ASSI – American Express is the publisher of Departures an upscale travel magazine that features the best of the best Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Products, and Services for me it is a dream magazine. I can only dream of affording to travel, dine, and purchase any of the items featured in Departures. The magazine comes out six times a year and every other month I am looking forward to the current issue with anticipation. Each issue exposes me to places and products that are unfamiliar to me, one issue was dedicated to India, anything that you possible wanted to know or experience was featured in that issue, and because the magazine targets luxury travel information all of the hotels and resorts offer first class accommodations. If you want to treat yourself to an extravagant vacation consult departures prior to making arrangements. Even the advertisements are chic. For example, Louis Vuitton has an ad for its Waterproof Keepall bag, Sean Connory is sitting on the edge of a dock leaning on a tree trunk, on leg dangling in the turquoise water, and the other leg is bent with Keepall bag positioned between his legs. It is a simple photograph but the placement of the bag, the back drop, and Sean captures and holds your attention. As I see it, Departures is a quality publication that will inspire you to reach for the stars even if you miss you will be amongst opulence. I am unsure it is exclusive to American Express card members, but if you have an opportunity to preview an issue take a moment or two to flip through the pages. I guarantee you will dream a bigger dream.
Showing posts with label Luxury Hotels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Luxury Hotels. Show all posts
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Departures – Luxury Travel Info
ASSI – American Express is the publisher of Departures an upscale travel magazine that features the best of the best Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Products, and Services for me it is a dream magazine. I can only dream of affording to travel, dine, and purchase any of the items featured in Departures. The magazine comes out six times a year and every other month I am looking forward to the current issue with anticipation. Each issue exposes me to places and products that are unfamiliar to me, one issue was dedicated to India, anything that you possible wanted to know or experience was featured in that issue, and because the magazine targets luxury travel information all of the hotels and resorts offer first class accommodations. If you want to treat yourself to an extravagant vacation consult departures prior to making arrangements. Even the advertisements are chic. For example, Louis Vuitton has an ad for its Waterproof Keepall bag, Sean Connory is sitting on the edge of a dock leaning on a tree trunk, on leg dangling in the turquoise water, and the other leg is bent with Keepall bag positioned between his legs. It is a simple photograph but the placement of the bag, the back drop, and Sean captures and holds your attention. As I see it, Departures is a quality publication that will inspire you to reach for the stars even if you miss you will be amongst opulence. I am unsure it is exclusive to American Express card members, but if you have an opportunity to preview an issue take a moment or two to flip through the pages. I guarantee you will dream a bigger dream.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Luxury Accomodations
ASSI – The Omni Hotel in West Houston, TX is a four-diamond hotel that is located off of Highway 10 West it is not centrally located, but you can enter downtown Houston directly from Highway 10 East, and it is minutes from Highway 610 and the other adjoining Highways. It is about 30 minutes from Bush InterContinental Airport. We had the pleasure of staying there over the Holiday weekend. It was our first time purchasing gas for under $3.00, which was a welcomed surprise. The lobby of the Omni Hotel has an indoor lake that runs East and West of the atrium, Café on the Lake is nestled off to the right, and the Black Gold Bar is a casual bar that’s ideal if you are interested in bar atmosphere without the smoke and drunks. The standard rooms are comfortable with modern décor, flat screen television 
with cable, High Speed Internet, and other standard amenities. Although it was 80 degrees and Sunny, the outdoor heated pool looked inviting, but we decided to work-out in the gym that was complete with four treadmills, two stationary bikes, two flat screens, several weight machines, free weights, towels, cold lemon water, and fruit that was a nice touch. The hotel also offers in room fitness for an additional fee. A section of the general store is zoned for the Business Center where you can use a computer and make copies. I also like the glass elevators that allow you to appreciate the lobby’s ambience.
with cable, High Speed Internet, and other standard amenities. Although it was 80 degrees and Sunny, the outdoor heated pool looked inviting, but we decided to work-out in the gym that was complete with four treadmills, two stationary bikes, two flat screens, several weight machines, free weights, towels, cold lemon water, and fruit that was a nice touch. The hotel also offers in room fitness for an additional fee. A section of the general store is zoned for the Business Center where you can use a computer and make copies. I also like the glass elevators that allow you to appreciate the lobby’s ambience. I left my battery charger for my camera at the hotel, I phoned them three times, and have yet to receive a call back. As I see it the complimentary morning news paper and beverages are just a few services that differentiate between the Omni’s luxury status and a low-end motel. I give the Omni Westside Hotel 3.5 blinks.
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