Real Estate in Australia

Zur Selbstversorgung geeigne Hobbyfarm 17.98ha. 2-stöckiges Haus, unten 2-Schalenmauerwerk mit Betondecke, oben Holz/Gips, aussen Ziegelstein, Ziegeldach, Solarheisswasser, Solarpanel am Netz, Bodenbeläge Platten/Parkett. Küche/Wohnraum offen bis Dachschräge, 3 Schlafzimmer mit Einbauschränken, 2 Badezimmer mit WC, 2 Vorratsräume, 2 Balkone, Schwedenofen, 3 Klimageräte (kühlen/heizen).
Gästewohnung: Küche/Wohnzimmer mit Schwedenofen, Schlafzimmer, Bad/WC, Veranda. 
Unterstand für 3 Autos, Garage/Werkstatt 7.5m x 13.5m mit Dusche/WC, Kühlraum, Salzwasserpool 4m x 4m x 1.5m tief mit Sprudelbad, Pizzaofen/Rauchkammer, 58000 l Trinkwassertanks, 5000 m3 Wasserspeicher für Bewässerung und Viehtränke, Schuppen 20m lang mit Werkstatt,Schmiede,Obstpresse,Einstellplatz für Camper,WC, Heuschuppen, Verladerampe, Melkstand, Brennholzlager.

Fantasie walten lassen!!!!
Das ganze Areal ist eingezäunt mit Knotengitter,geeignet für Gross-und Kleinvieh, der Obstgarten mit über 50 Sorten Fruchtbäumen (z.T.unter Netz) ist separat eingezäunt wie der Gemüsegarten.

sources:  /www.planetproperty.de

Oxford, United Kingdom Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons

Set in elegant gardens in the Oxfordshire countryside is the comteporary classic hotel Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons. The modern French menu at the Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons has been described as 'a twist of imaginative genius' and the cuisine is undoubtedly the focus of every guest's visit. Gary Jones, a Michelin starred chef himself, rejoined forces with Raymond as Executive Head Chef in August 1999. The two-acre kitchen garden produces 90 types of vegetable and over 70 varieties of herb, which are used in Le Manoir's kitchen. Monsieur Blanc has been a champion of the organic movement for the last 20 years.Each room and suite at Le Manoir has been designed individually to suit every taste. From the exotic Opium and sensual Mon Plaisir to the cool Snow Queen and sleek Vettriano, interior designers Emily Todhunter, Michael Priest and Trevillion have created a wealth of ambience in the beautiful and spacious rooms of Le Manoir. There are 32 unique and individual suites and rooms in both the Main House and in the Garden Wing. The Main house has more traditional styled rooms with views over the gardens. The Garden Wing rooms and suites have private terraces and a more contemporary feel. The Dovecot is a particularly unique room located between the main house and the garden courtyard, yet detached from both and with views over the main hotel gardens. The suite is split-level and an original 15th century room. The lower housing section has a fantastic contemporary bathroom, a fabulous freestanding Victorian style bath with glass surround and full body water jets. The bedroom, upstairs, has a Queen size bed with an LED enhanced headboard.

SOURCES:   www.fivestaralliance.com/luxury_hotel/oxford

Beau Rivage Palace Lausanne, Switzerland

For nearly 150 years, Lake Geneva has reflected the dazzling lights of the Beau-Rivage Palace. Located in 10 acres of private gardens on the banks of Lake Geneva, the elegant belle epoque buildings of the Beau-Rivage Palace command breathtaking views across the lake to the majestic Swiss and French Alps beyond. All 169 magnificent rooms, including 26 junior suites and 7 Executive suites are fully equipped with the latest technological features. The spacious individually decorated rooms with elegant furnishings and high ceilings are a hallmark of all accommodations. Most of the rooms have superb views of Lake Geneva and the Alps beyond and have a Jacuzzi or balcony. Moreover, there is the magnificent Sandoz ballroom as well as 11 other conference rooms with a choice of either classic or contemporary decor and high-tech equipment with air conditioning and natural daylight to provide a consistently top-of-the-range service. 
The exclusive concept of CINQ MONDES welcomes you to a unique spa experience with rituals from the entire world. It includes an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, 8 treatment rooms as well as a fully equipped gym and a VIP "Suite de Felicite a deux" with private garden.
Experience the three restaurants. La Rotonde, the one star Michelin restaurant with seasonal menus and an impressive selection of wines; the Cafe Beau-Rivage a more casual place to enjoy a "brasserie-style" menu or the Miyako Lausanne, the refined and stylish sushi restaurant.
Moreover, two bars are available, each with its own swing and vibe. The Bar Anglais has a remarkable choice of rare whiskies and cigars, whereas Le BaR is certainly a place to enjoy listening to the tunes of the live entertainment every night. Whether you are traveling on business or leisure, the Beau-Rivage Palace provides the impeccable service and the small, yet essential, details needed to make your stay truly unforgettable.

