tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19258815951966587762024-03-05T14:38:02.764-08:00LDPR: ALL THE NEWSLDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.comBlogger249125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-83260474679457107522012-07-23T08:25:00.000-07:002012-07-23T08:25:32.524-07:00HISTORIC WEEKAPAUG INN SET TO RE-OPEN IN WEEKAPAUG, RHODE ISLAND AS SISTER HOTEL TO THE FAMED OCEAN HOUSE<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.weekapauginn.com/"><span class="s1">Weekapaug Inn</span></a>, one of New England's last great family resorts, will re-open its doors in October 2012 after a $20 million transformation. This historic inn now joins the <a href="http://www.oceanhouseri.com/"><span class="s1">Ocean House</span></a> as a collection of seaside resorts renowned for their scenic Rhode Island oceanfront setting, sense of tradition, exceptional food and highly personalized service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Originally built in 1899, the Inn is inspired by classic Cape-Cod style architecture, covered with red cedar shingles and accented by dark brown trim. The original 67 rooms will become 27 guest rooms, and four two-bedroom Signature Suites, giving the Inn 31 rooms. Other additions include a three-lane 75-foot lap pool connecting to a fitness center, in the area where the tennis courts were located previously. To entice guests to enjoy the romance of winter in New England, rooms will have bathrooms with heated floors and towel racks, and four wood-burning fireplaces in the public spaces. There will be three dining outlets that will offer a modern interpretation of New England Coastal Cuisine, featuring farm-to-table delicacies prepared simply yet elegantly with a nod to the traditional cultures of the region - including Italian, Portuguese and Native American. Executive Chef Jennifer Backman will oversee the inn's dining experiences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The inn will also feature an on-site dedicated "Naturalist" to connect guests to the surrounding stunning environment via educational classes such as bird watching, evening constellation sessions, guided kayaking tours, and more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Located just five miles away, the AAA Five Diamond Property and Relais & Chateâux <a href="http://www.oceanhouseri.com/"><span class="s1">Ocean House</span></a> will serve as a sister property and manager, allowing guests of the Inn the use of its facilities, including Rhode Island’s only Forbes Five Star <a href="http://www.oceanhouseri.com/rhode-island-spas.php"><span class="s1">OH! Spa</span></a>, six restaurant outlets, championship croquet, two squash courts and a 650-foot private white-sand beach. The partnership allows guests at each property to experience the best of both worlds, and enjoy two properties with vastly different styles. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about the Weekapaug Inn, call <a href="tel:401-322-0301"><span class="s1">401-322-0301</span></a> or visit <a href="http://www.weekapauginn.com/"><span class="s1">www.weekapauginn.com</span></a>.</span></div>LDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-56003820307726391662012-07-23T08:16:00.000-07:002012-07-23T08:18:19.275-07:00Bal Harbour announces winner of the first "Unscripted" public art program<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The stylish destination of </span><a href="http://www.balharbourflorida.com/" style="color: #1155cc; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Bal Harbour</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> has selected George Sánchez-Calderón to be the winner of its first public art commission, “Unscripted,” coming to fruition this October. Created to support and challenge the artistic talents in South Florida, the “Unscripted” project is the first of an ongoing series of commissions geared toward providing artists with a new platform to create an ambitious project and contribute to the growth of Bal Harbour as a creative destination. Due to the quality and ambition of two of the final proposals submitted this summer, Bal Harbour decided to pursue an additional commission for Spring 2013. Sculptor, installation and video artist Christy Gast will be featured as the second “Unscripted” commissioned artist.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">George Sánchez-Calderón’s winning public art project, entitled <b>“Pax Americana,”</b> draws inspiration from Bal Harbour Village’s history, by reflecting upon the iconography that has collectively defined the archetype of “the American Dream.” Positioned in front of the new St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, where the Americana Hotel previously stood, Sánchez-Calderón will create a six-foot tall, stainless steel letter installation of the word <b>“Americana,” </b>in reference to this historical site. Many important political events and national conventions were held at the notorious hotel designed by Morris Lapidus, which over the years hosted Presidents Kennedy, Nixon, Johnson, Reagan and Clinton—an apt reference leading up to this year’s presidential election.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As his second installation, entitled <b>“Levittown House,”</b> Sánchez-Calderón will build a recreation of a Levittown-style house on Bal Harbour’s Founder circle. Bal Harbour Village was one of the first planned communities in South Florida, as a quiet residential neighborhood with former World War Two army barracks. Bal Harbour was incorporated in 1946, just a year before Levittown, and both communities were developed in response to the United States’ post-war housing needs. For Sánchez-Calderón, the Levittown house symbolizes the prototype of post-war America, which forever changed the American urban and suburban landscape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This project will be supplemented with public programming including art chats, meet-and-greets, artist presentations, studio visits and more. “Unscripted,” is an ongoing Bal Harbour creative program that will support public art projects with commissions throughout the year, aiming to provide meaningful opportunities to artists, celebrate creativity, and enhance the tourism experience.</span></div>LDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-62657606543550965362012-07-03T17:29:00.000-07:002012-07-05T17:35:48.982-07:00Partners in Paradise?<style>
