American World Traveler Spring 2018 Issue

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Luxury Hotels...Grand Resorts...Charming B&B...Opulent Villas...Quaint C
Stay & Play Section Sweet Dreams Around the World
InterContinental New York Times Square
Modern glamour is the name of the game at the InterContinental New York
Times Square hotel. From the sculpture garden to tree-like columns to the
stunning ballroom the hotel's allure is matched by that of its location.
It was perfectly situated for us, smack dab in the centre of all the action and
standing tall in the heart of mid-town Manhattan. One block to Times Square
and minutes from the Broadway area, we could have a cocktail in The Stinger
Cocktail Bar and Kitchen before going for a night exploring the area`s dining
possibilities.
Every day we awoke to our exceptional view of the high rises, rivers and other
uniquely New York sights from our 32nd floor room. In the mornings, I highly
recommend to take full advantage of the great breakfast buffet with just
about anything you desire. Fill up, as days in the Big Apple means hours of
walking.
During the day, the InterContinental's location made it the perfect base of
"shoperations" as we could head out in any direction to find shopping options
for all our interests. Just out the door there is a Subway station ready to take
you to any corner of the island and beyond.
The friendly staff helped us out with learning about the theater scene and
when we were too tired from the day out and about, we could take advantage
of all the amenities that are made available at this luxurious hotel. With
Wi-Fi, cable, room service, a 24-hour fitness center and personalized in-room
beauty services, the list is long and full. Clean and quiet, our room was a
sanctuary from the often overwhelming New York.
In keeping with the times, the InterContinental is LEED certified with design
highlights that bring new meaning to deluxe.
www.intercontinental.com
by Michael Morcos
Shangri-La Hotel Opens in Yiwu
The 362-room Shangri-La Hotel, Yiwu
opened last year in the 52-story, mixed-use
Yiwu World Trade Centre, the tallest building
in Zhejiang Province. The tower offers
commercial space, apartments and shopping
from its location in the city’s business
district, adjacent to Yiwu International
Commodity City. There are three restaurants
on the premises, an outdoor terrace
for al fresco dining, over 40,000 square
meters of event space, and a grand ballroom
that can accommodate 1,000 guests
for banquets. The hotel also features
Shangri-La’s signature The Spa, and a
health club with an indoor swimming pool,
fitness center, Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam
room. Yiwu is considered a gateway for the
New Silk Road, as freight trains originating
here carry Chinese goods to Central Asia
and through to Europe.
Marriott Introduces Fairfield Brand in China
Marriott International continues to broaden
its offerings across various price-points and
locations in China with the domestic introduction
of its economy-class Fairfield Inn
brand to Nanning in Guangxi Zhuang
Autonomous Region. Fairfield by Marriott
Nanning Nanhu Park aims to offer simple,
dependable and comfortable lodgings in
its 206 rooms, with an indoor pool, a 24/7
market in the lobby for meals, and a 24/7
fitness center for working up an appetite.
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