Beijing City

Location:Beijing- The capital of China is located in the northern part of the North China Plain and its terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast.
Area:16,807.8 sq km
Climate:The climate in Beijing is of the continental type, with cold and dry winters, due to the Siberian air massses that move southward across the Mongolian Plateau. The summers are hot owing to warm and humid monsoon winds from the southeast bringing Beijing most of its annual precipitation. January is the coldest month and July is the warmest. Winter usually begins towards the end of October. The summer months, June to August, are wet and hot with about 40% of the annual precipitation.
provincial capital:Beijing
Population:13.82 millions (March 2001)
Ethnic groups:The permanent residents of Beijing come from all of China's 56 ethnic groups. The Han nationality accounts for 96.5% of the total. The other 55 ethnic minorities claim a population of more than 300,000, most of them are from Hui, Manchu, and Mongolian nationalities.
Agriculture:In 1994, the gross value of agricultural output reached 28.69 billion yuan (non-agricultural output value accounting for 79.5%). The gross value of rural industrial output accounted for 40.2% of the city's gross value of industrial output in 1994. The main cereals are wheat, corn, and rice. The total amount of grain output was 2,761 million tons, and per-hectare yield was 6,420 kilograms. There are 541 farms where each farmer is responsible for more than 6.6 hectares. Mechanization in agriculture has been basically realized in plain areas, and various kinds of bases can provide abundant sideline products.
Industry:Beijing's gross domestic product (GDP) reached 82.9 billion yuan in the first five months of 2000, up 12 percent over the same period of last year, with high-tech enterprises leading development, according to Beijing Youth Daily. From January to May, the added value of Beijing's industrial output was 6.35 billion yuan, up 18.8 percent over the same period of the previous year

Beijing, Jing for short, is the nation's political, economic, cultural and educational center as well as China's most important center for international trade and communications. Together with Xian, Luoyang, Kaifeng, Nanjing and Hangzhou, Beijing is one of the six ancient cities in China. It has been the heart and soul of politics and society throughout its long history and consequently there is an unparalleled wealth of discovery to delight and intrigue travelers as they explore Beijing's ancient past and enjoy its exciting modern development.
As the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing is located in northern China, close to Tianjin Municipality and partially surrounded by Hebei Province. The city covers an area of more than 16,410 square kilometers (6336 square miles) and has a population of 14.93 million people.
Beijing is a city with four distinct seasons. Its best is late spring and autumn. But autumn is taken as the golden tourist season of the year since there is sometimes in the spring of recent years, a yellow wind. We suggest tourists visit Beijing during the months of May, September, and October when people can enjoy bright sunshine and blue skies. An abundance of international class performances are presented in May. If you like winter, you will have other chances to appreciate another landscape of Beijing. After skiing in Beihai and viewing the snowy sights on West Hill, enjoying the steaming hotpot is the best choice, which is really the fun of tour in Beijing. Please keep warm and remember to bring your down garments and sweaters when you visit Beijing in the winter.
How can one city boast so many phenomenal places? Beijing's long and illustrious history started some 500,000 years ago. It is here that the ancestors of modern Homo sapiens, Peking men, lived in caves. Records show that Beijing has been an inhabited city for more than three thousand years and has endured invasions by warlords and foreign powers, devastating fires, the rise and fall of powerful imperial dynasties and has emerged each time as a strong and vibrant city. For more than 800 years, Beijing was a capital city - from the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368) to the Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing (1644 - 1911) dynasties. Thirty-four emperors have lived and ruled the nation in Beijing and it has been an important trading city from its earliest days.
Although now Beijing is a modern and fashionable city complete with a full 21st Century vitality, you can experience authentic Beijing life and become acquainted with 'old Beijing' by exploring its many teahouses, temple fairs, Beijing's Hutong and Courtyard and enjoy the Peking Opera. Add any or all of these to your Beijing tour and you will leave with a feeling of special appreciation in your heart for this ancient city that has truly seen it all and tells its story with matchless grace, charm and vigor.
With the biggest central square in the world - Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City that is the largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex, a superbly preserved section of the Great Wall,as well as the largest sacrificial complex in the world - the Temple of Heaven, Beijing attracts both domestic and foreign visitors who all come to wonder at its century-old history and unique cultural relics.
Dwelling too much on the historical past of Beijing may give tourists the false impression that it is little more than an ancient city in style but this is definitely not so! Strolling around Beijing, you'll find it has much in common with any other great metropolis elsewhere in today's world. There are towering skyscrapers; busy shopping malls and an endless stream of traffic that makes the city much the same as others. The most famous and popular commercial circles and commercial pedestrian streets are predominantly located near the Yansha Shopping Mall, Tiananmen and Wangfujing Street, Guomao Shopping Mall, Qianmen Street and Xidan Street, etc. However, although you will find multinational chains with their own brands to offer, nowhere else on earth will you find such a variety of gourmet Chinese restaurants offering the very best of the eight different styles of Chinese cuisine as well as western style dishes. Modern hotels abound, each offering the highest standards of service and convenience.
After a day's Beijing tours, nighttime can hold other surprises for you. These can vary from traditional performances such as the Beijing Opera, acrobatics and martial arts to modern ones including concerts, ballroom dancing, pubs and clubs. Each and every one has its individual enchantment for the tourist. No description of our capital city is complete without mention of the friendly people who throng the streets. Everywhere you will encounter smiling faces and a warm welcome, especially from the children who love to say 'Hello!' All these things add up to truly make your visit a cultural experience of a lifetime

