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.

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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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.

This special menu follows the traditional Italian cuisine recipes and special cooking techniques and is being served with authentic Italian products. Seafood salad with vegetables, prawns, squids, cuttlefish, mussels and fish, grilled gilt head with cauliflower puree and small sauteed vegetables with herb butter, risotto artichokes and squid… These are just some of the examples of a combination of fresh Mediterranean fish and vegetables.

Moreover, the chef Mauro Farris also created a brunch buffet which offers a variety of Italian flavors, hot and cold which will be accompanied by a live show by the Da Luca Team. At the end, some digestive liquors will be served such as grappa and limoncello. Or you can complement the Italian culinary experience with a host of top-class Italian wines. You cannot miss it!

Da Luca Restaurant is located in an appealing architectural setting bursting with design and comfort., in the center of Barcelona, between Passeig de Gracia and Rambla de Catalunya.

Italian Gastronomic Week

First Course

Beef Carpaccio stuffed of foie gras with arugula, parmiggiano reggiano cheese and cherry
tomato.
Buffalo mozzarella salad, smoked mozzarella, small mozzarella of cow and a tomato selection.
Seafood salad with vegetable, prawns, squids, cuttlefish, mussels and fish
Ricotta and basil stuffed sardines
Vegetables soup with gorgonzola candy and bread croutons
Second Course
Narrowbone with berries and applesauce
Lamb chops with glazed shallots, mashed sweet potato and rosemary sauce
Grilled gilthead with cauliflower puree and small sauteed vegetables with herb butter
Sole stuffed with prawns and asparagus with Asti sparkling sauce
beef with rocket, grana and truffle
Deserts
Semifreddo of nuts and honey
Pannacotta al café
Apple friters
Tiramisú
Castagnaccio

Pasta

Vegetables Lasagna
Baked Spaghetti
Tagliatelle alla carbonara
Buckwheat ravioli stuffed with roe cheese and boscaiola sauce
Spaghetti alla puttanesca
Gnocchi al pesto
Rigatoni ammatriciana
Ricotta and spinach ravioli with tomato sauce
Beef cannelle with bechamel

Rices

Risotto with porcini mushrooms
Risotto with seafood
Gorgonzola and zucchini risotto
Artichokes and squid risotto
Typical Catalan sausage and saffron risotto

About Hotel Alexandra, Barcelona

Hotel Alexandra is one of the best located boutique hotels in Barcelona. The recently refurbished hotel is an example of the Ciudad Condal’s avant-garde architecture. It has 109 rooms decorated in different styles and categories. All rooms are completely equipped with Wi-Fi and all the major modern amenities. Hotel Alexandra Barcelona has also 4 exclusive suites for holding all types of conventions, meetings and banquets. They are equipped with the latest technologies to ensure the success of your meeting with soundproofing and any type of audiovisual material needed.

The Regal Romance Wedding Show presented by STYLE:Weddings, promises an experience that is truly memorable. Immortalize your love with Hotel Re! and immerse yourself in a world of fantasy and romance. Transport your guests into another realm with five exclusive themes - Retro, Enchanted Garden, Fairytale, Starry Starry Night and Oriental.

Boosting an exquisite selection of thematic wedding invitation cards, wedding favours and intricate floral arrangements, your celebration with us will be nothing short of magical.

The glamorous highlights of the “Regal Romance 2011”:

• Official Launch of Themed Weddings and Hotel Re! Re!gal Romance Micro site for wedding couples.
• Chance to view Re!Joice, the outdoor Marquee Ballroom as a creative space where fantasy and the celebration of romance comes alive!
• Lucky draw for all couples. Stand a chance to walk away with 2D1N stay at Hotel Re! Themed Suite, bridal designer gown worth $3,600 and much more!

Come down and attend our photography workshop specially catered for wedding couples and let Class 95fm DJ Jean Danker give you an idea on what you can expect from us. Book your wedding with us and enjoy attractive wedding perks during the show.

