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10 New Hotels for 2010

Posted on January 21, 2010 by adminLeave a comment

With the new year well underway, it is time to start making your travel plans for the upcoming months. One of the most important features of any vacation is the hotel you choose to book. It can make or break the entire trip. Here are 10 outstanding new hotels that you should be seen in this year.

1. CityCenter: Las Vegas, Nevada (includes three properties – Vdara, ARIA and Mandarin Oriental)

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2. Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa:  Sydney, Australia

3. UXUA Casa Hotel: Trancoso, Brazil

4. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Caribbean (scheduled to open in spring 2010)

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5. The Chatwal: New York City (scheduled to open in spring 2010)

6. The Strand: New York City

7. Waldorf Astoria: Orlando, Florida

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8. Hotel Palomar: Chicago, Illinois

9. Arch Hotel: London, England

10. Beijing Fairmont: Beijing, China

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Top 5 Movie Locations Destinations

Posted on January 19, 2010 by adminLeave a comment

Everyone has their favorite movie or movies, for a variety of reasons. The opportunity to visit our favorite movie locations is one we sure don’t want to miss out on. Book hotel deals to some of your favorite movie locations and witness your favorite scenes, live and in person, relive those classic moments.

Oahu, Hawaii – 50 First Dates

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It is almost impossible to imagine this movie being set anywhere else other than Hawaii. Find hotels in Oahu and relive the touching romantic tale, as well as enjoying some of the island’s more scenic locations and attractions. Accompanied by the warm greeting of “Mahalo”, a trip to Oahu is surely going to be a memorable one.

New Zealand – Lord of the Rings

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New Zealand sprung to life with a groundbreaking adaptation of Tolkien’s trilogy, Lord of the Rings. Book hotels in Auckland and visit the neighboring cities of Matamata in the Waikato, Queenstown, Wellington and Tongariro National Park where this epic movie came to life. You’ll also find numerous attractions, unrivaled and unique to New Zealand.

Trevi Fountain – La Dolce Vita

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Though the movie offers glimpses of many gorgeous Italian landscapes, it was the scene at the Trevi Fountain that made La Dolce Vita one of the greatest films ever made. Book hotels in Rome and visit this iconic fountain. Besides being the backdrop of this famous movie, it’s also known as the legend of “Coin tossing”. The legend is that if visitors throw a coin into the fountain, they are ensured a return visit to Rome.

Tokyo – Lost In Translation

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The critically acclaimed film, Lost in Translation was shot almost entirely in Tokyo. The backdrop of Tokyo adds a new dimension to this movie. Find hotel deals in Tokyo and visit the districts of Shinjuku and Shibuya, which are prominently featured in this movie. Besides serving as backdrop, Tokyo is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world.

Greece – Mamma Mia

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Perhaps the most inspiring scenes in the movie, Mamma Mia besides the Abba songs and all-star cast is the backdrop, Greece. Book hotel in Athens and take a trip to the islands of Skopelos and Skiathos, where most of the movie was shot .The amazing natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle and friendliness are just a few reasons that make this destination a “Must See”.

A visit to these locations is going to give you a memory of a lifetime, so book those hotels, grab your camera and venture to your favorite movie destinations.

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China Hotels – Offers a Wide Choice

Posted on January 8, 2010 by adminLeave a comment

The third largest country in the world after Russia and Canada, China is located in the Eastern Asia. It is not a country but a different world all together and one needs to visit it to experience it. Importantly, travelers come here for many reasons as the country gives many reasons. If the Chinese history, culture, and the beautiful landscapes interest you then this is the place. Looking for a relaxing beach holiday or an exciting time trying out adventurous activities to vibrating nightlife, China has it all and no reason the Chinese tourism is on a rise.

Finding hotels in china is not difficult with a wide-ranging accommodation available throughout the country. One can conveniently find china hotels, which matches the taste and budget of one’s choice. Touring the country on business or leisure, there are choices from five star hotels, cheap hotels in China to inexpensive hostels, inns and guesthouses. Not all the accommodation in the country accommodates the needs of the foreign visitors but with the international run hotels and domestic China hotels in the major cities of the country cater to the tourists. Visit China and travel to the wonderful cities, staying at the comfortable typical style hotels in China, or the modern hotels. Below listed cities are some of the many beautiful and alluring cities of China that one must undertake, while visiting the country.

Beijing

Explore the wealth of Beijing’s ancient past and the modern metropolis, on your travel to the city. One of the six ancient cities of China, Beijing is not only the political center of China but the cultural and economical center too. Beijing has a very long history starting about 500,000 years back. It was ruled by many dynasties, invaded many times, and today it has grown into a lively, modern and vibrant city. Travel through the city’s past with a city tour but do not take in that Beijing is only a historical city, be ready for surprises in the form of shooing malls, skyrocketing skyscrapers, city traffic and what not.

Shanghai -Of what started as a fishing village has today developed in to a modern metropolis with the time. Shanghai China’s industrial city, business and commercial center, is catching the attention from all over the world. The manes like ‘Oriental Paris’, ‘Paris of the Oriental’ have become associated with Shanghai, as it beautifully fits the bill of a modern and traditional Chinese heritage and traditions. With the numerous historical sites and modern entertainment, the city sees millions visiting it.

Guilin- The natural beauty and ancient treasures of the Guilin city has made the city a gem of China’s tourism industry. The city has a unique charm of it’s own that the spectacular landscape lends, makes it an important destination when travelling to China. An important historical city, Shanghai has a past behind it of about 2000 years. The lush green mountains, striking caves, crystal clear waters and much more all make Guilin a popular tourist place. Today, it is a well-developed tourist center, with excellent accommodation and transportation facilities.

Xian- The city of Xian has historical and cultural importance in the country, getting it the title of ‘Natural History of Museum’. Moreover, it is an eternal city that has witnessed the country’s changes in history. It is more of a history book where you will find many sites and museums showing the ancient records. It is very place where the ancient civilization in the Yellow river basin flourished. All through the 3,100 years of development many dynasties ruled here and is one of the four important ancient civilizations, the others being Rome, Athens and Cairo. A favorable geographical location helps in a pleasant weather and any time is perfect for travelling here except the winters.

Guangzhou- The Guangzhou city is fast developing a reputation for being a city of overseas Chinese people as it was the first city to open its doors to outside world, leading to economic development. The flourishing city of Guangzhou is a metropolis, lively and exciting place. Enjoying an ideal location in the center of Guangzhou province, on the Pearl River and very close to the North Sea, Hong Kong and Macau, the city is often called as the South Gate of China. This famous tourist destination is a historical and an ancient town, which remained the capital for three dynasties.

Lhasa – Lhasa as the capital of the Tibet region is beautiful, different and with a charm of its own, making it a unique place. The name of the city means the holy land or the land of Buddha and so it is as it is the center of all Tibet activities. Home to the world famous Potala palace, the city has found a place in the list of Chinese cultural and historical cities. Located at a very altitude, the best period to visit is from March to October. The splendor and the grandeur of the city’s heritage and culture make it worth visiting.

Nancy Eben is an associate editor of http://www.quickbooker.com . The website offers exclusive information of China and hotels in China. We also provide online hotel reservation of China hotels. We appreciate your feedback and queries at nancy@quickbooker.com

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