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I am planning a visit to Boston with my wife and I have a huge discount at the Fairmont Battery Wharf hotel. My only concern is to know if it is located in a safe area of Boston as, most probably, we will be getting back late at night and we like to walk. Any input will be mostly appreciated. Thank you!

It’s in the North End, a pretty safe part of the city. (Well, it’s on the Waterfront, which runs along the edge of the North End. But you walk through the North End to get there.) It’s always a bustling part of town, very pedestrian-oriented. Be careful in any city late at night though.

If you are here in the non-winter, take the water taxi from the Airport to the Fairmont. It’s a fantastic trip, about $10-$15. The bellhops come down to the boat.

i wanted to know if it’s expensive to eat at The Tonga Room at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco?? please let me know if you have been there.thanks

It is expensive, but if you go during happy hour, you get a free drink if you order an appetizer. Unfortunately, most of their offerings during happy hour are not full courses, but they have a buffet. Go at the end of happy hour so you get a free drink and then when they switch to dinner you get full courses.

Every year, thousands of British tourists flock to Bermuda to enjoy the sun, sea and sands but there’s actually a lot more to the place than just this. Here are a few things that tourists can enjoy on a luxury Bermuda holiday…

Beyond the Beaches…

Let’s get the beaches out of the way because, although there’s plenty more to see, there’s no denying that they’re absolutely stunning! Some of them offer great conditions for water sports, including windsurfing and kayaking, while others are notable for their unusual pink sand! The quality of the beaches is beyond question, and visitors will be hard pushed to pick a favourite. That said the best advice is probably to investigate Elbow Beach, Astwood Cove and Horseshoe Bay.

A Whole World Beneath the Waves

But those who choose to concentrate on the sands and nearby shallow waters are missing out on a whole world just below the surface. Bermuda offers outstanding scuba diving and snorkelling opportunities – amongst the best in the world. Once qualified, divers can explore a whole world of colourful coral reefs and submerged shipwrecks in no time at all. Great for newly qualified divers or veterans, scuba diving is taken very seriously here, and it would be a crying shame to miss out during your luxury Bermuda holiday.

Golf in the Sunshine

It may sound like hell for some Bermuda holiday makers, but for some reason many want to switch the beaches for the bunkers! If a day on the fairways sounds like paradise, then Bermuda is really well served – there are seven 18 hole and one 9 hole golf course. For a real treat, The Port Royal Golf Course is well worth a look, and is regarded by some as amongst the best in the world. Even if you’re struggling to hit par, the views of the ocean are the perfect anaesthetic to a rough game.

Enjoy High Tea

As Britain’s oldest colony, the Union Jack has flown above Bermuda for more than 300 years. If you’re prone to missing Blighty on your travels, the island should be a rare treat – there are echoes of Britain throughout Bermuda, from the duty free versions of London department stores to the tidy British cottages. Perhaps the most pleasing echo of England though is high tea served in the island’s guesthouses – it’s definitely worth leaving the beach for.

Plenty of Fish in the Sea

If you’re fond of fishing, then Bermuda is the holiday destination for you. Not only does the incredible climate make passing time in the boat relaxing beyond belief, but there’s no need for a fishing permit over there, meaning you can enjoy it as you please. Once you’ve hired a fishing boat, you can begin to hunt barracuda, bonefish and blue marlin at will. Why relax on the beach, when you can enjoy some prime fishing time?

Pamper Yourself in the Spas

All this relaxation can really take it out of you, so why not allow yourself to be pampered for a little while? Bermuda has a selection of excellent spas to choose from, and visitors can choose from a wide range of heavenly treatments from facials to massages. Two of the best spas are at the Fairmont Southampton and Cambridge Beaches, and whether you’re heading for a romantic couples massage, or just a quick treatment for one, there’s no doubt you’ll come out feeling completely refreshed… and ready for some more relaxation!

Take in the Sights

There’s actually quite a lot to see on a Bermuda holiday. From the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo (BAMZ) to the crystalline tidal pools of the Crystal Caves, Bermuda is not short of a few things to see. Perhaps the biggest attraction is the Royal Naval Dockyard though. Used throughout the 1800s to World War II and beyond, it’s now one of Bermuda’s top attractions, and contains a museum, snorkel park and plenty of interesting shops with local pottery and glass artists.

Prove Your Tennis Mettle

There’s plenty of room for brushing up on your tennis form with nearly 100 courts across the island. If you’re staying in one of the larger hotels, you’ll likely have one on your doorstep! Once you’ve reached a serviceable standard, watch out for tournaments which are held throughout the island – many of these are open to visitors, so you can do your best to prove that it’s not just Henman and Murray who can fly the flag for Britain!

