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Features Of Holland America Alaska Cruises


Features Of Holland America Alaska Cruises

by Denise Walker


Holland America Alaska Cruises are the best cruises to Alaska. The Holland America Cruise Line specializes in Alaskan cruises and travel to the Yukon Territory. It is one of the oldest cruise lines around with nearly 140 years in the travel business.

The Holland America cruise liners are designed specifically for travel to Alaska. They have wide-open bows and wraparound decks. The lounges offer panoramic views. Passengers are offered complementary hot chocolate throughout the cruise.

Holland America is known for its amenities, including the staterooms, many of which have private verandas. The Mariner's Dream bed is an exclusive feature of their cruises. The cruise line also provides fine linens and 24 hour room service. Passengers can take advantage of the relaxing atmosphere of the Greenhouse Spa and Salon.

Passengers are offered an array of activities to participate in that highlight Alaskan culture. You can participate in the Native Artist-in-Residence program. You can listen to lectures or learn how to make native crafts. The on-board naturalist provides information about the environment and wildlife.

The Exploration Café is a hands-on experience into the Tlingit culture. You can learn how to prepare food Alaskan style in the Culinary Arts Center. You can also take advantage of the various food selections on board offered in the various dining areas.

You can get land tours with your Holland America cruise package. You can explore Alaska's national parks. You can go on hikes or go on the wild side on the rapids. Guided horseback tours are great ways to explore nature. You plan your own adventures. You can travel by Holland America railcar or bus. Both include state-of-the-art amenities and educational opportunities.

Land tours make your Alaska cruise more enriching because you get to explore the landscape of Alaska. You can learn about anything related to Alaska and its culture. Your cruise director can help you plan your cruise so you get the most out of your experience.

The Holland America Alaska Cruises offer unique experiences for the entire family. They provide comprehensive sea and land packages to make your Alaskan experience memorable. And it is all available with highest quality service and elegance. Visit Alaska in style
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The 10 Most Luxurious Hotels In America

The 10 Most Luxurious Hotels In America

by Mark Scriven


Attempting to list America's top ten luxury hotels will always be difficult, since there are many criteria by which to judge hotels - whether they are best for business travellers, holidaymakers, families and so on. That said, here is a list of hotels that should meet the demands of the most discerning luxury traveller.

Four Seasons - Los Angeles Billed as European grace combined with Beverly Hills style, The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles features a landscaped, rooftop pool and Jacuzzi and a luxurious full-service spa with a steam sauna. The award-winning Gardens Restaurant offers California-Mediterranean cuisine. In every room there is a high-speed Internet connection, and the hotel is ten minutes by car from downtown Hollywood.

Grand America Hotel - Salt Lake City, Utah In downtown Salt Lake City, the 24-storey Grand America Hotel has 775 luxurious rooms and suites that feature European-style furnishings, with stunning views to the Rocky Mountains. There is a world-class spa and the fitness centre leads to indoor and outdoor pools. The in-house audio-visual systems are state-of-the-art and the popular Garden Café features American seasonal cuisine.

JW Marriott Camelback Inn - Scottsdale, AZ This well-known Scottsdale resort, set on 125 acres of landscaped desert, includes a 36-hole championship golf course, two heated swimming pools, a luxury spa, and a large conference facility. There are 453 spacious, Pueblo-style 'casitas', including 27 suites, some with private pools. Resort restaurants include Golf Grill, Hoppin' Jacks, and Sprouts.

Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown - Washington, D.C. Located in Washington DC's fashionable Georgetown district, with 86 guest rooms and suites, the Ritz-Carlton merges contemporary and historic architecture. Within walking distance of many shopping districts, fine dining choices, trendy nightclubs, and the waterfront, the hotel is also only minutes from the Kennedy Centre. There are meeting facilities for up to 90 people, and a fourteen-screen movie theatre.

