Amalfi Hotel's First Holiday Packages Spotlight Magnificent Mile and River North Shopping
The Amalfi Hotel Chicago invites guests "home for the holidays" during their first year on the Chicago hotel scene.
Located just steps from Michigan Avenue, the boutique property at 20 W. Kinzie Street offers both extravagant shopping packages along the "Magnificent Mile," and exclusive shopping bonuses at the unique home decor and furnishings boutiques in the River North neighborhood.
Packages are valid from Friday, November 19 - Thursday, December 30, 2004."We offer residential-style luxuries at the Amalfi Hotel, and because the comforts of home are so important to people, it makes sense to partner with the unique furniture and home accessories retailers in our neighborhood for holiday shopping excursions," said Paul Drummond, maestro and general manager for the 215-room hotel.
Guests choosing the "Home for the Holidays" package will be treated to exclusive gifts-with-purchase from members of the Chicago Furniture District just steps away in the chic River North neighborhood.
Within this collection of distinctive stores, shoppers will find exclusive collectibles and one-of-a-kind home d?cor and furnishings -- from Asian antiques to original art glass and inspired design elements.
Guests will also enjoy one overnight stay in a deluxe room, one complimentary, hand-blown glass holiday ornament from No Place Like, a complimentary cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception, "buon giorno" breakfast, and exclusive gift-with-purchase offers from participating stores.
Package prices are: from $159 per night, plus tax (one king bed, double occupancy) and from $199 per night, plus tax (two queen beds, up to four guests)."We hope our guests return each year to add to their holiday ornament collection," added Drummond.The "White Lights and Caviar" package celebrates the magic of the holidays along the Magnificent Mile.
Take $2,000 in Magnificent Mile shopping certificates and shop 'til you drop!
Relax in a 2-room suite afterwards with in-room massages for two, and then enjoy a private, 1-hour tour of the spectacular white lights along the Magnificent Mile in a private limousine while indulging in caviar and sparkling Italian wine.
Guests also receive a complimentary cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception and complimentary "buon giorno" breakfast.
The "White Lights and Caviar" package is priced from $3,000 per night, plus tax (double occupancy).There are additional packages available.
Call to inquire about additional holiday offerings including: "The Big Red Package," with special goodies and pricing for the Chicago Children's Museum's "Clifford The Big Red Dog(" celebration at Navy Pier, and our "New Year's Eve Celebration Package."For reservations or more information, call 312.395.9000 or visit amalfihotelchicago.com.Hostmark Hospitality Group (www.hostmark.com) is a leading hospitality management firm operating hotels and resorts worldwide, including The Amalfi Hotel Chicago.????Hostmark represents numerous independent hotel and resort properties and a wide range of franchises including Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Radisson, Omni, Embassy Suites, and Crowne Plaza. Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, Hostmark has regional offices in Orlando, Florida, Burlingame, California, and Cairo, Egypt.????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.
Paramount Hotel New York #1 Choice For Quikbook.com Customers
New York, NY (ContentDesk) May 21, 2006 -- The Paramount Hotel New York is the number-one hotel choice for Quikbook.com customers, according to Quikbooks 2005 Customers Choice Awards.
The Paramount, which came in first for location, is at 235 West 46th Street in the bustling Times Square and Theater Districts.
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Author Paul Story Sells Unpublished Novel ‘Tom Corven’ – At $500 a Copy
(ContentDesk) April 13, 2006 -- Unpublished author Paul Story aims to raise $125,000 by selling special edition copies of his novel, Tom Corven, for $500 each from his website at http://www.dreamwords.com. Three weeks into the project, Paul has sold 13 copies - six to family and friends and seven to members of the public - with the promise that each purchase includes a share in all his work, until he has repaid their investment by a factor of ten.Tom Corven is a futuristic novel about an amnesiac boy trapped in a remote cottage and haunted by ghosts. He is from a world where technology has disappeared from our sight and into our bodies - and he is being hunted by evil, across time and space, to a place he once called home. Tom Corven is the world's first novel written for Podcasting. Throughout 2005, thousands of people waited for each chapter as its author wrote, narrated and delivered the tale to mp3 players around the globe.Now,...