Hopefully this list will have shown you some of the lesser known aspects of a luxury Bermuda holiday. Of course, you can spend the duration of your trip on the beach and you’ll have an excellent time, but you’ll be missing out on some of the most relaxing activities this wonderful area has to offer.

Kieron Sellens
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Hailed as the top honeymoon destination in the United States and certainly one of the best places in the world, Hawaii possesses these unique qualities:

A Prelude to Paradise – Located more than 2 thousand miles away from the U.S. Mainland and the rest of the world, Hawaii is an isolated group of islands set to give everyone, a taste of paradise. Hawaii sets itself away from other places around the world because of its endless shorelines, white sand beaches, velvet waters, magnificent sunset, spectacular underwater scenery, and a perfect weather condition. There is no other place in the world that can give you a taste of paradise than Hawaii.

Warm accommodation – From your arrival up to your last step off the island, you can feel the warmth of the place. There are several hotels that are rated the best in the world, which promise to provide you with the best accommodation throughout your stay in Hawaii. Hotels and resorts are complete with all the luxurious amenities you can get.

Everything: World-Class – World-class hotels; world-class resorts, world-class beaches; world-class underwater world; world-class food; world-class services. Simply there is no other world to describe how Hawaii can be so perfect.

Great Food – World-class restaurants offer wide array of foods. Gourmet foods are served with elegance. And since there is an abundant supply of seafoods in the island, each Hawaii restaurant serves the freshest fishes and seafoods right on your table. Tropical fruits like pineapples and mangoes, which become the symbol of Hawaii, grow in the islands.

Perfect Weather – The perfect location of the State of Hawaii gave it the advantage to acquire a perfect weather condition suitable for tropical activities. The perfect weather condition gives everyone the best outdoor and water sports experience.

Top-notched resorts and hotels – Kapalua Bay Hotel & Ocean Villas, Princeville Resort, Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Kauai Resort, Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, Sheraton Maui Resort Sheraton Moana Surfrider, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, W Honolulu-Diamond Head, Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Hotel Hana, Four Seasons Resort Maui, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Fairmont Kea Lani, Princeville Resort, Kahala Hotel & Resort, Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, and Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. The names speak for themselves.

Nature at its best – Hawaii would not be very popular if not for its magnificent nature. Starting off with the underwater sceneries. Hawaii has several world-class diving spots revealing the world underneath the waters. The islands posses unspoiled forest considering that there are great migrations of people throughout the years.

Low Jeremy
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this is dining out try the entertainment section you will get a better response!!

The  Dubai  Palm Jumeirah  is in the shape of a palm tree. It consists of a trunk with 17 fronds, and a surrounding crescent island that forms an 11 km long breakwater. The island is 5 km by 5 km and its amount area is larger than 700 football pitches. The Trunk is connected to the mainland by a 300 metre bridge and the crescent is connected to the top of the region by a undersea tunnel. Over the next few years, The Dubai Palm Jumeirah is touted as soon to be one of the world’s premier resorts. The Palm Island is the known as ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’.
The Jumeirah Palm island module feature themed store hotels, three types of villas (Signature Villas, Garden Homes and Canal Cove Townhouses), shoreline apartment buildings, beaches, marinas, restaurants, cafés and a difference of retail outlets. Over 25 beachfront hotels to be opened by the end of 2010

•    Atlantis, The Palm
•    The Taj Exotica Hotel & Resort
•    Grandeur Residences
•    Tiara Hotel & Residence
•    Oceana Resort & Spa
•    The Fairmont Palm Residence
•    The Fairmont Palm Hotel & Resort
•    The Dubai Estates Hotel & Park
•    Radisson SAS Hotel Dubai, The Palm Jumeirah
•    Kempinski Emerald Palace
•    Kempinski Emerald Palace Residences

Dubai  Palm Jumeirah  has everything you need to enjoy a wonderful holiday break. World famous hotel names, amazing traveler attractions, luxury fashion and shopping malls are starting to open up. Whether you just want to behave or immerse yourself in an exciting world of leisure and entertainment, this is a truly inspirational holiday destination.

Visitors will enjoy the magnificent sunsets, unwind in the spas, pools and gardens and eat out at the serene selection of restaurants. There’s a wide arrange of daytime activities, including water sports, aquariums, theme parks, water parks  and of course miles of beautiful beaches. And at night the bars, clubs and shows module substance plenty of fun and amusement. So why not become and explore the endless possibilities palm Jumeirah.

