Fun Things To Do With Kids On Turks & Caicos | FamiliesGo!
We moved a little less than a year ago from Canada to Providenciales ("Provo" to the locals), the main island in the Turks & Caicos chain and the destination for most visitors.
We'd enjoyed several activity-packed vacations in Provo before moving here. But settling in has given us the time to really explore and enjoy the islands with our 6-year-old. Here are our five our favorite things to do with kids on Turks & Caicos.
Lower Bight Road is home to The National Environmental Centre (NEC).
Opened in 2007, the center does a great job of explaining the natural habitats and ecosystems of the Turks & Caicos Islands. My daughter especially likes the exhibits that explain sharks, snakes and other local sea creatures.
The excellent Children's Park at Bight Beach (top) across from the NEC has slides, swings and jungle gyms as well as plenty of shade for parents.
You'll find cold drinks in several nearby shops and the beach is just a few feet away. When we're done on the swings and the jungle gym we cool off with a dip in the bay.
We've done a bit of exploring and have finally chosen Long Bay Beach, located on the east side of the island as our favorite. Long Bay has waves but small children can still have fun exploring its clear, shallow waters.
Its reliable, gentle breeze makes it a favorite spot for kite boarders—the colorful sails contrast beautifully with the turquoise waters. We often take a kite with us for onshore kite flying, too.
Grace Bay Beach, the most famous destination in the Turks & Caicos, sits along the broad pocket on the north side of Provo. There's less wind, smaller waves and a gentler surf for youngersters who are just learning to swim. Grace Bay is bright and hot during the day, though, so be sure to stake out a spot with some shade.
With Older Kids: Take a scenic horseback ride along Long Bay Beach.
This past spring we had the chance to take our daughter on the fast-ferry service that takes travelers from Provo to South Caicos and back in a single day.
We went to watch the annual May regatta, an island-wide celebration that features big parties and boat races. But at any time of year you can enjoy its less touristy, more local vibe.
We also like to walk around historical Cockburn Harbor and enjoy watching flocks of flamingos in the salt pans. My daughter's favorite part, of course, was the ferry ride itself.
With older kids: South Caicos has excellent fishing and SCUBA diving.
One of our favorite Sunday excursions takes us to Chalk Sound and Taylor Beach. No matter how often we go we're amazed at how clear and calm the surf is. We wade way out in shallow water hunting for starfish.
When we're hungry we brush the sand off and head to lunch at Las Brisas, a fantastic waterfront restaurant at *Neptune Villas, which happens to have a playground. If you still have energy after lunch you can rent kayaks there, too (we haven't yet, but it's on our to-do list).
If your resort has baby-sitting and you manage to swing some couple time, head to my favorite mommy retreat, The Spa at *The Palms Resort, one of the best resorts on Turks and Caicos. After trying some of their many fantastic services, enjoy a bite to eat at the resort's gourmet food store (which my daughter refers to as the fancy treat shop).
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Sue Nickason does marketing for The Shore Club, a vacation community on Provo's Long Bay Beach, and several Turks & Caicos resorts.


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USAID willing to support Vietnam to fulfill its COP26 commitments
Over the past five years, USAID has been working closely with Vietnam to foster collective action by local actors. Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vietnam Ann Marie Yastishock on January 28 affirmed that the organization is always willing to help Vietnam fulfill its commitments made at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). "USAID applauds the commitments made by Vietnam's Prime Minister at COP26, and we are ready to support Vietnam to reach these important goals," Yastishock said at a signing ceremony on addressing the complex challenges of climate change and environmental pollution through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU was signed by USAID's Vietnam Mission Director Ann Marie Yastishock and Vice Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) Le Cong Thanh in Hanoi on January 28. USAID Mission Director Ann Marie Yastishock (left) and Deputy Minister … [Read more...] about USAID willing to support Vietnam to fulfill its COP26 commitments
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Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong speaks at the press conference. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A programme on socio-economic recovery and development is set to be issued before the Tet ( Lunar New Year ), which falls on February 1 this year, according to Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong. "The Ministry of Planning and Investment expects to submit the draft programme on socio-economic recovery and development to the Government today for consideration and issuance before the Lunar New Year," Dong told a press conference of the Government on January 28. The Government has assigned the Ministry of Planning and Investment to sketch out the programme, with total funding of about 350 trillion VND (15.45 billion USD). The official said his ministry proposed synchronous solutions to implement the programme during the Government's regular meeting that took place earlier the same day. One of the solutions is economic reopening in … [Read more...] about Programme on socio-economic recovery, development set to be issued before Tet
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At a working with Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long in London on January 26, Grimstone spoke highly of Vietnam's economic achievements and potential. He suggested the two countries intensify mutual understanding and trust building following post-pandemic opening, contributing to enhancing their bilateral cooperation. The two sides reached consensus on cooperation priorities in the coming years, with a focus on such areas as green trade, finance and transformation, renewable energy, education and tourism. For his part, Long said the Vietnam- U.K. strategic partnership is at its best ever and the U.K.-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) is opening up new opportunities and bringing pragmatic interests to businesses and people of both sides. Two-way trade hit USD 6.6 billion last year, up more than 17 percent year-on-year, he said, adding that the U.K. is an early investor in Vietnam, mainly in oil and gas, insurance, banking and education, with total capital amounting to over USD 4 … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.K. forge cooperation in various fields
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Buddhists on January 23 began to mourn Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh who passed away at Tu Hieu pagoda in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on the previous day. According to the obituary, the Zen Master's funeral will be held in the form of a silent Buddhist meditation retreat following his will, and it will last for seven days. The dead body of the world renowned monk is being kept in a casket placed inside the pagoda for Buddhists to come and pay respect to him. A cremation ceremony will be held on January 29. His relics will not be buried in stupas as normally seen, but be distributed to Tu Hieu pagoda and Plum Village monasteries around the world. The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha that manages Buddhism in Vietnam says it will wholeheartedly support Tu Hieu pagoda in carrying out the funeral according to the highest rites of the organisation. Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, a global famous preacher, writer, poet, and social activist, passed away at Tu Hieu pagoda … [Read more...] about Buddhists mourn Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
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ALISON BOSHOFF: It's the last dance for Dan and the Strictly sex bomb
It's the last dance for Dan and the Strictly sex bomb he calls 'amazing', writes ALISON BOSHOFF
Surely there's never been a Strictly exit interview quite like the emotional one given by Dan Walker last night.
Married Walker, 44, the BBC Breakfast host known for his gentlemanly demeanour, unshakeable niceness and strong Christian faith, was voted off after a tepid tango in the quarter finals.
Before he departed, Dan paid an intense tribute to his professional dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, the show's lissome 32-year-old sex bomb with whom he has developed an unlikely bond.
'I want to mention this amazing woman next to me,' gushed Dan. 'There are some people who walk into your life and turn some lights on, and that's what she has done to me. You're an amazing person, and if you'll have me, you'll have a friend for life Nadiya Bychkova.'
Before he departed, Dan paid an intense tribute to his professional dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, the show's lissome 32-year-old sex bomb with whom he has developed an unlikely bond
He added: 'The past 11 weeks have been absolutely amazing, I've genuinely loved every second of it.
'When I go back to the first day when I was asked to dance in front of some glitterballs, at that point, if there had been a fire exit, I'd have just walked away.
'But this amazing woman grabbed me by the hand, and brought me out on to this dance floor. I'm not a dancer, but she showed me that I can dance and that for me has been an absolutely incredible experience.'
Indeed, only last week Dan told the Daily Mail that his wife Sarah was 'amazed' that he had made it to the quarter final.
Asked if she had any words for Dan, Nadiya replied: 'Like he said, sometimes the right person walks into your life at the right time and that's what happened.
'You always encourage everyone, you always have time for everyone, it just inspires me to be a better person myself. Thank you.'
Dan – who lost the dance-off to TV host AJ Odudu and her partner Kai Widdrington – was later seen backstage weeping on Nadiya's shoulder as she comforted him.
And she was pictured being driven away from Elstree studios in floods of tears after their fairytale run on the show ended.
Nadiya, who posed nude for Slovenian Playboy in 2015, was also seen wiping away Dan's tears in rehearsals last month on the occasion of the anniversary of footballer Gary Speed's death. The men had been friends and he recorded a TV show with him the day before his suicide in 2011.
