October 6th, 2011  Posted at   City Guides

Lourdes is a tiny spiritual city. It is located in South-Western France. This city is famous for Virgin Mary Sightings. The city is surrounded by a sacred atmosphere. Millions of pilgrims visit this city through out the year. The city has an amazing silent life. The people of the city are very honest and spiritual.

Eurostar to Lourdes

Lourdes is a beautiful city where you can spend your holidays perfectly. This is a place where you can have relaxed and peaceful vacations. Reaching his beautiful heaven now has become a game of few hours. Eurostar a high-speed train has a link to this place also. You can take your train from St Pancras International Station London to Paris and then from Paris by changing your train to Lourdes you can reach your destination. Believe me it is a comfortable and fast journey.

Lourdes attractions

Lourdes is a charming city with a sacred aroma of life. The visits to all the attractive points give you a new experience of life. It is a spiritual village but along with this there are many other attractive points to see.

  • Basilica of the Rosary: – It is a beautiful place in the wonderful city. It is a major part of Lady of Lourdes Sanctuary.
  • Benadette Cinema: – it is a big cinema hall in the city. Here you can see the big Hollywood blockbusters. Here you can also go through the lifes of saints and the happenings of town.
  • Boly Mill: – It is situated in Rue Bernadette Soubirous. This is a birth place of Bernadette Soubirous.
  • The Cachot: – It is located in Petits Fosses. It is a fabulous town building.
  • Healing Pools: – it is situated in route de la Foret. It is a beautiful church and pool. It depicts the history of the city.
  • Miraculous Cave: – It is situated in esplanade de Rosaire. It is a beautiful cave dedicated to Virgin Mary.
  • Pyreneen museum: – It is situated near the Chateau Fort. It holds world class collection of folk, cultural and traditional monument of the city.

Hotels and Resorts

There are good facilities of accommodation in the city. Eurostar links with all the best hotels around the area. You can book your hotel along with your ticket. Save your money on booking your hotel with your Eurostar tickets.

  • Hotel Saint Etienne
  • Hotel Lourdes Panorama
  • Hotel Roissy
  • Nevers hotel
  • Excelsior Hotel
  • Grand Hotel de la Grotte
  • Hotel Paradis
  • Grand hotel Moderne
  • Hotel Alba Read more… »
October 6th, 2011  Posted at   The Grand Hotels

The Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester Minnesota offers many aspects of what is become known as a wellness hotel or healthtel. The Kahler Grand advertises that it can cater to any budget from modest to luxury. This is a welcome feature since a lot of the wellness hotels are a little more luxurious and become unreasonable for those on a tighter or more economically minded travel budget. With accommodations starting at $79 a night, it seems almost any budget could fit this health and wellness destination into their travel itinerary.

So what makes The Kahler Grand Hotel a wellness hotel? One major attraction is the Mayo Clinic located close by. Not only can visitors to the Mayo Clinic find luxurious accommodations at the hotel, but also they can benefit from many of the health and wellness programs offered there. The hotel is home of the Healing Touch Health Spa which offers all the normal amenities of a well equipped health spa in addition to a fitness center.

Normally just having a spa and indoor fitness center would not constitute a wellness hotel, but the Kahler Grand Hotel offers many services directly through the Mayo Clinic. In addition to health services offered, the hotel is nearby many popular shopping and historic districts of Rochester. Guests can walk across the skyway to the Grand Shops at Kahler/Marriott which is home to restaurants, boutiques, and over 60 stores. Guest also have access to over 30,000 square feet of space to house their events such as conferences or large business meetings.

A unique wellness service offered at the Kahler Grand is the Executive Health Program which is offered in connection with the Mayo Clinic. The Executive Health Program is a program dedicated to companies who strive to achieve healthier work environments for their executive employees.

Other services offered at the hotel are: Medical Concierge Service (offering prescription delivery and other services), beauty/hair services, free transportation to the Mayo Clinic and local shopping and entertainment districts. Read more… »

October 6th, 2011  Posted at   The Grand Hotels

In Mobile, Alabama you will find the stunning Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa. The breathtaking and stunning design of the newly renovated resort and spa has received high praise from the community of Mobile.

The family-friendly resort is located on the glorious Mobile Bay where you will find the sun glistening off the sparkling waters of the Bay and the resort beckoning you to come in, sit a spell and just breathe.

The Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa with its renovated design its nestled in Point Clear Alabama and is an example of opulence at its best. There is nothing that will take your breath away like a stroll on to the grounds. You will find yourself lost in the beauty.

The renovations have left nothing to chance and the attention to detail is simply impeccable. Built in 1847, the Grand Hotel re-opened in 2006 upon the completion of a 50 million dollar renovation. Nestled on 550 secluded waterfront acres, the grand old lady has 405 incredibly luxurious hotel rooms and is designed to delight the guests who wisely choose its grounds. On the grounds of the Grand Hotel, there’s never a lack of things with which you can entertain yourself.

A croquet lawn, tennis courts, horse shoes, bike riding, sailboats and kayaks are all available on site for you to enjoy. These amenities are sure to delight and help you relax in this picturesque setting.

At The Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa you will find a newspaper at your door every morning, freshly brewed coffee in the lobby, tea and coffee in your room, and even a manager’s reception which has a reputation for being ever so elegant. The Grand also has available for purchase babysitting services, valet dry cleaning and on-site laundry services. Read more… »