September 30th, 2010
Looking for something a little different for Halloween? Maybe a ghoulish puppy party or a tasty celebration of Dia de Muertos will do the trick. Go hunting for ghosts or carve a star pumpkin and get in the holiday spirit.
Washington, D.C.
Where: Park Hyatt Washington D.C.
What: Halloween Doggy Happy Hour
When: October 20, 2010
Why: Your tail will be waggin’ at the swanky DC hotel’s Halloween-themed pet costume party. Pooch-loving guests and visitors can strut their dressed dogs down the red carpet before mingling for doggy happy hour. Celebrate Halloween with your four-legged friend in comfort as part of their Paws at the Park package, available year round. (Above are images of Doggy Happy Hour; the first Halloween Doggy Happy Hour is happening October 20 with dressed up pooches.)
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September 8th, 2010
Inn on the Alameda is hosting a challenge we want to judge… or at least vote in. They are in search of the nation’s best margarita and invite all mixologists – amateur or otherwise – to submit their recipes. There is a catch, all drinks must be served on the rocks and contain easy-to-obtain ingredients (no prickly pear juice or 100-year-old anejos, please)
Every two weeks the Inn will introduce a new margarita in the Agoyo Room Lounge, where guests can vote on their favorites. The winner will be announced on Halloween and will receive a two-night stay in a Suite with a fireplace for two – the ideal spot for sipping your margarita, of course!
If you want to partake in the fun, but can’t make it to Santa Fe, Inn on the Alameda doesn’t want you to feel left out. They will post all the recipes they receive to their website – try them at home and see how your favorites fare in the race to the finish.
Entries can be submitted to: to alamedapr@cybermesa.com.
August 16th, 2010
When packing for Santa Fe in the summer most travelers think of sunscreen and sundresses, but this time of year an umbrella is just as important! The summer season is referred to by locals as the “monsoon” season for its daily – albeit normally brief – showers.
Inn on the Alameda’s resident naturalist and concierge shares a little history on these summer storms.
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August 12th, 2010
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Hot off the press…
AUGUST 2010
Here is our monthly news in tweetable form.
New and Notable
Hotel Parq Central
- Up up and away for #BalloonFestival! #HotelParqCentral opens on 9/23/10. Rates starting at $179/night including breakfast and other treats.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
- #AnantaraBophut in Koh Samui, #Thailand will be getting an upgrade! And we have the pics (http://bit.ly/cSwDte) to prove it!
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July 26th, 2010
Everyone wants to shop where the chef’s shop, and Richard Ruben – chef and author of “The Farmer’s Market Cookbook” – has just listed his favorite farmer’s markets. On the list was the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market, known for its amazing variety of chili peppers. Visit this market in style with the Fresh Santa Fe package at the Inn on the Alameda. Stock up on habaneros, chipotle peppers, and other piquant peppers to add some heat to your chili or some kick to your bbq sauce.
July 7th, 2010
If you can’t make up your mind about a summer retreat location, don’t worry because Santa Fe will offer you a one-stop cultural extravaganza. During the weekend of July 9th-11th, the Santa Fe Folk Art Market will be available for your viewing pleasure. It is the largest folk-art market in the world, hosting over 130 artists from 52 different countries this year. So why decide between an exotic vacation in South Africa or a spiritual retreat to Japan, when you can take a trip to Santa Fe and experience a taste of both and more! With the Inn on the Alameda right around the corner, you won’t have to worry about finding a place to stay!
June 18th, 2010
A bit of abstraction seems to have crept its way into the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe. Famously known for her representational depiction of flowers, O’Keeffe is delighting fans with a new style. Comprised of over 100 pieces, the Georgia O’Keeffe : Abstraction exhibit features nearly blank canvases broken up with perfectly placed strokes of color. Viewers agree that this unknown side of O’Keeffe has allowed her to truly capture the essence of her subject, as well as highlighting the relationships between the different works of art. The 4,000 attendees on opening weekend agree that this abstract collection is a must see.
Need a place to stay in the “city different”? After checking out the museum, head back to the Inn on the Alameda where guests can indulge at the daily afternoon wine and cheese reception.
June 8th, 2010
Can’t get enough of a local farmers’ market? Take a trip out west and sample the Southwestern flavors at the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market, ranked among the Top 10 in the country. Inn on the Alameda invites locavores to stroll through the colorful and scent-sual market in their new Railyard home, while enjoying the extras thrown in with the Fresh Santa Fe Package. After stocking up on hand-crafted cheeses, fresh produce, and numerous artisanal products unique to New Mexico, wander along Canyon Road and take in the art scene. (American Style magazine just ranked Santa Fe #2 for the top 25 Art in Small Cities, and the Inn is the closest hotel to Canyon road.)
Included in the package is:
• A three-night stay in an accommodation of your choice, based on double occupancy
• $20 per person in Farmer’s Market tokens
• A gift certificate for $40 for lunch at Il Piatto, a downtown trattoria with a passion for local ingredients
• A pair of Santa Fe Farmers’ Market caps and re-useable market bags
• A sumptuous daily continental breakfast
• A daily wine and cheese hour
Fresh Santa Fe is available for a three-night stay on Sundays through Wednesdays until the end of October, with rates ranging from $531 to $1041. To book, please call 888-984-2121.