But how did this emotional bond between Dan and Nadiya develop? From week one, they formed a jovial friendship. Dan, who has been married to his university sweetheart Sarah for 20 years, posted a stream of pictures and videos of himself and Nadiya on social media – often larking around in the bar of the hotel where she has been staying while training him.
The two have also been seen dining in Manchester and Sheffield, where Dan lives with Sarah and their three children, after working on Strictly routines.
Only last week Dan told the Daily Mail that his wife Sarah was 'amazed' that he had made it to the quarter final
Nadiya, who called Dan a 'superhero' for picking up routines quickly, has a three-year-old daughter with her partner, Slovenian footballer Matija Skarabot. Dan took Nadiya's mother and daughter out for dinner earlier in the series in London.
At every opportunity, Dan's been urging people to vote for him – enthusing about his new love of dance and the transformative power of the Strictly journey in a way which has given rise to plenty of carping about unfair BBC bias as well as gossip about his on-screen chemistry with his dance teacher.
What is certain is that Nadiya may have been his secret weapon all along, with leaked figures showing that the partnership managed to attract between 10 and 15 per cent of the public vote most weeks, despite Dan being one of the weaker dancers.
He may believe that female viewers have been inspired by his dancing, and there are various groups on social media who have tried to vote him into the final.
But others may conclude that all eyes have been on the mesmerising Nadiya, who besides her talent has looked nothing short of stunning in every costume. She has a considerable fanbase, with 120,000 followers on Instagram and a popular annual calendar which features her mostly in underwear.
Despite some low marks initially, until this weekend the couple had never been in a dance-off – indicating strong public support. Alas, it's over now, with Miss Odudu going into the semi-final to take on Bake Off star John Whaite, CBBC host Rhys Stephenson and EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis.
With his BBC commitments, and refusal to work on the Sabbath, Dan won't go on the Strictly tour in January so there's little prospect of a reunion. And come August, Nadiya will swirl into the arms of another celebrity contestant.
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Vandervenus 12 January 2023
Advertisements can tell you a lot about the economical, social and cultural state of society. That's what I learned during my twenty plus years in the advertising industry. Ads from the fifties were traditional and heavy on stereotyping. Written text was distant and formal. In The Netherlands, we were still recovering from World War II, with discipline, respect for authority and faith in the Holy Church. Only two decades later, glam rock, disco, funk, punk and anarchy would define our art and fashion, and therefor advertising. Time changes quickly.
"Life starts at 40", according to fashion retail chain C&A in 1959. The brand still exists today. The Enicar advert on the left explains the advantages of an automatic date watch: "Your Sherpa will be the first to wish you a happy birthday".
In another ad from 1959, we learn that smoking cigars is good for you, especially at a young age! Enicar focusses on the watch's accuracy in a very stereotype advert.
Women should only drink at special occasions or make dinner for their spouses. Roll patterns in the 1950s.
Mass media approach
While searching for Enicar advertisements online, I left no stone unturned. I ended up in the immense online Dutch newspaper archive that goes way back to the beginning of the twentieth century. For many brands, advertising in local, regional and national newspapers was the most efficient way to reach out to potential clients for many decades. The first ever TV commercial in The Netherlands would air on January 2, 1967. Radio commercials were officially allowed on national channels in 1965, while the first newspaper campaign for Dutch brand Blue Band margarine dates from 1923! For more than 40 years, daily papers, magazines and outdoor advertising would dominate the media landscape in Holland.
What can we learn from the way Enicar presented itself in Dutch newspaper ads? First of all: the 1950s were the busiest period for the watch brand in terms of communicating. It was the decade Enicar introduced the Sherpa model line after the successful Swiss expedition to Mount Everest and Lhotse and the voyage of the Mayflower II. Of course these mediagenic events were referred to in various newspaper ads, not only in The Netherlands, but worldwide.
"Swiss mountaineers wear Enicar watches", September 1957.
"51 days attached to the keel of the Mayflower", August 1957.
Article, advert or advertorial?
The oldest Enicar advertisement I found in the archive is actually not an advertisement. Or is it? Enicar is mentioned in a front page article of 'Algemeen Handelsblad' from March 12, 1935. The article is a report of 'Jaarbeurs', the annual international fair in Utrecht, where several foreign businesses had their own stands, presenting their products and services to Dutch businessmen and consumers. Swiss companies were amongst the largest exhibitors and according to the journalist, it's the first time in history Enicar watches were shown in Holland.
"Enicar watches made a remarkable impression, especially their women's models with novelties like a powder box – watch combination."
A shorter article from another newspaper, also March 1935. "Enicar importer W. Cossmann from Amsterdam presented a range of very fine Enicar watch models for men (wrist & pocket watches and even cigarette boxes) and women (lady's purses with miniature timepieces).
An advert from 1959, disguised as a journalistic piece. "Here's a special message for sailors and fishermen: Enicar watches are 100% waterproof".
A simple summary of product features can be enough to grab a viewer's attention. #8: "pexglas, never without cracks". There was no autocorrect in 1957.
Staying visible
Fast forward to the 1960s. With the succes of the Sherpa model line and the introduction of the Sherpa Star, Enicar adverts can be recognized by a large photo of a watch and a short piece of copy, often stressing the unique selling points and innovative techniques. Repetition is key. Watch advertising would become way more fashionable in the 1970s and 1980s, but I could not find any examples in the Dutch newspaper archives. I can only guess the reasons why.
Maybe these print campaigns had become too costly for importer Van der Spek or local resellers? Maybe the Enicar marketing department in Lengnau was no longer providing the concepts, artwork and lay-outs? Enicar has probably never had the marketing budgets that some of the big watch brands had. They stood out because of their smart sponsoring, clever product placement and unique design traits. That's what has kept the brand alive among vintage watch collectors in The Netherlands and all around the globe.
Big news from 1966: the introduction of the Sherpa Star.
From 1967: "This watch loves more than just washing hands".
Original printing plate of an Enicar advertisement for magazines and newspapers from my own collection. The text, here in German, was usually translated, while the visuals were universal.


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Why this Cornish chicken farm is donating thousands of eggs to food banks
Top local chefs are also helping St Ewe Free Range Eggs to spread the word
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Rebecca Tonks, chief executive of St Ewe Free Range Eggs, with some of the 180,000 hens who continue to lay delicious and nutritious eggs (Image: John Portlock)
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Chicken farmers in Cornwall are donating tens of thousands of free range eggs to support local communities and food banks.
St Ewe Free Range Eggs has seen its orders from the food service and hospitality sector plummet as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with the family-run business pointing out that its 180,000 hens "can't be furloughed".
Faced with the reality of having to throw "perfectly edible" eggs away, the award-winning Tregony-based producer responded by launching the 'Shell Out to Help Out' campaign earlier this month.
St Ewe Free Range Eggs' diverse range of eggs, which includes 'Hen Picked' and 'Super Eggs' (Image: John Hersey)
Popping up at locations throughout Cornwall, for each tray sold at their current reduced price, St Ewe is donating one carton of eggs to local food banks and charities.
Rebecca Tonks, chief executive of St Ewe Free Range Eggs, which works with other family farm producers across the South West, said she hopes the campaign will help to ease the growing food poverty issue which is being exacerbated by the "relentless" Covid-19 crisis.
"Just like many small businesses, we have seen over half of our business drop off due to the pandemic, with half of our customers being in the hospitality and food service sector. Unfortunately, you can't furlough a hen and our girls keep producing nutritious eggs, with no home to go to," she explained.
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"We along with countless other packers in the UK face the heart-breaking reality of having to throw away these perfectly edible eggs, right when they are needed most. It is from here that the idea for the Shell Out To Help Out campaign came about; to reduce food waste and supply tasty and nutritious eggs to those that need it most."
Poultry farming has been hit "particularly hard" by the latest national lockdown, Ms Tonks added, with the added uncertainty of Brexit and an increase in feed prices leaving many businesses in a "dismal position".
She continued: "Timing is everything, and the lead up to Christmas which had its usual buzz was followed by the plummet that falls in between Christmas and New Year; this year it has been faster and harder than ever.
For each tray sold, St Ewe is donating one carton of eggs to local food banks and charities (Image: Facebook / St Ewe Free Range Eggs)
"Supermarkets are restricting egg sales which seems such an odd thing to do when surplus eggs are going out of date and being thrown away! This all seems criminal when there are so many people in need of food and this is when the idea of Shell Out To Help Out was conceived.
"Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods you can buy as well as being affordable, extremely versatile, simple to cook and easily digestible for all age groups; the perfect food for all! So, let's get them out there and share this beautiful British product with those that need it most."
To help spread the word, St Ewe has partnered with local charities including CHAOS (Feed Cornwall), FareShare South West, The Hive and Newquay Orchard. It has also recruited top chefs such as Guy Owen of the St Enodoc Hotel in Rock and the Rick Stein Group to volunteer their time to sell eggs in and around their local communities.
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CHAOS has been given some 20,000 of the St Ewe's free range eggs to distribute via its community larders and the team are keen to encourage key workers to take advantage of the scheme.
Babs Rounsevell, managing director of CHAOS, said: "We are incredibly grateful to St Ewe Free Range Eggs for their generosity which will help hundreds of people across Cornwall. We know just how hard critical workers are working to protect all of us at this time and we would particularly like to invite them to come and collect some of these eggs."
The locations of the pop ups will be posted on the St Ewe Free Range Eggs Facebook page and anybody who is interested in this campaign is encouraged to join the Shell Out To Help Out group to share stories, recipe inspiration and do their bit to help others during these difficult times.
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The black vulture is one of the larger bird residents of the Field Station with a length of 56–74 cm (22–29 in) and a wingspan of 1.33–1.67 m (52–66 in). Its feathers are primarily black. The head and neck are featherless and the skin a very wrinkled dark gray. Interestingly the nostrils of the black vulture are not divided by a septum, so that you can see through the beak. The wings are broad but relatively short. The bases of the wing feathers are white, producing a white patch on the underside of the wing's edge. The tail is short and square. Because the wings are shorter that most vultures the black vulture flaps its wings while soaring more than others. The black vulture lays its eggs on the ground in wooded areas, caves, or a hollow log, typically less than 3 m (9.8 ft) off the ground. Our vulture chick see in the phot was found in an old camper trailer on the Field Station. Because it lacks a syrinx, the black vulture can't sing like other birds. It is generally silent, but can make hisses and grunts when agitated or while feeding.
The Spotted Salamander is a member of a group of salamanders, called mole salamanders, that spend most of its time underground. They are black with two rows of yellow spots running the length of their bodies. The underside of the spotted salamander is pinkish gray. This 15–25 cm (5.9–9.8 in) long salamander ventures out of the only to feed and mate so typically they are found under rotten logs or in breeding ponds. The spotted salamander are nocturnal feeding on diet crickets, worms, insects, spiders, slugs, centipedes, and millipedes which they hunt at night. Spotted salamander have two large poison glands at the back of their heads which excrete a noxious milky substance when threatened or disturbed. Like some lizards they may loose their tails (autotomy) to escape a predator which is regenerated.


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The University Of Oklahoma (OU) is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it had existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. As of 2016, the university had 31,250 students enrolled, most of which is located at its main campus in Norman. The university has quite a name in the US and has kept it intact for a long time. While all graduate Engineering degrees at the University of Oklahoma are nationally ranked in the Top 100, most notable is the Petroleum Engineering program ranked at #6, the MBA program ranked at #58, and the Aerospace Engineering program ranked at #53
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Even though the city of Oklahoma is densely populated, 20 miles down south Normal is exactly opposite of what you'd see at Oklahoma. Norman is a calmer place and the population is not that big. The neighborhood at Norman is always at peace and the town is cleaner and hygienic than any other town in the US.
The main campus of the University of Oklahoma is bordered by Boyd Street on the north, Timberdell Road on the south, Chautauqua Avenue on the west, and Jenkins Avenue on the east. The Norman campus is centered on two large ovals. The Parrington Oval is anchored on the south by Evans Hall, the main administrative building. This building highlights the "Cherokee Gothic" style of architecture locally derived from the Collegiate Gothic style, the style that dominates and defines the older buildings on the OU campus. The North Oval is bordered on the east by the Oklahoma Memorial Union and the university is home to numerous museums. The campus is magnificent and has great structures that are considered as heritage at present. The serenity within the campus and peace for studies both are available in abundance here.
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In the name of our whole team, we welcome you cheerfully to the Château d`Urspelt. There are lots of parking spaces for our hotel guests. Free for you Courtesies, for example a free newspaper delivered on a daily basis, are in all hotel rooms. Wireless connection to the internet is available in the hotel's public rooms. Make yourself at home Leave your valuables in the hotel strong box. The upper floors of the cosy hotel are reached easily with the lift. We have video surveillance in our lobby. Culinary greetings from the kitchen Treat yourself to a meal in the restaurant, or in our outdoor seating area. Our team is proud to offer a menu featuring tasty dishes for our vegetarian guests, as well as our diabetic clientele. Where you will stay Don't forget to ask about the minibar storing cold refreshing beverages, the useful hair-dryer as well as the easy-to-use air conditioner in each and every room. Highlights, for instance a hand-held hair-dryer, a safety deposit box, a work desk and a radio receiver, are part of every room. Satellite TVs are provided in each of the hotel rooms. Especially when travelling it's important to keep up on current affairs. Therefore, we offer international newspapers in all of our hotel rooms. A convenient phone is available in all the hotel rooms. Our hotel rooms are all equipped with refrigerators. Rooms come with coffee making utensils. Bathrooms in this hotel come with windows. A shower, a bathtub and a hairdryer can be found in the bathroom of your room. The sound proof windows in each hotel room block out unwanted exterior noise. Relax or be active Experience an invigorating session in the sauna, steam room, hot tub and the solarium. During your stay in the hotel take advantage of some of the leisure activities, for example horseback-riding. If you have some free time, spend it outside on our hotel's walking paths and enjoy the fresh air. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
Our entire crew would like to cheerfully welcome you to the Hotel de la Gaichel. Guests arriving by car are welcome to use the hotel's available parking spaces. Our hotel's wireless internet can be used in the spacious public areas.
Its superb location makes Parc-Hotel Alvisse 4* an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers alike. The hotel is surrounded by a leafy, tranquil park and features a swimming pool. The city centre is only a short 5 minute drive away while Luxembourg Airport, the Kirchberg Plateau and the European Institutions can all be reached within 10 minutes. Parc-Hotel Alvisse features 320 newly renovated superior rooms and studios, all fully equipped with air conditioning, luxury bed linen, en-suite bathroom, free Wi-Fi and digital TV. Pets are allowed (except superior rooms). The hotel's Wellness Centre allows guests to relax and includes free access to our sauna, sunbed, gym, and indoor and outdoor pool areas. A free on-site car park with 450 spaces is also available. Buses run at regular intervals from the nearby bus stop and are a fast and convenient means to reach the centre of town. Guests can enjoy our tennis, ping pong and bowling facilities, and the beautiful surroundings make for pleasant runs and walks and feature a mountain bike trail. The hotel is a 10 minute drive from the Belenhaff 'Golf de Luxembourg' golf course. 'La Veranda', our gourmet restaurant, offers delightful set menus and à la carte dining in a spacious, contemporary setting with a terrace overlooking our park and pool area. The daily breakfast buffet is a rich selection of both hot and cold options. Breakfast can also be served in your room. The lounge bar is open from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. every day. The hotel has 12 function rooms suitable for groups of any size from 12 to 1500 delegates or guests. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
Our entire staff would like to cheerfully welcome you to the Chatelet. Guests of the hotel who are travelling by train can easily reach the well-appointed hotel by foot. We have plenty of car parks and secure areas for those arriving on motorbike. Hotel guests can take advantage of our convenient car parking space. Please request when making a booking. Free for you Guests of this hotel enjoy a free daily newspaper. The use of the hotel sauna is included in your stay and comes at no extra cost. There is free Wi-Fi in public areas, as well as free use of the hotel's internet terminal. Make yourself at home You can leave your valuable items at our safe at our hotel's reception. Access to the upper floors is made easy by our elevator. Video surveillance is operating in the lobby area. The hotel's garden terrace provides an enjoyable atmosphere for its guests. Where you will stay Your entertainment is ensured with cable TV in all the well-appointed hotel rooms. While staying with us, our visitors are provided with rooms with a properly functioning landline. Take advantage of the hotel's sauna. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
In the name of our entire crew, we welcome you enthusiastically to the Threeland. Our cosy hotel is easy to reach on foot from the station, just1 km. At our hotel there are parking spaces for your car and also secure parking for bikes and motorbikes. Located at our hotel are car parking spots for the benefit of our guests. Free for you Free daily newspapers are available for the hotel clientele. When booking with us, you will enjoy complimentary parking at the hotel. Access to the WiFi connection is available from the public areas in the hotel. Make yourself at home Our talented reception staff will be pleased to place valuables in our hotel safe. Use the lift to access the upper floors of the comfy hotel. Video surveillance is operating in the lobby area. The terrace in the garden provides a great relaxing area. Culinary greetings from the kitchen In our restaurant (which includes outside seating) and bistro-café, our helpful chef is looking forward to your visit, with a menu that also caters for vegetarians and those with diabetes. Where you will stay For some in-room entertainment simply switch on the satellite TV and watch your favourite programmes. Our hotel's visitors are provided with rooms with a convenient phone. We want your stay with us to be a fun one, so grab your co-travellers and enjoy a nice game of boule. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
Our entire team would like to happily welcome you to the ibis Styles Luxembourg Centre Gare. The Accor family gladly welcomes you to the ibis Styles Luxembourg Centre Gare! The local train station lies next to to the well-appointed hotel. You can leave your car in one of the many parking spaces during your trip. For the convenience of our hotel quests, car parking space is available at the hotel on request. One of our hotel's services is a free newspaper delivered every day. The public rooms in the hotel all offer WiFi. Make yourself at home Articles of value can be left at the reception for safekeeping. Our modest provides a lift for guests. Our impressive lobby will start your trip off right. The acclaimed dining room and the leisurely hotel bar will make sure you don't go hungry or thirsty. Where you will stay Your entertainment is ensured with cable TV in all our homey hotel rooms. Satellite TVs are available in our hotel rooms.
