Savor your stay at the historic Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago this summer with a unique dining experience on the 95th Floor of one of the tallest buildings in the US.

Featuring captivating views of the city from 360° floor to ceiling windows, the John Hancock Tower is a must-see in downtown Chi, offering visitors Chicago’s most dazzling skyline view of the city and Lake Michigan.

Guests who book The Skyline Package with the Millennium Knickerbocker will receive:
Overnight accommodations in a Superior guestroom
$50 dining gift card to the 95th Floor Signature Room at the John Hancock Tower
A chilled bottle of wine upon arrival
Evening turndown service
The Skyline Package starts at $199. Interested guests can contact the hotel directly at (312) 751-8100, or book online at www.millenniumhotels.com/knickerbocker with the code SKYLINE.

Singapore held an opening celebration on Wednesday for its second integrated resort — the Marina Bay Sands.

The Marina Bay Sands integrated resort houses 2,560 hotel rooms and suites, a 340-meter long rooftop Sands SkyPark, a museum, shopping malls, celebrity chef restaurants, as well as a casino, which launched the trial running two months ago.

During a press conference on Wednesday, the integrated resort said that an average of about 25,000 people visit the casino each day since its soft opening, and some 500,000 punters have passed through the casino this month alone.

When fully open, the Marina Bay Sands is expected to attract over 70,000 visitors a day and 18 million visitors a year.

Sheldon Adelson, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, the parent company of Marina Bay Sands, predicted the 5.5-billion-U.S.- dollar property would usher in a new era of tourism development.

“For countries serious about boosting tourism and creating new jobs, the integrated resort model is unmatched and Marina Bays Sands will now be the reference point by which all new tourism projects are judged,” Adelson said.

The Sofitel Bangkok Silom has launched a promotion exclusively available to residents of Thailand.

Until 31 August 2010, Thais and expatriates living in the Kingdom can experience the Sofitel Bangkok Silom with rooms from THB 2,533++ per room per night. The rate includes:

- One night a room (single / double Occupancy).
- Daily breakfast for 1 or 2 persons.
- 20% discount on food and beverage.
- 30% discount at Anne Sémonin Spa between 10 am – 4 pm (Advanced reservation is required).
- Complimentary Wi-Fi internet in all public areas.

Terms and conditions apply.

The U Chiang Mai has launched a “U Stay U Save” promotion offering guests better rates the longer they stay.

Travellers can experience one night in a Superior room for THB 3,599+++ which drops to THB 2,600+++ if you stay three consecutive nights or more. One night in a Deluxe room costs THB 4,599, with the rate dropping to THB 3,600+++ for three consecutive nights or more.

The rates are subject to 10% service charge and applicable government taxes. Terms and conditions apply.

U Chiang Mai, just 20 minutes from Chiang Mai International Airport, is located in the heart of Chiang Mai’s city on Ratchadamnoen Road. All 41 rooms at the hotel feature private balcony with a day bed, rain shower, IDD telephone, tea & coffee making facilities, satellite TV, electronic safe, hair dryer, iPod with iPod docking station and speakers.

Situated in the Ortigas Centre, Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila offers direct access to Robinsons Galleria Mall. It features rooms with cable TV, a fitness centre and 4 dining outlets.

Rooms at the Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila come with a private bathroom with bathtub, minibar and tea/coffee maker. 24-hour room service is available.

Guests can swim or relax in the hotel’s outdoor pool. Tour desk, car rental and airline services are provided at the concierge. The hotel offers foreign currency exchange.

Seven Corners Restaurant features an international buffet. Chinese cuisine is served at the Xin Tian Di Restaurant. Bar One offers cocktails, live entertainment and billiard facilities.

Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila is within walking distance of the Ortigas MRT Station. The hotel is a 30-minute drive away from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Hotel Rooms: 263.

Located on Samal Island in the Davao Gulf, Hof Gorei Resort features bungalows and huts. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, bar and free Wi-Fi.

All rooms at the Hof Gorei Resort are air conditioned and come with a TV, minibar and private bathroom. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided.

Massages and beauty treatments can be enjoyed in an open tropical garden or in the comfort of guest rooms. Guests can go fishing at 3 mini lakes.

The Gorei Restaurant features Asian and European cuisine and views of the Davao Gulf and Mount Apo. Drinks are served at the Sepp Bar.

Hof Gorei Resort is a 50-minute boat ride from Sta. Ana Wharf, which is 10-minutes away from Davao International Airport by car.

Hotel Rooms: 17.

Celebrating two decades in the heart of Times Square, the Millennium Broadway Hotel New York kicks off a month-long 20th Anniversary extravaganza, treating guests and visitors to daily giveaways, prize drawings and special events throughout the month of June.

All June visitors will immediately be entered to win giveaways including VIP tickets to must-see Manhattan landmarks, eateries and Broadway shows, as well as complimentary stays at select U.S. and International Millennium Hotel properties in London, Chicago, Paris, Boston, Los Angeles and more. In fact, you don’t even have to be a guest! Anyone who stops by the Millennium Broadway can fill out an entry form for the chance to win the daily prizes.

At the end of June, all entries will be eligible for the Grand Prize Millennium Broadway Experience, including a two-night stay at a luxury suite in the Millennium Broadway Hotel New York, as well as two tickets to the 5th Anniversary performance of Jersey Boys on Saturday, November 6th.

And if you’re not even in New York City during the month of June, you can enter online for the Grand Prize here: www.millenniumhotelnyc.com/anniversary-giveaway.php

Tune Hotels has opened its latest hotel at Kota Damansara township in Petaling Jaya.

