HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE
HILTON HONORS ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES
The Resort Allows Loyal Members to Exchange Honors Points for Room Upgrades
HONOLULU – HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE — a 62-acre Pacific playground located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island — and the Hilton Honors program proudly announce accommodation upgrade rewards are now available exclusively at this grand Hilton resort, including a special, limited time offer to upgrade to a one-bedroom suite* for only 20,000 additional HHonors points per night.
As CNN and Budget Travel recently reported, hotel loyalty programs are becoming increasingly generous in this time of economic concern, and this one-of-a-kind new reward at Hilton Waikoloa Village will further alleviate budget concerns for its loyal guests looking for a luxurious Hawaiian getaway.
Among the entire Hilton Hotels Family and all other major hotel brands’ loyalty programs, Hilton Waikoloa Village is the first and only property to allow guests to exchange HHonors points not only for room nights but also for room upgrades during reward stays. This exclusive upgrade opportunity is another incredible perk of HHonors, which is already the only guest reward program to offer Points & Miles® and no blackout dates with no capacity controls at more than 3,000 hotels. All HHonors guests of Hilton Waikoloa Village also receive complimentary access to the fitness facilities at the Kohala Spa.
At Hilton Waikoloa Village, HHonors members are now able to enjoy the benefits of higher room categories, including one-bedroom suites, at no monetary cost. While a standard room is still only 40,000 HHonors points per night, with this offer, members can also choose one of five upgrade categories:
• Partial ocean-view guest room – additional 5,000 HHonors points per night
• Deluxe ocean-view guest room – additional 10,000 HHonors points per night
• Lagoon Tower ocean-view or Cabana guest room – additional 15,000 HHonors points per night
• Lagoon Tower dolphin view guest room – additional 20,000 HHonors points per night
• One-bedroom suite – additional 20,000 HHonors points per night
To redeem Hilton Honors points for a stay at Hilton Waikoloa Village, please call 1-800-HHONORS. For more information about Waikoloa Beach Resort and Hilton Waikoloa Village or call 1-800-HILTONS.
*Special one-bedroom suite limited inventory offer for the first 15 suites booked daily during the following 2009 dates: May 18 through July 1, July 11-17, July 25 through August 17, August 27 through September 7, September 20 through October 20, and October 24 through December 17.
About Waikoloa Beach Resort
Waikoloa Beach Resort — a 1,350-acre resort located under the sunny skies of the Kohala Coast on Hawaii’s Big Island — offers a wide array of accommodations, including Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hilton Grand Vacations Club and a variety of condominiums and vacation homes. Waikoloa Beach Resort is a gateway to cultural immersion, engaging travelers in the area’s rich history through interactive cultural entertainment and luaus, historic Petroglyph tours, authentic local treatments at the Kohala Spa, Dolphin Quest educational center, dining outlets with island-oriented meals inspired by local ingredients, a Museum Walkway with 1,800 pieces of art and Hawaiian culture children’s programs at Camp Menehune. Waikoloa guests enjoy incredible weather year-round, with outdoor adventures ranging from championship golf at the Beach Course and Kings’ Course and shopping at Queens’ Marketplace and Kings’ Shops to casual family fun at the private ocean-fed snorkeling lagoon, seaside putting course and expansive tennis complex. For further information, visit www.waikoloabeachresort.com.
About Hilton Honors
Hilton HHonors® is an esteemed guest reward program that gives frequent travelers a fast way to earn the rewards they want most. It is the only guest reward program to offer Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates with no capacity controls at more than 3,000 hotels. Enrolled members can Double Dip® to earn HHonors points and airline miles for the same stay, at nearly any rate, at participating Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf Astoria Collection™ hotels around the world. In addition to redeeming HHonors points for complimentary nights, Hilton HHonors members can also redeem points for merchandise, vacation packages, unique experience rewards and more. Membership in HHonors is free. Travelers may enroll online by visiting HiltonHHonors.com. Consumers in the U.S. and Canada can enroll instantly in the program by calling 1-800-HHONORS. Outside the U.S. and Canada, travelers may call the Hilton Reservations and Customer Care office in their area. Travelers also may enroll at any Hilton Family Hotel. For further information, visit HiltonHHonors.com.