Our whole crew would like to happily welcome you to the Beierhaascht. At our hotel there are parking spaces for your car and also secure parking for bikes and motorbikes. Secure parking is available for two-wheelers which is monitored by security staff. Security also patrol the hotel, along with the video surveillance technology in the hallways and entrance of the hotel. Free for you A free bottle of water awaits you on arrival. Parking is located directly at the hotel for free. Complimentary late check-out is available at our hotel. Make yourself at home Our talented reception staff will always be ready to assist. The upper floors of the comfortable hotel are reached easily with the lift. Our lobby is kept under video surveillance. Culinary greetings from the kitchen Meet your friends or family at the bar or at the hotel's restaurant. The chef there also caters for our vegetarian visitors. Where you will stay Our hotel provides its guests their own cable television that is part of each and every room. In each and every hotel room an easy-to-use landline is included. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
In the name of our whole crew, we welcome you cordially to the The Queen Luxury Apartments - Villa Fiorita. Apartment Hotels are easy to find, but they are not all created equal. Make the right choice and book a room at this welcoming hotel to enjoy all of its features and benefits! You can easily walk the short distance from our cushy hotel to the local train station. WiFi can be found in the hotel's public areas. Where you will stay A temperature control via AC is at your ready in your hotel room. Every single hotel guest enjoys the cable TV for visual and audio entertainment that is part of all rooms. Enjoy the satellite TV available in each and every hotel room. Our guests rooms all feature a fridge, a microwave and a kitchenette for your benefit. A DVD-player is provided in your hotel room. It is great if you decide on a movie-night.
Located close to the Belgian and French borders, the Hotel Gulliver has modern accommodations with a fine cuisine. The rooms are contemporary in style and offer guests the modern comfort of a 3-star hotel. There is a restaurant which offers traditional cooking and French and Italian dishes. There is a wonderful panoramic view from the restaurant which will make your evening dinner a special occasion. A cocktail bar is available for an aperitif or an evening drink with friends. The large industrial zones in the south of the country are easily accessible. The hotel is also easy to reach via the international highway network. The establishment is open 24-hours a day and has a guarded parking lot for cars as well as a garage. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
Our entire team would like to cheerfully welcome you to the The Queen Luxury Apartments - Villa Serena. Apartment Hotels are easy to find, but they are not all created equal. Make the right choice and book a room at this modest hotel to enjoy all of its features and benefits! Our well-appointed hotel is conveniently situated a few minutes from the station. Wireless connection to the internet is available in the hotel's public rooms. Where you will stay All of our rooms are air-conditioned. In-room entertainment will be provided by a TV featuring cable channels. We provide guests with a fridge, a microwave and a kitchenette in each of our rooms. For your amusement DVD-players are available in each of the rooms.
We would like to enthusiastically welcome you to the Hostellerie Val Fleuri. The hotel has ample parking spaces available. Free for you Free parking is available at the hotel. For those travelling by train, we have a complimentary shuttle service from the train station to the hotel. Our hotel offers a free shuttle service that will take you directly to the train station. WiFi can be found in the hotel's public areas. Make yourself at home Our comfy hotel features a lift for its clientele. Where you will stay Our hotel rooms are equipped with a desk. The hotel visitors enjoy the cable television, the convenient phone and the minibar full of delicious goodies that can be located in every room. The guest rooms feature a kitchenette, a fridge and a coffee maker.
In the name of our entire crew, we welcome you cordially to the Villa Welcome Full Spa Access. Spa Hotels abound, but the Villa Welcome Full Spa Access is a great choice to fulfill all of your needs and expectations. Book with us and find out! At our hotel there are parking spaces for your car and also secure parking for bikes and motorbikes. We provide car parking space at the hotel for your convenience while you stay with us. Free for you The use of the hotel sauna is included in your stay and comes at no extra cost. Parking is located directly at the hotel for free. Wireless connection to the internet is available in the hotel's public rooms. Make yourself at home Our helpful reception staff will be pleased to place your valuable items in our hotel strong box. You can either use the stairs or our elevator to reach your comfortably decorated room on the upper floors. The lobby in the entrance is sure to make a great first impression. Take advantage of the garden terrace. Culinary greetings from the kitchen Our hotel also serves vegetarian meals. Special meals for our diabetic visitors are provided as well. Where you will stay Cable TV is standard in the hotel's cosy rooms. Enjoy flipping through the international newspapers available in your room. Each hotel room features a telephone. The rooms at the hotel all feature a radio in them. Relax or be active Treat yourself to an invigorating session in our steam room, tanning shop, jacuzzi and the sauna. Feel free to use the hotel's fully equipped fitness room. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
We would like to cheerfully welcome you to the The Queen Luxury Apartments - Villa Cortina. Apartment Hotels abound, but the The Queen Luxury Apartments - Villa Cortina is a great choice to fulfill all of your needs and expectations. Book with us and find out! The town's train station is only a few minutes walk away from the cosy hotel. Wireless connection to the internet is available in the hotel's public rooms. Where you will stay All of our hotel's appealingly arranged rooms feature air conditioning. If you're visiting with us on business, you'll like having a desk in your room. Satellite TVs can be found in all of our rooms. We have a fridge, a microwave and a kitchenette available in each of the guest rooms. In your suite's bathroom there is a shower and a hand-held blow-dryer.
