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A crackling fire, plushy leather seating, and tranquil lake view were my first impressions of Lake Quinault Lodge in Olympic National Park. Little known to outsiders before 1889, trappers, hunters and native people inhabited Lake Quinault on a seasonal basis. In the early 1890s homesteaders arrived after the first successful
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Bethesda, MD, and Stamford, CT, November 16, 2015 – Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that the boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will create the world’s largest hotel
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FUZHOU, China and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) and the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand has announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Fuzhou Cangshan in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian province and its economic, cultural and transportation hub. Hilton Garden Inn Fuzhou Cangshan, the fourth Hilton Garden Inn
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I read somewhere that Travel is an intrinsically optimistic thing. The world appears all shiny and new when seeing a place for the first time. Food tastes better, the sun shines brighter and the stars seem close enough to touch. However, once you’ve been on the road for a
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As Americans we are taught the first immigrants came to our country to get away from the Kings and Princes. But on the Golden Isles of the state of Georgia, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, looking back to the mother country, the King and Prince reigns supreme on St. Simon’s
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A romantic big city weekend to celebrate a special occasion is always a treat. The hustle and bustle of the city, exploring history and culture, and finding new restaurants energize the senses and can increase the joy factor in any relationship. Thanks to the urban renewal in many medium sized
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After a four week stint working for the Games News Service at the Port Moresby 2015 Pacific Games, a holiday was due, maybe overdue. A colleague, Phil, and I decided to join another colleague, Joanna, and her sister, Lucy, at the Nusa Island Retreat in New Ireland, in the north
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October 8, 2015 MCLEAN, Va. – In celebration of National Cookie Month in October, DoubleTree by Hilton is partnering with Amtrak, the nation’s leading rail operator, to deliver “sweet rides” throughout the month as part of the hotel brand’s ongoing global Cookie Care campaign. Partnering with the Amtrak Guest
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In Salzburg for six days in May 2015, I spent my first night as a media guest at the Sheraton Salzburg . First Impression From the moment you walk in the door of the Sheraton Salzburg you feel pampered. The space welcomes you before you even check-in with the staff. Spacious
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Hotel Koenig is well situated for anyone departing for a river cruise from Passau Germany. I chose it for my one night stay in Passau both for its location and because of its uniqueness as an older independent hotel. Walking from the train station to the hotel along Danube River,
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Located just 21 miles from Charleston, South Carolina, the magnificent Kiawah Island is known for its outstanding golf courses, fabulous tennis, and top rated Sanctuary Hotel. Sunrise on Kiawah Island There is more to see and do on Kiawah Island and the surrounding area than can possibly be done in
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I have mixed feelings about the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Lisbon. Overall Impression The staff are welcoming and helpful, as I have come to expect in most hotels in Portugal. However, the design of the hotel is somewhat cold and uninviting. I found it hard to feel comfortable or relaxed in