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South Africa uproar after finance minister sacked

Africa Live: BBC news updatesPresident Zuma said Mr Nene was being moved to "another strategic position", but did not elaborate on the reasons behind the decision.

He has replaced him with the relatively unknown David van Rooyen.

The rand fell to below 15 to the dollar on Thursday morning and stock prices also fell in Johannesburg as trading began, Reuters reports.

"The removal of a technocratically sound, decent, hard working, well respected, fiscally conservative and reform minded finance minister is a serious blow," Peter Montalto, an analyst at Nomura, told the AFP news agency.

South Africa's main opposition leader Mmusi Maimane criticised the sacking on Twitter saying that Mr Zuma "has again proven himself to be a President incapable of making the right decisions".

Another opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, said the president appointed Mr Van Rooyen because he knows he "will not imitation alhambra bracelet stand up to him when he wants to do wrong things".

Analysis: Lerato Mbele, BBC Africa Business Report, Johannesburg

Shock, surprise and sarcasm dominate the reaction to the sacking of Mr Nene.

A cartoon called "Zuma's wrecking ball" of the president's head, cast in stone, butting everything in sight is being widely shared on social media.

The general feeling is that President Zuma has dismissed a minister who stood for integrity and prudence in managing the country's finances.

Although Mr Nene was finance minister for just over 18 months, he has already been able to stand his ground on issues of wasteful government expenditure.

He has openly criticised wage increases for public servants; questioned the management of public utilities; opposed a bailout for the national airline and did not approve a proposal to buy the president a new private jet.

In the main, investors regarded him as a knock off alhambra bracelet safe pair of hands steering South Africa's economy in uncharted waters, especially in the midst of the recent global volatility and the steep decline in commodity prices.

South Africa's finance ministry has come under "the most intense political pressure in recent replica van cleef and arpels perlee clover bracelet months", reports the economic news website Fin24.

It suggests that Mr Nene's removal was down to his lack of "politcal clout".

He was seen as one of the few people in government to oppose certain spending plans, including a programme to build new nuclear plants, reports Business Day newspaper.
Sep 7 '17 · 0 comments
Road trip for two families takes tragic turn

ALOR SETAR: A holiday turned tragic for two families from Johor when the van they were travelling in plunged into an irrigation canal along knock off van cleef turquoise bracelet Jalan Kota Sarang Semut here.

Odd job worker Shafie Wahab, 55, died after being sent to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital while 12 others survived the crash.

Initial police investigations showed that Shafie lost control of the vehicle before it rammed into a lamp post. The vehicle turned turtle before plunging into the canal.

His wife Suriati Faidi, 38, and four children Mohamad Shahzuan, 17, Nur Suhana, 14, Mohamad Shahril, 13, and Nur Suhaila, six received outpatient treatment.

Another family of six Abdul Shukor Ahamad, 49, his wife Zainab Kasim, 47, daughters Habsah, 27, and Siti Haishah, 23, son in law Mohamad Shaharuddin Abd Malek, 23, and granddaughter Nur Aisyah Fathiha Mohamad Taufik, four had minor injuries.

Mohamad Shahzuan said he was jolted from sleep by a sudden loud crash.

next thing I knew, the van was already in the canal.

managed to crawl out before copy van cleef and arpels sweet alhambra bracelet helping the others to safety.

father was pinned to his seat. His body was partially knock off van cleef and arpels sweet alhambra bracelet submerged in the water.

managed to free him with the help of several passers by. He was still breathing when we brought him to the roadside, he said.

An inconsolable Suriati, when met at the hospital, said it was her idea to organise the trip along with their neighbours.

They left their houses in Kota Tinggi on Friday, travelling in the van she had bought for RM11,000 three days ago.

