Pet Travel Website Sees Huge Increase in Pet-Friendly Hotel Seekers During Spring Break

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 17, 2011

As spring break recess ripples through the country, Pet Hotels of America has quadrupled its customer base, indicating the rise in number of people traveling with pets. For the past week, travelers have been flocking to the website to search for pet-friendly hotels, pet hotels and resorts, and kennels. This one-stop travel website is designed to make travel arrangements easy for those traveling with pets or searching for pet lodging while traveling.

Travelers that typically travel to Europe or other destinations abroad are now finding that traveling with their pet domestically has become an acceptable vacation option and within their financial means. With all the dog-friendly beaches, events and things to do, many pet-friendly vacation rentals are seeing in increase in reservations.

?We?re finding that destinations like Orlando, Florida where there are a significant number of hotels that are pet friendly, are experiencing a significant surge in the number of guests requesting rooms reserved for pet owners,? said Pet Hotels of America Chief Marketing Officer, Steve Wiideman.

The website, while newly launched, found that there are many pet owners seeking the kind of services it offers, from obtaining pet-travel information to making reservations. To do this, they had to search through many websites to get what they needed. But with the launch of Pet Hotels of America, all their travel needs are met from one place. Its capabilities include researching and booking rooms at pet-friendly hotels throughout America, managing pet air travel, finding kennels that are searchable by state and reserving a rental cars in any designated city.

Pet Hotels of America is drawing visitors of all ages because it offers something for everyone. It provides extensive travel information, funny pet-related videos and stories, veterinarian advice and much more. People can showcase their pets and win e-gift certificates to major brand pet stores. There?s even a list of rescue dogs waiting for dog lovers to take home. It?s the resource people with pets can count on to get what they need.

?Traveling with pets has hit an all-time high, largely due to babyboomers who are filling their empty nests with pets,? said Lisa Porter, CEO, Pet Hotels of America. ?As traveling with pets becomes increasingly popular for everyone from college students to seniors, the need for a website like Pet Hotels of America has become apparent and its increase in people making reservations from the site is a good market indicator.?

For more information on Pet Hotels of America, please visit http://www.PetHotelsOfAmerica.com or call (877) 375-1946.

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Renaissance Dallas Hotel Debuts New Restaurant Asador Featuring Modern Farm to Fire Cuisine

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) March 23, 2011

The Renaissance Dallas, Texas Hotel, located near downtown, has completed an exciting $ 3 million renovation focusing on the lobby and its new restaurant Asador, opening late-February.

Upon entering the hotel, guests will find a more spacious and open environment with a streamlined lobby featuring a 43-foot hand-blown chandelier, wood columns and cozy lounge seating with a view towards the new restaurant.

THE CHEF

Asador brings a new level of quality and creativity to the culinary landscape of the Dallas Market Center neighborhood. Celebrated Chef/Restaurateur Dean Max will serve as Concept Chef for the restaurant and has received critical acclaim for the five restaurants he owns and manages across the U.S. including 3030 Ocean in Fort Lauderdale, AMP 150 in Cleveland, Latitude 41 in Columbus, 3800 Ocean in Palm Beach and The Brasserie in the Cayman Islands. Restaurant Chef David Trubenbach, formerly of Melissa Kelly?s Primo Restaurant, will oversee all day-to-day operations.

Chef Max returns to his farm raised roots in his latest venture Asador, offering a bold and flavorful menu featuring modern American cuisine with a Latin flare, centered around a farm-to-table approach. As a young child, Max received hands-on experience on his family farm.

?Growing up in an organic environment gave me an early insight about what freshness really is and how foods work together,? said Max. ?I even had my own jalape?o patch when I was nine.?

THE FOOD

The Spanish word Asador, translates to mean grill. The intimate casual eatery will focus on what Chef Max calls ?farm to fire? cooking, using seasonal local ingredients prepared over an open flame of mesquite wood. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Asador?s seasonal menu is comprised of Texas and Latin American inspired specialties with ?snacks? for sharing as well as ?market? and ?large plates? selections for guests looking for a full dining experience. The majority of the items are priced under $ 20.

