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The newly opened Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin features 133 specially designed furnished suites of various sizes, all commanding views of Tolo Harbour, Kau To Shan and Sha Tin Racecourse. Ideal for long, medium or short term stay, guests can now stay in a stylish residence with the comfort of one’s own home, and experience Hyatt’s authentic hospitality at the same time.

Long Stay Packages are available from 14 nights with prices from HK$10,800.

Guests have a choice of four room configurations, including studio-styled Deluxe, spacious One-Bedroom Executive, family friendly Two-Bedroom Executive and Two-Bedroom Deluxe Executive. Long Stay guests will be entitled to exclusive benefits and discounts for laundry, Business Centre services, tennis court, Cafe, Sha Tin 18, Tin Tin Bar and Melo Spa, with complimentary use of an array of facilities including the 25-metre outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness centre, whirlpool, as well as sauna and steam facilities.

Conveniently located within a three-minute walk from University MTR Station, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin is the first international hotel in the New Territories, and is only 20 minutes away by car from central business districts, 20 minutes by MTR to Kowloon or to the border of Hong Kong and China.

Dining options include Cafe which is perfect for all-day dining with interactive buffets during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Sha Tin 18 Chinese restaurant offers authentic Cantonese and Northern cuisine with alfresco dining. Tin Tin Bar is perfect for after-hours rendezvous.

The spacious Regency Ballroom and three Salons function rooms of varying sizes are perfect for any social or corporate events. Melo Spa features nine all-inclusive treatment suites with Tolo Harbour or calming mountain views, offering a unique spa experience with result-oriented treatments inspired by the location’s native culture and its natural surroundings.

As you know, Phuket is one of the most popular tourist destinations in world map, with the growing number of tourists from all over the world. Therefore, it is here that Bangkok Hospital Phuket has been established to provide medical service up to the highest global standards, amidst world-renowned Thai hospitality.

What could be better than pampering your health at one of the best hospitals in Asia, while relaxing on the pristine beaches of Phuket island.

And as a pioneer of medical tourism in Thailand , there is an upcoming trend, more than 60,000 foreigners coming to have medical treatments in 2008 at Bangkok Hospital Phuket.

Thanks to our multi-lingual staff speaking a dozen of languages, we can provide medical service for foreign patients and overcome all language and cultural barriers. Coupled with world-renowned Thai hospitality, these strengths have made Phuket one of the world’s most glamorous health and wellness destinations.

Currently, Bangkok Hospital Phuket offers a variety of medical services for your choice, for instance:

***Check your physical fitness:

At the time of booking accommodations in hotels across Phuket, you can make a request for a health check-up program. The program starts in the morning, and it will take just 4 – 5 hours for the whole processes together with receiving medical results and doctor’s advices at the same time. An appropriate check-up program will be recommended on the basis of your age, gender and other personal details. Normally, a check-up program includes all basic items, such as complete blood count, liver function test, fasting blood sugar, creatinine test, evaluation of lipids in blood, uric acid test, electrocardiogram, cervical cancer test, mammogram, liver cancer test, colon cancer test, echocardiogram, analysis of retribution prostate.

***Cosmetic and rejuvenation treatment: Prior to coming to Phuket, you can arrange for a booking of cosmetic and rejuvenation treatments.

The Aesthetic Center at Bangkok Hospital Phuket specializes in all types of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, while the Dental Center offers various treatments ranging from fillings, root canal treatment and veneers, to crowns, implants and dentures.

***Advanced medical treatment: Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, Bangkok Hospital Phuket offers a comprehensive range of healthcare at the Heart Center, Orthopedic Center, Rehabilitation Center, Eye Center, etc. The Heart Center, for instance, is well-known for Minimal Invasive Surgery, Off-pump Surgery, while the Orthopedic Center can perform Key Hole Surgery, Minimal Invasive Surgery, as well as hip/knee replacement.

These can be discerned that our international standard of healthcare perspectives combine with beautiful and natural tourism destination of Phuket Island, together with various supporting factors; delicious Thai & seafood, varieties of entertainment, fun shopping and tropical luxurious spa can make Phuket ready for a position as medical tourism destination.

For more information, please enjoy surfing our website at www.phukethospital.com  or call us at +66 7625 4425, we are more than happy to cordially serve you with our professional and excellent services.

There’s no telling what thoughts will dance through the mind in the wake of a spa treatment that combines the soft fluidity of dance-like moves inspired by the ancient martial art of T’ai Chi, gently stretching and preparing the body, before moving to the massage bed to begin a 3-hour journey to nirvadic bliss.