SOUCES:  www.fivestaralliance.com/luxury_hotel/lausanne

Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, AUSTRALIA

It's time to discover the delights of Darling Harbour and enjoy the surrounds of Sydney CBD with Crowne Plaza. Excitement, refreshment, and discovery await with only minutes walk to Sydney's best tourist and shopping attractions including Cockle Bay, Chinatown, Queen Victoria Building, and Darling Harbour. All the best entertainment and dining options are at our doorstep. 

We understand that getting around with ease is a must for every journey, that's why we are easily accessible from the Cross City Tunnel coming from the airport, the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the North and all other access points from greater Sydney. Plus we have our concierge team on standby making it simple to get where you want to go. After your day, walk into Crowne Plaza's modern design, friendly faces and retire into one of our many guest rooms featuring a selection to accommodate the corporate traveler if you're on business. Or larger rooms with additional bedding if you're with a group or have the family over for the weekend. 
Feel like a little more? Then upgrade to a Crowne Plaza Club Room, including complimentary club breakfast, evening drinks/canapes and access to our Club Floor to relax into the comfy lounges overlooking Darling Harbour. Wake up to breakfast at Redsalt and say good morning to our egg chef; ready to prepare your eggs just the way you like them, move on to squeeze your own favorite juice then watch and smell the croissants as they bake fresh before your eyes in our pastry oven.  With easy access, plenty to see and do and a superior hotel with extensive facilities, you'll agree the The Place To Meet is Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour.

SOURCES:   www.fivestaralliance.com/luxury_hotel/sydney

Hong Kong, The Peninsula

The Peninsula Hong Kong has long been hailed as one of the finest hotels in the world. Created 75 years ago in the glamorous 1920s, the legendary "Grande Dame of the Far East" continues to set hotel standards worldwide, offering a blend of the best of Eastern and Western hospitality in an atmosphere of unmatched classical grandeur and timeless elegance. The Peninsula Hong Kong offers the ultimate in luxury accommodations with the most spacious hotel rooms and suites in Hong Kong. Each one of the hotel's opulent guest rooms is comfortable and stylish and equipped with advanced technology for the convenience of hotel guests - underlined, of course, by the world-famous Peninsula service. 

The hotel's celebrated fleet of Rolls-Royce limousines, together with The Peninsula's helicopter shuttle service from the hotel's rooftop helipad, offer hotel guests luxurious transportation to and from Hong Kong International Airport and around Hong Kong. 

The restaurants and bars at The Peninsula Hong Kong are among the most exclusive and most elegant in Hong Kong. Renowned as one of the best French restaurants in Asia, Gaddi's is Hong Kong's most elegant dining experience while Felix offers a sleek and stylish city rendezvous with stunning views across the harbor. High tea at The Peninsula's The Lobby is a Hong Kong institution, and the best authentic Cantonese food in town is served at Spring Moon. 

The Peninsula Spa is one of Hong Kong's most luxurious hotel spa facilities, complete with a state-of-the-art Health Club, huge Roman-style swimming pool, and beauty and hairdressing salon. The pool opens onto the hotel's sun terrace, providing an incredible view of Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island.

SOURCES:  www.fivestaralliance.com

MADRID, Maria Elena Palace

This elegant, continental-style hotel boasts an excellent location in the historic centre of Madrid, making it ideal for any type of visit. 

Start the day with a delicious breakfast, served beneath the colourful glass roof of the hotel restaurant. After that, you will find sightseeing easy thanks to the hotel’s privileged setting, set between Gran Vía and the city’s focal point of Puerta del Sol. From here you will quickly find other attractions such as Plaza Mayor, the Royal Palace, the Retiro Park and the 3 world-class galleries. 