The ?snacks? selection features Jar of Pickles with cucumbers, cauliflower, carrots, radish and habanera vinegar; Fire Roasted Gulf of Mexico Stone Crabs with spicy mustard; Tamarind Grilled Texas Quail on a stick; Habanera Agave Chicken Wings with pickled vegetables; as well as Beef Fat French Fries with spicy house-made ketchup and lemon aioli.

Diners looking for heartier options will enjoy ?Large Plates? such as Fire Roasted Fran?s Natural Chicken with crispy brussels sprouts, smoked bacon and agave nectar; Niman Ranch Pork Chop with white corn grits and red pepper chutney; and a Mesquite Grilled 18 oz. Dry Aged Cowboy Steak with casava fries and black garlic butter.

Patrons can also select from an assortment of ?market? options that include Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad with Hoja Santa goat cheese, toasted walnuts, arugula and tequila vinaigrette; Smoked Brisket Sandwich with sweet onions and black pepper Caciotta cheese; and a Roasted Pepper Sandwich with grilled onions and Paula Lambert?s smoked mozzarella.

The menu includes a selection of ?garden? sides such as Organic Locally Milled Grits with queso Oaxaca, Braised Wild Mushrooms with poblano farm cream, Crispy Brussels Sprouts with smoked bacon, agave nectar and lemon; and Roasted Brocollini with almonds and lemon.

THE TEQUILA BAR

Visitors to Asador?s Tequila Bar can indulge in a discerning selection of over 100 tequilas and several specialty cocktails, including seasonal margaritas made from fresh squeezed juices served with your choice of tequila. Seasonal margaritas include the Flama de Asador served with Sotol Reposado, agave nectar, and house sour mix; the Spicy Elderflower Margarita with Milagro Reposado, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur infused with chili peppers, and a chili powder sugar rim; and the Grapefruit Margarita with Patron Silver, Canton Ginger Liqueur, fresh grapefruit, and a ginger rim. The full bar also includes several beers from Texas as well as Central and South America.

THE DECOR

Asador?s timeless d?cor features a soft contemporary design with relaxed Texas feel centered around an open stainless steel kitchen and hand-cut Austin stonewall washed with white light. The main dining room features Brazilian walnut wood floors, frosted glass accents, local photography and columns wrapped with sheer fabric highlighting Dallas street names. The focal point of the restaurant is the tequila bar with over 100 tequilas displayed on glass shelves complemented by an LED illuminated concrete bar top. Along with seating for dining, the restaurant?s open floor plan includes a chef?s counter, bar seating, communal tables, and an intimate library with floor-to-ceiling maple wood walls and lounge seating. Just off the main dining room, to the right of the bar is a private dining room with seating for up to 12 guests.

About Asador and the Renaissance Dallas Hotel:

Asador is located in the Renaissance Dallas Hotel and open to the public, for more information or restaurant reservations, call 214-267-4815 or visit http://www.asadorrestaurant.com

The Renaissance Dallas, TX Hotel is centrally located in Dallas Market Center near the American Airlines Center. The 30-story hotel recently completed an extensive remodel to 514 guestrooms and suites. The hotel is located at 2222 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207. Room reservations can be made by calling 214-631-2222 or visiting http://www.marriott.com/DALBR

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Barcel? Cheshire - Wales, Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club launches new membership offer

(PRWEB) April 5, 2011

The four star Wales Shrigley Hall Hotel in Cheshire, which has its own 18-hole golf course, is offering keen golfers the chance to enjoy full membership at the club from as little as ?41.25 per person per month.

Golf Manager at the Barcel? Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club, Anthony Herbert, says: ?With the current economic climate many people are cutting down on luxuries but we know that they still value the relaxation and health benefits of golf. We have introduced these fantastic offers so that they can still enjoy their weekly golf sessions. We have also invested a lot into the course over the last year, including new driving nets for the range, so people can enjoy a really fantastic game of golf.?