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Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney-Pixar’s “Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. To view the trailer, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5zNHLEQp8" target="_blank">click here</a>. </div>
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No doubt that you will be inspired to visit the beautiful land of Scotland after seeing the film. Check out a variety of Brave-themed itineraries and <a href="http://www.visitscotland.com/brave" target="_blank">travel packages from VisitScotland</a> perfect for a family vacation this summer: <span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With <a href="http://shufflr.tv/" target="_blank">Shufflr</a>, spend less searching and more time watching videos? Considering all of the video out there, this could be a helpful app. <a href="http://shufflr.tv/" target="_blank">Download</a> for free and put it to the test.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://storify.com/" target="_blank">Storify</a> is a website that creates and preserves stories or timelines using social media such as Twitter, photos and videos. It was launched in 2010, and has been open to the public since April 2011. <span style="background-color: white;">Users search multiple social networks from one place, and then drag
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</div>LDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-39896885716715177052012-06-11T06:58:00.000-07:002012-06-11T06:58:19.979-07:00Just Back From...Morocco!<span style="color: black; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">LDPR's Kelly Brewer and Meghna Patel just returned from a visit to the new luxury boutique hotel, Selman Marrakech! </span><br />
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We were greeted by the hospitality of <a href="http://www.selman-marrakech.com/fr/accueil/" target="_blank">Selman Marrakech</a> moments after landing in the capital city of Casablanca. Exiting the plane onto the tarmac, we expected to follow the other travelers to the bus waiting to take us to the terminal. Imagine our surprise to see an airport employee at the bottom of the stairs with our names on a sign and a comfortable car behind him. He quickly drove us to the terminal and directed us to a private airport lounge, where he collected our passports. As we decompressed from the flight, he returned and informed us that we had been processed through customs and a car was waiting to take us to the hotel. The new Audi was a comfortable way to travel from Casablanca to Marrakech. This service is standard for all guests of Selman Marrakech - a stylish preview of what everyone will experience! </div>
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It's always exciting to visit a new client for the first time and Selman more than lived up to our expectations. The property, designed by Jacques Garcia, was filled with authentic Moroccan touches, stylish accents and local handiwork. Our rooms were incredibly spacious and after meetings with our client and time spent exploring the Medina, it was great to relax in the alcove on our balconies sipping Moroccan tea. </div>
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A highlight of the trip was the chance to experience the <a href="http://www.selman-marrakech.com/fr/accueil/espace-vitalite-chenot/presentation-de-l-espace/" target="_blank">Espace Vitalite Chenot Spa </a>for the first time. The Spa was developed around a method created by <a href="http://en.henrichenot.com/-rubrique2-" target="_blank">Dr. Henri Chenot</a> and is based on "Biontology" - the understanding of each individual's needs according to age, diet, etc. Treatments address aging, fatigue, toxins and overall health. It's a concept unlike anything else in the US. </div>
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An attribute of Selman Marrakech that sets it apart from other hotels are the <a href="http://www.selman-marrakech.com/fr/accueil/le-haras/l-experience-pur-sang-arabe/" target="_blank">Arabian thoroughbred horses</a>. Living in beautifully designed stables from Jacques Garcia, the horses spend their mornings and part of the afternoon running in large open paddocks for all the guests to enjoy. Eating lunch at the hotel's Assil Pavilion restaurant overlooking the paddocks and the horses was a perfect way to spend an afternoon! </div>
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Selman Marrakech is currently in its soft-opening and will be celebrating its grand opening this fall.To learn more about the property and to view additional images, please visit <a href="http://www.selman-marrakech.com/">www.selman-marrakech.com</a> </div>LDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-47870265196787949302012-05-30T09:00:00.000-07:002012-05-31T06:09:13.683-07:00Laura Davidson Public Relations Named PR Agency for Millennium UN Plaza New York<div style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918); color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: small;">LDPR announces an exciting new client: Millennium UN Plaza, New York. This iconic hotel has just launched a major renovation project. Come September 2012, the first $30-million phase will reveal a luxury product in the hotel’s West Tower, catering to discerning business and leisure travelers as well as the diplomatic community. The West Tower renovation has already begun and when it reopens, the Tower’s 154 fully-renovated, beautifully spacious rooms and suites, and an exclusive Skyline Club on the 30th floor will showcase a signature design scheme by renowned French interior designer Didier Gomez.