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Caves Heights Condominiums in Nassau, Bahamas Offers Security and Convenience in One of the Most Sought After Destinations in the Caribbean

Sydney Harbour sparkles as the 3rd annual Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour (21 March - 13 April) opens with its spectacular water-top stage playing host to a new production of Madama Butterfly. Under the stars and on the water's edge, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour is the city's grandest cultural event. Unique to Sydney, this world-class event is like no other, turning the iconic Sydney skyline into an operatic backdrop for a nightly audience of 3,000.

DiamonDrock Hospitality Announces Successful Completion Of Westin San Diego Hotel Renovation

DiamondRock Hospitality Company today announced the successful completion of its $14.5 million renovation of the Westin San Diego.  The renovation included significant upgrades to the hotel's guest rooms, meeting spaces, lobby and fitness center.

The best time of the year to enjoy the beauty of the canola flower in bloom in Wuyuan is during the Spring Equinox. With the flora in full spring blossom, the simple and unadorned canola flowers are a sight to feast one's eyes on, attracting flower enthusiasts from far and near. Over the weekend of March 22 and 23, more than 200,000 visitors made the trek.

Having a cup of coffee is a delight to the palate that is a daily event for millions of people all over the world, in the morning, day and night, at home or the office, in cafes, as an excuse to get together or just to perk up, it's an everyday thing, but from March 27th to March 29th  Expo-Copan 2014 will give you the opportunity to savor the best coffee in the world and interact with its best preparers, taste the most varied cuisine and take part in a host of cultural events.

Through guest and hotel owner insights, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], one of the world's leading global hotel companies, today announced the next evolution of the prototype for its Holiday Inn Express® brand. Developed for the brand's portfolio of hotels in the U.S. and Canada, the updated prototype design is designed to further position the Holiday Inn Express brand as the "smart" choice for guests and owners.

Colony South Hotel and Conference Center is pleased to announce that Chef Guillermo Valencia will be taking the reins as its new executive chef. "Colony South is excited to have Chef Valencia and his 27 years of culinary expertise helming our banquets and our Wayfarer restaurant," said Michelle Jones, director of sales and marketing at Colony South Hotel and Conference Center. "Chef Valencia's dedication, vision and hard work are valuable and will fit well into Colony South's promise to offer our guests the best in fine dining."

Caesars Entertainment Corporation  announced today the commencement of an underwritten public offering of 7 million shares of its common stock.  Caesars expects to grant the underwriter of the offering an option to purchase up to 1.05 million additional shares of its common stock. Caesars and its financial sponsors, affiliates of TPG Capital LP and Apollo Global Management, LLC, have agreed to a lock-up (subject to certain exceptions) for a period of 60 days after the date of the prospectus supplement for the offering.

Advanced Entertainment SA de CV and its wholly owned Subsidiary Canibal Bar and Lounge is pleased to announce the opening of Canibal Lounge.

The world's first-ever "Asia Cruise Fund" was announced at Cruise Shipping Miami on March 11th, 2014 by Philip Yung, Commissioner for Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government, Anthony Lau, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), and Dr. Wayne Liu, Deputy Director-General of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB).

Chimene Badi

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Un souvenir spécial....

We love this video and we wanted to share it with you !

They took photos every day through the 9 months of their pregnancy, this is the result. The song is called "Something New"

All the best to you all and welcome to the baby !

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Today MSC Cruises signed a letter of intent (LOI) with STX France for the construction of two new cruise ships with an option for two more. The two ships will join MSC Cruises' fleet, currently counting 12 ships, all built in the Saint-Nazaire yards. The signature took place at the Hotel de L'Industrie in Paris in the presence of Gianluigi Aponte, President of MSC group, Laurent Castaing, General Manager of STX France, and Pierre Moscovici, French Minister of Economy and Finance. Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, and Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises were also in attendance.

Ambassador Hotel Collection, a Tulsa-based hospitality company, opened its doors in Oklahoma City on March 19. The latest in the Ambassador's portfolio of hotels boasts traditional elegance with contemporary touches adding to the Midtown District's mix of entertainment, commercial and residential culture.

The newest addition to the Innside by Melia hotel brand will bring a lifestyle business experience, efficient and smart service, contemporary design and the latest technology to New York City's NoMad area when it opens 2016. With the signing of a new hotel in New York City, Melia Hotels International continues progressing with its global growth strategy, which during 2013, achieved the milestone of hotels in 40 countries around the world.

TOKYO, PARIS, and HONG KONG, March 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In a historic, global event, guests and cast members at Disney Parks around the world will unite in song to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "it's a small world," the classic Disney Parks attraction that opened as a tribute to peace and hope at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Fans from around the world can join the festivities in a first-of-its-kind, online global sing-along at SmallWorld50.com.

Vince Cook, CEO of Grand Circle Cruise Line, the leader in small ship and river cruising worldwide, announced today that the fleet has acquired the River Cloud II,  a 90-passenger ship that will operate Grand Circle Cruise Line's new river cruise tour in Bordeaux beginning in March 2015.  Renamed the M/S Chanson, the river ship was acquired for an undisclosed price from Sea Cloud Cruises. "We are delighted to add the Chanson to our award-winning fleet," said Cook.  "With its capacity of just 90 passengers, our new ship can enter small ports that are inaccessible to larger ships, allowing our travelers to explore small villages and towns, engage with local people, and experience the daily life of a community.  These are the experiences our travelers want in small ship travel, and we are extremely happy to offer this in a brand new river cruise in one of the most beautiful parts of the world."

Choice Hotels International, one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced today that Monte Koch has been appointed to its board of directors.

Kevin Parker, owner of bio-dynamic and organic winery Chateau Maris, today announced his plans to sell 300,000 bottles of wine in 2014, including approximately 100,000 in New York City alone.