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Contact
Sandra Scott at sanscott_2000@yahoo.com
for recommendations in other locations. Travel related questions can
be sent to her at the Post Standard, features@syracuse.com
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• Phoenix
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Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2400 East Missouri Ave.
Phoenix AZ 85016 |
(800) 950-2575 |
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- The “Jewel of the Desert,” a longtime favorite of
celebrities and U.S. presidents throughout its colorful history.
- Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture
- The “everything” place with eight swimming pools,
seven tennis courts, an 18-hole putting course, plus a spa and
fitness center.
www.arizonabiltmore.com
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• Tucson
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Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Rd.
Tucson AZ 85718 |
(800) 728-6514 |
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- Excellent location between the city and the mountains
- Adobe architecture with period furnishings creates a special
ambiance
- Famous guests include Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, Clark
Gable, and John Wayne
www.haciendadelsol.com
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• Sausalito
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THE INN ABOVE TIDE
30 El Portal, Sausalito |
(800) 893-8433 |
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- Prime location on San Francisco Bay
- Breakfast, sunset wine and cheese
- Binoculars for boat watching
www.innabovetide.com |
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• San
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THE KENSINGTON PARK HOTEL
450 Post Street, San Francisco |
(800) 553-1900 |
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- Excellent central location - near shopping and cable car
- Complimentary tea and sherry in the evening
www.kensingtonparkhotel.com |
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• Chicago
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THE DRAKE
140 East Walton Place, Chicago |
(800) 55DRAKE |
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- A Chicago landmark
- Grandeur from another era
- Daily English-style afternoon tea with a harper
www.thedrakehotel.com |
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• Kansas
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CHATEAU AVALON
701 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City |
(877) kc avalon |
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- French Chateau with all-suite themed accommodations with spa
tubs, and more
- Choices include Egyptian, Tahitian, Presidential, and Jesse
James experiences
- Gourmet breakfast arrives outside the door at designated time
www.chateauavalon.net |
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CIRCLE S RANCH AND COUNTRY INN
3325 Circle S Lane, Lawrence |
(800) 625-2839 |
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- Elegant rustic themed guestrooms
- Views of the prairie where the buffalo still roam
- Working ranch with 1200 acres 10 miles north of Lawrence
www.circlesranch.com |
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• Detroit
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Westin Book Cadillac
1114 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226 |
(800) 937-8461 |
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- Amazing restoration of the 1924 Italian Renaissance–style
hotel
- Included in the National Register of Historic Places
- Excellent location and service
www.bookcadillacwestin.com |
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Ritz Carlton Dearborn
300 Town Center Drive, Dearborn |
(800) 542-8680 |
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- A slick hotel with all amenities
- Close to Greenfield Village, Ford Museum and other Detroit’s
attractions
- Check out afternoon tea or evening cocktails in the sophisticated
Lobby Lounge
www.ritzcarlton.com |
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AURORA INN
391 Main Street, Aurora, NY |
(866) 364-8808 |
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- Exquisitely restored 1833 Federal inn on Cayuga Lake
- Balcony front porch with rockers
- Patio dining
www.aurora-inn.com |
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• Hocking
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INN AT CEDAR FALLS
21190 State Route 374, Logan, OH |
(800) 65Falls |
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- Renovated 1840's log cabins with modern conveniences
- Deck over looking the park
- Fireplaces and whirlpool tub are cozy additions after a day
of hiking
www.innatcedarfalls.com |
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• Lancaster
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THE KING'S COTTAGE B&B
1049 East King Street, Lancaster, PA |
(800) 747-8717 |
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- B&B Inn, Select Registry member
- In the midst of historic Lancaster
- Gourmet breakfast, special treats in the evening
- Wireless Internet
www.kingscottagebb.com |
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• Terre
Hill •
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Artist Inn
117 East Main Street
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(888) 999-4479 |
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- Located in a very tranquil area of Lancaster County
- Plan to relax and savor a delicious gourmet breakfast
- Take time to see the “Far Side” humor in the artwork
displayed in the public rooms
www.artistinn.com |
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• Buenos
Aires •
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FOUR SEASONS
Posadas 1068/88, C1011ABB