We would like to enthusiastically welcome you to the The Queen Luxury Apartments - Villa Medici. Apartment Hotels are plentiful, but this one is a prime example of its type. It has all of the advantages you would expect, and more. Wireless connection to the internet is available in the hotel's public rooms. The hotel has a washing machine that can be used by its guests. Where you will stay All of the hotel guests appreciate having their own air-conditioning system that is included in all our rooms. A desk is at your disposal in your room to comfortably fill out post cards or finish up any work you might have brought back from the office. Satellite TV is a standard amenity available in all of the hotel rooms. We also provide our visitors with DVD-players in their rooms.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Luxembourg overlooks a peaceful forest in southern Luxembourg. Our hotel offers contemporary accommodations only ten minutes drive from the city centre, the airport and the Kirchberg financial district with its international banks and EU institutions. For our guests' convenience, we provide a free parking lot of 250 parking spaces and scheduled airport shuttle service to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX). With our 235 guestrooms and suites, DoubleTree by Hilton Luxembourg comforts you in a serene setting - perfect for vacations or business travel. Most hotel rooms included forest views as well as pampering bath toiletries, work desks and ergonomic chairs, luxurious bedding, a mini-bar, a safe, flat screen television and wireless internet access. You will also get some rest in our health centre, including a heated indoor pool, a sauna, a solarium, an outdoor terrace and some massage facilities. Our fitness centre will keep you active with cardio and body-building equipment. Our new Restaurant & Bar "The Green" offers a continental breakfast and a large variety of buffets for lunches and dinners as well as à la carte. Savour modern European cuisine and local specialities in this relaxed and contemporary restaurant. Let you guide by our hotel's bar team through the large choice of whiskies, martinis, cocktails and our selection of wines by the glass. If you are planning a business meeting in the capital city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, look no further than the DoubleTree by Hilton Luxembourg. We have 14 conference rooms and ballrooms that will accommodate up to 400 people. Business support services include a 24-hour Business Centre, a professional banquet and catering team, presentation and connectivity solutions and wireless internet access to ensure your success. Whether you come to Luxembourg for business or pleasure, our thoughtful hotel staff looks forward to welcoming you to the DoubleTree by Hilton Luxembourg with our signature warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
Business hours of reception: from 08:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Hotel du Commerce is located in a central but quiet area. We offer facilities such as a wellness-area, roof terrace, playground, conference room with all the necessary equipment and car park. 50 rooms and 2 luxury rooms are available to our guests. All rooms are equipped with shower, WC TV and direct dial telephone. Our guests may choose between 3 room categories: standard, comfort with balcony and luxury rooms. Three restaurants for up to 250 persons offer á la carte cuisine or pre-arranged banquet dinners. A renowned kitchen and well-stocked wine-cellar complete the culinary services. The hotel is the ideal starting point for many different activities: many hiking trails are in close vicinity, an 18-hole golf course, the feudal castle with its 3 museums, the church and the abbey St. Maurice. Business hours of reception: On business days:	from 08:00 to 21:00 .
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We would like to happily welcome you to the Mondorf Parc Hotel Full Spa access inc.. Spa Hotels are plentiful, but this one is a prime example of its type. It has all of the advantages you would expect, and more. Ask our helpful reception team for details on car hire and feel free to use hotel parking during your stay. We provide car parking space at the hotel for your convenience while you stay with us. Free for you Our hotel visitors appreciate the complimentary newspaper delivered day-to-day. When booking with us, you will enjoy complimentary parking at the hotel. Wireless connection to the internet is available in the hotel's public rooms. Make yourself at home Leave your valuable items in our hotel safe. Our welcoming offers a lift for hotel guests. The lobby is under constant video surveillance. The hotel's garden terrace provides an enjoyable atmosphere for its guests. Culinary greetings from the kitchen Enjoy the evening in pleasant company, with other guests in our lively hotel bar. We also provide a restaurant in the hotel, where our diabetic and vegetarian guests will also find something suitable. Where you will stay Enjoy your air-conditioned guest room which includes a minibar, a desk, cable TV and coffee making facilities. One of the hotel conveniences is pay TV that can be found in all the rooms. In your room you can find international newspapers. Each hotel guest enjoys having its own strong box that is located in each room. In all hotel rooms a convenient telephone is available. A trouser press can be found in your room for your convenience. Your hotel room's bathroom entails a hair-dryer and next to the shower complimentary robes await you. The windows in each of the hotel's rooms are sound proof. Relax or be active Guests of the hotel will enjoy the sauna and jacuzzi offered. Take advantage of our steam bath or our sauna. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
We would like to gladly welcome you to the The Queen Luxury Apartments - Villa Giada. Apartment Hotels abound, but the The Queen Luxury Apartments - Villa Giada is a great choice to fulfill all of your needs and expectations. Book with us and find out! WiFi can be found in the hotel's public areas. Where you will stay An air conditioner is in all our hotel rooms. Hotel-highlights, like cable television, await you in all rooms.
Our whole staff would like to happily welcome you to the Stand´ Inn. At our hotel there are parking spaces for your car and also secure parking for bikes and motorbikes. Free for you On request, you can enjoy a free daily newspaper in your room. Free parking is available at the hotel. Access to the WiFi connection is available from the public areas in the hotel. Make yourself at home The hotel strong box ensures security for articles of value. Our modest offers a lift for guests of our hotel. The lobby is under constant video surveillance. Culinary greetings from the kitchen Treat yourself to a meal in the restaurant, or in our outdoor seating area. Our team is proud to offer a menu featuring tasty dishes for our vegetarian guests, as well as our diabetic clientele. Where you will stay One of our hotel services is air conditioning included in every single room. Each and every room is equipped with a desk so you can easily transform it into an office space. Before going to sleep at night, you can flip through the satellite programmes on your room's TV set. Keep up-to-date on current affairs. You can use the newspaper in your room to catch up on thw international news. Our hotel guests are supplied with rooms equipped with a convenient telephone. Your room's bathroom includes a shower. The rooms are equipped with sound proof windows. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
Business hours of reception: from 07:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Hotel-Restaurant des Ardennes is situated in the Hoscheid municipality in the Diekirch canton, in the northern part of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. Moreover, your holiday destination is positioned in the heart of the Luxembourg Ardennes, at an altitude of almost 500 m. The 2 single and 18 double rooms are modernly set and feature a bathtub or shower, WC, hairdryer, safe, satellite TV, phone, radio and desk. We are happy to reserve a non-smoking room for you. In our restaurant we serve French delicacies complemented by excellent wines. Enjoy your favourite drink on our sun terrace or in the hotel bar. The hotel provides direct access to the hiking trails of Hoscheid and its surroundings. Hoscheid is the perfect starting point for trips and hikes, thanks to its central position. The reservoir of Esch-sur-Sure is 25 km away and city of Luxembourg is 40 km away. Business hours of reception: On business days:	from 07:30 to 20:00 On the weekend:	from 07:30 to 20:00 .
Our whole staff would like to warmly welcome you to the La Barrière de Transinne. Do you need a car park or secure area to park your bike during your trip? We have heaps of car parking spaces and secure zones for parking bikes of all kinds. For the convenience of our hotel quests, car parking space is available at the hotel on request. Make yourself at home Our lift is available to take you to the upper floors of the cosy hotel. The lobby in the entrance is sure to make a great first impression. Satellite TV is a standard service available in every hotel room. Business hours of reception: On business days:	from 07:00 to 23:00 and from 07:00 to 23:00 On the weekend:	from 07:00 to 23:00 and from 07:00 to 23:00 .
We would like to enthusiastically welcome you to the Alzinn. Guests arriving by car are welcome to use the hotel's available parking spaces. Car parking facilities are located at the hotel for your use. Please specify when making a booking. Free for you The hotel provides daily newspapers, free of charge, for its visitors. Our hotel offers one free refill of the minibar. Access to the WiFi connection is available from the public areas in the hotel. Make yourself at home You can leave your valuable items at the safety deposit box at the hotel's reception. You can either use the stairs or our elevator to reach your fetchingly furnished room on the upper floors. Our lobby is kept under video surveillance. Where you will stay Enjoy the comfort of our air-conditioned hotel rooms, they all feature a desk, a minibar, coffee making facilities and cable TV. Our hotel also offers international newspapers in our rooms. Our hotel's guests appreciate the safety deposit box included in all the rooms. Use the properly functioning landline in your suite to touch base with your family and friends. The radio in your hotel room not only offers in-room entertainment but on it you can also check the news and weather. You'll find a kitchenette, a microwave and a refrigerator in our rooms. Our guests are provided with DVD-players in their rooms. Bathrooms in the hotel feature a shower, a bathtub and a hairdryer. In your hotel room's bathroom we lay out personal house coats and provide a hair-dryer for our visitors. The bathroom also includes heated towel holders next to the shower. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
In the name of our entire staff, we welcome you enthusiastically to the Auberge de la Gaichel. Guests arriving by car are welcome to use the hotel's available parking spaces. The hotels rules are very accommodating when it comes to travelling with pets. WiFi can be found in the hotel's public areas. The gourmet eatery and our convivial bar are just the place to meet friends. Hotel-conveniences, for instance cable television, are provided in all rooms.
We would like to gladly welcome you to the Hotel Heintz. Parking is not a problem at our hotel, we have plenty of parking available for our clientele. Our hotel's wireless internet can be used in the spacious public areas. Make yourself at home The lift to the upper floors makes it easy to reach your lovely room. The terrace in the garden provides a great relaxing area. Where you will stay Each and every room is equipped with a desk so you can easily transform it into an office space. Cable TV is standard in our hotel's homey rooms. The guests in the hotel can keep their possessions protected by using the strong box provided in each room. For your comfort We offer a convenient landline in all the rooms for you to keep in contact with your loved ones.