This is part of the White Tiger Autumn Rites, one of many distinctive spa therapies at Qin The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel www.fourseasons.com/shanghai

Qin, pro-nounced ‘chin’, which means to ‘affect deeply’, is an enclave from the bustling Shanghai city life and will most certainly affect deeply all that enter. Guests are first greeted by a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall lacquered door of aged elm wood reminiscence of the enormous imperial palace doors common in the early days of Chinese Dynasties.

Just within is a quietly stylish haven of textured black granite flooring, contemporary Chinese furniture and beautiful objets distinctive to the destination.

Qin The Spa occupies a sprawling 8,200sq. ft. space that includes nine treatment rooms, a private manicure and pedicure room, a reserved consultation space for acupuncture, and a separate domain for foot reflexology – a staple in Chinese wellness practices.

The spacious retail area boasts specially blended, labelled and branded Qin The Spa products – the first in a Four Seasons spa.

Developed in Indonesia, the products are designed to pair with each of the spa’s signature therapies. The full lists of products include body scrub, face and body mist, body balm, essential oils and skin and beauty care; are all-natural fruit and herb based, with no artifical colorings.

Each treatment room takes on a unique character, distinguished by richly ornate interiors and trigrams based off of the I Ching, which is eight symbols arranged in a hexagonal shape that signify the eight phenomena in the Universe; Sky, Earth, Thunder, Wind, Water (Moon), Fire (Sun), Mountain and Lake.

Menu and services at Qin The Spa are as distinctive as the aforementioned I Ching décor.

Bringing rituals of long ago into modern-day living, each treatment draws inspiration from ancient rites and healing methods based on the Four celestial seasonal guardians found in the birth of traditional Chinese medicine.

These include the Green Dragon Spring Rites which incorporates a foot massage with warmed bamboo sticks; the Red Phoenix Summer Rites, the
White Tiger Autumn Rites with artistic form T’ai Chi and meditation; and the Black Tortoise Winter Rites.

Also of note, is the Imperial Dragon Massage that uses warm poultices to prepare the body muscles for a detoxifying deep tissue treatment.

Experience Bushido, Samurai sword martial arts or a traditional Samurai tea ceremony

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is delighted to announce an addition to its Culture Experience programme, with An Encounter with Bushido, an ancient code of honour and ethics developed by the Japanese samurai. This exclusive experience offers guests the opportunity to take lessons in Samurai sword martial arts, or participate in an exclusive Samurai tea ceremony followed by a Michelin 3-star Japanese meal served in a traditional ryotei restaurant.

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo is located in the prestigious Nihonbashi area, where 400 years of history and traditions mix with modern urban innovations. The hotel offers award-winning hospitality in an environment resonating with old-world elegance and the sophisticated culture of Japan’s Edo era. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s Culture Experience programme was launched in 2008 to offer exclusive opportunities for guests to experience Japanese traditional culture.

An encounter with Bushido – Lessons in Japanese sword martial arts from the 17th century
Japanese martial arts is one of the proud traditions of the Japanese. Mugai-ryu Iaido, a school of the art of drawing swords, which was founded during the 17th century Edo Genroku Period by master swordsman and Zen practitioner Sukemochi Gettan. Mugai-ryu has been practiced for over 300 years since, following the guidelines originally laid down by Gettan.

The Encounter with Bushido experience involves a visit to the Mugai-ryu training facility in Nihonbashi, where a master will personally instruct guests in a two-hour introductory course or a 7-hour one-day induction course. At the end of both courses, participants will receive instruction in the use of an authentic sword, and will receive a certificate of attendance.

Lunch will be served at the famed Kappo Toyoda restaurant in Nihonbashi, which was founded in 1863, and whose fifth generation head chef is also a 6th degree master of Mugai-ryu Iaido.

Rates are from £205 per person for a two hour introductory course, or from £361 per person for a one day induction course, inclusive of fees for an English interpreter. This programme is available Monday through Saturday except for national holidays. Rates are inclusive of lunch but not beverages.

Prices for lunch are subject to change based on the menu served. Rates are inclusive of 5% consumption tax and 10% service charge. Reservations must be completed no later than 3 days in advance. Please enquire about courses excluding lunch.

Experience a 300-year-old hidden Tea Ceremony once exclusively for Samurai in a three-star Michelin ryotei restaurant Sekishu-ryu Isa-ha, originated by Sekishu Katagiri, the Grand Tea Master for Ietsuna Tokugawa, the 4th Shogun of the Tokugawa reign, is an exclusive Samurai tea ceremony that is based on the spirit of the Bushido art form, and which has been kept a jealously guarded secret for over 300 years.