On Saturday, they had gone for sight seeing in Port Dickson after attending the passing out ceremony of another son, Mohamad Sharizat, 20, from a basic army training course at Kem Rusa.
Sep 7 '17 · 0 comments
Soorten aambeien en hun behandeling met Ayurveda

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In de Ayurveda, worden aambeien genoemd als Arsha Shoola, wat letterlijk 'pijn betekent van prikken zoals naalden'. Dit is inderdaad hoe de pijn van de aambeien wordt gevoeld. Het wordt veroorzaakt als gevolg van de vernietiging van een van de drie doshas. Het is geclassificeerd als een spijsvertering stoornis; accumulatie van afvalstoffen in de rectale gebied kan aanleiding geven tot stapels. De kans op stapels worden verhoogd door andere factoren zoals zittend op de harde stoelen, chronische constipatie en zwangerschap.

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Ayurvedische behandeling voor aambeien heeft een tweeledig intentie: (i) om de constipatie die is gekoppeld aan de aambeien en (ii) te verlichten de pijn van de stapels en hen te verminderen.

Ter beperking van de constipatie, worden asafetida, venkel en komijn in het algemeen voorgeschreven. Er zijn andere dieet elementen zoals ghee, karnemelk en groene bladgroenten die geacht wordt de patint te nemen.

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Kankayana vati, Arshogni vati en Pranada gutika zijn geneesmiddelen van keuze als de stapels worden veroorzaakt als gevolg van een Grondwet vata. Als de aambeien te wijten aan een Grondwet pitta zijn, wordt Avipattikara choorna voorgeschreven. Voor bloeden stapels, is Kutajavaleha genomen in een hoeveelheid van 1 theelepel twee keer per dag gunstig. Gebruik dit als een zalf voor toepassing over de stapels. Dit is effectief bij de behandeling van pijnlijke en uitstekende aambeien. brouwsel bereid van de buitenste zaden van de zeep moer met fake van cleef blue necklace honing is ook een efficinte aambeien remedie. Deze oplossing werkt in het geval de aambeien zijn niet bloeden. Dit zal kalmeren de dikke darm en het doorgeven van ontlasting gemakkelijker maken. Dit zorgt voor onmiddellijke verlichting van de stapels. Stimuleren van de stapels met warm water ook zorgt voor verlichting.

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Sep 7 '17 · 0 comments
syariah marriage law overlaps strengthens unity

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has described the move copy van cleef mini necklace to ensure divorce matters from civil mar end in civil courts, even if one of the spouses converts to Islam, as finally seen president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the legal reforms were necessary to end inter faith child custody conflicts.

legal reforms will end any form of uncertainty. I think enough is enough. The people want to see civil marriage disputes resolved in civil courts, he said in a statement yesterday.

will promote harmony and unity of all races and religions. who is also Transport Minister, said it was pertinent that the interests of women and children be protected.

He also thanked the Prime Minister for his fairness.

On Thursday, Najib said divorce matters that involved civil marriages must be settled in a civil court even if one of the spouses converts to Islam, under legal reforms to be tabled in Parl in October.

In announcing changes to the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976 (LRA) to imitation van cleef pink necklace mark the national Women Day celebration on Thursday, he said: vacuum or overlap in existing laws can be resolved once changes are made to the Act. president Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong described the breakthrough decision by Najib as courageous and fair.

reflects the Government efforts to address religious conversion issues, he said.

Mah said Gerakan had been calling on the Government to amend relevant laws and provide for a permanent solution to controversies that arose from legislative loopholes and duplications, which resulted in clashes between civil and syariah courts on conversion cases.

are grateful that our ad over the years has been heeded by the Government to bring a much needed solution to the longstanding issue, he said.

Mah said conversion must not be used as an avenue to imitation van cleef mother of pearl clover necklace escape one obligations, as the welfare and interest of the children involved must be given utmost priority.

He added that they should not be made victims of marital disputes.

