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The Bernards Inn Honored by U.S. News and World Report and Forbes Travel Guide

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BERNARDSVILLE, N.J. (PRWEB) February 25, 2015

The Bernards Inn, a luxury boutique hotel located in the quaint hamlet of Bernardsville, has earned recognition as one of the Best Hotels in the USA for 2015 by U.S. News and World Report for the third consecutive year. The hotel and restaurant also made its debut on the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Star Ratings list for this year.

U.S. News recognized The Bernards Inn as the sixth best property among 625 in New Jersey in its annual evaluation of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences. The hotel and restaurant each earned Recommended ratings from the 2015 Forbes Travel Guide, distinguishing it as the only hospitality property in New Jersey to make the luxury ratings list.

Were honored to be recognized as one of the top luxury boutique hotels and restaurants in the U.S., said Proprietor Harold Imperatore. The Bernards Inn is a one-of-a-kind, intimate property that delivers exceptional, signature experiences for our guests. It is rewarding to know that our dedicated team is succeeding.

U.S. News and World Reports Best Hotels methodology combines a hotels industry accolades with expert and guest reviews and hotel class ratings. U.S. News scored luxury hotels, identifying the top 10 percent in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean with Gold badges and the top 30 percent within specific markets with Silver badges. The rankings feature 2,558 hotels across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Were taking the guesswork out of finding a great hotel, said Erin Shields, travel editor for U.S. News. The Best Hotels of 2015 represent the top properties recognized by experts and travelers alike for their exemplary service, ample amenities and comfortable accommodations.

Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 800 rigorous and objective standards, providing consumers the insight to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions.

Our Star Ratings recognize the finest hotels, restaurants and spas in the world. These ratings serve as the most authoritative guideposts for guests seeking exceptional travel experiences. Our primary mission is to contribute to excellence in hospitality, serving the global tourism industry as well as the guest, said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide.

ABOUT THE BERNARDS INN Established in 1907, the Bernards Inn is an award-winning restaurant and inn located in the heart of downtown Bernardsville, New Jersey. Under the ownership of Hampshire Destination Properties, The Bernards Inn recently marked its 100-year anniversary with a multimillion dollar renovation and redesign. The Inn offers fine dining, wedding and banquet services, conference rooms, as well as 20 well-appointed guestrooms. For more information about The Bernards Inn, call 908-766-0002 or visit http://www.bernardsinn.com.

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15 things you didn't know about TripAdvisor

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2. It wasnt always about reviews: The site was originally designed as a B2B tool not a customer review site, but once the travel community started using it for that purpose the site quickly evolved to meet this need.

3. A world full of bubbles: The rating scores given by each reviewer are measured in "bubbles" not stars.

4. The first of millions: The first ever traveller review was of Captain's House Inn in Chatham, Massachusetts which earned a rating of four bubbles.

5. A top contributor: TripAdvisor member BradJill from Hong Kong has posted the most reviews in the history of the site more than 3,200 and counting.

6. Green means go: Millions of consumers have seen the TripAdvisor owl logo, but how many know why one eye is red and the other green? In fact, the two colours symbolise the way travellers choose where to go (green) and where not to go (red) on their next trip.

7. Sharing a great experience: The majority of reviews on TripAdvisor are positive the average bubble rating is more than 4 out of 5.

8. The most reviewed city: The most reviewed city in the world is London with over 1.8 million reviews of the citys hotels, restaurants and attractions.

9. Looking for a bite to eat? Though for many the site is synonymous with hotels, there are actually more restaurants listed on TripAdvisor than hotels.

10. Every corner of the world covered: There are reviews on TripAdvisor for businesses in every country in the world the most reviewed nation is the USA, the least reviewed is Tuvalu.

11. The growth of a global travel community: Though the sites popularity originated in North America, the majority of TripAdvisors site traffic now comes from outside the US.

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FIFA to face pressure for shortened winter World Cup in Qatar

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Updated FEB 23, 2015 1:00p ET

FIFA will come under pressure on Tuesday to agree to a shortened World Cup in 2022 in compensation for moving the tournament in Qatar to the winter.

The final meeting of the 2022 task force will be held in Doha on Tuesday when recommendations on the timing of the World Cup are expected to confirm a November/December tournament in order to avoid the searing heat of the summer.

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore is among those on the task force and at its last meeting argued forcefully for a shortened World Cup to minimise disruptions to the clubs and leagues, with a shorter preparation period beforehand and fewer international dates that season.

One task force member, who wished to remain anonymous, told Press Association Sport: "It is almost certain that November/December will be agreed but the trade-offs will be for a cut in the length of the World Cup and the preparation period beforehand.

