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Did You Know? Gayana Eco Resort

Gayana Eco Resort has an on-site Marine Ecology Research Centre which passionately propagates endangered Giant Clams and restoring natural coral reefs.  Instead of extinction, under the Giant Clam Restocking Programme, these endangered shell creatures are well on their way to further reproduction. 

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B Ocean Fort Lauderdale Supports Sea Turtles

Be amazed at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale’s Accommodations. Guests lucky enough to have stayed at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale know that you’ll be welcomed by a stuffed plush Sea Turtle. Why is that? Well, each of the B resorts has a destination-specific endangered species program. 

At B Ocean Fort Lauderdale, the program is supports sea turtle conservation organization. Guests may purchase our turtles from the room, in the gift shop or online. A percentage of the retail proceeds will go to benefit sea turtle conservation organizations. 

If you visit B Ocean Fort Lauderdale between October and March, you may just get to witness sea turtles nesting on the beach in front of the hotel.In addition to sea turtles, B Ocean also arranges eco tours of the Everglades, where you can spot manatees, dolphins, alligators, Florida panthers, and more than 350 types of birds. Upon entering any one of B Ocean Fort Lauderdale's 240 beachfront guestrooms and suites, guests will greeted by the stunning views of the sandy white beaches and colorful shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean. All hotel rooms are furnished with either one King-sized or two Double Blissful Beds. In addition to the sea turtle, expect The Blissful Bed, Free WiFi, Aveda bath products, and other special amenities.

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Image of the Day: Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Singita Sasakwa Lodge is built in the style of an Edwardian manor house. Singita Grumeti Reservers is located in Northern Tanzania and forms part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, bordering on the Serengeti National Park. 

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Image of the Day: Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang

Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang has a 700m-length beach with amazingly beautiful white sand and rows of coconut-palms. It also is the largest island-sea tourism and entertainment resort in Vietnam.

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Image of the Day: Niyama Maldives

One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. – Henry Miller

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The Top 30 Hotels in 2012: #4 Auberge Du Soleil

In the last month of 2012, Five Star Alliance is counting down the Top 30 Luxury Hotels and Resorts worldwide, as decided by you, our luxury travelers! Be sure to check in with us daily to keep up with our countdown and explore a few of the absolute best and most luxurious hotels in the world for your future travels!

Coming in the #4 spot is the Auberge Du Soleil which is located just off the Silverado Trail, outside of Rutherford, overlooking Napa Valley. Here are a few fun facts about this luxury hotel:

- All accommodations at Auberge du Soleil feature Mediterranean-inspired decor with original contemporary art

- Auberge du Soleil began as a restaurant created by visionary restaurateur Claude Rouas

- Maintained its legacy as a culinary destination, where innovative menus inspired by the bounty of Napa Valley are paired with wine in ways that delight and inspire longtime devotees

- Auberge Spa occupies a 7,000 square feet stucco building, overlooking the Napa Valley

- Napa winery tours can be arranged in advance

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The Top 15 Luxury Hotel Destinations in 2012: #14 Marrakech, Morocco

In the final days of 2012, Five Star Alliance is counting down the Top 15 Luxury Hotels and Resort Destinations Worldwide, as decided by you, our luxury travelers! Be sure to check in with us daily to keep up with our countdown and explore some of our most popular destinations!

As of today, Five Star Alliance features 17 hotels in Marrakech!

What makes our guests love this Moroccan city?

- Hotels like Jnane Tamsna embrace elements of the traditional Moroccan style and color, allowing guest to immerse themselves in the culture.

- L Mansion Marrakech features only 10 suites and a 4 bedroom villa, providing an intimate feeling and features beautiful fountains and lush rose and bougainvillea coppices.

- Luxury hotels located in 5 acre parks such as the Dar Ayniwen Villa Hotel allow visitors to escape and unwind in a peaceful and beautiful setting.

- Phenomenal food in various luxury hotel restaurants featuring lamb, couscous, dates, coconut fudge cakes, and much more.

- Luxury villas offer private pools and dedicated outdoor areas at the Palais Namaskar. This luxury hotel is also designed to resemble a palace making all visitors feel like royalty.

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The Top 30 Hotels in 2012: #24 Viceroy Bali

In the last month of 2012, Five Star Alliance is counting down the Top 30 Luxury Hotels and Resorts worldwide, as decided by you, our luxury travelers! Be sure to check in with us daily to keep up with our countdown and explore a few of the absolute best and most luxurious hotels in the world for your future travels!

Coming in the #24 spot is the Viceroy Bali which is located only 5 minutes outside of the heartland of Bali. Here are a few fun facts about this luxury hotel:

- 25 luxurious villas in the highlands of Ubud.

- All the villas are luxurious with private pools and spectacular views over Petanu River gorge and tropical forests.

- The decor of each villa is sumptuous, all have marble floors, luxurious furnishings, top quality beds with fine thread count linen, spacious marble bathroom with separate shower, bath, twin vanities, all have air conditioning, ceiling fans, 42' LCD satellite television, DVD player, espresso coffee machine and more.

- CasCades is a fine dining restaurant overlooking the spectacular vista of the Valley with its award winning French Cuisine and extensive wine cellar.

- Balanced on the hill slope overlooking the spectacular Petanu River Gorge with its unrivalled views, The Lembah Spa offers treatments developed by Swiss professionals to combine the best of the West, with Balinese natural treatments.

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Be sure to enter our Romantic Getaway sweepstakes to be entered to win a roundtrip flight for 2 as well as a 5 night stay at this property! Visit our Facebook page to enter!

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Fun Fact Friday! Four Seasons Costa Rica Challenges Visitors to Disconnect from Technology

The Four Seasons Costa Rica is double dog daring its guests to truly disconnect from their iPhones and embrace a relaxing vacation without technology constantly going off. The “Disconnect to Reconnect” challenge is asking guests to turn in their iPhones which will  be kept in a safe for 24 hours or more. Upon completion of the challenge, the Four Seasons gives you back you’re phone along with a new custom phone cover.

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Fun Fact Friday! The Huka Lodge is a Celebrity Hot Spot!

The Huka Lodge is an exclusive hotspot in New Zealand that has had a number of celebrities call it their home away from home including Bette Midler Joan Collins, Michael Douglas, Barbra Streisand, John Cleese, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, and Queen Margrethe of Denmark.

Check out this incredibly luxurious and breath-taking property here and make your reservations to stay where the celebrities do!