Small Toy Soldier

July 31, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Holidays & Events


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601 Add this charming item to your collection for a fantastic holiday lighting display. The Small Toy Solider comes equipped with a sturdy metal frame which is adorned with red, white, and green lights to complete his f… More >>

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Hotel Consultants for Your Hotel Renovation

July 30, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Hotels

It is very difficult project of developing a complete new hotel business or renovating your working hotel. Both the projects involve various stages that require sensitive and expertise dealings with the involved organizations. Many hotel consultants are available that provide services for your hotel development and hotel renovation projects.

The hotel consultants provide assistance and guidance in every stage of your hotel renovation and development projects.

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Y. David Kan and its Associates are among the best hotel consultants, who are consulting for more than 35 years to 5 continents. They have provided consultancy and other services for hotel project management, financing and every stage of development process, financial prudence, exhibiting price sensitivity and the awareness of systems and materials at the market. In addition, they help in the deals with the design team members.

With the help of these hotel consultants, your hotel development project will be well integrated with design timetables, financial frameworks, and management of design team members such as suppliers, sub-contractors and contractors. An experienced hotel consultant will assist and guide from the initial stages of construction and development to the successful working of hotel, while being responsible with local practices and local culture to comply with regulations and rules at the present location.

The Hotel consultant also helps in advising other alternatives of agreements for construction. Moreover, they monitor frequently about the progress of hotel renovation or hotel development and its quality. They also offer you with the establishment of specifications of equipments such as furnishings required for hotel renovation or development.

Hotel renovation is one of the most difficult projects, as it requires operation with care to ensure the comfort and safety of guests all the time. The hotel consultants will escort hotel renovation project along with offering assistance and guidance at every stage of renovation. In addition, they also offer:

· Hotel financing reviews

· Analysis and market research reviews

· Establishment of concepts and design programs

· Guidance for establishing overall financial framework and budgets for achieving goals

· Coordination with management to maintain the partial operation while completing the renovation

Y. David Kan and its Associates have experience in negotiating with contractors while maintaining respect to local practices and culture. Moreover, they are familiar with the requirements for the operation of hotel along with the requirements of financial institutions and clients. The hotel renovation project becomes quite easy with hotel consultants.

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There is no need to re-develop the hotel while facing the need of renovation if you hire a professional hotel consultant such as Y. David and Associates. In addition, they will ease your hotel development project as they provide services for hotel development projects that require integration of financial frameworks, client’s requests, design plans, construction timetables and selection of professionals such as hotel designer, hotel management team members, electricians and others. They are management skilled professionals who are capable to coordinate with organizations involved with the hotel development and hotel renovation projects along with following regulations and laws.

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Holiday Coir Doormat 18×30, Attractive and Durable

July 29, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Holidays & Events


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Our attractive and premium quality Holiday Coir doormats are create from an imported fiber called Coir, made from select coco fibers. They add a homely and welcoming touch to any entryway in your home and are naturally a… More >>

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Inner Treasures in Cuba Hotels

July 28, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Hotels

“The only worthy autograph of a man is that which he leaves written with his works”. Jose Martí

What could be more appealing to the traveler who is an art lover than to book and stay at hotels with their very own art patrimony. As one wanders through numerous Cuba hotels beautiful art works flood the eye with their magnificence and authenticity.

The Nacional de Cuba is a landmark hotel, which preserves the architectural and decorative magnificence that has captivated its visitors over its more than seven decades. Declared “National Monument” for its patrimonial value in 1988, in its featured 426 rooms, amazing lounges and modern comfort, this hotel shows some great value including an oil landscape by Enrique Domingo Ramos.

The property is full of columns and arches that show a singular confluence of neoclassic and neocolonial designs with art deco. Some rooms still have the original floor, bed frames and furniture from the 1930’s. There is actually a Historical Floor where many celebrities left their presence, like Ava Gardner, Johnny Weissmuller and Bola de Nieve.