In the name of our whole staff, we welcome you happily to the Bristol. You can easily walk the few minutes from our comfortable hotel to the local train station. It doesn't matter whether you're staying for one night or more, you will find lots of parking spots available at the cosy hotel. For the convenience of our hotel quests, car parking space is available at the hotel on request. The public rooms in the hotel all offer WiFi. Make yourself at home The knowledgeable reception offers assistance and advice around the clock. Our elevator is available to take you to the upper floors of the comfy hotel. Where you will stay Your entertainment is ensured with cable TV in all the well-found hotel rooms. While visiting us, you are supplied with rooms equipped with a convenient telephone. While relaxing in your room you can turn on the radio and listen to some tunes. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
Our whole staff would like to cheerfully welcome you to the du Chateau. Castle Hotels are plentiful, but this one is a prime example of its type. It has all of the advantages you would expect, and more. You will find ample parking for your car and secure parking for your two-wheeler when staying with us. Hotel guests can take advantage of our convenient car parking space. Please request when making a booking. During your stay, you can park for free at the hotel. WiFi can be found in the hotel's public areas. Make yourself at home The competent staff at reception will be happy to assist you, e.g. by placing your valuables in the hotel's safe. Within the hotel a lobby is included. A garden terrace is also provided. Culinary greetings from the kitchen Meet your family and friends at the bar or at the hotel's restaurant. The chef there also caters for our guests with diabetes. Wholesome foods including multi-grain products are offered at the hotel. Where you will stay A TV (cable) is provided in every single room. International newspapers are available in each of the rooms. Use the properly functioning phone in your hotel room to touch base with your friends and family. We provide walking trails for the visitors to enjoy some fresh air. Business hours of reception: On business days:	from 08:00 to 21:00 On the weekend:	from 08:00 to 21:00 .
Our whole team would like to happily welcome you to the du Parc. Parking is not a problem at our hotel, we have ample parking available for our clientele. Located at our hotel are car parking spots for the benefit of our guests. You'll find a complimentary newspaper delivered day-to-day in all the hotel rooms. WiFi can be found in the hotel's public areas. Make yourself at home We feature a lift for convenient access to the cosy rooms on the upper floors. Our impressive lobby will start your trip off right. Tasty snacks can be enjoyed in the hotel bistro. Where you will stay Our hotel offers its visitors their own cable television with plenty of entertaining programmes that is located in all of our rooms. A convenient landline is available in all of the hotel rooms. Our walking paths are available for you to enjoy some fresh air. While visiting with us grab your co-travellers and enjoy some of the leisure activities, like fishing. Business hours of reception: On business days:	from 08:00 to 13:00 and from 16:30 to 21:30 .
We would like to warmly welcome you to the Eden au Lac. Spa Hotels abound, but the Eden au Lac is a great choice to fulfill all of your needs and expectations. Book with us and find out! There are ample parking spaces available to guests of this hotel. Car parking facilities are located at the hotel for your use. Please specify when making a booking. Free for you Our hotel provides daily newspapers, for free, for its visitors. Guests are invited to use the hotel sauna free of charge. During your stay, you can park for free at the hotel. Wireless connection to the internet is available in the hotel's public rooms. Make yourself at home Your articles of value will be stored securely in our strong box at reception. Our modest features a lift for guests of the hotel. Video surveillance is operating in the lobby area. The terrace in the garden provides a great relaxing area. Culinary greetings from the kitchen Meet your family and friends at the bar or at our hotel's restaurant. The chef there also caters for our vegetarian visitors. Where you will stay Our hotel guests are appreciate having their own cable television in each and every room. During your entire trip you'll be able to stay in touch with your friends and family since a convenient phone is available in every hotel room. The in-room entertainment consists of a radio. Turn it on and let the party begin. Relax or be active Enjoy bathing in our jacuzzi or relax and recover in the tanning shop, steam room and sauna. We have a state-of-the-art fitness room for the guests of our hotel. While staying with us take advantage of some of our leisure activities, like a nice game of table tennis with your friends. Our hotel provides leisure activities, like squash, to ensure our guests have a fun trip. If you would like to get back to nature, go over to our hotel's walking paths and enjoy. Business hours of reception: Every day:	from 00:00 to 00:00 .
Our whole team would like to proudly welcome you to the Hotel Olivier. You can leave your car in one of the many parking spaces while you are with us. Free for you On request, you can enjoy a free daily newspaper in your room. Free parking is available at the hotel. The public rooms in the hotel all offer WiFi. The comfortable hotel offers a lift for its guests. Where you will stay While visiting us, you are supplided with air-conditioning, a hand-held blow-dryer and a minibar filled with a wide-ranging selection of beverages available in every single room. A desk is at your ready in your room to comfortably write post cards or finish any work you might have brought back from the office. Satellite TV is a standard feature provided in all of our hotel rooms. In all rooms our hotel offers a safe. A properly functioning phone can be found in each and every hotel room. In your room's bathroom you will find a shower as well as a blow-dryer.
Our entire crew would like to cheerfully welcome you to the Hôtel Zurich. The hotel is located very near the station (just 0,1 km as the crow flies). There are plenty of parking spots for our hotel visitors. Our hotel's manager permits domestic pets in the cosy hotel. Wireless connection to the internet is available in the hotel's public rooms. During your stay, make use of the laundry service. Where you will stay Hotel-features, like an air-conditioning-system, are available in each room. Desks are a standard comfort in our hotel rooms. Our guests are supplied with cable television with plenty of entertaining programmes that is found in all of the rooms. The clientele of our hotel can protect their valuable possessions by using the safety deposit box provided in every room. With our compliments We offer a convenient landline in each and every hotel room for you to keep in contact with your loved ones. Your hotel room's bathroom entails a shower and a blow-dryer for drying your hair afterwards. All hotel rooms are fitted with soundproof windows for the comfort of our guests.


Buying a car itself can be stressful in terms of investing your finances in the right machine. A used car is often the choice of many people due to the monetary benefits. However, there are some checkpoints that one must follow before buying a used car. A dealer can free you from the concerns that you may have regarding your purchase.
The obvious benefit is that you get to choose from a variety of options. If you require a loading truck in a fixed budget, then looking for private sellers may not give you options. However, a dealer has a large number of options to choose from which you can choose your best fit.
A dealer knows the market value of each model and can guide you well in the process of making the right selection. The condition of the car is best judged by an engineer's eye, but the dealer has quantity and quality experience and may prove that his advice is as good as the engineer's.
Buying a new car to escape the worries of related to the wear and tear of the vehicle with time is an available option but it can surely burn a hole in your pocket. Also, the value of new cars, irrespective of the maintenance, depreciates by almost 30% in the first year itself.
Used car dealers provide warranties on the cars they sell and make sure in advance to get a proper inspection done on the vehicle before putting them for sale. A certified dealer can be trusted to ensure the quality of a vehicle. The Road Traffic Act makes it illegal for any dealer or private seller to sell a vehicle that is not fit to be driven on the road.
Buying a used car from a dealership can be rewarding as it saves time that goes into verification and paperwork. It is a possibility that the car you are buying does not fit the pollution regulations or is involved in illegal activities. Hence, a background check for the used vehicle becomes necessary.
The dealership is also more profitable and simple in terms of ensuring the vehicle fitness. Dealers usually follow a long checklist that includes body paint, mileage, tyres, frame damage, rusting, and leakage to provide you the right product. You must be certain regarding the type of vehicles, be it a loading truck, a commercial vehicle, or private transport for commuting to the office. You can also make sure the vehicle can do the task you are buying it for. As a buyer, it becomes your responsibility to be rational in your research for the perfect dealer. The dealer warranty does not cover accidental damage, a breakdown of the vehicle during normal usage and damage due to wear and tear. You may ask friends and do online research to get recommendations for the dealership. Reading the documents carefully is advisable.


..:::Visualization : Health Booster Extraordinaire! at Healing Intent - Infuse Yourself with Vitality and Power! - Visualization: Health:::..
