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Pasquesi Home & Gardens Opens Third Location in Downtown Lake Forest

May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment


Lake Forest, IL (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Pasquesi Home & Gardens, an independent home and garden center, is opening a third location at the historic east Lake Forest train station, located at 695 N. Western Avenue. Coming to Market Square in May, ‘Pasquesi Home Gardens On the Square’ will be a smaller scale store selling select plants, home and garden items. The outdoor space around the train depot will be an outdoor flower market with annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, pre planted pots and planters, herbs and vegetables. Inside the store will contain select houseplants and orchids, home and garden accents, tabletop, gifts and outdoor living products.

During the Holiday season the store will transform inside and out into a Christmas Shop. Fresh-Cut greens and wreaths, Christmas ornaments and d

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Superbreak Reports a Record Revenue Week for Matilda Theatre Breaks

May 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment


(PRWEB UK) 24 April 2012

London theatre breaks specialist, Superbreak, has reported a record sales week for Matilda the Musical packages, with online revenue growth of +44% week-on-week following the prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards ceremony last week.

 

The Laurence Olivier awards are one of the highlights of the theatre calendar and took place at the esteemed Royal Opera House on 15 April 2012. Matilda picked up a record breaking seven Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, Best Actress in a Musical and Best Actor in a Musical. In the five days following on from the awards evening Superbreak reported a +119% online booking uplift for Matilda theatre breaks with 76% of customers choosing to travel the weekend after the May Bank Holiday weekend.

 

Since transferring to London?s Cambridge theatre, Matilda the Musical has attracted millions of people to the West End and has extended its booking period though until the 17 February 2013. Superbreak customers can now book Matilda theatre packages from

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Now Find Great Deals on FlyKLIA When You Fly to Malaysia

May 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment


(PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Great deals on flights to Malaysia are now available on the FlyKLIA website. Those who are planning to travel to the country should check out these deals to save money and have a great flight experience.

 

Picture Perfect Malaysia

Holiday in Malaysia is a magical experience with unpolluted crystalline waters and white sand beaches that stretch for miles, just like a picture out of a postcard. Divine islands and pristine beaches surround the peninsula. The eastern side of Malaysia shares its borders with Borneo. That part of the country is full of island getaways that offer secluded areas for tourists to have a divine experience. Visitors are sure to fall in love with the beauty and serenity of the place.

 

Pearl of the Orient

Penang is the gem of Malaysia and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Popularly known as the Pearl of the Orient, Penang is a hotspot for travellers from all over the world. Vacationers from temperate countries prefer to enjoy their holidays in Malaysia. Besides the natural beauty, Penang offers all the amenities of a modern city life that any tourist coming from a developed nation would wish to have.

 

Langkawi: The Perfect Honeymoon Holiday Destination

Honeymoon in Malaysia is mostly about enjoying the beauty of the palm lined white beaches and sunbathing. Langkawi is a Malaysian island situated in the north of Penang, the topmost destination for eco-tourism in Malaysia. It has been declared as a UNESCO National Geopark, full of mangrove forests and rich in natural resources. At Langkawi, you can get a glimpse of the island dwellers belonging to various races. Situated in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi consists of 104 islands and is known as an archipelago. For secluded island activities and yachting, Langkawi is the place to be.

 

For more information on island in Malaysia and holiday in Malaysia, visit http://www.flyklia.com/travelasia/island-holidays-in-malaysia.html.

 

Log on to the FlyKLIA website to book economical flight deals that will help you to plan a trip within your budget. You can book tickets on the best airlines in Asia through the FlyKLIA web site.

 

About FlyKLIA

39 airports are operated and managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). These airports include domestic, international, and Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) airports. KL International Airport is one of the most important airports operated by MAHB. It won the ?World?s Best Airport? award for three consecutive years.

 

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IHG Partners with Clean the World to Recycle Hotel Soap and Amenities

May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 23, 2012

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], one of the world?s largest hotel groups, announced today a partnership with Clean the World to recycle partially-used soaps and bottled amenities from hotel guest rooms and distribute them in communities with limited access to hygiene products.

 

Clean the World Foundation Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization that is committed to stopping the spread of preventable diseases by collecting, recycling and distributing hotel guest room amenities to children and families in the United States, Canada and more than 45 countries worldwide. Through its sustainable and socially responsible efforts, including a patented method of sterilizing soaps during the recycling process to remove potential germs and pathogens, Clean the World has helped divert more than 1.4 million lbs. of hotel waste from local landfills.

