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Hilton Garden Inn, Columbus (University Area)

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 25, 2012
Posted in: OHIO. Leave a Comment

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The Hilton Garden Inn in Columbus (University Area), Ohio is situated near Ohio State University and the Jerome Schottenstein Center, home of Buckeye basketball and ice hockey. Visitors will enjoy a convenient location just minutes from The Short North Arts and Entertainment District, Ohio State University Hospital, and the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Nearby attractions include the Electrostatic Generator at COSI Center for Science and Industry and Jungle Jack and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. With complimentary WiFi in public spaces and guest rooms, and the hotel’s 24-hour business center with PrinterOn printing capability, checking emails is just a click away, as is the state-of-the-art fitness center. Visitors may also go for a swim in the inn’s indoor pool, relax in the whirlpool, or just enjoy one of the outdoor patios. Or, when the weather turns chilly, warm up by the lobby fireplace while catching the game on the lobby’s 50-inch HDTV with complimentary coffee and tea.

Milliken Creek Inn & Spa, Napa

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 24, 2012
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The Milliken Creek Inn & Spa in Napa, California is an elegant Napa hotel hidden away on three verdant acres overlooking the idyllic Napa River, in California’s esteemed wine country. In this superb Napa Valley setting, sumptuous accommodations are bathed in serene colors and accented with an exotic flair. Thoughtful touches invite pampering and romance, such as flickering fireplaces, canopy beds with the finest linens, rain showers and oversized hydrotherapy tubs outfitted with green tea bath salts and votive candles. Combining the best signature service of larger Napa hotels with a very exclusive and intimate ambience, this luxury Napa hotel offers 12 exclusive and very private suites, each with a unique style all its own. Visitors find they can ease into their day with a gourmet breakfast served wherever they wish, from the privacy of a private room to al fresco on the Waterfall Terrace. And at day’s end, visitors may wish to unwind at the Magic Hour, the inn’s complimentary wine and cheese reception area.

Stage Neck Inn, York Harbor

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 23, 2012
Posted in: MAINE. Leave a Comment

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The Stage Neck Inn in York Harbor, Maine is situated on a rocky peninsula with adjacent sandy beach, ocean, harbor, and river frontage. The resort has extensive amenities including an indoor pool with hot tub, fitness center, gift shop, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and clay tennis courts, plus an intimate spa. In addition, the Inn maintains three restaurants of which two are open year-round. Nearby are several reknowned golf courses. And with 58 guest rooms, the inn can easily accommodate groups with deluxe oceanfront lodging. Stage Neck Inn is also a wonderful choice for ocean-side weddings or relaxed honeymoons surrounded by the natural beauty of the harbor, beach, ocean, cliffs, and river.

Holiday Inn Capitol, Washington DC

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 22, 2012
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The Holiday Inn Capitol in Washington DC is the most convenient choice among downtown Washington DC hotels. When traveling to the nation’s capital, visitors always cast their vote for the full-service comfort and convenient location of the Holiday Inn Capitol – Washington DC.  Only minutes from the city’s most popular museums and monuments, the hotel’s inviting accommodations feature classic décor and soothing color patterns sure to please even the most discriminating traveler. Visitors are also sure to delight in the hotel’s close proximity to landmarks such as the Smithsonian Institution and the US Capitol. And business travelers always appreciate the hotel’s central location near the Metro and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. In addition, there’s a full array of recreational opportunities, both on the premises and nearby.

The Pitcher Inn, Warren

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 21, 2012
Posted in: VERMONT. Leave a Comment

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The Pitcher Inn in Warren, Vermont is picturesque and typically New England. And its town Warren is a classic Vermont village ringed by mountains. A town with tales to tell and beauty to spare. Only five minutes from the legendary Sugarbush and Mad River Glen ski resorts, in Warren, a woodstove warms the general store and people come from far and wide for the Independence Day parade. The Pitcher Inn’s celebrated restaurant, 275 Main, is a marvel onto itself. Local beef, quail and rabbit, heirloom tomatoes and handmade cheeses, tender greens from nearby farms, locally gathered wild mushrooms and native apples are some of the elements used to bewitching effect by executive chef Sue Schickler and her team. And Tracks is The Pitcher Inn’s lively, firelit tavern, a popular gathering spot where guests recount the day’s exploits amid craft beers and the hidden gems of the wine world.

Druids Glen Resort, County Wicklow

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 20, 2012
Posted in: IRELAND. Leave a Comment

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The Druids Glen Resort in County Wicklow, Ireland is a luxury 5 Star hote set on 400 acres of rolling countryside, nestled between The Wicklow Mountains and the Irish Sea. Affectionately known as “The Garden of Ireland,” Co. Wicklow is a real treasure with its magnificent mountains, long sandy beaches, rivers, lakes and forests. The perfect destination for a family holiday, a weekend getaway or an active break, Co. Wicklow is also an ideal destination for any corporate, incentive or special event. With both location and scenery as its primary benefits there is an abundance of cultural hotspots and places of historical interest for visitors to explore and enjoy in a magnificent setting. With easy access from Dublin’s city centre – Wicklow is conveniently located between Rosslare and Dun Laoghaire ferry ports, and with excellent routes by coach and motorway from Dublin Airport. And with Alpine style lounges, roaring fires, and unsurpassable views, Druids Glen Resort brings the outside very much inside.

The Grove Hotel, Boise

Posted by Roger Baronat on October 19, 2012
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The Grove Hotel in Boise, Idaho is the only AAA Four-Diamond-rated hotel in Boise, ID.  From its dynamic downtown setting, this intimate retreat represents a more casual level of luxury, delivered by a friendly staff as comfortable bringing breakfast to your room as it is arranging your whitewater-rafting trip down the Boise River.  Attached to the 5,000-seat CenturyLink Arena and adjacent to the Boise Centre, The Grove puts visitors just steps from the city’s best shopping and restaurants. When it comes to dining, the creative energy and aromas flowing from the open-plan kitchen of Emilio’s Restaurant offer a vibrant complement to a New American menu highlighted by the freshest seafood, choice meats and local, organic produce. When it comes to relaxation, the Grove’s contemporary yet casual living room setting with a fireplace and live piano music – just right for spur-of-the-moment cocktails and casual grazing – also includes a special sushi menu. Be sure to try the signature Grapefruit Martini!