In The Shadow Of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's Highest Mountain, Beside A Copse Of Giant Acacia Trees And A Gently Flowing Natural Spring, Stands Amboseli Serena - One Of Africa's Finest Safari Lodges. All Around The Lodge Roams The Big Game That Have Made East Africa Legendary - Lion, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Baboon, Gazelle And Wildebeest. More Wild Elephant Can Be Seen In Amboseli National Park Than Almost Anywhere Else On The Continent. With Kilimanjaro's 6,000 Meter Snow-capped Peaks Presiding Over The Landscape, The Setting Is Unrivalled. Influenced By Native Masai Architecture, The Lodge Is In Perfect Harmony With Its Environment. Beautifully Landscaped Gardens, Unique Guest Services And Exceptional Amenities Enhance The Distinctive Ambience.

Occupying the high mountain valleys between China to the north and India to the south, Bhutan has long been a mystery to the West. The Kingdom has maintained its traditional Mahayana Buddhist way of life for centuries and the rugged, unspoiled, mountainous terrain has nurtured numerous ethnic groups within its remote, protective folds. These distinct cultural and linguistic traditions continue to this day, uninfluenced by the outside world.

Amanresorts has been accorded a great privilege in being the first foreign company allowed to open a series of properties throughout different regions of Bhutan. Amankora, combining the word "aman" (or "peace" in Sanskrit) with "pilgrimage" and "journey" in Dzongkha, marks a unique entry into a secluded kingdom whose pristine Himalayan landscapes and remarkably preserved way of life have fascinated travellers the world over. Situated in Balakha Village, 20 minutes from Paro Airport, the resort is in the shadows of the imposing remains of the 17th century Drukyel Dzong.

Amankora, Paro is located approximately 2,520 meters above sea level. The suites feature natural rammed-earth walls, gently sloping roofs and wood-panelled interiors with a king-size bed, a traditional bukhari wood-burning stove and a large terrazzo-clad bath. The views take in Drukyel Dzong and stretch to 7,300m high, snow-capped Jhomolhari and beyond. The suites are similar in design. There are six blocks with four suites each, two on the ground floor and two on the upper floor.

To facilitate your adventure of discovery in Bhutan, Amanresorts has created The Amankora Journey to provide the opportunity to explore some of the marvels of the Kingdom over seven days. Traversing the remote valleys and high passes of Paro, Thimphu (the site of Bhutan's capital) Punakha and Haa, the route traverses dramatic, untouched landscapes, awesome dzongs (the traditional fortress monasteries) and small villages. The Amankora Journey through the Land of the Thunder Dragon commences at Amankora, Paro, where the first two nights are spent. This is followed by a two-night stay at each of two lodges- Zangtopelri, set high above Punakha Valley, and Jumolhari, located in the heart of the capital city of Thimphu. The journey concludes back in Paro where the final night is spent at Amankora. Neither of the above two lodges mentioned is managed by Amanresorts and are expected to be replaced in 2005 by Amankora, Punakha and Amankora, Thimphu respectively.

The grand hyatt tokyo is right in the thick of things in Roppongi Hills, an urban development with more than 200 shops and restaurants and the contemporary Mori Art Museum. The neighboring bustle can be felt in the lobby, where bellmen in headsets serve as traffic conductors to a steady stream of stylish guests, including celebrities like Brad Pitt, Norah Jones, and Prince Albert. It’s easy to see the attraction: the 389 rooms are quiet oases of earth tones, mahogany fixtures, and beige limestone baths. The mirrored, mazelike gym and spa is the work of Japanese architect Takashi Sugimoto, a.k.a. SuperPotato. And at the Maduro bar, the bartender crafts a perfect Manhattan, with real rye and a flawless round ice cube for slower melting.

Room to Book: Nab a top floor room for views of the metropolis.

Doubles From $420.
Insider Tip: Consult the sushi restaurant's sake sommelier for tips while you dine.

The hotel boasts 177 refined rooms on the top 14 floors of a 52-story tower in Shinjuku—a hub for nightlife and shopping in the northwest part of the city. The Lost in Translation package at the Park Hyatt Tokyo will give you a taste of cinematic culture: in addition to a shiatsu massage, use of the gym and spa, and one nightly cocktail at the hotel's now iconic New York Bar, each guest is presented with a map of the sites featured in Sofia Coppola's film (including the karaoke bar where Bill Murray sings Roxy Music's "More Than This"). The only thing missing is a contract deal with Suntory whiskey.

Room to Book: West-facing rooms for dramatic views of Mount Fuji, east-facing rooms for panoramic city vistas.
Insider Tip:

Take a dawn or dusk swim in the glass-enclosed pool at the 47th-floor Club on the Park.

Ideally located close to banks, shopping malls and the Gold Souk in Al Nasser Square in the heart of Deira- Dubai's commercial district, Al Khaleej is a 3 star hotel overlooking the Dubai Creek and offering modern facilities for a plesant stay in the United Arab Emirates.

Considered as one of the best hotels in Dubai for business travellers the Al Khaleej features a friendly and professional team at your disposal 24 hours a day for every needs and requirements and a 24-hour business centre with wireless internet access.

The hotel also offers 1 restaurant and 2 bars providing a wide choice of solutions for all tastes and a beauty salon.

Al Khaleej Hotel offers 103 spacious rooms tastefully furnished with comfort and practicality in mind.

All of the rooms are furthermore equipped with private bathroom, balcony, individually controlled air conditioning, direct dial telephone, modem plug, mini bar, satellite TV, and safe.

Ironing facilities and hair dryers are available, on request.

The Little Palace is excellently located in the Nice centre, 3 minutes walk from the Promenade des Anglais, the sea and 2 minutes from the railway station. The hotel, fully air conditioned, offers all modern amenities.

Due to its central position, the Little Palace, is the ideal place to enjoy Nice with its beach, museums and cultural events or discover the nearby French Riviera cities.

100% non-smoking hotel as of 01 January 2008.

The hotel has 30 rooms, single, double, twin, triple and quadruple.

All the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, heating and Internet connection.

Right in the center of Milan, the 4-star Hotel Berna is situated at just 200 metres/218 yards from Milan central train station, the airport shuttle terminals and within steps of Corso Buenos Aires, the famous shopping street in Italy's fashion capital.

This hotel is fully air-conditioned and features fine fabrics, cherry wood furnishings and shades of pink, red and gold. The elegant decor makes Hotel Berna the ideal place to stay for your next weekend break or business trip to Milan.

The excellent location of the hotel makes it easy to reach all the major points of interest and famous Milan landmarks such as the Duomo and the church containing The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci.

Berna hotel also offers 24-hour complimentary beverages and cookies as well as an Internet Point in the elegant hall. The hotel also has a secure underground parking garage with 23 computerised parking lots.



After the completion of the renovation works in 2005, Berna hotel features 126 comfortable, well appointed and spacious rooms, all provided with the finest amenities.

All of the accommodations are soundproof and equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, private bathroom with hairdryer, safe, complimentary mini bar (non-alcoholic beverages only), satellite TV with Sky channels, direct dial telephone with voice mail, Wi-Fi and High-speed Internet access.