Tagged With "Ritz Carlton"
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Re: A Visit to Saudi Arabia: Part II
Very interesting two posts. They bring back memories of visits to Dharan and the Eastern Province in the 1990s.
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Re: A Visit to Saudi Arabia: Part II
Excellent post, Lester, thanks! Two questions: 1) Is that black form in the photos your lovely wife? If so, I have to let the audience know this form of dress should be banned or, minimally, optional. 2) How many hotel staff did it take to drag you from that Presidential suite?
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Re: A Visit to Saudi Arabia: Part II
Very interesting to see this report since I worked for a Saudi company from 1978 to 2013 but I think I made my list trip there around 2005 or so -- things have changed quite a bit! Here's an example of how downtown Jeddah looked in 1979.
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Parks in Melbourne: Where to Relax, Play and Exercise this Summer.
Looking for a terrific park to visit in Melbourne? Anees has some suggestions for you (sponsored content)
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Now, road trips for coaster freaks
A specialty travel service for roller coaster fans is planning all-inclusive road trips to parks across the country.
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Nov. 28, 2017: Autumn palette, trees, hills and fields
Paul Hunter celebrates the changing seasons with some beautiful images of the fall colors in North Yorkshire.
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Marriott, Starwood loyalty programs to merge
A new program, without a name yet, combines Starwood, Marriott and Ritz-Carlton programs, and should ease some loyalists' worries.
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Bayfront Stadium, Pensacola: As Good as it Gets
I t's easy for me to get jaded sometimes, comparing my local sights to more famous places, expecting them to compete. It's always great, though, when I find local places that not only stack up, but outshine the more famous ones. That's...
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Marriott merging loyalties into Bonvoy
Marriott rolls out a new name and logo for its merged loyalty programs, which it claims is "more than a loyalty program."
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Marriott merges its loyalty programs
The long-awaited merger of Marriott's three loyalty programs has taken a big step. Next year, it will get a new name.
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Hyatt, Marriott extra: Free Covid test
Two hotel chains are offering free Covid testing, required for return to the U.S., at its Mexico and Caribbean hotels.
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London: Swimming in the Sky
A seemingly impossible London swimming pool hung between two buildings may be just a harbinger of what could be next.
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Sydney versus Melbourne
Barry Barford ponders the historical rivalry between Australia's two largest cities and looks at their latest attractions.
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Lesson learned: Hire an expert
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, waiting for its years-late first ship, has chosen a more experienced builder for its next two.
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Sedona's Breathtaking Red Sandstone Formations
Samantha says Sedona has to be one of the most exquisite places in the southwest, and thinks it’s something you have to see for yourself to believe.
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Luxury hotels get deeper into trains, yachts
Luxury hotel brands are branching out into yacht cruises and luxury train excursions.
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A Visit to Saudi Arabia: Part II
By now, you should have had plenty of time to go through the application process and get your visa to visit Saudi Arabia. You are now ready to see the sites.
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A visit to Saudi Arabia: Part I
It is nearly impossible to visit Saudi Arabia. If you have a business there, you can travel on a business visa. If you are going to visit Mecca on a hajj (pilgrimage), you can get a visa. Otherwise, you have to be an invited guest of the government.
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The Valley Island of Maui: 1) Introduction and West Maui
There are few destinations that evoke more traveler’s fantasies than the Hawaiian Islands; of these, Maui is thought by many as THE island to visit. I have a genuine fondness for the Big Island, but Maui also has its charms.
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Putting on the Ritz in Paris
The Paris Ritz is reopening after being closed for more than a year.