Archive for enero, 2010
The Lowell New York
by LI on ene.31, 2010, under Hotels, New York
Located in a quiet tree-lined street near Madison Avenue, the hotel Lowell is in the heart of New York in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods is high side. With only 49 individually decorated suites and 23 deluxe rooms, the sumptuous hotel welcomes guests with personal service and attention to detail. Amid generous considerations and complimentary beverages upon arrival, Fiji water find, and a selection of them elegant amenities. Most suites have fireplaces, some with terraces, and almost all are equipped with kitchenettes.
Source: The Lowell website
Distrikt Hotel New York
by LI on ene.30, 2010, under Hotels, New York
New Yorkers are defined not just by the city they call home, but also by the neighborhoods in which they reside. These unique “districts” are worlds in and of themselves, and together they define an icon. The Distrikt Hotel New York City celebrates the individuality of these melting pots and the island of Manhattan itself through architecture, design, style and service.
Located in the heart of Manhattan on West 40th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues in Midtown Manhattan, Distrikt Hotel New York is steps away from The New York Times Building and Times Square. Part of the Ascend Collection, Distrikt Hotel New York offers a dedication to detail with impeccable service, cutting edge technology, comfortable yet luxurious guestrooms, four -star amenities, and fresh cuisine with locally grown ingredients. Each of the 155 guestrooms are designed for the comfort and needs of the guest to include relaxing Simmons Beauty Rest pillow top mattresses, decadent Frette bed and bath linen, a 37” LG flatscreen television, a business desk with ergonomic chair, Ecru New York soaps and amenities, and wireless internet in every room.
Source: Official website Distrikt Hotel
The Iroquois New York
by LI on ene.29, 2010, under Hotels, New York
Fifth Avenue, Times Square, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center … the excitement and bustle of the city vanishes into a sanctuary beautifully finished as an elegant private mansion. The front of the 1900 original limestone and copper carriage lamps that measure five feet, which surround the framework of the mahogany doors are a proper welcome to the European decor is inside.
The same luxurious detail is evident in the 113 rooms, recently remodeled to include every possible modern amenity. From the Frette linen, towels to Anichini Italian marble bathrooms, you will feel pampered. The amenities like wireless Internet and flat screen televisions 32 inch LG satisfy any need for modern convenience.
The award-winning cuisine and specialists in art mixed drinks tempt and delight your palate in Triomphe – the famous French restaurant in Midtown Manhattan. In regard to the city beyond our doors, the concierge will assist you plan your days and nights, advising on the most noted sites as well as little known sites that New Yorkers kept secret.
Source: Official website The Iroquois New York
Atlantis, The Palm: 7 stars
by LI on ene.15, 2010, under Hotels
Atlantis, the Palm is a resort at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is a joint venture between Kerzner International Limited and Istithmar PSJC and was opened on 24 September 2008. The resort is modelled after the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in Nassau, Bahamas.
The seven stars resort also includes a water Aquaventure theme park (160,000 square meters), a conference center, and 20,000 square feet (1,900 m2) of retail space. The resort also has a Dolphin Bay (45,000 square meters) in which guests can swim and interact with dolphins at Atlantis. The Palm Jumeirah itself is one part of a trilogy including the larger Palms Jebel Ali and Deira, which are still under construction.
Visit the official website of the hotel and knows its attractions closer: www.atlantisthepalm.com
Bora Bora: A true paradise
by LI on ene.14, 2010, under Destinations
Bora Bora is an atoll in the Society Islands, part of French Polynesia located northwest of Tahiti, about 260 km northwest of Papeete. It covers an area of 29.3 km ². Formed by an extinct volcano, surrounded by a lagoon separated from the sea by a reef. The highest point is Mount Otemanu to 727 meters. Bora Bora is one of the world’s most exotic destinations.
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Today’s economy relies on tourism, mainly from Japan and the U.S..
The island is surrounded by Motus, small islands often have elongated some width and vegetation.
One of the most beautiful and photographed motus of Polynesia is the Motu Tapu, which offers truly spectacular photos, especially those made before a hurricane bears part of the tongues of sand which had at its ends.
Both the airport and major hotels are located in Motus. Since they are transport services boats come and go regularly from the hotel to the main island.
From Bora Bora we can see the nearby islands of Tahaa, Raiatea and Maupiti

