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* Madelyn Miller: Aqua Hotels offers 'Obama-rama' special celebrating the first President from Hawaii *
As President Obama himself has said, "What's best in me, and what's best in my message, is consistent with the tradition of Hawaii." [More]

* Madelyn Miller: Sharing Desert Karma *
A travel writer finds an extraordinary hotel in the middle of a desert. [More]

24 hours in. . .Paris: Architecture, Literature and Glorious Chocolate *
High-end, low-end, all around the town! Herein the best that Paris has to offer, all condensed into a mere 100 metres. [More]

A Special Valentine's Day offer from Seattle's 'Most Romantic' restaurant *
A Special Valentine's Day offer from Seattle's "Most Romantic" restaurant... [More]

Brasa Thinks Pink for Valentine's Day *
Seattle, Washington -- Owners Bryan Hill and Tamara Murphy of Brasa are putting on the pink for Valentine's Day with a Pink Champagne dinner. [More]

British Columbia's Most Romantic Spots *
If romance is what you are looking for, then look no further than British Columbia. The province has everything from the sophisticated charms of elegant restaurants to outdoor adventures, set against some of the most varied scenery on the planet. [More]

Eurail *
See Europe by train. It's romantic, spectacular and amazingly affordable. [More]

FromAphrodite dot com ****
Their sales director, Steven, told me: "Every effort has been made to keep the site people-friendly and inoffensive… I can honestly say that I don't mind showing the site to my mother!" [More]

GLENEAGLES HOTEL SPA in Perthshire *****
I love to explore new places and try new things. So the fact that I have gone back to this resort three times, says a lot about how I feel about the place. [More]

Grayshott Hall, England *
At first glance, Grayshott Hall looks like the kind of country house that Henry VIII might have frolicked about in. The Tudor mansion, with its lofty chimneys and half-timbered gables sits in the heart of rural England, near the hamlet of Grayshott. [More]

Greater Consumer Access to Mexican Boutique Hotels announced *
Mexico-Mexico Boutique Hotels marks a strong growth stage with the addition of eight new hotels concurrent with the inauguration of new toll-free numbers enhancing its reservations infrastructure. [More]

Hastings House, Salt Spring Island and the elusive Crab (Alexander Moser feature) ****
Alexander Moser discovers that one does not need to travel far afield from Vancouver for a deep-sea adventure -- and luxury. [More]

Hotel Confidential: Grand Hyatt Seattle, Seattle, WA *****
Grand Hyatt Seattle's staff believe great hotels in Seattle should offer more than a good night's sleep, and they take pride in offering you the best of everything among hotels -- great restaurants, luxurious rooms and unparalleled service. Their credo: "Whether your stay in Seattle is for business or pleasure, it should be a worry-free experience that delights your senses." [More]

Hotel Confidential: Sorrento Hotel, Seattle, WA *****
Luxury and convenience on First Hill, a lushly green and quiet neighbourhood near Seattle's downtown core. [More]

Hotel Confidential: The Woodmark, Kirkland, WA *****
No question: The Woodmark's exceptional room appointments, fine dining and spa treatments will relax, restore, rejuvenate . . . [More]

Hotel Confidential: Willows Lodge, Woodinville, WA *****
Woodinville is the market town for those living in Washington's so-called Silicon Forest, a rural haven 30 minutes by car north-east of Seattle, adjacent to the Burke Gilman Trail, which runs for 34 miles and attracts outdoorsy folk on foot, bicycle and horse. [More]

Hotel Du Pont (Wilmington, DE) *
The Hotel du Pont has packages designed for romance... [More]

Huntington Hotel & Nob Hill Spa (San Francisco, CA) *
Valentine's package [More]

Incredible India -- For Body, Mind & Soul *****
We have discovered an India today that offers not only tremendous travel deals, but also suggests possibilities you may never have considered. [More]

India Tourism March, 2005 newsletter *
Here's the March, 2005 tourism update from the India Tourism office. [More]

Inn of the Anasazi (Santa Fe, NM) *
Enjoy the magic of Santa Fe! [More]

Journey into the B.C. Interior *
All eyes may be on Vancouver and Whistler this week, but on a road trip through B.C.'s less-travelled Kootenay and Slocan Valleys, LASZLO BUHASZ finds diverse landscapes and summer attractions deserving of attention in their own right [More]

Love Me at the Met / Diva at the Met's Valentine's Menu *
Paint the Town Red with the Metropolitan's Romance Package [More]

Making Tracks to Whistler *
If Whistler is on your radar this spring, consider getting there aboard The Whistler Mountaineer. [More]

Pfister Hotel (Milwaukee, WI) *
The Indulgence Package has been designed for Friday or Saturday night stays, perfect for this Valentine's Day... [More]

Ponti offers a sweetheart of a deal for Valentine's Day *
The food, the ambience...everything that Ponti Seafood Grill has to offer is perfect for a Valentine's Day dinner. [More]