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Designed by visionary architect Kevin Roche, the building’s stunning panoramic skyline views over the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, East River, and five bridges are considered amongst the finest in Manhattan. And the hotel boasts such extraordinary facilities as a swimming pool on the 27th floor and the only indoor tennis court in any New York City hotel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Scheduled for 2013, Phase II of the renovation will focus on a new restaurant concept, bar and full lobby renovations. Phase III will see the completion of the East Tower renovation; thereby causing no interruption to the hotel’s day-to-day operations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">And Millennium Hotels & Resorts has ambitious plans – Millennium UN Plaza will be the benchmark for future MHR luxury properties worldwide.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Residence Inn by Marriott works closely with the blogger community and the brand continues to be inspired by the many moms and family travel influencers who share their stories of cherished family memories. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Last year, Residence Inn recognized <a href="http://ldprnews.blogspot.com/2011/05/holly-robinson-peete-receives-resident.html" target="_blank">Holly Robinson Peete</a>, a working mom and philanthropist, as the first Resident Mom. </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">For 2012, Residence Inn chose to honor a true champion in the family travel blogosphere, Carol Cain, </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">for inspiring moms everywhere to make the most out of their travel experiences.</span><br />
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Throughout all seasons, and especially as summer approaches, Residence Inn by Marriott strives to make moms’ lives easier by providing family-friendly hotels and great value at over 600 locations. Every Residence Inn offers spacious suite-style accommodations, free hot breakfast daily, free wireless Internet, kitchens, laundry facilities, a swimming pool, and a welcoming environment for pets. <br />
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Please join us in congratulating Carol and be on the lookout as she shares her Residence Inn experiences this year and for many seasons to come! Follow all of Carol Cain's travel tales <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/NYCityMama" target="_blank">@NYCityMama</a>.<br />
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For the latest updates on Residence Inn, please follow the newly launched Twitter handle <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/ResidenceInn" target="_blank">@ResidenceInn</a> and track #RIMoms for travel tips and tweets! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #222222; text-align: -webkit-auto;">From left: Tricia Lanigan (LDPR), Joyce Shulman (Macaroni Kid), Nina Herrera-Davila (Residence Inn by Marriott) and Diane Mayer (Residence Inn by Marriott) join Resident Mom Carol Cain to celebrate the award, presented at the <a href="http://national.macaronikid.com/" target="_blank">Macaroni Kid</a> Family Travel Expo & Blogger Conference on May 7, 2012.</span><span style="color: #222222;"> </span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Anticipation has been building for the opening of the luxury Moroccan resort <a href="http://www.selman-marrakech.com/fr/accueil/" target="_blank">Selman Marrakech</a> and today is the day! Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, five minutes from the bustling hub of Marrakech, this palatial hotel is redefining five-star service. High-profile French designer Jacques Garcia is the Artistic Director for the entire property. Amenities include 12,000 square foot <a href="http://www.selman-marrakech.com/fr/accueil/espace-vitalite-chenot/presentation-de-l-espace/" target="_blank">Espace Vitalite Spa</a>, from Wellness Guru <a href="http://www.henrichenot.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Henri Chenot</a> and high-end stables also designed by Mr. Garcia, housing Selman's 16 championship thoroughbred Arabian horses. Guests will be able to take in equestrian competitions and a select few will be available for trekking rides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Special Opening Offer:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Reserve a stay during the
soft opening period of May 1 – September 1, 2012 and receive the following:</span></div>
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</span></span>VIP welcome at
Marrakech airport with private limousine transfer to Selman </span></div>
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</span></span>Room upgrade
upon availability</span></div>
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</span></span>Daily
continental breakfast</span></div>
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</span></span>Tailor made
presentation of Selman’s famous Arabian horses </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Minimum two-night stay
required and based on double occupancy.<span>
</span>Rates start at $470 per night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Selman Marrakech Discovery Offer:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Discover the best elements
of Selman, selected especially for new guests to get a feel for the amazing
experience the resort provides. This package includes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>VIP welcome at
Marrakech airport with private limousine transfer to Selman </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>Daily
continental breakfast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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energetic massage at the Espace Vitalite Spa</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>One lunch at the
