive representative for the Kishti Villa Collection, sees it : “Having spent more than 30 years training, perfecting and managing staff for world-class hotels, my husband Robin and I know top-flight service when we see it – and the Kishti villas have it in abundance.  It’s the little things, like moving tanning loungers around throughout the day to catch the perfect...

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Maralyn D. Hill

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