About Hilton
Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 3,200 hotels and 545,000 rooms in 77 countries, with more than 135,000 team members worldwide. The company owns, manages or franchises some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf Astoria Collection™. Hilton Hotels Corporation is an Official Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic Team, which will extend through the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver, the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, the 2010/2012 U.S. Paralympic Team and the 2011 U.S. Pan American Team. The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton’s philosophy that, “It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Get Paid to Play: Fly Off To Ceiba Del Mar — Luxury, resort offers families airfare credits to escape to paradise
Puerto Morelos, Rivera Maya, Mexico (March 31, 2009) A Caribbean getaway that features secluded powder-sand beaches, luxurious ocean-view, master suite accommodations, fabulous tropical weather, gourmet food and award-winning service is only a flight away for busy families in need of fun and relaxation. With Ceiba Del Mar’s Air Ticket Bonus Special, you receive a $500 credit towards your airfare – and take one step closer to a luxurious retreat that will leave you, your spouse and your kids refreshed and rejuvenated.
• A 6-day, 5-night stay in the luxurious Ocean View Master Suite
• Two children (under 12) stay and eat free, sharing the room with their parents
• Welcome Champagne Cocktail
• Two 50-minute massages per suite per stay (gratuities not included)
• $500 air ticket bonus (maximum) deducted from your final bill at check-out
• Daily breakfast a la carte for two
• 10% off additional treatments in the Wellness Aromatherapy Spa
• Free Wireless Internet
• Daily In-Room “Eye Opener;”
• In-Suite Organic Bath Amenities
• Afternoon Tea Time
• Complementary use of The Spa Humid Areas; Sauna, indoor heated Jacuzzi, Steam Room and Gym
• Yoga, Pilates & Aquafit Classes
• Complementary use of water and land toys, such as bicycles, kayaks and snorkel equipment
The Air Ticket Bonus Special package starts at US$3,651 per couple ($1,825.50 per person), plus taxes (12%) and a service charge (5%) based on double occupancy. This package incorporates the luxury gourmet meal plan, which includes all your meals, snacks and top-brand beverages in the resort’s fabulous restaurants and bars. Packages and specials are not available for group reservations.
Upon arrival at Ceiba, you’ll be shown to your spacious Ocean View Master Suite. The 750-square-foot suite boasts a roomy sitting area; a full bathroom with a shower and a separate bathtub; and a separate living room area with a bar, 42” plasma TV, a work area, and another full bathroom. Additional touches add to the room’s relaxed ambiance: 300-thread count cotton sheets, a pillow menu, exclusive Organic Bath amenities, complementary in-room morning coffee service and nightly turn down service with complementary Mexican handcraft gift. Perfect scores for the resort’s rooms and service on Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Survey earned Ceiba del Mar a spot on the 2009 Gold List for the “Best by Rooms” and “Best by Service’ categories.
The concierge or front desk can help families plan adventure excursions, such as a tour of the Mayan jungle or an exploration of ancient Mayan civilizations. Families can also stay on the resort and take a dip in one of the Ceiba’s two outdoor pools , a hit a few tennis balls on its tennis court or take a bike ride and view the beautiful countryside. Snorkeling equipment – offered at no charge to guests – can also help kids and adults get a close-up view of the fantastic world that lurks beneath the warm Caribbean waters.
Parents can also focus a little on themselves by taking advantage of Ceiba’s full-service aromatherapy spa, which is meticulously designed to provide a Zen-like oasis of peace and quiet so that everyday tensions can fade. Holistic treatments are offered in discreet, spacious therapy rooms amid lush vegetation and birdsong complements helps you focus on the art of well being and relaxation. The spa also features the traditional saunas, steam room, cold plunge pool and a spacious warm whirlpool.
