sarah on November 30th, 2009

In a survey of British travelers, Thailand was ranked the #1 most hospitable country. The almost 1,500 British travelers surveyed ranked 10 countries according to their perceptions of hospitality when visiting each destination.
It’s not much of a surprise that Thailand ranked #1, the country known widely as the land of smiles and renowned for exceptional [...]

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sarah on July 15th, 2009

Sofitel has launched So SPA by Sofitel, a new spa concept that features open spaces, spa products, and exclusive treatments.
So SPA offers a French restaurant-style menu of treatments. For those looking for a quick pick-me-up, there’s a “Starters” menu offering 30-minute treatments. For those longing for longer TLC, there are “Main Courses” and “Desserts” [...]

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sarah on March 2nd, 2009

France has finally succumbed to the 5-star system used around the world to classify hotels. Beginning next month French hotels can apply for 5-star status, which will replace the current four stars available to top luxury hotels.
While French officials say most people recognize the outstanding service of France’s top hotels and thus do not [...]

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