Pavillon Assil restaurant, located on property </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>One dinner at
the Selman Restaurant</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>Guided city tour
of Marrakech</span></div>
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</span></span>Tailor made
presentation of Selman’s famous Arabian horses </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> This offer is valid until December
1, 2012. Rates start at $2,700 for a three-night stay, based on double
occupancy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you are not familiar with
the wellness and lifestyle treatments of the renowned Chenot method, now is
your chance. Selman is inviting guests to sample highlights from the Espace
Vitalite Spa with an offer that includes the following:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>VIP welcome at
Marrakech airport with private limousine transfer to Selman </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>Three
hydrotherapy treatments</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>Three Chenot
energetic massages</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>One scalp
treatment</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>Three fitness
sessions with a personal trainer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>A fully
developed Biolight Cuisine meal plan</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> This offer is valid until December
1, 2012. Rates start at $4,111 for a three-night stay, based on double
occupancy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">To book your stay at Selman
Marrakech with one of these offers, please email <a href="mailto:reservations@selman-marrakech.com">reservations@selman-marrakech.com</a> or call +212 (0) 524 45 96 00. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></div>LDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-1120584340063019862012-04-27T07:02:00.000-07:002012-04-27T07:02:42.521-07:00Hot Deals, Cool Continent. It's Time to Travel to Antarctica!
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luxury expedition ship <a href="http://www.abercrombiekent.com/travel-destinations/antarctica-cruise/le-boreal.cfm" target="_blank">Le Boreal</a>, makes Frozen Planet truly come alive. Book by May 15, 2012<b> </b>and save 25
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LDPR’s award-winning Glamping campaign developed for The Resort at Paws Up was just featured in the Consumer News section of PR Week.com. A Gold winner at this year’s Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) 55<sup>th</sup> Annual Adrian Awards, the <i>Give Me S’More Glamping</i> campaign generated outstanding media coverage and sales. Tanya Lewis of PR Week interviewed Laura Davidson and owner of Paws Up Larry Lipson to learn the strategies and tactics behind the program. PR Week subscribers can read the story here:</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Answering the call of the bagpipes and armed with flags and tartans, LDPR staffers woke up bright and early to start National Tartan Day off right! The team brought a dose of Scottish spirit to The Today Show Plaza, getting the crowd pumped up before a week of Scotland festivities kicks off. Check out our group on The Today Show's allDAY blog <a href="http://allday.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/06/11055233-images-from-the-plaza-all-dressed-up-andsomewhere-to-go-today" target="_blank">here</a>. For more information on all events and experiences, visit <a href="http://www.cometoscotland.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918); color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">www.cometoscotland.com</a> and <a href="http://www.scotland.org/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918); color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">www.scotland.org</a><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.918); color: #222222; display: inline ! important; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space">. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Enjoy a FREE fun-filled festival in the Park celebrating Scotland – featuring musical performances by Scocha, free giveaways (think Scottish beanies, flags, tartan corsages!), and the highly anticipated “Tag Your Tartan” photo booth and digital "Design Your Own Tartan" kiosk station. There will be some big prizes too (hint: WIN A 5-DAY TRIP TO SCOTLAND).</span></div>
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On March 27, Laura Davidson, president and Kelly Brewer, account supervisor returned for their second lecture at <a href="http://www.scps.nyu.edu/areas-of-study/tisch/" target="_blank">NYU's Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management</a>. Speaking to a classroom of hospitality graduate students led by Professor Donna Quadri-Felitti, Laura and Kelly discussed the evolution of PR and its importance in hotel marketing. Social media was a large part of the discussion and both Laura and Kelly were pleased to learn that the Tisch Center recently announced a new Twitter handle, <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/nyutischcenter" target="_blank">@nyutischcenter</a><br />
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On March 28, Leslie Cohen, executive vice president was invited as the guest lecturer at <a href="http://www1.ccny.cuny.edu/" target="_blank">The City College of New York</a>. She addressed over 25 college students as part of an "Intro to PR" class with Professor Phil Ryan. The group had many questions for Leslie, who provided an insider look into what it takes to be successful in this industry. <br />
