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Almond Resorts, Barbados – Almond Resorts is offering a new package this year to help travelers celebrate the first annual Barbados Food Festival that features top celebrity chefs, including Tom Colicchio, cooking demonstrations, and wine seminars.

Celebrity chef Tim Love from the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai, and Bravo series Top Chef, Tom Colicchio, will host the first annual Barbados Food and Wine Festival that runs from November 19-22, 2010.

Almond Resorts is offering an all-inclusive vacation package for the Barbados Food Festival starting at $695, that includes:

* A three category room upgrade
* 4-night hotel accommodations
* Roundtrip hotel transfers
* Hotel tax and service charges
* All meals, unlimited drinks and snacks
* Non-motorized water sports
* Entertainment and much more

As the culinary capital of the Caribbean, Barbados is partnering with Travel & Leisure magazine features to host an extraordinary Barbados Food Festival that will focus on island food, wine, and rum. Guests can book now for a memorable Barbados vacation at the Almond Resorts.

Almond Resorts Offers All-Inclusive Resorts Near Barbados Food Festival Activities

Guests can experience the Barbados Food and Wine Festival first hand at
Almond Beach Club & Spa All Inclusive. Featuring tropical gardens, golden beaches, and onsite gourmet restaurants and lounges, Almond Resorts provides a unique all-inclusive vacation experience.

Almond Resorts’ distinguished “For You. About You.” team takes care of guests’ every whim. The all-inclusive price also provides guests with unlimited food and beverage, with a choice of a la carte or buffet-style dining in a relaxed or upscale atmosphere.

Woodbury, NY – Take advantage of a “Staycation on Long Island” with
INN AT FOX HOLLOW‘s special rate offer. Arrive on a Sunday night and stay a minimum of 5 nights for a 30% discount off the entire stay.

Long Island is home to many extraordinary restaurants. The Rose Hunt Restaurant, located next to the Hotel at The Fox Hollow Conference and Catering Hall is one of Long Island’s best. Rare650 is one of Long Island’s premier steakhouses, offering a truly unique dining experience. Wine and dine in multiple indoor and outdoor dining and lounge areas featuring a mosaic stone sushi bar and a plush lounge area. Blackstone Steakhouse is an architectural masterpiece that offers an unforgettable dining experience. The
INN AT FOX HOLLOW‘ is pleased to announce that guests of the Hotel receive an exclusive 10% discount at The Rose Hunt Restaurant, Blackstone Steakhouse and Rare650. Don’t miss Body English Tuesday. For couples and singles, it’s the ‘thing to do’ on Tuesday nights. Located at the Chateau Briand in Westbury.

For those looking for a hotel near shopping on Long Island, The Inn is the perfect location. Both the Walt Whitman Mall & Roosevelt Field Mall are only 10 minutes away, with retail department stores such as Macy’s and Bloomingdales. The Americana Manhasset is a premier luxury shopping destination located just 15 minutes away from The Fox Hollow Hotel on Long Island’s North Shore in Manhasset. There are over 60 international boutiques such as Armani, Prada, Burberry, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel and so much more for a truly remarkable shopping experience. The Woodbury Common Long Island boutique’s are just down the road from The Inn, where you will find many fine stores such as Coach, Max and Gino’s and Mayfair Jewlers. Outlet shopping is nearby at The Tanger Outlets at the Arches in Deer Park. The Inn offers the best location for Long Island shopping, which is in the center of it all.

It is no surprise that the U.S. Open has made Long Island the home of their championship tournament. While staying at The Inn At Fox Hollow, be sure to hit the greens and see for yourself. Golf courses on Long Island include, Bethpage State Park, Town of Oyster Bay Golf Club, Eisenhower Park (red, white and blue courses), Harbor Links, Cantiague Park and Glen Cove Park.

The Inn is the perfect family Hotel for a Long Island vacation. Adventureland Amusement Park is only 15 minutes away and is a family favorite among Long Islanders, featuring thrill rides, kiddie rides and water rides. Adventureland is located in Farmingdale, 10 minutes away from The Inn, at 2245 Route 110. 300 Bowling is also nearby and is tons of fun for the entire family. Dave and Busters is filled with the latest interactive video games and is also located in Farmingdale, NY. The Long Island Children’s Museum is a hands-on museum for kids and their grown-ups. You’ll find places to play, learn and have fun at 11 Davis Avenue in Garden City, just 15 minutes from the Hotel and down the road from the Nassau County Firefighters Museum at One Davis Avenue as well as the Cradle of Aviation Museum along Museum Row.

Located on Eastern Long Island, in Riverhead, NY approximately 45 minutes from the hotel is Splish Splash Water Park, voted one of the Best Waterparks in America by the Travel Channel. Year after year, families come here for a summer like no other. Also located in Riverhead, is Atlantis Marine World Aquarium. The only public Aquarium on Long Island, Atlantis Marine World offers interactive fun, adventure, and education.