Visualization is a controlled mode of thinking: applied, disciplined imagination. What we habitually visualize or image, is what we come to believe, and what we create in our lives. Effective visualization takes place when your brain is emitting alpha waves. Alpha waves naturally occur when one is in a state of relaxation.
"To be what we are, and to become what we're capable of becoming, is the only end in life."
When you relax and just listen to your inner being and deep, inner voice. Streams of images may cross the screen of your mind's eyes, bringing you messages from your subconscious and Higher Self.
When you relax and "talk" or direct your inner self and subconscious to project a chosen image onto the screen of your mind's eye.
When you relax and listen to a taped or spoken script, which leads you through a specific sequence of images and inner experiences.
One tried and true technique for creating effective visualizations is to imagine metaphoric symbols to represent what you desire to include in your imagery. For instance, you might "see" an Eagle to symbolize Wisdom and a wide perspective; or a Heart to symbolize Love; or a Battle to symbolize the conquering of Cancer cells by an active immune system "Army". You know, deep down within you, which images work best for you.
Affirmations are strong, positive, feeling-rich statements about situations and experiences you wish to draw into your life.
1. Desire: You must truly want it.
2. Belief: You must believe it is possible for you.
3. Acceptance: You must be willing to accept that the situation will happen, and it will benefit you.
Desire & Belief & Acceptance add up to create your INTENTION.
You intend to create the situation described in your affirmation in your reality.
Affirmations are particularly effective at the end of your visualization sessions, to work like post-hypnotic suggestions. Since your brain works like a computer, giving yourself an affirmation to focus on repetitively, is like reprogramming your hard drive to run bug-free.
1. Always use "I" statements to start off: this prompts your subconscious to take the statements personally.
2. Always state the phrase positively.
3. Stay in the present tense: "I am surrounded by love."
4. Be definite, "I have more than I need."
5. Word the Phrase as if it is a Given: as if your desired goal is an accomplished fact. "I am blessed with abundance," rather than "I will be abundant."
6. Embellish, and be specific.
1. Creating Visual Images: which uses the Right Side of your Brain.
2. Affirmations: which uses the Left Side.
Imagine you are in your desired condition or situation, and Tell yourself you are!
The alpha or hypnotic state amplifies the power of your imagery and your affirmations to produce your intended manifestation. If your images become real enough, they produce the same feelings and physical reactions as the actual objects or situations would if you were experiencing them in reality.
Images are especially effective if they become multi-sensory: if you can not only "see" them, but also hear, taste, smell, and touch them. For instance, you can "feel" the wind gently blowing your hair, "hear" its gentle whisper, "smell" the fragrance from flowers growing nearby, and taste the saltiness from the sea, as you image yourself in a healing sanctuary in an idyllic setting.
Albert Einstein felt that the most important aspect of intellience was the ability to use imagery and the imagination. In fact, many great scientists, artists, mystics, and healers used the skill of visualization while in a receptive alpha state to "receive" pictures of inventions, great works of music and art, scientific insights, and so on.
To prepare your mind for visualization, the following four steps are helpful: Connect with your Intent; Deep Relaxation; Trust; Flowing.
Define what you really desire to manifest in your life. Make it crystal clear in your mind, then run it by your heart. Will this really make you happy, and harm no one else? If you answer "Yes!" then direct your Will to give energy to your Intent.
Find a quiet, restful place, free from distractions to retreat to for your visualization time. Quiet your body, emotions, and thoughts. Use deep breathing to relax and slip into an alpha state.
Let yourself trust the process. Drop your worries and cares. Make room for new patterns, growth, and wholeness to thrive in your life.
As the process of letting go deepens, you will naturally feel yourself flowing with the universe around you. You will sense the phenomenal energy that continously surrounds you, which you may have never noticed before. Allow yourself to flow with this energy.
Sit upright in a straight-backed chair with comfortable armrests.
Hold your back naturally straight, with your forearms resting on the chair armrests, hands open, palms up, and feet flat on the floor. Do not let your hands and feet come in contact with any other part of your body.
Breathing: Breathe in deeply through your nose, then exhale for a longer time, through your mouth. Exhaling longer stimulates your vagus nerve which helps you to move into an alpha state of deep relaxation.
Do two complete cycles, counting your first breath's exhalation as the beginning of the second breath. Breathe out-in-out-in, then out again, for a total of three exhales and two inhales.
Then begin your visualization, breathing deeply but regularly, with a uniform in-out rhythm. Try to keep your focus on the process - on your Imagery and your Intention, don't worry about results.
When we use visualization, an alchemical change of consciousness occurs, freeing our bodies and emotions to heal. When we take inner journeys, we rearrange our inner landscape. We learn to accept our past, to live our present, and to create our future.
Below, you will find some sample visualization exercises. You may want to start with these, but the most potent visualizations are the ones you design yourself, using the images that speak to you. You may like to audiotape your visualization script, using your own voice. This has a profound effect on your subconscious.
One excellent way to start to develop your capacity to visualize is to imagine the four major elements.
"See" Fire, Water, Air, and Earth.
Try to experience each with all of your five senses.
When you can do this effectively, you can learn to visualize anything you choose.
Sit comfortably in the Pharaoh's Posture. Close your eyes. Breath deeply and evenly, and relax your entire body. Now perform the vagus nerve breath by breathing out completely through the mouth, then breathing in deeply through the nose but for a shorter time than you took to exhale. Repeat the complete cycle once, then breath out deeply once more. Now just relax and resume your regular deep breathing.
Sit quietly, and focus on your inner being. Don't try to "see" anything, just relax and be receptive to whatever images or messages come. As they appear, focus your attention lightly on them, but don't try to force them to stay on the screen of your mind's eye. Let them flow. Do tune into the symbolism though, and notice what meaning you get from them. What message do they convey? In time, you may come to have very real, clear, "technicolor" movie-like visions. These can be very delightful - who needs TV when you've got your own inner "movie screen"?
In time, you may also receive spoken messages, that you hear in your mind. You may wish to have a portable tape recorder handy so you can describe what you are receiving in your imagery sessions.
Whether taped or not, try to write down the highlights of what you've received when finished. If you do this in a journal, over time, you'll be amazed at the wonderful guidance and insights you've been given by your inner guides and Higher Self.
You can use a multitude of images, for any issue or situation imaginable. Here are a few samples to try. For all examples, assume the Pharaoh Posture, and do the deep breathing as outlined above. Relax completely into an alpha brain wave state.
See yourself as the hero or heroine of your own life story. See yourself overcome all obstacles, enjoying the fruits of your heroic actions, full of power, courage, and joy. When done, record your adventure in your journal.
See yourself in your own special place: somewhere you can go to in your mind to reflect, create, heal, and brainstorm. Often people choose a nature setting.
The sanctuary itself could be a cabin in a deep forest; a cave full of crystals; a castle high on a mountain; a pyramid; a cosy library; or a sheltered garden: anywhere you feel safe, free, and content.
Fill your sanctuary with furniture, tools, whatever you feel you need to perform your inner work. You can go to this place whenever you choose.
Go to your sacred sanctuary and prepare to invite an imaginary person, animal, or being who can help you to solve problems, make decisions, answer questions, and talk things out with. This guide is the personification of your own inner wisdom, which can be accessed through your unconscious to receive messages and guidance.
You might see a kindly, elderly wise man or woman; or an angel; or an animal that is sacred to you, and so on.
Sit and simply "be" with this guide. In your mind, share your concerns and listen for their responses. These answers may come as words, images, physical sensations, or a quiet "knowing". You can go inward and spend time with your guide whenever you choose.
"My body radiates dynamic energy."
Before performing, relax, and prepare yourself. See yourself in complete control and use slow motion imagery in your sports visualizations.
See yourself move through each step of the sport, moving with confidence, precision, style, and grace. Also, include symbolic images as you "see" yourself perform. "See" yourself running like a graceful deer; or imagine yourself as strong as an ox; nimble as an otter; graceful as a swan; free as the wind, and so on. Then, perform your actual sport with abandon.
See your body radiating with golden light. See each cell of your body singing and vibrating with this intense light. See your body as a shimmering mass of joyous, balanced energy. Nothing can impede this vibration: you are flowing and in total balance.
