Zion National Park

Zion National Park

Zion National Park is a national park located in the Southwestern United States, near Springdale, Utah. A prominent feature of the 229-square-mile (593 km2) park is Zion Canyon, 15 miles (24 km) long and up to half a mile (800 m) deep, cut through the reddish and tan-colored Navajo Sandstone by the North Fork of the Virgin River. Located at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, Great Basin, and Mojave Desert regions, the park’s unique geography and variety of life zones allow for unusual plant and animal diversity. Numerous plant species as well as 289 species of birds, 75 mammals (including 19 species of bat), and 32 reptiles inhabit the park’s four life zones: desert, riparian, woodland, and coniferous forest. Common plant species include cottonwood, Cactus, Datura, Juniper, Pine, Boxelder, Sagebrush, yucca , and various willows. Notable megafauna include mountain lions, mule deer and Golden Eagles, along with reintroduced California Condors and Bighorn Sheep.

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Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a national park spanning eastern portions of Tuolumne, Mariposa and Madera counties in east central California, United States. The park covers an area of 761,266 acres (308,073 ha) and reaches across the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain chain. Yosemite is visited by over 3.5 million people each year, many of whom only spend time in the seven square miles (18 km²) of Yosemite Valley. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granitewaterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. Almost 95% of the park is designated wilderness. Although not the first designated national park, Yosemite was a focal point in the development of the national park idea, largely owing to the work of people like John Muir and Galen Clark. cliffs,

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916, is a United States National Park located in the U.S. State of Hawai?i on the island of Hawai?i. It displays the results of hundreds of thousands of years of volcanism, migration, and evolution—processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with complex and unique ecosystems and a distinct Ancient Hawaiian culture. K?lauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the most massive, offer scientists insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and visitors’ views of dramatic volcanic landscapes. In recognition of its outstanding natural values, Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park has been designated as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980 and a World Heritage Site in 1987.
The volcanic activity generated in Hawai?i Volcanoes National Park helped create Kalapana (now covered by lava from recent eruptions) and other black sand beaches. Within the park boundaries are the Thurston Lava Tube, a lava tube approximately 540 years old with a short hiking trail running through it, and the K?lauea Caldera, skirted by the Volcano HouseHawaiian Volcano Observatory which operates the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum. Hotel.

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Grand Canyon National Park

 Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the United States’ oldest national parks and is located in Arizona. Within the park lies the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, considered to be one of the major natural wonders of the world. The park covers 1,902 mi² (4927 km²) of unincorporated area in Coconino County and Mohave County.
Most visitors to the park come to the South Rim, arriving on Arizona State Route 64. The Highway enters the park through the South Entrance, near Tusayan, Arizona, and heads eastward, leaving the park through the East Entrance. All park accommodations are operated by the Xanterra corporation. Park headquarters are at Grand Canyon Village, a short distance from the South Entrance, being also the center of the most popular viewpoints. Some thirty miles of the South Rim are accessible by road. A much smaller venue for tourists is found on the North Rim, accessed by Arizona State Route 67. There is no road connection between the two within Arizona except via the Navajo Bridge, near Page, Arizona, entailing a five-hour drive. Otherwise, the two rims of the Canyon are connected via Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Hoover Dam.

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Denali National Park

Denali National Park

Denali National Park and Preserve is located in Interior Alaska and contains Mount McKinley (Denali), the tallest mountain in North America. The park and preserve together cover 9,492 mi² (24,585 km²).

The word “Denali” means “the great one” in the native Athabaskan language and refers to the mountain itself. The mountain was named after president William McKinley of Ohio in 1897 by local prospector William A. Dickey, although McKinley had no connection with the region.
Charles Alexander Sheldon took an interest in the Dall sheep native to the region, and became concerned that human encroachment might threaten the species. After his 1907-1908 visit, he petitioned the people of Alaska and Congress to create a preserve for the sheep. (His account of the visit was published posthumously as The Wilderness of Denali, ISBN 1-56833-152-5). The park was established as Mount McKinley National Park on February 26, 1917. However, only a portion of Mount McKinley (not even including the summit) was within the original park boundary. The park was designated an international biosphere reserve in 1976. A separate Denali National Monument was proclaimed by Jimmy Carter on December 1, 1978.

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Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park is a U.S. National Park located in southern Florida, due east of Homestead. The park preserves Biscayne Bay, one of the top scuba diving areas in the United States. Ninety-five percent of the park is water. In addition, the shore of the bay is the location of an extensive mangrove forest. The park covers 207 mi² (700 km²).
Elliott Key, the park’s largest island, is considered the first of the true Florida Keys being formed from fossilized coral reef, i.e. Key Largo limestone. The islands farther north in the park are transitional islands of coral and sand.
The major attraction of the park is scuba diving or snorkeling on the coral reef inside the bay. It is also possible to take a glass-bottom boat tour of the bay, or rent kayaks to explore the bay and the islands (Florida Keys) in it. While accessing the historic homes of Stiltsville is currently not allowed by casual visitors, these structures may still be observed from boats.