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LDPR values the importance of mentoring and truly enjoys speaking with students who want to pursue a career in public relations and/or the travel industry. Just call us publicists by day, professors by night! LDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-67957735776128963392012-03-26T06:29:00.000-07:002012-03-26T06:29:03.434-07:00The Somerset Celebrates Spring with "Sea"ster Fun!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During the first week in April, kids of all ages are invited to participate in painting the “</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Sea</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">”</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">ster</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">eggs, which are egg-shaped rocks provided by The Somerset. Then on Easter weekend, these painted treasures will be scattered into the turquoise waters of Grace Bay and families will snorkel around to collect as many painted "eggs" as possible. The winning family will receive a family portrait to commemorate the trip!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">This month we're highlighting a few surprising standouts, including the social media dashboard tool HootSuite, and Spotify, a streaming service that's <a href="http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/industry_news/napster_founder_spotify_will_overtake_itunes_in_two_years.html" target="_blank">making noise</a> since its launch a few years ago. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>★</b><b><span style="color: #e6cc13; font-family: "Zapf Dingbats";">★ </span></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #e6cc13;"> </span></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>HootSuite</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://hootsuite.com/">HootSuite</a> is a social media
communications dashboard used for online <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_management" title="Brand management">brand
management</a>. It publishes to websites such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook" title="Facebook">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter" title="Twitter">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google%2B" title="Google+">Google+</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LinkedIn" title="LinkedIn">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foursquare_%28service%29" title="Foursquare (service)">Foursquare</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MySpace" title="MySpace">MySpace</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WordPress" title="WordPress">WordPress</a>. It
also publishes to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flickr" title="Flickr">Flickr</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumblr" title="Tumblr">Tumblr</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTube" title="YouTube">YouTube</a> via <i>HootSuite Apps</i>. HootSuite is
competing in a marketplace for social media dashboard tools or platforms, where
marketers are focused on social media management for their clients' web
engagement activities.<sup> </sup>The most well known competitors of HootSuite
include <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TweetDeck" title="TweetDeck">TweetDeck</a>
and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seesmic" title="Seesmic">Seesmic</a>.</span><b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.spotify.com/us/">Spotify </a>is a music streaming service
that was launched in 2008 offering selected music from a range of major and
independent record labels, including Sony, EMI, Warner Music
Group, and Universal. Music can be browsed by artist, album, record label,
genre or playlist as well as by direct searches. On desktop clients, a link
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web content to its users. Its features allow users to discover and rate Web
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Let’s hear it for the boys…they have romantic
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special – a proposal, an anniversary celebration, or maybe your honey is just
an everyday romantic. But sometimes they could use a little consultation, or
have a helper for the execution. Two LDPR clients have recently announced just
that: </span><a href="http://www.thesomerset.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The
Somerset on Grace Bay</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"> in Turks & Caicos has
appointed a dedicated Proposal Concierge to help plan and personalize the most
unforgettable way to pop the question. And </span><a href="http://www.abercrombiekent.com/romance"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Abercrombie and Kent’s Romance Travel Concierges </span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">are
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scuba diving, Lachelle can set up a special diving trip where she will uncover
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honeymoons and anniversary celebrations. Take their new Road to Romance
Quiz at <a href="http://abercrombiekent.com/romance">abercrombiekent.com/romance</a> to
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Laura Davidson PR took home a coveted Platinum Award for its consumer marketing campaign for the opening of <a href="http://www.atlantis.com/kids/kidactivities/crush.aspx" target="_blank">“CRUSH” Teen Club</a> at <a href="http://www.atlantis.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">Atlantis, Paradise Island</a>; which also won BEST OF SHOW in the public relations category!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.hotelmarketing.com/index.php/content/article/the_evolution_of_online_travel_infographic/" target="_blank">Mashable's</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/lhockenson" target="_blank">Lauren Hockenson</a> shares an infographic that explores this topic's evolution. The automated Airlines Reservation System, <a href="http://www.sabre.com/home/about/sabre_history/" target="_blank">SABRE</a>, put the pedal to the metal <i>drums used to store memory</i>!?! 53 years ago and today's point-and-click possibilities seem endless!</span><br />