New members can now enjoy a full year?s membership at the club from just ?595 per person and those who sign up in pairs will only have to pay ?495 per person for the whole year.

Current members will also benefit with a fantastic ?100 refund on their fees when they introduce a friend to the club.

The hotel?s fantastic 18-hole, par-71 golf course was designed by celebrated architect Donald Steel, who has worked on every Open Championship golf course in the country. The course runs through 262 acres of glorious Cheshire countryside, providing an exciting test of skill and stamina for any level of golfer.

Anthony continues: ?During my time at the Barcel? Shrigley Hall Wales Hotel, Golf and Country Club, I have seen the course flourish into the spectacular golfing destination it is today. The toughest challenges are the 8th hole with the winding stream either side and the 18th hole with its sweeping dog-leg, bordering on the superb fishing lake. With sights such as 'Monty' the Stag and his harem meandering the fairways, there truly is no better place to play golf."

The Barcel? Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club is also offering visitors the chance to enjoy full membership at its fantastic health, massage and spa Leisure Club, including a fitness suite, sauna, steam room and swimming pool, from just ?1.35 per day. Members who refer a friend will also receive a ?20 high street shopping voucher.

For further information about these fantastic offers, visit the golf shop at the Barcel? Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf and Country Club, call: 01625 575626 or email: shrigleyhall.golfretail (at) barcelo-hotels.co (dot) uk. You can also visit the Barcel? UK website at http://www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk or browse through our four star UK hotels and resorts page

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Napa Valley Pet-Friendly Hotel Harvest Inn Unleashes ?Love Me, Love My Dog? Pet-Friendly Napa Valley Wine Country Package

St. Helena, California (PRWEB) June 09, 2011

Napa Valley pet-friendly hotel Harvest Inn unleashes its new ?Love Me, Love My Dog? package making it easy for Napa Valley Wine Country summer vacationers and their four-legged friends to bask in the beauty and romance of California?s famous Wine Country. Even better, $ 10 from each package benefits Napa Humane in their important work.

Guests and their beloved dogs can also enter the Pretty Pucci Contest ? simply send a photo of the Pucci Pooch enjoying the romantic Harvest Inn ? to win a one night stay for Fido (with owners, of course) on the next visit, a $ 100 value. Each month one winner will be selected by Peanut, the Harvest Inn?s resident pup and the Napa Valley Wine Country Inn?s staff. Photos should be sent to: concierge(at)harvestinn(dot)com.

?Love Me, Love My Dog? includes lots of pet-friendly creature comforts - an elegant doggie bed, food and water bowls, bow-wow tasty treats, a list of pet-friendly wineries and restaurants and a 10% off coupon at Fideaux, a boutique pet store with locations in romantic St. Helena and Healdsburg. The Harvest Inn?s romantic Napa Valley Wine Country?s eight beautifully landscaped acres inspire dog-friendly romps and the romantic vineyard adjacent trail is perfect for sunset walks. The dog-friendly package is priced at $ 100 per night in addition to the room rate, with ?Love Me, Love My Dog? starting at $ 399/night, not including taxes.

Reservations: toll-free at 1-800-950-8466 or at Harvest Inn.

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About the Harvest Inn

The romantic Harvest Inn is a world-renowned AAA Four Diamond country-style estate located in Napa Valley Wine Country?s St. Helena, surrounded by premium wineries and extraordinary dining. Charming, romantic brick and wood cottages, guest rooms and suites are spread over eight acres of gorgeously landscaped gardens, making the Inn an ideal setting for a well-deserved, relaxing vacation getaway or intimate Napa Valley honeymoon. The Inn also features two heated swimming pools and massage treatment rooms tucked into the gardens and Redwoods.

