Hotel Opera in Paris, France

Travelling close to the holiday season can often put a strain on your budget, but the Concorde Hotels and Resort group is offering the chance to make your money go further.

Stay in any Concorde Hotel in Europe between now and March 31st and your Euros will go further with the Night Bonus Offer; guest will receive a daily voucher of €30 or €50 which can be put to use in the hotel’s restaurant or bars.

Plus, if you’re travelling in a group you can also combine the offer with the Friends and Family package: when you book two or more rooms you receive a complimentary breakfast and a 50% discount on the second room.

The Concorde Group have hotels in nine countries and 20 cities around the world including: Prague, Boston, Tokyo, Geneva, Barcelona, Cairo, and Berlin. Concorde hotels can also be found in eight French cities (Cannes, Lyon, Marseilles, Nice, Nimes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, and Paris).

All the hotels offer a luxurious stay with modern rooms and top class facilities, traditional and international cuisine is also available in any of the hotels highly rated restaurants.

For more information or to book call reservations at
1-800-888-4747 or visit the  Concorde Hotels website.

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Sant Roc

There’s still no snow up around Solsona, in northern Catalonia’s LLeida province, but the crisp late fall air promises snowflakes are on their way. This is a popular area with skiers who hit the slopes at Port del Comte and those on their way up to Andorra, a tiny country between France and Spain. It was my first time to this area of Catalonia, and I have to say I was impressed. It’s a very rural and rugged part of Spain, and will soon be a Winter Wonderland, if the Snow Gods abide.

Sant Roc

If up for hitting the slopes at Port del Comte or just in the mood for a winter weekend getaway, stay at boutique hotel and spa Sant Roc in the center of Solsona. The hotel is a historic monument, built back in 1929. While many original details remain, the hotel got a makeover in 2004 and is better than ever. Sant Roc has 25 rooms, many of them with ample tubs and all of them with WiFi, LCD televisions, mini-bars and large beds. The Junior Suites have whirlpools and one large room has a private terrace (on the first floor). Each room is different, but all are decorated in a modern-design style, with original artwork. The rooms on the third floor are especially fun, in that they have the shape of the diagonal rooftop. » Read more: Winter Wonderland Escapes at Hotel and Spa Sant Roc!

Experience the magnificence of the prominent Waldorf Astoria Hotel in France! This is the Trianon Palace Versailles that is an incredible woodland treat set amidst the stretching gardens on the popular Chateau de Versailles’ rim. Accessible by driving for 17 km from Paris, this palace hotel is soaked in royal tradition featuring delightful sophistication. As a consequence, this is the cherished retreat in France to soar amidst the 1910 palace and a modern pavilion.

This high-design hotel offers more than 100 soundproofed rooms in two edifices linked by a subterranean passage, European spa, and gourmet dining and an exclusive European spa. Seek solitude in the middle of the ancient trees, green gardens, marvel at the stunning reflection of the majestically styled décor and surroundings, and savor the indulgent facilities right from suites to the rejuvenating Spa and to the French restaurant of the famous Gordon Ramsay. Despite this, it is the 100% concerned service that sets Trianon Palace Versailles apart from the other hotels here.

Rooms

There are 199 rooms including suites all of which are adorned in gold, light green, and purple shades as well as offer the refreshing vistas of the Versaille Castle, Royal Domain, or the Trianon’s park. All of them are split into edifices: the old Palace and the modern Pavilion. The Palace houses the restaurants, lunges, and the reception desk; while the Pavilion offers the business center and conference rooms. Bathrooms boast white tile or pink marble, mosaics on floors, combination shower/tubs, heated towel racks, and double-basin sinks.

The common amenities include cable/satellite television channels, pay movies, climate control, complimentary newspaper, air conditioning, multi-line phone, dial-up Internet access, mini bar, wake-up calls, housekeeping, private bathroom, bathrobes, hair dryer, bathroom phone, iron/ironing board (on request), desk, opening window, in-room safe, rollaway beds, and cribs.

Amenities

• Self parking (surcharge)  • Parking (free)  • Valet parking  • Limo or Town Car service available  • Air-conditioned public areas  • Elevator/lift  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby  • Lounge

• 2 restaurants  • Room service (24 hours)  • Breakfast available (surcharge)  • Concierge services  • 24-hour front desk  • Safe-deposit box – front desk  • Audio-visual equipment  • Business center  • Banquet facilities  • Event catering  • Ballroom(s)  • Secretarial services  • 19 conference/meeting rooms

• Wireless (high-speed) Internet access – surcharge  • Multilingual staff  • Translation services  • Currency exchange  • Dry cleaning/laundry service  • Doorman/doorwoman  • Express check-out  • Laundry facilities  • Porter/bellhop  • Shopping on site  • Babysitting or child care

Recreation

• Full-service health spa  • Massage – spa treatment room(s)  • Spa tub  • Swimming pool – indoor  • Beauty services  • Hair salon  • Health club  • Fitness facilities  • Garden  • Patio  • Boating  • Golfing  • Archery  • Hiking/biking trails  • Running track/path  • Bicycle rentals  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing

From boating, all the activities take place nearby. The Spa Guerlain is a famous beauty as well as health spot among the travelers, which offers a myriad of treatments, open-air solarium, indoor pool, 14 private cabins, and fitness centre.

