Now in its tenth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travellers. Unlike any other hotel honours, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travellers around the world.

“With the help of millions of travellers around the globe, TripAdvisor is thrilled to recognise the world’s most outstanding hotels for the tenth year of the Travellers’ Choice Awards,” said Christine Petersen, president, TripAdvisor for Business. “From the best bargain hotels to best luxury hotels, remarkable service, value and quality are the hallmarks of our Travellers’ Choice winners.”

As TripAdvisor has continued its growth globally, featuring sites in 30 countries and in 21 languages, the Travellers’ Choice Hotels awards now highlight a broader range of spectacular properties across the globe.

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For the complete 2012 Travelers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice.

Epoque Hotels is proud to welcome a new member to its boutique hotels collection, Hotel Navarra in Brugge. In one of the most unique and beautiful cities in Europe, this is an exciting moment for Epoque Hotels.

Hotel Navarra is listed as a historic monument from the 17^th century, once standing as a mansion that even to this day has retained its original essence and charm. To make this feeling even more in the style of the Renaissance, the Hotel Navarra is located in the heart of Bruges – UNESCO World Heritage City – very near to the Market Square. The street patterns have retained the classic cobblestone, along with meandering canals and green ramparts in the entire city, that it will forever be a timeless city.

With incredible 94 rooms to choose from Hotel Navarra offers a boutique style stay. All the rooms enjoy air conditioning, central heating, flat screen TV with more than 35 multilingual channels, free Wi-Fi high speed internet, an in-room safe and every amenity to fulfill all your needs for a wonderful stay in Bruges. Furthermore, there is a jazz bar known as ‘The Duke’ that gives the opportunity for one to enjoy great music in a relaxing atmosphere.

Epoque Hotels welcomes with open hands Hotel Navarra. Around the world, Epoque Hotels has more than 350 boutique hotels. Especially in Belgium, Epoque Hotels has a unique collection of some of the most beautiful boutique hotels. For example in the city of Antwerp, the Sir Plantin Hotel is one of the places where this concept is redefined. This boutique hotel, located in the incredible district of Zurenborg, is just a stroll away from everything that Antwerp has been known for through time. There is an immense 176 rooms, all in a stylish design, with unique colors that combine to provide comfort with luxury. All the amenities to make your Belgian stay a perfect one, are guaranteed at the Sir Plantin Hotel.

Whether staying in Antwerp, Brugge, Brussels or any magical city in the world, Epoque Hotels is proud to have an amazing collection of boutique hotels like Hotel Navarra in its family.

The perfect floral decorations for a hotel complement the rest of the decor and can lend to the celebration of special occasions for guests. When it’s time to order flowers, a few basic considerations can result in the creation of the perfect floral arrangements. These basic considerations can be instrumental when it’s time to make a choice for flower delivery.

Location

Once a guest walks through the doors, the interior of the hotel has the potential to create a world of its own. While the decor of a hotel may be nothing like its outdoor surroundings, hotels located in beautiful areas can capitalize on the beauty of nature and incorporate it into their hotel floral decor.

A hotel in a tropical climate can add tropical flowers and plants to add visual appeal to the hotel lobby, waiting areas and guest rooms. Special flowers found exclusively in this area are especially enjoyed by guests from another area. When scheduling flower delivery, order flowers that are grown locally. Be careful with the selection of fragrant flowers as subtle or no fragrance is best for most guests. In addition to flowers, native plants such as cacti can also make a lovely decoration.

Decor Style

The decor style of the hotel can play a large role when it’s time to order flowers. If the hotel in question is in a historical area or decorated in a historical style, the floral decorations used can complement this theme. Take guests back in time with the incorporation of wisteria, Victorian roses or hydrangea. When it’s time to order flowers, choose flowers that complement or enhance the style with which the hotel is decorated.

Theme-based decor can also benefit from flowers and plants that coordinate with the decor. A modern decor might call for a single unique flower arrangement, rather than a flowing arrangement of flowers. The colors used throughout the decor can also help determine the colors used in the flowers. Colors that blend in with the surroundings provide a floral arrangement that’s subtle, while brighter, bolder colors can make a floral arrangement the focal point.