Calling it a formula MIC Youth leader Sivarraajh Chandran said civil courts should have precedence over syariah courts in divorce and child custody cases because such marriages were solemnise under civil laws specifically the LRA.

this puts an end to custody battles for underage children and divorce, as well as marriage disputes, he said in a statement yesterday.
Sep 7 '17 · 0 comments
Spring Fever Returns Next Weekend

Predicting a Milder, Springier 7 Day Outlook

"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future" said Yogi Berra. When I was at WCCO TV I encouraged Mark Rosen to predict final scores for Minnesota's teams; I politely implored Don Shelby to forecast what would lead the newscast tomorrow. "You can dress a monkey in a sport coat to report on what already happened!" I complained, to no avail. Predicting the future is an odd career choice.

And why do meteorologists consistently over predict snow amounts? Shy of missing a tornado our biggest mortal fear is forecasting flurries, then waking up to a FOOT of flurries. People never forget a bust like that. So we overcompensate, as a profession.

Then again if I predict 2 5 inches people remember 5.

Snow tapers to flurries today; this same Alberta Clipper is about to unleash 1 2 feet of snow on the coastal northeast a full blown blizzard by Tuesday.

A higher sun angle melts most of our cosmetic snowfall by midweek as the sun returns. Expect 40s to 50F next weekend; your faith in a Minnesota spring partially restored.

Oh, the future is truly unknowable but trending milder.

Classic Nor'easter. The biggest storm of the winter (which isn't saying much it's been a very tame winter east of the Rockies) is shaping up from the Mid Atlantic into New England. later today; a alhambra style necklace replica surge of wind whipped snow spreading up the coast Tuesday, a 10 12 hour "burst" of heavy snow, ice, thunder and lightning as winds gust over 50 mph a full blown atmospheric "bomb" spinning up off the coast of Cape Cod by Tuesday evening. Travel will be shut down Tuesday into much of Wednesday with conditions improving by late week.

Blizzard Criteria for Boston. Sustained winds top 35 mph Tuesday midday and afternoon in Boston with gusts over 50 mph, creating white out conditions. If you can't get into KBOS today you may have to wait until late Wednesday or Thursday. Predicted winds: NOAA and AerisWeather.

NAM Guidance. area, where 6 12" of slush may pile up. The area forecast to be impacted by a foot or more is impressively large. Beware the Ides of March.

Praedictix Severe Weather Briefing: Issued Sunday afternoon, March 12, 2017.

Clipper to drop 2 4" Twin Cities to Madison, 1 3" for Chicago and Des Moines the storm that will fuel a big East Coast blizzard.

Biggest storm of the winter season brewing for Midatlantic, Northeast and New England Monday night into Wednesday.

50 million+ Americans under Blizzard Watch or Winter Storm Warning.

Tuesday will be the worst of the storm with heaviest snow and ice, strongest winds, lowest visibilities and most airline cancellations and treacherous driving conditions Philadelphia and New York to Boston.

Nor'easter forecast to be a "bomb" with very rapid strengthening, capable of 30 60 mph winds. I could see coastal flooding ann power outages at the height of the storm, especially Long Island to Cape Cod.

Alberta Clipper Strikes the Match. The same clipper dropping a band of 3 6" snow over southern Minnesota with potentially plowable amounts Des Moines and Madison to Rockford and Chicago will energize an area of low pressure festering off the Atlantic coast, spinning up an intense Nor'easter.

European Solution. We look at as many model solutions as we can, but often assign more weight to ECMWF, the "Euro", which has potentially superior data assimilation knock off arpels van cleef necklace (the fuel that goes into the models) and better vertical resolution. ECMWF still hints at 2 foot snowfall amounts over much of eastern Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey, with 12 20" from New York City to Boston. may see less, closer to 6 8", but still probably enough to plow and temporarily shut down the city. Map credit: WeatherBell.

GFS Solution. NOAA's GFS model shows the heaviest snow bands (well over 1 foot) from northern Virginia into Maryland and south Jersey, with closer to 8 12" from New York City to Boston. To be perfectly honest, at some point the inch amounts don't matter much. There isn't much difference between a foot of snow and 18" of snow, especially when whipped along by 30 40 mph winds. A white out is a white out, and that's what much of coastal New England is facing.

