A creative feat, the hotel has been jointly designed by Didier Gomez for all of the interior areas, architect Rachid El Andaloussi for the building itself and landscape artist Isabelle Linski for the exterior areas and recreation areas.

The Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa has been designed as something of a tribute to its natural surrounding environment, with an appreciation for tranquillity and Mogador’s wide open spaces. A seamless continuity has been established between the indoors and the outdoors, noticeable from the hotel’s huge lobby and an impressive view that stretches away into the distance, beyond the golf course and out across the ocean. In total harmony with the vast natural décor of Mogador and its wild spirit, the purity of the design combines superbly with the overall elegance and authenticity. Mashrabiyas and Essaouira dry stone are used extensively, forming a symbolic link between these two environments.

From the majestic hall, decorated with huge Moroccan lanterns and a plant wall, guests can directly access two of the hotel’s key attractions. The Tea Lounge celebrates and perpetuates time-old tea rituals while the astonishing Tiki So (whose bar is comprised of no fewer than 50,000 pieces of glass) proposes an extensive cocktail menu, in tribute to the first rum routes which began here in Mogador. From the superb panoramic terrace, you can enjoy the view across the swimming pool, close to which you will see the Kasbah Café where you can tuck into delicious wok and tajine dishes while watching a cooking show, while the Atlantic is a shrine to Essaouira’s mouth-watering seafood.

Sofitel is particularly keen to forge a link between French culture and local culture. At the Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa’s Atelier aux Arômes (Taste Workshop) the talented duo of chefs Philippe Bourdon and Fatima Targa have pooled their considerable talents to bring you the best of French and Moroccan gastronomy. A safe bet for anyone keen to enjoy a hearty dinner served in a décor comprised of mashrabiyas, oak wood and imaginatively displayed regional products including spices and argan oil.  Finally, when night falls, the So Lounge is the new “must-see” establishment in the cité des Alizés in which you can take advantage of the warm Moroccan evenings.

The decorative schemes for the bedrooms form a natural extension to this project. Mashrabiyas are extensively used, in addition to clawed wood, dry stone and Moroccan patterns featured on padded fabric…Didier Gomez has paid an impressive tribute to the nearby white town, where intense colours, exotic wood varieties and Moorish patterns subtly combine in the contemporary design of the furniture. This priceless sense of well-being accompanies our guests until the moment they drift off to sleep, in the exclusive and luxuriously soft MyBed™ bedding by Sofitel. In each bedroom, the beds look out across the ocean for a delightful sensation of escapism from the moment you awake.h marks the first cooperation of this kind between Essaouira Sofitel Luxury Hotels and the brand famous for its Crocodile logo.

The Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa is located just a few kilometres to the south of the attractive town of Essaouira, famous for its fishing port, its thousands of seagulls, its ochre ramparts, its white homes with blue shutters and its gentle climate all year round. It has a total of 147 bedrooms and suites in addition to 28 villas with private swimming pool blending in perfectly with the luxurious landscape of the Mogador estate. A site of this kind is ideal for discovering a wealth of activities, while your children, who are treated as genuine little Princes and Princesses at Sofitel will never forget their stay here and the happy moments they have spent in the Children’s Villa.

A dedicated health and fitness building is home to the 1300 m2 of the So SPA and the So FIT in a colourful and relaxing decor. This luxurious area, carefully designed to help you recover the harmony of your body and mind proposes 8 exclusive treatment booths, a traditional oriental steam bath, with three basins, a wave pool, in addition to a spa lounge area simply perfect for relaxing with its astonishing waterfall. For the Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa’s So SPA, Sofitel has joined forces with two widely recognised experts in the beauty field, Clarins and 5 Mondes.

Finally, golf has emerged as a popular attraction for travellers, particularly in Morocco which has seen a wealth of new greens spring up recently. The Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa   invites golf lovers to discover the 36-hole Mogador golf course designed by Gary Player. As an ambassador for a certain “Art of living”, along with the golf course Sofitel shares a passion for precision, a sense of friendliness and a quest for perfection. Sofitel’s other establishments in Morocco are all located at well-known golfing destinations including Marrakech, Agadir, Fez and Rabat.

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The Sheraton Batumi was designed to appeal to both business and leisure travelers and features 43 suites including one penthouse with breathtaking views of the Black Sea. The property is the second Sheraton hotel in the Republic of Georgia, joining its sister property the Sheraton Metechi Palace in Tblisi. Located on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, just minutes from the center of Batumi and within easy reach of the international airport, the white lighthouse tower of the Sheraton Batumi Hotel, designed in the style of the Batumi lighthouse of Alexandria built by Alexander the Great in 290 B.C., has already become a landmark in the city.

“Sheraton has historically been one of the first Western hotels to enter developing markets and when travelers from abroad and other emerging markets increase their travel internationally, they will stay with hotel brands they know from home,” said Hoyt H. Harper II, Senior Vice President for Sheraton Hotels and Resorts. “The Sheraton Batumi is emblematic of our continued focus to grow the Sheraton brand’s already robust presence globally by working with our proven development partners to ensure we have best-in-class properties wherever our guests want to travel.”

The seaside resort city of Batumi is Georgia’s main port, located near the Turkish border at the terminus of both railway and pipe lines originating in the Caucasus states. In recent years, the city has become a regional center for investment and development. In addition to a boom in its freight handling and manufacturing capabilities, Batumi is also host to a growing number of cruise ships which have included the destination on their Black Sea itineraries. Batumi boasts a sub-tropical climate and wide beachfront, and is known for its coffee mills, magnolia blossoms, fruit, and fish markets.