Restaurant:
1001 Nights

A great spot for an exotic evening filled with Arabian fanfare. With gilded ceilings, entertaining belly dancing and outdoor seating available, it's one of Beijing's most unique dining experiences. Specialties include lamb and chicken kebabs and spicy pita bread. The restaurant boasts many Middle Eastern expats as regular customers.
Phone:6532-4050
bj1001@1001night.com.cn
Fax:6532-2683
Open 11am-2amPrice Y100-Y199 per coupleAccepts International Credit Cards
Hotels&Budget:
Grand Hyatt Beijing
1 East Chang An Avenue,Beijing, People's Republic of China 100738
Phone: 86 10 8518 1234
Fax: +86 10 8518 0000
Email: beijing.grand@hyatt.com
7 Day Inn
4, District 1, Anyuan Dongli,Olympic Areaeast gate of the National Stadium
Phone:6489-2088, 800-9999-800, 400-880-7777
www.7daysinn.com
Open 24H
City Weekendsays:A rapidly developing domestic chain hostel
Beijing Dream Castle
26 Anzhenli Block 3,Chaoyang
Phone:137-1896-9954
www.beijingdreamcastle.comdreamcastlehotel@yahoo.com
Open 24H
Accepts International Credit Cards
Car rental:

SinoRent.cn
15 Xi Dawang Lu, FESCO Tower 1
Toll free: 400-810-6878
www.SinoRent.cnSinoRent@gmail.com
Open 24H
City Weekendsays:Beijing-based website clearinghouse for car rental. They work with many of the big names in worldwide car rental, such as Avis, Alamo, Hertz).
NightLife:
Sanlitun Pub Street and the surrounding Embassy Area in Chaoyang District is also a must for many foreign visitors and young people. The various bars attract the staff from the Embassies and white-collar workers alike. Here you will find rock-and-roll, hip-hop and Jazz among the many activities. This is a good place to see first-hand something of modern China after a day of exploring its historical past.
VICS Location: in the east inside of the North Entrance of Gongti, Chaoyang DistrictOpening hours: 20:00 - 03:00Cost for ticket: 30 Yuan at weekend, 20 Yuan on Wednesday (Lady's night) and women can enjoy cocktail for free at that night (excluding special activities)Music: Hip-hop, R&B
JJ BarAddress: A2, Chaibang Hutong, Andingmennei Da Jie, Dongcheng District Opening hours: for 24 hoursAverage cost per person: 20 Yuan - 30 Yuan
Hugo Club Address: B143, Xiwai Da Jie, Haidian DistrictOpening hours: from 09:00 until late
BananaAddress: 22, Jianguomenwai Da Jie, Chaoyang DistrcitOpening hours: 20:30 - 04:00 from Sunday to Thursday and 20:30 - 05:00 on Friday and SaturdayCost for ticket: 20 Yuan from Sunday to Thursday and 30 Yuan on Friday and Saturday
Understandably, as the nation's capital, Beijing is also its cultural center and the Capital Theatre, the Beijing Concert Hall, the China Folk Culture Palace each offer the very best of entertainment adding greatly to the wide choice of nightlife pastimes in the city. Program details and ticket prices as well as addresses of the various venues can usually be found in the current 'Beijing Daily'.
Every city has its night market and Beijing is no exception. When the curtain of darkness falls, the snack handcarts come alive. Dongdan Street, Xidan Street, Donghuamen Gate and Longfusi Temple area are the main four night market areas. Snacks include Beijing specialities as well as many that are traditional in other parts of the country, some of which are from minority districts.
It is hard to give details of all the nightly activities to be found in Beijing. However, for foreign visitors in particular, we would highly recommend a leisurely stroll along the Chang'an Street to observe the scene as one of your nightlife choices. Maybe you would like to do this in style by hiring a rickshaw, what could be more in keeping with the ambiance than that? The street extends all the way to the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square. The palace complex in shadow has an ethereal beauty that is all its own and that is certain to evoke sentiments of the past glory, mystery and intrigue that was once Imperial China.

