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Omni Mount Washington Hotel - Bretton Woods, NH

If you like skiing this is the place for you this cold winter, with prices starting at $98.00 a night.

Omni Mount Washington Hotel first opened in 1902 as The Mount Washington Hotel, an opulent resort in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. In its early days, the hotel catered to wealthy elite and celebrities from New York and Boston with uncommon amenities such as imported china, a private telephone system, and the latest in heating and plumbing technology. It was widely considered the most luxurious hotel of the time. More than 100 years and $80 million in renovations later, the hotel is a National Historic Landmark, and it continues to radiate luxury with a AAA Four Diamond restaurant and spacious, beautifully appointed guest rooms.

$519-Balcony: 7-Night Caribbean Cruise w/$300 Credit on the Norwegian Epic

For $519 per person, cruise the Caribbean in a balcony cabin aboard Norwegian Epic -- voted the Best Cruise Ship by Travel Weekly readers. This deal also includes $300 onboard credit per cabin.

Sail roundtrip Miami for seven nights to Ocho Rios, Costa Maya and Cozumel for the following per-person rates: 

• $519 ... Feb. 9
• $549 ... Feb. 16; March 23, 30

Indulge in fare from more than 21 dining options, splash around at the aqua park or relax at the adults-only pool deck. The Epic features entertainment including Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams and the first ice bar at sea.

Click here for more information on this deal. This is part of a larger Norwegian Cruise Line sale featuring itineraries worldwide.

Note: Taxes are an additional $115 per person.

Aydinli Cave House Hotel in Turkey

Aydinli Cave House a boutique in Turkey is a family-run guesthouse set in the heart of picturesque old town Goreme.

Aydinli Cave House is totally unique. Carved from the natural rock and stone of Cappadocia, the guesthouse is located just a short stroll from the Goreme village centre. There are six individually-styled rooms that offer comfortable and relaxed accomodation furnished with beautiful, locally-made carpets and family antiques.

During restoration of the guesthouse every care was taken to provide modern comforts for guests, while maintaining the orginal structure of the house. This includes rock-cut features of the traditional cave dwellings for which Cappadocia is famous.

Terraced areas offer uninterupted views over the Goreme village centre and famous fairy chimneys, the stunning Rose Valley, and beyond, to the snow-capped Aragus Mountain.
Aydinli Cave House is a five-minute walk uphill from the town centre within easy reach of the bus station, cafes, restaurants and shops. Average price between 70 and 110 Euros a night.

The Cancun Wedding Destination of Your Dreams

Let the Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas make your Cancun wedding dreams come true.  Imagine warm breezes, dazzling flowers and the Caribbean Ocean as your backdrop.  Nestled between the Mexican Caribbean and Nichupte Lagoon on Cancun Island, the luxurious Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas offers a breathtaking setting and complete wedding packages for your Cancun destination wedding. 

Continue the celebration with a reception in our grand ballroom or for a more intimate affair choose from an array of indoor and outdoor locations. 

This is the ideal location for all your wedding celebration needs: from ceremonies, rehearsal dinners and receptions, to the perfect honeymoon and a farewell brunch.  When the time comes to create the Cancun wedding of your dreams, choose the Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas.

Book your wedding event at any of our distinctive Omni hotels or resorts and receive a complimentary honeymoon stay at one of 14 premier resort destinations. Contact your wedding planner for details. View Brochure

For more information on Destination Weddeings in Cancun or to schedule a consultation, please contact our Wedding Specialist at:[email protected] or tel: 011-52-998-881-0633.

Hotel week Boston Ma

This photo of Boston Harbor Hotel is courtesy of TripAdvisorp>Introducing Hotel Week Boston – your inside source for securing amazing deals and experiences at Boston’s best hotels from February 16 – 23, 2014.

All packages will were crafted exclusively for Hotel Week Boston, and represent at least a 30 percent discount off of the hotel’s best available rate and include amenities such as overnight valet parking. Availability is limited, so book your Hotel Week Boston reservation today.

The creators, Elizabeth Stefan and Kim Greiner of Summer Street Communications, are passionate about travel and the city of Boston. After seeing the success similar hotel weeks have had at encouraging tourism in other cities, they thought — Boston should have a week dedicated to hotels too! Together they have 20 years of combined experience working with the hospitality industry.