Most Likely Snowfall Amounts. Heaviest snows fall Monday night, possibly mixed with sleet, keeping total amounts down somewhat. and Baltimore area will be impassable Monday night into most of Tuesday. Graphic courtesy of NOAA.

Timing. Our internal model ensembles suggest a foot of snow in New York City by 1 PM on Tuesday. Graphic courtesy of Aeris Enterprise.

Philadelphia. Up to a foot is possible in the City of Brotherly Love with the worst conditions (heaviest snow/sleet and lowest visibility) coming Tuesday morning.

New York City. As much as 18" may still fall in Midtown Manhattan, but I suspect totals will be a lilttle less than that by Tuesday night. Don't be mistaken: this will be a paralyzing snowstorm for the Tri State Area, with blizzard criteria shutting down travel Tuesday.

Boston. The Nor'easter intensifies as it approaches Nantucket and Cape Cod Tuesday night; a tight pressure gradient whipping up 30 60 mph winds. In addition to blizzard conditions, minor wind damage and sporadic power outages can't be ruled out with this storm, especially over the Cape.

A True Blizzard. With sustained winds over 35 mph falling/blowing snow with visibility forecast to be under 1/4 mile (or closer to zero much of the time) this storm fits the definition of a blizzard, especially for coastal communities. Operations will be impacted Monday night into Wednesday.

Summary: Big snowstorms in March aren't that unusual, but a relatively mild, quiet February lulled many of into thinking winter was over. Not. Quite. Accelerate preparations during the daylight hours Monday, because a surge of heavy snow and ice blossoms over the Mid Atlantic Monday night and surges up the coast late Monday night fake van cleef malachite necklace into Tuesday. Snow will fall at a rate of 1 3"/hour with thunder and lightning possible, due to intense upward motion in this strengthening blizzard. Heaviest snows are over by Tuesday night but travel may not return to normal until Thursday, especially New York to Boston. Good luck out there!
Sep 7 '17 · 0 comments
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By 1985, the company had produced a specific walking shoe, the first biomechanically based shoe on the market. The company saw rapid expansion after the initial sixteen years. They began selling their products internationally in 1987 and by 1994, thirty countries had Rockport shoes pounding the pavement. One of the most innovative products that Rockport has designed is its boat shoe. It combines the technology used in the walking shoe with the performance standards of a boat shoe.

Not long thereafter, Rockport introduced a new line of shoes. This line, made up of traditional footwear (boots, sandals, and Oxfords), was created to carry the walker through various types of terrain. Be it rugged mountains, city streets, sand, or a forest, this line was meant to perform in any condition. To prove their point, Rockport employees climbed Mt. Kilamanjaro in Rockport shoes in 1993.

1996 saw Rockport opening a few retail stores on the East Coast. They used the stores as a tool to test products and services that had not yet been mainstreamed. The move placed them at Reebok International's world headquarters in Massachusetts. A change in location also meant new ideas. A new children's line of shoes was designed and introduced to consumers in 2002. The line contains traditional children's shoes to small scale versions of adult Rockport shoes.

The company did not stop with children's shoes, however. Rockport introduced an upscale product line in 2003 that provided consumers with the choice of footbeds that best reflected how they wanted the interior environment of the shoe to feel. Not only were these choices available, but another difference in these products was their modern styling and leather options.

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Rockport shoes have kept their products up to date throughout their history as a company. Consistently, Rockports have been known for their comfort and support, but have more recently been recognized for their style. The father and son team that sold out of the back of a van could probably have never imagined that their shoes would become so well known. Needless to say, the reputation of the company's products is what van cleef and arpels alhambra necklace replica has driven their success.
Sep 7 '17 · 0 comments
Syrian refugees settling in

From the west end of Vancouver to Chilliwack, government assisted Syrian refugees are settling in unexpected areas thanks to relatively affordable pockets of housing and the generosity of landlords and the public. between Nov. 4, 2015 and Dec. 31, 2016.