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
54-11-4321-1200 |
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• Ambergris
Caye •
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XANADU ISLAND RESORT
Beach Front, San Pedro |
(501) 226-2814 |
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- Luxurious condominium suites with fully equipped kitchens
- On the beach plus a pool
- Internet
- Convenient to everything on the island
www.xanaduresort-belize.com |
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• Roatan
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TURQUOIS BAY
Milton Bight, Roatan
Bay Island, Honduras |
(504) 419-1241
US (786) 623-6121 |
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• Sacred
Valley •
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Sonesta Posada del Inca Yucay
Plaza Manco II 123, Yucay, Cusco, Peru |
0051-84-201107
US: (800)-sonesta |
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- A hotel that is a small village within a small village complete
with a church and handicraft market
- The perfect place to acclimatize before heading to a higher
altitude
- One hour from Cusco, trains to Machu Picchu can be accessed
from Poroy (Hiram Bingham Oriental Express) or Urubamba (Vistadome
or Backpacker)
www.sonestaperu.com
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HOTEL MONASTARIO
Calle Palacio 136, Plazoleta Nazarenas
Cusco Peru |
51-84-241-777
US: 800-701-1510 |
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• Punta
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Conrad Punta del Este Resort &
Casino
Rambla C. Williman P.4, Punta del Este
Maldonado, Uruguay |
598-42-49-11-11 |
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- Iconic hotel located in the heart of Punta del Este
- The everything luxury hotel from lounging on the beach to attending
a show in the evening
- Those who don’t stay here wished they had.
www.conrad.com.uy
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• Bruges
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HOTEL HERITAGE
Niklaas Desparsstraat 11
Brugge (Bruges), West Flanders, Belgium |
+32 0 50 444 444 |
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- Preferred location on a cobblestone street directly behind Market
Square
- The cellar dates to the 13th century, the major part was constructed
in 1869, all rooms were redecorated in 2003
- Excellent combination of luxury, ambiance, and service
www.hotel-heritage.com
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BUDDHA-BAR HOTEL
Jakubská 8
110 00 Praha 1,
Praha, Czech Republic
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- Amazing innovative boutique hotel with plenty of Zen vibes
- Buddha Bar Restaurant offers great dining under the gaze of
a nine-foot Buddha
- Excellent location in the heart of Old Town
www.buddha-bar-hotel.cz
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MAXIMILIAN HOTEL
Haštalská 14
110 00 Praha,
Praha, Czech Republic
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- Slick boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town
- Very tourist friendly and a welcome respite at the end of day
of sightseeing
- Spa on the lowest level a wonderful surprise
www.maximilianhotel.com
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RADISSON BLU RESORT & SPA
Na Moru 1 - 20234
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- The five-star hotel opened in January 2009 on the beautiful
Dalmatian Coast
- Boat and bus shuttle to Dubrovnik
- Resort has everything: three pools, spa, marina, and more
www.radissonblu.com
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• Split
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LE MERIDIEN LAV
Grljevacka 2A
Podstrana
Split 21312, Croatia
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800-545-4000 (US) |
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• Zagreb
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THE REGENT ESPANADE
Mihanoviceva 1, 10000
Zagreb Croatia
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800-545-4000 (US) |
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- Historic hotel built in 1925 to accommodate passengers from
the Orient Express
- Easy access to shopping and tourist sites
- Gourmet dining in the Zinfandel’s Restaurant and on the
Oleander Terrace
www.regenthotels.com
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• Nafplion,
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AMPHITRYON HOTEL
Spiladou Str. 21100 |
30 27520 707000 |
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- Exquisite boutique hotel with an awesome view from all rooms
- Central location
- Gourmet breakfast
www.nafplionhotels.gr |
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ROCABELLA RESORT HOTEL
Imerovigli 84700
Santorini Island, Cyclades Greece |
0030-2286-0-23-711 |
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- Located 1000 feet above the caldera at the island’s midpoint
with jaw-dropping views
- Each accommodation is unique with Arte Nuevo decorations
- Excellent personalized service, popular for destination weddings
www.rocabella.gr
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• Roscommon
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Abbey Hotel
Galway Road
Roscommon, Ireland |
+353 (0) 90 66 26021 |
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- Charming 18th Century Manor House
- Ruins of the Dominican Abbey founded in 1253 by the last High
King of Connacht on-site
- Excellent dining plus a spa, equal distance between Dublin
and Shannon
www.abbeyhotel.ie
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• Florence
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Hotel Il Guelfo Bianco
Via Cavour 29 |
+39.055.288330 |
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- Charmingly restored 16th century residence with brick arches,
wood beams and antique furniture throughout.
