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Michelin Guide recently released their first edition of the Michelin Guide for both Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Of the 157 proud restaurants and hotels in Las Vegas to achieve a listing in the austere guide, the Wynn Las Vegas far out-shined the competition.

The Wynn was the only Las Vegas hotel awarded with the coveted Five Red Pavilions rating, Michelin’s highest rating, which only 8 other hotels in the country received. This adds yet another sparkly trophy on the full shelf of Steve Wynn, who has led the Wynn Las Vegas into a all-star year of recognition including the Mobil five-star distinction and AAA five-diamond award.

The grand slam of awards continued for Wynn with its restaurants, 3 of which Michelin also recognized with outstanding achievement. In the 3-star rating system that Michelin follows, one Wynn restaurant, Alex Stratta’s Alex, received 2 stars, and two other Wynn restaurants received 1 star each: Daniel Boulud Brasserie and Richard Chen’s Wing Lei.

All three are major accomplishments in that only 3 Las Vegas eateries in the 2008 Guide received 2 stars, and Wing Lei was the only Chinese restaurant in the country to earn a star.

Hopefully all of this attention won’t go to the Wynn’s head, but in a hotel with as much heart and effort as awards, we’re pretty sure all that glitters is really gold.

Enter to win the 3-night luxury stay plus all kinds of perks at the most highly distinguished hotel in Vegas, the Wynn Las Vegas, brought to you exclusively by Perfect Escapes.

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Perfect Escapes has learned that two hotels will be re-branded to Langham Hotels in early January, 2008.

The Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel & Spa in Pasadena will officially become The Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa on January 8, 2008 and the Rawi Warin Resort & Spa in Krabi, Thailand will become the Langham Place Eco Resort & Spa, Kho Lanta on January 1st, 2008.

We will continue to follow the development and re-branding of the new Langham hotels as well as others to keep you up to date on the latest in hotel news.

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It’s time for the newest edition of the “Three + Three”, in which the Perfect Escapes Suite Life Blog brings you three great deals in three top destinations around the country. Published twice monthly, you can also get your 3 deals delivered directly to you by subscribing to our RSS feed.

This edition brings offers that add a little spice to your sweet holiday season. Buy those gifts in style with a shopping escape, take a break from holiday stress with a beach getaway, or savor the season in cosmopolitan luxury. As always, each deal comes with special amenities exclusively for Perfect Escapes guests. So pick your deal and your destination, and make your escape.

Scottsdale Shopping Escape – Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort at Gainey Ranch

Trade crowded shopping malls for the calming beauty of the desert at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. Book this deal through December and receive deluxe accommodations, a $50 food and beverage credit each day, and discounts worth more than $800 at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Plus, as a Perfect Escapes guest, your luxury shopping trip will also include a room upgrade, early check-in and late check-out* and special welcome amenity.

Miami Escape – Sagamore, The Art Hotel

Shed holiday stress instantly with a getaway to the Sagamore Miami oceanfront in South Beach. Book your stay in the all-suite art hotel and receive 15% off the best available rate with a stay of 3-nights or more and receive guaranteed early check-in and late check-out.

Also, book this or any other Sagamore stay through Perfect Escapes and receive a complimentary room upgrade.* But book soon, this offer lasts only through January and rooms are going fast.

Night and Day – Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

Immerse yourself in the holiday season (minus the snow) in a luxurious cosmopolitan setting. Book a stay at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco and receive complimentary cocktails from the legendary “Top of the Mark” martini skybar and complimentary buffet breakfast for two.

Book December 16 – 27 and you’ll also receive a guaranteed room upgrade. Or book at any other Mark Hopkins through Perfect Escapes and receive a room upgrade and early check-in and late check-out.*

*Based on availability upon arrival.

To book these offers and for more details go to Perfect Escapes and search for the deal of your choice or just click the links above in each offer. The Three + Three will be back with 3 new great offers in two weeks. See all Perfect Escapes offerings for hotels in Scottsdale, Miami, and San Francisco.

Welcome to the 3^rd installment of the “Three + Three” in which Perfect Escapes brings you three great deals from three top destinations around the country. Published twice monthly, you can also get your 3 deals delivered directly to you by subscribing to our RSS feed.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve decided to focus on city deals. And we’ve chosen three great city hotel deals for this edition of the Three + Three: Las Vegas, Chicago, and Washington D.C. As always, each deal comes with special amenities exclusively for Perfect Escapes guests. So pick your deal and your destination, and make your escape.

3rd Night Free – Loews Lake Las Vegas

Discover Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort (formerly the Hyatt Regency Las Vegas), an exceptional destination where the warmth of a Moroccan-inspired retreat meets the indulgences of a 21st century resort. Where Nevada’s rugged foothills flank golf greens as smooth as silk. Where starry nights vie for your attention – just 17 miles from the glittering lights of the Strip.

