Hotel Lagonissi in Greece

September 15, 2009 by  
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Grand Resort Langonissi

Grand Resort represents consummate luxury in terms of location, design, facilities and service. The highest level of pampering, relaxation, leisure and recreation are values offered to the discerning visitor who wants to live this experience. Located on the south side of the Athens area, in a 72 acre peninsula of unique charm, Grand Resort exudes an aura of distinction and elegance.

The magical location, surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea, offers both the natural beauty and the cultural treasures which have given birth to the Olympic spirit and define Greek hospitality. All villas, suites and bungalows are situated along the waterfront of the bay and offer ultimate privacy in a true dream world. (Luxury Facilities Comfort Club; Premium Services; Premium Club; Olympic Spirit Grand Sports Club; Elite Atmosphere Exclusive Club; Dream World Platinum Club). Read more

Bora Bora Island

September 5, 2009 by  
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Bora Bora Island

Bora Bora -  the island of all dreams, is an island in the Leeward group of the Society Islands of French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. The island, located about 230 kilometres (140 mi) northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef. In the center of the island are the remnants of an extinct volcano rising to two peaks, Mount Pahia and Mount Otemanu, the highest point at 727 metres (2,385 ft). The original name of the island in the Tahitian language might be better rendered as Pora Pora, meaning “First Born”.

Honeymooners and romantics from around the world have laid claim to Bora Bora where the castle-like Mount Otemanu pierces the sky above the crystal lagoon with its unique over the water bungalows that offer a magical oneness with this extraordinary environment. Read more

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

September 5, 2009 by  
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Emirates Palace

The Emirates Palace Hotel is located overlooking the Persian Gulf in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, within one kilometre of the city centre. The Marina Mall is 1.5 kilometres away and the Heritage Village is two kilometres from the hotel.

Located by a kilometre of private sandy beach, the imposing Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi is fronted by an granite facade and features opulent interior decor in gilt and marble. Amenities include two open-air swimming pools, set amid landscaped grounds, a lazy river, and two fully equipped modern health clubs offering aerobics classes. The hotel’s wellness centre offers a variety of massage and spa treatments. Jewellery and designer fashions are on sale in the hotel’s in-house boutiques. The hotel also offers a complimentary valet-parking service. Read more

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

August 9, 2009 by  
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Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Vibrant and luxurious Hotel  has given itself completely to the pleasures of the life, and the senses of every guest who stays in the resort. Reinventing the hotel experience, Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new lifestyle that integrates all the excitement and exhilaration designed for couples, families and friends.  The hotel occupies a location on the beach. Visitors to the hotel have at total of 33,800 square metres (364,000 sq ft) of beach for their use.  Beside the hotel is the Wild Wadi Water Park. All guests in the hotel have unlimited access to the waterpark.

When completed in 1997, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel became the 9th tallest building in Dubai. Today, it is ranked lower than the 100th tallest building. Despite its lower rankings, the hotel remains a Dubai landmark. Read more

Hotel Burj Al Arab

August 6, 2009 by  
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The Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m (1,050 ft), it is the second tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel. However, the structure of the Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang North Korea (unfinished for over 20 years), is 9 m (30 ft) taller than the ‘”Burj Al Arab’”, and the Rose Tower, also in Dubai, topped Burj Al Arab’s height at 333 m (1,090 ft), becoming the world’s tallest hotel.The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai’s urban transformation and to mimic the sail of a boat.
The hotel is managed by the Jumeirah Group. Despite its size, the Burj Al Arab holds only 28 double-storey floors which accommodate 202 bedroom suites. The smallest suite occupies an area of 169 m2 (1,820 sq ft), the largest covers 780 m2 (8,400 sq ft). It is one of the most expensive hotels in the world. The cost of staying in a suite begins at US$1,000 per night; the Royal Suite is the most expensive, starting at US$28,000 per night. Read more