In the evening, return to the hotel’s MEP restaurant to enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine made with creative touches from around the world. You can then retire to your room to relax in the hydromassage shower unit.

Hotel Rooms: 87. Hotel Chain: CHH Hoteles.

SOURCES:   www.booking.com/hotels/hotel/es/maria-elena-palace.

Washington DC, Crowne Plaza-Hotel

Washington’s "Crowne Jewel" has a new look and a new name, the Hamilton Crowne Plaza-Washington DC hotel. Restoration of this 1920s, boutique style hotel combines the tradition of Washington with modern amenities, including high speed Internet, a fitness center and a business center. A specially created women’s floor is designed with safety in mind. The new decor embraces a residential style with a focus on elegance and comfort, and features all the amenities of a first class hotel.

The pet friendly Crowne Plaza Washington hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of many Washington DC attractions: the White House, Smithsonian museums, Verizon Center, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, DuPont Circle, and Washington DC Convention Center. The hotel is one block from the orange and blue line ofMcPherson Metro station and 5 miles from Reagan National Airport.

With 7 elegantly appointed meeting rooms and an adjacent conference facility, the Hamilton Crowne Plaza is The Place to Meet, particularly if you need video conferencing capabilities andwireless high speed Internet access. Enjoy contemporary American fare and a casual setting in the 14K Restaurant, conversation and comfort at the unique round bar in the 14K Lounge.

Location. Location. Location. The Hamilton Crowne Plaza hotelis the place for business and leisure travelers in downtown Washington.

 SOURCES:  www.ichotelsgroup.com/

LONDON, NY HOTEL

I was a little bit apprehensive having read other reviews of Hotel Bernina, but I was pleasantly surprised. If you're the kind of person whose holiday/break will be ruined by a stain on a carpet or less than 5 star accommodation (for considerably less than 5 star prices) then maybe you should give this hotel a miss. Was unfortunately booked here on a recent business trip. I had to check out three nights early due to the horridness of this hotel. The walls were so thin that I could not sleep. I could hear the televisions loud and clear on both sides of my room and from the room below. I could hear the man next door... more

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SWISS, Hotel Bernina

Hotel Bernina offers its guests a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, characterized by the high quality of their services, ideal for both holidays or for business trips.
The spacious hall of this three star hotel in Milan is furnished with taste, warmth and elegance: boiserie wall panels, marble floors and comfortable sofas to read on.
The permanent exhibition of contemporary artists adds an extra touch to the uniqueness of the atmosphere.

Each morning our guests can have a generous breakfastwith fresh, natural products: all sorts of cereals and fruit juices, yoghurt, croissants and eggs prepared in every way possible.
And you can go to our bar for a coffee or an aperitif at any time of the day.

Hotel Bernina also offers an Internet area with a fiber optic line for quick, economic connection to Internet.

SOURCES:  www.hotelbernina.com

LONDON, Knightsbridge hotel

Located opposite the V&A Museum, this Knightsbridge hotel combines elegant Edwardian architecture with tasteful contemporary design. 

The hotel's location in the heart of Knightsbridge makes it an ideal base for central London, with exclusive shopping and famous museums on your doorstep. 

Enjoy a drink or light meal in the glamorous 1606 lounge bar, or a delicious carvery dinner in Palette restaurant. Guests of The Rembrandt also have reduced-rate access to Aquilla Health and Fitness, a private health club adjacent to the hotel.

Rooms: 195

SOURCES:   www.europe-hotelrooms.com

PARIS, Hôtel De Crillon

Of all the luxury hotels in Paris, Hôtel de Crillon is the richest in history and culture. Indulge in a luxurious stay in a famous hotel in the heart of Paris. 

Hotel de Crillon offers 103 rooms, 39 suites and five luxury apartments. They all offer magnificent views of the Place de la Concorde, the interior courtyards and gardens or the Avenue Gabriel. 

Plunge into a world of comfort and attention at Hôtel de Crillon. Discover the many services offered by the hotel to make your stay truly enjoyable. The services range from dedicated attentions for women and efficient guest and concierge services, to a fully equipped gym and business centre. 

Hotel de Crillon boasts a privileged location in the heart of Paris. It offers easy access to the international airports, the congress centres, business districts, exclusive shops and attractions.