The award-winning resort also has two exclusive restaurants: Xtabay Restaurant, which offers creative cuisine with Mexican accents, and the beachfront Arrecife Grill & Lounge, which features grill and wood-fired oven Mediterranean-Style food.
For more information on Ceiba Del Mar Beach & Spa Resort, or for a complete listing of accommodations and details on the Air Ticket Bonus Special, please visit the Web site at www.ceibadelmar.com or call +52 (998) 872-8060.
ST. REGIS® RESORT & RESIDENCES,BALHARBOUR
TO PRESENT SIGNATUREBUTLERSERVICE
BAL HARBOUR,Fla., March 31, 2009 – Serving as a butler is one of the oldest, most esteemed service occupations recorded in history. In fact, one of the first known accounts of this role is found in the Book of Genesis with a reference to the King of Egypt’s chief butler. More than 2000 years later in Victorian England, butlers defined a family’s social position in the community. In modern times, dutiful butlers have saved the day in countless novels, plays and films.
For centuries, butlers have ensured that every need is met, often before it is requested. The new St. Regis Resort & Residences,BalHarbour– situated on 1,000 feet of white sand – will offer the iconic St. Regis Butler Service to the destination’s privileged residents. Targeted for completion in 2011, the St. Regis Resort & Residences,BalHarbourfeatures one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom luxury tower residences ranging from 1,777 to 3,884 square feet with ownership opportunities starting at $1.9 million.
“Having the acclaimed white-glove butlers at the St. Regis Bal Harbour will enhance our residents’ bespoke lifestyles in practical ways,” states Serge Rivera, Chief Executive Officer of Starwood Vacation Ownership, a part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts family. “Our butlers can fulfill common tasks from walking the dog and delivering dry cleaning to the last-minute steaming of a ball gown or the planning of an eight-course dinner party.”
A butler at The St. Regis New York recalls one evening when he helped strengthen a marriage. A hotel regular, grounded in Boston due to a flight cancellation, knew that his wife would be disappointed as they had not seen each other for a number of days. He enlisted the services of his St. Regis butler, who quickly came to his aid by filling their home-away-from-home at The St. Regis New York from floor to ceiling with 15 dozen roses before she returned from work. The flowers, her favorite, provided an unforgettable surprise and made the couple’s 220-mile separation a bit less painful.
Residents of St. Regis Resort & Residences,BalHarbourare sure to relish this acclaimed butler service as well. While sampling the spring fashion collections of the 100-plus luxury retailers at the famous Bal Harbour Shops directly across the street from the property, residents’ personal butlers can transfer shopping bags and reserve a lunch table at the always-packed Carpaccio. They can also schedule a revitalizing Hot Stone Treatment after a full day of shopping at RemèdeSMSpa, a 12,000-square-foot spa within the St. Regis Resort & Residences,BalHarbour.
For a more relaxing day enjoying the South Florida sun, the St. Regis Resort & Residences,BalHarbourbutlers can stock a poolside cabana with a resident’s favorite snacks, beverages and reading materials.Butlershave also been known to bring the pool experience home. For example, a guest of The St. Regis New York guest once determined that pool water was beneficial to her skin. Her personal butler arranged to have water brought daily from a swimming pool to fill her bathtub.
Arranging in-home dining experiences is a key role butlers will play at the St. Regis Resort & Residences,BalHarbour, especially those that take advantage of the sweepingAtlantic Oceanviews. Spacious balconies, measuring from 455 to 1,300 square feet, provide the ideal setting for al fresco entertaining, whether an intimate dinner for two prepared by the property’s signature chef or chocolate-covered strawberries and Champagne following a night on the town. Whatever the task, a St. Regis butler can fulfill fantasy requests and enhance the mundane in gracious and personalized ways.
St. Regis Resort & Residences,BalHarbouris an award-winning oceanfront development situated on 1,000 feet of white sand beach in affluentBalHarbourVillage, directly across fromBalHarbourShops. It will include 268 ultra-luxury residences, 37 condo-hotel suites, 183 hotel rooms and 24 St. Regis Residence Club® residences. Highlights include a 12,000-square-foot RemèdeSMSpa, signature butler service and serene gardens with multiple pools, water features, and sculptures. More information is available by calling 888-943-7473 or visiting online atwww.stregisbalharbour.com.