The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts offers performances by stars such as Bill Cosby, Jackson Browne, Rita Moreno, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Parsons Dance Company accompanied by members of the East Village Opera Company. Nassau Coliseum accommodates all forms of entertainment, sports and rock concerts as well as touring family shows, professional wrestling, boxing, track & field, lacrosse and soccer. It is also home to the New York Islanders National Hockey Team. Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus holds the Coliseum record for most performances. The Coliseum is located just 15 minutes away from the
INN AT FOX HOLLOW‘ at 1255 Hempstead Turnpike in Uniondale.

Traveling to New York City is a cinch with the Long Island Rail Road’s Syosset Station only minutes away. Take a day trip and visit the many popular attractions such as The Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty Rockefeller Center, The Museum of Natural History, The Guggenheim and The Museum of Modern Art.

Luxury Travel () designs multi-country touring options, invites elite travelers to experience the luxury, food, culture, lifestyle, travel and charm at its finest of five destinations of Southeast Asia with our great selection of multi-country tours, specially designed to show you the unique way of life and the wonderful sights of each country in one journey.

Southeast Asia is a captivating region brimming with intriguing cultures, age-old customs and diverse landscapes. While the cultures and histories of Southeast Asia are intricately woven together, each country retains its own distinct and vibrant traditions.

To truly experience the essence of the region, the best way is to embark on one of the enchanting multi-country tours this is especially for travelers that come from a longhaul destination. Most of Luxury Travel Company’s tours start either from Hanoi/Saigon Vietnam or Bangkok, Thailand.

“Luxury Travel’s multi county tours combine two countries, Vietnam with Cambodia tours, Thailand with Laos Tours, Vietnam with Myanmar or Indochina tours or 5 countries Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand in one trip. With our superb multi-country tour collection, the hardest thing is probably deciding which one to do,” said Pham Ha Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Ltd.

Luxury Travel Vietnam is offering travelers the ‘cuisine, culture and World heritages discovery of Indochina’ as a journey featuring superb food and cultural immersion coupled with luxury travel.

This Indochina loop is a cultural and heritage adventure encompassing the ancient cultures of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. You will land at Luang Prabang, Laos, then fly on to Vietnam and end your journey in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

This 16-day trip departs on a daily basis and can be tailor made to fit your time constraints or special needs. The per-person double rate is from $6833 for land costs that includes accommodation, nearly all meals, regional flights, transfers, visa fees, tips, entrance fees, medical and emergency insurance and a comprehensive pre-departure packet.

Each cross-border itinerary of theirs is specially designed and thoughtfully assembled to maximize travelers’ experience in Southeast Asia.

Santa Clarita, Calif. – Sun, sand, swaying palm trees, the scent of topical flowers in the air and breathtaking island scenery set the stage for a South Pacific cruise vacation. Princess Cruises will take passengers on a variety of island voyages in 2011-2012 with a full schedule of cruises to Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific. The company will offer 43 sailings of 10 itineraries to 33 ports throughout these idyllic islands.

Cruise passengers will find that each of these island destinations has its own charms. In Hawaii they’ll enjoy the spirit of Aloha throughout the island chain, while Tahiti and the other islands of French Polynesia showcase a unique mix of South Seas appeal and French culture. Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu each offer their own style and island allure, and all feature the stunning vistas found throughout the South Pacific.

Travelers interested in the convenience of a roundtrip voyage from Los Angeles can choose to sail aboard Golden Princess or Sapphire Princess to the Hawaiian Islands or on a new 28-day Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific cruise aboard Sapphire Princess. Cruisers to Tahiti will enjoy the small ship ambiance of Ocean Princess on several itineraries, and Princess’ Aussie-style sailings from Down Under feature Sun Princess, Dawn Princess  and Sea Princess sailing roundtrip from Sydney or Brisbane.

“Everyone dreams of running away to an idyllic Pacific island,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president. “Our cruises can bring these wonderful islands to life, with more choices than ever to find the perfect vacation.”

The Hawaiian Islands each have their own personality. On Oahu, the state capital of Honolulu offers a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions, including famous Waikiki Beach, America’s only royal residence the Iolani Palace, and Pearl Harbor. The Big Island, the youngest and largest of the Hawaiian Islands, has the most varied in landscape – with striking black sand beaches, tropical rain forests, and the famed Volcanoes National Park, home to three volcanoes, including the actively erupting Kilauea.

Known as the “Garden Isle,” Kauai offers lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls and geological wonders, such as the dramatic Nã Pali Coastline, and spectacular Waimea Canyon. The second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Maui boasts some of the world’s most superb beaches and dramatic mountain landscapes. Visitors can also explore the port town of Lahaina which was once King Kamehameha’s capital.