Rooms: 147

Hotel Chain: Concorde

sources:   www.europe-hotelrooms.com/

The Flower of the East, Iran

Resembling a Flower as its name suggest, the luxury Persian seven-star hotel, ‘The flower of the East’ is located on Kish Island in Iran and is due to be completed by 2010. t is clear that the demand for luxurious living while on the road is very high and we are sure that this trend will continue to be strong. The Economist reported on the rise of the Gulfstates on how their property boom seems to just keep going. It is therefore no surprise to see much of these seven star hotels appear in these countries.

SOURCES:   www.overseaspropertymall.com/.../

The Centaurus Hotel Islamabad, PAKISTAN

The $350 million, 7-Star Centaurus Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan will help to put this country on the map for international travellers once the project is completed around 2010. The complex is designed by WS Atkins PLC, whose portfolio includes the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, and the Bahrain World Trade Center in Bahrain. It is a project of the Pak Gulf Construction (Pvt) Ltd (PGCL) in Islamabad. Pak Gulf construction company is a joint venture between Al Tamimi (Saudi Arabia) and Sardar Builders (Pakistan).

Besides serving residential, commercial, and business purposes, the complex is intended to symbolise the growth of Pakistan, and to enable it to host international conferences and seminars in Pakistan's capital city. The $350 million complex is planned to have a 37-story, 7 star deluxe hotel, with two 21-story residential towers, a 25-story corporate office tower, and a 5-story shopping mall.. The complex will have a parking lot to accommodate over 2,000 vehicles. It is designed to withstand up to 9.5 magnitude earthquakes and is scheduled to be completed in 2010.

SOURCES:  www.overseaspropertymall.com/

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

This hotelwas named the worlds finest hotel in the middle east in 2007. Featuring some out of this world indulgence, staying in this hotel would be like stepping into thousand and one night.Huge plush pillows, plasma TV, private butler service, laptops in each room, wireless Internet, private check in and much more will delight visitors to this splendid seven star hotel.There are several more planned high prestige hotels in various stages of development. Whilst some are scheduled to be completed next month other are not likely to see the light of the day till 2010.

SOURCES:  www.overseaspropertymall.com/

Dubai Helicopter Tours

Travel & Culture Services is proud to present the following helicopter tours of Dubai. Our partners Aero Gulf in Dubai has 2 types of helicopters. Bell Helicopter 206 Series and 212 Series. 206 series carries 4 - 5 people and 212 carries 6-8.

Half hour Dubai flyover (Aprox 2 hours total 30 minutes flying time)
Pick up from your hotel drive to the Helipad 30 minutes before the flight check in The helipad and board on your helicopter on your flight you will see Dubai Creek, Business Bay, Burj Dubai Tower, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Jumeirah Palm, Dubai Marina and many more land marks of Dubai. Above cost Includes Pick up from your hotel to Dar Al Masaif Helepad and drop back to your hotel

Helicopter flight for 30 minutes,Helicopter rental is also available for more time if needed Please contact us for details. TERMS & CONDITIONS: 

• All bookings are subject to helicopter availability, 
* passenger weights and weather conditions.
• All trips have to be booked in advance. 
• Flight paid in full prior to departure. 
• Providing clear passport copies of all passengers. 
• Weights of all the passengers and number of cameras 
(handheld camera) that will be brought onboard. 
• Cancellation fee: (if less than 24 hours of notice) is 
50% of the full amount.

• Passengers have to go through metal detector search 
prior to flight. 
• Check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time. 
• No baggage allowed to be carried onboard. 
• Original passports required on the day of flight. 
• ** All Rates are subject to change.

SOURCES: http://dubai.travel-culture.com/dubai-helicopter-tour.shtml

THE DUBAI TOWERS

Real buildings have CURVES, baby! Why can't amazing things like this be built here in the shitty ol' U.S. of A.?! That old rectangular-based model for skyscrapers is so last season...or century, really. he international real estate development and investment arm of Dubai Holding, today announced the commencement of construction work for its highly anticipated 'Dubai Towers - Dubai'. I think we have a 8th wonder of the modern world in making. The Dubai Towers are the most mesmerizing piece of architecture that is to hit the world in this century, at least in my opinion. "The four towers, ranging from 54 to 97 floors, are clustered to form a choreographed sculpture, representing the movement of candlelight", the architect write in their press release from January this year. I love the structure of the building. It looks so complex. I love the curves of the towers and how they look like they are just slightly twisting. The twists and waves are extremely subtle, but you can't possible not notice them. The effect is so elegant it leaves you breathless. Honestly, I'd make a trip to Dubai only to look at these towers (and manage some shopping as well!). The four towers, ranging from 54 to 97 floors take inspiration from a flickering candleflame.