“Reaching out to new frontiers is part of Starwood’s global development strategy and the reputation of the Sheraton name will assist further positioning Batumi as a destination for the international traveler,” said Roeland Vos, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “We are delighted to once again partner with Nurol Insaat ve Ticaret A.S., with whom we have a long lasting relationship at the magnificent Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Center in Turkey.”

“We are proud to be working with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to bring the iconic Sheraton brand to Batumi,” said Mr. Nurettin Carmikli, Chairman of the Board Nurol Insaat ve Ticaret A.S. “The Sheraton Batumi Hotel is already a symbol of Batumi’s strong development and exciting future and we look forward to strengthening our long-term business relationship with Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Batumi.”

The property offers one all-day dining restaurant “Sunflower” on the ground floor and a lounge restaurant and bar “Veronica” with stunning vistas of the Batumi skyline. The hotel’s ballroom is the largest in Batumi at over 10,000 square feet and is ideal for weddings or corporate events. For smaller meetings and conferences the hotel has six other state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a fully equipped business center. Leisure amenities include an 8,000-square foot Shine Spa for Sheraton as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools and the brand’s signature fitness offering – Sheraton Fitness by Core Performance. Created in partnership with Core Performance, a training and lifestyle brand built by the experts who train professional athletes in every major sport, the program helps travelers train and eat healthy while on the road and features a state-of-the-art gym experience and healthy dining options. Another key feature of the property is the brand’s signature hotel offering: The Link@Sheraton(SM) experienced with Microsoft(R), a unique lobby lounge that enables guests to stay connected with instant access to information and technology for work, leisure and social networking. An independently operated casino will be located on the ground floor, with a dedicated entrance.

With rates from $450 per night, the Prelude Program includes:
- Complimentary upgrade to the next available room category at time of booking
- Daily breakfast for two, featuring the Ocean House’s signature farm-to-table cuisine
- $100.00 resort credit per room, per day to be used at the property’s various amenities, including the OH! Spa and retail shops
- Valet service on each floor
- Welcome amenity
- Valet parking

Perched high on the bluffs in Watch Hill, R.I., the Ocean House will offer sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean or Watch Hill Bay from each of its 49 guestrooms and 23 private residences. It will feature farm-to-table cuisine of the Atlantic Northeast, the 12,000-square-foot OH! Spa and more than 10,000 square feet of event space. The property will also boast a stretch of private beach, making it the only resort in New England that can host private events and wedding ceremonies on the water’s edge.

A short drive from New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts, the property will be ideal for close-to-home family vacations, weekend luxury escapes and destination weddings.

The Prelude Program is based on double occupancy and is valid for stays from June 1 through June 30, 2010. For more information about the Ocean House and to book the Prelude Program, call 1-888-552-2588 or click here

“At the Grotto Spa, we believe in experiences that go beyond the expected,” says Paul Drummond, general manager of Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort. “The Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara is thrilled to partner with Spas of America on this unique and exciting Dream Spa contest.”

In addition to the grand prize, 10 Grotto Spa gift baskets (retail value $100) are available to be won. These include products from Beauty through Balance (Ancient Secrets), Deserving Thyme, Seaflora, Eminence, Kerstin Florian and Comfort Zone. Entering the contest is free and easy, plus everyone who enters receives a special thank-you invitation from Tigh-Na-Mara and Spas of America. Enter online here

“Vancouver Island is a popular draw for thousands of American and Canadian spa travelers to our website,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “An easy-to-get-to-location, authentic local experiences, awesome nature at every turn, and professional and friendly staff make Vancouver Island an ideal Spa & Wellness destination.”

Launched in 2005, Spas of America is the fastest-growing spa travel website, showcasing over 700 of the best resort, hotel and destination spas around the world. Spas of America supports the growth of Spa & Wellness travel by providing consumers with a beautiful, clean, easy-to-use online experience. The website empowers customers to search for spas by map, name, keyword, experience or geographic region.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort is an all-season destination resort offering accommodations, an award-winning full-service spa, and three unique West Coast–inspired restaurants. Tigh-Na-Mara’s Grotto Spa was ranked the most popular Vancouver Island spa in 2008 by number of unique page views generated by visitors to the Spas of America website.

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The Presidential Villa also features a unique extended pool and an expansive private terrace area. The Luxurious Presidential Villa at Vallarta Gardens Resort & Spa feature design that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living. Within the home, open floor plan and abundant windows invite in the warm sun. The design integrates several areas for family and friends to gather, but also provide individual retreats to relax with your own thoughts and privacy.

Amenities include; large flat screen TVs with DVD players, satellite television, a fully stocked oversized gourmet kitchen (pre-arrival shopping service ), media room with Play Station 3 Game console, unlimited access to our state of the art fitness center, spa steam room & sauna, 30 min jet ski rental daily, sunset happy hour daily from 5pm-6:30pm with complimentary Mexican specialty drinks, wine, beer + assorted specialty snacks, unlimited bottled water, wireless high speed internet, kayaks, tennis, putting green, basketball, table games, bocce ball, and shuffle board.

Vallarta Gardens Five Star Service can cater to your every desire by offering an array of all inclusive packages including; Romance Escape, Classic Golf, Sport fishing, and Signature Spa Package. Vallarta Gardens Signature Caracol Spa is located directly on Banderas Bay offers guests an exquisitely rejuvenating, natural and refined resort experience. Treatments offered range from therapeutic messages to lavish body wraps. The spa menu includes 30 different therapies that will ensure a truly relaxing, revitalizing getaway.

For more information, please contact Nick @ 312-718-4907 or visit the website

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