Season

The season can have a great impact on flower and plant availability. Capitalize on seasonal plants and flowers when decorating the hotel with flower arrangements. During the winter holidays, pine boughs and berry-covered branches can be substituted for the more summery floral arrangements. When spring arrives and guests look forward to the arrival of the season, floral arrangements made with spring flowers such as tulips and hyacinth can contribute toward spring spirit.

Whatever the season, there’s a flower or plant to help usher it in. If the location of the hotel is in a more temperate climate, guests can enjoy the seasons of other locales through the floral decorations arranged throughout the hotel. Creativity and availability are truly the only limitations when it comes to choosing the perfect floral decorations for the season.

Utilize floral design as an effective part of hotel decor. Order flowers that capitalize on the outlined factors and lend to the surroundings of the hotel. Although guests don’t come to a hotel solely to view the flowers, the arrangements present add to their experience, making the hotel more comfortable and visually appealing. Next time flower delivery is scheduled, plan on incorporating one or more of these factors for perfect floral decorations throughout the hotel. Whether they realize it or not, guests will enjoy the beautiful surroundings provided because they contribute toward the relaxation, comfort and luxury of staying at a beautifully decorated hotel.

Using flowers to decorate a hotel lobby or guest rooms is a flexible way to alter the decor. When fresh flowers are needed, changes can be made on a weekly basis to keep the hotel decor fresh and new.

About the Author

Patricia Hall works part-time for a florist and flower delivery but loves to surround herself with flowers at any given point of time. Even in her free time she loves to involve herself with everything flora and fauna.
‘To me there is nothing more beautiful and global as the language of flowers – it is the easiest to understand all around the world in the same way. That is one reason why I truly admire flowers for what they represent in some ways – unity of all mankind!’

WHAT: Join The Palms Hotel & Spa on Wednesday, January 18, for the first beach clean-up event of 2012. In partnership with The City of Miami Beach and ECOMB, The Palms has adopted the stretch of beach between 29^th and 32nd Street.

The Adopt-A-Beach program is not just about litter.  It’s about the need for clean oceans, shorelines, and waterways.  It is about residents working together to create permanent solutions to shoreline and marine debris.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 18, 2012

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.         Registration & Tee-shirt distribution @ the Tiki Cabanas

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.         Adopt-A-Beach Clean-up between 29th & 32nd Street

From 5:30 p.m.                   Poolside Happy Hour for Volunteers

WHERE: The Palms Hotel & Spa

3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140

www.thepalmshotel.com T 305.908.5458

About The Palms Hotel & Spa

Epoque Classic Luxury Hotel, Boutique Hotel in Miami Beach > United States

The Palms Hotel & Spa, a luxurious beachfront paradise, offers guests an exclusive mix of boutique hotel style and first-rate resort amenities in a quiet location only a few minutes away from the ferment of South Beach. Long acknowledged for its tropical setting and authentic world-class hospitality, The Palms Hotel takes its guest experience to an exceptional level with the opening of two new venues, Essensia Restaurant & Lounge and The Palms Aveda Spa. In addition to its signature gardens, pool area and crescent shaped beach, the nature-inspired 251-room hotel also features extensive event and meeting facilities, a 24-hour business center and a romantic wedding gazebo.

Location:

The Palms Hotel & Spa is located on the northern end of South Beach, directly on the beach, at the northern end of South Beach, the world famous Art Deco neighborhood offering numerous attractions for visitors to enjoy. World-class shopping, renowned museums and art galleries, a fabulous culinary scene and a hot nightlife scene, are at easy reach from The Palms South Beach Hotel. – View Location Map.