All Napa Valley Wine Country accommodations include breakfast daily, a wealth of amenities including aromatherapy personal care items, large flat screen televisions with DVD players, refrigerated mini-bar with coffee/tea maker, high-speed Internet access and more. Most include fireplaces. With stunning vineyard views and the Mayacamas Mountains just beyond, guests long to linger in the warm atmosphere with hand-crafted fireplaces, intricate woodwork and country estate ambience.

The romantic Main Lodge features a welcoming lobby with singular 20-foot ceilings and custom carved woodwork throughout. Just beyond the lobby is the Inn?s spacious Great Room where guests enjoy fireside wine tastings beside the massive cobblestone hearth. The cozy wine bar is open daily until 11p.m. offering fine samples of local vintages, as well as tranquil views, handsome leather sofas, a grand piano and backgammon tables. Complimentary guided wine and cheese tastings from local producers are offered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in The Great Room.

About Napa Humane

The Humane Society of Napa County & SPCA ? known as ?Napa Humane? ? is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in 1972. Napa Humane?s programs and services are uniquely designed to address the needs of companion animals and to provide support, education, and assistance for all the people who care for and about them.

To ensure a healthy pet and people population they hold a weekly low-cost vaccination and microchipping clinic, so that lost pets can swiftly find their way home. Napa Humane also operates a high-volume, affordable spay/neuter clinic serving pets throughout the Napa Valley. Napa Humane works beyond shelter walls with its Mobile Adoption Unit, taking pets from the Napa County Animal Shelter into the community to find their forever homes. They also provide humane education programs for children and adults who care for animals at home.

For more information about Napa Humane and its services, please visit http://www.napahumane.org or call 707-255-8118.

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Costa Mesa Hotel Celebrates OC Fair With Special Hotel Deal

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) July 20, 2011

From now until August 14, the Orange County Fair celebrates its 121 year with the theme ?Let?s Eat.? Food will be front and center this year, surrounded by the live music, thrill rides, shopping and competitions that the residents of Orange County have come to expect from their beloved fair. To celebrate the food-centric theme, the Costa Mesa Marriott Hotel has created a family weekend special that is sure to satisfy. Guests who purchase the Family Time in Costa Mesa Package will receive:

????One night weekend stay
????Free breakfast for kids
????One free in-room movie
????Free parking

To book the Family Time in Costa Mesa hotel deal, visit http://www.marriott.com/SNAST or call 1-800-228-9290 and use promotional code ZJ6. This Costa Mesa hotel deal is available now until July 27, 2011.

The free breakfast for kids and in-room movie keeps the entertainment going before and after a visit to the OC Fair. The fair has become one of the largest in the nation and brings family-friendly entertainment to the Orange County area year after year. Guests can enjoy live shows and competitions, including JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show, live mariachi bands, a number of cover bands, exciting dirt bike races and even rodeos.

While the full list of events may seem daunting, visitors have until August 14 to see it all. Visitors will certainly get their fill of fun, food and family time with the Marriott Costa Mesa Hotel deal and the Orange County Fair.

About the Costa Mesa Marriott

The hospitality is as bright and welcoming as the sunshine at the Costa Mesa Marriott. The Orange County hotel attracts shopping enthusiasts headed to South Coast Plaza and offers a central location within minutes of the OC Fair & Event Center as well as John Wayne Airport. Accommodations include plenty of extra space and the brand?s superior Revive bedding. The Costa Mesa, CA hotel also offers an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool to help guests wind down from a day at the fair. Whether a guest is traveling for business, pleasure or planning a special event, the Costa Mesa Marriott Hotel strives to exceed expectations. For more information about the hotel visit http://www.marriott.com/SNAST.

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Kimpton?s Hotel Palomar San Francisco Inspires Wellness on the Road with New ?People In Motion? Program

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) June 02, 2011

Kimpton?s Hotel Palomar San Francisco, a boutique downtown San Francisco hotel, is helping guests maintain their healthy lifestyles with its ?People In Motion? program, a daily and ongoing initiative that celebrates the health and wellness priorities of guests with morning guided runs and bicycles available for loan.