DEILMANN OFFERS LUXURY CRUISES FROM BALTIMORE WITH TWO FALL DEPARTURES;
PORTS-OF-CALL INCLUDE THE SOUTHEAST U.S., BAHAMAS, CARIBBEAN AND MEXICO
Incentives include $1,500 per person savings, $99 economy air fare and free excursions package
New York, March 2009 – Peter Deilmann Cruisesis bringing deluxe cruising to Baltimore with the announcement of two distinct Fall itineraries, aboard its luxury flagshipMS Deutschland, and offering special fare savings of up to 32% with $99 air and complimentary excursions. The 520-guest floating grand hotel offers gueststhe elegant style of the Edwardian and 1920 eras and highly personalized service thanks to a guest-to-crew ratio of two-to-one when itdeparts Nov. 5 on a 12-night exploration of the southeast coast of the U.S and a longer 16-night cruise departing on Nov. 17 to the Gulf and Caribbean. A portfolio of savings opportunities is being offered with these departures: $1,500 per person discounts on all stateroom/suite categories; $99 economy roundtrip air fare from dozens of North American gateways or for those booking their own air, an additional $750 fare reduction; and a complimentary excursions package worth $600. The 12-night roundtrip cruise from Baltimore explores the ‘old South,’ stopping in Norfolk, Savannah, Charleston, Jacksonville, Key West, Miami and Port Canaveral, as well as Freeport in the Grand Bahamas. The 16-night sailing ends in Jamaica’s Montego Bay after calling at Philadelphia, New York, Miami, New Orleans and Mexico’s Progreso and Cozumel. Group bookings enjoy the same savings benefits, as well as one free tour conductor berth for every nine paid guests. The reduced fares are $3,943 to $14,034 per person, double for the 12-night sailing and $4,820 to $17,510 for 16 nights. Original fares ranged from $5,740 to $19,010.
The 12-night itinerary will take in the Southern hospitality of three southeast coastal cities: historic Savannah, brimming with Victorian homes, antebellum mansions and oak trees dripping in Spanish moss; Charleston, where travelers can tour the old city by horse-drawn carriage; and Norfolk, a primary 18th-century trading port, where guests can opt to visit Nauticus, The National Maritime Center that boasts superb oceanography exhibits, and, for history buffs, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Douglas MacArthur Memorial. Four Florida ports collectively provide a rich view of the state’s offerings and include: the former homes of writer Ernest Hemmingway and President Harry Truman in laid-back Key West; an array of bars and restaurants at the Jacksonville Landing and Southbank Riverwalk in Jacksonsville; the very popular NASA Space Center in Port Canaveral; and the sizzling South Beach nightlife, magnificent beaches and museum offerings of multi-cultural Miami. Freeport offers sunbathers a near endless supply of deserted stretches of sun-drenched beaches – as well as terrific shopping opportunities at Port Lucaya Marketplace, with its picturesque waterfront, and at Count Basie Square with live entertainment.
The 16-night sailing showcases some of the very best in cosmopolitan ports of call — New York, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Miami. In New York, guests can visit the Statute of Liberty, take a carriage ride in Central Park, or catch a Broadway show followed by dinner on Restaurant Row. Philadelphia, the nation’s one-time capital, is brimming with early American landmarks, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, and such cultural landmarks as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Franklin Institute Science Museum, while New Orleans offers the birthplace of Jazz, the sultry ambiance of the city’s French Quarter and its Bourbon Street. Two Mexican destinations add a Latin element with the Mayan town of Progreso, 30 minutes from the colonial city of Merida and the Mayan archaeological site ofDzibilchaltun, and Cozumel, where guests can enjoy Chankanaab National Park, a refuge for flora and marine fauna, or snorkel or dive the island’s world-famous reefs.