- Complimentary breakfast in the interior garden.
- Central location near the Duomo and Gallerie dell’Accademia.
www.ilguelfobianco.it |
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• Hong
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Harbour Plaza Hong Kong
20 Tak Fung Street
Whampoa Garden, Hunghom
Kowloon, Hong Kong |
(852) 2621-3188 |
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- On Kowloon waterfront with panoramic view of Victoria Harbor
- Rooftop infinity pool and Jacuzzi
- Join in morning tai chi or qi gong exercises on the waterfront
www.harbour-plaza.com/hphk
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• Hong
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Peninsula Hong Kong
Salisbury Road
Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR |
(866) 382-8388 (US) |
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- The iconic Hong Kong hotel with excellent views of Victoria
Harbor
- Arrive in one of the hotel’s 14 Rolls Royces
- Everything is impressive from the lobby to Felix’s Bar
to Salon de Ning
www.peninsula.com
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• Hong
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Conrad Hong Kong
Pacific Place
88 Queensway
Hong Kong, SAR
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(800) 266-7237 (US) |
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- Located in the trendy, upscale Pacific Place on Hong Kong Island
- Walking distance to Hong Kong Park and to Victoria Peak Tram
- Service and views on the Executive Floors raise luxury to a
high level
conradhotels1.hilton.com
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The Peninsula Bangkok
333 Charoennakorn Road
Klongsan, Bangkok 10600, Thailand |
(66-2) 861 2888 |
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- Due to the unique waved-shape design all rooms have views of
the Chao Phraya River
- Unrivaled for service, amenities, dining experiences, and state-of-the-art
technology
- Offers special cooking and cultural programs through its Peninsula
Academy
bangkok.peninsula.com
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Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport
999 Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
Moo 1 Nongprue Bang Phli Samutprakarn 1
0540 Bangkok, Thailand
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(800) 515-5679 |
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- More like a resort hotel instead of an airport hotel
- Beautiful rooftop pool with lots of greenery
- Perfect stopover for early or late flights
www.accorhotels.com
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Fullerton Hotel
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178 |
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- In the heart of Singapore on the Singapore River
- A masterpiece of elegance in an 1928 neo-classical landmark
- Opened in 2001 preserving the architectural integrity luxury
amenities
www.fullertonhotel.com
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Conrad Hotel Centennial Singapore
Two Temasek Boulevard
Singapore, 038982 |
(800) 266-7237 (US) |
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- Located in Singapore’s Marina Bay district
- A short walk to Singapore’s latest iconic attraction,
The Singapore Flyer
- Excellent service and views from Club Lounge
conradhotels1.hilton.com
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InterContinental Singapore
80 Middle Road |
(877) 270-1390 (US) |
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- Built in Peranakan shophouse-style
- Newly redecorated Club Level Lounge
- Excellent service one comes to expect from the InterContinental
www.singapore.intercontinental.com
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Conrad Bali Resort & Spa
Jl Pratama Raya 168
Tanjung Benoa
Bali 80363, Indonesia |
(62) 361 778-788 |
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- Luxury resort & spa with tropical gardens and lagoons in
Nusa Dua
- Some accommodations offer direct access to the lagoon pool
- Incredibly large pool with sandy beaches
bali.conradmeetings.com
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Pan Pacific Kuala Lampur International
Airport
Jalan CTA 4B
64000 KLIA
Sepang, Malaysia |
(877) 324-4856 |
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- Perfect accommodations for early or late flight departures
- Beautiful lobby with huge pillars and windows onto tropical
plantings
- The pool makes one think they are at tropical resort.