When walking around the bustling corner of 23 and L at “El Vedado” district there is always a work of art that catches the attention. That is the amazing mural painting by Amelia Pelaez on the façade of Tryp Habana Libre hotel (former Havana Hilton). This facility, opened in the late fifties, houses a wide collection of contemporary Cuban art, which includes Clepsydra, a sculpture by Rita Longa in the lobby and paintings by renowned artists like Rene Portocarrero, Mariano Rodriguez, Servando Cabrera and Alfredo Sosabravo.

Since 2007 this modern hotel has added a mural painted by artists from the “Somos lo que hay Project”, a beautiful fresco that was placed in the lobby. It gathers artists from different generations and esthetics such as Nelson Dominguez, Lian and Li Dominguez Fong, Esteban and Alejandro Leyva, Ever Fonseca, Ernesto Garcia Peña, Eduardo Roca, Juan Moreira, Alicia Leal, Javier Guerra, Sandor Gonzalez, Manuel Comas, Herminio Escalona, Vicente R. Bonachea, Kike Wong, Enrique de la Uz, Rafael Perez Alonso, Eduardo Abela and Mayito Gonzalez.

Among Havana hotels, the Habana Riviera hotel also offers valuable works of art. Situated next to the Havana sea wall (malecón), this born-in-the-fifties hotel holds an ingenious architectural structure. The magnificence sculptures and duomo by the great Florencio Gelabert were restored, and so was the internal mural painting by López Dirube, witch remains as the artistic heritage of the hotel.

The Melia Cohiba hotel has acquired works from some of Cuba’s best contemporary artists as well. This luxury facility is recognized for its distinguished decoration that features oeuvres of famous painters Flora Fong, López Oliva and Zaida del Río.

If you seek a colonial atmosphere in your Cuba hotels choice, there are fine Old Havana hotels that boast a classic ambience and a rich cultural heritage. In this Cuba destination, art lovers are able to enjoy charming patrimonial places, the colonial and eclectic architecture of its buildings and the fusion of diverse styles.

The Sevilla hotel is one of these lodging accommodations that have preserved a priceless artistic heritage. Visitors looking for historically interesting properties will be pleased at this facility, because it is one of Havana’s oldest hotels (the establishment turned 100 in March of 2008), featuring a classy setting in its large, spacious lobby and rooms.

This traditional and classical property displays a truly Spanish atmosphere that can be appreciated as the hotel exhibits different architectural and decorative elements of remarkable Mudejar influence. The traveler will immediately notice it while catching a glimpse of its intricate façade. The sculptures of Jacopi and the “Aldeana” portrait by Ramos Martínez are some of the artistic features of the hotel.

On the other hand, the Inglaterra hotel, opened in 1875, it is one of the oldest hotels in town and it is another fine example of Cuban hotels linked to fine arts. Due to its preservation, relation with history and national culture, The Inglaterra hotel was declared a National monument in 1981. Travelers will discover a part of Cuba’s heritage within this facility.

The contrasts of different architectural styles and designs will hold your interest. The building features a beautiful neoclassical façade while the interior decor recreates the atmosphere of the colonial period with a strong Mudejar spirit. The interior spaces are decked out with gorgeous stained-glass windows, colorful mosaics, Spanish heraldic symbols, window grills, and lavishly ornamented ceilings that confirm the eclectic tendency of this city and its period. There is also a lovely sculpture “La sevillana” by Perinat, which symbolizes a Spanish female dancer, and collective mural paintings. Plus, if you stay there, you will find out that Cuban artists have designed every 3 months the menu for this hotel.

The Plaza hotel is one appealing option for those who recognize the value of a colonial era hotel that retains the glamour of the turn of the century. Opened in 1909, the Plaza boasts an eye-catching façade and incredibly beautiful lounges that take us back in time. Most visitors can’t help to notice the impressive lobby’s ceiling with an elegant bronze chandelier. Other alluring features of this classic hotel are its colonial patio, a picturesque fountain from the same period, abundant vegetation, exotic birds, sculptures and colorful stained-glass windows.