Author Paul Story Sells Unpublished Novel ‘Tom Corven’ – At $500 a Copy
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South American Skiing: Ski Portillo Receives Four Feet in Four Days
Portillo, Chile (ContentDesk) July 13, 2006 -- Ski Portillo, the legendary Chilean resort, has received four feet of snow in four days, and the snow continues to fall on its South American slopes. Portillo receives nearly 300 days of sunshine and an average of 25 feet of snowfall each season, with last years snow totaling a record 46 feet. New this year is an additional Va et Vient ("Coming and Going") slingshot lift named Las Vizcachas, which accesses expert-only terrain in the Las Lomas ski area. The new slingshot lift is named after the local Vizcacha rabbit and is 470 meters/1542 feet long with a vertical drop of 220 meters/722 feet.The 2006 summer season is underway and runs through Oct. 7, 2006.
Ski weeks begin at US 1,200 per person, including seven nights accommodation at Hotel Portillo, seven-day lift tickets, and four meals daily. Rates at the Octagon Lodge, a mid-level option for budget traveler, start at US 760 per person and include accommodations with four bunk...
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Paramount Hotel New York #1 Choice For Quikbook.com Customers
New York, NY (ContentDesk) May 21, 2006 -- The Paramount Hotel New York is the number-one hotel choice for Quikbook.com customers, according to Quikbooks 2005 Customers Choice Awards.
The Paramount, which came in first for location, is at 235 West 46th Street in the bustling Times Square and Theater Districts.
The Paramount is known for its cool bar and lively lobby&
and in the middle of it all, near New Yorks best destinations, said Ray Vastola, president of Quikbook.com.
According to Vastola, hotels in five cities including New York were recognized, based on numbers of bookings and repeat business from Quikbook customers.
Comments from Quikbook customers regarding Paramount Hotel New York include: "The location is awesome.... walkable to theatre ; "Fun...
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South American Skiing: Ski Portillo Receives Four Feet in Four Days
Portillo, Chile (ContentDesk) July 13, 2006 -- Ski Portillo, the legendary Chilean resort, has received four feet of snow in four days, and the snow continues to fall on its South American slopes. Portillo receives nearly 300 days of sunshine and an average of 25 feet of snowfall each season, with last years snow totaling a record 46 feet. New this year is an additional Va et Vient ("Coming and Going") slingshot lift named Las Vizcachas, which accesses expert-only terrain in the Las Lomas ski area. The new slingshot lift is named after the local Vizcacha rabbit and is 470 meters/1542 feet long with a vertical drop of 220 meters/722 feet.The 2006 summer season is underway and runs through Oct. 7, 2006.
Ski weeks begin at US 1,200 per person, including seven nights accommodation at Hotel Portillo, seven-day lift tickets, and four meals daily. Rates at the Octagon Lodge, a mid-level option for budget traveler, start at US 760 per person and include accommodations with four bunk...
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Iowa Web Developer Launches New Site for Hannah Marie Country Inn
Spencer, Iowa (ContentDesk) October 14, 2005 -- Leading Iowa design firm creates original Web site for The Nichols Family, owners of the Hannah Marie Country Inn Bed and Breakfast Inn, located just a few miles south of downtown Spencer, Iowa. We didnt throw a huge party to celebrate, but the launch of the Hannah Maries new Web site is another example of one Iowa company driving the success of another, said TotalWebDesigner.com general manager Amelia Painter from her office on Main Street in Fostoria, Iowa.The Hannah Marie Country Inn is an award winning bed & breakfast featuring queen feathered beds, goose-down comforters, double in-room whirlpools, bubbles, softened water, central air and heat, and one of the most dedicated family of innkeepers in the area. The Hannah Marie provides garden fresh foods to all guests and a tasty breakfast is always included. The inn is named after Marys mother, who grew up on a farm nearby, but it is truly a family affair with husband Ray attending...
Iowa Web Developer Launches New Site for Hannah Marie Country Inn
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