Agios Sostis, Mykonos

Overlooking the deep blue waters of Panormos Bay, a new complex of luxurious apartments offers comfortable modern accommodation in one of the most undisturbed, peaceful yet fashionable areas of the island. Enjoy the seaside view from any of the eight individually designed, contemporary Mykonian styled apartments.Each with private balconies, these units all have direct access to open surrounding leveled terraces which lead to the property’s large swimming pool. Situated only a few minutes walk from beautiful Agios Sostis Beach and an equally short drive to larger Panormos Beach, this complex also enjoys access to a small secluded beach cove only a few meters away and directly in front of the property.Each apartment comes with an open plan kitchenette, dining and salon area as well as air conditioning and satellite TV.As an additional luxury, three of the units are equipped with a private Jacuzzi. The complex’s inner reception area provides Guests with telephone and internet access while the outer entrance area offers ample parking.

The Beverly Hills Hotel

The Beverly Hills Hotel is a luxury, five-star hotel, located on Sunset Boulevard in the center of Beverly Hills and surrounded by 12 acres of lush, tropical gardens, exotic flowers, and private walkways. Providing privacy and tranquility in a truly residential setting, The Beverly Hills Hotel is within easy access to the business and entertainment centers of Los Angeles, Century City, Rodeo Drive, and many of the Hollywood studios. The hotel is just a 35-minute drive from Los Angeles International Airport.Referred to locally as "The Pink Palace" The Beverly Hills Hotel is a place to see and be seen, to catch glimpses of famous faces, or to revel in splendid luxury. What makes The Beverly Hills Hotel stand out is its superlative combination of service, a location that offers guests privacy, yet in the heart of a city, and a refreshed facility that, while faithful to the hotel's architectural and interior design traditions, is more dramatically beautiful than ever.
Room Details
From the moment you enter your room at The Beverly Hills Hotel, you will see that every expectation of comfort, spaciousness, and beauty has been fulfilled. Our goal is to ensure that your every need has been anticipated and that no detail is overlooked. The hotel has 204 guest rooms and suites, including 21 one-of-a-kind bungalows. Rooms are designed to feel spacious, timeless, and comfortably elegant. Distinct Beverly Hills accents, a subdued palette of greens, pinks, apricots, and yellows, are used throughout. All furnishings have been custom designed for the hotel. They include an armoire, slip-covered or English-style sofas, tufted stools at the foot of the bed, canopied beds, comforters made with matelasse fabric, velvet throw pillows, and artwork. Every room is unique, with different patterns, fabrics, hues, draperies, and textures.
Wine & Dine
The Beverly Hills Hotel's famed Polo Lounge has been a favorite spot for numerous stars and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an inviting atmosphere. Poolside dining is available at The Cabana Club Cafe while informal meals can be enjoyed at The Fountain Coffee Room, complete with a soda fountain and 20 pink bar stools. Room Service is available around the clock, serving everything from gourmet breakfasts to romantic candlelit dinners. The Polo LoungeThe Cabana Club Cafe The Fountain Coffee RoomBar Nineteen 12
Spa & Fitness Facilities
The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie is located on the Promenade level of the hotel. La Prairie has been in the forefront of the anti-aging revolution for the past half century. La Prairie's unique cellular facials, therapeutic massages, and impeccable attention to elegance make The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa by La Prairie a luxurious, restorative oasis to help you de-stress, rejuvenate, and pamper yourself with age-defying science and skincare expertise.
To Do
Home to the stars, Beverly Hills is known worldwide for its grand mansions and chic shops along Rodeo Drive. The city of Beverly Hills, however, has much more to offer, with a wealth of famous art galleries, museums, fine restaurants, and an exciting nightlife.On the doorstep to some of the world's best shopping, The Beverly Hills Hotel is close to the Golden Triangle, with Rodeo Drive running through the center and bordered by Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard. Should you tire of shopping, Beverly Hills has an interesting selection of museums that include the Getty Center, the Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Petersen Automotive Museum.
Specials
Deluxe double room with breakfast and complimentary speciality cocktails from $525 per night.

