The Yachts of Seabourn’s highly anticipated new yacht Seabourn Sojourn navigated the River Thames and arrived at London with the early morning sun on Friday, June 4, 2010.  Built by the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy, Sojourn is the second of three new luxury cruising vessels joining Seabourn’s fleet in three years, representing a 216 percent increase in capacity for the company.

“We are very pleased to introduce Seabourn Sojourn to London and to the world,” said Pamela C. Conover, Seabourn’s President and CEO.  ”She is a beauty inside and out, offering luxurious accommodations, the finest cuisine and gracious, personalized service along with a sleek and stylish design. Sojourn will provide the exclusive and intimate experience that Seabourn is known for and our guests have come to love and enjoy,” she continued.

The 225-suite yacht offers an extraordinary travel experience, notable for its relaxed, sociable ambiance and highly personalized, intuitive service by nearly one staff member per guest.

Sojourn also offers the highest space-per-guest ratio in the industry, accommodating no more than 450 guests in spacious, ocean-view suites, 90 percent of which have private verandas. Top of the range suites include Grand Wintergarden Suites, offering 1,403 square feet of indoor and outdoor space; two bedrooms and bathrooms; a private, glass-enclosed solarium with tub and daybed; dining for six; two bars; whirlpool and three flat-screen televisions.  All suites feature separate living areas and bedrooms, writing desks with personalized stationery, iPod and MP3 connections and spacious granite bathrooms with separate bath and shower and twin sinks.

The largest spa on a luxury vessel, the two-deck Spa at Seabourn provides the ultimate pampering experience at sea.  Exceptional new amenities in the 11,400-square-foot spa include a Kneipp Walk, an herbal bath facility and aroma steam bath with salt inhalation.  For pure indulgence and relaxation, guests can reserve the canopied Spa Villa, with a whirlpool big enough for two, a private balcony for sunbathing, a double daybed and a full living room.

To satisfy gourmands, Sojourn offers culinary experiences in its four dining venues that rival the finest restaurants anywhere.  Guests will savor five-star dining at The Restaurant, with menus created by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer, or enjoy innovative small-plates tasting menus at the avant-garde Restaurant 2.  Both the indoor/outdoor Colonnade and casual poolside Patio Grill serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Guests can also enjoy meals from the Restaurant menu, served course by course in the comfort and privacy of their suite or on their veranda during extended service hours.  The dining venues, as well as the six bars and lounges, serve a full range of beverages, including fine wines and spirits, with Seabourn’s compliments.

Other highlights include two outdoor swimming pools, six outdoor whirlpools, and water sports from the unique fold-out marina.  Located on the top deck is The Retreat, featuring a contoured nine-hole mini golf course, a giant chess board, shuffleboard and stargazing in the evening.  On Deck 7 is Seabourn Square, an innovative “concierge lounge” with a library, upscale shops, outdoor terrace, computer center and coffee bar.

Sojourn will be moored mid-river for two days of inaugural celebrations on June 4 and 5.  British supermodel and fashion icon Twiggy will officially name the vessel during a glittering ceremony on the evening of June 4.  On the following day, the company has donated Sojourn to the non-profit organization, Breast Cancer Haven, as the venue for a gala fundraising event to celebrate the charity’s 10th anniversary.

On June 6, Sojourn will begin her maiden season from London, and sail 12- to 14-day voyages during the summer to the Baltic, Scandinavia, Russia, Norwegian Fjords, and Scotland, as well as several Mediterranean voyages in the fall.  Following a 12-day transatlantic cruise, the yacht will operate a series of Caribbean voyages in the winter from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.  On Jan. 5, 2011, Sojourn will embark on a world cruise from Los Angeles to London via the South Pacific, New Zealand, around Western Australia, Indonesia and Southeast Asia, India, Arabia and the Mediterranean.  Rates for the full 111-day world cruise begin at $49,995 per person, based on double occupancy.

For a limited time, Seabourn is offering two-for-one cruise fares with included round-trip air, or cruise-only fares featuring savings up to 65 percent.  The promotion is valid for Seabourn voyages in Europe departing between June and November 2010.  Nine-to-12-day voyages on the new Seabourn Sojourn in Northern Europe start from $4,999 per person, cruise-only or $6,400 with inclusive air. Inclusive air is available from 40 North American gateways.  Certain other restrictions apply.