During that time, there were two major influxes of government assisted Syrian refugees, with more than 40,000 people resettled in Canada. Those were the people tracked in the report.

"This was a first for us," Chris Friesen, the society's director of settlement services, said of the report.

Where these families settle in Metro Vancouver largely correlates with where they can find affordable housing. Government assisted Syrian refugee households receive one year of federal resettlement income assistance, the amount depending on family size and composition. For instance, a family with two adults and three children would receive $1,399 to $1,499 per month.

Almost three quarters of the refugees settled by the Immigrant Services Society found permanent homes in the suburbs, largely because of the need to find large rental units to house big families within constrained budgets. for more than a decade, and has the largest concentration of Syrian refugee households in the province.

The city replica van cleef cosmos ring is home to 1,082, or 43 per cent, of the Syrian refugees who were settled by the Immigrant Services Society.

The Tri Cities, Burnaby, New Westminster and Vancouver have also traditionally received large numbers of government assisted refugees, and this wave was no different.

"There is no way or hope in hell on welfare rates that anybody can live on the west side of Vancouver without some support, and that's where the generosity came in from homeowners, landlords, faith communities you name it," said Friesen.

The same phenomenon occurred in areas like Richmond, Ladner and more expensive neighbourhoods in cities such as Surrey.

Langley, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford and Chilliwack ended up becoming unexpected destinations for refugees, who would not normally venture so far from the services they need, because of cheaper rents and larger units.

"It's really a kind of search for affordability," he said.

Friesen said the report is meant to be a resource that will help all levels of government and service organizations determine how to best serve Syrian refugees.

Mike Buda, executive director of the TransLink Mayors' Council, replica van cleef & arpels ring price received a copy of the report, along with all of the mayors. He said it is important information for TransLink replica van cleef engagement ring price because immigrants in general and refugees in particular are disproportionately more likely to use transit than the average Canadian.

Although the numbers aren't high enough to shape transit policy at this time, if the patterns continue, then there may be a higher demand for transit in areas that are currently underserved.

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Sep 6 '17 · 0 comments
Signs of strong season buoy Greater Victoria marinas

and Canadian visitors show up at Greater Victoria marinas.

A new luxury marina may finally get started in Victoria's harbour and a marina owner in Sidney is planning a four storey condominium development on the upland.

"Definitely, there's been a rebound in the market over the last year," said Greg Horne, co owner of Custom Yacht Sales Ltd. in Sidney. dollar.

"We've exported a fair number of boats and replica van cleef and arpels alhambra ring I know a lot of the other brokerages have as well."

There's also been some pent up demand in the local market, which represents more than 50 per cent of sales, Horne said. Alberta residents and other Canadians make up 25 to 35 per cent of the market and the balance are Americans.

All categories are seeing sales. "Everything from luxury yachts to sport fishermen to family cruisers are selling. Before it used to be the high end where we were van cleef alhambra ring replica getting activity." He categorizes a luxury yacht at $500,000 plus. "Then the spring market, coinciding with the Victoria Boat Show in April, just spurred a whole bunch of activity."

Recreational boating plays a major role in the capital region's economy, where everything from rowboats to luxury yachts are built and repaired and supplies are sold. Vessels visiting local harbours bring tourism dollars to the region.

Fishing charters, whale and wildlife viewing trips, and paddling are all part of this world.

Canada's recreational boating industry accounted for about $4.4 billion in annual direct revenues and employed 40,000, said a 2012 report titled the Economic Impact of Recreational Boating in Canada, released by the National Marine Manufacturers' Association.

Canadians own more than 4.3 million boats, according to the report.

Parksville boat broker Guy Robertson handles the lower end of the boat buying market. Many people are looking to convert cheap commercial fishboats or tugs into pleasure craft.

He recently sold a 75 foot steel tug boat, built in 1944, that had replica van cleef & arpels butterfly ring been derelict in Deep Bay.

"That boat will be turned into a half million dollar yacht in probably eight months time," Robertson said. "Just to have a boat with an old diesel motor that burns $10 an hour to drive at eight knots cruising the coast is kind of a dream for a lot of people."

