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Australia’s newest luxury hotel, Saffire, located on the East Coast of Tasmania near Freycinet, is now open.

“This project is one of great significance for our company, and is the culmination of years of market research and careful planning,” said Greg Farrell, Pure Tasmania managing director.

“We wanted to ensure we built a development that was sympathetic to this beautiful area and its environs, yet still offers guests the most unforgettable experiences in accommodation, food and wine, activities and most of all, Saffire Service.”

Distinct in its design, exclusive in its features and set apart by its approach to individually tailored experiences and service, Saffire’s approach is not constrained by traditional five-star ratings and standards, but instead sets a new direction for holidays and accommodations in Australia.

Saffire features 20 luxury suites, each offering sweeping views of Great Oyster Bay and the Hazards Mountains with complete privacy from the neighboring suites. Exclusive Signature Experiences have been developed accessing little-known areas of the Freycinet Peninsula, and a range of other activities can be tailored to suit guests’ desires.

For more information, visit www.saffire-freycinet.com.au

Leading Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia Golf Tour Operator Golfasian is now presenting golf holiday makers with the opportunity to Golf in Malaysia.

“During the recent months we have received an increasing amount of requests for Malaysia Golf Tour Packages. Given Malaysia’s beautifully designed golf courses, fascinating hotels & resorts, superb infrastructure, and friendly hospitality, we have decided to add Malaysia Golf as an additional Asian Golf Destination,” explained Mark Siegel, Managing Director of Golfasian.

Malaysia boost roughly 40 playable golf courses (out of around 200 golf courses), with the majority located in and around Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, Johor in Peninsular Malaysia, and the islands Penang and Langkawi. “The The Golf Club Datai Bay in Langkawi, the Saujana Golf & Country Club in Kuala Lumpur, and the The Mines Resort & Golf Club in KL are certainly three must play golf courses for those who want the premier Malaysia Golf Holiday experience,” Mark Siegel continued.

Besides great golf, Malaysia offers an immense range of attractions and outdoor activities for any age and group size.

As Golfasian’s Business Development Manager, Pascal Orczech, said “From the well-known 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur to Malacca, famous for its history, climbing Mount Kunabalu, experiencing the limestone caves of Sarawak or snorkeling at Perhentian Island – Malaysia has it all and more!”

The 12 Days ‘Malaysia Golfing Experience’ golf package is the perfect entrance golf tour for those who are unfamiliar with golf in Malaysia and want to experience only the best in a reasonable amount of time.

Due to Malaysia’s close proximity to Thailand with only 50 minutes flight time between Langkawi and Phuket or 1 hour and 15 minutes from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket, nothing stands in the way for a multi-country Asia Golf Holiday. “Our 15 Days ‘Malaysia and Thailand Golf Tour’ is one of our most often requested Malaysia/Thailand Golf Tour Packages,” explained Pascal Orczech.

Golfasian has added the best Malaysia Golf Courses and most unique Malaysia Golf Tour Packages to its website at www.golfasian.com

If you have not yet planned your 2010 golf holiday, try Malaysia Golf – you will take home an Asian Golf Holiday Experience you won’t forget anytime soon.

About Golfasian

Established in 1997, Golfasian is the leading golf tour operator in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia & Malaysia. Golf tour business success, including more than 27,389 golfers to date, is based on the high level of service provided to golfers and agents.

All golf tours are tailor-made to match the interests and needs of golfers worldwide. Recommended golf courses and hotels are carefully selected and matched to each golfer’s preferences.

Golfers have many choices for a Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia & Malaysia golf tour operator. Golfasian hopes to have the opportunity to provide service; so that you and your client’s have the opportunity to experience the world’s best golf resorts, and enjoy a truly memorable and authentic Asian golf vacation.

Bebe Spa Sanctuary, pronounced ‘behm-beh’, at Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji has introduced three new, decadent spa treatments to its extensive and specialised treatment menu.

The ultimate pinnacle of luxury in Fiji, Bebe Spa is located on the hilltop of Vakalomalagi Hill – Heavenly Hill – with breathtaking views over the lush, undulating landscape and the crystalline ocean.

The new signature treatments utilise some of the finest quality beauty products in the world and combine both East and West influences to compliment the other luxurious and unique treatments on the Bebe Spa menu.

New to Bebe’s treatment menu is the Bebe Vakaviti Signature Massage, which seamlessly unites traditional Fijian massage techniques with an ancient Hawaiian massage style.

This treatment uses light massage and stretching and gentle application of warm towels to draw out tension, re-align the body and leave the mind and spirit in a complete state of serenity.

Bebe’s exfoliation and detoxification treatments are taken to new heights by the new Tropical Salt Mousse Exfoliation and Tropical Escape treatments.