Ritz-Carlton - Central Park South, New York With expansive views of Central Park and extraordinary, personal service, this 261-room and 48-suite hotel is much in demand by celebrities and royalty. Elegant rooms and suites are lavish, with fine furnishings and all amenities. French cuisine is served at the Atelier restaurant, and beauty treatments are available at La Prairie salon.

The American Club - Kohler, Wisconsin The American Club is less than an hour's drive north of Milwaukee. Luxuriously appointed rooms are finished to the highest standards and include the latest audio-visual and communications facilities. The award-winning golf courses, Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits, give preference to hotel guests. The spa packages include rejuvenating services, and their annual cooking and wine demonstrations attract wine and food enthusiasts from far and wide.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel - Seattle, Washington Listed on the National Register, The Fairmont has been Seattle's top luxury hotel since it opened in 1924. Located in the heart of Seattle, The Olympic combines impeccable service with 450 beautifully appointed rooms, and its two award-winning restaurants have a top reputation for fine cuisine. Nearby attractions include the famous Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, and Space Needle, plus many theatres, restaurants, and shops.

The Greenbrier- White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Since 1835, a succession of U.S. Presidents has spent their summers here. Accommodation includes estate houses and 803 individual rooms. All accommodations have top-line entertainment systems, refreshment bars, lighted vanity mirrors, individual heating/air conditioning, and access to high-speed, wireless Internet.

The Phoenician - Scottsdale, Arizona Exceptional service and breathtaking scenery make The Phoenician a top luxury resort. Guests enjoy an $8 million dollar art collection, spa treatments and the Southwest's most spectacular golf course. The gilded lobby has valley views, and large well-appointed rooms are finished to the highest standards. Guests can also receive massage therapies, skin and body treatments and expert hair and nail services.

Walden Country Inn & Stables - Aurora, Ohio The Walden, set on 32 acres around a 175-year-old barn and silo, has 25 luxuriously appointed suites that include full audio and televisual facilities. In-room services include massage and a maid service. Popular for relaxing getaways, weddings and executive retreats, visitors enjoy world-class dining, inconspicuous service and a wealth of activities such as an equestrian centre, a spa and a theatre.
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Holiday Travel of America


Holiday Travel of America

by John Chang


Holiday Travel of America (http://www.HTOA.com) is a leader and a standard-setter in the incentive travel industry, with a solid reputation for creating state-of-the-art travel packages that combine the highest value with the lowest possible cost. The company was launched in 1988 by businessman Rich Romanello. Using the international connections he'd made while marketing resort properties, Romanello negotiated contracts at the most sought-after vacation destinations in the world. Packaged as travel certificates and marketed to businesses, these first offerings proved to be just the incentive solution the corporate world was demanding. As its reputation grew over the years, Holiday Travel's solid performance in the industry enabled Romanello to create an impressive number of exclusive packages, which has expanded the company's inventory to include hotels, resorts,

cruises and airfare. Combining cost efficiencies with real value, these incentive packages are the result of a "win-win" strategy that has served the company and its corporate customers successfully for nearly 15 years. With his partner and wife Kelly, who heads up corporate sales for the company, the Romanello's have built Holiday Travel of America into a respected industry leader. From their 12,000 square-foot corporate headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the Romanellos lead a talented team of management professionals with more than 100 years of collective experience in the incentive travel industry. Featuring a dedicated, service-conscious reservation staff that is growing, the Holiday Travel team represents the ultimate one-stop shop--marketing vacation packages, procuring new clients, servicing and processing all travel requests from beginning to end, all under one roof. Today, clients large and small use the company's high-quality effective promotional and reward programs. At the same time, hotels, resorts, cruises and airlines benefit from increased bookings generated by Holiday Travel's products. By delivering a wide variety of vacation packages with great effectiveness and reliability, Holiday Travel of America has earned the trust and respect of many corporate clients, including Amana, Healthy Choice, Kodak, Tropicana and Walt Disney World Resorts.
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