Available every morning at 7 am, hotel guests are invited to join a member of the hotel team on daily guided jogs throughout San Francisco. Runs are usually between two and three miles and all running levels are welcome.

In addition to the running program, guests who are seeking an active exploration for seeing the sites can also borrow one of the hotel?s 12 Dutch bicycles and enjoy a ride around the city. The bicycles are free of charge during the daylight hours, and are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis.

?We understand the difficulties of staying fit and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while traveling, but we also know how important it is to so many of our guests,? said Christopher Smith, general manager, Hotel Palomar San Francisco. ?Our ?People In Motion? program was designed to make it easy for guests to bring their healthy habits on the road with them ? to start the day off with a quick run, while also seeing the sites, or gaining a good workout while exploring the city on bike.

?We?ve heard from our guests that they enjoy the opportunity to run with other guests and swap stories of the sites they?ve seen, as well as getting the inside scoop on some of the must-see or do places along the running route.?

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants recently fortified its ?stay true to you and your lifestyle? mantra by introducing new tools to inspire healthy living on the road. The company?s Mind.Body.Spa program offers guests various resources to maintaining a healthy balance while traveling, such as healthy in-room dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, created in partnership with renowned health and nutrition expert Joy Bauer and complimentary on demand fitness offering like in-room Pilates, meditation and core strength programming, as well as 24-hour yoga channel and the use of props and mats that complement individual hotels fitness centers.

In 2008, Kimpton became the first and only boutique hotel company to introduce organic and paraben-free spa products to its in-room spa treatment program. Kimpton?s wellness initiatives continue to come to life in different ways with new endorphin-boosting activities available at different hotels nationwide.

Hotel Palomar is a Union Square San Francisco hotel located at 12 Fourth Street in San Francisco, California. For more information about Hotel Palomar?s programs and other services, call 415-348-1111 or visit the website at http://www.hotelpalomar-sf.com. For reservations, please call 866-373-4941.

About Hotel Palomar

Hotel Palomar is a stylish, artful retreat in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Featuring a contemporary style, this award-winning, top San Francisco hotel brings together its reputation for high-touch service and individual attention with sophisticated yet understated surroundings. Home to critically-acclaimed Fifth Floor Restaurant, Hotel Palomar San Francisco is a full-service hotel that offers a myriad of personal touches such as a pet-friendly environment, hosted evening wine hour, Frette linens and a goldfish for every guest room upon request.

About Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants

San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, a collection of boutique hotels and chef-driven restaurants in the US, is an acknowledged industry pioneer and was the first to bring the boutique hotel concept to America. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2011, Bill Kimpton founded the company in 1981 and today it is well-known for making travelers feel welcomed and comfortable while away from home through intuitive and unscripted customer care, stylish ambience and a certain playfulness in its approach to programs and amenities.

Adjacent to the hotels are locally-loved, top-rated, destination Kimpton restaurants. Kimpton leads the hospitality industry in ecological practices through its innovative EarthCare program that spans all hotels and restaurants. Market Metrix, a recognized authority and leader in feedback solutions, consistently ranks Kimpton above other hotel companies in luxury and upper upscale segments for customer satisfaction. Privately held Kimpton operates 52 hotels and 53 restaurants in 23 cities. For more information visit http://www.KimptonHotels.com or call 1-800-KIMPTON.

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Ascott's Citadines On Bourke Melbourne Wins Best Suite/Apartment Style Hotel At The 2011 AHA (Vic) State Awards For Excellence

(PRWEB) July 08, 2011

The Ascott Limited (Ascott)?s first Citadines Apart?hotel in Australia, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, was awarded the ?Best Suite/Apartment Style Hotel? at the recent 2011 Australian Hotels Association (AHA) State Awards for Excellence (Victorian Accommodation Division). The AHA?s Awards for Excellence are the industry?s highest honour with only outstanding hotels being recognised for their premier standards.