Restaurants

At the Trianon Palace Versailles, the most famous is the one that is run by the world-wide famous Chef Gordon Ramsay – Gordon Ramsay au Trianon. This was his first talent hub in France, which even today serves the French-inspired cuisine.

At the Restaurant La Veranda, dining is just great for six people, which include mouth watering French dishes. Be at the chef’s table for both lunch and dinner, which looks over the Ramsay’s kitchen.

For a refreshing afternoon tea, be at the Gallery Bar.

Note:

Swimming pool and sauna are closed from mid-February to early-March due to renovation.

Rates

From $240 per night.

In Cannes, Hotel Martinez is famous among the people for its elegant vigor that also engulfs comfort as well as proficiency. No doubt that why this chic retreat is now known as the Riviera’s flagship hotel. With its visual overtones, the hotel adorns the seafront area on the popular de La Croisette boulevard. If you at it from the outside, you will be swept away by its ageless architectural charm, elegance, and still alive patterns. Inside, the seven floors takes you on a luxury journey right from the lobby to its rooftop all of which looks over the sea. Undoubtedly, it is among the best luxury hotels in the continent.

Rooms

Amidst the spectacular architecture in Hotel Martinez, there are 409 luxury as well as spacious rooms including suites all adorned with the Art Deco images, limed-wood furnishings, sea/mountain/city vistas, and individual decoration in bright colors. No matter which you choose, expect all the amenities: Premium television channel(s), cable/satellite television channels, pay movies, climate control, curtains, soundproofed technology, complimentary newspaper, air conditioning, multi-line phone, Internet access (surcharge), voice mail, mini bar, wake-up calls, turndown service, Annick Goutal toiletries, private bathroom, bathrobes, hair dryer, bathroom phone, mirror, in-room massage, extra towels/bedding, handheld shower, electronic/magnetic keys, desk, welcome amenities, in-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs, housekeeping, double sink, and wheelchair accessible.

» Read more: Hotel Martinez, France

Set in the style of 18th century exoticism by Tarfa Salam on the Right Bank, Hotel Daniel Paris is one of those few boutique hotels, which welcomes the guests in the capital’s esteemed location that is amidst the Rue de Faubourg Saint Honore and Avenue des Champs. This is where the extravagant décor coexists with the Oriental carpets, hand-painted wallpapers, Toile de Jouy fabric, and sea green palette for forming a quirky as well as stylish fantasy of Chinoiserie art rendering a soaking atmosphere of rareness. As you open its each door, you will get to experience the ascending the story of a discern traveler. When you reach at the rooms, you will feel as all the rooms in the center of this luxury setting give you a glance of modern Paris.

The guests at the Hotel Daniel Paris are guaranteed high level of service bound by professionalism. The staff here is so careful that render this chic retreat a must to stay place in Paris.

» Read more: Hotel Daniel Paris

Lobby lounge at the Red Lion Anaheim

Sometimes vacation pricing can seem a bit perverse. Which would you expect to cost more? A nice hotel room or a theme park ticket?

If you pick the right hotel in Anaheim, it could be less than the park. If you book before the end of this year, Red Lion Anaheim is offering a you a $99 room. That’s already good, but it includes breakfast for two adults (kids under 10 eat free), free parking, and free wireless internet access. That’s before taxes, but a great deal. Here are current prices for Disneyland. If you want to hit the two side-by-side parks, it’s north of $100. » Read more: When Your Hotel is Less Than the Theme Park: Red Lion Anaheim

One of the Cottages at the Wachusett Village Inn

Autumn in New England – it’s one of those quintessential vacations that everyone should experience at some point in their lives.  Crisp air, apple and pumpkin picking, and beautiful fall foliage are just a few of the things to enjoy during these few weeks.  One of the country inns most reminiscent of New England is the Wachusett Village Inn, located in the Wachusett Region of Central Massachusetts.  This true country inn offers 74 guest rooms and suites, including 16 with fireplaces.  Some of the rooms are located in the main building, while others are located in smaller cottages throughout the property.

Enjoy fall at the Inn with the Autumn in New England package.  It starts at just $59 per person, and includes overnight accommodations and a full American breakfast. It’s available any Sunday through Thursday night until the foliage season ends. » Read more: Autumn in New England at the Wachusett Village Inn in Massachusetts

Come play in The Westin Mau’s 87,000 square foot aquatic playground

Heavenly Experience in Hawaii

I have a confession to make. I’m one of those people who like staying in luxury hotels. What’s not to like about having someone make your bed, arrange a massage on your behalf or share a mai tai and sunset by the swimming pool? Better yet, I am able to return to my Heavenly Bed – if I’m staying at a Westin property – and get a good night sleep.

One of my favorite Westin properties is The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, situated along the popular Ka’anapali Beach in Lahaina, Maui. If you have kids, or are a kid at heart, you will love splashing about in the 87,000 square foot aquatic playground. With five swimming pools, this place is a virtual water world of fun. There is an adult only swimming pool and the Jacuzzi is a bit hidden if you want some alone time.

If you are looking for thrills, plunge down the water slide, with its 270- degree turns and 23 foot drop. More thrills can be found riding the waves of the Pacific, or for those looking to relax and chill, grab a lounge chair and simply watch the waves roll in.  If you like snorkeling, I recommend you walk along the beach trail to the Sheraton, where Black Rock of Kaanapali meets the ocean – it’s more protected and turtles hang out there. » Read more: Westin Maui Resort and Spa is Heavenly Hawaiian Experience