Hotel Raquel is another interesting proposal within Old Havana hotels that reflects a Jewish flavor. This intimate building exhibits an art nouveau style and expressive eclectic architecture, while some of its spaces allegorically evoke the Hebrew culture. It also shows great artistic features like the majestic sculpture of the ground floor and its beautiful marble columns. Plus, there is an impressive stained glass work to appreciate at this inn. All hotel floors and rooms are decorated with works of art of prestigious Cuban painters.

But if you prefer a lodge with a postmodern flair, then visit the Parque Central hotel, which combines colonial and modern architectural styles. This distinctive facility is full of tropical woodwork and lush greenery, and some of its acquisitions include pieces from Cuba’s best contemporary artists like Sosabravo, Flora Fong and Adigio Benítez.

The Santa Isabel hotel, former mansion of the Counts of Santovenia, also houses plastic Cuban artists’ works and pieces in rooms and lounges, in order to recreate the elegant atmosphere of the 19th Cuban century. The hotel’s façade maintains its colonial flair, where colorful stained glass windows are the main part of the decoration. Its halls are festooned with lamps, vases and figures of great value. The whole ornamentation compels the visitor to be transported back in time.

Art lovers can also find patrimonial works of art in other Cuba destinations. Just to mention a few, in varadero hotels, the Varadero Internacional hotel features a 1950 fountain, and a marble and stone table surrounded by walls decorated with beautiful paintings. The Jagua hotel at Cienfuegos province gives its guests the chance to enjoy a wonderful view of Cienfuegos Bay or the green nature of Sierra del Escambray, but also offers a lovely decor where porcelain vases, a Mudejar style bronze lamp and a painting of Aldo Menendez González catch the eye of any visitor.

In the hot city of Santiago de Cuba, the Casa Granda hotel features a marble statue of Venus, while the “El Colony” hotel at the International Diving Center of Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth) shows sculptures of Rita Longa and a nice painting of E. Garcia Mata that represents “the treasure island” with colorful pirates.

So, if art is your thing and you are planning a visit to Cuba, you can live through a cultural experience with Cuban art in your own lodge. Just drop by and discover these inner treasures in Cuba Hotels.

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Bell Toland Holiday Garden Flag

July 27, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Holidays & Events


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Toland Holiday Garden Flag.
Ring in the holidays with this elegant flag featuring a gold bell, colorful ribbon and stars. Beautiful rich black background. Design created by Artist Stephanie Stouffer. Design … More >>

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Cuba hotels awards: a way through excellence

July 26, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Hotels

Looking for more than good-value hotels in Cuba? Discover a selection of Cuba hotels that have received several prizes and awards, granted by international tour operators and tourism specialists. These leading facilities could be a fine choice for your perfect Cuba holiday or vacation if you trust well-known experts’ criteria.

One of the most prestigious lists of the best hotels worldwide is The Gold List of Condé Nast Traveller. This annual list includes a selection of the hotels around the world that have the best service, rooms, food, ambience and design, location and leisure facilities. The Saratoga hotel, one of Old Havana hotels, received a high rating in the readers’ travel awards 2006 survey, since it was at 24 in the hot list 2006 of the 60 best new hotels in the world within the category “Best for Ambience/Design”. You can find this distinguished facility in a prime location opposite the Capitol at Havana City. Art lovers will appreciate the Cuban art in all the public spaces of the property and the “mélange” of colonial and contemporary styles at bedrooms and lounges.