According to Mr Dean Minett, Ascott?s Country General Manager for Australia, this award recognises the unmatched offering that Citadines on Bourke Melbourne brings to the city.

?At Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, we offer guests the privacy and flexibility of a serviced apartment with the convenience and amenities of a hotel. Our committed and passionate team of staff work very hard to ensure our guests not only have a unique Melbourne adventure, but also enjoy that personalised home-away-from-home experience by Ascott.?

?Having only opened in July of last year, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne has created a buzz for not only its smart design and central city location, but for the unique flexible floor plans and services that enable guests to create their own stay experience. Every apartment has separate areas for sleeping, dining and contains a multi-functional living area that can hold a meeting, cocktail party or fit in a yoga mat with equal ease.?

?Winning the AHA award for excellence in the first year of our operations confirms that Citadines on Bourke Melbourne is a progressive accommodation offering, providing our guests with everything Melbourne has to offer right on the doorstep,? said Mr Minett.

Located in the heart of the Central Business District at 131-135 Bourke Street, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne is well served by public transport and is within walking distance to restaurants, caf?s, cinemas, high-end shopping as well as parks and gardens. The property is also at the midpoint of Melbourne?s renowned theatre district and close to major office towers.

Designed by one of the world?s leading design studios, Woods Bagot, Citadines on Bourke Melbourne reflects the vibrancy of Melbourne. Inspired by the city?s distinctive laneways of boutique caf?s, shops and galleries, the lobby of the serviced residence is designed as a laneway connecting two renowned shopping strips. The property also showcases the works of Melbourne artists, providing a local contemporary edge to the serviced residence.

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne offers choices of studio, one- and two-bedroom executive and deluxe apartments. All apartments boast floor-to-ceiling windows, with the units on the higher floors offering panoramic views of the city. In addition, travellers can choose to enjoy a range of facilities in the serviced residence including a swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, launderette and services such as dry cleaning and room service.

To experience Citadines on Bourke Melbourne?s award-winning brand of hospitality, visit http://www.citadines.com.au, call 1800 183 251 (AUS toll-free) for reservations or email enquiry.australia(at)citadines(dot)com.

About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited is the world?s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with about 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as over 6,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 27,000 units.

The company operates three brands ? Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. Its portfolio spans over 70 cities across 20 countries, 14 of which are new cities in Ascott?s portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed.

Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, is headquartered in Singapore. It pioneered Asia Pacific?s first international-class serviced residence in 1984. In 2006, it established the world?s first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 27-year industry track record and serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers? Choice Awards 2011 ?Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific?, TTG China Travel Awards 2011 ?Best Serviced Residence Operator in China', Business Traveller UK Awards 2010 ?Best Serviced Apartment Company?, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2010 ?Best Serviced Residence Brand? and ?Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific? and TTG Travel Awards 2010 ?Best Serviced Residence Operator?.

About CapitaLand Group

CapitaLand is one of Asia?s largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, the multi-local company?s core businesses in real estate, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in growth cities in Asia Pacific and Europe.

The company?s real estate and hospitality portfolio, which includes homes, offices, shopping malls, serviced residences and mixed developments, spans more than 110 cities in over 20 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant asset base, real estate domain knowledge, financial skills and extensive market network to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region.

The listed entities of the CapitaLand Group include Australand, CapitaMalls Asia, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaRetail China Trust, CapitaMalls Malaysia Trust and Quill Capita Trust.

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Monterey's Luxury Hotel, Bernardus Lodge, Announces Dog Friendly Accommodations

Carmel, CA (PRWEB) September 16, 2011

Bernardus Lodge, a luxury hotel in Monterey, is pleased to announce it now has dog-friendly accommodations available for guests wishing to travel with their friendly dogs. Now, dogs can relish in many of the same lavish luxuries enjoyed by their owners at the Bernardus Lodge.