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Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park, in southwest South Dakota, United States preserves 244,000 acres (98,740 ha) of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires blended with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in the United States.
The Badlands Wilderness protects 64,144 acres (25,958 ha) of the park as a designated wilderness area and is the site of the reintroduction of the black-footed ferret, the most endangered land mammal in North America.
The Stronghold Unit is co-managed with the Oglala Lakota tribe and includes sites of 1890s Ghost Dances, a former United States Air Force bomb and gunnery range, and Red Shirt Table, the park’s highest point at 3,340 feet (1,020 m).

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Arches National Park

Arches National Park

Arches National Park is a U.S. national park in eastern Utah. It is known for preserving over 2000 natural sandstone arches, including the world-famous Delicate Arch, in addition to a variety of unique geological resources and formations.
The park is located near Moab, Utah, and is 119 square miles (310 km2) in size. Its highest elevation is 5,653 feet (1,723 m) at Elephant Butte, and its lowest elevation is 4,085 feet (1,245 m) at the visitor center. Since 1970, forty-three arches have toppled because of erosion. The park receives 10 inches (250 mm) of rain a year on average.
The area, administered by the National Park Service, was originally designated as a national monument on April 12, 1929. It was redesignated a national park on November 12, 1971. More than 833,000 people visited in 2006.

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Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park preserves much of Mount Desert Island, and associated smaller islands, off the Atlantic coast of Maine. Originally inhabited by the Wabanaki people, the area includes mountains, an ocean shoreline, woodlands, and lakes. In addition to Mount Desert Island, the park comprises much of the Isle au Haut, a small island to the southwest of Mount Desert Island and parts of Baker Island, also nearby. A portion of Schoodic Peninsula on the mainland is also part of the park. In total, Acadia National Park consists of 30,300 acres (47 square miles or 123 km2) on Mount Desert Island, 2,728 acres (4.6 square miles or 11 km2) on Isle au Haut and 2,366 acres (3.5 square miles or 9.2 km2) on the Schoodic Peninsula.

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The M Resort Spa Casino — Henderson

The M Resort Spa Casino   Henderson

The brand new M Resort Spa Casino features 390 spacious guest rooms and suites with floor to ceiling windows, global cuisine choices, a world-class spa and salon, 92,000sq ft of indoor and poolside gaming, and a state of the art outdoor amphitheater offering unprecedented views of the Las Vegas skyline.
The new M Resort Spa Casino brings you an unrivaled standard of personal service and resort amenities, modern architectural style where form meets function, spectacular views of the Strip and valley, and the awe-inspiring Villaggio Del Sole Pool and Entertainment Piazza.
A variety of room and suite sizes and configurations give you a choice of how you would like to spend your stay. Each room and suite was designed with your comfort in mind, incorporating an upscale, yet casual decor. Not to mention world-class personal service. And if that weren't enough, the floor-to-ceiling windows offer an incredible view from every room.
Enjoy live music and rock out poolside in our Villaggio Del Sole Pool and Entertainment Piazza, with breathtaking views of the desert night sky as the backdrop. Celebrate with friends enjoying a glass of fine wine in our spectacular wine cellar. End the night at our rooftop restaurant and lounge, hundreds of feet above the Las Vegas Strip, surrounded by stunning views of the twinkling lights below. Whatever mood you're in, we have the spot for you.

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The Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Santa Monica

The Huntley Hotel Santa Monica     Santa Monica

Overlooking the oceanfront, in the very heart of Santa Monica, California, THE HUNTLEY hotel is nestled within charming tree lined residential streets, one block from the beach and Third Street Promenade. Our luxury California hotel is within walking distance of the famous Santa Monica Pier and some of California's most eclectic dining, world-renowned art galleries, and distinctive shopping. Enjoy ocean views, contemporary cuisine, and creative cocktails at The Penthouse rooftop restaurant and ultra lounge. The HUNTLEY hotel is also conveniently located just blocks from the new Santa Monica Place — a modern shopping destination located in the heart of Santa Monica.

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Meritage Resort at Napa Napa

Meritage Resort at Napa    Napa

The Meritage Resort at Napa offers you the best of California's Wine Country, featuring the areas only underground luxury spa and tasting room located in The Estate Wine Cave. Convienently located to best explore both the Napa and Sonoma Valley's extraordinary vineyards and wineries, The Meritage Resort is perfect for those who enjoy gourmet dining, great wines and Napa's casually elegant activities.
The Meritage Resort welcomes you with a warming fireplace stoked with the stave of oak barrels from local wineries, 158 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, a gourmet restaurant with an award-winning chef, a wine bar, resort swimming pools and fitness centers, an intimate wedding chapel, and stylish special event spaces.