TheMS Deutschland, with 286 staterooms, provides travelers with a more intimate cruising experience. Features of the nine-deck ship include: three deluxe restaurants, an outdoor dining terrace plus seven diverse bars and cafes, a spacious library lounge, outdoor and indoor pools, three sun decks and an open-air promenade deck, grand ballroom for nightly entertainment and dancing, and a wellness center equipped with fitness and spa facilities. Smoking is not permitted onboard except in open deck areas, the Old Fritz Pub and one section of the Lili Marleen Bar.
The remainder of the 2009 voyage roster offers 25 world-class itineraries of seven to 23 nights, taking in destinations ranging from the culturally wealthy cities of Northern Europe along the Baltic, the Mediterranean, and the fjords and rarely-visited villages of Greenland and Iceland, to exotic regions in South America and the Amazon. Port charges of $125 (12 nights) and $165 (16 nights) per person are additional; air taxes and air fuel surcharges are included in the $99 air; cruise fuel surcharges are no longer collected. Details on the cruises, $99 airfare, optional excursions and other amenities, are available from travel agents or Peter Deilmann Ocean Cruises at 1-800-348-8287 or by E-mail atpdcmail@deilmann-cruises.com.
Queen Elizabeth Maiden Voyage Sells Out Faster than QE2 Final Voyage
Fastest Selling Voyage in Cunard Line History
April 1, 2009 – The October 2010
Maiden Voyage for Cunard’s new ocean liner
Queen Elizabeth, which was placed on worldwide sale to past guests at 8:00 a.m. today, sold out in a record 29 minutes – easily making this the fastest selling voyage in Cunard’s 170-year history. In fact, this voyage sold out quicker involving more guests than
QE2’s Final Voyage when it set a previous Cunard sell-out record of 36 minutes in June 2007.
More than half of
Queen Elizabeth’s remaining
Maiden Season, comprising six voyages from October to December 2010, was sold within the first two hours.
“This is an impressive record set by what will be an impressive ship and speaks volumes about the Cunard brand as well as for the resilience of the cruise sector as a whole in these challenging times,” said Carol Marlow, president and managing director of Cunard Line. “It is also very encouraging to see the level of interest in Queen Elizabeth coming from all our international markets, with bookings in the UK, US and Germany particularly strong. I urge our travel partners and those guests who have not yet booked to move fast in order to secure their place in history on Queen Elizabeth during her maiden season,” added Marlow.
One of the youngest fleets in the industry, Cunard’s famous state-of-the-art award-winning vessels Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will be joined by Queen Elizabeth, and all three will take Cunard’s 170 years of history, heritage, impeccable service and tradition far into the 21st Century. This is a legacy recognized by Cunard guests, with up to 97% saying they will recommend Cunard to a friend and 98% saying they will return.
Queen Elizabeth will feature the unique Cunard traditions linking her with her sisters Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria and their predecessors, along with some exciting features that will give the vessel her own style and personality, plus all the modern day luxuries Cunard’s guests have come to expect.
Named after the first Queen Elizabeth, one of Cunard’s greatest ships, the new Queen Elizabeth will reflect her predecessor in interior grandeur, décor and style, but with a modern twist. From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery will hint at an experience that differentiates a Cunard liner from a modern-day cruise ship. This will be most evident in the ship’s adherence to liner traditions, with elegant double and triple height public rooms on a grand scale, luxuriously endowed with rich wood paneling, intricate mosaics, gleaming chandeliers and cool marbles. Art Deco features will pay homage to the original Queen Elizabeth and will allow the new ship to reflect a more civilized era of travel.
Queen Elizabeth’s maiden 2010 season will consist of six voyages, calling on 32 distinct ports in 18 countries. Her Maiden Voyage, now sold out, will depart from Cunard’s homeport of Southampton on October 12, 2010, en route to the Atlantic Isles.
The ship will then embark on five celebratory inaugural voyages, for which space is still available but selling fast:
Mediterranean Premiere – A 14-day voyage departing Southampton on 25 October 2010 with maiden calls to Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples (for Capri and Pompeii), Cartagena and Gibraltar. Fares start from $2,795 per person.