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photo-sharing users a bird’s-eye view of their app activities. It
connects to your Instagram account, analyzes your past behaviors alongside your
connections’ actions, and distills all this data into interesting metrics,
charts and graphs. Statigram includes the date of your first Instagram photo,
total number of photos, counts and averages for all comments and “likes” on
your photos, your top photos organized by “likes” and comments, a collection of
the people you “like” most frequently, a days-of-the week breakdown of your
activity and a few other interesting data points — like most used filters, for
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Since it opened in 1910, <a href="http://concorde-hotels.com/lutetia" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Hotel Lutetia</a> has been a favored haunt for artists and creative types. In the “Life at Lutetia” section of the blog, Le Discret shares tales of the hotel’s past, such as a once walled off wine cellar during the German occupation (hotel chef Philippe Renad can tell you more). Travelers seeking to experience the Left Bank of Paris as a local can use Le Discret as a guide to learn historical facts, the latest cultural/art happenings, gastronomy suggestions, and shopping experiences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Want to know where Victor Hugo wrote <i>Odes & Ballads</i> or where you can create your own perfume? You’ll have to <a href="http://www.lutetia-lediscret.fr/en" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">visit Le Discret</a> to find out! <a href="http://www.lutetia-lediscret.fr/en" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.lutetia-lediscret.<wbr></wbr>fr/en</a></span></div>LDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-71266727790348159692012-02-22T07:28:00.000-08:002012-02-22T07:28:42.756-08:00Laura Davidson Public Relations Named PR Agency for the new SELMAN Marrakech<div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exterior of SELMAN Marrakech</td></tr>
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LDPR announces an exciting new client! Opening in May 2012, <a href="http://www.selman-marrakech.com/" target="_blank">Selman Marrakech</a> is slated to be Morocco's premier luxury resort. Located on a fifteen-acre park at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, five minutes from bustling Marrakech, Selman was executed by famed designer Jacques Garcia. Consisting of 56 rooms and suites, plus five private riads, the resort will also offer a 12,000-square-foot spa, Espace Vitalité Chenot, one of only a few in the world to use the Henri Chenot method. Focusing on wellness, organic treatments, and slowing the aging process, the treatment menu is completely customized to each guest, with an emphasis on hydrotherapy and a balanced diet regimen. Dining options range from the main restaurant, The Selman, to the Mediterranean-inspired Assil Pavilion.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Espace Vitalité Chenot Spa is the epitome of relaxation</td></tr>
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Inspired by Arabian horses, one of Selman’s most distinctive features is the property’s sixteen Arabian thoroughbreds, from the hotel's own breeding program, housed in a stable and clubhouse also designed by Jacques Garcia. The horses will roam in spacious paddocks for guests’ enjoyment and a selection will be available for trekking rides. Upon opening, Selman Marrakech will redefine Moroccan hospitality and solidify a position as a top retreat for discerning travelers. </div>
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Contact: Kelly Brewer,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:kelly@ldpr.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">kelly@ldpr.com</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>/<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="tel:212-696-0660" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+12126960660">212-696-0660</a>. </div>
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new restaurant at <a href="http://www.oneluxuryresorts.com/" target="_blank">ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa</a> serving
interesting takes on classic American dishes. We feasted on tuna tartare,
homemade guacamole, warm pretzels to start and I followed with a roasted beet
and citrus salad. Perfectly sated, we embarked on a tour of <a href="http://www.quarzomiamihotel.com/" target="_blank">Bal Harbour Quarzo</a>, a
boutique hotel with spacious suites, just a short stroll from ONE Bal Harbour
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skincare studio located in the iconic <a href="http://www.balharbourshops.com/" target="_blank">Bal Harbour Shops</a>, for a
professional makeup application. With glowing skin and refreshed energy, the
group headed to Neiman Marcus (the first Neiman Marcus outside of Texas!) for a
Bal Harbour Art Chat. The evening was entitled, "A Collecting Life,"
and featured Ruth and Marvin Sackner, founders of the Sackner Archive, the
world's largest private collection of concrete and visual poetry from 20th
century art. Dinner followed at <a href="http://www.makoto-restaurant.com/" target="_blank">Makoto</a>,
Stephen Starr's new restaurant. From spicy tuna crispy rice to short rib robata
(my favorite!) to frosty kobe fried rice, we tasted many of Chef Makoto's
specialties before heading back to ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, where I
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of joe at the charming poolside coffee shop alongside the Olympic-sized
swimming pool. We then checked into our next hotel - the brand-new <a href="http://www.stregisbalharbour.com/" target="_blank">St.Regis Bal Harbour Resort</a>,
which opened on January 19. While it was quite difficult to leave my oceanfront
balcony, the thought of fresh seafood and al dente pasta lured me out the door.
