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| ... We stepped onto elegant sound-absorbing carpets and
were instantly surrounded by the inviting smell of creative fresh flower
bouquets. Check-in was a short formality at a couple of solid desks with hidden
computers and comfortable chairs that were casually placed off the arrival
lounge. The friendly front desk personnel adapted quickly to the language of
the county of our departure, but offered to converse in English as well. - We
walked through honey and vanilla wallpapered hallways while sinking into plush
red wall-to-wall carpets. Our suite was tastefully exquisite and appropriately
decorated, with a spacious walk-in closet and an equally spacious bathroom; and
our Rimowa luggage had already been delivered before we arrived.
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| ... To our surprise we noticed an inconspicuous touchscreen
device located on the desk. Upon closer inspection we discovered the Virtual
Concierge, a user-friendly device dedicated to making your life in the hotel a
lot easier. With Virtual Concierge, you can schedule reservations in the
restaurant or a spa massage appointment. Ordering room service for a quick
cappuccino and a nightcap of Sambuca Nero or Aquavit is a no-brainer even into
the wee hours. It also allows you to print photos from your USB device or
memory card as well as check weather and temperature before venturing out on
the street. We found it particularly helpful after a full day of photo shooting
on excursions after which we were able to get a few great shots printed upon
returning to the room.
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English, German and Russian, and studied at discriminating intuitions like
Cornell University, manages the Grand Palace hotel. The hospitality
professional worked in upper management positions all over the world and is
also the regional director of the distinctive Schlössle Group,
representing a few selected, luxurious hotels in the Baltic region. The
Schlössle Hotels are small but sumptuous and each hotel is a "Grand Hotel"
in miniature, tucked away amidst the cobblestone streets of the romantic cities
of Eastern Europe. Elegance, comfort, sophistication and taste are the
hallmarks of each individually designed hotel. The hotels offer an environment
of peace and tranquility; a haven away from everyday cares and busy work
schedules. Schlössle Hotels are the perfect destination for those who
appreciate the good things in life: fine dining, luxurious accommodation and
impeccable
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| The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort and Seven Stars And
Stripes Award Hand Out Ceremony as featured on NTV-7 Malaysia News TV. >
CLICK HERE to see the Video |
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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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| Allow me to share our view from the Presidential Suite
at the Adlon Hotel Berlin and please take a close look at one of the delicious
creations of Adlon's talented pastry chefs. Visit The Adlon Berlin online: (CLICK
HERE) |
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| Seven Stars And Stripes is currently changing providers in Germany.
Due to unexpected delays with Vodafone our German office line is not available.
Please feel free to contact our US Office: +1 631 238 5023 during normal
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| * The Chateau & L'assiette -
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| * Arrival: The Chateau -
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| Dear Friends, |
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| I hope that you are doing well and are making plans
for the upcoming holiday season. I personally love to celebrate Christmas
somewhere in the cooler hemispheres and preferably with some snow and lots of
old-fashioned yuletide. Since history indicates that the birthplace of the
first Christmas tree was Riga, the capital of Latvia in 1510, it’s time to
discover this amazing historic city located on the right bank of the Daugava
River. Latvia is inviting us, so is The ‘Grand Palace’, voted as
Latvia's Leading Hotel for 8 years. The ‘Grand Palace’ is located in
the quiet and peaceful part of Old Riga that is the historical and geographical
center of the city. Old Riga comprises of a fairly small interior fortification
system (built during the 13th-18th centuries), and this area is where the
unique architectural monuments from the Middle Ages are located. – Then we
traveled to Malaysia to review the world’s first fully organic spa resort,
The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort in Kampung Bukit Tinggi, Pahang
and are really looking forward sharing this experience with you in the next
issue. Cathay Pacific, the flag carrier of Hong Kong and presently the third
largest in the world, was our 'Star-Rated' airline of choice on our flight to
Malaysia. It's the People that make this airline great and Cathays service was
excellent. |
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| I remain yours truly |
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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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However Cathays current flat bed business class cabins, though relatively
narrow, were comfortable and put me in charge of my level of privacy by gliding
my seat back and forth in my cabin. The function worked of course the other way
around as well, allowing one more visibility to converse with a travel
companion. With the push of a button, located on the left of my cabin wall, I
was able to bring my seat easily back into an upright position for more
comfortability during dining or reading (with an adjustable light, which
allowed me to adjust the brightness), or watch a movie. I loved Cathays
wonderful duvets; big enough to comfort me (5 foot 5) in all sleeping positions
on this full flat bed, and the integrated lumbar cushion, supporting my back.
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While on-board I can assure you that I watched three movies during the 15
½ hour flight, including The Reader which was still on my list. Cathays
Audio and Video on Demand system was relatively easy to handle and the headset
really did the job. The storage space allowed me to keep my glasses safe and
handy at the same time. I like the nicely presented onboard cuisine overall and
especially the service that these amazing teams presented, and that includes
the crews of both long haul flights (of about fifteen and half hours each way).
The food was severed on white porcelain with neat little salt and pepper
shakers that looked like tiny rocks.
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My return flight HKG JFK, I selected a Braised beef brisket with a spicy sauce,
steamed jasmine rice and Choy sum which was truly delicious. Highlighted on the
wine list was Deutz Brut Classic, Champagne a first-rate rich and creamy finely
grained sparkler, featuring equal amounts of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and
Chardonnay. A dense and powerful Domaine des Malandes Chablis 2009 headed up
the list on the white side as well as a Mount Riley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
2010, which like most New Zealand Sauvignons has a promising nose with fruit
structure falling a little flat in the finish. On the red side a
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| (CLICK HERE TO FLIP THE BOOK!) |
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| Our exquisite hardcover coffee table books, custom designed for each
resort, hotel, spa and restaurant, feature highlights and possible excursions
of each establishment, along with the Seven Stars and Stripes review and award
presentation. These impressive hard cover books, now available in three
different styles, are luxuriously wrapped and make great holiday gifts and
keepsakes, all the while showing the full potential of what guests may
experience.
Please ‘CLICK and FLIP' through the
Seven Stars and Stripes review and award celebration at the Schloessle Hotel
Tallinn, Estonia. Enjoy! |
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