“With 32,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, our Clearwater hotel and resort will be the area’s premier resort for functions…to have our resort be recognized by both industry veterans and those who will do business at our property is a true acknowledgement of our hard work,” said Nancy Longstreth, director of sales and marketing, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa.
 
ABOUT HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT AND SPA
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa opened in February 2010. The resort’s 250 guest suites blend tropical elegance and a luxurious carefree experience like none other on Florida’s west coast. Breathtaking Gulf views provide the backdrop for expansive floor plans ranging from deluxe to one- and two-bedroom beach suites. Each suite features a full kitchen and balconies or rooftop terraces. Amenities include a swimming pool with 20 air-conditioned poolside cabanas, an exclusive beach club and multiple dining options offering local seafood and Pan-Latin fusion dishes to healthy grab-and-go items. The resort also offers a full-service Hyatt Pure Spa, Camp Hyatt kids club as well as 12,000 square feet of indoor and 20,000 square feet of outdoor function space for premier beachside events. 
 
“Our goal in establishing Elite Certification was to compile a peer-rated resource that recognized those properties that represent the best of the best, independent of affiliation…we’re proud to offer Elite Certified status to this Clearwater hotel and resort…our endorsement reflects our belief in the exceptional standards that visiting groups can expect”, say EMI CEO, Kelly Foy.  Elite Certified status is granted by EMI’s Elite Meetings Advisory Board, a distinguished body comprised of corporate meeting planners and hospitality executives. The board considers the resorts and hotels based on a demonstrated commitment to providing an exceptional group experience. A number of criteria factor into the advisory board’s assessment, including the arrival experience, accommodations, meeting and event facilities, activity options, food and beverage, and most importantly, service.

Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods NH

History shows that over 250 skilled master craftsmen built the Mount Washington hotel in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. A grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture; this state is one of the most popular autumn getaways – while en-route be sure to travel throughout the area (main highways 93 and 89) are majestic with fall foliage and nature at her best.

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa, Gatlinburg TN

Adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Westgate in picturesque Gatlinburg becomes even more euphoric to be around when draped in fall foliage. Enjoy the resort’s world-class spa, villa amenities, and their numerous pools and hot tubs.

Silverado Resort, Napa CA

Fall in Napa is prime wine season, and the beautiful Silverado Resort is the perfect place to stay when experiencing everything the region has to offer – fine dining, wine tours and tastings…Napa is to the West Coast what New Hampshire and Vermont are to the East Coast during the fall season; in some opinion there is no better way to enjoy a seasonal wine than surrounded by fall foliage and smells of the seasonal change.

Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, San Francisco CA

The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa mixes a rich history with modern amenities, award-winning cuisine, live entertainment and stately accommodations, with unforgettable views of the San Francisco Bay. An urban oasis – near the city, nestled in the Berkeley Hills – the Claremont lets you get away from it all without being too far from anything. Boasting what locals call “Indian Summer,” the season brings perfect temperatures to the San Francisco bay area. Book a suite at the Claremont Hotel for your San Francisco trip and indulge in their top-notch services.

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal QC

At the center of Montréal’s vibrant cultural and commercial district sits the city’s grandest and most gracious hotel – Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. Located above the train station and connected to the extensive underground city of thousands of boutiques, restaurants and cafés, and within walking distance of sports and cultural attractions, this Montreal hotel reflects the city’s distinct elegance and charm. Host to over 40 festivals annually, the city offers entertainment for the whole family in summer or winter! Nothing is more awe-inspiring than Montreal’s Mont-Royal speckled with the vivid colors of fall – and you can see it all from the The Queen E, one of the city’s most cherished hotels.

Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid NY

The Whiteface Lodge, a Lake Placid Resort, was envisioned as a return to the grandeur of the “Great Camps” of the Adirondacks with the luxury amenities of today’s finest resorts and private residence clubs. Completed in June 2005, it is the vision of a former Olympian and developer who used his decades of building experience to create one of the grandest properties in the region. Much of the timber for this Lake Placid Resort was hand-milled on site and accents such as handcrafted Adirondack furnishings may be found throughout, creating a wonderfully authentic ambiance. Whiteface Lodge invites guests to return to the grandeur of the “Great Camps” of the Adirondacks – and with beautiful color tinting the surrounding landscape, Lake Placid becomes the perfect fall destination.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Charleston SC

Kiawah Island is Ten miles of wide, immaculate, ocean beach…soothing by day, utterly romantic by night, the beach is complemented by the island’s river, meandering lagoons, and pristine marshlands; and closes each sun washed day safe beneath its own star studded southern sky. Nestled along ten miles of pristine beaches and with a number of world-class golf courses to choose from, The Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Charleston is another ideal fall destination.