SOURCES:     www.ameinfo.com

Burj Al Arab

The Burj Al Arab (Arabic: برج العرب‎,Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m (1,050 ft), it is the second tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel. However, the structure of the unfinished Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea is 9 m (30 ft) taller than the Burj Al Arab, and the Rose Tower, also in Dubai, topped Burj Al Arab's height at 333 m (1,090 ft), becoming the world's tallest hotel.^[3][4][5] The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation and to mimic the sail of a boat.

Construction of Burj Al Arab began in 1994. It was built to resemble the sail of a dhow, a type of Arabian vessel. Two "wings" spread in a V to form a vast "mast", while the space between them is enclosed in a massive atrium. The architect Tom Wright said "The client wanted a building that would become an iconic or symbolic statement for Dubai; this is very similar to Sydney with its Opera House, or Paris with the Eiffel Tower. It needed to be a building that would become synonymous with the name of the country."

The architect and engineering consultant for the project was Atkins, the United Kingdom's largest multidisciplinary consultancy. The hotel was built by South African construction contractor Murray & Roberts. The hotel cost US$650 million to build.

sources: wikipedia.com

Burj Al Arab's Royal Suite Hotel

The ultra-opulent Burj Al Arab hotel, symbol of Dubai's excess, has just receivedfour new custom Rolls-Royce Phantom limousines, pushing its total fleet of Phantoms to 10. Produced by Rolls' Bespoke Programme, the cars' interiors feature Grecian key marquetry applied to the wood veneer, and the distinctive Burj Al Arab logo embroidered into the leather headrests. The cars are all white like the exterior of the hotel itself, which is home to the $18,000-per-night Royal Suite, one of the world's most expensive hotel rooms. Last year we wrote aboutthe bespoke Rolls created for the Four Seasons George V in Paris with a customHermès interior.

SOURCES:    www.luxist.com

Hotel Mediterranean Palace, Playa de las Americas

Overview The largest and best known of the Mare Nostrum Resort Hotels, the Mediterranean Palace is built in a tiered half-moon, around the spectacular pool area. Separated from the sea only by its much smaller sister hotel, the Sir Anthony.

Relaxation The magnificent pool area, reached by a sweeping staircase, is the day-time focal point, with plants and shrubs adding colour. Sun loungers, parasols and towels provided. The impressive interior has a cool lounge and many quiet corners to talk and read.

Special Features Hairdresser and beauty salon. Boutique. 'Adam and Eve' naturist terrace and pool.

Accommodation 535 rooms and suites. All have bath, shower, hairdryer, minibar, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, air conditioning and balcony/terrace. Suites also available, 12 only also having a private plunge pool on a large solarium/terrace. Pool view rooms/suites are on the sea side of the hotel and most do have a view of the sea. 24-hour room service.

Open All year...Official Category 5 star

Described below are the overall facilities and features of the resort.

Location At the southern end of Playa de las Americas, adjacent to the promenade, which stretches round the bay to Los Cristianos, and the recently extended beach. Close by is an excellent shopping centre, as well as a wide choice of restaurants, cafeterias and bars.

Bars/Dining Within the resort, guests of Hotels Cleopatra, Marco Antonio, Julio Cesar and Sir Anthony staying on half (except buffet option) or full board have a choice of 8 speciality restaurants for lunch and/or dinner (flexible on a daily basis); plus, for a modest supplement, the option of dinner in the Sir Anthony’s Windsor Restaurant, or dinner, dance and show at the Piramide Restaurant. Guests of the Mediterranean Palace will pay a supplement to eat in any of the other Resort restaurants. The Club House will make reservations for guests. There is bar service by day at each of the pools and in the evenings each hotel except the Julio Cesar has its own piano bar.