The opening comes just two weeks after Tune Hotel Danga Bay in Johor Bahru commenced operations. Tune Hotel Kota Damansara is the 9th to open since the brand first launched in 2007.

Occupying two floors of the Main Tower of Sunsuria Avenue in Kota Damansara, all 121 rooms at the hotel are equipped with 32” LCD television sets as well as its signature high-quality basics of 5-star beds and hot power showers.

Tune Hotels Group CEO, Mark Lankester said, “Kota Damansara in Petaling Jaya is one of Klang Valley’s fastest developed new townships with lots of attractions and huge potentials. Our hotel here is strategically located to serve not only Kota Damansara but also the surrounding areas like Damansara Perdana, Mutiara Damansara, Damansara Utama, Bandar Utama and even up to Sungai Buloh, Kepong and Subang. It serves as a satellite to our prime hotels in Downtown KL and KLIA-LCCT Airport that are consistently enjoying high occupancy. With easy access by bus and taxi, and surrounded by business, shopping, entertainment and education establishments, the hotel is ideal for both work and play. Guests will also be able take advantage of its location being in the vicinity of Subang Skypark (Terminal 3).” Continue Reading

If you’re looking for an exciting and rich night out, Siesta Key will surely deliver that for you. The Key offers numerous options for the perfect night out with your family or a few friends. For many, it’s the ideal spot to just sit back and relax after a long day in the sun. Everyone can enjoy a variety of live music and events that most hot spots offer throughout the year, letting you enjoy your vacation without reserve.

Live music can be heard almost always throughout Siesta Key and just about anywhere else on the Key. Bikini contests aren’t that uncommon either, who knows it might be your lucky day. Additionally most bars and pubs are themed with the island atmosphere in mind, so that anywhere you go you’re constantly reminded that you’re in our little slice of paradise. Most of these points of interest are located nearby some of the best Siesta Key hotels.

You’ll find that Siesta-Key Village is one of the most popular places to go after the sun sets. In fact, many Sarasota residents love to spend their nights on Siesta-Key enjoying all the festivities. One of the most visited spots is called the “Daiquiri Deck” and as the name implies, it offers an amazing selection of daiquiris.

During the year, and mostly between the spring and summer time, the Daiquiri Deck is home to some of the best parties and even some bikini contests. Volleyball tournaments are also very popular, along with a few block parties. Unlike most other nearby attractions, the Daiquiri Deck is open for extended hours making it the party-goers go-to spot.

Something that you may immediately notice about Siesta-Key night life is that it is much more relaxed. This really makes it ideal for any vacationer, mostly because it is on an island. While it may be a quieter night out then you’re used to, it’s still a fun time nonetheless.

However, if you’re in dire need of a louder time, a short trip over the Stickney Point Bridge and into the Gulf Gate area will open up a whole new gateway for you. You’ll find many more traditional bars there and if that doesn’t fit your fancy you can always go to Downtown Sarasota for many more options.

Siesta-Key Beach Hotels are amongst the most popular places to stay when people visit Siest-Key. Which Siesta Key hotel will you choose for your visit?

From its birth in 1950 until today the VW Campervan has maintained cult status in the motoring world.

Introduced in March 1950 the Volkswagen Transporter and Microbus versions has highly-developed into a iconic motoring classic across generations and countries.
It has been developed into numerous uses and variations of body types. The most famous is the VW Campervan or VW Camper.

What is not so widely known is the huge variety of interiors that have been manufactured and developed over these decades. Individuals through to large companies have all been involved in developing what was originally a box on 4 wheels.

In May 1951 a Volkswagen bus with chassis number 20-13280 was delivered to a Dresden coach constructor with instructions to change it into a camper van. It was constructed with a bench seat behind the bulkhead which hinged up to show a built in sink and a two burner cooker. It was installed with a sink but no tap but it did have a petrol heater.  It had a number of storage units made out of oak.This VW became known as the “Barn door bus” and had a intriguing life with many owners including a fire chief who used it during the week to pull water pumps about and at weekends it became his family campervan.

Edit this text This number of uses has been the major feature of the VW Campervan over the past generations. The “Barn door Bus” was purchased and taken to the UK in 2002 where it is still going strong today. This Volkswagen campervan typifies the mystique and cult of the Campervan as it is not stored away in a garage or displayed in a museum. It is still doing the function it was developed for over 50 years ago.

VW Campervan interiors have been the subject of much competition between makers. Companies such as Westfalia and Devon Camping Conversions Auto Sleeper and many more have devised a whole range of fixtures and fittings for these popular vans.

Over the years the Volkswagen Campervan has gone through a number of make overs and redesigns.Long gone is the van concept wherebay the inside is removed for use as a working van during the week and re installed at the weekend to fulfil its role as a family campervan.Modern VW Campervans are equiped with TV, showers,fridges,satelite navigation and much more. The rustic camping concept has long gone in favour of modern every day life.

This change has brought about a new group of vw owners who are now putting large sums of money into a luxury leisure pursuit. However some owners prefer the rough and ready style of camping which has led to a rise in popularity of the older models. So much so that the Bay Window model is manufactured today in its original design but not by Volkswagen itself. These vans have only had the most essential upgrading for modern safety standards but to all outward apperance they look and feel like a traditional VW Campervan.

This shows the VW Enthusiast exists today and the model will carry on for many years to come as an every day useable classic motor vehicle.