?Relax and enjoy all that our resort and the Carmel Valley Wine country have to offer,? said Sue Dreyer of Bernardus Lodge. ?Our goal is to provide you with memorable experiences worth repeating and a truly comfortable stay. For many that means time spent with their pet and we welcome pet lovers and their friendly dogs to our resort.?

Dogs can now stay overnight at the Bernardus Lodge with the payment of a non-refundable fee of $ 100 added on to the cost of the stay. Including in this fee, dogs will receive several amenities such as a limited edition of the ?Bernardus Barker? newsletter, a plush dog bed to rest his weary paws, hand painted food and water bowls for their all-important daily feeding, all-natural doggie treats to whet any canine appetite, and a disposable doggie clean-up bag kit.

Monterey's resort hotel, Bernadus Lodge, asks guests to use their best judgment when bringing canines on the property and that they be friendly and approachable. They allow one dog per room and each dog must be less than 75 pounds. Dogs must be leashed at all times while on property, including the lobby. Owners must remove their dog from the room when housekeeping visits the room and guests should always clean up after their pets and keep them attended to at all times. There are several places where dogs are not allowed, including the fitness room, pool area, spa and restaurants, including Wickets Terrace.

For dog friendly restaurant recommendations, owners can ask the concierge for assistance.

For information and/or reservations, please call the Bernardus Lodge at (888) 648-9463 or visit them on the web at http://www.bernardus.com. They are located at 415 Carmel Valley Road in Carmel.

About Bernardus Lodge

Inspired by BernardusPon, creator of the Bernardus Winery and Vineyard, the Lodge is a boutique hotel and a resort hotel in Monterey that combines the simple elegance of fine country living with the high quality of service and luxury amenities found in only the best European hotels. Here, discriminating travelers can experience the finest accommodations, cuisine, viticulture, spa services and recreational venues.

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Miss Pearl?s Jam House at the East Bay?s Dog Friendly Hotel, the Waterfront Hotel in Jack London Square, Announces They Will Begin Brunch Specials on October 2

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) October 01, 2011

Beginning on Sunday, October 2, Miss Pearl?s Jam House at the East Bay?s dog friendly hotel, the Waterfront Hotel in Jack London Square announces they will serve a delicious brunch buffet offering endless mimosas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children 12 and under and welcome to enjoy the buffet free of charge. This is just another one of the quality amenities provided by the Miss Pearl?s Jam House.

Guests of the Waterfront Hotel know that they are in for a treat for meals because the Miss Pearl?s chef is a global expert in fresh, New Orleans Southern cooking. Eddie Blyden was born in Nigeria and he has memories of his experiences of cooking in Sierra Leone, the Caribbean, Switzerland, New York and San Francisco. Chef Blyden celebrates the sustainable slow food movement by utilizing produce grown from local organic. His creative dishes honor tradition, reflect the myriad of cultures he has lived in and blend his multi-cultural background with southern comfort cuisine.

At 3 p.m. every Tuesday, guests can get their beads on for Fat ?Chicken? Tuesday and enjoy Chef Blyden?s beyond-famous fried chicken, mash, greens and gravy will, as well as refreshing Hurricane?s and cocktail specials. Guests will not want to miss National Gumbo Day at Miss Pearl?s Jam House, Wednesday, October 12 from 3 to 9 p.m.

To learn more about Waterfront Hotel and Miss Pearl?s Jam House, visit http://www.waterfronthoteloakland.com.

About Waterfront Hotel:

Oakland wedding venue, the Waterfront Hotel is no more than 20 minutes from the Bay Area's major professional and leisure destinations and is a 25-minute ferry ride to San Francisco from the back door. San Francisco may get most of the attention, but Oakland has just as much to offer -- and without all the crowds. Jack London Square alone can keep people occupied for days with its fine dining, cinema complex, nightlife, live music and boutique shops. One can even rent a kayak, bicycle or charter a boat to see the Bay Area from a different perspective. On the weekends, guests can amble through the outdoor artisan marketplace and farmer?s market.

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