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The Beverly Hilton Beverly Hills

The Beverly Hilton    Beverly Hills

Opened in 1955 by distinguished hotelier Conrad Hilton, The Beverly Hilton has combined the excitement and entertainment of Hollywood with the prestige of Beverly Hills for over 50 years. Located at the world famous intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, the 570 room hotel features 101 suites including the nine private luxury suites within The Penthouse Collection. With more than 60,000 square feet of upscale indoor and open air event space all on the lobby level, the hotel's famed International Ballroom is the centerpiece of the International Collection.
Home of many notable annual events including the Golden Globe Awards, Oscar Nominee Luncheon and the Milken Institute's Global Conference, The Beverly Hilton offers three multi-faceted ballrooms, nine additional meeting rooms, an Executive Meeting Center with unrivaled technology by design to make any meeting a success.
Owned by entertainer Merv Griffin from 1987 to 2003, Beny Alagem and Oasis West Realty LLC purchased The Beverly Hilton in late 2003 immediately embarking on an $80 million reinvention of the 8.9 acre property. Just as The Beverly Hilton defined luxury living when it opened, the newly redefined Beverly Hilton does so once again with the elegance and style considered synonymous with Beverly Hills.

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The Palace San Francisco,

The Palace   San Francisco, CA

The Palace's 552 luxurious guest rooms have been newly restored with the latest in modern luxury with traditional mahogany furnishings and updated fixtures, creating a perfect balance of practicality and comfort. Moreover, The Palace indulges guests with the superior quality of service that gave the Age of Elegance its name. Seamlessly blending old world charm with new world modern technology, The Palace provides the ultimate luxury hotel experience.
In 1875, the Palace Hotel debuted as the world's largest and most luxurious hotel, towering eight stories over San Francisco. An architect had been commissioned to study Europe's finest hotels and make them pale in comparison- and when The Palace opened its doors for the first time, a parade of famous guests visited the hotel and stood in awe of its magnificence. Admirers were awed by the hotel's four hydraulic elevators known as rising rooms. Now guests could reach the hotel's top floors without effort. For over 125 years, the hotel's opulence has been enjoyed by many generations of society's elite. Today San Francisco's Palace is a bridge from the Old World to the modern city. Lavishly restored with loving attention to its rich past, boasting beautiful vaulted ceilings and original Austrian crystal chandeliers, the Palace recreates the elegance and glamour of 19th century high society. Host to presidents, royalty and giants of industry, the Palace is centrally located downtown and adjacent to the Financial District.

The Palace's 552 luxurious guest rooms have been newly restored with the latest in modern luxury with traditional mahogany furnishings and updated fixtures, creating a perfect balance of practicality and comfort. Moreover, The Palace indulges guests with the superior quality of service that gave the Age of Elegance its name. Seamlessly blending old world charm with new world modern technology, The Palace provides the ultimate luxury hotel experience.

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Inn and Spa at Loretto Santa Fe

Inn and Spa at Loretto    Santa Fe



At the Inn and Spa at Loretto, guests are situated at the heart of all this vibrant city has to offer. Within a short walk lies a world of treasures from shopping, dining, and cultural experiences to exhilarating outdoor activities. Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and centrally located adjacent to the historic downtown Santa Fe Plaza, the Inn and Spa at Loretto is the perfect place to call home during. Designed to recreate the look and feel of an ancient Pueblo, the Inn features 134 luxury accommodations which capture the true spirit of Santa Fe and welcome you with warm, vibrant colors and furnishings.
The Inn features an award winning restaurant; a lively Living Room Bar with live entertainment; a luxurious spa with treatments featuring homemade blends of indigenous herbs and minerals; a fitness center; a business center; high speed and wireless internet access; and valet parking.

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Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa Sedona, AZ

Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa   Sedona, AZ

The Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa is unique in its authentic Mediterranean design, boldly merging all the colors of its dramatic setting into a seamless blend of Andalusian luxury. Its Mediterranean design style is unlike any other hotel in Sedona Arizona.
The Southwest United States was once part of a vast domain of little known Spanish Kings, and at the Sedona Rouge, you will experience the sensation of royalty. Slumber atop Simmons Super plush Pillow Top mattresses, down comforters, and lambs-wool throw blankets. Feast upon modern cuisine and delicious comfort foods at Red's Restaurant, prepared meticulously by Executive Chef Ron Moler. Bask in the tranquility of the Spa and relish serenity of the mind. Explore the surrounding red-rock monoliths Coffeepot, Cathedral and Thunder Mountain. From the edge of the vast Colorado Plateau, to stunning Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona is known for its exploration of the Soul. Begin your exploration where mind, body and sprit come together in harmony, at the Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa.