Book the 3rd night free package and receive: 3rd night free and guaranteed room upgrade to Premium Lake View Room.

Also, Perfect Escapes guests who book this offer or any other Loews Lake Las Vegas stay will receive: Daily breakfast for two, complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary room upgrade at arrival, 12pm early check-in, and 4pm late check-out*.

Learn more about the 3rd Night Free offer at Loews Lake Las Vegas.

All Access Pass - Hotel Sax, Chicago, Illinois

Hotel Sax Chicago (formerly the House of Blues Hotel) is a symbol of the great city in which it resides. Etched deep into its ambiance is a persona as rich as the blues, jazz and rock and roll Chicago is famous for. The city’s love for the arts and fine cuisine comes to life right outside any one of our sumptuously designed rooms. Just next door, the world famous House of Blues swings to the rhythm of the city and beckons anyone with a taste for the infinite wonders of live music.

When you book the All-Access Pass, you’ll receive exclusively as a Perfect Escapes’ guest: Overnight accommodations in a luxurious room of your choice, VIP access to the House of Blues, daily breakfast for two through room service, provided by Bin-36, two passes to Crunch Fitness Marina City, a world-class gym adjacent to the hotel, and nightly turn-down service.

Plus, book this offer or any other Hotel Sax stay through Perfect Escapes, and you’ll also receive a welcome bottle of wine or sparkling cider in your room upon arrival, complimentary room upgrade at arrival, 12pm early check-in and 2pm late check-out.*

Learn more about the All Access Pass at Hotel Sax.

The Perfect Washington DC Escape - Hotel Palomar Washington DC

Hotel Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel, blends high-end design with sophisticated and personalized service to create an unforgettable experience. Travelers easily escape into our luxury hotel’s artful sanctuary within the bustling activity of Washington DC’s vibrant Dupont Circle.

Exclusively for Perfect Escapes’ guests: Make the most of your escape to Washington DC Book a Queen Deluxe or King Deluxe room for two nights at the Best Available Rate and receive a confirmed double upgrade to a room with a Fuji soaking tub, a complimentary aromatherapy box filled with luxurious bath amenities, and breakfast for two each morning of your stay at the hotel’s adjacent Urbana restaurant.

Learn more about the Perfect Washington DC Escape at Hotel Palomar.

* Amenities based on availability upon arrival

To book these offers and for more details go to Perfect Escapes and search for the deal of your choice or just click the links above in each offer. The Three + Three will be back with 3 new great offers in two weeks.

See all Perfect Escapes offerings for Las Vegas hotels, Chicago hotels, and Washington DC hotels.

In the last few days, the look of the Strip in Las Vegas changed quite dramatically.

We bid farewell to the Frontier, another sign of the times that old school Las Vegas is going to be harder and harder to find. CNN nicely placated our demolition voyeurism by capturing the event – from about 20 different angles, including inside. And seriously - no one puts on a better explosion party than Vegas. Click the image below to see the video.

To counter that, the newest addition to the Strip is getting set to open and continues to push the luxury side of Las Vegas. The Palazzo, which you can now book on Perfect Escapes for stays starting after December 20. The hotel will celebrate its opening on January 17 but they are taking reservations for stays before that. Below is the description of the hotel.

The Palazzo features modern European ambience and design reminiscent of Italian affluent living with a unique combination of premium amenities that include spacious suites, restaurants by top celebrity chefs such as Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, Mario Batali and Charlie Trotter, extraordinary entertainment with the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys and 40/40 Club, a Las Vegas version of New York’s dynamic sports bar and lounge, The Shoppes at The Palazzo featuring luxury stores anchored by Las Vegas’ first-ever Barneys New York, and the largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub to date.

Every room in The Palazzo Las Vegas is a suite, each of which is specifically fashioned with comfort and convenience in mind. A sunken living room decorated with a distinctly modern European design, marble-appointed baths with oversized bath sheets, luxurious Egyptian linens from Anichini and remote-control Roman shades and curtains with first-of-its-kind ‘touch control’ technology are a few of the in-suite features.

Anchored by a flagship, 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York, The Shoppes at The Palazzo will present more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition to Barneys New York, 20 remarkable stores and luxury brands are making their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo. They include Chloe, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane Von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino, Anya Hindmarch, and Michael Kors. These new additions to the Las Vegas Strip will be joined by the likes of Ralph Lauren, Jimmy Choo, Piaget, Burberry, Ferragamo, Fendi, Bottega Veneta and Montblanc to present one of the most upscale retail destinations under one roof in the United States.

See all Perfect Escapes Las Vegas Hotels.

Take advantage of the 3rd night free offer at Loews Lake Las Vegas