The Dorchester

Looking across the soft green swathes of Hyde Park, The Dorchester is one of the most desirable places in the world to stay. A luxury Mayfair hotel of great repute, it embodies the highest of traditional values, with spacious rooms and suites of great charm, glorious dining and entertaining, and a spa of exquisite indulgence. For over half a century the hotel has remained a pinnacle of luxury and ease.Superbly located in the heart of London's Mayfair on Park Lane, between Marble Arch and Hyde Park Corner, The Dorchester is close to exclusive London shopping in Bond Street and Knightsbridge and is within easy access of many London attractions including Buckingham Palace, West End theatres, the Royal Albert Hall and the National Gallery.250 individually designed spacious rooms and suites, decorated in a rich English Country House style. Each room features specially commissioned fabrics, antique furniture and extremely comfortable beds. The white marble bathrooms have the deepest baths in London. Many Suites interconnect with up to five rooms - a feature un-paralleled in London hotels.

Five Star Alliance Client Reviews - The Dorchester
Mel P., Reading, United Kingdom. January, 2007
"All services 5 star plus from the personal guide from the receptionist who met us. Should however warn future guests who arrive in their own car that congestion charges apply on arrival day as well as departure day which is a LONDON con. As you can drive on and off the hotel forecourt without triggering the charge unless you ask for your car to be parked. Another example of 'Rip-Off-Britain' I am ashamed to admit. This comment will not apply when the zone is enlarged. Our room overlooked Hyde park , was exceptional and at all times my wife and I were made to feel special without being suffocated."
Barry, Glasgow, Scotland. January, 2006
"Very comfortable with great service and great food. The standard of service at meal times was exceptional as were the waiters/waitresses attires."

Concorde La Fayette

The hotel is ideally situated to access a wide range of amenities, and is just a few steps away from the beautiful Bois de Boulogne Park. Guests at the Concorde La Fayette can access the city metro system via the Palais des Congrès conference centre (one of the largest in Europe). From here you can reach great places like the Champs-Elysées, with its many bars, restaurants and shops, or the Eiffel Tower where you can take the lift to the top and enjoy amazing views over the city.

Impressive views of the city
The Hotel Concorde La Fayette has an impressive 33 floors - meaning views from the top floors are simple spectacular. You can see the Eiffel Tower, and the city of Paris. The hotel is more than able to accommodate business guests, particularly with its impressive convention space and meeting rooms. If you want to reserve a room at this hotel, enter the dates of your stay to see room availability. You will also see which facilities are provided in the guest rooms. For more information, click on the other tabs to see photos, or a location map.
A host of choices at Hotel Concorde La Fayette
A total of 950 rooms provide plenty of choice, and both business and leisure guests will find their needs are very well looked after. The 704 Superior rooms are provided on floors 8 t 24, and provide lovely views of the city, including the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. From the 25th to the 29th floor of Concorde La Fayette you will find the 142 deluxe and executive rooms. A private lift takes guests to these floors, adding even more privacy to these exclusive rooms. The fitness facilities, indoor swimming pool and gym equipment provide plenty of choice for working out or taking a relaxed dip in the pool.