Aegean Introduction – An 18-day voyage departing Southampton on 8 November 2010 calling on Malaga (for Granada), Malta (Valletta), Venice, Dubrovnik, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Athens (Piraeus) and Alicante. Fares from $3,295 per person.
Gallic Debut – A five-day voyage departing Southampton on 26 November 2010 with maiden calls to Rotterdam (for Amsterdam), Brussels/Bruges (for Zeebrugge) and Cherbourg. Fares start from $1,195 per person.
Iberian Discovery – A 13-day voyage departing Southampton on 1 December 2010 with calls to Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, Seville (Cadiz), Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) and Madeira. Fares start from $2,395 per person.
Festive Debut – A 22-day holiday voyage departing Southampton on 14 December 2010 with calls in the Caribbean, including Madeira (Funchal), Tortola, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua and Azores Islands (Ponta Delgada). Fares start from $4,795 per person.
For more information and to book a voyage, consult your Travel Professional, call toll-free 1-800-7-CUNARD or go to
www.cunard.com.
Cunard Line and Oxford University Press Introduce Science at Sea
Kicking off on Queen Mary 2’s first Transatlantic Crossing of 2009, new programme includes Science Club benefits
2 April, 2009 – Cunard Line is partnering with Oxford University Press (OUP) to introduce the Cunard/Oxford University Press Science Club, a multi-faceted membership programme featuring the new onboard
Science at Sea lectures by prominent science writers. In addition, guests can join the Science Club, affording ongoing opportunities to stay abreast of the latest in popular science publishing through quarterly OUP email newsletters, invitations to book launches and more. The programme kicks off on
Queen Mary 2’s 8 April, 2009 westbound Transatlantic voyage—the ship’s first Crossing of the 2009 season—on which three leading scientists and science writers will be on hand for lectures, book signings and interviews.
Headlining the inaugural Science at Sea voyage on 8 April will be authors Jerry Coyne, the American professor of biology known for his commentary on the intelligent design debate; Philip Ball, winner of the Association of British Science Writers award for the best communication of science in a non-scientific context; and Jim Horne, director of the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough University. The authors will deliver three lectures each, sign copies of their books and be interviewed by Queen Mary 2’s entertainment director. Additional Science at Sea voyages aboard Queen Mary 2 are scheduled for 13 – 19 June, 29 August – 4 September, and 9 – 15 October, 2009.
“We are delighted to partner with Oxford University Press, the world’s oldest and most prestigious publishing house, to offer the new Science at Sea programme that specifically addresses our guests’ passionate interest in this discipline,” said Carol Marlow, president and managing director of Cunard Line. “Our guests are not merely on a voyage, but on a quest for knowledge and a deeper understanding of the world around them. Whether tackling evolution, genetics or biodiversity, this programme will allow our guests to learn from some of the world’s most accomplished scientists,” Marlow added.
Prior to forming the Science at Sea programme, Cunard surveyed more than 3,000 guests on their interest in science and the particular topics about which they would like to know more. Among the hottest topics are genetics, astronomy and oceanography.
Cunard guests can become members of the Science Club simply by completing a membership card onboard a Science at Sea voyage. Membership will entitle them to quarterly emails from Oxford University Press featuring updates and articles on the upcoming Science at Sea voyages and invitations to book launches, promotional offers, competitions and information on speakers.
“We are thrilled to be working with Cunard on this brand new project as part of their excellent
Cunard Insights series for guests,” said Kate Farquhar-Thomson of Oxford University Press’ Academic Division. “
Science at Sea offers the very best in science communication with authors selected from our excellent range of popular science publishing here at OUP. We look forward to an exciting programme of talks on board Queen Mary 2 in 2009,” she added.
Science at Sea further illustrates Cunard’s continuing commitment to provide its guests with the industry’s most compelling onboard enrichment opportunities. From the award-winning
Cunard Insights programme to the
Cunard Book Club, the Line painstakingly pursues the best and brightest minds to tackle thought-provoking and relevant topics of the day.