1. Rebuilding a collapsed wall.
2. Putting a jigsaw puzzle together.
3. Knitting tissue with needles and yarn.
4. Cementing cells with SuperGlue.
5. Seeing new, healthy cells multiply.
6. Divine Healing energy as Golden Light.
7. Seeing the actual body areas mending, clearing, healing.
1. A vice loosening, then disintegrating.
3. Flames dying out from a cool wind.
4. Cool colors such as green, blue, violet replacing hot colors like red and orange.
5. A taut rubber band loosening.
Try to visualize for ten to twenty minutes per session, working up to three times a day: early morning, late afternoon, and before bed.
1. Visualize the literal healing process, such as your cells rejuvenating, or infection clearing.
2. To reinforce the effectiveness of the treatment you are currently receiving, such as medications, herbs, physiotherapy, chiropractic work, radiation, and so on.
3. To create metaphorical images to represent what you are experiencing and how to reduce the effects of your symptoms. For instance if you have a fever, see your body cooling in a clear fresh-water lake.
4. To project the future, and "see" yourself whole and healed.


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Personal: A Week Mostly Alone is Still a Week Mostly with Friends
• Personal: A Week Mostly Alone is Still a Week Mostly with Friends
26th-Aug-2007 01:04 am
Tags:ethical, friends-marquette era, friends-notre dame era, musical, personal, sexuality, wine
Current Location:The Ledge
Current Mood:restless but somehow content
Current Music:"Listen to the Music" The Doobie Brothers
I've been in a restless mood this week: I'm not at all sure why. I've not pursued a lot of company, but I've enjoyed it when I've had it, or had long-distance chances to catch up. As my Dad has admiringly noted in the last year, I am unusually and strongly blessed in my friendships.
Julie canceled plans as she was in the midst of a consuming bout of psych research and I was content to let it go. Diane postponed getting together to finish Before Sunrise and to start Before Sunset, but when she did come over Thursday night, it made for one of those fabulous evenings for which she's the best. We grabbed dinner and then indulged in a swimming platter of grapes, dark chocolate, chocolate chip cookies and Spanish wine, as well as getting into a long developmental psychology/sexuality discussion between the two movies that would have fit perfectly into the similar conversation that Mark, Erik and I had had in the hotel lobby the other week before leaving West Lafayette. I found myself wishing I could do a bit of time-travel and plug the two conversations together, to see how they would have reacted to her, and vice-versa, as different models of of maturing were proposed and their ethical implications compared. Is the common psychological "health" language irrevocably "self" centered? Is that compatible with a "love" vision oriented not toward the self (tho' not unconcerned with it) but rather oriented toward the other – toward the beloved? Erik is especially starting to say really interesting things these days as his graduate degrees in education, divinity, and psychology are all starting to finally mesh in his head, and the occasionally-complimentary and occasionally-conflicting methodologies are starting to interact in an interior way for him that wasn't there before. (Wine note: we opened an inexpensive Penascal Tempranillo from Castille/León in 2004 which I'd been given. I'd never tried it before and I thought it very crisp-tasting and a great mix with the chocolates. This could become a new inexpensive standby red, along with the Alice White Shiraz or the Masciarelli Montepulciano we've tended to buy in bulk.)
Wednesday had been all caught up in an hours-long conversation with Kate out in British Columbia. We'd not actually talked since early May, so I had to catch her up on all that news. It was good to be brought up and to bring her up to speed so that our understanding of one another was "current" again, as it had been with Erik and Mark. Hers is one of those friendships from Notre Dame that remains effortlessly strong, even with gaps of months, and requiring only news to be as fresh as any other friendship. It was good to hear her reactions, too – to hear such a friend speak her mind about my life. I realized that she and Diane were quite a bit alike in the way that they tend to perceive the heart of things in ways that I don't, and bring some different kind of freshness to everything, like Diane making me laugh at all the craziness in our lives this summer, and Kate able to perceive and to tease out all the ironies even across a continent's distance. Naturally, I wanted to jump right onto a plane and go visit her and Paul, but I keep forgetting to renew my passport, which complicates such impulses. She continues to be in a position that is allowing her to affect policy for all the universities of British Columbia, and so it's great to see her able to bring her theological and philosophical reflections on human nature (and thereby pedagogy) to fruition, if indirectly, in such a broad and public way. I even just discovered that in her long reverence for Bruce Cockburn, to whom she turned me on back when we were at Notre Dame, she succeeded in getting him awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Victoria at the beginning of June.
Mark called yesterday and we had a good talk as well, mostly about the new music he's produced, which is striking. I wish I had permission to post some of it here right now. (The new stuff is still not online, but Mark's own older material is available on his MySpace site.) The technological situation has changed so much in the last few years, and Mark's key partner in his group Sozo is an adept at this electronic side of production. And so Mark now fronts a guitar band that has no amplifiers on stage, but all the instruments of the group are instead plugged into a laptop which handles all the effects and mixing directly to the main speakers. What an asset that would have been back in the George and the Freeks days, when I was constantly trying to battle the amplifiers in order to mix a balanced sound for the room or hall where the band was playing! The clean and balanced sound of such a coordinated production gives a much more studio-like quality to a live set than most bands could have produced without a full and knowledgeable sound staff. I had nothing but good to say about the demos of "Heavenly Colours," "Veneer," and "Lila." The songs accompanied me on the drive to and from Cincinnati and I'm still pulling them up and playing them without having to make myself do so. They have a quiet kind of intensity, an energy built around an almost delicate precision of sound: it very much picks up from the achievement of the masterpiece track "View of Heaven" on Mark's CD Simplicity, but from there moves toward greater pop sensibilities with wider audience appeal. We talked of regional touring, with me pushing him much more toward New York City than making appearances in the Midwest, as much as I'd love to see him.
So, some cool contact while still allowing me to hide out a bit this week, which also feels right to the current mood. I had some longer letters to respond to, including a fun one from Crisi in Switzerland, and I still have yet to follow through on some equally fun notes from Sushinsky, who has finished her Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago and is now looking for work. Nathaniel wrote earlier tonight, introducing me to a friend of his who has come to the area, a doctor or medical student, and also to announce that he is suddenly unemployed, but without further explanation, so that is waiting for development, too.


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Smart play is a serious team-building strategy
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By Lisa Calautti
Richard Shrapnel is amongst only a small handful of Lego® Serious Play® Facilitators in Australia. Lego® Serious Play® involves using Lego bricks to bring together leaders and their staff to unite them in problem-solving to help create a cohesive business approach.
Building blocks of better business
Shrapnel strongly believes this is an effective tool to help develop better business strategy. He came across Lego® Serious Play® in 2002 via an article in AFR Boss reviewing CUB's use of the method. He completed the facilitator's course in Enfield, Connecticut, USA in 2003 and again in 2011, this time in Singapore, learning about the program's methodology and science.
Shrapnel says the method is particularly popular in Asia, the USA and Europe. "In Australia the typical response I get is, 'But this is a toy and it's play and therefore it's not serious!'"
It is a statement which Shrapnel can easily counter. He is passionate about this Lego method as a valuable learning technique and its power in getting people to use their left and right brains to bring creative logic together and their imagination to create stories around an image they build. "It actually allows you to tap into thoughts which you would otherwise not consider and to be far more creative," he explains.
Serious play in action
Lego® Serious Play® workshops last from a half day up to three days and have been popular amongst medium-to-large corporations, not-for-profit organisations as well as religious groups. A typical workshop begins by proposing an individual activity, for example, 'build your dream job'.
"It's getting people used to expressing themselves through building a model and once they are comfortable with that you then come back to the business side," Shrapnel says. "The tool and methodology allow people to communicate at a level that they otherwise would not be able to reach, and to build an outcome that they can then take away as a combined group. That is the power of it."
As the workshop progresses and attendees are comfortable with using the specially selected Lego bricks, they come together to form a single model as a team to begin a narrative of their business. It is at this stage participants can see environmental factors around the model and their impact.
"Here's your part of the business, here's my part of the business and that is the market. These are the competitors, the technology … all impacting what we do. And because it is now a 3D model, it's very rich and you walk around it and look at it from a different angle."
As it is built, each person not only tells their story, but everyone tells a new combined story. "Every person speaks to the model explaining this is our story, our business, and how we will be effective and achieve the outcomes we seek."
This article originally appeared in the September 2019 print edition of Leadership Matters, IML ANZ's quarterly magazine. For editorial suggestions and enquiries, please contact karyl.estrella@managersandleaders.com.au.
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