For more information, contact a travel agent, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.

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“When you are at the top of your game, it’s easy to forget the innovation that got you there. At Spa Ojai we are continually working to set new standards in the spa world,” said Gloria Ah Sam, director of Spa Ojai.  ”We see Spa Ojai as an incubator for the finest spa programs that can be delivered, for both the body and the mind.”

Spa Ojai has an extensive menu of treatments, ranging from traditional massages, body treatments and facials to exclusive signatures, such as the Kuyam experience.  Kuyam is a native Chumash word, which means “a place to rest together.”  The treatment combines cleansing mud and dry heat inhalation therapy with guided meditation.

The Artist’s Cottage provides unique experiences designed to spark your creativity, reinforcing the notion that spa experiences should be all encompassing.  Guests are invited to explore their ingenuity by trying one of the studio classes available, offering everything from glass painting to silverpoint drawing.  The Apothecary allows guests to custom blend aromatic oils used therapeutically, creating an individualistic experience.

The Spa also offers Mind & Body Programs ranging from guided hikes to private Tai Chi lessons.  For guests ages 13 to 15, teen facials designed to illuminate their young complexions can be followed by a “Show Me How Make-Up Lesson” with a make-up specialist.

“Our recent renovations reinforce our commitment to Spa Ojai,” remarked managing director Janis Clapoff. “The spa of the future is here and we stand committed to the excellence our clientele have come to expect from us.”

Since 1923, vacationing guests have sought the tranquil pleasures of the historic Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, an AAA Five Diamond property located on 220 tree-shaded acres offering an incredible golf course ranked as one of the finest in North America. Located 35 minutes south of Santa Barbara, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is approximately 90 minutes north of LAX. Affirmed by its many prestigious awards and fresh from a $90 million renovation, this legendary Inn is one of North America’s unique hidden treasures. For reservations, contact 1-800-422-6524 or visit www.ojairesort.com

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Spa Ojai: Redefining the Spa Experience

When The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain opens in December, in conjunction with the resort, it promises to join the ranks of must-visit spas on the West Coast. With that in mind, the sparkling new 17,000-square-foot spa, which embraces the enchanting habitat of the southern Arizona’s Tortolita Mountains, will mark its debut with tempting, value-laden packages.

• Signature Spa Package. Starting at $449 per night, this package includes overnight deluxe guest room accommodations, two-50 minute Ritz-Carlton signature massages, American breakfast for two each morning and overnight valet parking.

• Sonoran Golf and Spa Escape Package. Starting at $529 per night (with a two-night minimum), this package includes deluxe guest room accommodations, American breakfast for two each morning, two 18-hole rounds of golf on the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course (home to the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championships), two 50-minute signature body treatments and overnight valet parking.

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain includes 14 private treatment rooms, two esthetic rooms, a hydrotherapy room, one Vichy shower and two oversized suites, ideal for couples and friends. Massages, facials and body treatments are available, as are skin prescriptions, touch therapy, body remedy and water cures. Also available are a full-service salon with two hair stations and three manicure stations and four pedicure chairs with views of the mountainside, as is a comprehensive fitness center. A co-ed relaxation lounge joins the two sides of the spa.

Guests will be able to view petroglyphs carved into the mountainsides from 300 B.C. to 1500 A.D. by the Hohokam Indians. At night, two built-in fire pits illuminate an outdoor terrace, ideal for partaking in the resort’s signature lunar massages and star gazing.

The spa’s boutique, meanwhile, features a selection of wonderful merchandise, appropriate to the desert environment, including spa apparel, candles, skin care and Sonoran mind and body wellness products.

The unique destination spa is part of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, the largest and most comprehensive Ritz-Carlton project in the continental United States. Guests will enjoy the finest cuisine, prepared by world-class chefs, along with The Ritz-Carlton’s unparalleled sophistication and personalized service throughout its 850 acres.