For more information about Cunard and Queen Mary 2, contact your travel professional, call 1-800-7-CUNARD or visit
www.cunard.com.
Sales of nearly $8 million in just 30 days at One Thousand Ocean
BOCA RATON,Fla.– The development arm of LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotelsreports a sales volume of nearly $8 million during the month of March at One Thousand Ocean inBoca Raton, with prices at more than $1,000 per square foot. The seven-story, curvilinear condominium is under construction on a private peninsula bordering one of the most coveted inlets inSouth Florida. Completion is expected by the end of 2009.
The property is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway in the world-class city ofBoca Ratonand next door to the Boca Raton Resort & Club’s recently renovated Beach Club. Marrying cutting-edge design, modern conveniences and the tradition of exclusivity and service at one of the world’s finest resorts, One Thousand Ocean represents the ideal convergence of luxury condominium and premier resort-style living.
“The recent finalized contracts represent a continuation of the sales success at One Thousand Ocean. This extraordinary building is more than half sold in spite of the economy,” announced Jamie Telchin, LXR’s president of development. “People are buying primarily for the outstanding location and carefree lifestyle.”
He also attributes the building’s success to factors such as sweeping panoramas of ocean, Intracoastal and city, as well as access to the AAA 4-Diamond-rated Resort’s many amenities and services.
“This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for select residents to have the most prestigious address inSouth Florida. Without question,OneThousandOceanhas all of the components that set a new standard in luxury oceanfront living,” Telchin continued.
Inside the new building, Residences harmoniously blend with one- and two-story Beach Villas and Penthouses. Units average 4,000 square feet under air, with terraces averaging just under 1,200 square feet. Prices start at approximately $2.75 million upward to over $12 million.
The understated elegance and remarkable artistic precision will be carried over to the public spaces, which include a state-of-the-art lobby and the Ocean Club,” Telchin concluded.
LXR Luxury Resorts is a portfolio of independent properties dedicated to creating an experience of luxury, a sense of ease and endless pleasure. LXR resorts are distinguished by a style and spirit that captures the unique qualities of their setting, whether the urban chic of a city likeNew Yorkor the beauty and charm of an island likePuerto Rico. All LXR Luxury Resorts offer elegant surroundings, attentive service, guest privileges at private golf clubs and rejuvenating spa programs. LXR Luxury Resorts are located throughout theUnited Statesand theCaribbean. The LXR collection also includes the renowned Golden Door Spa brand and its four spas in theU.S.
The sales & design center features stunning model spaces by acclaimed designer Nancy Corzine, whose name is synonymous with high quality, classic designs that are timeless and elegant.
Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group is the exclusive sales and marketing agent. For further information, visitwww.onethousandocean.comor call the sales & design center at (561) 869-5000 to schedule a private showing.
PORTO CUPECOY COMMUNITY ON SINT MAARTEN TO OFFER
EXCLUSIVE “END OF SEASON” REAL ESTATE PROMOTION
NEW YORK, NY (April 2, 2009)– On the heels of a successful high season, Sint Maarten’s newest luxury marina community has announced an impressive end of season sales promotion, whereby buyers who purchase a Porto Cupecoy residence between April 6 and April 30, 2009, will receivea one-time sales incentive of up to 35% off of current prices. A waterfront real estate initiative by Orient-Express Hotels, Trains & Cruises, Porto Cupecoy is comprised of 180 richly appointed one- to four-bedroom residences set in a harbor-side village and is on target for a late 2009 opening, thanks to an aggressive construction schedule.
The Porto Cupecoy project has been selling steadily at original unit prices of $650,000 to $2.5 million since the beginning of high season in December, and it is expected that this momentum will carry through to the end of season thanks to the new sales promotion. Every residence will be discounted during the limited-time offering, though discounts will vary on a residence-to-residence basis.
Located on Sint Maarten in the Caribbean’s Netherlands Antilles, Porto Cupecoy was designed to have a European-Mediterranean feel and is anchored by the newest and most upscale marina on the island. Homeowners can enjoy a wide range of on-site amenities, including tennis courts, swimming pools, several dining options, as well as concierge and “white glove” marina services.
