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The Kimberly Hotel is a privately owned property in Manhattan's fashionable Midtown area. Known for it's well appointed suites and apartments for extended stays the Kimberly Hotel has recently refurbished their Luxury Suites which include one bedroom and two bedroom configurations. The one bedroom luxury suite is now available at an excellent value of $449 plus tax/night including buffet breakfast for two adults and parking. The one bedroom suite is spacious and very well equipped to make for a comfortable stay for two adults. Guests walk into a spacious living room which opens out into a balcony with beautiful views of the city's skyline. Suites on higher floors also afford a view of the Chrysler building which is quite close to the property.

Though the suite has a decent sized bathroom it is not attached to the bedroom. A dining area, study area, wet bar, microwave and refrigerator make the suite perfect for long stays as well. Guests are bound to love the fact that they can walk around to famous landmarks like the Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center (which is the nearest Subway station), Radio City Music Hall, Times Square, Theater District, United Nations and more.

The hotel's all day dining restaurant is under renovation and would soon re-open as the Alfred. Meanwhile all meals are served in Nikki Midtown which is a meditteranean themed restaurant in the property. A roof-top lounge by the name of 'The Upstairs' is also on the cards. Though the Kimberly Hotel does not have an in-house fitness facility it does give out passes to the New York Health & Racquet Club to guests without any charge.

(This post is based on the editors stay in a one bedroom luxury suite at the Kimberly Hotel during October' 2009)

Fall is around the corner and the golfing season is making a comeback. If you are a golf freak, then don’t miss the “Fall Stay-and-Play Golf Package” offered by the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in Northeast Florida. This resort has been renovated recently and is located in the World Golf Village which lies next to the famous World Golf Hall of Fame.

Along with the amazing golfing experience, you can also enjoy the amazing amenities of the Renaissance Resort. It features 301 remodeled guest rooms and suites. The hotel rooms boast of new furniture, ambience lighting, LCD HDTV televisions, and connectivity for laptops, MP3 players, digital cameras, and video game players too. The rooms also offer high-speed Internet access, two telephones with data ports, a wet bar and refrigerator, and coffee makers.The hotel also has newly renovated lobby, guest room corridors, billiard room and expanded fitness center, a new restaurant and bar.

The “Fall Stay-and-Play Golf Package” includes one night’s stay in deluxe guest room, one round of golf on the resort’s Slammer & Squire championship course or King & Bear championship course, breakfast and range balls. The accommodation is on dual occupancy basis. The package starts from $279 per night. You can also get the single occupancy package which starts from $179 per night.

This package is available from January 2, 2010. For reservation or further information visit www.WorldGolfRenaissance.com or call 888-740-7020 or 904-940-8000. Mention reference promotional code ZJ2 for double occupancy package and G4U for single occupancy package.

Hilton Hotel Worldwide has announced the plan to create their first full-service Hilton hotel in Mexico City’s Reforma Avenue. The hotel will be built at the property where the Sheraton Hotel currently stands. With this latest entry, The Hilton Hotel brand will have its 6th hotel in Mexico.

The company has signed a multi-year management agreement with Inmobiliaria Interpres S.A. de C.V for this project. The property at which this hotel will open is strategically located at the road leading to the city's business district and Reforma Avenue. It is very near to the major corporations and financial institutions and the international airport. It is also very close to the Mexico City's historic center.

The hotel will have 458 high-tech guest rooms and suites which have the usual Hilton standard and have been designed to provide spectacular views of Alameda Central Park and the Palacio de Bella Artes.

The hotel will offers 45,000 square feet of meeting space with capacity for up to 5,000 guests and a state-of-the-art business centre. Guests will be able to relax after a long day, at the 5,015 square-foot spa and sweat it out at the 3,100 square-foot fitness center and indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

The hotel will have three restaurants, one lobby lounge and a wine bar. The El Cardenal Restaurant will dish out Mexican and colonial cuisine while the Los Dones Restaurant will offer buffet dining and the Terraza Alameda will tempt guests with comfort foods complemented by views of the historic center. More information about the Hilton Mexico City Reforma will be available at http://www.hilton.com

Tourists to New York usually end up using the Subway to get around the cities so many attractions. Catering to this very need the Buckingham hotel located in the Big Apple’s art district is offering a ‘Subway package’ beginning 1st October’ 2009 onwards.

The package starts at $259 per night (for 4 person occupancy) with minimum of two nights stay. The price includes a $40 MetroCard which allows guests to travel anywhere on the Subway during their stay. As a part of the package the hotel will also pack an afternoon snack for guests to indulge in while they are sightseeing or busy shopping in the city.

The Buckingham Hotel is an over 75 year old luxury hotel located in the heart of Manhattan, a stone’s throw from Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Bergdorf Goodman and Barney’s.

For further details, you can log on to www.buckinghamhotel.com or call toll free at 888-511-1900.

If high end shopping in a wonderful ambience appeals to you then the newly opened Bravern at Bellevue, Washington is the place to head to. The newly opened luxury shopping mall, offers a unique and luxurious way to let the shopaholic in you rejoice. Located on a 305,000 square foot area, the mall houses numerous top notch brands under one single roof. Hermes, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, DNA 2050, Neiman Marcus, Salvatore Ferragamo…you name it and they have it. From footwear to apparel to accessories, you can find the best of all at The Bravern. This luxury shopping mall is indeed a paradise for anyone and everyone who has a penchant for quality, style and fashion.

Besides being a shopper’s delight, The Bravern is a connoisseur’s delight. The mall is home to some of the best dining places like Artisanal Brasserie & Winebar, John Howie Steak, Mariposa, Trophy Cupcakes, Wild Ginger and many more. So, if you are tired after your wonderful shopping experience, you can always settle down for a good meal.

You can also pamper yourself with a visit to the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa in the same mall. And if you make your trip soon, you could even enjoy the special opening Red Door Warm Welcome Package. Know more about this shopping destination at www.thebravern.com.