For more information on The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/DoveMountain/Spa.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
Nestled in the high Sonoran Desert is an invigorating playground where the adventurous can explore the lush desert along the Tortolitas Mountains and majestic Saguaro forest. The 850 acre property features a 250 room hotel, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, destination spa and luxury homes at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. The resort also features adventure programming, world class hiking, and is home to the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championships each spring in its striking canyon setting. This is a place where adventure and a gracious spirit of hospitality come to life. For reservation information, please call 1-800-241-3333 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain.

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Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dove Mountain To Debut With Attractive Packages

Lobby in the Absolute Hotel & Spa’s

Located in the heart of Limerick city center, Absolute Hotel & Spa’s unique design and river frontage setting makes it one of the city’s leading contemporary four-star hotels.

Absolute Hotel & Spa’s - Superior Room

The hotel’s 99 bedrooms range from comfortable standard rooms to chic suites and all offer spacious and stylish accommodation.

The hotel’s city center location makes it ideal for events, weddings, parties and private dining. Its conference center includes six, light and airy boardrooms that can cater for up to 200 delegates.

The Riverbank Restaurant offers exceptional dining facilities which flow out onto an outdoor terrace and specializes in international cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce.

Escape Beauty & Day Spa Treatment Room

The Escape Beauty & Day Spa offers the ultimate in luxury pampering with a wide selection of treatments and packages, including black mud facial and chocolate body wrap, make-up lessons as well more advanced treatments such as teeth-whitening and microdermabrasion.

Visit the website and make your reservation www.absolutehotel.com

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It’s a Contemporary Four Star Hotel in Limerick, Ireland

Kuö Spa Courtyard

Inspired from the vertile Costa Rican landscape. From facial treatments and massages with exclusive European and local products of high quality such as those from the Kerstin Florian House, and mineral cosmetic applications from renowned TIGI brand.

Alexandre Esmeraldo, General Manager of the Costa Rica Marriott, explained that at the Kuö Spa, his clients, in addition to finding harmony, will also obtain a total restoration between outer beauty and inner health.

At this new Costa Rica spa combinations are perfect. Luxury and technology, nature and relaxation.

Relax at Kuö Spa

Facial and corporate treatments come from delicate and autochthon ingredients, product of a rich fountain of natural resources. This means that benefits are obtained from mineral waters, mud, algae, herbal extracts and essential oils. Try the signature Costa Rica coffee scrub or one of the Earth, Water, Fire or Air Journeys that use natural resources such as thermal mineral water, mud, essential oils and herbs for your total being and to satisfy the body’s cravings for minerals and nutrients.

In the infrastructure aspect, Kuö Spa will greet its guests in rooms that come with humid treatment rooms furnished with Vichy Shower, hydro massage tub, Jacuzzis for men and women, among other pluses.

Besides counting with a private terrace, the new Spa is surrounded by exuberant vegetation and open space. There is a suite for couples equipped with a Swiss shower, hydro massage tub and outside shower.

Also, inside the building, a gymnasium equipped with the latest modern cardiovascular machines with on demand TVs, free weights area, anaerobic exercise area, beauty salon, among others can be found.

www.spacostaricamarriott.com
www.kuospa.com

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Coffee Inspired Luxury Spa Opens it’s Doors at Costa Rica Marriott

Great Hotels of the World (www.ghotw.com) member, Mandala Spa & Villas in Boracay Island, The Philippines, has launched an environmental initiative called The Treetment Project. As part of their green solutions, the project will see Mandala Spa & Villas plant a tree for every spa treatment purchased and every room night booked.

Each seedling will be planted and cared for by the Mandala Spa staff in government-designated and protected areas on Boracay island and on the Aklan mainland. Guests and spa users will have the option to name their tree and will be given updates on its growth and development.

This project is the first of its kind in the industry and Mandala Spa & Villas hope that others will follow their example.

Mandala Spa is considered one of Asia’s finest destination spas offering award-winning holistic therapies in an exclusive tropical sanctuary.

A large selection of treatments are offered including magic stone therapy massage, green coffee therapy, papaya and pineapple body polish and liquorice and green tea facial.

For more information or to book, please visit www.ghotw.com/mandala-spa

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Mandala Spa Launches Unique Environmental Initiative

The new spas, run by Amani African Spas, offer a full range of treatments and therapies in stunning surroundings to safari guests staying at any of their four luxury lodges.