May 24th, 2010
Every road tripper dreams of a drive along historic Route 66. This iconic American stretch of road inspired the eponymous tune sung by everyone from Nat King Cole to the Stones to John Mayer. In its heyday, this was the major roadway that beckoned travelers to the west and sunny California. Since replaced with generic interstate highways, one can still cruise down stretches of road marked “Historic Route 66” or discover the bits that have turned into local roads. The movement to preserve the gas stations and motels and other Americana lining the original route takes motorists back in time.
Planning to go get your kicks on Route 66? If so, the new Hotel Parq Central in Albuquerque – opening in October – will be right en route. Located on a stretch of Route 66 passing through New Mexico, this historic building would have been part of the scenery for westbound travelers. In Santa Fe, the Inn on the Alameda sits just off the iconic roadway and its prime location lets drivers leave the car in the parking lot and stretch their legs strolling along Route 66 to nearby restaurants and galleries.
May 11th, 2010
Think you missed the boat on getting out of town for the long weekend? Think again. We’ve rounded up some great escapes that are still available, whether you’re craving beach or mountains, culture, or calm.
Andaz Wall Street
Where better to spend Memorial Day than in Lower Manhattan, the most historic part of the city? Stay at Andaz Wall Street, brand new in January, and take in some American culture, Manhattan-style. Federal Hall, where George Washington took the oath of office, is just down the street. Visit the cobblestoned streets of the South Street Seaport and its new Water Taxi Beach, pay homage at the grave of Alexander Hamilton at Trinity Church, or to capitalism at the New York Stock Exchange. And you’re at the ideal point of departure for sightseeing tours of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Andaz, meaning ‘personal style’ in Hindi, is not your average hotel. Here guests can imprint their own styles on their experiences, starting with check-in. This takes place in the Andaz Lounge where service is simplified, without the middlemen of doorman, bellhop, and concierge at the desk – just one “host” for each incoming guest. Full of clever features like a rotating closet that can open either into the bathroom or the bed chamber, and which innovatively incorporates a hanging area, full-length mirror and minibar and a vanity mirror on the back of the 42-inch flat screen television, Andaz Wall Street is ahead of its time, and has not forgotten the classics like a complimentary shoe shine, suit press, and the day’s paper (The Wall Street Journal, of course).
Rooms start at $275/night, click here for more details.
Inn on the Alameda, Santa Fe
Think it’s impossible to get a good rate over Memorial Day weekend? Not at Inn on the Alameda, where rates start at just $215 a night and include the lavish “Breakfast of Enchantment” served each morning and wine and cheese reception each afternoon. Located in the heart of Santa Fe, it’s ideal for a weekend of relaxation, great Southwestern cuisine, and history. With classic Pueblo-style architecture and attentive personal service, the old-world ambiance of Santa Fe flows throughout the comfortable 71 rooms and communal areas. Mexican tile, handmade furniture, hand-woven rugs, local artifacts, and traditional Kiva fireplaces contribute to the hotel’s warm and inviting atmosphere. Amenities include complimentary parking for guests, two outdoor hot tubs, fitness facility, guest laundry, complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas, coffee service, and toll-free and local calls at no charge.
Over Memorial Day, experience the arts and culture by gallery hopping and shopping at the Jemez Red Rock Arts and Crafts Show, or catch a showing of Hitchcock’s Vertigo at The Lensic, Santa Fe’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, May 29th.
For reservations and information, contact the Inn on the Alameda at 1-888-984-2122 or 505-984-2121 or at www.innonthealameda.com.
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Colorado
The Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival, taking place over Memorial Day weekend in Beaver Creek, Colorado, is the unofficial start to summer in the Rockies. Celebrate the long weekend with an escape to Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, which hosts the largest tasting of Colorado microbrews in the state on Saturday, May 29. Featuring more than 80 special concoctions from 35 breweries, the Colorado Microbrew Tasting has become one of the highlights of festival.
The hotel’s restaurant, 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, has joined in on the festivities by offering a special “Featured Brewers Menu” that will pair beer creations from the microbreweries with special dishes.
Package includes:
- Accommodations at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, located in the heart of the festivities
- 2 entry tickets into the Blues, Brews and Barbecue Microbrew Tasting
- 2 commemorative tasting mugs
- 30% off services at Allegria Spa
Rates start at $219 per night. To book this package, click here or call 866-471-7658. For tickets to the Colorado Microbrews Tasting at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, call 970-827-6505. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door.
Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos
Enjoy the Caribbean this Memorial Day without the crowds –or prices – of the high season. Instead of enduring the goose bumps that come after throwing on summer clothes and hoping for warm weather, celebrate on Parrot Cay and kick the summer off early. Check out the amazing deals, all available through September 8, 2010, and if you bring them, kids eat free.