 

Through this partnership, IHG has the potential to add 3,274 properties in the United States and Canada, representing 407,840 rooms to Clean the World?s growing list of more than 1,400 hospitality partners throughout North America. IHG brands that can participate in the program include:
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Gift Basket Ideas Inc. Makes the Case for Online Gift Baskets

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment


New York, NY (PRWEB) April 21, 2012

Gift basket ideas abound when one searches online for gift options. And, for many events and holidays, options turn up at local grocery stores, pharmacies and convenience stores. Thus, the marketing department at mygiftbasketideas.com decided to do an informal survey of the variety and quality of gift baskets available from brick and mortar retailers and compare them to the selection and quality available online.

 

Marketing manager Charlie Hillson, who led the informal survey, had this to say, ?We decided to review many of the gift baskets available locally and then compare them to what we find offered online. We looked at price, quality, selection and various other factors. What we found was that the locally available items were simply not up to par with what can be offered by a company that specializes in these types of deliveries. Certainly there were quality chocolates, gifts, and even novelty items in some of the baskets, but we found that they were not all created equally.?

 

?Additionally we found that while a lot of shoppers are prone to picking up cheap gift baskets, they also expect to receive quality items in their baskets. Many of the shoppers that we informally polled during the course of this informal study relayed to us that they were sorely disappointed in some of the products in the baskets. Fruit was not always the freshest, toys for children were poorly made and, in some cases, the toys were inappropriate for the age group the baskets were being marketed for.?

 

When challenged with the idea that even the most understated of gift basket ideas can be costly when purchased from a company specializing in baskets, Hillson responded, ?That may be the case with some retailers. However, the majority of online retailers like us will offer a wide selection for every budget. In most cases, our prices are identical to the lower-quality baskets being offered on the shelves of grocery stores. The primary exception, naturally, is that our baskets are filled with quality products.?

 

?Online companies have to go the extra mile in order to be competitive with brick and mortar retailers. They often offer customizable options and a variety that simply can?t be met by other types of sellers of gift baskets.?

 

To test their findings, the marketing department did an additional poll of website visitors and niche bloggers. This sampling of audience members seconded their findings that the quality and diversity of product offerings online is better than in local, physical stores. One customer, who asked not to be named, did note however, that soliciting feedback online, is not a scientific method.

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Study proves Crystal holidays are good for health

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

London (PRWEB UK) 20 April 2012

As the London Marathon takes place on Sunday the 22 April this year thousands will take to the streets to raise money for charities. If you missed the chance to run, there are plenty more marathons taking place throughout Europe this summer.

 

The Austrian province of Vorarlberg is home to the stylish resort of Lech; well known as one of Europe?s premier ski resorts during winter months. It is also making a name for itself as a top destination for runners thanks to events such as the Lech high-altitude half marathon which takes place on 18 August this year, and the Trans Vorarlberg Triathlon shortly after on 26 August. At an altitude of over 1,450m an the opening of the high-altitude running park, H

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Millions of People Around the UK Get Ready to Welcome the World to London in 100 Days’ Time

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

(PRWEB) April 18, 2012

Millions of people around the UK are getting ready to welcome the world to London in 100 days’ time.
Red Arrows flypast confirmed in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Giant Olympic Rings, visible on Heathrow flight path, unveiled at Kew Gardens
Games motto revealed ? ‘Inspire a generation’

70,000 volunteers are already a significant way through the million hours of training they will receive ahead of the eight million hours of volunteering they will deliver; over eight million people have said in a recent survey they are getting ready to line the streets and cheer the thousands of community heroes carrying the Olympic flame around the UK; two million school children are learning about the values of the Games and the countries and cultures of the 10,000 plus athletes from over 200 National Olympic Committees coming to the UK; and eight million Olympic and Paralympic tickets will be in the hands of British sports fans by the summer.

While the UK gets ready to host the Games, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced that the world-famous aerobatic display team the Red Arrows will perform a nine-ship flypast in Big Battle formation across the UK to mark the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games (27 July), providing a stunning curtain raiser to the show. Flying over London 2012 Live Sites in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London before the Opening Ceremony begins, the iconic Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will herald the start of the Games, and welcome the world in quintessentially British fashion.

