Friday, April 24, 2009

"But I'm not a gambler" is often the reply when Las Vegas is offered as a vacation destination. Neither am I, although it is hard to resist the occasional 5 cent slot machine!
Your first impression will be of Las Vegas Boulevard, otherwise known as "the Strip".
Even before the aircraft wheels touch down, by day or by night, the neon lights will mesmerize you and the variety of hotels is seemingly endless. Who hasn't heard of Caesar's Palace or, more recently, the Bellagio and Wynn? Be sure to bring your "walkin shoes"' as just going from hotel to hotel is a full day's activity.
Las Vegas has so much more to offer than gambling; the hotels, the shows, the shopping and the terrific adventures to experience if you leave the glitz and glamour for a day (or more!)
Driving in the desert is so easy- why not rent a car and go out to Red Rock Canyon where you will see the beauty and wildness of the desert a mere 45 minutes from Las Vegas Boulevard? The Hoover Dam can easily be included; this man-made wonder is an incredible sight.
If you dare to go farther the Grand Canyon is truly one of Mother Nature's wonders. There are many options available for a day trip from Las Vegas; motorcoach to the west rim, the Grand Canyon Skywalk on the Hualapai reservation or a helicopter ride to the canyon floor. All are possible from Las Vegas!!!
And on your next trip why not stay at the 5 star Golden Nugget on Fremont Street? This pedestrian only, canopied streetscape is the heart of old Las Vegas. By night the 3 football field length canopy is ablaze with a neon light show and by day the cozy proximity of hotels, casinos, restaurants and shops make a more relaxed atmosphere and the shade of the canopy when it is 120 degrees on the Strip.....priceless!





Tuesday, April 7, 2009

"One Love" Jamaica

Service has just stepped it up a notch at Rose Hall in Jamaica so there is no better time to have this sweet experience than now, before the word gets out!

From the moment you arrive and your jaw drops at the impressively decorated lobby....your eyes are drawn to the elegant artwork above and to the comforting open skies and to the blue, blue waters and immaculate grounds out front, you realize you have just entered true paradise! A modern chandelier swings over the grandiose circled staircase to the ocean.

Your butler greets you with a welcome frosted cocktail and your bags are taken to your oceanfront suite as you relax and unwind for the pampering that awaits. Your personal butler will show you around this opulent adult's only resort, if you wish, and orient you to the holiday experience that is yours. As you arrive to your impressive suite, your clothes have been unpacked, your ice bucket is filled, your mini bar is fully stocked with all your pre-ordered alcohol, soft drinks and favorite snacks.

Your impressive bath has "HIS' and "HER" sections with separate vanities, amenities, bathrobes and slippers....your Jacuzzi tub is filled and circled with candles. Your spacious and elegant suite has all the imaginable luxuries including iPod docking station, DVD and CD player, plasma flat screen TV, and private sitting area. You have the finest European bed linens, pillow menu, a bag for your laundry, another for your shoes to be shined.

As you are drawn to your welcoming balcony that overlooks those Caribbean blue waters, you will relax in your cushioned love seat, or two person bamboo swing to soak in the warm rays of Jamaican sunshine. This private space can be yours to enjoy gourmet candlelight dinners, or there are unlimited choices of a la carte restaurants. Most impressive is your turn down service in the evening that sets the mood for romance throughout your stay. Not just chocolate mints on your pillow, but dimmed lights and quiet music set the tone for love.

If the 24 hour butler is not enough, you can also appreciate the pool concierge including applications of sunscreen, use of magazines, books, and spray mists to keep you cool and relaxed. The palacious infinity pool and swim up bar overlooks the private daybeds on the pristine white sandy beach. If time allows you can enjoy the free golf at Cinnamon Hill, the impressive spa facilities, fitness center or selection of activities at the beach. This luxury resort has thought of every detail, with 24 hour room service, free in-room wireless internet, a cigar lounge, and a very sophisticated disco with billiards.

This brand new very upscale resort has gone above and beyond, in the name of service. Jamaica knows how to make it all seem so well deserved and everything during your visit to The Iberostar Rose Hall Grand Hotel in Paradise "NO PROBLEM"!