Greater Victoria is a haven for boaters because of its proximity to scenic, sheltered waters, ferry terminals and Victoria International Airport.

"We've got probably the best cruising in North America," said Mark Dickinson, president of Van Isle Marina in Sidney.

Dickson took over Van Isle from his father, Steve, who established the marina with 35 slips in 1955. Van Isle, which recently blasted out reefs to expand its area for moorage, now has 510 slips and room to store another 95 boats on dry land. Dickinson plans to turn the marina over to his daughter, Dana, and son, Greg, who are both involved in the business.

A "huge job generator" at Van Isle has been a haul out site for vessels to be repaired or stored, he said.

Modern marinas have to cater with services boaters now expect, such as Wi Fi, Dickinson said.

Modern cruisers have high tech navigational aids and conveniences such as microwaves and dishwashers.

For Van Isle, 2013 delivered record boat sales and "so far this year, we are running parallel to last year, which is a good sign," Dickinson said. "We are off to a great start. The weather has been great and we have had lots of reservations so far. Day long weekends already."

The majority of visiting boaters are from Washington state, with others arriving from Vancouver, Alberta, Oregon and California, she said.

Port Sidney Marina owner Kim Pullen said summer visitor numbers look strong.

That's made up of "Canadian boaters, who are weather dependent, so we are looking for a good summer. And then you've got your American boaters, who are currency dependent and that looks good."

Pullen had offered the 320 slip marina for sale at $17.2 million but said this week that it is not on the market at this time.

Meanwhile, construction could start "within a few weeks" on the Victoria International Marina, said Larry Halgren, spokesman for the project.
Sep 6 '17 · 0 comments
Seeing the future of fashion in London

Sarah Mower is a fashion journalist and critic for US Vogue and an advocate for young designers. She is chair of the International Fashion Showcase, a festival of emerging designers organised by the British Council and the British Fashion Council during London Fashion Week, as well as the British Fashion Council's Ambassador for Emerging Talent and Chair of the New Gen committee.

(CNN)As international fashion editors and store buyers fly in from New York to London fashion week today, they're arriving gripped by replica van cleef perlee ring replica an existential crisis.

Disruption has finally hit the designer fashion industry as corporations react with a kind of panic to the cascading consequences of social media, e commerce and churning speed of copyist fast fashion.

On all sides, the cry goes up: what is the future of this industry?

Well, they've come to the right place for a preview. London is fashion's best vantage point for picking up what young people think, what's on their minds, and how they want the world to be, and it now stands as an international smorgasbord of creative ideas.

From Kate to Charlie: Vogue 100 features rare celebrity portraits

London is the city to see new movements taking shape: a whole rising generation of women entrepreneurs, designers who were the first to challenge gender stereotypes, and voices bringing really surprising cultural points of view to the city from all over the world.

This week, amongst all the established and independent labels which are showing, a marginal cultural fashion event on the calendar is already grabbing headlines.

At the fifth International Fashion Showcase at Somerset House, 80 designers from 24 countries have been invited to London to show their imagined ideal worlds in an exhibition named ' Fashion Utopias'.

Whereas New York, Milan and Paris are the strongholds of established brands and giant conglomerates, London, in its special position as a multicultural crossroads, took a bet on becoming a live environment for supporting and developing new businesses.

British fashion education has been a magnet for international students for decades. Many decide to stay and start businesses here, absorbed into a thriving mixed community of talent we now naturally think of 'London designers' rather than 'British'.

The UK fashion industry now makes a 26 billion ($37 billion) direct contribution to the home economy.

That is down to the fact that London has also become capital for international tourists and a domicile for the super wealthy over the last decade.

But in no small part, that London is replica van cleef wedding ring price seen as a uniquely vibrant source of creative originality is also a long term testament to something softer: trusting in the potential of the young and the value of inclusiveness.

The visitors who plunge into the packed show schedule this weekend will be experiencing that broad and mixed economy in action, and, if they look well enough, taking home food for thought.