Barton Creek Resort and Spa, Austin TX

Like the Hill Country that surrounds this luxury resort hotel, Barton Creek is known for its distinctive combination of peaceful beauty and gracious warmth. From the moment you arrive, both the aura of Hill Country and the welcoming staff will invite you to relax and immerse yourself in a variety of desirable amenities. Nestled within 4,000 secluded acres of rolling hills just outside Austin, Texas, you’ll discover our full-service spa, four championship golf courses among many other fantastic amenities. Everything is bigger in Texas, and fall is no exception when you stay at the Barton Creek Resort in Austin.

Chateau Cartier, Ottawa ON

Located in Gatineau on peaceful, natural surroundings, this majestic convention centre offers the most beautiful 18-hole golf course in the Ottawa-Gatineau region.  Discover the new Ekko restaurant Lounge and bar that offers casual yet elegant atmosphere, or try the first class Health Club & Spa and a splendid indoor swimming pool. Canada’s capital region is alive with color during the fall season, and you’ll feel like international dignitaries when you book a room at the Chateau Cartier located just outside of Ottawa in the Gatineau Mountains.

Camelback Inn, Scottsdale AZ

Located near Grand Canyon National Park, the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale offers outdoor activities like canoeing, river-rafting, and hiking, which are best enjoyed in autumn.  This landmark resort, set on 125 acres of lush desert landscape, gives guests an authentic Southwestern experience. Nestled at the base of Mummy Mountain and overlooking the famous Camelback Mountain, this is a place where luxury comes naturally.

source: Calgary Herald, June 2010

Thailand Golf and Timeshare Destination

It has been said that there are good golf destinations and there are great golf destinations. If you haven’t heard, Thailand happens to be one of the Great Ones.  Whether or not you have experienced the wonderful culture of Thailand, it will quickly become evident that Thais love their golf, and as many as two million of the 64 million play the game; unlike many Asian countries where golf is mainly for tourists, there are more than 250 golf courses in Thailand.     

At the center of it all sits Bangkok, a city of 10 million people and a modernized, thriving city that is quite welcoming.

If you haven’t completely fathomed Great Golf and Thailand, some notables are; Tiger Woods claiming victory during a PGA Tournament in 1999 at the Thai Country Club.  The LPGA Tour has made several stops in the past three years, and there are multiple Asian Tour events and golf exhibitions continuously being scheduled featuring some of the game’s top names.  In sync with the Thai culture and the strength within the people, the majority of the Great Courses are resort tracks open to the public.    

There is no shortage of five-star accommodations to choose from in choosing a golf destination.  Consider some of the following; Pattaya, Hui Hin and Bangkok.  In Bangkok, luxurious rooms and plenty of other amenities await at places like the Westin Sukhumvit and Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa.  Marriott runs a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River that winds through downtown where you will be surrounded by some of the countries renowned temples and palaces. In places like Pattaya, 90 minutes southwest of Bangkok, the Woodlands Resort offers terrific rooms, and in places like In Hui Hin, the Marriott Hua Hin features a hotel right on the beach and just down the road sits the Anantara, a cluster of villas, beach-front setting and numerous amenities.  You may be curious to know that the beaches in Thailand are phenomenal…warm, blue-green waters stringing a long articulated coastline.

Play well and relax in some of the many warm and peaceful settings Thailand has to offer.

From a small hotel in the French Alps in the 1960’s, Timeshare has experienced revolutionary growth and is poised to continue the rise.  The growth is attributed mostly to RCI, Interval International and Trading Places International; the three largest timeshare exchange companies within the industry.  Many of the US-based timeshare companies anticipate tremendous growth in overseas markets such as Asia, the Middle East and South Africa; and what this means to you, the vacationing enthusiast are more hotel/resort destinations to explore and experience for the first time.       

Geoff Ballotti, the president and CEO of RCI Timeshare was quoted as saying; “owners are always looking for new experiences, especially overseas, and there are ever-increasing opportunities in places in Asia – China, Indonesia and India, for example – that make it imperative for us to be there. 

Advances in the above mentioned regions have been received quite positively; in fact “RCI experienced a 14 per cent growth in the number of Asian members with 10,000 new members joining its network during the year”. 

On average in 2009, statistics showed that timeshares saw 80 per cent occupancy rates…some of this success is a result of the resale sector selling and renting for those owners who choose not to use their ownership.  The resale sector offers a convenient, interactive place on the web where buyers can view several timeshare units at a resort and typically purchase for a bargain.  However you buy or sell, and wherever your Home Resort is, 2010 and beyond are exciting times for timesharing; be adventurous, love with family and friends, explore together and most of all cherish the good times that come with timeshare. 

Source(s): Business Times and Asia One Business, April 25, 2010

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