Entertainment At lunch time, live music from 13.00-15.00 in the pool area of the Mediterranean Palace and the pool terrace of the Cleopatra, Julio Cesar and Marco Antonio. In the evenings as well as the Piano Bars, live music for dancing from the Lucius Martin Orchestra in the Mediterranean Palace after dinner followed by a 30 minute live show (different each night), then the Orchestra again until midnight. Music also in the Piramide, where guests can have a drink and dance and, at weekends, the discotheque is open. There is a wide variety of entertainment for adults and children including sports activities, Latin American dance tuition, theme parties at the Beach Club and Piramide Restaurant.

Sports Tennis courts, squash, mini golf, aerobics and multi-gym. Mountain bikes, football, volleyball and archery. For golfers, the resort has special arrangements with 4 courses for discounts and pre-booked tee-off times.

Special Features Mare Nostrum Spa Centre with discounts for guests on health and beauty treatments. Sea trips on the Mare Nostrum’s own glass bottomed boat the “Lady Shelley” at special rates.

For Children Mini Clubs Willy (4 to 8 years); Sailors (9 to 12) and Surfers (13 to 16). Playground, plus pools at the Mediterranean Palace and one next to the Romanesque Pool. Children’s menu. Baby-sitting arranged (charge).

sources www.robertbroadtravel.co.uk

The Venetian

the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino is the largest AAA Five-Diamond rated Resort in the Americas. [1] This Venice-themed luxury hotel and casino is located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, on the site of the old Sands Hotel. The Venetian is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.

The Venetian has 4,049 suites and a 120,000 sq ft (11,000 m2) casino. It is located on the east side of the Strip, between Harrah's and the The Palazzo.

Combined with the adjacent Sands Expo Convention Center and The Palazzo Hotel and Casino Resort, The Venetian is a part of the largest hotel and resort complex in the world --- featuring 8,108 hotel rooms and suites, outnumbering the MGM Grand.[1]

On November 26, 1996, 8 years after it was bought by Sheldon Adelson, the Sands Hotel was imploded to make way for The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. Ground was broken April 14, 1997.

The resort opened on May 3, 1999 with flutter of white doves, sounding trumpets and singing gondoliers, with actress Sophia Loren joining The Venetian Chairman and Owner, Sheldon G. Adelson, in christening the first motorized gondola. Built at a cost of $1.5 billion, it was one of the most expensive resorts of its kind when it opened. A brief time line of the hotel's history:

September 24, 1997 — Announcement that the Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes will be managed by Forest City Commercial Management.
November 14, 1997 — $1,000,000,000 financial package secured.
August 18, 1998 — Venetian Resort tops out.
August 24, 1998 — Venetian begins accepting room reservations, by phone and on-line.
May 3, 1999 — Grand opening of first phase of complex.
October 7, 2001 — The Guggenheim Hermitage Museum opened within the resort, featuring its first collection: Masterpieces and Master Collectors: Impressionist and Early Modern Paintings.
August 30, 2002 — The museum opened its second collection: Art Through the Ages: Masterpieces of Painting from Titian to Picasso.
May 15, 2003 — Museum opens third exhibit: American Pop Icons.
June 27, 2003 — The Venezia at the Venetian opened as an additional tower, adding 1,013 suites and a new wedding chapel.
November 7, 2003 — Museum opens exhibit: A Century of Painting: From Renoir to Rothko, featuring paintings by Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso, van Gogh, Renoir, and others.
March 19, 2004 — "The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday reluctantly imposed an agreed-upon $1 million fine on The Venetian for rigging contests and violating state gaming regulations but only after chastising other state agencies for not pursuing the case more vigorously. Chairman Peter Bernhard and Commissioner Art Marshall, who called the violations the "most serious" they have dealt with during their tenures on the commission, criticized the state attorney general's office and the Gaming Control Board for taking a year to bring the eight-count complaint before the commission. ... "This is the most serious complaint I've seen since I've been on the commission. The issues go to the heart of the integrity of the industry," Bernhard said. ... The Asian high roller at the center of the case, who was also the big loser in the casino over the Chinese New Year weekend in 2002, was preselected to win a Mercedes-Benz. The complaint said a Venetian executive who rigged the drawing with a cohort hid the winning ticket in his shirtsleeve and pretended to draw it randomly from a batch of entries before announcing the "winning" ticket."[2]
October 10, 2005 — Blue Man Group officially opens at the Blue Man Theatre.
June 24, 2006 — Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular opened at a new theatre at the Venetian.[3]

The Casino at the Venetian offers more than 122 casino games. In addition to slot machines and table games, there is a state-of-the-art sports lounge.