Hotel facilities
General
Parking (fee required), Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Luggage Storage, Shops in Hotel.
Activities
Fitness Centre, Indoor Swimming Pool.
Services
Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Dry Cleaning, Barber/Beauty Shop, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included.
Hotel information
Access to the Waou Club Med Fitness Center: 25€ per day per person.
Food & beverage
The hotel has one restaurant, two cafes and two bars, each offering a unique experience in contemporary surroundings. One of the bars, located on the 33rd floor, has simply stunning views over Paris and the Eiffel Tower

Burj Al Arab

A Billowing Sail-shaped Structure Soaring 321 Metres Above The Arabian Gulf Burj Al Arab Is A Dramatic Tribute To The Regions Seafaring Heritage. Combining The Latest Technology With A Long-standing Reputation Of Arabian Hospitality The Hotel Symbolizes The Very Essence Of Dubai Embracing The Best Of New Alongside Traditions Of The Past. Guests Can Transfer From Dubai International Airport By Rolls Royce Silver Seraph Limousines. 202 Suites Have Been Exquisitely Crafted And Appointed To Achieve A Degree Of Comfortable Luxury To Satisfy The Senses Of Every Guest From All Corners Of The World. Individual Service And Attention To Detail Are Paramount With A Private Reception On Each Floor As Well As Butler Service For Every Suite. Within Each Suite Lies Sophisticated Technology Providing The Largest Selection Of Satellite Television Channels Available In The Middle East. Every Suite Features Its Own Laptop Notebook Computer, Fax Machine And Printer. The Al Falak Ballroom And Conference Suites Located High Above The Arabian Gulf On The 27th Floor Offers The Very Best Of Meeting Facilities. Six Restaurants And Lounges Provide A Variety Of Dining Options From An Underwater Seafood Restaurant ... al Mahara ... accessible By A Three Minute Submarine Voyage To The Heights Of ... al Muntaha ... located On The Top Level Of The Hotel.A Lavishly Decorated Private Health And Fitness Facility The Assawan Spa Is Located On The 18th Floor Its Unique Location Allows Guests To Enjoy Spectacular Views From The Pools, jacuzzis, spas, massage, Beauty And Therapy Rooms And Aerobics Workout Studios. Burj Al Arab Is Setting New Standards Of Luxury ... Service And Comfort On The Shores Of The Arabian Gulf.

Moon Dance Cliffs

Situated on the dramatic cliffs of Negril, Moon Dance Cliffs is a luxury resort and spa opening in December 2008. Room choices include standard, deluxe, one- or two-bedroom suites, and Villas. All rooms are air-conditioned, have verandahs, spectacular views of the Caribbean and many have private, outdoor Jacuzzis. With three restaurants, two bars, a putting green, a spa and fitness facility, beautiful gardens, and an extensive pool on the grounds, Moon Dance Cliffs offers something for everybody. In addition to typical rooms, Moon Dance Cliffs has four private villas on the grounds for guests to enjoy. Located throughout the expansive grounds of the resort and ranging from one to five bedrooms, all of the villas offer dramatic views of the Caribbean Sea from atop the cliffs. Each villa is staffed with a butler, who also acts as your personal concierge. With full access to all the resort has to offer the Villas at Moon Dance Cliffs are a vacation experience not to be missed. Moon Dance Cliffs opens December 2008 and is now taking reservations.
Room Details
Every guest room at Moon Dance Cliffs is modern and spacious with private verandahs. All deluxe rooms feature Jacuzzis on the verandahs. Each room is air-conditioned, with mini bar, hair dryer, flat screen TV, and iPod dock. Every room has a magnificent view of the sea and Negril's famous sunsets.
Wine & Dine
The Cliffs offers many dining options. Annie?s is cliff side, serving fine fare in an easy atmosphere. The Sports Bar is casual with flat screen TVs, and a huge choice of drinks, cognacs, and Cuban cigars. The Pool Bar offers cocktails and snacks poolside. Guests also have the option of room service.
Spa & Fitness Facilities
Moon Dance Cliffs boasts a full service spa, full of luxurious island touches to make your spa day special. From couples massages and skin treatments to manicures and pedicures or hair and make-up services for your wedding day, The Spa at Moon Dance Cliffs will enhance your vacation experience.
Arrival Details
Transfers from Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay are available to Moon Dance Cliffs.
Specials
Special Grand Opening Prices now in place! To celebrate the opening of our latest resort, we're offering a 30% discount on all rooms! Please visit our website for more information: www.moondancecliffs.com