General Information:

Travelers pick Avantgarde Hotels because they prefer staying somewhere edgy, with flair and style, that is well designed and that uses the space allotted to it with the most élan possible. Avantgarde hotels are hip and luxurious, and will meet all your getaway needs. From business to pleasure, honeymoons to romance, stunning city centers and chic downtown boutiques; Avantgarde Hotels have something for all travelers who are passionate about design. For the modern-day nomad the only choice is the cutting edge intelligent, functional, stylish hotel equipped with the most advanced amenities, aiming to seamlessly merge style with substance. Avant-garde architects and designers have been brought to create every one of the selected Avantgarde Hotels. You will experience hotel environments that exude accessibility and modernity that encourages interaction and pure pleasure. Visit www.avantgardehotels.com to find out more.

The following hotels were included in the 2012 calendar edition:

JANUARY -UNA Hotel Palace, Catania, Italy

FEBRUARY -Yasmin Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic

MARCH -3.14 Hotel, Cannes, France

APRIL -El Hotel Pacha, Ibiza, Spain

MAY -Ku Damm 101 Hotel, Berlin, Germany

JUNE -Eastwest Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland

JULY -Hotel Pulitzer Roma, Rome, Italy

AUGUST -Hotel 55, London, United Kingdom

SEPTEMBER -Golden Apple Boutique Hotel, Moscow, Russia

OCTOBER -Kapok Beijing, Beijing, China

NOVEMBER -Kube Rooms and Bars Hotel, Paris, France

DECEMBER -The Hub Hotel, Milan, Italy

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 ! ! !

Opened in May 2011, Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus combines sleek-chic design, practical comforts and thoughtful attention to detail. It is the boutique hotel of choice for sophisticated travellers, recently named ‘The Best Business Hotel in Guangdong Hong Kong Macau’ by Let’s Go Magazine 2011.

Managed by Rhombus International Hotels Group, additional hotel properties in Hong Kong include Hotel Panorama by Rhombus, Hotel LKF by Rhombus and Hotel Bonaparte by Rhombus, along with Hotel Verta by Rhombus, in London, England, the company’s first property in Europe.

Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus offers five accommodation categories: Superior Room, Harbour View Room, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Harbour View Room and Executive Harbour View Room. Each room includes complimentary WiFi internet access and features high quality audiovisual equipment, a 42-inch LED TV, DVD Player and an iPod or iPhone docking station.

Glo restaurant + lounge, situated on the first floor of the hotel is headed by Canadian Chef Robert Lockwood. Serving a variety of exquisite traditional dishes as well as a few wildly innovative examples of molecular cooking, Glo restaurant + lounge has a cozy and & relaxing atmosphere for sipping classic cocktails or savoring modern cuisine.

Situated in Hong Kong’s vibrant historic district, Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus stands halfway between the culture of Sheung Wan and the commerce of Central. Within walking distance to Central, and the Macau Ferry Terminal, the hotel is just half an hour away from Hong Kong International Airport.

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WHAT:

This Holiday Season The Palms Hotel & Spa invites South Floridians to come together and rejoice. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Essensia Restaurant will offer a special three course prix fixe dinner menu for $48++ per person and $19++ for kids 10 and under (not including tax and gratuity). A special performance by the Good News Marching Choir will be held on Christmas Eve from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Begin with a choice of Roasted Beets & Shaved Apple Salad served Watercress, Florida Sunshine Blue Cheese, Toasted Hazelnuts and Roasted Fennel Vinaigrette; Tri Colored Citrus Salad featuring Frisse, Dates, Marcona Almonds, Shaved Parmesan and Spanish Sherry Vinaigrette; or Mini Lamb Sliders on House Made Sesame Seed Buns served with Cherry Port Reduction, Baby Arugula and Pistachio Mint Yogurt. Entrée selections include a choice of Pancetta Wrapped Yellowtail Snapper served with Yellow Tomato Confit, Rutabaga & Wild Mushroom Gratin, Fava Beans, and Wilted Lemon-Essence Spinach; Seared Herb Crusted Ashley Farms Chicken Breast served with a Sour Cherry Port Reduction, Citrus Honey Herb Drizzle, Fried Gnocchi in Brown Sage Butter, Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Shitake Mushroom Ragout; or  Ginger & Coriander Rubbed Natural Pork Chop served with House Made Persimmon Chutney, Butternut Squash Puree, Haricot Vert Almondine. Dessert choices include a choice of Cinnamon Crème Brulée Topped Carrot Cake; Roasted Cherry Cheesecake Strudel; or Bouche De Noel.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner at Essensia will be available from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The three course prix fixe menu is $48++ per person and $19++ for kids 10 and under (not including tax and gratuity). Exceptional indoor and outdoor seating is available. For reservations, please call 305.908.5458 or visit www.essensiarestaurant.com.

