Set in the village of Oia (pronounced Ee-Ah) on the rim of the Santorini caldera, the Canaves Oia Hotel will leave you exclaiming “Ahhh.” Comprised of renovated 17th-century houses carved into the cliffside, this romantic retreat features 17 modern accommodations in the island’s iconic Cycladic architectural style. You’ll discover this is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Activities range from taking in the spectacular view of the caldera from the pool to heading out during the day on a sightseeing tour to find the ideal spot on one of the magnificent nearby beaches and more.
All 2016 Traveline Guests Receive:
Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
American champagne buffet or room service breakfast daily (already included in the rates)
Welcome gift bottle of local Santorinian wine & fresh fruit
A complimentary 3-course lunch for up to two people per room, once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities
Fans of The Palms Turks & Caicos prefer to keep this hidden gem hush-hush. Set upon Grace Bay Beach — ranked among the world’s most beautiful — this 72-suite getaway exudes a relaxed Caribbean rhythm while providing high-end amenities to fit your lifestyle. Most suites feature full kitchens with Viking appliances and a washer/dryer; many overlook the ocean. The resort offers tennis courts, a serpentine infinity pool and access to most every watersport, along with a kids’ club, beach toys and floats. The spa menu offers treatments inspired by Eastern and Western rituals to revitalize the body and mind.
Every 3rd Night is Free!
$100 Virtuoso resort credit per reservation
3 Nights minimum stay is required.
Full American Breakfast daily for all guests at The Garden restaurant area from 7:00am-10:30am
Free long distance phone calls to USA and Canada
Supervised Kids Club for ages 4-12 (excludes meals)
Butler service on Penthouse bookings only
Use of bicycles
Use of business center
Use of all resort owned non-motorized water sports equipment
High-speed wireless internet
Use of our fitness center of our award-winning spa
Use of our tennis court
Mandarin Oriental, Paris, recently awarded “Palace Distinction,” is a fashionable 138-room and -suite hotel set along renowned rue Saint-Honoré, around the corner from Place Vendôme. Accommodations feature sleek decor, Bang & Olufsen flat-screen televisions and iPod docking stations. Enjoy the creative cuisine of renowned French Chef Thierry Marx at Camélia, where you can reserve a table in the garden during the summer months, or at the two-Michelin-star Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx, where the chef presents both a gourmet and a sensory journey that is not to be missed. The signature Spa and pool offer the perfect setting for holistic healing.
For 2016
Guaranteed upgrade at time of booking: Room to Room & Suite to Suite (Royale Suites excluded) Not applicable May 22-Jul 10/Sep 3-Oct 8 (during these periods, upgrades will be upon arrival if available)
Daily full breakfast, for up to two in room guests
$100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi for duration of stay
For stays of 2 nights or more: Complimentary one-way transfer for Suites with meet and greet service at the air bridge
Situated on the idyllic island of Cozumel, this luxury hotel and spa offers half a mile of white sandy beach and Caribbean coastline. Swim, snorkel or scuba dive the crystal clear waters of the world’s second-largest coral reef, home to an array of colorful, indigenous fish. If relaxation is your aim, enjoy two outdoor pools, experience Mayan-inspired spa treatments in oceanfront huts or savor the menu and beach views at our open-air restaurant El Caribeño.
Shannon Scott and Vicky DiMichele from Traveline assisted Team USA with their travel to Kosice, Slovakia. Team USA riders, support staff, friends and family joined in the group of well over 100 members.
The Traveline team arrived early to familiarize themselves with the area and make sure everything was prepared for the trophy team to arrive the following day. Throughout the first few days, most of the group members arrived and were met outside baggage claim by a friendly Traveline face. Then, once their car was picked up and they arrived at the hotel, another Traveline member was there to assist with any rooming questions.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Kosice was the selected hotel for our team along with a few other country teams including Isle of Man. It was in a prime location just outside of the historic district. Just a half a block away begins the walking street full of shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and an array of other sights. The road is also home of the furthest east western-style Gothic cathedral in Europe, St. Elisabeth Cathedral, which is only five minutes walking distance from the hotel and the park with a musical fountain. Košice State Theater is just beyond the fountain with amazing events from ballet to orchestras. Don’t forget to stop by a gelatto stand for some interesting flavors such as Red Bull, Smurf or aloe vera along with the traditional strawberry, chocolate and vanilla.
Team USA arrived about a week before the event to set up their bikes and walk the tracks where they would be riding for six days throughout the countryside. Preparations went very smooth and most of the riders were done early so they could enjoy some of the sights of the city. The paddock was also where our Traveline girls helped sell Team USA shirts to the many event visitors.
By the end of the week, Team USA was well prepared and hopeful for a great ISDE event. As usual, there was a big parade of all the participating teams which went through the city center to a large stage in the center of the historic district.
After the short weekend, the races began and Team USA was off to a great start with riders placing first in many of the events and trails.
Throughout the week, there were many ups and downs with Team USA from the fastest times to the inevitable injuries. Overall, the races went well. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing supported rider, Ryan Sipes, became the first-ever American to win the Overall Individual award at the ninetieth edition of the International Six Days of Enduro in Kosice, Slovakia. Sipes pioneered his way to a historical victory aboard a Husqvarna FE 350 by winning most of the tests against the world’s top riders in the globe’s toughest competition. Full Article
After the races finished, it was time to pack up the bikes and get them shipped back to the USA. Then it was time for celebrations. The team had an enjoyable evening out and many decided to join a UNESCO Heritage Tour in the Spiš region with the Traveline team.
The tour included Spiš castle, a lunch break at Salaš (a chalet restaurant offering typical Slovak dishes and homemade sheep cheese products) located below the castle in Levoča and a tour of St. Jacobs cathedral in Levoča. They were transferred by private coach and escorted by two English speaking guides.
The group finally made their leave from this beautiful country on Monday for preparations on their next event or just back to life as usual.
Traveline is honored to assist with Team USA and look forward to next year in Navarra, Spain!
