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Leading Hotels 19.28 Promotion Update

Leading Hotels of the World 19.28 Promotion

Leading Hotels of the World 19.28 Promotion

As promised, here is an update from Ted Tang of Leading Hotels of the World on their USD 19.28 Promotion.  These are his words:


I would like to once again express my gratitude for your continued support, understanding, and patience with The Leading Hotels of the World. Since October 1, we have explored and evaluated many solutions to the technological failures encountered during the online USD 19.28 Sale.

Mama Shelter

Mama Shelter

Mama Shelter

Mama Shelter is a new hotel that opened in early-September in the 20th arrondissement in Paris.  Situated in the emerging neighbourhood of Saint Blaise, its clearly styled to attract a younger, urbanite crowd.

Created by the Trigano family (founders of Club Med) and French philosopher, Cyril Aouizerate, MAMA SHELTER was designed by Philippe Starck to offer an eclectic and electric ambiance thanks to its friendly, warm and casual common areas.  The rooms are sensual and elegant in design, each equipped with iMacs. 5 Star quality bedding offers you a serene retreat after a long day in the city and an evening across the street at the mythic Parisian temple of international live music, La Fleche d’Or.

The George - a piece of England in Hamburg

The George Hamburg

The George Hotel Hamburg

There’s a new member of Design Hotels™ in town, but it’s not German - at least not in style anyway.  Interior designer Sibylle von Heyden of SynergyHamburg chose old, English-style social clubs as her inspiration for The George Hotel, combining classic sensibilities with modern design motifs.

Befitting of an English social club style, the hotel features a library, a smoker’s lounge complete with leather furniture, a sophisticated bar and an impressive restaurant serving Mediterranean fare.

Ferrari Driving Experience

Ferrari Driving Experience with Area Valet

Ferrari Driving Experience with Area Valet

Checking out Rome, Florence, Assisi, and Pienza, all from behind the wheel of a Ferrari. This unique trip lets you choose your favorite model of Ferrari and take a unique one to eight day driving trip through Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany, sampling art, food, wine, architecture and the Italian way of life as you go along. You can even change cars if you want to experience another model during the trip.

Cassius Eyewear

Cassius Eyewear

It may be damp and grey in Europe (well it is here in Berlin anyway) but why let that stop us drooling over a new eyewear release - after all sunglasses are the essential travel accessory.

We just discovered Cassius Eyewear and we are loving the retro 60/70s style.  Designed by creative director and founder Jason Ng, Cassius fills a niche for avid vintage collectors and eyewear connoisseurs.