If you look further examples of hotel excellence then you should consider the World Travel Awards, voted by travel agents worldwide. They were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the achievements in all sectors of the global travel industry. These awards are regarded as the “Oscars” of the tourism industry by The Wall Street Journal. Cuba hotels winners at 2007 and 2008 were Hotel Nacional de Cuba as Cuba’s Leading Hotel and Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort & Spa was the Leading Resort. A classy Cuban hotel at the Cuban capitol city and a gorgeous beach resort in one of the best beaches of the island and of the Caribbean, these are the choices of tens of thousands of travel experts, such as travel agents and other travel professionals.

Also Thomas Cook, one of the most important tour operators in the world, recently accorded its Marque of Excellence Award to Paradisus Rio de Oro Resort & Spa, a hotel which received several important prizes in 2008. For those seeking blissful vacations, here you will find a piece of your own paradise. This elegant resort, located right alongside Playa Esmeralda beach in the province of Holguin, has received for the fifth time the Marque of Excellence Award (2002, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008) due to the quality ratings granted by clients among holguin hotels. Since it is a 5-star Ultra All-Inclusive hotel that was conceived for adults over 18 years, it is more suitable for romantic getaways, weddings, honeymoons, events and vacations with group of friends.

Plus, Trip Advisor, the largest travel destinations and tips guide in the Web, granted this Cuba hotel two Travelers Choice 2008 Awards (The Best All-Inclusive in the World and the Most Romantic Hotel in Latin America and the Caribbean). These popular distinctions in the tourist industry represent the views of millions of travelers that have selected this hotel for its outstanding service.

Moreover, Paradisus Río de Oro hotel received the Gold Medal 2008 Award accorded by clients of First Choice, the leading British wholesale company. Also in 2006, the Paradisus Rio de Oro was awarded the Travelers’ Choice Prize in the category of Most Outstanding Hidden Jewels of the Caribbean. Want a better reason to go there in your next Cuba vacations?

If you prefer more responsible and ecologic hotels then you should try Brisas Guardalavaca hotel at Holguín province. This Cuba hotel has won the important award “Green Planet Award” presented by the European Tour Operator Kuoni. This distinction is given to the hotels contracted by this tour operator with relevant results in terms of Environmental Care. This facility has also received the National Basic Environmental Award presented by the Ministry of Technology and Environment in Cuba. So if your catchphrase is “a better and a greener world is possible” then you should consider Brisas Guardalavaca in the top of your Cuba hotels choices.

Also for environment enthusiasts there is a fine resort at Varadero hotels, the Iberostar Tainos hotel, which has won an Environmental Hotel Award among the available varadero hotels in 2004/05. Singles, couples and families will appreciate the good four-star value of this recently built hotel, set on a beautiful stretch of beach surrounded by tropical gardens.

Other Cuba hotels have won international distinctions like Meliá Las Antillas, which was awarded the Primo Neckermann Reisen 2008 Award thanks to the rankings given by clients of the important German tour operator Neckermann, part of Thomas Cook group. This property ranked among the 100 best and most popular hotels in the world in 2008! So if you want to experience a truly unforgettable holiday you should look after this offer, an All-Inclusive Superior 4-star resort especially recommended for weddings, honeymoons, tourist groups and circuits.

Also the magnificent Paradisus Princesa del Mar hotel was granted the Marque of Excellence Award 2007 by leading tour operator Thomas Cook, in recognition of the hotel’s high service standards and quality of its accommodations. What’s important about this award is that clients are the ones who assess the hotels by responding to Thomas Cook’s satisfaction polls, which measure the service, facilities and quality of the accommodations. It is conceived for adults aged 18 and over and it is highly recommended for those who want to spend some time in romantic environments with extraordinary scenic views and total privacy.

Deciding for any holiday is not an easy thing and planning where to stay is sometimes one of the most stressful parts of planning a vacation. So be a wise traveler and follow the expert’s opinion on your next retreats in Cuba.

