Sydney Airport Opens Revamped International Terminal

Sydney Australia's International Airport has just reopened their renovated departures level in the International Terminal.  The new section of the airport has been redesigned with more food and beverage outlets, retails shops and waiting areas to accommodate the high volumes of passengers that pass through this airport.  Passengers will now find the terminal more comfortable and with more to do as they wait for the International flights around the world.


Sydney International Airport is one of the busiest A380 Airports so they have also redone the luggage carousel to help expedite baggage claim for passengers arriving on these massive new planes.

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St Regis Bora Bora reopens June 14 - Renovated & New Management

The St Regis Bora Bora that was hit by Cyclone Oli last February is set to reopen on June 14 renovated and operating with new management.  For anyone who saw the movie "Couples Retreat" you will know this resort, although the movie may not have been the best, the scenery certainly was and this is the resort where it was filmed.

While the St Regis was closed, the resort has had the following upgrades completed:

• pools have been retiled
• the pool at the Royal Estate (13,000 sq feet) has been fitted with white glass tiles that reflect the colour of the sky
• serveral other pools has had turquoise glass tiles added to reflect natural light
• new landscaping & a wood deck around the main pool area facing the beach, coral blocks and Polynesian art
• beaches were re-sanded and re-shaped to enhance their appearance
• and the Private Lagoonarium and other public ponds have received new coral and fish species

For the discerning guest, this resort that originally opened in June 2006 has always been a favourite for clients.  It's 44 acres with butler service, 24-hour concierge and personalied touches has attracted famous guests such as Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Tim Allen and many others.  It is definitely one of Bora Bora's finest properties and soon open once again in top form!

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Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort Announces new Garden Suites

The Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa recently opened two new 1712 square foot garden suites each complete with their own private pool and 861 square foot deck!  Now those are huge suites! 

The resort also offers a variety of other Garden Bungalows and Overwater Bungalows as well.

Having stayed at this hotel several years ago back when it was under the Sheraton banner, I can say that it is a great location on the island and after the renovations it has undergone, it is definitely one of my favourite properties on the island of Moorea.