Made up of more than 130 islands, French Polynesia includes some of the most dreamed about South Seas islands, such as Tahiti and Bora Bora. This is the South Pacific of Melville, Gauguin and Michener. Particularly immortalized by Gauguin’s paintings, Tahiti evokes exotic island images and the South Seas state of mind. Nearby Moorea boast precipitous mountains that reach for the sky, creating picture postcard views. No name captures the imagination of paradise as well as Bora Bora. Perhaps the most stunning island in the South Pacific, its majestic landscape was sculpted by ancient volcanoes, showcasing a shimmering lagoon and barrier reef. Passengers on Ocean Princess’ 10-day Tahiti & Polynesia itinerary will enjoy a full Two-Day Experience in Bora Bora with extra time to enjoy the island’s charms.

The two islands of Huahine are surrounded by a deep lagoon encircled by a coral necklace. Connected by a bridge, both islands boast white-sand beaches, vanilla and banana plantations, and some of Polynesia’s most significant cultural sites. The largest atoll in French Polynesia, divers from all over the world flock to Rangiroa, to explore the undersea world of its 42-mile aquamarine lagoon filled with unique marine life and magnificent underwater scenery.

Samoa and American Samoa lie at the heart of the South Pacific. Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa, the southernmost territory of the United States. Here abundant rain creates a lush green landscape marked by ancient volcanoes and thriving coral atolls. Apia, the main township of Samoa, personifies the fa’a Samoa (the Samoan Way), and conjures up images of the perfect South Seas island town.

Hawaii, Tahiti and South Pacific cruises:
Princess Cruises ships sail to the Hawaiian Islands, between Hawaii and Tahiti and throughout the island paradises of the South Pacific.

Hawaiian Islands Cruises – Golden Princess and Sapphire Princess will sail from Los Angeles on a 14-day roundtrip voyage to the Land of Aloha with calls at Hilo on the Big Island, Honolulu, Kauai, and Lahaina on Maui, plus Ensenada, Mexico. The ships will sail between September 28, 2011 and April 25, 2012.

Tahiti & Polynesia – This classic Princess itinerary sails roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti for 10 days among the islands of Polynesia, with two overnight visits. Ocean Princess starts with an overnight in the Tahitian capital and then calls on Huahine, Rangiroa, Raiatea, Bora Bora (Two-day Experience includes two full days and an overnight), and Moorea. Sailings depart on December 17, 2011; January 18 and 28, 2012.

Hawaii & Tahiti – Travelers can enjoy the intimacy of a small cruise ship on a voyage that features both the Polynesian paradises of Hawaii and French Polynesia. These 11-day sailings between Papeete and Honolulu on Ocean Princess include calls at Moorea, Bora Bora, Hilo, Maui, and Kauai. Sailings depart December 27, 2011; January 7, February 7 and 18, 2012.

Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa – This new 28-day itinerary aboard Sapphire Princess offers an unusual roundtrip voyage from Los Angeles, to three island groups in one convenient roundtrip sailing. The ship calls at Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Pago Pago, Apia, Bora Bora, Moorea and Papeete. The sailing departs on October 22, 2011.

South Pacific & New Zealand Cruises – Sailing between Sydney and Papeete, Ocean Princess offers a 16-day voyage including Tauranga, Auckland, Suva (Fiji), Apia, Pago Pago, Bora Bora, and Moorea. The ship departs on December 2, 2011 and February 29, 2012.

Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific – Sea Princess sails across the Pacific between San Francisco and Sydney on a 29-day voyage to Honolulu, Maui, Moorea, Papeete, Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Suva, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park scenic cruising. The sailings depart on September 17, 2011 and April 15, 2012.

Aussie Experience Voyages
Sailings aboard Sun Princess, Dawn Princess and Sea Princess head to the islands from Sydney or Brisbane and feature onboard amenities to appeal to Australian tastes.

Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific – Dawn Princess will sail on a 35-day roundtrip voyage from Sydney, with calls at Nuku’Alofa (Tonga), Apia, Hilo, Kilauea Volcano scenic cruising, Maui, Honolulu, Kauai, Kona, Papeete, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Suva and Nouméa (New Caledonia). The ship sets sail on April 13, 2012.

New Caledonia & Vanuatu – Dawn Princess takes a 12-day jaunt roundtrip from Sydney to call at Nouméa, Isle of Pines and Lifou in New Caledonia; and Vila, Wala and Champagne Bay in Vanuatu. The ship sails on May 13, 2011.

Fijian Jewels – Sun Princess sails roundtrip from Brisbane on an 11-day journey to Nouméa and Isle of Pines in New Caledonia; three Fiji ports, Suva, Port Denarau, and Dravuni Island; and Vila (Vanuatu). The ship sails on January 11 and February 5, 2012.

Fiji & South Pacific – A popular roundtrip sailing from Sydney featuring 14 days with calls at Lifou, five ports in Fiji: Vila, Port Denarau, Suva, Savu Savu, and Dravuni Island; plus Nouméa. Available on Dawn Princess, Sea Princess and Sun Princess, sailings depart October 5, November 1 and 28, 2011; February 6 and March 16, 2012.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company’s website at www.princess.com.