Savage Beauty: The strange and stunning fashions of Alexander McQueen

Burberry will show in a tent in Kensington Gardens, and the Alexander McQueen show in the splendor of Whitehall.

Accessory brands will take the catwalk, the long established Mulberry, with Johnny Coca as the new creative director, and the successful burgeoning shoe designers Charlotte Olympia replica van cleef and arpels between the finger ring and Sophia Webster.

Fashion is a hard nosed commercial industry. Times are tough, and fashion, like every other business, feels the fear of global economic tremors. Yet this much we know in London: the answers to what the future will become always lies in what young people find relevant.
Sep 6 '17 · 0 comments
Swankiest Hotels and Their Best Amenities

Having just celebrated its fifth birthday in Austin, it comes as no surprise that the W Hotel has its own category in the hotel world. From the smallest details, such as the pleasant scent when you first walk into the lobby, to the chocolate and water bottle delivered to your room at night, the W Hotel focuses on creating an outstanding guest experience. Staying in one of the rooms gives travelers incredible views, plush bedding, and the feeling that you are the guest of honor regardless of what room you booked.

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The hotel is also home to one of Austin's most popular dining destinations, TRACE, where you will be welcomed by friendly staff and presented with a gluten friendly menu featuring local and seasonable dishes such as red fish, perfectly tender hanger steak, and an impressive selection of wines. Don't miss the specialty cocktail infusions in the Living Room while you wait for your reservation, and enjoy dessert in the lounge after dinner.

You don't need to be a guest to enjoy AWAY, the hotel spa located on the fourth floor, and choose from exotic massages including the new Ashiatsu massage, body replica van cleef emerald ring treatments, and revitalizing facials. If you are a guest of the hotel, you can also enjoy spa services in the comfort of your own room. The W Austin is a destination for locals and travelers from around the world who know and appreciate the W standard, and with every amenity imaginable, this one does not disappoint.

Set on the scenic Texas Hill Country just under an hour's drive outside of downtown Austin, Lake Austin Spa Resort is one of the area's most luxurious and all inclusive spa resorts. Featuring luxurious accommodations, healthy gourmet meals daily, a variety of fitness activities, events and programs, Lake Austin Resort is an award winning, waterfront destination that is sure to rejuvenate you whether you opt for a half day, full day, or a weekend package.

While resort activities like yoga, boating and hiking will encourage you to get outside and get active, guests also have access to The LakeHouse Spa, an award winning spa which offers a wide menu of treatments that are sure to help relax your body and mind. Choose from over 100 relaxing spa treatments, including exotic massages and tropical facials.

Guest garden rooms offer the perfect amount of peace and quiet, with private porches, soaking tubs, fresh cut flowers, complimentary Wi Fi and Egyptian cotton linens. Phone usage is discouraged, while guests are encouraged to lounge around the property in comfortable robes. Read (or nap) in one of the hammocks by the river, and enjoy the healthy gourmet meals available three times a day. The kitchen grows as much as possible in their own garden, and portion size is designed to reflect a healthy approach to life. It's no surprise this is a destination for local and visiting celebrities Spend one day, or several, at Lake Austin Spa Resort, and you will leave feeling renewed.

Situated in downtown Austin, the brand new JW Marriott is now open, bringing luxury and countless amenities to the heart of the city. JW Marriott offers elegant and large guest rooms, and incredible location with easy access to some of Austin's best attractions, like the Capitol and the world renowned 6th Street.

Offering modern design in the 120,000 sq feet of event space, including the 30,000 sq foot Grand Ballroom and 42 breakout rooms, the hotel is only two blocks from the Austin Convention Center, making it the perfect accommodation for large events. Business and leisure travelers alike will appreciate the replica van cleef and arpels between the finger ring variety of on site dining options, state of the art fitness center, and outdoor pool and deck. JW Marriott features three dining options Osteria Pronto, an Italian style, full service restaurant, Corner, a casual authentic Austin eatery, and the Burger Bar, a walk up window featuring fresh burgers and handspun milkshakes.