The Amani Spa at Earth lodge mirrors the design of the lodge with treatment rooms built into the earth and natural textures and fabrics used for decoration. The 280 sqm spa has four treatment rooms (including two couple’s suites) a Zen meditation area, outdoor shower, hydrotherapy and Jacuzzi bath, heated pool and juice bar.

The 315 sqm Amani Spa at Bush Lodge offers three treatment suites with beautiful views onto the bush (including a couple’s suite with hydrofacility) an outdoor bath, shower and treatment area.

Both spas offer a complete range of holistic body, skin and beauty rituals, massages and treatments including Royal African potato body balm, African Rungu massage and Essence of Africa body balm. A selection of packages is also offered including a couple’s package. Africology, Essence of Africa products are used in both spas. This unique brand uses indigenous plants and essential oils in its products and is free from artificial preservatives, coloring and fragrances.

About the Hotel

Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is an unspoiled part of Africa ecologically and geographically integrated with the adjacent Kruger National Park. It is located in the game-rich and world-renowned Sabi Sand Wildtuin.

Sabi Sabi has achieved fame throughout the world as an acclaimed eco-tourism location, and has attracted celebrities including Anna Kournikova, Nelson Mandela, John McEnroe and Eva Herzogova. The reserve’s commitment to conservation and its attention to the finest of details promises you a completely unforgettable experience.

As the sun rises over the bushveld, awakening Africa’s big game, enjoy a genuine wildlife experience in a landscape of contrasts.

For further information on the hotel or to book please call UK: 0800 032 4254  or  for International: +1 972 894 1182 or visit www.ghotw.com/sabi-sabi.

Information Source and Photos courtesy of Great Hotels of the World.

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Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve Opens New Amani Spas

Great Hotels of the World represents some of the world’s finest independent hotels, and is delighted to announce the following hotel opening.

Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort and Villas, Rhodes, Greece.

Great Hotels of the World is delighted to announce the opening of Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa and Villas on 27 May 2009.

Part of the Atrium Hotels group, the 254-room Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort and Villas is located 74-km from Rhodes Town on the south-eastern coast of Rhodes amongst the unspoiled landscape of Lachania where the Mediterranean and Aegean seas meet.

The captivating scenery is combined with palatial architecture, a stunning spa and sea views to create the highest standard of luxury.

The 1750 m² AnaNeosis Thalasso Spa Center offers panoramic sea-views and includes a fully-equipped gym, sauna, hammam, multifunctional sea water pool and a variety of luxurious spa and beauty treatments. The spa co-operates exclusively with Thalgo & Tarrake, one of the leading Thalasso spa companies in the world.

Additional facilities include a wedding chapel, an 850sqm convention hall, floodlit tennis courts, archery, mini-golf, table tennis, basketball court, volleyball court, water slides and a selection of shops and boutiques.

For further information on the hotel or to book please call UK: 0800 032 4254, INT: +1 972 894 1182 or visit Atrium Prestige Thalasso Spa Resort and Villas

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Great Hotels of the World Announces Hotel Opening in Greece!

The exhibition: The „917“ theme shows amongst others the Porsche 917 KH Coupé (in front)

Forty years ago on March 13, 1969 at the Geneva International Motor Show, today’s Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche unveiled a car that, even by today’s standards, is underestimated when it is described as the “super sports car”: The Porsche 917. It became a legend as one of the fastest and most successful racing cars of all time.

Porsche fired the starting shot for Project 917 in June 1968, after the international motor sports authority or FIA had announced a class of “homologated sports cars” with up to five liters cubic capacity and a minimum weight of 800 kilograms. Under the supervision of Ferdinand Piëch, the stipulated 25 units of the new racing car model were completed by April 1969 so that the 917 could begin its racing career in the same year. After it initially dropped out of its first three races due to technical problems, the 917 success story began in August 1969 at a 1,000-kilometer race at the Österreichring with a victory by Jo Siffert and Kurt Ahrens.