www.panpacific.com
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Governor’s Residence
37 Taw Win Road
Dagon Township
Yangon, Myanmar
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(800) 237-1236 |
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- An elegant 1920s teak mansion formally a governor’s residence
- Located in the tranquil Embassy Quarter with beautiful gardens
and pool
- Staff will arrange tours and cooking lessons
www.governorsresidence.com
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• Rakhine
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Amazing Resort - Ngapali
Ngapali Beach
Rakhine State, Myanmar
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95-43-42011 |
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- Located on a beautiful, quiet beach on the Bay of Bengal
- The design reflects the local culture but with all the modern
amenities
- There are also Amazing brand hotel in Lake Inle and other locations
www.amazing-hotel.com
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InterContinental Westlake
1A Nghi Tam, Tay Ho
Hanoi, Vietnam
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(877) 424-2449 |
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- The InterContinental Hanoi Westlake breaks from the traditional
style of a city hotel.
- The main building connects three island pavilions on pillars
in Hanoi’s West Lake.
- Insider programs offer tours highlighting unique aspects of
Hanoi
www.ichotelsgroup.com
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Nam Hai
Hamlet 1, Dien Duong Village
Dien Ban District,
Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
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84-510-940-000 |
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- An incredible luxury hotel near China Beach
- One hundred villas 40 of which have their own pool with landscaped
gardens
- Free shuttle to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Hoi An
www.ghmhotels.com
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Sofitel Palace Hotel
12 Tran Phu Street
Dalat, Vietnam
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800-SOFITEL (US) |
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- Beautiful restored 1922 hotel in the heart of Dalat
- Ask for a room facing the lake
- Offers great tours and even a cooking class in a local French-style
villa
www.sofitel.com
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Pan Pacific
M. Adriatico corner Gen. Malvar Streets
Malate , Manila City 1004
Philippines
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(877) 324-4856 |
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- Located at the heart of the historical and cultural district
of Malate in Manila
- An all butler hotel with impeccable service
- The views from the Pacific Lounge and the Pacific King rooms
are outstanding
www.panpacific.com/Manila
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Peninsula
Corner of Ayala and Makati
1226 Makati City
Manila, Philippines
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(866) 382-8388 |
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- Be wowed by the classic expansive Palm Court lobby with marble
pillars
- Enjoy a traditional English Afternoon Tea in the elegant Palm
Court
- Enjoy music by the resident musicians each evening
www.peninsula.com/manila
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Pearl Farm Resort
Kaputian, Island
Garden City of Samal
Mindanao, Philippines
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- Built in the Samal style with some accommodations on stilts
at the water’s edge
- The waters around the resort have been declared a marine sanctuary.
- Colorful and musical Mindanao Nights is one of several special
evening programs
www.pearlfarmresort.com
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The Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Four Seasons
41 Chung Shan North Road, Section 2
Taipei, Taiwan
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- An elegant blend of traditional decor and contemporary comfort
in the city center
- Easy access city transportation, business, and sights
- Ten restaurants and an executive lounge with great views of
the city
www.fourseasons.com
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• Koror
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Palau Pacific Resort
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
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- Tropical garden landscaping with private white sand beach
- Evening folkloric shows and incredible sunsets
- Full service with PADI 5-Star Dive Center
www.palauppr.com
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Palau Royal Resort
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
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- Beautiful view of the Rock Islands
- Small sand lagoon beach
- Walking distance to town
www.palau-royal-resort.com
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