Guests can enjoy plush bedding and incredible downtown views from one of the 1,012 rooms, as well as 24 hour room service, high speed internet, and LED smart TVs. Perfect for a romantic anniversary celebration, long stays, or business meetings, JW Marriott holds up the brand standard of unpretentious luxury, quality, and comfort.

One of the newest additions to the posh selection of Austin downtown hotels, the Westin brings unparalleled luxury to the capital of Texas. Located just one block from The 6th Street Entertainment Districts and steps away from most of the popular foodie hotspots, live music venues, and historic sites, the Westin models its replica van cleef and arpels frivole ring design after the live music capital.

Upon arrival, travelers take in the beautiful design of the lobby, inspired after Austin's staple instrument the guitar. Great attention to detail combined with stellar aesthetic were key when creating the masterpiece that Westin Austin Downtown has become since its opening in the fall of 2015.

The 366 contemporary rooms and suites include the famous Heavenly Bed featuring plush bedding, iPod docks, tea and coffee makers. When upgraded to a suite, guests enjoy free wi fi, flat screen TVs, floor to ceiling windows and city views. In the spacious bathrooms you will find Heavenly Bath amenities for a luxurious bubble bath in an oversize tub, then slip into one of the extra plush custom designed bathrobes to help you start the day feeling pampered.

When staying at the Westin Austin Downtown, guests can dine at Stella San Jac, a Southern style restaurant featuring local food and house made cocktail infusions, as well as two bars, a heated rooftop pool including the highest rooftop bar in Austin, a 24 hour fitness center, and a business center. The warm and friendly staff is available 24 hours for questions, directions, and to tend to your every whim. The perfect spot for a dinner date for two, a celebratory party of 20, or a business conference to entertain and mingle with upscale clients, the Westin Austin Downtown offers a solution to all of your needs.

Hotel Granduca is based on developer Giorgio Borlenghi's vision of a private, sophisticated Italian villa. Blending refinement and modern luxury, Granduca Hotel's first property in Houston quickly gained popularity and a reputation for being a graceful oasis for both locals and jet setters.

Granduca Hotels place strong emphasis on injecting Italian flavors in both its food and its design. The hotel restaurant, Visconti, offers one of the finest dining experiences in Austin, in the same way one would expect to dine in Italy. Meals are slow and leisurely, wine is abundant, and the knowledgeable staff is fully invested in the guest's experience. Infusing its cuisine with specialty Italian ingredients and flavors, the head chef created a menu of authentic dishes and small plates bursting with flavor.

Granduca's amenities include complimentary wi fi throughout the hotel, shuttle service to downtown, 24 hour valet and concierge, heated saltwater pool, a game room, and is of course, pet friendly. Located on top of a hill overlooking the Wild Basin nature preserve, guest rooms offer comfortable beds, large bathrooms, enjoy house keeping twice daily as well as complimentary shoe shine services. When walking through the suites, hallways, and common areas, guests can appreciate the attention to detail the owners placed on the hotel's design, from the relaxing color schemes to the hand picked Italian art that adors the walls.

Granduca Hotel is the perfect destination for a quick getaway, a romantic weekend wedding, or a corporate conference. No matter the reason for your visit, you are sure to leave feeling like you've just visited Europe, and leave a little piece of your heart at Granduca.

Having opened its doors in the fall of2015, Kimpton brand Hotel Van Zandt is a true Texas charmer that offers exclusive events and a hideout for the world traveler as well as the discerning Austinite. The Austin centric hotel offers319 rooms, 41 suites and 12,000 sq ft of event and meeting space that can accommodate up to 500 people. The design is a combination of rich elegance, class, and high quality materials all infused with Texas personality and local antique pieces, while steering away from anything stereotypical. Austin is all about warm people, good times and live music, and Hotel Van Zandt's proximity to Rainey Street and downtown makes for a cool, and comfortable getaway.
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