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Cruise Ship: Azamara
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Waldorf Astoria, NY -
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New Team Member: South-East
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| Azamara Journey |
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| Azamara Club Cruises, with its two mid-sized luxury cruise liners,
Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey, is the alternative for guests who prefer a
more intimate boutique style hotel. They can “forgo the crowds and
experience a voyage tailor-made for today's discerning traveler”. Azamara
Club Cruises attracts the well-off 45+ traveler who wants to explore the
destinations and who is focusing more on well being and health. “Travelers
on Azamara will easily find healthful food options that range from sushi to
smoothies, as well as fitness options, such as personal training, and healing
spa treatments.” With many of the amenities of larger cruise liners, like
the exquisite Astral Spa, offering acupuncture and a therapy pool with an
expansive relaxation deck, both ships have two extraordinary specialty
restaurants. |
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| On Azamara Journey we found the ‘Exclusive
Experience’ that includes butler service with all suites, we resided in
suite 7119, especially attractive, and the staff pleasant and well trained. We
were told that they receive formal training at an English butler school. In
line with their slogan “You’ll love where we take you”, the
cruise line is also increasingly featuring active shore options, such as
cycling and kayaking, on its tour menus. The “Pillars of Excellence”
program focuses on specific areas of the onboard and onshore cruise experience.
“Potentially the most exciting of Azamara's pillars is its on-shore
immersion, offering cruise travelers more in-depth port opportunities.”
Our itineraries included an excursion and overnight stay in St. Barth, which we
truly enjoyed. The on-board cuisine was very good; mostly Mediterranean
influenced international dishes and the service gracious. We adored the
‘Best of the Best’ dinner with Captain Jason Ikiadis, Hotel Director
Scott Daniels and the entire upper management. This dinner has potential for a
Seven Stars rating. |
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| Seven Stars and Stripes Inc. now offers, for the first time, this
extraordinary, custom designed ‘His & Her Seven Stars Cufflink
set. Limited Edition. |
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| Le Grill Restaurant |
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After decades of emotion deadening domination simply by being behind the Iron
Curtain, Prague has emerged on everyone’s ‘top ten’ bucket list
of new places to visit and Le Grill Restaurant is certainly worthy of inclusion
on anyone’s ‘top ten’ new culinary escapes. In the tradition of
the Franciscan Monks (Hyberns) who grew potatoes in their own garden on this
very street, Le Grill uses local sources for many of its fresh ingredients,
which in turn become delicious components on Executive Chef Marek
Fichtner’s artfully conceived menu. What we know about Chef Marek is
impressive, starting in Czech Republic when just out of Culinary School,
gaining valuable experience on several large cruise ships including Celebrity
Constellation and then on to Saudi Arabia and Switzerland before returning in
triumph to his homeland and taking over as Executive Chef and F&B Director
at Kempinski Hotel Hybernska.
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Our dining experience at Le Grill started with Creamy White Tomato Soup
with Confit Tomberry Tomatoes, which we eagerly tasted while sipping a locally
produced Czech Sauvignon Blanc, Pozdni sber 2008, Reisten. Our servers Hana,
Julie and Ilja provided us with a relaxed, unhurried but professional service
experience that was greatly appreciated as they effortlessly moved us from
course to course. Chef Mareks tasting menu now brought us to Grilled Pike Perch
in Lardo on Grilled Polenta and Green Asparagus, a delicious fish with light,
firm but tender meat, yielding a delicate flavor. A delightful late-harvest
Czech Riesling Ryzlink vlassky, Mikrosvin Mikulov 2009 brought a harmonious and
pleasant acidity wrapped in a light green color.
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Finally, dessert of Marzipan Dumplings with Apples and Mascarpone Sabayon
worked its magic with three delightful dumplings sitting in light, foaming rich
custard topped with a sprig of red currants. We finished the evening with a
snifter filled with Gold Slivovitz Private Reserve, a Damson plum spirit with
soft aromatics reminiscent of raisins, and violets, as well as other dried
fruits, a perfect bedtime beverage. Congratulations to Executive Chef Marek
Fichtner, a bright star in the heart of Europe.
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| Congratulations to all, from your Guests and from Seven Stars and
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- For your visible commitment to excellence.
- For your willingness to be recognized for your latest
innovations.
- For your devotion to your staff and company.
- For your ability to receive.
- For your decision to raise the bar.
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| In The Press: |
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| * Arrival: Kempinski Hotel
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| Dear Friends, |
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| No matter where in the world you are, be
certain that ‘spring’ will inspire you to travel. After all,
“during the vernal equinox the sun's rays are directly above the equator,
making day and night (but not daylight and darkness) nearly equal on all parts
of the world… ,“ according to Wikipedia. So let’s do some
serious shopping in the ‘City that doesn’t sleep’ and then
follow us on a cruise with the Azamara Journey of Azamara Club Cruises from
Miami. For your shopping spree we suggest that you choose to reside at New York
City’s Waldorf Astoria, for a truly historic and unique experience if you
haven’t already done so! Then follow us to Miami on-board the Azamara
Journey. If you have a couple of nights to spare, The Villa by Barton G. is a
must! Placed in the former Versace Mansion this incredible hotel offers
exceptional accommodations in the heart of Miami Beach's South Beach with full
concierge service and then some. On board the Azamara Journey we found the
distinctive ‘Exclusive Experience’ with butler service an attractive
bonus and the staff pleasant and very professional. |
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| I remain yours truly |
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Thorsten Buehrmann |
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Mr. Vilmor D. Morales
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| Coordinator South-East Asia |
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| Languages: English, Filipino & Spanish |
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| Email: Vilmor@SevenStarsAndStripes.com |
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| We are delighted and honored to announce that Mr. Vilmor Morales of
Manila, Philippines is joining our global Seven Stars and Stripes Team. Mr.
Morales, who earned a Master Degree in Business Administration, served as
Executive Officer to the President. The Hospitality Pro lectures at the College
of International Hospitality Management, Commerce and others. |
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| New York, USA |
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| Refined travelers who visit New York City should experience the
Waldorf Astoria, at least once in their lifetime! She is what she is, a grand
lady with Rockefeller Center's famous skating rink just three blocks from her
hallowed doors. I have watched ‘her’ in old black & white movies
and thats exactly how it felt as we entered the brass polished grand entrance
hall, which is centered around the most unique clock tower. The English manor
styled hotel offers over fourteen hundred guest rooms and suites with the spa
and salon and wedding facilities located right off the main lobby.
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Houseguests and visitors may take a history tour of this iconic hotel for an
additional fee that includes parking, the fitness center and Internet access as
well. Our check-in was perfect, the pleasant young lady behind the desk was in
training and one of the front desk managers guided her personally though the
process. As we entered our accommodations, we were in awe of the high ceilings,
reminiscent of the glorious days gone by and most certainly of the breathtaking
view, The Empire State Building, framed with formal window treatments. My suite
was comfortable, the bed delightful and the marble bathroom with a shower/tub
combination well maintained.
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