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Sep 17, 2012 | 4:51 pm
#541
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Sep 27, 2012 | 2:09 pm
#542
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another buy seats on charters >
http://www.flyvictor.com/
anyone heard anything?
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like como phuket, rosewood phuket shows beachfront accommodations
http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/phuket/gallery/images/
http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/phu...t-to-open-2014
9BR residences
interesting
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just noticed this is an extensive directory of properties >
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide
http://www.flyvictor.com/
anyone heard anything?
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like como phuket, rosewood phuket shows beachfront accommodations
http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/phuket/gallery/images/
http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/phu...t-to-open-2014
9BR residences
six two-to-three-bedroom forest hideaway homes are positioned on a steep slope with panoramic views of Emerald Bay, with a private gymnasium, 20-metre lap pool and lounge for exclusive use
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just noticed this is an extensive directory of properties >
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide
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Oct 10, 2012 | 3:04 pm
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http://www.eyesonafrica.net/news.htm
africa lodge updates - impressive ^
africa lodge updates - impressive ^
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Oct 17, 2012 at 7:54 am
Oct 14, 2012 | 11:57 am
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http://www.charitybuzz.com/categorie...g_items/302511
http://www.visit-salzburg.net/sights/emslieb.htm
weekend getaway for 2 to the Summer 2013 Salzburg Music Festival including the opportunity to stay at renowned art dealer Thaddaeus Ropac's home, Villa Emslieb
July 2013-August 2013
July 2013-August 2013
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Oct 15, 2012 | 10:08 pm
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http://globalblackbook.com/?p=336
The first time we went to Prague, the Four Seasons had just re-opened after being flooded and it was still the "only" hotel in town...we asked the General Manager who they called when Madonna or Royalty was in town and he immediately said "We call Dana of course, let me call her now" and so we met Dana Brichtova, now one of our best friends in Prague and the only person we entrusted with our clients from that point.
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Oct 16, 2012 | 10:27 am
#547
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Money ist still too easy.Alternatively you can support the festival directly and have good tickets staying at the Blaue Gans eating delicious food and not having to deal with the moods of this "celebrity"
.Thank you for these links Kagehitokiri - they made my day.
Oct 21, 2012 | 8:59 am
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capella is down to 4. upcoming DC >
http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/c...town-hotel.php
reservations will begin on November 1
opening day is set for [monday] January 7 [presidential inauguration monday jan 21]
1050 31st Street [next to RC georgetown]
49 rooms
rooftop pool
building for a little more than $18 million, and the project is going to be a little more than $45 million
Will there be banquet business?
No, and we’re not catering to groups.
rooftop pool. Will that be for everyone or only hotel guests?
It will be private.
Any outside memberships?
probably not, because our security model is one of discretion.
opening day is set for [monday] January 7 [presidential inauguration monday jan 21]
1050 31st Street [next to RC georgetown]
49 rooms
rooftop pool
building for a little more than $18 million, and the project is going to be a little more than $45 million
Will there be banquet business?
No, and we’re not catering to groups.
rooftop pool. Will that be for everyone or only hotel guests?
It will be private.
Any outside memberships?
probably not, because our security model is one of discretion.
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Nov 1, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Oct 22, 2012 | 12:42 am
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Full article about the Dorchester Group strategy and its key points :
http://www.france24.com/en/20121021-...tel-group-says
. ideal palace size for dorchester : 200-250 rooms (though 45 park Lane only got a handful of rooms
. Plaza athne : to be refurbished
. Shanghai as key development city
http://www.france24.com/en/20121021-...tel-group-says
. ideal palace size for dorchester : 200-250 rooms (though 45 park Lane only got a handful of rooms
. Plaza athne : to be refurbished
. Shanghai as key development city
Oct 22, 2012 | 2:36 am
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Full article about the Dorchester Group strategy and its key points :
http://www.france24.com/en/20121021-...tel-group-says
. ideal palace size for dorchester : 200-250 rooms (though 45 park Lane only got a handful of rooms
. Plaza athne : to be refurbished
. Shanghai as key development city
http://www.france24.com/en/20121021-...tel-group-says
. ideal palace size for dorchester : 200-250 rooms (though 45 park Lane only got a handful of rooms
. Plaza athne : to be refurbished
. Shanghai as key development city
Oct 30, 2012 | 10:40 am
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http://www.sfgate.com/business/bloom...om-3991350.php
rooms start on 5th floor, wonder how many are on "lower floors"
and of course which properties guests were relocated to
(RC CP was accepting guests from at least RC BP, which was closed)
Four Seasons Hotel New York held three meetings on Friday to discuss fulfilling supply requirements, keeping some workers overnight at the hotel to ensure service continuity and relocating guests who request rooms on lower floors, said Tiffani Cailor, the property’s spokeswoman. The 52-story luxury hotel, which is sold out today, gave each guest a bag with two bottles of water and a flashlight, and is trying to keep customers entertained.