The engine configuration of the 917 was just as unusual as its different car body versions: Behind the driver’s seat extended an air-cooled, twelve-cylinder engine with horizontal cylinders, whose crankshaft designated it as a 180-degree V engine. The 520 HP engine had an initial cubic capacity of 4.5 liters. The tubular frame was made of aluminum, the car body out of glass fiber reinforced synthetics. Porsche engineers developed different car body models to best meet the different demands of different racetracks. The so-called short-tail model was designed for heavily twisting roads in which a high contact pressure was necessary for fast cornering. The long-tail model was designed for fast racetracks and a high final velocity. Then came the open 917 Spyders, which were used in the CanAm and Interseries races.

Porsche 917 short-tail, Le Mans Winner 1970

At the end of the 1970 race season, Porsche confirmed its superiority with the 917 and 908/03 models, winning the Racing Series World Championship [Markenweltmeisterschaft] in nine out of ten possible victories. This series of victories began in Daytona and continued in Brands Hatch, Monza, Spa, on the Nürburgring racetrack, at the Targa Florio, in Le Mans, Watkins Glen and the Österreichring. However, the season’s high point was the long-desired overall win of the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race, a trophy that Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood brought home to Zuffenhausen on June 14, 1970. Their 917 short-tail model painted in the Porsche Salzburg colors of red and white with the start number 23 not only successfully defied its competitors but also the heavy rainfall.

Porsche 917 long-tail (1971)

As in the previous year, the 1971 season was dominated by the 917 model so that the Racing Series World Championship [Markenweltmeisterschaft] went to Porsche again with eight out of ten race victories. And once again, a Porsche 917 was victorious at the Le Mans 24-Hour race – this time with Gijs van Lennep and Dr. Helmut Marko, who set a world record with an average speed of 222 km/h and 5,335 kilometers driven, a record that still stands today. One special feature of their 917 short-tail model, visually characterized by its “shark fin”, was the tubular frame made of magnesium. A 917 long-tail coupe model set a further record in 1971: On the Mulsanne straight stretch, which is part of the route in the Le Mans 24-Hour race, the sports car with the start number 21 recorded the highest speed of 387 kilometers per hour. Another Le Mans racecar achieved major recognition: The Porsche 917/20 was a mix between the short-tail and the long-tail models and was notable for its broad proportions. Although the pink colored racecar, nicknamed “the Pig”, dropped out halfway through the race, its unusual paint color made it one of the most famous Porsche models ever.

Hans Herrmann (1970), Le Mans

When the European FIA regulation for the “five-liter sports car” expired at the end of the 1971 season, Porsche decided to enter the Canadian American Challenge Cup (CanAm). In June 1972, the private Penske race team in motor sports used the turbo-charged Porsche 917/10 Spyder for the first time. With a performance of up to 1,000 HP, the Porsche Spyder dominated the race series and won for Porsche the CanAM championship with victories in Road Atlanta, Mid Ohio, Elkhart Lake, Laguna Seca and Riverside. In the following year, the 1,200 HP 917/30 Spyder had its racing premiere. The superiority of the monster car driven by Mark Donohue was so obvious that the regulations of the CanAM series had to be changed in the end in order to exclude the 917/30 from competing further in the 1974 season. Typical for Porsche: The technologies for increasing performance developed for these races were successfully transferred to the on-road sports car. That’s how the 911 Turbo, with its side-exhaust turbocharger, began its career in 1974 and has been, since this time, a synonym for the performance capacity of the Porsche sports car.

To date, the reputation of the 917 is legendary. Therefore, 50 international motor sports experts from the famous British trade magazine “Motor Sport” nominated the 917 as the “greatest racing car in history”. All in all, Porsche built 65 units of the 917: 44 sports cars as short-tail and long-tail coupés, two PA Spyders as well as 19 sports cars as CanAm and Interseries Spyders with up to 1,400 HP turbo engines. Seven of the most important 917 models – among them the Le Mans victory cars from 1970 and 1971 and the 917/30 Spyder – are currently on exhibit in the new Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen.

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“Greatest racing car in history” celebrates 40 years!

After a far-reaching renovation plan which has touched all areas of the resort, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club has signaled the project’s completion with the opening of its new Indaba Spa. The 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center represents the crowning centerpiece in an impressive list of renovations totaling over $26 million.

Indaba Spa Couples Treatment Room

Innisbrook’s Management Company Salamander Hospitality, founded by noted entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson, began an aggressive renovation of the resort immediately upon Johnson’s purchase of the property in July 2007.

