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Today's Travel News
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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America’s Best Restroom?
Hot on the heels of the Tony, Grammy, Oscar, Dove, Golden Globe and dozens of other awards, comes one that just about tops them all: America’s Best Restroom Award. Which clearly ought to earn the Most Unusual Award Award. But read on…
If you’ve admired a public restroom for its uniqueness, themed décor, cleanliness or some other aspect – and, while not necessary, but definitely a bit weirdly, have a couple of snapshots to support your appreciation – you still have time to nominate your discovery for the coveted, albeit mostly unknown and certainly underappreciated, ABR award on www.bestrestrooms.com. The Award is presented by Cintas (restroom supplies, among a host of other business services nationwide). Nominations will be accepted until April 7, 2008. Up to 10 finalists will be announced in May via the website, at which time the Internet public can cast their votes. The winner will be announced in August of 2008 and receive the coveted “America’s Best Restroom” plaque of recognition from Cintas. The top five vote-getters will secure their place in the “America’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame” also found at www.bestrestroom.com.
Last year’s winner demonstrated a light-hearted approach to the restroom esthetic – along a wall of Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, Ohio, stand two large port-o-lets. Unsuspecting shoppers patiently wait their turn until they see three or four people exiting. Upon opening the port-o-let door they discovered a gigantic, clean and modern restroom within. Sort of like Alice walking through the looking glass. Another of last year’s winners, Mix Lounge high atop Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, features toilet stalls with a floor-to-ceiling glass wall offering wondrous overviews of the famed city. Users undoubtedly pray that the glass is only one-way. ...More
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Briefly
With two weeks remaining in the 07/08 winter ski season, Telluride Ski Resort continues to open new terrain. The new skiable area, known as Gold Hill chutes 6-10, opened to the public on March 16, 2008 for the first time in the ski area's history as a result of the stunning snow conditions this winter and a determined ski patrol staff. Whether the road has made you weary from air travel or highway miles, a room at The Iron Horse Hotel™ promises a sumptuous bed and an equally grand shower. In contrast to today’s prevalent minimalistic rooms, each of the five guest room types offers a warm and inviting décor, uniquely configured to take full advantage of the architectural features of this historic building. In a move that will significantly reduce its impact on the environment, concessioner Xanterra Parks & Resorts will provide shampoos, lotions and other amenities in biodegradable containers as well as bars of sustainable soaps in rooms in the national and state park lodges the company operates. |
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