Moon Dance Villas

Experience the finest villa accommodations in all of Jamaica, Moon Dance Villas, ideally located on Negril's famed 7-Mile Beach. Consisting of six luxurious villas, ranging from one to five bedrooms, Moon Dance surrounds you in luxury from the moment you arrive. Each villa is fully staffed with a chef, bartender, housekeeper, and laundress. With a relaxing atmosphere, expansive tropical gardens, and verandahs Moon Dance Villas is an experience not to be missed, but it's the service and friendliness of our staff that you'll remember long after your vacation is over. Ginger Breeze is a 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath mansion, set right on the beach, with a private pool, outdoor dining room, and Jacuzzi. Bay Whisper has 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, 3 Jacuzzis, a private pool, and outdoor dining. Azure Sky is an exquisite 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath villa, complete with a full-size pool table, Jacuzzis, and private pool. With 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, a Jacuzzi, and pool, Dream Walk is ideal for families or friends. Satin Sunrise boasts 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a garden Jacuzzi, and pool. The honeymoon villa, Lilac Mist, is an intimate escape for couples set in a lush, tropical garden.
Room Details
Every bedroom at Moon Dance Villas is spacious, wonderfully appointed, and air conditioned with en-suite bath and private verandah. Nearly every bedroom on the property has a magnificent view of the sea and Negril's famous sunsets.
Wine & Dine
Each Villa is fully staffed with a personal chef and bartender. Moon Dance chefs are experts in local delicacies, as well as American fare. Your bartender will concoct any number of specialty drinks for you and make sure your glass is never empty.
Arrival Details
All guests of Moon Dance Villas are met by a private driver at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.

Cambridge Beaches

We are an exclusive cottage-colony resort in Bermuda and enjoy an international clientele, mainly from North America, the United Kingdom and Europe. Cambridge Beaches is frequently described as the "Best of Bermuda", as "one of the most romantic resorts in the world", and as such, we enjoy an extremely high guest return rate. 97.2% of all guests who fill out our visitor poll leave with the intention of returning. We hope you will soon be a return guest, too! The 'Cambridge Experience' is a devotion to your needs. It is not one quality but rather a combination of attributes that provide renewal for our guests: our location, first and foremost, on a twenty-five acre peninsula with spectacular views is nothing less than inspirational

Room Details
From your Cambridge Beaches Bermuda resorts cottage, enjoy breakfast alone together. Sun on your private patio or terrace overlooking beautiful gardens or inspiring water views. Watch the sunset together after a wonderful day. Our luxury cottages are your personal sanctuary. Visit Cambridge Beaches and enjoy casual elegance at a world-class Bermuda resort

Accolades
CNN: 2006 Hotspot for Travel - Wellness getaways 2006 - Conde Nast Johansen Worldwide Luxury Travel Guide 2006 Spa Finders International - Best Resort Spa: Water Activities2005 Bermuda GOLD AWARD: Best Place to Fall in Love Resorts & Great Hotels - 2005 Connoisseur CollectionTravel & Leisure - Awards from Travel & Leisure continue from 1997 forward

Address
30 King's Point Road, Sandys MA02, BermudaSandys, Bermuda

Hotel Barcelona Catedral

An exclusive new and modern designed 4-star boutique hotel (opened in October 06) located right in front of the Cathedral just where you want it right in the centre, next to las Rambles and Plaça Catalunya (Barcelonas main square and reference point). The hotel offers guests good quality, centrally located accommodation and personalised service, creating a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere for your stay whatever its purpose. A great option for getting to know and discovering Barcelona. Enjoy a free guided cultural walk around Barcelona's Gothic Quarter every Sunday.

General
Parking (fee required), Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Heating, Design Hotel, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, Allergy-Free Room Available.
Activities
Fitness Centre, Solarium, Library, Hiking, Outdoor Swimming Pool.
Services
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Bicycle Rental, Packed Lunches, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying, Ticket Service, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
Room information
Services, 80 rooms with tea and coffee facilities in room, non smoking rooms, VIP rooms, disabled facilities, baby coats, interactive T.V. and international satellite T.V. channels, radio, minibar, laundry service, air conditioning and heating, safe deposit box computer size, hairdryer, small pets accepted, radio, credit cards, free internet connection, wireless Internet, parking.
Travel information
By car or taxi: take Ronda litoral exit Ciutat Vella, then take Via Laietana up and the hotel is located just past the Cathedral to the left.By train: station Plaça Catalunya and 5' walk. Underground: Jaume I station. Airport bus: last stop Plaça catalunya and then 5' walk, taking the Porta de l'Angel street and then to the left. GPS position Latitud: 2º 30 ‘ 30 “ Longitud: 41º 23 ‘ 4 “.