 

London 2012 Live Sites will be among the destinations in 22 towns and cities across the UK for communities to come together and cheer on the athletes this summer. Up to 500,000 people per day are expected to celebrate the Games at Live Sites throughout the country, and watch the sporting action on the big screens. The sites, run in partnership between London 2012, the BBC and local authorities, and supported by the National Lottery through the Olympic Lottery Distributor, partners BT and Lloyds TSB, and supporters Cisco and Cadbury, will become fully dedicated to London 2012 from May. Fully branded, there will be seating provided so crowds can watch the sporting action in style. Many Live Sites will also feature ‘have a go’ sessions for Olympic sports.

 

LOCOG also today unveiled the motto for the Games ? ‘Inspire a generation’. Reflecting the promise made when London bid for the Games, the motto will appear on branding and publications in the run-up to, and during, the Games.

 

Today sees the latest ?spectacular? installation of the Olympic Rings unveiled ? at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, west London. The Rings, which are 50m long, will be made up of 20,000 plants and will be visible from the Heathrow flight path. The flowers were planted over a period of five days by a team of volunteers and Kew staff and consist of Pansy ?Light Blue?, Viola ?Clear Yellow?, Viola ?Black Delight?, apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) and Viola ?Red Blotch? plants. They will be in full flower for the summer.

 

LOCOG and its delivery partners are getting ready for the Games ? 31 out of 42 sport test events have been successfully completed, with the biggest test event to come in May, involving over 80,000 people on the Olympic Park for six events. In total, around 250,000 people will have attended the London Prepares series of test events.

 

Finally, preparations are well advanced for the London 2012 Festival – the country?s biggest ever arts festival which will see over 1,000 events held across the UK to welcome the world as part of the Cultural Olympiad. There will be 10 million free opportunities to take part in events across the UK.

 

Across the UK, thousands of people will be marking 100 days to go. At Weymouth and Portland, the venue for the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing competitions, a giant sandcastle has been built featuring the Olympic Rings. There will also be activities including have a go sessions and interactive video games at many Live Sites throughout the day on 18 April.

 

To celebrate the UK’s role in the birth of the modern Olympic movement, a total of 40 ‘Coubertin Oaks’ oak trees are being planted at venues around the UK. Trees grown from acorns taken from an oak planted in 1890 during the visit of the founder of the modern Olympic Movement, Pierre de Coubertin, to the Wenlock Olympian Games will be planted at Kew Gardens; William Brookes School in Much Wenlock, Shropshire; the Forestry Commission?s National Arboretum; and at the UPS London Central Centre, in Camden. Twenty-six Get Set schools will also plant oaks as part of this project.

 

IOC President Jacques Rogge said: ‘Organising the Olympics is a team effort and over the next hundred days, people from all walks of life and from all around the world will play their part in helping to make London 2012 a Games that will inspire a generation. From the athletes refining their technique, to the volunteers learning about their roles, to the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame and the people supporting them as they go, each and every one of them is playing their part in making these a Games to remember. Around the world, the excitement is growing and expectations are high but I am confident that Britain and London will deliver a great sporting event and a warm welcome too.’

 

LOCOG Chair Seb Coe said: ‘With 100 days to go to the start of the Games, millions of people are getting ready to do the best work of their lives and welcome the world this summer. There is a groundswell of support and excitement, not just in the UK, but internationally as the final countdown to the London 2012 Olympic Games begins. Whether it?s the competing athletes or people getting ready to join their communities in supporting Torchbearers on the streets of the UK, the whole world is getting ready for London. Expectations are high, and we won?t disappoint.?

Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt said, ?The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics are within touching distance now and there?s something incredibly exciting about that. The country is getting ready to welcome the world this summer, and it?s set to be an amazing celebration that we will never forget.’

 

Officer Commanding the Red Arrows, Red 1, Squadron Leader Jim Turner said, ?The Red Arrows are honoured to have been invited to take part in the London 2012 Olympic Games celebrations to represent both the Royal Air Force and the very Best of British. My whole Squadron, pilots and ground support staff alike, share the pride and privilege of being part of such a special occasion.’

 

Notes to editors:

 

The horticultural rings are being planted at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; a world famous scientific organisation, internationally respected for its outstanding living collection of plants and world-class Herbarium as well as its scientific expertise in plant diversity, conservation and sustainable development in the UK and around the world.

 

Live Site activity on 18 April:

In Belfast, members of the public will be treated to boxing, fencing and athletics ?have a go? sessions, as well as four schools competing in the interactive screen game ‘Dash Dodge Dive’.

In Birmingham, sports volunteers will gather at the Live Site to take part in a ?100? photo call to launch Olympic-related activities taking place in Birmingham, including Pre-Games Training Camps (USA and Jamaica) and the Torch Relay.