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Grande Colonial Hotel La Jolla San Diego

Grande Colonial Hotel La Jolla — San Diego                


Ideally situated in the seaside village of La Jolla, California, the Grande Colonial Hotel is a historic beauty that honors its traditions yet offers contemporary amenities and services. Built in 1913 as the Colonial Apartment and Hotel, the Grande Colonial was a trailblazer in its day. Its original white wood-framed building was the first lodging facility in downtown La Jolla, and saw today's tourist town grow around it. Just steps from lovely beaches along with interesting eateries and world-class shopping, the Grande Colonial hotel, La Jolla has played an integral role in the community for nearly a century. Commanding views of the California coastline, this landmark historic hotel overlooks the shores of the Pacific Ocean and is ideally located just steps away from miles of beautiful beaches renowned to Southern California. The historic Grande Colonial Hotel, La Jolla, California is within walking distance of world-class shopping, dining and entertainment. Within a short drive are an abundance of golf, recreation and visitor attractions.
The Grande Colonial Hotel features 93 newly renovated air-conditioned, non-smoking guest rooms and suites (some with fully-equipped kitchens and fireplaces). Also offered is 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space (most with ocean views), accommodating up to 120 guests for weddings, meetings and other special events. And the highly acclaimed, award-winning NINE-TEN Restaurant at the Grande Colonial Hotel boasts nationally acclaimed chefs, "Evolving California Cuisine" and a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list. With its ideal location, gracious service and environment of extraordinary comfort, the Grande Colonial Hotel provides the ideal destination for travelers to La Jolla.

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he Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Las Vegas


The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas opened its doors on December 15, 2010. The new 2,995-room resort features oversized residential-style living spaces with expansive, one-of-a-kind private terraces that overlook the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Luxurious resort amenities include a 100,000 square foot casino, unique and eclectic shopping boutiques, Sahra Spa & Hammam, a Pool District of three distinct pool experiences, and Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan by the TAO Group.
Signature restaurants include: Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill by restaurateurs Bruce and Eric Bromberg; Comme Ça by Los Angeles Chef David Myers; Estiatorio Milos, by international restaurateur Costas Spiliadis; Holsteins from Block 16 Hospitality; Jaleo and China Poblano restaurants by acclaimed Chef José Andrés; Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. by award-winning Chef Scott Conant; and the popular steakhouse STK from

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The Peninsula Beverly Hills

The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA, United States

The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers the perfect, luxurious oasis, set in one of the most prestigious areas of Los Angeles, in the heart of Beverly Hills. Located at the intersection of Wilshire and South Santa Monica Boulevards, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the financial and shopping areas of Century City and Beverly Hills, including the famous Rodeo Drive, and only 20 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport. The only hotel in southern California to earn the distinction of an AAA Five-Diamond and Mobil Five-Star rating for 11 consecutive years, The Peninsula Beverly Hills is designed to resemble a gracious private residence, offering 196 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 36 suites and 16 private villas, nestled amid lush, tropical gardens. Each of the hotel's guest rooms and suites is equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic system that allows hotel guests to control their environment with the touch of a fingertip.
The Belvedere restaurant at The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers modern American cuisine in an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. Legendary Peninsula Afternoon Tea is served daily in The Living Room, and casual, alfresco dining is available at The Roof Garden. The hotel's Club Bar features nightly live entertainment in a distinguished, club-style environment.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills offers a full array of health and fitness facilities at The Peninsula Spa, a rooftop garden oasis that offers an array of innovative treatments to relax the body and soothe the soul. Adjacent to the spa is a 60-foot lap pool, bordered by ten private cabanas. The Fitness Center offers the latest in high-tech exercise equipment and personal training services, and hair services are available at The Peninsula Salon.

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Warwick Melrose Hotel Dallas

Warwick Melrose Hotel Dallas
Dallas, TX, United States

Built in 1924, this historic Dallas landmark offers 184 luxury guest rooms including 21 suites and a Presidential Suite, each with a dramatic view of the city.
Known for their clean, quiet comfort and gracious style, each oversized guest room features a European marble bath with full length terry cloth robe, make-up mirror, hair dryer, two line speaker phone with high speed internet access, personalized voice mail, cable television with pay-per-view movies, ceiling fan, work desk, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and refreshment center.
Located in the Uptown Oak Lawn and Turtle Creek area, the hotel is five minutes from Love Field Airport, twenty-five minutes from D/FW International Airport, three minutes from the Market Center and five minutes from Downtown, the Convention Center as well as the West End and McKinney Avenue entertainment areas.

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