As a result of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s collaboration with Sekishu-ryu Isa-ha together with the Michelin 3-star ryotei restaurant Hamadaya, Sekishu-ryu Isa-ha will open its doors for the first time in history and offer the outside world the opportunity to experience its unique heritage.

After experiencing this traditional tea ceremony in the serene and beautiful tea house setting of Hamadaya, guests will enjoy the best of the season prepared by the restaurant’s Michelin 3-star chef.

This once in a lifetime experience is limited to one party of up to eight people per day. Rates are from £617 for a party of two, with £310 for each additional person.

This programme is available on Monday or Friday from 7pm.

Rates are inclusive of kaiseki course dinner but not beverages, prices for dinner are subject to change based on the menu served. Rates are inclusive of 5% consumption tax and 10% service charge.

Reservations must be completed no later than 3 days in advance, a 50% cancellation fee will be levied from 3 days prior to the booking date.

For reservations or enquiries, please contact the concierge desk at +81 3-3270-8240.

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo’s “Culture Experience” programme also includes options to enjoy the performances of the geisha of Shimbashi at a first-class Japanese restaurant, as well as an “Anniversary Plan” to celebrate a special day, or a “City Cruise Plan” for a luxurious sightseeing tour of Tokyo.

Located on the resort island of Sentosa, Capella Singapore is set to define new standards of ultra-luxury, with a unique choice of a hotel stay, or a long stay for as long as they wish. Offering 112 luxurious manors, villas and suites,

Singapore’s most spacious hotel property provides an additional 81 long stay accommodation choices, named ‘The Club at Capella Singapore’.

Guests of ‘The Club at Capella Singapore’ are promised the ultimate experience in personalized service and world class design and amenities.

Capella Singapore General Manager, Mr Michael Luible commented, “We recognize an increasing demand for private and personalized accommodation.

‘The Club at Capella Singapore’ provides superb facilities and exceptional service, a combination that appeals to senior corporate leaders, notably western and Asian expatriates based in Singapore. We also anticipate interest from international businessman from the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

These discerning guests seek discretion and subtlety over opulence, preferring a sanctuary of resort living, with the services of an ultra-luxury hotel.”

‘The Club at Capella Singapore’ consists of 72 sea facing suites and nine manors with private pools. The luxury of space is on offer, with suites up to 3,821 square feet (355 square meters), including sea-facing suites and duplexes, and the Manors providing up to 5,640 square feet (524 square meters) of personal and private sanctuary.

Partially furnished by renowned interior designer, Jaya Ibrahim, guests will find the interior neutral earth-tone color palate soothing and sophisticated. Units are fully furnished with spacious walk-in wardrobes, Miele kitchen equipment, Sony 46-inch high definition flat screen television with full cable access and a Bose home entertainment system. Each accommodation option is complete with a stunning view of the sea or picturesque gardens. The free-standing Manors are each in a class of its own featuring a private swimming pool and spacious bathrooms with outdoor showers. Exclusively for long stay guests, ‘The Club at Capella Singapore’ provides access to a private clubhouse with a pool, tennis court, gym, guest lounge and function room. Two private entrance points, leading directly to the scenic Palawan beach provides guests with an exclusive access to a host of hip eateries, restaurants and bars. Connect to the southernmost point of continental Asia via a bridge to enjoy a spectacular and romantic sunset.

Guests will have full access to all facilities within the hotel, including property-wide internet access. Other amenities include three outdoor cascading pools, Auriga Spa and a choice of restaurants. Additionally, Capella Singapore’s dedicated staff is on hand to assist guests, including personal assistants and housekeeping, to ensure all needs are fulfilled.

Hotel and ‘The Club at Capella Singapore’ guests are just next door to Sentosa Island’s world-renowned amenities and facilities, including the exclusive Sentosa Golf Club, where guests can enjoy preferential access to one of Asia’s top championship golf courses. A draw for nautical enthusiasts, Capella’s personal assistants can easily arrange for rental of yachts at the nearby exclusive Marina Club.

Sitting on 30 acres of rolling hills on Sentosa Island, the exclusivity of Capella Singapore’s prime location is unrivalled. ‘The Club at Capella Singapore’ offers guests the luxury of resort living, yet is only minutes from the urban city center, and its bustling financial, shopping and dining districts.

For bookings, please contact our Club Sales Manager, Penny Lim at direct telephone +65 6591 5015 or email penny.lim@capellahotels.com

About Capella Hotels and Resorts:

Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today’s top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry.

Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail – combined with the amenities and activities of the world’s great luxury hotels and resorts. Led by founder Horst Schulze, Capella is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match. Capella is opening world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand); Capella Dunboy Castle (Castletownbere, Ireland); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore); Capella Telluride (Telluride, Colorado); and Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel (Velden, Austria). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com

About Capella Singapore:

Located on Singapore’s premier resort destination, Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore offers an inspiring natural setting while providing easy access to Singapore’s financial and shopping districts. The flagship property for Capella Hotels and Resorts in Asia promises the ultimate in personalized service and represents a new standard of luxury in Asia, combining the best of old and new Singapore. Capella Singapore offers the most spacious accommodations in Singapore.

The 112 guestrooms include two Colonial Manors, villas that feature private plunge pools and outdoor bathtubs, suites and premier rooms. In addition, Capella Singapore will offer the opportunity for extended stays with full access to the hotel’s facilities via The Club at Capella Singapore. These long stay offerings will include 72 sea-facing suites and duplexes, 9 manors with private pools.

For more information or to plan an event at Capella Singapore, please visit www.capellasingapore.com

Malaysian Borneo’s award-winning new luxury villa estate resort, The Kudat Riviera, has added the cream of the culinary crop to its world-class team with the appointment of Dutch master Davy Minten as executive chef de cuisine. With extensive experience of heading up Michelin-starred kitchens in the Netherlands,

Minten brings a unique flair for creating a truly participatory culinary experience and mouthwatering masterpieces befitting one of the world’s most spectacular and unforgettable new destinations.

Opening in Sabah in Autumn 2009, The Kudat Riviera is a unique mixed-use development offering unparalleled seclusion and the ultimate in eco-friendly luxury, in stunning natural surroundings.

Along six kilometres of breathtaking virgin shorelines, hilltops and clifftops, paparazzi-proofed two- to six-bedroom villas nestle in their own private estates of up to eight acres each, including spectacular private infinity pool and manicured gardens.

The Kudat Riviera will be the ultimate exclusive resort for discerning travellers with an appreciation of the wonders of the natural world: With unrivalled marine and terrestrial biodiversity, the region offers extraordinary wildlife and rainforest experiences, and some of the most celebrated diving in the world.

Minten began his career with a traineeship at the one Michelin-starred Restaurant der Bloasbalg before taking up his first professional position as sous chef at another one Michelin-starred restaurant, the 400-cover Restaurant Chateau Neercanne in Maastricht.

After subsequently helping open the renowned Restaurant Cadel Biro, also in Maastricht, Minten moved on to the one Michelin-starred Chateau St. Gerlach, in Houthem-Valkenburg, where he was promoted within one year from sous chef to chef de cuisine. Minten’s responsibilities at this Small Luxury Hotel of the World included designing recipes and menus; managing the hotel’s several restaurants and banqueting operation; and heading up a team of 14 staff.

In 2004 Minten launched Sjiek Kookpunt VOF, two culinary outlets in Maastricht offering cookery classes, catering services and the sale of home-made products, before taking his entrepreneurial approach to the next level in 2006 with the opening of Cucina Mosae 100% Gusto BV, a 3,000sqm culinary emporium comprising 14 separate high-end food and beverage outlets and capable of hosting banqueting parties for up to 1,400 guests.

Supported by his 15-strong kitchen staff, Minten oversaw all of Cucina Mosae’s myriad delights, including a Mediterranean lunch restaurant; a fine patisserie and bakery; a specialist retail cookshop; and a comprehensive retail range of homemade food products, from marmalades to sauces to pastas.

Says Phil Dobson, chief executive officer of The Kudat Riviera’s operating and management company Exquisite Borneo Villas, “Davy brings passion, flair, and a wealth of expertise in delivering top class, bespoke culinary experiences in anything from exclusive one-on-one to large scale banqueting contexts. We are delighted to have attracted such a renowned and creative international executive chef to our team as we prepare for the opening of The Kudat Riviera”.

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Ill., is offering value-driven meetings, events and wedding packages this winter.

Eagle Ridge Resort sits on 6,800 acres about 150 miles west of Chicago. Valid through March 31, the packages are designed for all group sizes and requests. The “Take The Chill Off” winter meeting package starts at $119 for single occupancy per night.

The package includes a 10 percent discount on audio/visual, complimentary general session room, complimentary VIP amenity, breakfast, and hot cocoa and hot apple cider breaks.

The “Wish it Was Summer” package, priced from $119 per night, single occupancy, includes 10 percent AV discount, complimentary general session room, complimentary VIP amenity, continental breakfast and Wii activity breaks.

The “Winter Wonderland Wedding Package,” priced from $69 per person, includes a customized event by an Eagle Ridge wedding coordinator, room rental waived for the reception, complimentary breakfast meeting room, complimentary cake cutting, complimentary one night’s lodging for bride and groom, hardwood dance floors and special off-season guest room rates.