Date: 29 October 2011, Saturday

Time: 11am – 6pm

Venue: Re!Joice Ballroom

Registration: Free Admission (RSVP required)
Highlights: Photography Workshop, Lucky Draw, Buffet Lunch

Free Admission with Goodie bag (first-come-first-served basis)

Address: 175A Chin Swee Road Singapore 169879, Singapore

Re!Joice Ballroom offers an ideal mix of indoor grandeur and outdoor serenity. The elegant Marquee Ballroom can seat up to 500 guests and it is complete with a lawn for Solemnization. Imagine an outdoor wedding in a standalone Marquee Ballroom that is air-conditioned and complete with the latest state of the art lightings and AV system, with glass panels overlooking the picturesque view and greenery of Pearl’s Hill.

The Icon Hotel in Prague is going to be one of the finest hotels in the Epoque Hotels collection. We welcome the Icon Hotel with open arms.

To top it all off, the location is amazing and conveniently right in the center of Paris. It is in the Opera district and nearby unforgettable Parisian landmarks. You can stroll by the Drouot antiquarians zone, the Lafayette Gallery, the Pompidou Centre, the Louvre Museum and the Stock-Exchange.

The Pulitzer Hotel in Paris awaits for your stay in the world-famous Parisian Opera district.

Today, we would like to present three beautiful boutique hotels from our Epoque Hotels collection in Paris:

Hotel de la Jatte, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris

Located on the peaceful Seine river, the Hotel de la Jatte combines the definition of friendliness, quietness and pleasure. The Hotel de la Jatte is only a few distances away from the Parisian marvel. You have the opportunity to stay in one of 68 rooms or in 1 of 3 junior suites that have all the amenities that can guarantee French delicacy. You can rest assured that the air-conditioned, soundproofed walls, thermal insulation  and beautifully furnished rooms will give you a good night’s rest in order to prepare you for your adventure in the city of love, Paris. Nearby locations include the world-famous Grande Arche de la Defense, the Champs-Elyses, the Palais des Congres and the city of Paris itself.

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Le Saint-Gregoire Hotel, Paris

One of the finest boutique hotels in the city of love, Paris, the Le Saint-Gregoire Hotel combines French eccentricity with an upscale twist. As a small mansion, the Le Saint-Gregoire Hotel in Paris is home to 20 beautiful rooms decorated in a 19^th century style. Amazing antiques such as furniture, paintings and lamps will make you feel the Parisian charm from this era. This coziness also  combines convenience as the location of the Le Saint-Gregoire Hotel is right in the heart of the Rive Gauche. The Notre dame, the Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysees are all within a 10 minute Parisian metro ride which will make you feel like if you have lived in Paris your entire life!

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Le Lavoisier Hotel, Paris

The classical, charming Le Lavoisier Hotel in Paris, is a redefined 19^th Century townhouse that will replicate the lifestyle of one of the most influential cities in the world. The rooms in the Le Lavoisier Hotel is decorated in such a way that the elegance is applied in everything that is the Le Lavoisier Hotel. With 25 superior double rooms to choose from, you can expect peace and harmony as there is a unique feeling when you stay at the Le Lavoisier Hotel. The blend of amazing painting and antiques such as the furniture blend an everlasting experience. All the modern amenities such as air-conditioning, satellite television and wi-fi will make your stay a delightful one. Furthermore, to top it all off, the Le Lavoisier Hotel is located in the city center of Paris. Everything is within walking distance such as the churches of Saint Augustin and Madeleine, the Champs-Elysees, and precisely in the fashion district. The Parisian lifestyle and luxury are all found at the Le Lavoisier Hotel.

The Sumahan on the Water Hotel makes sure to offer everything that defines Turkish wealth. Each suite or bedroom has a unique style with extraordinary views that can only be seen while staying at the Sumahan on the Water Hotel. Furthermore, the twin level suites include a garden that faces the beautiful Bosphorous strait. In addition, each room has all the amenities that will make you stay a lifetime if it were possible. With air-conditioning, immense bathrooms with Turkish materials such as colognes and towels, a safe deposit box to secure all your personal belongings, a minibar, satellite TV, this is what Mediterranean paradise is all about.

The Sumahan on the Water welcomes you to their definition of luxury and leisure. You will for sure return on your next trip to Turkey as every room at the Sumahan on the Water Hotel offers a new experience.

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