"The leagues have been forceful in arguing that you only need two weeks' preparation beforehand rather than the usual three or four, and that the tournament does not need to be as long as the 32 days it was in Brazil.

"The players from northern hemisphere clubs - which is the majority - will be fresher than usual and the logistics of Qatar mean it will be less than two hours' drive to every stadium so there will be no travel days for teams.

"For example you probably don't need five days between the semi-final and final - 72 hours should be long enough."

Britain's FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce favours a January/February option but accepted that would clash with the Winter Olympics, and said the important thing was to agree to play the tournament in the winter.

Boyce, who sits on FIFA's executive committee that will have to ratify the task force recommendations, told Press Association Sport: "If it's going to be in Qatar then let's agree on a date in the winter and look forward to a wonderful World Cup there because you cannot possibly take people there to play it in the summer.

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Travel guide to New Zealands Forgotten World

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By Andrew BainFeb. 21, 2015, 12:15 a.m.

Both civilisation and glory have long faded in this small town on New Zealands North Island.

Golf carts heading through an old siding on the railway line into the Forgotten World. Photo: Andrew Bain

Golf carts heading through an old siding on the railway line into the Forgotten World. Photo: Andrew Bain

Golf carts heading through an old siding on the railway line into the Forgotten World. Photo: Andrew Bain

Golf carts heading through an old siding on the railway line into the Forgotten World. Photo: Andrew Bain

The railway line into the Forgotten World enters the Republic of Whangmomona. Photo: Andrew Bain

The railway line into the Forgotten World enters the Republic of Whangmomona. Photo: Andrew Bain

The railway line into the Forgotten World enters the Republic of Whangmomona. Photo: Andrew Bain

The railway line into the Forgotten World enters the Republic of Whangmomona. Photo: Andrew Bain

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Travel writer tours the world and chooses to live here

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HAVING travelled the world and visited some of the best places the planet has to offer, the decision for travel writer Louise Southerden to make the Northern Rivers her latest base says something about our region.

Ms Southerden is one of Australia's best travel writers and has won many awards, such as the prestigious Travel Writer of the Year award from the Australian Society of Travel Writers awards four times.

She also runs a blog under the guise of No Impact Girl.

Ms Southerden has been living on the Northern Rivers almost three months now.

"I tried out Byron and Mullum first, to get my bearings, before moving to Lennox almost two months ago," she said.

"I'm fast falling in love with the Northern Rivers. I'd been here on surf trips before, but never for more than a couple of weeks so it's been great to settle in and see what the place is really like, particularly now that the school holidays are over.

"I love the friendliness and relaxed pace of life, and that there are still lots of interesting, creative and innovative things happening.

"This could be my new home, at least for a while.

"I've definitely got the nomad gene, and it's good to know there's an international airport nearby, just in case, but for now I'm really happy to stay in one place, this place, and see if we suit each other."

She said she was writing, catching up on stories about trips she did late last year.

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Cape Town hotel represents Africa at global travel awards

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Awarded Africas Leading City Hotel for the second consecutive year by the 21st World Travel Awards,Pepperclub Hotel & Spa, a five star Cape Town city hotel, once again had the privilege of representing Africa alongside some of the worlds leading hotels at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held at CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla on the 7 December 2014.

Now in its 21st year, the annual World Travel Awards were established to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry and has become known as the Oscars of the Travel Industry globally.

Pepperclub Hotel & Spa was nominated for the global accolade alongside renowned hotels such as Belmond Miraflores Park in Peru, Grand Millennium Al Wahda in Abu Dhabi, The Ritz Paris in Paris, Swissotel Krasnye Holmy in Moscow and The Dorchester in England.

While the title was awarded to Intercontinental Bangkok in Thailand, Nick Seewer, CEO of Pepperclub Hotel & Spa says it is a great privilege for the hotel to be honoured alongside such established brands having only opened the hotels doors in 2010. We will continue to strive for excellence and look forward to once again competing next year for the global title.

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Delicious Clam Chowder Fisherman’s Wharf – San Francisco | World Travel Vlog – Video

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Delicious Clam Chowder Fisherman #39;s Wharf - San Francisco | World Travel Vlog
A day at the San Francisco Fisherman #39;s wharf should include 2 things in my opinion: Tasting the delicious clam chowder, a thick soup served in a sourdough bread bowl:) Sound wired I know,...

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Colorful Painted ladies – San Francisco | World Travel Vlog – Video

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Colorful Painted ladies - San Francisco | World Travel Vlog
These Victorian houses are so synonymous with San Francisco. All of San Francisco used to be covered with these colorful houses, but got destroyed in a huge earthquake. Thare are still a lot...

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