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Monogram Holiday Wreath Regular Size Flag O

July 25, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Holidays & Events


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Greet your holiday visitors, carolers, family and friends with a graceful tribute to the Christmas Holiday! These elegant holiday flags scrawl your initial in a majestic, elegant font. Brazened with a hint of fleurish, t… More >>

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NUREMBERG HOTELS

July 24, 2010 :: Posted by - admin :: Category - Hotels

You would surely want to visit Nuremberg in Germany which is known for museums, theatres and concerts. Here you can try and book accommodation in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg.

LOCATION: Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg is situated in a central location and is very close to old town, castle quarter (Burgviertel), city wall, and pedastrianised zone. These places can be reached by walk also very quickly from Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg. The Trade fair centre and Nuremberg airport are also easily reachable from Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg. Hence the tourists are convinced to book accommodation in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg and this is the case not only with tourists, but also business travelers as the places they would want to visit are pretty close by.

Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg could be made your base for tourism and business purposes. Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg is located in such a place that Nuremberg airport, central railway station, S.Bahn, and trade fair venue are within 10 kms from the hotel. From the airport, you can take U2 underground direct to Plarrer station and the Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg is just a few minutes walk from this station. If you are traveling by car, you have to follow the signs for Zentrum/Bahnhof and then for Plarrer. If you are taking a train, there are plenty of trains to Plarrer station to reach the Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg quickly.  The important places to visit in Nuremberg are German national museum, Kaiserburg, Schoner Burnnen, Historical Standtmauer, Historische Alstadt, Oper Und Schauspilhaus, Einkaufzzentren and Vergnugungsviertel which are within 1-4 kms from Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg.

ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES: The lobby in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg is well decorated to welcome you when you enter the hotel. Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg has about 103 rooms and the main attractions of this hotel are the restaurant where you get very sumptuous food of many varieties, a bar where different types of drinks are available, internet café, central safe, laundry service, and car park. The Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg also provides free bicycle for hire which the tourists can avail to go around the city.

Those who want to relax and rejuvenate themselves can avail the facility of Sauna. There is a conference room in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg and all modern equipments needed for conducting meetings and conferences are fitted here. The arrangements in the conference room in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg are very good and this makes any meeting or conference a grand success. The conference room in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg can accommodate up to 30 people at a time. The facilities available in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg conference rooms are Fax service, photocopying, typing service, mobile phone on a charge, and secretary service upon request. All the rooms in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg are fitted with shower and WC, internet connection (ISDN and WLAN), desk to work on, direct telephone, and TV (both SAT and Pay). The rooms in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg are decorated with blue carpets and in modern style. You can get any information through their email. Those who are interested in billiards can have fun in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg as the hotel has a billiards hall. All the 103 rooms in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg are modern and comfortably furnished.

The bi-lingual staff of Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg are always willing to assist you in any situation. The Japanese restaurant in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg provides you with Asian style food. All the rooms in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg have a provision to connect laptops and voltage to meet the consumption. The Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg takes great care for the disabled and lifts are provided. The Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg sometimes offers competitive rates but they are available only on certain occasions and during special events. The rates of Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg are per room per night and not per person per night.

The Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg provides currency exchange, faxing facilities, and non-smoking rooms if the guests prefer it. The rooms in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg have iron and ironing board, modem/data port connection, private bathroom, and radio. All the rooms in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg have individually controlled air conditioning and heating facilities apart from wake up calls, hair dryer and complementary toiletries. The restaurant in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg is called the Da Vinci Restaurant and serves Italian food and wine. The Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg also provides parking facility.

You can book your accommodation in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg online also by providing details about yourselves. You have a doctor on call in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg. Children up to 12 years can stay free of charge. Baby cots are available free of charge upon request in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg. Park, sleep, and fly facilities available upon producing flight ticket for the next day departure. You can use credit cards like American Express, Eurocard, Mastercard, Visa Card, and Diners Club Card to book accommodation in Leonardo Hotel Nuremberg. Cancellations must be done at least 3 days in advance if you want to avoid cancellation charges.

Europe is fun to explore and with proper bookings, you will realize that there are limitless things that you can do and enjoy in any country of European continent.

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