Spring Places View this email in your browser IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, part of the newly designed flagship properties launching globally offering a new distinctive stay experience, designed to meet the needs of the modern business traveller. This opening represents a landmark moment for Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East and marks the beginning of ambitious expansion plans for the brand in the region. With 24 Crowne Plaza hotels (6,836 rooms) open in the Middle East (GCC, Levant and Egypt) and a further eight (2,738 rooms) in the pipeline – three of which are in the UAE and three in KSA, the brand is perfectly positioned to cater for a rising number of regional business events and travel to the Middle East. Within only a 20-minute drive to Expo 2020 Site, close proximity to important business hubs including Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jebel Ali, Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina is set to become an important hub for business travelers in the lead up to Expo 2020. OPENING OFFER WORK STAY AND PLAY IN DUBAI MARINA Enjoy 25% off your stay  For reservation please contact +971-4-3780000 or  info.cpdubaimarina@ihg.com  www.crowneplaza.com/dubaimarina Spring places  www.oliveandlatteabs.com globeshop (Affordable Luxe) www.dashinglyverygoodlivingVGD.com Hoolah Installment payment is available on: https://dashinglyverygoodlivingvgd.myshopify.com (New!) http://oliveandlatte.com Hoolah Installment payment is available on: https://oliveandlatte.myshopify.com/ freelancer gig https://www.fiverr.com/trinawu youtube https://www.youtube.com/vusharon spotify playlist  link to click  PLEASE TAKE NOTE of Travel Restrictions & Advisory News due to the recent COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus.  Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Film Icon Susan Sarandon as New Global Brand Ambassador Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce a new Global Brand Ambassador – the Oscar-winning actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Susan Sarandon. In this unique role, Ms. Sarandon will star in a global brand campaign that will portray the transformative power of travel, connecting Fairmont's history and majestic hotels with modern sensibilities and the dreams of a new generation of travelers. The campaign is expected to be revealed in key markets around the world in Spring 2020. The collaboration between Ms. Sarandon and the Fairmont brand will focus on their shared values. Both Fairmont and Ms. Sarandon are dedicated to professional excellence and award-winning acheivement. With Oscar, BAFTA, and SAG awards, along with a filmography of over 100 films, Susan Sarandon continues to inspire audiences with new work, including roles in The Meddler, The Jesus Rolls and Ray Donovan. Similarly, Ms. Sarandon is known among her industry as a trailblazer who leads with her heart. From her early work in the cult classic film, Thelma & Louise, to her recent performance as the face of Roger Vivier's autumn/winter 2019 campaign, and starring in the 2016 music video “Fire”, by French electronic-pop duo Justice, Ms. Sarandon consistently portrays strong characters with independence, grace and great authenticity - qualities that Fairmont holds in high esteem. Fairmont also shares Ms. Sarandon's commitment to environmental concerns, and her passion for exploration. Fairmont's first hotels, which can easily be described as grand castles, were born in the rugged hills of California and the majestic Canadian Rockies. The intrepid William Cornelius Van Horne chose the site of the Fairmont Banff Springs with the remark, "If we can't export the scenery, we'll import the tourists.” First Mercure Opens in Southern Vietnam Nestled on the beachfront of Nghinh Phong Cape in southern Vietnam's Bien Hoa Province, Mercure Vung Tau Resort offers the perfect weekend getaway with its breathtaking scenery and charming landscape. Boasting 80 guestrooms, the seaside resort offers a choice of room categories including family suites, all equipped with rain showers, mini-bars, in-room safes and modern guest amenities. Designed with comfort and convenience in mind, the spacious beachfront guest rooms feature natural light perfect for the early risers to catch the sunrise or unwind for an evening sunset. The resort features an all-day dining restaurant offering a buffet and a la carte menu options. For light meals and homemade crafted beverages, two bars, including the Beach Bar and Lounge Bar serves a range of savoury snacks and refreshments throughout the day.  A former French colonial town, Vung Tau is a popular seaside escape nestled on a peninsula and surrounded by three sides around the ocean. In addition to its long beaches, the city is home to the former mansion of Indochina's French governor and the Vung Tau Lighthouse atop Small Mountain. To celebrate its launch, Mercure Vung Tau Resort is offering a weekend getaway at USD89++ per night. Normal rates start at USD104++ per night. Mercure Vung Tau Resort is located at 03 Ha Long Street, Vung Tau City, Ba Ria Vung Tau Province Vietnam, 96 km from Tan Son Nhat, Ho Chi Minh International Airport.  