In Coventry, ‘Team Extream’ will be on site with their urban freestyle show which includes freestyle football, break dancing and BMX.

 

For further information please contact the London 2012 Press Office.

 

London 2012 Games partners:

The Worldwide Olympic Partners who support the London 2012 Olympic Games and the National Olympic Committees around the world are Coca-Cola, Acer, Atos, Dow, GE, McDonald?s, Omega, Panasonic, Procter and Gamble, Samsung and Visa.

 

LOCOG has seven domestic Tier One Partners ? adidas, BMW, BP, British Airways, BT, EDF and Lloyds TSB. There are seven domestic Tier Two Supporters ? Adecco, ArcelorMittal, Cadbury, Cisco, Deloitte, Thomas Cook and UPS. There are now twenty-eight domestic Tier Three Suppliers and Providers ? Aggreko, Airwave, Atkins, Boston Consulting Group, CBS Outdoor, Crystal CG, Eurostar, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, G4S, GSK, Gymnova, Heathrow Airport, Heineken UK, Holiday Inn, John Lewis, McCann Worldgroup, Mondo, NATURE VALLEY, Next, Nielsen, Populous, Rapiscan Systems, Rio Tinto, Technogym, Thames Water, Ticketmaster, Trebor and Westfield.

 

There is one domestic Tier One Paralympic Games-only Partner, Sainsbury?s and one domestic Tier Three Paralympic Games-only Supplier, Otto Bock. The London 2012 Paralympic Games also acknowledges the support of the National Lottery.


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4/20 Holiday Motivates Thousands as Medical Cannabis Remains Under Federal Attack

May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment


Oakland, CA (PRWEB) April 18, 2012

Despite a rash of high profile raids by the federal government, medical cannabis patients and activists are gearing up to celebrate 4/20, International Cannabis Day. Celebratory events around the nation are expected to have a decidedly political flavor this year in response to escalating tension between the federal government and patients rights activists.

In the East Bay, which just witnessed the federal government?s armed raid of the nation?s premier marijuana growing school, Oaksterdam University, at the same time seven people lost their lives to gun violence less than a mile away, many are looking to medical cannabis leaders like Steve DeAngelo for insights and inspiration. DeAngelo has announced two days of public appearances on April 20th and 21st.

?The armed raid of peaceful Oaksterdam University epitomized the current misallocation of law enforcement resources, but it also galvanized California?s medical cannabis community,? said DeAngelo. ?Its proximity to the 420 Holiday is perhaps fortunate, as the celebratory events around the nation are an opportunity to unite and begin to take action.?

Fresh off speaking engagements at Ann Arbor, Michigan?s ?Hash Bash? on April 6th and the University of Maryland Law School last weekend, DeAngelo is scheduled for an interview that will air as part of an NBC Bay Area News update on the state of the industry in Oakland.

DeAngelo is also scheduled for multiple 4/20 appearances and will host presentations and participate in several panels at the Second Annual Deep Green Festival, which will be held on April 21st at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, California. His 4/20 schedule includes:

April 20, 2012 ? Harborside Health Center (Oakland & San Jose)

11:00 am to 2:00 pm–San Jose Harborside Health Center – Meet & Greet the Patients:

4:00 to 6:00 pm——–Oakland Harborside Health Center ? Meet & Greet the Patients

April 20, 2012 ? Deep Green Festival (Richmond)

2:30 to 3:30 pm———The Legalization Equation: Charting the Path Forward Panel

5:00 ? 5:45 pm———-The Future of Medical Cannabis & Politics

7:30 – 7:50 pm———–?Weed Wars? Clips & Discussion with Andrew DeAngelo

DeAngelo is a cannabis movement strategist and lifelong activist. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Maryland, DeAngelo?s accomplishments include organizing I- 59, Washington DCs medical cannabis initiative, Hemp Tour, which brought hemp to the heartland, and Ecolution, Inc., which produced hemp garments and accessories from 1990 to 2000.

DeAngelo was a founding member of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) and founded Harborside Health Center, where he presides as Executive Director. He writes and speaks on the subject of cannabis and Harborside, which many feel is the world?s model for medical cannabis dispensaries, and has appeared in national and international news media including the New York Times; CNN; Washington Post and Fortune Magazine.

For interviews and media inquires please contact Gaynell Rogers (415) 298-1114 gaynellrogers(at)gmail(dot)com or Samantha Campos (510) 388.4991 campos_samantha(at)yahoo(dot)com.

