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Gracie’s in Full Bloom with May Events
Guests can enjoy Mother’s Day brunch, Kentucky Derby fun, Cinco de Mayo festivities and more!
Spring is in full swing at Gracie’s! The Providence restaurant – renowned for its commitment to creating dishes inspired by the seasons – is blossoming with events in May, giving guests a chance to experience fun and unique meals with a twist. On Saturday, May 5, Gracie’s will be participating in the 2nd annual Cinco [...]
Preservation Society of Newport County Costume Exhibit Traces Victorian
The Preservation Society of Newport County’s annual costume exhibition at Rosecliff (1902) this year features highlights from its collection of historic clothing, several of them never-before-displayed. The Victorian Wardrobe Revealed: 1840-1900 exemplifies the best of the Preservation Society’s collection-fine materials, expert craftsmanship, and a wealth of interesting stories about the societies in which they were [...]
“Picture Yourself in a Park” During National Park Week 2012
National Park Service and National Park Foundation Suggest 10 Healthy Things to Do During National Park April 21-29
“Picture Yourself in a National Park” as the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation present National Park Week 2012. With nearly 400 national parks – and FREE admission all week long – there are thousands of ways to enjoy this highly anticipated annual event. In fact, National Park Week is the perfect opportunity [...]
Palace Hotel Tokyo Debut Turns a New Page in Japanese Hospitality
Michelin-star ambitions and the first evian® SPA in Japan fuel grand opening enthusiasm
Palace Hotel Tokyo, a 290-room heir to some of the city’s most exclusive real estate, opens May 17th in Marunouchi on a stunning, moat-side setting by the Imperial Palace. As the anchor to a USD $1.2 billion mixed-use development, the hotel’s ten new restaurants and bars include Japanese, Chinese and French dining venues with designs [...]
SEA ISLAND UPS THE ANTE
NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF AND EXPANDED DINING OPTIONS
Under the direction of new Executive Chef/Director of Culinary Programming Jonathan Jerusalmy, one of only 350 master French chefs in the world, Sea Island recently rolled out four new additions to its already expansive array of dining options. Having worked at the luxurious St. Regis Atlanta and trained in Michelin-rated restaurants in France, Jerusalmy brings [...]
GET A JUMP START ON FESTIVAL SEASON IN MAINE
PORTLAND PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL HELPS MAKE MAINE THE PLACE TO BE IN EARLY SUMMER
There are many good reasons to spend part of the summer in Maine, but now there’s a compelling one early in the season: The Portland Performing Arts Festival (PPAF), scheduled for June 28 – July 1. This new Festival presents eight large-scale events spanning classical music, jazz, dance, theater and performance art in venues along [...]
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges Plans Grand Opening of Red Mangrove Dive Academy
Bringing State-of-Art Facilities / Programs to Popular Dive Region
Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges http://www.redmangrove.com/, the region’s leading hospitality company for active adventure and dive vacations, anticipates the opening of the Red Mangrove Dive Academy in the second half of 2012. This will be a full-service, state-of-the-art diver education center and the largest in Ecuador. Hernan Rodas, founder and director of Red Mangrove [...]
Motel 6 Celebrates 50-Year Heritage
America's most iconic hotel chain honors the past with an eye on the future
Motel 6, the most-recognized highway oasis for road-tripping adventurers, celebrates a 50-year legacy in 2012. Founded in Santa Barbara, Calif. in 1962 by two genuine American entrepreneurs, the first location’s clean rooms and unbeatable nightly rates were a hit with budget-conscious travelers. Decades later, Carrollton, Texas-based Motel 6 has welcomed millions of travelers over the [...]
The 85th Annual “Around the Island” Race
September 2, 2012
The Conanicut Yacht Club will host the 85th annual Around the Island race on Sunday, September 2, 2012. This annual event is the historic capstone to summer racing on Narragansett Bay and the highlight of Labor Day Weekend for all competitors. The popular race around Conanicut Island is open to all sailboats that have a [...]
Carmel Mission Inn Launches Meeting Planner Video
Sunset Center Begins Meeting Facilities Renovation Designed to Target Boutique Conferences and Meetings
Carmel Mission Inn announces the release of the latest installment to their online video series. With an emphasis on the meetings and special events market, this video provides a vivid visual palette for crafting “boutique events” around one of the most exquisite destinations in the world. All the elements featured are within a radius of [...]