To learn more about the end of season promotion or to schedule an escorted tour of Porto Cupecoy, contact the sales team at +599.545.2318 /sales@portocupecoy.comor stop by the Preview Center located on site in Sint Maarten at Lot 182, Rhine Road, Dutch Lowlands. For more information on Porto Cupecoy or to watch a new “fly thru” preview video, please visitwww.portocupecoy.com.
Dine in Style at Ceiba Del Mar
Culinary delights await guests on Caribbean vacation at luxury, award-winning resort
Puerto Morelos, Rivera Maya, Mexico (April 2, 2009) Powdered sand beaches, the warm Caribbean sun, artfully designed furnishings, an aromatherapy spa and stunning guest rooms all mingle together to create the perfect rejuvenating Caribbean vacation. And, let’s not forget the gourmet food to be savored, enjoyed and remembered. With Ceiba del Mar’s Luxury Gourmet Plan, leave the cooking to the gourmet chefs so you can relax amid the luxurious ambiance and elegance of a five-star, award-winning resort.
Nestled between gorgeous countryside and calming Caribbean waters, Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort sits on edge of a quaint fishing village just 20 minutes from Cancun airport. The resort boasts two fabulous restaurants that offer an exquisite blend of traditional and creative Mexican cuisine with Mediterranean influence. Xtabay offers a splendid breakfast with a wide variety of choices as well as dinner that features extraordinary cuisine with a Mexican touch. Dine with a view of calming ocean waters at the Arrecife Grill & Lounge, which serves seasonal salads, pasta, rice and meats as well as pizzas from a wood-burning oven. The Sushi Lounge, a third dining option available from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., is the perfect place for guests in search of a lighter dinner with, perhaps, an exotic cucumber martini al fresco.
The Bar del Tequila also offers an ample selection of tequilas, imported beers, typical Mexican drinks and mouthwatering appetizers and sandwiches. During your stay, don’t forget to try the poolside bar, stocked with exotic juices and tequilas, while taking a dip in one of the resort’s two outdoor swimming pools.
The Luxury Gourmet Plan includes all a la carte meals, snacks and premium beverages in restaurants and bars. (Room service and minibar is not included.) From April 1 through June 30, the plan starts at $398 per room, per night. (Taxes are already included in these prices.) The Luxury Gourmet Plan can also be added to other packages the resort offers, such as the Mayan Heritage Experience or the Pampering Mom Experience.
Designed with your comfort and relaxation in mind, Ceiba’s rooms and accommodations blend beautiful Mayan and Mexican architecture with stylish furnishings built using fine woods and materials by local craftsman. The resort is also well-known for its service and quality: Perfect scores for the resort’s rooms and service on Conde Nast’s Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Survey earned Ceiba del Mar a spot on the 2009 Gold List for “Best by Rooms” and “Best by Service” categories. Here’s some of the special touches Ceiba adds to make sure your vacation will be relaxing and rejuvenating:
• A welcome Ceiba Cocktail;
• Complimentary daily, in-room morning coffee service;
• 300 thread-count cotton sheets;
• Pillow menu;
• Complimentary wireless Internet Access;
• Private balcony or terrace with hammock;
• Exclusive Organic Bath amenities;
• Fine cotton bath robes and slippers for your comfort;
• Twice-daily maid service;
• Tennis Court and bicycles; and
• Scuba diving and water sports shop.
A full-service aromatherapy spa is also available to nourish your body and soul. Sweet-smelling varnished teak wood, granite floors, red-bricked tall ceilings and Mexican artisan decorations create a Zen-like oasis of relaxation for your spa experience. The stress of your everyday life can also fade away amid the traditional saunas, steam room, cold plunge pool and spacious warm whirlpool also available for guests.
For more information on Ceiba Del Mar Beach & Spa Resort, please visit the Web site at www.ceibadelmar.com or call +52 (998) 872-8060.