The Huntington Hotel & Nob Hill Spa

In the same family for generations, The Huntington Hotel & Nob Hill Spa offer understated luxury, along with courtesy and service at their very best.
Occupying one of San Francisco’s finest locations atop Nob Hill, cable cars glide past the front door, while guests enjoy views of Huntington Park and city skyline. The hotel sits near the financial district, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and Union Square’s world-class shopping.
Spacious rooms are richly appointed in both traditional and contemporary styles, while the award-winning ‘Big 4 Restaurant’ serves contemporary American cuisine in an elegant club-like setting. The three-level Nob Hill Spa boasts ten treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, an indoor infinity pool, Jacuzzi, and a fitness studio for Yoga and Pilates. The Nob Hill Spa boutique offers a distinctive collection of unique gift items and exclusive skin care products.

Location
High atop Nob Hill, 24kms from San Francisco International Airport. .
Things to enjoy
Spa, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, fitness centre, Yoga and Pilates studio, a boutique for exclusive Nob Hill Spa products, courtesy chauffeur driven sedan service to Union Square and the Financial District.
Nearby: Tennis, golf.
Attractions: Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Golden Gate Bridge and Park, Coit Tower.

Baros Maldives

Baros Maldives is a lush tropical island set in the shimmering waters of a shallow lagoon and ringed by a reef vibrant with marine life; countless filigreed palm fronds shade its stunning soft sandy beaches.
Luxurious villas exist in harmony with their surroundings: some set on stilts provide the ultimate in Indian Ocean romance; others are situated among the coconut palms a few paces from the water’s edge and boast chic interiors and lavish bathrooms.
When dining, take advantage of the magnificent panoramic views of the ocean in the Lighthouse restaurant, which offers gourmet dining perfectly complemented by a distinguished wine cellar. Elsewhere, the Cayenne Grill serves your choice of seafood and meat while for alfresco dining the popular Lime Restaurant is a must. Baros has a PADI dive school offering superb diving on the island’s very own reef, while in the tranquil Aquum Spa a host of relaxing treatments await.

Location
Only 25 minutes from the Male' International Airport by speedboat, the island lies alone in the ocean in safe, tropical seclusion.
Things to enjoy
The Lighthouse Gourmet dining, Maldivian Experience Evening, scuba diving and snorkelling on the house reef, private diving, water sports, Aquum Spa, big game fishing, varied group and individual excursions programme, private cruise on a traditional Maldivian live-aboard sailing Dhoni, fitness centre, pool table, table tennis, library, boutique.

Dorset Square Hotel

The Dorset Square Hotel is timeless, elegant and eclectically English. The award-winning Potting Shed restaurant offers excellent classic English cuisine with a contemporary twist.
In 1787, Thomas Lord chose Dorset Square to create a cricket ground which, in 1814, moved to what is now Lord’s Cricket Ground. Dorset Square Hotel is one of the Regency buildings surrounding the beautiful tree-filled gardens.
Everything about it is individual. Rooms are decorated in grand English country house style with antiques and original art. Bathrooms are a modern yet traditional mix of marble and mahogany. First-floor bedrooms are graceful with high ceilings and beautiful views of the square. Marylebone High Street, Oxford Street and Regent’s Park are all short walks away, and the West End and the City are within easy reach.

Location
Heathrow Airport is 15 minutes by express train from Paddington station, which is just a few minutes away by taxi.
Things to enjoy
Friday night Live Jazz, jogging in nearby Regent’s Park.
Nearby: Vibrant Marylebone Village and farmers’ market, holistic day spa, pilates studio, tennis.
Attractions: Baker Street and Bond Street, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Lord’s Cricket Ground, Wembley National Stadium, St. John’s Wood, Abbey Road Studios, Little Venice canals.

