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Meliá Hotels International – Where “Everything is Possible”

2013-11-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bar at Sol Marina Palace

Meliá Hotels International, founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallora, is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and the largest hotel chain in Spain and across the continent to Eastern Europe. By way of revealing some of the world’s most fabulous hotels, here’s some examples of Spanish hospitality you may not be aware of.

Tags: Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, luxury, Meliá Hotels, Melia Hotels International, Palma de Mallorca, resort, Spain

Aqua Vista Hotels – Dreams that Become Memories

2013-11-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Mill Houses Hotel & Suites and Aqua Vista

Aqua Vista Hotels is a collection of exceptional boutique properties catering to virtually every type of traveller, and guaranteeing memorable experiences tailored to guests’ special needs and desires. Now if this is not selective enough, or following the “guest experience” trend trending these days, we don’t know what is.

Tags: Aqua Vista Hotels, crete, Greece, luxury, resort, Santorini

A Place with a Great Spirit – Čapí Hnízdo, Czech Republic

2013-11-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Čapí Hnízdo (the Stork’s Nest in English) is a unique resort, center for luxury accommodation, corporate/social events and leisure activities set in the beautiful countryside Czech landscape, less than 50km southeast of Prague, between Benešov and Olbramovice. In the heart of the picturesque Benešov landscape, guests can enjoy a high-class accommodation, fine international cuisine and […]

Tags: Benešov, Čapí Hnízdo, Czech Republic, Czech resorts, leisure, luxury, Olbramovice, Prague, Prague resorts, resort

The Best Kept Secret in Ski Getaways

2011-12-20 by Guest Author

Skiiers and snowboarders are sure to be interested in this little-known ski resort recently named “2011-2012’s Best-Kept Secret” by Ski Magazine.

Tags: getaway, resort, resort stay, resorts, ski, ski resorts, skiing, travel, vacation, vacation destinations

Mammoth Mountain Resort Swings Into Summer

2011-06-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

mammoth mountain

If you’re looking for an interesting way to entertain your dad this Father’s Day, look no further than a day of golfing and skiing action at the Mammoth Mountain resort in California – they’ve just announced a superb deal on a ski + golf package running from June 17 till July 4 for just $79! Visitors can […]

Tags: father's day, golf, golfing, Mammoth mountain, resort, sierra star golf course, ski + golf package, skiing, snowboarding

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