Hotel Week Boston is positioned over February School Vacation, and gives guests the opportunity to treat themselves to a mini-vacation in the city. HWB guests will also have access to exclusive deals at cultural organizations throughout the city, such as two-for-one admission at Zoo New England and the ICA/Boston; discounted tickets at Disney on Ice and the Jose Mateo Ballet.

Windstar Cruises-Greek Isles, Turkey, and Black Sea

Windstar Cruises is your elegant white yacht that seems custom-made for the lyrical lands of the Black and Aegean Seas. Explore the golden age of Greece and the vestiges of Ottoman glory along shores that are as beautiful and untouched today as they were centuries ago. Sense the ghosts of Soviet might in Balkan dachas and wander medieval towns that have watched empires rise and fall, and remained to tell the tale.

		Greek Isles & Turkish Delights Athens to Istanbul Explore the hidden delights of the Greek Isles, the Turkish coasts, and the greatest icons of civilization on this, our signature voyage. >More
		Pride of the Aegean - New in 2014 on Star Pride! Athens to Istanbul Explore the breadth of the Aegean Sea, from the azure tip of Crete to the soaring spires of Istanbul, in one comprehensive 9-day voyage. >More
		Black Sea Tapestry - New in 2014 on Star Pride! Istanbul to Istanbul Explore the transcendent magic of Istanbul and the enigmatic, once hidden, wonders of Europe’s Black Sea in signature Windstar yachting style. >More
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Hotel Cinco in Mexico

Tired of the cold winter weather? Hotel CINCO combines the super gorgeous Pacific coastline of Mexico with an unpretentious, pristine organic living experience in a refined atmosphere. Here, a healthy lifestyle is paramount, but shoes are optional. Local, farm-to-table fare is standard, but there’s tuna too. Just ask our fishermen. Oh, and as much yoga and stand-up paddle boarding that you can handle. Hotel Cinco (doubles from $290 to $350).

The New Yoo2 Hotel Taksim Square Istanbul Turkey

One of my favorite citys in the world has opened yet another great hotel. Situated in the heart of Istanbul, Yoo2 Taksim Square Hotel is within walking distance of Taksim Gezi Park and Taksim Square. Also nearby are Dolmabahce Palace and Galata Tower.

Hotel Features. 
Dining options at this Istanbul hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Business amenities include small meeting rooms andaudiovisual equipment. The staff can provide concierge services and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities include a fitness facility, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an elevator (lift). The property has designated areas for smoking.

Guestrooms. 
The 59 air-conditioned guestrooms at Yoo2 Taksim Square Hotel include minibars and safes. Guests can use the in-room complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Rooms are equipped withLCD TVs with cable channels. All accommodations provide desks and phones. Bathrooms offershowers, bathrobes, hair dryers, and slippers.

A Yacht Hotel The Sunborn London

Opening in the first quarter of 2014 the new Sunborn London will be located on the waterfront at the western end of the Royal Victoria Dock.

The yacht hotel will incorporate 138 spacious guest rooms over 5 floors including 2 Royal Suites, along with an elegant reception area, bar and lounge, fine-dining restaurant, banqueting facilities, auditorium, conference rooms, as well as 3-level event venue with terraces facing towards Canary Wharf.

Located at the western end of Royal Victoria Dock, Sunborn London will become an important landmark in one of the city’s most affluent commercial areas.

Next door to the ExCel London – with nearby venues including Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena, Olympic Park, and exciting new visitor attractions the Siemens Crystal and Emirates Airline – will make the new hotel a very popular base for business and leisure travellers alike.

Visit Sunborn London’s website - www.sunbornlondon.com

Great waterfront cities

"Some cities around the world are intrinsically tied to their harbours, coastlines and bays, their geographic location shaping the way they develop and how their residents interact with the urban landscape and with each other.

Taken from “world’s best” lists in publications such as Travel + Leisureand organisations like Project for Public Spaces, these five cities combine fantastic waterfronts with generously-sized parks, top-notch restaurants and cultural musts, making them truly wonderful places to live, work and visit." Read more