About Harborside Health Center

Founded by national cannabis leader Steve DeAngelo in 2006, Harborside Health Center is the nation’s largest not-for-profit model medical cannabis dispensary. The Oakland medicinal cannabis collective offers its 104,000 registered patients free holistic healing services, lab-tested medicine and education. Harborside was featured on the Discovery Channel’s miniseries “Weed Wars” in December of 2011.

“Out of the shadows and into the light” epitomizes DeAngelo’s mission to enlighten the public on the many medicinal and therapeutic benefits of the plant and actively works to empower the country to change its image of medical marijuana.

For more information about the Oakland holistic healing center, call (510) 533-0146 or visit http://www.harborsidehealthcenter.com.





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Gillece No-Complaint Policy Gets Gold Reviews With Pittsburgh Trib Total Media Readers

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment


(PRWEB) April 17, 2012

Gillece?s No-Complaint Policy Guarantee continues to strike gold with Pittsburgh area Trib Total Readers. Having no complaints about their customer service, readers continue to vote Gillece Services of Pittsburgh, PA as the ?Reader?s Choice Award ? Gold? ? 2009 Heating and Air Conditioning, 2010 Heating and Air Conditioning, 2012 Plumbing, etc. Gillece Services is an over thirty-year-old Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electrical company servicing Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties. Newer specialties also include Indoor Air Quality, Water Quality, and Waterproofing products and services.

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Tees With a View at The Leading Hotels of the World

May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment


New York, NY (PRWEB) April 17, 2012

From the Alps to the Andes, from West Africa to East Asia ? and all points in between, golfers will find Leading Golf Resorts with some of the world?s most challenging courses ? and some of the world?s most spectacular views! The bonus being, that these fabulous courses are all affiliated with equally fabulous Leading Hotels.

 

It is easy to see the hand of legendary designer Oscar de la Renta in the accommodations at the lush Tortuga Bay resort at Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Guests here have the added bonus of access to two superlative golf courses. The magnificent ocean-front vistas of La Cana will captivate the most discerning golf design connoisseurs, while its well-fortified greens challenge the game?s toughest competitors. After one round, avid enthusiasts and casual players alike will understand why Golf Magazine has compared La Cana to Pebble Beach and declared it the ?number one course in the Caribbean.? Designed by P. B. Dye, La Cana boasts 14 ocean-view holes with four playing right on the water?s edge, and its state-of-the-art Seashore Paspalum grass allows for maintenance with minimal environmental impact. Guests of the resort also have access to the exclusive, Tom Fazio-designed Corales Golf Course, set between rocky cliffs, coral reefs and the expansive Caribbean Sea. With six oceanfront holes, multiple lines of approach, and picturesque canyons, the course offers a supremely rewarding experience. This exhilarating challenge culminates in the striking 18th hole with a dramatic carry over the rocky Bay of Corales, an inspired capstone to a breathtaking golf course. http://www.LHW.com/TortugaBay

 

Guests of Canouan Resort at Carenage Bay ? The Grenadines have the opportunity to play a demanding 18-hole, par 72 Jim Fazio-designed golf course set on dramatic sloping hills along the ocean?s edge, and boasting panoramic views from every hole overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The changing terrain ? from amphitheater to mountain ? offers breathtaking natural beauty and scenery, while cooling trade winds enhance the challenge. The first hole ? a par 5 ? starts at the clubhouse and climbs gently to a green framed by the elevated fairways of the 2nd and 3rd holes. An exacting par 5, the 9th returns to the clubhouse with water catching the unwary golfer to the right of the approach and green. On the back nine, golfers strike downhill from the top of the mountain to a green set some 100 feet below. At the 15th from the championship tee, a strike of some 310 yards brings safety; less or more brings disaster. Hole 16 plays as a 304-yard, par 3 from the back tees and drops down some 240 feet. A par 5, the 17th hole meanders around the lake, offering the choice between going for the green in two across the lake, or laying up on the narrow strip of land before the green. http://www.LHW.com/Canouan

 

At 1,500 meters above sea level, Hotel Guarda Golf in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, is located directly on the fairway of a 9-hole golf course designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, and adjacent to an 18-hole course designed by former world champion Severiano Ballesteros. Framed by the towering mountains in the background, the wide open landscape will make an indelible impression on your soul. Host to the annual Omega European Masters, the course has been acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the world. To ensure you get the most from your golf holiday, the resort also has an indoor golf practice space, as well as a practice area in front of the hotel; and private golf carts. Staff are on hand to arrange green-fees reservations and golf lessons; and to organize transfer to the nearby courses. And to round out your experience, the gorgeous 600-square-meter Guarda Golf Spa is home to an extensive wellness area carved in stone and featuring an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, Hammam and four treatment rooms. http://www.LHW.com/Guarda