The Venetian has an extensive indoor retail mall called the Grand Canal Shoppes, which covers 500,000 square feet (50 000 m²).

In addition to the lake in front of the casino, canals on the second floor of building, in the shopping mall, are used to provide gondola rides. The hotel also hosts the Las Vegas Madame Tussauds wax museum. There are usually two wax figures outside of the attraction. The celebrity figures outside rotate to new celebs several times a month.

The Venetian hosts 17 acclaimed restaurants, including Bouchon, which is the vision of Time Magazine's “America's Best Chef”, Thomas Keller and Piero Selvaggio's Valentino, featuring the Italian cuisine from James Beard Award-winning Chef Luciano Pellegrini. Because the hotel is composed of suites, the hotel contains an upscale specialty store that sells produce, meats, and other items for cooking.

In addition to shopping at the Grand Canal Shoppes, The Venetian offers plenty of other things to do, including:

Blue Man Group — an explosive show in the 1760-seat Blue Man Theatre
Wayne Brady: Making %@it Up - a comedy improvisation, song and dance revue starring Brady, improv partner Jonathan Mangum, singers, dancers, and a four-piece band
Canyon Ranch SpaClub — a 69,000 sq ft (6,400 m2) health spa and fitness center
Convention space — 1.9 million sq ft (180,000 m²), including the 1,200,000 sq ft (111,000 m2) Sands Expo convention center
A new production of Andrew Lloyd Weber's musical The Phantom of the Opera entitled Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular, which runs 95 minutes long and new special effects only seen at the Venetian. The Phantom Theater was custom built to resemble the Palais Garnier.
Pool Deck — a 5-acre (20,000 m2) deck above the fourth level of the Venetian Tower, featuring 3 pools and a hot tub
Tao Nightclub — 10,000 square foot (1,000 m²) high-energy nightclub located within the Tao “Asian Temple” Entertainment Complex.
Aquaknox - a medium sized quaint and elegant restaurant that specializes in seafood

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Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel

The Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel is Houston’s largest convention hotel. This contemporary $285 million, 24-story facility offers 1,200 guest rooms and over 91,000 square feet of meeting space.

A Continuum® Building Management System for the entire hotel utilizes a special three-mode sequence of operation for guest room Fan Coil Units (FCUs) and a customized TAC Smart Sensor user interface in each room. The entire hotel is centrally controlled and monitored by an TAC's CyberStation® front-end workstation located in the hotel Operations offices.

sources www.tac.com/us

Barack’s New Cadillac Presidential Limousine

After next week’s presidential inauguration for Barack Obama, he’ll be riding around in a new Cadillac Presidential Limousine, which General Motors has published photos of a week before the historical event. The latest Cadillac Presidential Limousine is a completely new design, succeeding the DTS Presidential Limousine that debuted in 2004 and was used by George Bush.However, as is the case with all presidential limos, Obama’s new extra long company car comes with bulletproof glazing, special run-flat tires and of course, an immense mass of body armor. X-ray
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Amazing Stretch Limousines - From Smart Cars To Maybach's

COMFORTABLE LIMOUSINE

The Maybach 62 S now as the fourth and latest variant of the model range of luxury limousine company Maybach. It is particularly suitable for being chauffeur driven and meets the highest standards with regard to space, comfort and dynamism.

With this perfect combination defines the Maybach 62 S which sets new standards at the top of the car industry and is also the tradition of the legendary Maybach limousines cater to the elite of the international limousine users.

Externally is the Maybach 62 S model has a modified front end with a more developed, powerful cooler design. New, distinctive 20-inch spoke wheels and the revised design of the light units. Like the 57 S model is the new Maybach 62 S in a monochrome only these two types reserved for black or a silver hue elaborately painted.