“Our goal was to restore this beautiful, unique property back to its rightful place amongst the finest resorts in America,” said Innisbrook’s Managing Director Chuck Pomerantz. “The opening of the Indaba Spa creates a total package for travelers of all tastes and interests at a great value.”

The name “Indaba” is Zulu for “gathering place” and the concept behind the new facility is to provide a place where mind and body can meet. Innisbrook hired Spa Consultants WTS International from Rockville, MD, to help develop this concept and create complementary programming.

Inspiration, relaxation and indulgence were the main considerations when designing Indaba’s 12 treatment rooms, which feature soothing tones and private outdoor terraces. The spa also includes a couple’s treatment room with fireplace and private shower, outdoor courtyard and meditation labyrinth, separate men’s and ladies steam rooms and lounges, full-service hair and nail salon, and a line of spa services that include personalized massage treatments, scrubs and wraps. Spa packages have also been designed especially for the golfer, couples, mothers-to-be and “just for the girls” escapes. Already, some of the most popular treatments include “Ice Cream Social” manicures and pedicures, which include an exfoliating scrub and wrap in a variety of flavors like chocolate, caramel and marshmallow.

Indaba also includes a new fitness facility with separate Pilates and spinning studios. The unique meditation labyrinth that leads from the fitness center to the spa offers a meditative walking path. It is designed to offer a way to slow down, reflect as you walk and quiet the mind. While a typical maze is designed to make you lose your way, a meditative labyrinth is designed to help to you find your way.    Indaba offers a unique half-day “7 Paths to Wellness” package that pampers both body and soul, and incorporates this meditation labyrinth, along with a wellness consultation, private yoga class, spa services, lunch and special gift. For more information about the Indaba spa, visit www.spaatinnisbrook.com.

Every area of Innisbrook was touched during the recent renovation project, including all 65,000 square feet of conference space that is used for special events, weddings and family gatherings and corporate meetings. Each of the three golf clubhouses was remodeled including fabulous new restaurants such as Packard’s Steak House and Market Salamander Grille & Bar. At the new Osprey Clubhouse, there is also a new centralized guest registration area and a new indoor/outdoor bar that overlooks the North and South courses. The resort’s Tennis Center, which features 11 clay courts, also received a new look, as did as each of Innisbrook’s six swimming pools.

Known already for an outstanding golf experience, Innisbrook’s four championship golf courses each received upgrades, including $2 million in improvements to the Island Course, which some believe offers an even more challenging test than the resort’s famed Copperhead Course, home to the PGA TOUR’s Transitions Championship.

These renovations, as well as a continued commitment to service excellence, have resulted in the resort’s acceptance into both the prestigious Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Preferred Golf programs.

About Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
Situated on 900 wooded acres of rolling hills and 70 acres of lakes in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club is located just 25 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Recently and completely renovated, Innisbrook features 72 holes of championship golf, 608 spacious guest suites and rooms, four restaurants and three bars, the Innisbrook Golf Institute, 11 tennis courts, the new full-service Indaba Spa with 12 treatment rooms and state-of-the-art Fitness Center, six heated swimming pool complexes, a nature preserve, and three conference halls with 65,000 square feet of meeting space. For additional information call (727) 942-2000 or visit www.innisbrookgolfresort.com.

About Salamander Hospitality
Salamander Hospitality is a privately owned and operated company based in Middleburg, VA, just outside Washington, D.C. Founded by entrepreneur Sheila C. Johnson in 2005, the company manages and develops hotels, resorts and inns that reflect the authenticity and character of their surrounding environment. The portfolio includes the recently renovated Innisbrook Golf Resort and Club near Tampa, Fla., host to a PGA TOUR stop every March; Woodlands Inn near Charleston, SC, which is one of only four properties in North America to hold Mobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings for both accommodations and dining; and the under-construction Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg. Salamander Hospitality also operates a division of gourmet prepared food markets called Market Salamander with locations in Middleburg and Innisbrook, FL, and Salamander Touch, a fine goods and linen store in Middleburg for the luxury resort lifestyle. For additional information, call (540) 687-3710 or visit www.salamanderhospitality.com.

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Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club Opens Indaba Spa