Loai Al Fakir
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what is the FHORD (Fairmont Hotel Overseas Recruitment Department, whether it’s genuine or not ?

Beware – this sounds like an identity theft scam. The real Fairmont has a warning about this sort of thing on their Careers home page that says:

"FRAUD WARNING
Please note a recent scam involves soliciting individuals for international employment via e-mail using various internet based e-mail accounts that use the Fairmont name. Individuals are then asked to provide copies of their personal identification and to send money in order to process the application.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has not authorized this form of communication and no such recruitment program is being offered or sanctioned by our company. These offers are fraudulent. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has notified the authorities to investigate.

If you receive an offer of employment but are unsure if it is legitimate, please contact pathfinder@fairmont.com.

If you have been a victim of this scheme, please contact your local police department to report the matter."

I hope this helps you!

Monaco is a small state enclosed by France. It is referred to as a tax haven. It has numerous hotels that provide luxurious accommodations, even to the handicapped.

Monaco is situated in Western Europe. It is noted as a small sovereign city state whose territory is enclosed by France completely and is situated along the Mediterranean Sea’s northern coast. It has an influx of wealthy residents and those that come from foreign countries, totaling to about 84% of its population. This explains why the state is labeled a tax haven.

Having Prince Albert II as its Head of State, it is regarded as a Principality and Constitutional Monarchy. Since the year 1297, the Grimaldi Family ruled over the entire state of Monaco. Hence, in the Franco-Moegasque Treaty of 1861, the sovereignity of the state was recognized officially. Amidst their independence, France remains responsible for Monaco’s defense.

Apart from this, Monaco is noted as the most densely populated sovereign country of the world. It is also the smallest French speaking country.

When it comes to the nightlife, Monaco has a strong reputation for its wide array of evening activities that ranges from its luxurious casinos to the world’s most expensive and elegant nightclubs. It also has numerous elegant hotels that provide world class facilities and amenities.

A few of this are worth mentioning below.

Fairmont Monte Carlo

This hotel is located at 12 Avenue des Spelugues MC 98007, Monaco Cedex. It has a total of 616 suites and rooms. Nice International Airport is only 15 miles away. It has 2 onsite restaurants, a Sun Casino, fresh-water heated pool, 18 meeting rooms, a fitness center and numerous shopping boutiques.

Fairmont Monte Carlo is open year round and caters to persons even with disabilities. Seasonally, it hovers over the sea, showcasing a dining area in an open air terrace. This is along with a rooftop pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and a staff that embodies the unique Monaco warmth and hospitality.

Some of its famous dining options include the L’Argentin which provides neo-classical cuisines in chic and sleek contemporary styles; the Le Pistou which provides regional and Italian cuisines; as well as the Al Frescoterrace which is situated overlooking the magnificent Mediterranean Sea.

Port Palace

This hotel is located at 7 Avenue du President J.F. Kennedy MC 98000, Monaco. You can call them for reservation or inquiries at 377-97-97-00. Nice International Airport is only 15 miles away.

This hotel consists of 50 junior and senior suites scattered in the 5 storeys. It is open year round and accepts all major credit cards. It even has facilities and amenities that are handicap accessible. Rooms are provided with unrestricted views of the Rockies and the sea.

It is conveniently nestled on a cliff enclave that overlooks the sea, right in the heart of Port Hercule harbor and along the F1 Grand Prix track. Dining options include an onsite restaurant, a wine cellar that houses 20,000 wine bottles, 2 bars that has an outdoor terrace. It also has a gym and beauty salon that offers a wide array of services.

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo

This hotel is located at 4 Avenue de la Madone BP 19 MC 98000, Monaco. It is also near Nice International Airport located about 15 miles away.

This hotel was just redesigned recently, boasting of elegant designs in all of its 141 suites and rooms. This is all thanks to internationally acclaimed interior and architectural designer, Jacques Garcia. It is open year round, offering services and facilities that are also handicap accessible.

They accept all major credit cards, including in their new restaurant which was named for Master Chef Joel Robuchon and executive Chef Crhristophe Cussac. This restaurant features an elegant setting having a menu of classical dishes and an open kitchen. This is along with contemporary twists as well as Mediterranean flavors.

Apart from this, the hotel has 13 treatment rooms, 3 VIP suites, a fully equipped fitness center and a seawater heated pool that has a swim-up bar. It also has a shopping center that has more than 80 boutiques, a piano bar and 6 meeting rooms.

David H. Urmann
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