Upon request, customers can also choose the new special paint in shimmering white. A discreet “62 S” logo adorns the front fenders in the area below the A pillar and the rear lid, and a revised rear apron with two integral, trapezoidal tailpipes of the exhaust system signals the high performance potential of the 62 S. This dynamic and elegant appearance illustrated in State that the Maybach 62 S under the luxury-car driver own class.

ertainly Maybach style expresses the extravagant luxury and outstanding comfort in the interior of the 62 S. There are high-quality materials in typical Maybach fashion, with perfect craftsmanship. Carefully coordinated applications of fine piano lacquer and sporty carbon create an atmosphere of exclusive elegance. A newly designed, precious leather interior is also striking and tasteful accents.

For superior performance in any situation, a Mercedes-AMG advanced V12 engine. The twelve-cylinder power plant in the Maybach 62 S produced from a six litre engine capacity thanks to water charged air-cooling.

LIMOUSINE INSURANCE

GMi are one of the leading specialist providers of Limousine Insurance and we offer a comprehensive package to suit your individual requirements, thus enabling you to operate in the safe knowledge that all your insurance needs have been fully covered. We are able to secure very competitive rates with major insurers.

Benefits & Cover available for Limousines: Cover for all stretch limos - including Hummers, Escapades & Excursions Comprehensive / TPFT / TPO cover Unlimited windscreen cover Free breakdown cover Free legal expenses Company cars & owner drivers New & experienced drivers Drivers 25+ Special introductory deals Discounted fleet rates for 2 or more vehicles

As leading specialists of Wedding Car Insurance, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer you a comprehensive package to suit your individual requirements. Due to our success, we have been able to secure very competitive rates with many major insurers.

• Benefits and Cover available for Wedding Cars: All wedding vehicles including stretch limos, Kit cars used for wedding hire, Comprehensive cover, Unlimited windscreen cover, Agreed value, Free breakdown cover, Free legal expenses, Replacement vehicle in the event of a non-fault accident, Limited mileage discounts, Excess from £150, Special introductory deals, Discounted fleet rates for 2 or more vehicles

• For a Limousine Insurance quote, please complete our online Enquiry Form or call our friendly and professional team for an immediate quotation on:

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LIMOUSINE FR SPECIAL AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION

nformation services at all Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport terminals are available in either of Canada's official languages (French or English) as well as many foreign languages reflecting Montreal's multicultural mosaic. Mobile passenger information representatives are found throughout each terminal to assist airport customers. Uniforms and identification tags make them easily visible. Information services are also available by visiting the airport link below.

Every customer is a VIP. Rely on us and leave your worries behind. If you are seeking a superior limousine service, safety and reliability, count on us. We promise you the absolute best. Montreal Airport Limousine .com is a limo service company handling your limousine rental needs for Airport Montreal and around the globe. Our Airport Sedan reps can help you find and book limousine services in Montreal. Montreal Airport Limousine .com and its affiliates provide a wide range of limousine services, from airport limos, local and long distance limousine travel, to limo tours, business trip limousines, and large event limo transportation services. The professional, well-dressed drivers and comfortable luxury sedans provide that extra touch of class at rates very comparable to traditional taxi service.

Pressed for time and looking for a little extra? Find it on the trip to the airport... let someone else do the driving. Montreal Airport Limousine's private service offers a fleet of 6 or 8 passenger luxury limousines and first-class sedans are here to make your life easier. Limousine services is available to Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport 24 hours a day!.

Montreal Airport Limo & Limousine Services for Dorval ( Pierre Elliot Trudeau ) ADM - YUL. We are a provider of limo services in Montreal and in cities in Quebec. We have a extensive Montreal limousine and Montreal airport sedan services. Whatever your airport limousine service needs may be in Montreal, Montreal Airport Limousines can help you. Montreal Airport Limousine handles limousine transportation to and from Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau to downtown Montreal. Our corporate limo services are available 24 hours a day. Montreal Airport LimousineWe provide variety of transportation services from corporate events to leisure outing and between Airports, Hotels and Resorts and handle major clients for Conventions and Conferences in Montreal.Welcome to the wonderful city of Montreal. After you collect your luggage and make your way through customs, it is time to get you on the move!The limousine pick-up procedures differ depending on what terminal you have arrived in.If you have arrived at:TERMINAL 1 : Exit the terminal and proceed to the "Pre-arranged area" on the outside platform. It is located across the roadways, at the lower level parking. When you arrive, give the commissioner your name and ask for Montreal Limo Service Inc. Any commissioner with an "X" on the front of their uniform can guide you.