Luxury Villas - Fortlands Point

Fortlands Point is a fabulous villa strategically located at the lookout point where Discovery Bay meets the Caribbean Sea. Two old canons still remain on the shore of this property providing testimony to the role the land of this wonderful property once played in the defense of Jamaica. The views from its peninsula are stunning of both Discovery Bay on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other.The villa boasts seven air-conditioned bedrooms with seven en suite bathrooms, three private beaches, 270-degree ocean views, a squash court, weight room, TV room and many other amenities. The villa can accommodate up to 14 guests with a maximum of 10 adults since two of the bedrooms are only suitable for young children (trundle beds).Entrance to the villa is into a small courtyard with a pond leading to the front door. A reception/sitting area leads though to the pool deck or left to the formal dining room that seats twelve on its 100-year-old 12' mahogany heirloom table. A covered outdoor dining area adjoins the dining room as well providing charming seaside dining.The interiors are Colonial style and feature cut stone, mahogany pieces and an abundance of teak and other tropical woods as well as Italian tile and Persian rugs which complement the dramatic architecture.Textures of teak, cedar, Italian tile and Persian rugs complement the dramatic architecture. With families in mind, seven bedrooms (including two specifically for children) have been thoughtfully designed on individual split-levels. The comfortable verandah is complete with black granite bar, icemaker and television. Sunset cocktail hours here drift into leisurely long dinners under the stars on any of five open-air dining areas. Inside is the formal dining room with 100-year-old 12' mahogany heirloom table. As a special treat, the staff will serve dinner on the very point itself, followed by a seaside bonfire if you wish ~ evenings to treasure and remember.A large, comfortably furnished verandah offers a black granite bar, icemaker and TV and is a popular gathering place for guests to savor sunset cocktails.Built on four levels (one of which is an attic level), the villa offers the living room, verandah, bar with TV, outside dining areas, inside formal dining room and kitchen on the main level. All of these rooms open to the wide stone terrace, infinity style private swimming pool and hot tub. A few steps lead down to the lawn and then to the main beach on the bay beyond. Just across the lawn, steps lead down to two more private beaches on the sea.Another level features a bedroom with a custom designed mahogany king-sized bed plus a day bed. French doors lead to a furnished terrace and the lawn. This bedroom has a TV, ocean view and en-suite bathroom complete with a tub/shower combination and bidet. This bedroom is, also, wheelchair accessible via a ramped entrance and wide doorways.Another level features three additional bedrooms. One of the ocean view bedrooms features a king sized bed plus a daybed, en-suite bathroom with tub/shower combination and bidet and French doors open to a furnished balcony. Another bedroom offers ocean views, a queen sized 4-poster bed and en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Additionally on this level, there is a children's room with twin beds and en-suite bathroom with tub/shower combination.On yet another level there is the Captain's Room which offers a king sized 4 poster bed, TV, spacious en-suite bathroom complete with a double vanity, bidet and large walk in shower with two showerheads and three water jet body massagers. Additionally, the family room is located on this level and it offers ocean views, a comfortable sitting area, TV with surround-sound and balcony.On the top level there is a spacious loft bedroom under high peaked ceilings. This bedroom features a king sized bed, TV, spacious bathroom with large walk in shower with two shower heads and three water jet body massagers and a bidet. The room provides sea views from the bedroom area, bathroom and shower. Additionally, on this top level there is another children's loft bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom with shower.All of the bedrooms feature remote control air-conditioners and ceiling fans. Additionally, all of the bathrooms in the villa are fitted with stainless steel Kohler fixtures.Please, also, note that the homeowner requests that guests do not smoke in the bedrooms.Other amenities include DSS TV system, sound system with music channels and a Norstar telephone system with intercoms to the bedrooms, kitchen and staff quarters.Outside, the pool deck provides ample seating beside the pool with a 'disappearing edge' and a Jacuzzi that tumbles into the pool.Additional recreational amenities include an indoor, championship, glass backed squash court and a mirrored fitness room that includes a universal weight machine and elliptical cycle.Fortlands Point is a wonderful family home and offers guests the use of two complementary port-a-cribs, one high chair and children's games. The DSS TV system includes Disney and other children's programs.Please note that the home has two German Shepherd dogs on the property that love children.Fortlands Point is an exceptional villa in an exceptional setting.

Fortlands Point
Discovery Bay, Jamaica7 Bedrooms, 7.5 BathroomsMaximum Occupancy: 14