“Because our guests are stranded inside, we bought board games and cards so people have something to do,” Cailor said. “We’re also going to offer a cocktail-making class for guests and will have story time later for the kids.”
“Because our guests are stranded inside, we bought board games and cards so people have something to do,” Cailor said. “We’re also going to offer a cocktail-making class for guests and will have story time later for the kids.”
and of course which properties guests were relocated to
(RC CP was accepting guests from at least RC BP, which was closed)
Nov 1, 2012 | 9:41 pm
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at palace gstaad >
http://www.elitetraveler.com/news_detail.html?nid=4593
presumably better amenities and service than icehotel(s) 
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as referenced above, capella washington taking reservations, from jan 23 (after inauguration)
so far base room runs $595 > $995 depending on season
only 49 rooms with roof pool
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37 villa mukul resort nicaragua (residential development planned) >
http://www.travelweekly.com/South-Am...-On-the-verge/
http://www.elitetraveler.com/news_detail.html?nid=4620
interesting rate model, all-inclusive ending at 6pm
(rate description is odd, detail says breakfast and lunch, later says dinner and breakfast)
taking reservations from feb 1
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/ni...w-luxury-later
http://www.mukulresort.com/
http://guacalitodelaisla.com/
http://www.elitetraveler.com/news_detail.html?nid=4593
night in an Igloo suite carved from actual ice and snow in the Igloo Village of Saanerslochgrat.
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as referenced above, capella washington taking reservations, from jan 23 (after inauguration)
so far base room runs $595 > $995 depending on season
only 49 rooms with roof pool
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37 villa mukul resort nicaragua (residential development planned) >
http://www.travelweekly.com/South-Am...-On-the-verge/
much of the development will consist of privately owned villas, it will also contain Casona Mukul, a 39-key luxury boutique hotel with a David McLay Kidd-designed golf course and a spa developed by the same director who put together the spa at Las Ventanas in Cabo San Lucas.
spa expert Angel Vezina Stewart
Gourmet snacks will be offered during the day around the pool and on the beach
Gourmet snacks will be offered during the day around the pool and on the beach
(rate description is odd, detail says breakfast and lunch, later says dinner and breakfast)
taking reservations from feb 1
http://www.travelagentcentral.com/ni...w-luxury-later
http://www.mukulresort.com/
http://guacalitodelaisla.com/
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Nov 26, 2012 | 3:30 pm
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http://www.mandarinoriental.com/shanghai/accommodation/
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/guan...accommodation/
taking reservations from feb 15
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http://www.baillielodges.com.au/baillies-sydney.asp
http://blog.baillielodges.com.au/
official >
unofficial >
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competing with >
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/guan...accommodation/
taking reservations from feb 15
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http://www.baillielodges.com.au/baillies-sydney.asp
http://blog.baillielodges.com.au/
official >
$1,200 to $3,000 per night inclusive of gourmet breakfast, open bar and in-suite bar, evening cocktails and canaps, airport transfers and town car service
10 suites, ultra-luxury extras, wellness spa, rooftop pool and terrace, chauffeured cars for guests’ use and a “stay in” dinner concept in tune with its residential flavour.
http://www.fourseasons.com/beijing/a...om_comparison/
top suite is entire floor with pool >
http://d2eup7qjx8j6ae.cloudfront.net...ERIALSTE_1.gif
top suite is entire floor with pool >
http://d2eup7qjx8j6ae.cloudfront.net...ERIALSTE_1.gif
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Nov 27, 2012 | 1:02 am
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http://www.mandarinoriental.com/shanghai/accommodation/
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/guan...accommodation/
taking reservations from feb 15
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http://www.baillielodges.com.au/baillies-sydney.asp
http://blog.baillielodges.com.au/
official >
unofficial >
http://www.mandarinoriental.com/guan...accommodation/
taking reservations from feb 15
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http://www.baillielodges.com.au/baillies-sydney.asp
http://blog.baillielodges.com.au/
official >
unofficial >
I think the MO with a mere 788 square metre (over 8000 square foot) presidential suite is just too small