For more information, call 800-892-2269 or visit www.eagleridge.com

The Pierre, the iconic hotel on New York’s Central Park at Fifth Avenue and 61st Street, has completed the final phase of a $100 million renovation with the opening of 11 new Grand Suites, including the Presidential Suite.

The Pierre, the U.S. flagship for Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, now offers 189 residential-style guest rooms, including 49 suites. First-floor public areas were reconfigured to accommodate a reception area and Two E, a lounge and bar that serves light plates, afternoon tea and classic cocktails in what was the original reading room.

A new restaurant will open next month; Le Caprice is the first location outside of London that will serve European favorites.

Fine arts consultant Mortimer Chatterjee, a former Christie’s U.K. auction house executive turned Mumbai gallery owner, selected artwork to complement the guestroom and lobby designs.

Three new boardrooms, one with video teleconferencing equipment, now adjoin the business center on the fourth floor and can accommodate meetings of up to 75.

The hotel’s banquet spaces on the second floor can accommodate private events for up to 1,500 guests and were extensively restored in 2007 as part of the first phase of renovations.

The 11 one- and two-bedroom Grand Suites are the hotel’s most premier spaces.

Each features its own look, with custom furnishings, hand-crafted finishes and details such as silk and brocade fabrics,

Murano glass chandeliers and hand-knotted carpets. They also feature Bang & Olufsen audio and Sony home theater systems and high-speed wired and wireless Internet connections. Subtle touches reflect the Indian heritage of Taj Hotels: Jewel tones and traditional decorative motifs pay homage to the royal Rajput dynasties that created the palaces in India now welcoming Taj guests, while contemporary artwork showcases Indian artists. In addition, many suites feature hand-colored wood engravings that depict various historic scenes of New York.

For more information, call 800-743-7734 or visit www.tajhotels.com/pierre

The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, New York City,NY -  Hotel property The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, 5 Star, 2 East 61st Street At Fifth Avenue in New York City, NY, United States

Trafalgar Tours is offering a new “Be My Guest” program in the Hawaiian Islands, which allows visitors to dine on the grounds of a local organic farming family at Kapalua Farms in West Maui.

After an interpretive walking tour of the organic produce and pineapple fields led by a farm guide, visitors enjoy a luncheon of signature Hawaiian specialties grown on the farm in a location of stunning ocean views and cultivated pasturelands.

The “Be My Guest” dining experience is offered on the eight-day Hawaiian Explorer, the 13-day Hawaii Four Island Adventure tour, the 10-day Best of Hawaii tour, and the 11-day Hawaiian Discovery tour in 2010.

Other new additions to these tours include visits to an unusual local coral jewelry design center in Oahu and a working coffee plantation on the Big Island.

As an example, the Hawaiian Explorer includes all inter-island flights, three categories of accommodations, a luau, and plenty of other add-ins for prices starting at $2,035 per person double occupancy.

For information and reservations, contact Trafalgar at 800-854-0103

or visit www.trafalgartours.com

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc and Interlink Group will open the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino in November. Located adjacent to the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan’s newest commercial and residential district, the new 503-room property will accommodate both business and leisure travelers, offering meeting facilities, a full-service casino and resort-like amenities, including a sundeck/pool, spa and retail space.

Sheraton Puerto Rico will be the first new full-service hotel and casino built in San Juan in more than 10 years and is part of a $6 billion worldwide effort to revitalize Starwood’s most global, iconic brand. This effort includes an investment of over $2 billion in new hotels internationally and, in North America, an investment of $2.3 billion in new hotels, $1.5 billion in renovations and $400 million in signature brand initiatives.

Sheraton Puerto Rico’s superior meeting facilities include 35,000 square feet of meeting space, access to more than 580,000 square feet of additional space at the adjacent Convention Center and the largest hotel ballroom in the San Juan metropolitan area.

Guests attending meetings will have access to several open-air balcony verandas and dedicated outdoor event space on a 57,000-square-foot pool deck.

The hotel is also the first and only property in the Caribbean pursuing LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

At 20,000 square feet, the hotel’s casino, which is operated by CCHRP Hospitality, will be the largest in Puerto Rico and will offer a circular casino bar and entertainment space — the first in Puerto Rico.

The smoke-free 24-hour casino will feature 448 slot machines, 16 table games, a full player’s reward program, state-of-the-art specialty video, sound and light features and the island’s first multi-denominational slot machines.

“The Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino is a $210 million investment to create the area’s premier hotel for both business and leisure travelers, with exceptional offerings for guests either at work or at play” said Federico J. Sanchez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Interlink Group.