We met again at Carpaccio, a local favorite at the Bal Harbour Shops known
for its classic Italian food and world-class people-watching. Leisurely
window-shopping and afternoon spa treatments filled the afternoon (isn't life
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last evening in Bal Harbour, we sipped creative cocktails in the lobby bar - my
cucumber martini was quite refreshing - and then sat for dinner at J&G
Grill. We shared some of Jean-Georges' signature appetizers ranging from black
truffle pizza to Florida hearts of palm salad and selected some of his most
popular entrees, based on the waiter's recommendations. But there's always room
for dessert! The Grand Marnier Souffle and Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sundae
(with peanuts, popcorn and chocolate sauce, no less) stole the show.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bal-Harbour-Village/255563708421" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span></div>LDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-23692781962561798312012-02-10T14:15:00.000-08:002012-02-10T14:15:15.121-08:00Travel to Botswana this Saturday, February 11 with Sanctuary Retreats on ABC's Born to Explore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;" target="_blank">Sanctuary Retreats</a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>recently hosted ABC's<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.littonweekendadventure.com/born-to-explore/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;" target="_blank">Born to Explore</a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>crew at</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;"> </span><a href="http://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/lodges/botswana/stanleys-camp.cfm" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dc5e20;">Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp</span></a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;">in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. This tented safari camp is home to the extraordinary and unique learning adventure,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://www.sanctuaryretreats.com/lodges/brochures/upload/Sanctuary-Retreats-LWE-2010.pdf" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;" target="_blank">Living with Elephants</a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;">, in which guests can enjoy a leisurely paced walk in the Delta with a trio of semi-habituated elephants.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;">Presented by avid explorer and extreme adventurer Richard Wiese (who first climbed Mount Kilimanjaro at eleven-years-old!), Born to Explore takes viewers on an inspiring and entertaining adventure around the world. Don't forget to watch a preview of the episode!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15pt;">Tune in to ABC on Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. EST, to see the remarkable experience for yourself!</span></div>LDPRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02032481625579460049noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1925881595196658776.post-48149528231553931302012-02-09T14:30:00.000-08:002012-02-09T14:38:21.373-08:00Just back from…Puerto Rico!<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">LDPR’s <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/michaelannmill" target="_blank">Michaelann Millrood</a>
just returned from a whirlwind vacation to Puerto Rico and shares her story…</span></b>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">I recently got back to chilly
NYC from Puerto Rico after a relatively impulsive vacation to the Isla del
Encanto. And it was, indeed, quite enchanting. Gifted an airfare credit from my
generous travel-agent mom, back in November I booked round-trip NYC-San Juan
January flights, and hoped a friend would eventually commit to joining me. If
not, I was happy to travel solo.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Good morning San Juan! Not a
bad approach…</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">I ended up spending the trip
with old college friends now living in San Juan (there’s no better way to see a
foreign city than with a local!) and a friend from DC met me in <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/caribbean-and-bermuda/puerto-rico/vieques/overview.html">Vieques</a>
(one of the most beautiful islands, off the coast of Puerto Rico). Check out additional
photos and captions below for a snapshot into my awesome vacation!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Thanks, Michelle Valle at <a href="http://www.grandelakes.com/">Grande Lakes Orlando</a> for recommending the</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjupr-san-juan-marriott-resort-and-stellaris-casino">San
Juan Marriott Resort</a>, where I was greeted by a beautiful rainbow! </span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br /></span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">After I spent an afternoon exploring
Old San Juan, I ended the day at the <a href="http://www.discoveringpuertorico.com/2010/02/el-morro-fort-old-san-juan/%5D">El
Morro</a> and caught this beautiful sunset.</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;">I hadn’t realized this when I
booked my trip, but I was in San Juan for the San Sebastian Street Festival
weekend, which is basically the Carnival of Puerto Rico!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Beach or pool? Tough decisions.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Secret Beach. I definitely
recommend renting a car or moped and beach hopping!</span></td></tr>
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