Wednesday, February 8th, 2012


GRAND CANYON WEST One of the most recognizable and popular travel magazines, Travel + Leisure, has crowned the Grand Canyon Skywalk as the “best new bridge.”  Located at Grand Canyon West’s Eagle Point, the Skywalk is the only place where visitors can step out onto a glass walkway nearly 4000 feet above the floor of the Grand Canyon.  The Skywalk won by a large margin in the United States and beat out all other daring bridges around the world.

 
Grand Canyon SkywalkTop New Bridges

1. Grand Canyon Skywalk, Arizona
2. Henderson Waves Pedestrian Bridge, Singapore
3. Millau Viaduct, Millau, France
4. Ponte della Costituzione, Venice, Italy
5. Langkawi Sky Bridge, Langkawi, Malaysia

 


Travel + Leisure
conducted an online survey in 2011 to discover their readers’ top new landmarks of the world. The magazine defines “New landmarks” as any landmarks that opened after 1996. The Skywalk opened in March of 2007. Some 60 landmarks were rated in different categories such as skyscrapers, parks, museums and, of course, bridges.

The article can be seen at http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/top-new-landmarks-2012

About Hualapai Tourism:
Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, which is wholly owned and operated by the Hualapai Nation, manages Grand Canyon West, Hualapai River Runners (whitewater rafting), Hualapai Ranch and the Hualapai Lodge. Grand Canyon West is a collection of viewpoints and attractions spread over 9000 acres of the Grand Canyon’s West Rim in Northwest Arizona, just 120 miles east of Las Vegas, Nevada. Grand Canyon West is the only place in the Canyon where visitors can access a boat ride on the Colorado River via helicopter and is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass walkway 4000 ft above the canyon floor.

For more information and reservations contact www.momentotravel.com.au or by call 1300 300 713 - internationally at +61 2 9213 0000

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Sunday, November 20th, 2011


Aston Hotels & Resorts

Fodor’s 100 Honors Waimea Plantation Cottages

In a New Category: “Local Flavor”

As Hawaii’s “Go To” Hotel for a “Truly Authentic Experience”

 

HONOLULU, HI (November 17, 2011) – Aston Hotels & Resorts, an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced that its Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages has been named to the exclusive list of 100 resorts worldwide, honored in the expanded Fodor’s 100: Hotel Awards 2011. As part of the 75th anniversary year of Fodor’s Travel, the awards were recently presented in New York City and included eight new categories.

According to Arabella Bowen, executive editorial director for Fodor’s Travel, the 2011 hotels were selected for the style, service and quality that discerning travelers seek. “Our editors and writers travel the globe each year to scout hotels, and the Fodor’s 100 Hotels represent the best of the best.” Bowen added that Fodor’s understands that choosing where to stay is one of the most important decisions a traveler makes.

With only 13 properties honored in the “Local Flavor” category, Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages, located on the island of Kauai, fits the Fodor’s description of “go-to hotels for a truly authentic experience.” Each hotel was selected for conveying authentic and locally relevant experiences around the globe. The list ranges from Quebec, Canada to Durham, England, Switzerland, Greece and Montana.

Kelvin Bloom, president of Aston Hotels & Resorts, expressed his appreciation to the hundreds of travel writers and editors who selected the winning resorts. “We are delighted that Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages was chosen for this extraordinary distinction for the 2011 awards. This unique property truly offers a one-of- a-kind experience that we’re pleased to share with the world.”

Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages

Set amidst a 27-acre coconut grove, Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages is a tranquil getaway, blending both nostalgic and modern cultures of Hawaii. This unique, oceanfront resort was created from restored historic sugar plantation homes updated with modern conveniences and hand-selected furnishings, giving it a nostalgic Hawaii feel. Its simple, comfortable charm, genuine history and beautiful grounds allow guests to enjoy an experience unlike any other in the islands. The hotel features an onsite restaurant, oceanfront wedding and event venues and a variety of activities ranging from beach volleyball to beachfront yoga. The only hotel in the Waimea area, Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages offers convenient access to Kauai’s famous Waimea Canyon, Kokee State Park, the Napali Coast and other notable attractions on Kauai’s south coast.

About Aston Hotels & Resorts

Aston Hotels & Resorts operates a diverse range of condominium resorts and hotels with accommodations from hotel rooms and condominium suites, to villas and cottages that suit any lifestyle, taste or budget. Based in Honolulu, the company manages over 4,300 units in over 27 properties on the four major Hawaiian Islands, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Sun Valley, Idaho, and Lake Las Vegas, Nev. For more information, visit Momento or call toll free 1300 300 713.

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