Preferred Hotels & Resorts' excellent Valentines packages *
This year for Valentine's Day, let someone else worry about the planning. Let Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide® -- a prestigious brand of more than 116 distinctive, individually-owned and managed luxury hotels and resorts -- pamper you with the perfect package for your preferences... [More]

Privacy: Buying your own island *
Prices for private islands are on the rise as celebrity buyers with big bankrolls snap up secluded getaways -- which they may never visit. [More]

Rocky Mountain Railtours ****
Luxury service combined with spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, award-winning wines of the Okanagan Valley and outstanding cuisine from Canada's lushest regions. [More]

Romance and Rejuvenation await at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis Rocky Mountain Resort *
Declaration of eternal devotion comes but once a year for most, but for those who cherish the wonder of romance regardless of the season, the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis is sure to provide a welcome retreat with Romantic Getaways for the truly smitten. [More]

Romantic Getaway: Provence *
Author: Travel story by Nathan Fong
On our way, as the road wound through fields of lavender dotted with bobbing poppies, we spied quaint villages perched on hillsides. We promised ourselves we would visit the wine makers as we passed the numerous roadside "Degustation" signs. [More]

Romantic getaway: The Empress, Victoria *****
The Empress Hotel, for years the grand old lady of the CP hotel chain and now the jewel in the crown of the Fairmont organization, hopes to capitalize on its reputation as a traditional romantic getaway. [More]

Stobo Castle Health Spa, Pebbles *****
Stobo Castle Health Spa will soon be both the oldest and newest spa in Scotland. [More]

Sybaritic Scotland **** 1/2
For years, if you asked someone what Scotland is most famous for, they would probably say Scotch. And until recently, they were right. But now Scotland is leading the market in another kind of pleasure that makes you feel all warm and tingly inside. [More]

The Spa at Turnberry in Ayrshire ****
This spa has a wonderfully warm and cosy feeling, encouraging your body to feel relaxed from the minute you enter the building. [More]

Vancouver Life In The Active Lane *
Picture yourself soaring high above the city, paddling a shoreline rich with birds, cycling a mountain trail...and you will have a glimpse of life in the south-western corner of BC. [More]

Vistas Revolving Restaurant & Bar Valentine's Packages *
Vistas Revolving Restaurant & Bar -- atop the Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside
-- this year features... [More]

Westin Grand Valentine’s Day Training for Men *
Sorry, finished for this year! [More]

Winter Blues Getaways *
Do dreary winter days leave you feeling sluggish, irritable and down? Discover some favourite places in the US to beat the Winter Blues! [More]

World of Well-being: Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, Vancouver Island *
For more than 20 years, the Tigh-Na-Mara Resort on Vancouver Island has been a popular year-round destination for families on vacation. In an attempt to expand its clientele, the resort owners have recently added a new spa facility. [More]

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*Hotel Confidential: Hyatt Regency Vancouver *****
Recently refurbished at a cost of $18 million, the Hyatt Regency Vancouver is one of Vancouver's finest hotels -- and it boasts an on-site restaurant (Mosaic Bar & Grill) that has earned evalu8.org's highest rating. [More]

Arizona Biltmore: Great Gossip & Tantalizing Tidbits ****
From the beginning in 1929, the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa was destined to become a legend. [More]

CHATEAU SONESTA HOTEL OFFERS MEALS TO GO; AND FRENCH QUARTER RENDEZVOUS PACKAGE *
The Chateau Sonesta unveils a new service to accommodate those who fly out of New Orleans. With airlines cutting back food services, hotel guests are now able to order the hotel's "breakfast- or lunch-to-go." [More]

Hotel Confidential: Camlin Hotel, Seattle, WA ****
The Camlin Hotel has now been converted to time-shares [More]

JWMarriott Las Vegas: The Best Bet off the Strip *****
Madelyn Miller takes us on a tour of one of the hottest spas around -- and not just because it's in the desert, either. [More]

Madelyn Miller *
Madelyn Miller is the Executive Editor of travellady.com, a travel feature site that currently receives more than 80,000 hits daily. [More]

Madelyn Miller: Cruising for the Cyber-aholic **** 1/2
What was really remarkable to me is how totally satisfying the cyber opportunities are... [More]

My Fantasy Birthday Celebration *****
Many people dream of a birthday celebration in an exotic location, doing something they love. They visit a place they rarely get to and indulge. For our travel correspondent, Madelyn Miller, a home-town spa indulgence was the perfect birthday celebration. [More]

Shangri-La to open Exclusive Resort in the Maldives *
Opening in 2004, Shangri-La Maldives will be situated on Villingili, a pristine island in Addu Atoll, at the southernmost tip of the Maldives. [More]

Thailand: A truly different destination *
Rowena Carr-Allinson gives us the low-down on resort-hopping in Thailand... [More]

Victoria's Fairmont Empress Willow Stream Introductory Package *

Victoria's Fairmont Empress: Island Journey Introductory Package Invites Guests to Find Their Energy [More]