For more information, please visit www.all.accor.com, or contact +84 254 352 6010 for general enquiries and reservations. Aurora Expeditions Celebrates the Launch of New Global Voyages With Generous Early Bird Offer Aurora Expeditions, Australia's leading expedition cruising company has launched its 2021/22 program aboard both the Greg Mortimer, and the Sylvia Earle, the world's first passenger ships to feature the Ulstein X-BOW®. The new program includes a diverse and exciting variety of new itineraries and destinations, including Antarctica and the South Sandwich Islands, Ireland and Costa Rica. Aurora Expedition's Global Head of Marketing, Victoria Primrose notes “We're thrilled to launch our new program that will be run across our two world class, purpose-built expedition ships. The variety of our unique small group expeditions that allow passengers to experience these otherwise extremely difficult to reach destinations, has resulted in phenomenal demand.” “With the delivery of our second purpose-built expedition ship occurring in October 2021, we have the ability to widen our offering. Whilst polar voyages remain core to the program, we have introduced new itineraries and destinations such as Ireland and Costa Rica which will offer our customers breathtaking experiences in some of the most biodiverse and impressive places on the planet.” Launching with the new 2021/22 program is an exclusive early bird deal offering a saving of up to 30 per cent on new voyages booked and deposited by 31 March 2020, or until sold out, whichever comes first*. For more information or to book visit www.auroraexpeditions.com.au IHG Announces Strategic Partnership With Asset World Corporation (AWC) for the Development of More Than 1,200 Rooms in Thailand IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced a strategic partnership with long-standing partner Asset World Corporation (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, to manage a portfolio of properties across Thailand. The agreement will see the development of more than 1,200 rooms across Thailand, with the first signing announced today as the 306-room InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping. Serena Lim, Vice President, Development, IHG South East Asia and Korea commented, “With plans to double our portfolio in Thailand in the next 3-5 years, this signing today between IHG and AWC is another milestone in realising this ambition. Their reputation as a lifestyle and real-estate group, and long-standing relationship with IHG gives us great confidence of this growth momentum in Thailand.” Under the structure of the agreement, hotels in multiple popular destinations such as Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Hua Hin will be signed within three years. The first signing of the agreement announced is the 306-room InterContinental Chiang Mai Mae Ping Hotel. Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina Opens Its Doors IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, part of the newly designed flagship properties launching globally offering a new distinctive stay experience, designed to meet the needs of the modern business traveller. This opening represents a landmark moment for Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in the Middle East and marks the beginning of ambitious expansion plans for the brand in the region. With 24 Crowne Plaza hotels (6,836 rooms) open in the Middle East (GCC, Levant and Egypt) and a further eight (2,738 rooms) in the pipeline – three of which are in the UAE and three in KSA, the brand is perfectly positioned to cater for a rising number of regional business events and travel to the Middle East. Within only a 20-minute drive to Expo 2020 Site, close proximity to important business hubs including Jumeirah Lake Towers, Jebel Ali, Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina is set to become an important hub for business travelers in the lead up to Expo 2020. OPENING OFFER WORK STAY AND PLAY IN DUBAI MARINA Enjoy 25% off your stay  For reservation please contact +971-4-3780000 or  info.cpdubaimarina@ihg.com www.crowneplaza.com/dubaimarina 137 Pillars House Palette Restaurant Celebrates MICHELIN Guide Recognition with Elegant MICHELIN Plate Tasting Menu 137 Pillars House is an award-winning 30 suite boutique Hotel with a rich colonial past; built around the original colonial teak homestead which dates back to the early 1800's.  Located in a leafy residential enclave it is a few minutes' walk from the historical Watt Gate Temple, Ping River and boutique shopping area.  The hotel is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). The highly respected MICHELIN Guides are known globally for their discerning taste and commitment to their founding mission to foster a culture of travel and dining.  Criteria for the highly coveted rating include quality of products, mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, the personality of the chef represented in the dining experience, value for money and consistency between inspector's visits. 137 Pillars House Palette Restaurant was honoured to be selected for inclusion in the top 50 in Chiang Mai to be recommended in the Guide and has launched an elegant 6 course tasting menu to celebrate the recognition and showcase its culinary offerings for diners, created and prepared under the direction of Executive Chef  K. Mam and her culinary team.  The Hotel's two restaurants and the colonial Jack Bain's Bar have become very popular with visitors to Chiang as well as local residents and expats.  The Concierge can arrange for pick up and drop off to and from the hotel for visitors wanting to enjoy the culinary offerings at 137 Pillars House.  The MICHELIN Plate Tasting Menu is available in Palette daily for lunch (from 12 noon-2.30 pm) and dinner (6.00-9.30 pm) Palette's MICHELIN Plate 6 course tasting menu is priced at Baht 1,370 (approx USD 45) per person net and can be enjoyed with diner's personal choice of an extensive range of wines from the hotel's cellar (not included in menu price).  https://137pillarschiangmai.com/en/

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