WHEN:

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, December 24 & 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Good News Marching Choir performance on December 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Essensia Restaurant & Lounge

The Palms Hotel & Spa

3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140

T 305.908.5458

http://www.epoquehotels.com/h.php/miami-beach-hotels/boutique-hotel/h/thepalms/l/en

About The Palms Hotel & Spa

Epoque Classic Luxury Hotel, Boutique Hotel in Miami Beach > United States

The Palms Hotel & Spa, a luxurious beachfront paradise, offers guests an exclusive mix of boutique hotel style and first-rate resort amenities in a quiet location only a few minutes away from the ferment of South Beach. Long acknowledged for its tropical setting and authentic world-class hospitality, The Palms Hotel takes its guest experience to an exceptional level with the opening of two new venues, Essensia Restaurant & Lounge and The Palms Aveda Spa. In addition to its signature gardens, pool area and crescent shaped beach, the nature-inspired 251-room hotel also features extensive event and meeting facilities, a 24-hour business center and a romantic wedding gazebo.

Location:

The Palms Hotel & Spa is located on the northern end of South Beach, directly on the beach, at the northern end of South Beach, the world famous Art Deco neighborhood offering numerous attractions for visitors to enjoy. World-class shopping, renowned museums and art galleries, a fabulous culinary scene and a hot nightlife scene, are at easy reach from The Palms South Beach Hotel. – View Location Map.

General Information:

2011 has been a memorable and rewarding year for everyone at Rhombus International Hotels Group. After the successful May opening of our fourth hotel in Hong Kong, Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus, we are now busy preparing for the taking over of our first hotel in London, England, Hotel Verta by Rhombus and preparing for the opening of our China flagship property, Rhombus Fantasia Chengdu Hotel, scheduled to open in early 2012. Additionally in the new year, we will be working on opening two new properties in Causeway Bay, scheduled to open 2012 and 2013, expanding our portfolio of hotels in Hong Kong to six; joining Hotel Panorama by Rhombus in Tsimshatsui, Hotel LKF by Rhombus in Central, Hotel de EDGE by Rhombus in Sheung Wan and Hotel Bonaparte by Rhombus in Wanchai.

As we eagerly prepare for these exciting openings, this new accolade and recognition re-enforces to our entire Rhombus family the importance of our dedication, commitment and continuous hard work to deliver service excellence to all our owners/investors and guests. Rhombus International Hotels Group is poised for international growth as we continue to be the premier provider of excellent and versatile hospitality products and service on a worldwide basis. Distinctive experiences for the discerning travellers!

Hotel Panorama by Rhombus

Avantgarde Superior Hotel, Boutique Hotel in Hong Kong > China

As we read in the above mentioned publication, it is an everlasting experience to stay at the La Capria Suite Hotel. With an exclusive 20 rooms, each with its own unique design, each room has special antiques and furniture from many places of the world like Indonesia and Morocco. The passion for art and hospitality is seen in the way the rooms are adorned and arranged. All the amenities that you will ever need are readily available at the La Capria Suite. The bar is open 24/7 and some of the finest meals are served at the restaurant ranging from foods of many different styles and tastes.

The La Capria Suite Boutique Hotel is located nearby the old village of Alacati, a few minutes away from the center, the magnificent Cesme Castle is around 7 km away, the Greek Island of Chios is also a few km away.

To mark its 10th edition, Art Basel Miami Beach will inaugurate a new collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art on the Art Public sector, which will transform Collins Park with unique artworks and performances by renowned artists and emerging talents. For the first time, Art Video will be presented on the large-scale outdoor projection wall of the New World Center, designed by Frank Gehry. The free public viewings will be part of a number of special events and performances taking place across Miami Beach for the duration of the show to celebrate the 10th edition.