 

Nestled in a 47-acre park on Lake Geneva at the foot of the French Alps, the fabled Hotel Royal resort at Evian is home to the Evian Masters Golf Course ? one of the most mature courses in Europe ? and to the Evian Masters Training Center, a golfing concept unique in the world. In 1904, the Evian Mineral Water Company bought the farm run by the Berthet family and built a 9-hole golf course in preparation for the opening of the hotel. The second 9 holes were built in 1922, and between 1988 and 1990, the course was renovated by architect Cabell B. Robinson, former assistant to Robert Trent Jones. Since 1994, it has been remodelled to anticipate increasingly skilled players, and to comply with the latest USGA regulations. Today, it is a highly technical 18-hole par 72 course, featuring magnificent views of the lake and the surrounding Alpine summits. Its well-defended greens and narrow fairways hold many surprises for players, who can also enjoy the stunning panorama. To help you gear up for the challenges, the Training Center concentrates on 12 different modules of every conceivable golfing experience and every subtlety that a championship course can offer. Designed by a team of specialists including architects, players, champions and a golf pro, it also offers state-of-the-art technology to support your game: fibre optical equipment, video for swing analysis, GPS, quality balls and the latest models of club. http://www.LHW.com/EvianRoyal

 

As if one needs any further excuse to go to Mauritius beyond the destination itself, Le Touessrok ensures that avid golfers can get their requisite fix on its private-island course. Located across the water from the resort, the course is on its own beautiful island, Ile aux Cerfs – ‘island of deer’. The deer have gone, and what has been created here has been described as the ‘wonder of the game’. Bernhard Langer designed the 18-hole, par 72 championship course to challenge advanced players, while remaining exciting and playable for recreational golfers. This is achieved with four sets of tee decks for each hole, so the angles of attack and approach vary. There is a generous provision of fairway where appropriate. The greens are mainly small and undulating, requiring precise approach shots. No matter what your score at the end of the day, you can treat yourself and your weary muscles to a soothing massage at the understatedly elegant Givenchy Spa, savor a meal in one of seven restaurants, and then retire to your welcoming room or suite. http://www.LHW.com/Touessrok

 

Perhaps best known as a destination for divers and snorkelers, Hurghada, Egypt, is also home to the magnificent La Residence des Cascades Golf Resort & Thalasso Center. Set on the highest point of Soma Bay Peninsula, the hotel is at the center of the Cascades Championship Golf Course designed by Gary Player. Combining the best of links and desert features, the 18-hole, par 72 course has lush green fairways that contrast dramatically with the rugged desert and the clear blue waters of the surrounding sea. For example, the beautiful par 4 6th hole plays along the water, with an elevated green framed by the sea on two sides; while the par 4 15th has the Red Sea paralleling the fairway along its entire left side. From the back tees, the drive has to carry over a sandy cove. And from the landing area, the approach shot has to carry over another, even larger, cove. Be sure to keep your eye on the ball! Adjacent to the course, is a 9-hole, par 3 Golf Academy Course, also designed by Gary Player. In addition, there are extensive practice facilities, including a 60-bay driving range, and several putting and pitching practice greens. Had enough golf? Relax at Les Thermes Marins des Cascades, one of the largest and best-equipped thalasso therapy centers in the world, operated in cooperation with Les Thermes Marins de Saint-Malo in France. http://www.LHW.com/LaResidence

 

For more information or reservations, visit http://www.LHW.com/Golf. In the USA & Canada please call 1-800-223-6800 or contact a travel professional.

 

About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the largest luxury hospitality organization in the world, representing over 430 of the finest hotels, resorts and spas in over 80 countries. Its mission is to curate and champion an exclusive collection of independent properties, including grand palaces and intimate city hideaways, luxury tent enclaves and expansive self-contained resorts. Established in 1928 by several influential and forward-thinking European hoteliers, it started with 38 initial members. Its loyal customers demand levels of quality they have come to expect of the brand, while seeking authentic and enriching travel experiences. Leading Hotel members are utterly unique and boldly independent. To be considered for inclusion, a hotel must adhere to strict quality standards and master the art of extraordinary hospitality.


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