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DESTINATIONS Lodging and Dining Hotels: No hotel is more venerated in Calgary’s history than the Fairmont Palliser (www.fairmont.com/palliser), an Edwardian-era landmark adjacent to the Calgary Tower. Its 405 classically styled and luxuriously outfitted accommodations are spacious, and the lobby, restaurant, lounge and ballroom—all as legendary as the hotel itself—feature such sumptuous appointments as handmade carpets, oak paneling, original paintings and marble floors. Dining highlights include a lavish Sunday brunch and Monday-evening Death by Chocolate buffet. Travel agents can contact Sales Manager Freya French at freya. french@fairmont.com or 403-260-1213. Hotel Arts (www.hotelarts.ca), which opened three years ago, offers a chic and contemporary ambiance. It has an outdoor pool that’s heated like a Swedish spa for wintertime use and sports Italian glass tile in its patio. There are suites with Jacuzzis and with terraces overlooking the pool, though most of the 185 accommodations are luxury rooms, featuring such amenities as a 42-inch plasma TV, private balcony and rainshower or soaking tub. The agent contact is Cheryl McCabe, reservations supervisor (cmccabe@hotelarts.ca, 403-266-8283). The recently renovated Delta Bow Valley (www.delta hotels.com), on the north side of downtown, has rooms with city or river views. The 394-room hotel is especially good for families, with special pricing, services and facilities for those traveling with kids. Meanwhile, business travelers will appreciate the complimentary weekday-morning car service, in-room, high-speed Internet connections and a 24-hour onsite business center. Agents should contact Kirk Macdonald, sales manager, travel and tours, at kmcdonald@deltahotels.com or403-205-5418. On the same avenue is The International Hotel (www. internationalhotel.ca), offering 248 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites of 600 to 1,145 square feet. All contain stainless-steel mini refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, private-label spa toiletries and gourmet coffee and tea in-room. The agent contact at the hotel is Debbie Poffenroth, sales manager (debbiep@internationalhotel.ca, 403-290-7882). Restaurants: Sorry, vegetarians, Calgary is cattle country. A popular place for Alberta beef and bison is Buzzards (www.cowboycuisine.com), two blocks from Calgary Tower. Teatro (www.teatro-rest.com), an elegant, romantic Italian restaurant inside a Beaux Arts former bank building next to Olympic Plaza, often garners the best dining reviews in the city. Its interior decor features Carrara marble—the kind Michelangelo used—and imported tile. Another highly regarded spot for Italian food, Centini (www.centini.com), is across the street. Along Stephen Avenue Walk, The Unicorn (www.theunicorncalgary.com) is known for its signature Twisted Horn Cream Ale and for its wings—diners can help themselves to any of 15-plus varieties of hot sauce from shelves at the bar. The menu also offers classic pub fare and classic Alberta dishes like a tasty lamb burger. LEFT: The elegant main entrance to Calgary’s Fairmont Palliser BELOW: The parlor of a Heritage Suite at the Fairmont Palliser 34 | TravelAgent April 28, 2008 http://www.deltahotels.com http://www.deltahotels.com http://www.deltahotels.com http://www.fairmont.com/palliser http://www.internationalhotel.ca http://www.internationalhotel.ca http://www.internationalhotel.ca http://www.internationalhotel.ca http://www.hotelarts.cas http://www.cowboycuisine.com http://www.teatro-rest.com http://www.centini.com http://www.theunicorncalgary.com

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Travel Agent - April 28, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Africa: Where to Stay in the Gateway to Southern Africa South Pacific/Australia: Luxury Lodges in Queensland and Tasmania Pacific/Asia: Shanghai, China’s Cosmopolitan Powerhouse, Sees New Hotel and Cruise Development Canada: Downtown Calgary is Easy to Get Around and Filled with Historic and Cultural Attractions California: Laguna Beach Blends Culture with Coastal Beauty Florida: Golf, History, Food and Fun Defined Our Stay at the Renaissance Resort in St. Augustine Las Vegas: Vegas Hotels Gamble on the Allure of Men’s Grooming Pacific Northwest: Washington Inns Emphasize Local Charm Mexico: Tulum Comes Into its Own as a Luxury Destination Europe: Cruising the Mosel and Rhine Rivers with Amadeus Waterways Rudi Schreiner, President of Amadeus Waterways, Talks about River Cruises Caribbean: Travel Agent Reports From the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange The Slot Spot: Gaming at the Casino Dominicus Cruise: Suppliers and Businesses Use Ships as Springboards to Satisfy Enthusiasts’ Hobbies and Passions Key Legal Decisions Will Affect the Future of Alaska’s Cruise Industry Cover Story: Exclusive Beach Destinations Hotels: The Girlfriend Getaway is an Exploding Market Agent Profile: Sabine Harris’ Personal Touch Provides a Memorable Experience Virtual Tourism: New Websites Give a New View of Tourist Destinations Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Anguilla’s Cap Juluca Sold Aloha Airlines is Grounded Exorbitant Hotel Rates Make Alternatives More Appealing Koepf takes Helm at NACTA, Plans to Expand Membership In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

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