Over the past ten years, Art Basel Miami Beach rapidly developed from a vibrant newcomer on the global art scene to the leading international art show in the Americas. The list of participating galleries, chosen by the Selection Committee, makes Art Basel Miami Beach the most prestigious art show of the Americas, featuring both established and emerging galleries. By redefining and optimizing its sectors, Art Basel Miami Beach has constantly responded to the evolving needs of its galleries. Between 2002 and today, Art Basel Miami Beach has gradually extended its footprint by over 50 percent, and increased the number of exhibiting galleries from barely 200 galleries in 2002 to more than 260 galleries at this year’s edition. Outside the halls, public art works have repeatedly transformed numerous locations across Miami Beach.

The decade has also marked a time of great transformations in the cultural scene of South Florida and Miami Beach. Major private collections including De la Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space, CIFO, Rubell Family Collection, World Class Boxing, and the Margulies Collection enlarged their presence in Miami Beach and their reputation across the world. In addition, public institutions such as the Miami Art Museum and MOCA North Miami are extending their scope with new building projects, scheduled for completion in 2013. Many observers have called this decade ‘a cultural renaissance’, that made the Greater Miami area an exciting destination for the international artworld.

The show has likewise helped catalyze the evolution of the Latin American art scene, serving as an annual meeting point for its existing players and its new collectors. The rapid surge in the numbers of collectors from the entire continent – and the steady pace at which they have broadened the scope of their collections – have made the show a true nexus between the art scenes of Europe, North America and Latin America.

Boutique Hotels in Miami Beach

Nassau Suite Hotel Best Rate Guaranteed!

The Nassau Suite is ideally located just one block from the beach and world renowned Ocean Drive, the hotel is an intimate all-suite facility in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco District, decorated with white furnishings and neutral walls for a simple and peaceful ambiance.

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The Claridge Hotel Best Rate Guaranteed!

Located right on Collins Avenue in South Beach, the Claridge is really a boutique hotel, and features all of the essentials to make a perfect stay. With a sensual Mediterranean architecture, an intimate restaurant and lounge and the peaceful and easily accessible mid-beach area of Miami South Beach.

from 19 USD »

South Beach Hotel Best Rate Guaranteed!

1939 Art Deco boutique hotel, recently renovated in beautiful contemporary style. The South Beach Hotel is located in the heart of South Beach (Sobe) near Collins Park and the Miami City Ballet.

from 105 USD »

Hotel Circa 39 Best Rate Guaranteed!

Circa 39 is a 100-room boutique hotel in Miami, ideally situated a few steps from Miami Beach�s sandy beaches and just minutes from the lively scene of South Beach in a peaceful beachside neighborhood. Circa 39 Hotel creates also an intimate space for small business meetings with its fun-loving style, ideal for getting your attendees in positive thinking mode, here in Miami beach.

from 129 USD »

The Palms Hotel & Spa Best Rate Guaranteed!

Luxury hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Step into a calm epoch filled with charm and hospitality. The Palms is a luxury seaside boutique resort, located on the North end of South Beach, steps from the Convention Center.

from 199 USD »

Penguin Hotel Best Rate Guaranteed!

Art Deco boutique hotel with large and comfortable rooms. The Penguin Hotel is located right on the beach, at the heart of the trendy Art Deco District South Beach, spanning one block between Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue.

from 163 USD »

Crest Hotel Suites Best Rate Guaranteed!

Luxury boutique hotels, with a carefully restored Art Deco design. Crest Hotel Suites is conveniently located in the heart of Miami’s South Beach, near Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive, the Convention Center, the beach, the sun and the nightlife.

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National Hotel Best Rate Guaranteed!

Luxury design hotel in South Beach Miami, Florida. The National is an authentic Art Deco oceanfront landmark, beautifully restored to showcase its fine period features. Located in the heart of the historical district.

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