Corporate Event Ideas
Destinations Link Hospitality is here to assist in your search for the perfect venue for your meetings and incentives. With 20 years of experience in the industry, DLH will advise your company on the top destinations for corporate and executive meetings and special events, offer creative ideas and solutions for incentive travel, and find only the best deals for your upcoming event.
Below you will find Denise’s choices for top ten best meeting and travel destinations. Check back often as the “Top Ten Picks” will change.
1. The Grand Del Mar
San Diego, California
Situated on a canyon preserve amid the striking fairways of The Grand Golf Club, The Grand Del Mar offers an ideal backdrop for meetings. The 249-room resort features in excess of 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space to accommodate a full range of events – from intimate board meetings or incentive trips to product launches and national sales meetings – for groups of up to 600 guests. Meetings at The Grand Del Mar are further enhanced by a host of on-site amenities. Championship golf, exclusive spa experiences, acclaimed dining, an impressive wine program, four sparkling pools, an abundance of outdoor recreation options and an array of group activity possibilities make The Grand Del Mar the ideal meeting and incentive resort in San Diego.
2. Reunion Resort
Orlando, Florida
A new luxury property, nestled on 2300-acres of gentle rolling hills, Reunion Resort is located in Orlando, Florida, just minutes from the Orlando International Airport. The winner of the 2008 North America Golf Resort of the Year, and numerous meeting accolades, Reunion Resort is truly the Southeast’s hottest full-service meeting venue.
3. Gran Melia Resort & Villas
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Nestled on the northeastern shore of Puerto Rico, between the ocean and the towering El Yunque rainforest, Gran Melia Puerto Rico Resort & Villas is uniquely poised to provide guests with the Caribbean’s most luxurious resort experience, offering modern facilities, Puerto Rican flavor and Spanish flair. Two 18-hole golf courses, designed by PGA-legend Tom Kite, are located at the hotel’s Trump International Golf Club, combining beauty and challenge with every hole. The YHI Spa combines the inherently restorative healing properties of the rainforest with skilled, preferential treatments.
4. The Liberty Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
Always an architectural gem, what was once the icon Charles Street Jail is now the stunning, vibrant Liberty Hotel. Since opening in September 2007, the hotel quickly became the “must-visit” destination for visitors and local residents alike. In 2008, The Liberty was named to Fortune Magazine’s Best Business Hotels list and earned Top Hotel Suite Honors from Elite Traveler Magazine.
5. The Shilla Seoul
Seoul, Korea
The Shilla Hotels & Resorts takes its name from Korea’s ancient Shilla Dynasty (57BC-935AD)-regarded as the “Golden Age” for its outstanding art and culture. Recognized for its legendary service and hospitality, the Shilla Seoul graciously combines authentic charm with modern, world-class luxury and state-of-the-art communications technology, has been the recipient of numerous accolades and awards, including Conde Nast Traveler’s Annual Gold List, Zagat’s World Best Hotels, Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best List and Institutional Investor’s World Best Hotels.
6. Epic Hotel
Miami, Florida
The new Epic Hotel is the premier luxury hotel in Miami, a sparkling cosmopolitan destination on the bank of the Miami River where it meets Biscayne Bay. A stunning addition to Miami, this hotel epitomizes urban design while offering guests an unmatched level of style and service. Opening Spring 2009, the highly acclaimed exhale is a unique spa concept combining therapeutic services with a host of complementary offerings including yoga, proprietary core classes (Core Fusion®, Core Fusion® Sport, Core Energy Flow®), acupuncture + healing modalities, nutrition, detox and diet programs, and a wellbeing apothecary under one roof. For spectacular views and the freshest local seafood, Area 31 Restaurant boasts a stunning setting on the 16th floor, along with poolside and al fresco dining at its finest. Supporting the sustainable development of its namesake region, Area 31 brings together a dynamic menu, perfect wine selections and exceptional service, resulting in a culinary experience that is true Miami style.
7. The Langham-Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
Combining elegance and luxury and an ideal location in the vibrant heart of New Zealand’s largest city, The Langham Auckland offers five star comfort and uncompromising style, within walking distance of the spectacular waterfront and the beautiful Domain and Auckland museum. Look for the luxurious Chuan Spa coming in early 2009, featuring six lavish treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an outdoor heated pool, his and hers saunas, steam rooms and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
8. Trump International Hotel & Tower
Chicago, Illinois
Poised along the Chicago River at the juncture of the Loop and North Michigan Avenue, Trump International Hotel and Tower defines impeccable style and spectacular service. Soaring ninety-two stories above Chicago’s distinctive skyline, this spectacular structure of polished stainless steel and iridescent-tinted glass is a showcase of bold style and engaging design.
9. Marquis Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
Los Cabos, Mexico
Tucked between two of Los Cabos’ most renowned golf courses, the Marquis Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa is located on the Sea of Cortez, at the southern-most tip of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico. The open-air lobby features a dramatic arch with an unobstructed view of the ocean, reminiscent of the trademark rock arch which graces the tip of Los Cabos, while a dramatic 36-foot waterfall winds through the lobby and drops over the pool bar and into the main swimming pool.
10. Lodge & Spa at Cordillera
Edwards, Colorado
Perched on a mountaintop overlooking the magnificent Vail Valley and Sawatch Range, The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera is one of the most luxurious retreats in the world. The Lodge continually earns accolades for its exemplary service, and is regularly voted among the Top 10 Spas in North America. Embrace the elegance of this intimate luxury hotel, honored as one of the top 25 ski resort accommodations in North America by Conde Nast Traveler.
Call Denise for more details and find out why these are her “Top 10 Destination Picks!”