Both treatments utilise a tantalising body brushing technique and salt mousse exfoliation, expelling impurities and improving circulation before each treatment together with the natural anti-aging properties of papaya and pineapple in a lotion or wrap to smooth, nourish and rejuvenate the skin.

Comparable in technique, treatment and quality to any of the world best 5-star day spas, Bebe Spa treatments start from as little as AUD$71.

Bebe Spa Sanctuary houses eight treatment rooms, uniquely suspended from the main structure, which feature private balconies and open-air showers or sunken spa-baths with panoramic views.

The hilltop Bebe Spa offers a range of face, body and massage treatments, some of which are uniquely Fijian – such as the Bobo massage, in which the masseuse uses warm coconut oil and arm, elbow and forearm movement to relieve muscle tension.

Bebe Spa Sanctuary combines escape and experience, giving guests spectacular views, personalised care and sublime relaxation.

For additional information visit www.outriggerfiji.com , www.bebespafiji.com

Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises at 42nd Street, operator of New York City’s most famous boat ride, is introducing a new lunch cruise on June 17, 2010

. Setting sail on World Yacht’s Duchess, the lunch cruise will run every Thursday to Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. through Oct. 30.

Boarding at 11:30 a.m. and departing from Pier 81 at noon, the lunch cruise will include a buffet lunch complemented by music en route to the Statue of Liberty and a narrated tour on the ride back.

Lunch will include a blend of classic American fare, including chicken piccata, penne a la primavera, a medley of fresh seasonal vegetables and New York-style cheesecake.

The full menu is available at www.worldyacht.com

Traditional World Yacht cruises offer a celebratory, romantic experience on the Hudson River. Circle Line cruises are geared towards passengers seeking an in-depth, narrated tour on the history and sights of Manhattan, with several sightseeing cruises available, ranging from 30 minutes to three hours.

Circle Line’s new lunch cruises will offer the best of both worlds at an accessible price.

Tickets will be $47 for adults and $24.60 for children under the age of 12.

Seating on Circle Line’s Lunch Cruise will be assigned only.

For reservations or more information, call 212-630-8100 or visit

www.worldyacht.com

or www.circleline42.com

The Shirley Marvin, An Extended-Stay Hotel, is opening this week in Seattle’s historic Columbia City neighborhood.

The hotel will offer four affordable, fully furnished five-room apartment suites for minimum 30-day stays. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room, a living room, a bedroom with a queen-size bed, and walk-in closets. Units also have balconies, porches and private, landscaped courtyards. The Shirley is appointed with vintage furnishings that complement the classic, 1930s brick-clad building.

For more information, visit www.shirleymarvin.com

With summer almost here and the kids nearly out of school, many families have vacation on their minds.

SpringHill Suites Orlando at SeaWorld hotel has the answer with several fun and affordable Orlando SeaWorld vacation packages that offer families the chance to explore SeaWorld and Aquatica water park.

Aquatica and SeaWorld Buy Three, Get Two Nights Free package includes deluxe accommodations, “Length of Stay” tickets to Aquatica and SeaWorld, toys for each child, SeaWorld Guest Value Card with special offers including free preferred parking, ride-again pass for Kraken, Journey to Atlantis, and Wild Arctic.

SeaWorld Orlando Kids Play & Stay Free Package includes deluxe accommodations, tickets to SeaWorld, SeaWorld Welcome Gift, SeaWorld Guest Value Card with free preferred parking, 50 percent off child’s dinner at Dine With Shamu, $10 off Sharks Deep Dive, $10 off Makahiki Luau.

Aquatica & SeaWorld Package includes deluxe accommodations, “Length of Stay” tickets to both Aquatica and SeaWorld, ttoy for each child and SeaWorld Guest Value Card.

For reservations or more information, call 407-354-1176 or visit

www.marriott.com/mcoss

Thompson Hotels, a collection of service and design-driven hotels in major urban centers, announced its trans-Atlantic expansion with the planned addition of Belgraves, a Thompson Hotel to its portfolio.

In a joint venture with The Harilela Group, Belgraves is scheduled to open in summer 2011 in London’s affluent Belgravia neighborhood, featuring architecture and design by British designer Tara Bernerd and architectural design by EPR Architects.

The 85-room hotel will include an 80-seat signature restaurant, an intimate library bar and a fitness center. Blending traditional British hospitality with an American bohemian attitude, Belgraves will interpret the Thompson luxury experience in London, joining the on-going creative movement in design, dining and art that is currently forging the “new Britannia.”

For more information, visit www.thompsonhotels.com

Carlson Hotels announced that the Radisson St. Martin Resort, Marina & Spa will become the first Radisson Blu hotel in the Caribbean.

Located in Anse Marcel on the French side of the island, the resort will transition to a Radisson Blu beginning in June 2010, incorporating new skills training, physical investments and in-room amenities.

Up to $1.5 billion is being invested to position Radisson in North America and the Caribbean as a powerful, globally consistent, bifurcated brand.

Radisson offers guests a choice of an upscale hospitality experience at Radisson hotels, or an upper-upscale experience at Radisson Blu hotels.

At both Radisson and Radisson Blu, guests will enjoy the brand’s contemporary essence, style and services.

From individualized room designs to the brand’s own restaurants and bars, from purposeful meetings and events facilities to state of the art fitness and wellness offerings, the basics are designed to be engaging, holistic and relevant.

Radisson Blu features flagship properties in prime locations, including major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations around the world.

“As a flagship Radisson resort, the transition of this St. Martin property advances our tiered brand strategy and further establishes Radisson in the upper-upscale hotel segment,” said Thorsten Kirschke, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Carlson Hotels, The Americas. Located 25 minutes from Princess Juliana International Airport via the resort’s exclusive water shuttle service, Radisson Blu Hotel, St. Martin is comprised of 63 suites and 189 guestrooms highlighted with a Caribbean color palette, open-air architecture and classic West Indies furnishings.

The hotel features a secluded beach, an infinity pool, Le Spa incorporating Carita and La Sultane De Saba products, signature dining experiences at C Le Restaurant, a guest enrichment program and a 150-slip marina. The resort is minutes from Grand Case, regarded as the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean,” for its numerous acclaimed restaurants.

The recently opened Lodge at Deadwood in Deadwood, S.D., has opened a 16,000-square-foot meeting and convention facility for large regional and national gatherings.

The meeting space can accommodate up to 1,700 people. The casino features poker, blackjack and slot machines. The Lodge at Deadwood includes 140 guest rooms and suites, a restaurant, sports bar and a year-round indoor water park.

The $47 million lodge is on 25 acres at the base of Mount Roosevelt, along Highway 85, a couple of miles outside of Deadwood. For more information, visit www.deadwoodlodge.com  Read the Jetsetters Magazine Feature about Lodge at Deadwood.

Oceania Cruises has launched a multi-million dollar initiative to update and enhance its fleet.

The “Pillars of Distinction” program centers on the three hallmarks of the Oceania experience: comfort, cuisine and service.

The 684-guest Nautica, the first Oceania ship to undergo the update, re-entered service June 4. Sister ship Insignia will incorporate Pillars of Distinction in November and Regatta in January. All work will occur during regularly scheduled dry-docks.

Pillars of Distinction amenities and design highlights will be incorporated on Oceania’s two new ships, currently under construction in Italy. The 1,258-guest Marina joins the fleet in January and a sister ship, Riviera, is scheduled for delivery in April 2012.

Under the new program, Oceania staterooms and Penthouse Suites will be enhanced with more luxurious amenities and new décor highlights. The focal point will be custom tufted headboards with nail-head trim mounted on floor-to-ceiling Wenge walnut panels.

The new Prestige Tranquility Beds are composed of 400 encapsulated springs in seven zones that are covered by two inches of memory foam, a two-inch-thick cushion filled with gel and chamomile-infused fiber tops.

In addition, all beds will be dressed with 1,000-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens, duvets and a down comforter.

All accommodations will be outfitted with refrigerated mini bars, wall sconces and bedside reading lamps, as well as updated furnishings and bath amenities.

Oceania will add new décor in Polo Grill, enhance menus in Terrace Café and Toscana, and introduce Canyon Ranch Spa Cuisine. Polo Grill is Oceania’s most popular alternative restaurant, which offers dry-aged prime beef, chops and poultry, plus seafood, including Maine lobster. Pillars of Distinction enhancements include new leather chairs and carpeting and drapes in hues of crimson, claret, gold and hunter.

Terrace Café, a casual venue with indoor and outdoor seating, will expand its breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Sushi, sashimi and made-to-order pasta dishes will be complemented with regional delicacies in select destinations. Toscana, the upscale Italian venue, will add a gourmet olive oil menu and favorite family recipes from staff and crew.

In the second phase of its partnership with Canyon Ranch, breakfast, lunch and dinner menus in both the Grand Dining Room and Terrace Café will feature “Spa Cuisine” selections developed by the culinary team at Canyon Ranch Health Resorts. Canyon Ranch opened the onboard spas in 2009.

Oceania also will expand its onboard enrichment program as part of the Pillars of Distinction initiative.

On select sailings, Canyon Ranch Healthy Living Experts will offer classes and workshops addressing lifestyle change, healthy living, stress management and a variety of other topics.

Oceania also will enhance its shore experiences in many ports. New tours and excursions include visits to the pope’s private place of worship at the Vatican, an Alaskan Chef’s Table and photo safaris in Kenya, among others. Pillars of Distinction is an ongoing initiative, with more updates and enhancements to be announced.

For more information, call 800-531-5658 or visit www.OceaniaCruises.com