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MaxJet airline "May" get a new life!
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Just as I was reporting the demise of EOS airline along comes the news that MaxJet may be getting a new lease on life. Click here to read what is posted on the MaxJet’s website.maxjet1.jpg Come on Maxjet the MrfiveStar team is pulling for you.

Here’s what to expect when you choose MAXjet Charter Services • Outstanding service and stress free travel • Exceptional in-flight comfort • Efficiency and choice: fly where you want, when you want • MAXjet is licensed to fly to 89 countries around the world. MAXjet Airways is being acquired and a closing will occur in the near future. After the closing MAXjet will be operating under the ownership of NCA Sports Group, a leading one-stop travel service for university and professional sports programs and their fans
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EOS Airline Chapter 11,The petition was filed April 26, 2008
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Written by Roy Lowe   
 Eos Airlines Files for Chapter 11
Saturday April 26, 9:58 pm ET
Planned Investment does not Close; Premium Class New York-London Carrier Forced to Wind Down Operations

eos4.jpgPURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eos Airlines, the premium class New York to London carrier, which has become known for its operational excellence and uncrowded Guest experience, announced today that it has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S.

It is with much regret again we have to report another fine airline is gone. I recently reported the loss of Maxjet another excellent Business class trans-Atlantic carrier. One wonders if it wouldn’t have been a good idea for EOS, Maxjet and SilverJet to have combined forces.

Hind sight is always 20/20.

Now the question is how long will SilverJet be able to operate in this environment of sky rocketing fuel costs?

The petition was filed April 26, 2008 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York. Read EOS statement here.
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Newton Vineyards Unfiltered Chardonnay 2003, May Wine of the Month
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newtonbottleb.jpgNewton Vineyard Unfiltered wines, 2003 Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot are the wines most closely identified with the heritage and history of the estate. The winery is recognized as an American pioneer of unfiltered wines, a philosophy that adds complexity to the winemaking process and demands meticulousness and attention to detail, but maximizes all the subtle characters of the fruit.

Grapes for the profound and powerful Chardonnay are grown on the Newton estate in the Carneros region and other marine-influenced sites where bay breezes and morning fog combine to create the cooler climate idea for full and rich flavor development. Red grapes are grown on the Spring Mountain estate and display the intensity of color and flavor typical of mountain wines.

Unfiltered wines are favorites of savvy connoisseurs and may be found in fine wine shops and dining establishments around the world.

Press Releases 95 Points - Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) "Consistently one of California's finest, longest-lived Chardonnays is Newton's Unfiltered Chardonnay, and the 2002 is drinking spectacularly well. Moreover, it is capable of lasting another 4-5 years. However, the light green/gold-colored 2003 Unfiltered Chardonnay plays it closer to the vest. It displays hints of marmalade, caramel, liquid rocks, and honeysuckle, good background acidity, more obvious structure and backwardness than the previous two vintages, excellent weight, and a long finish. This beautiful Chardonnay is reminiscent of a top premier cru from Chassagne-Montrachet. Enjoy it over the next 5-7 years."  Retail $50.00
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Enchantment Resort-Sedona, Arizona, Top 10 Romantic Resorts in the World
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enchantment1.jpgTo experience the ultimate in fine dining in Sedona, visit the AAA Four Diamond rated Yavapai Restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. Graced by a Randy Hedden mural and elegant Southwest interiors, your breath will be taken away by views of Boynton Canyon through massive windows providing a 180-degree view. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast or delightful Jazz Brunch on Sundays. Lunch is for those who want to savor the view as well as the cuisine. We strive to maintain an atmosphere of casual elegance during Dinner. A collared shirt and slacks are requested for Gentlemen. Please, no shorts or athletic attire at Dinner.










Surrounded by the majestic red rock formations of Northern Arizona's Boynton Canyon, Enchantment Resort combines luxury with rugged grandeur inspired by Native American culture which is honored every day through the resort's Native American Program.



 
enchantment1a.jpgThe resort's adobe casita-style accommodations offer world-class comforts amid its pristine 70-acre setting. Enchantment Resort, in Sedona, is 110 miles north of Phoenix. At the heart of Arizona's 'Red Rock Country,' the Coconino National Forest, replete with archaeological rarities and rich Southwestern history, borders the property. An altitude of 4,600 feet ensures that even the hottest Arizona weather is within the comfort zone.

Click here for more Enchantment information.

enchantment3.jpgLuxury suites and bedrooms at Enchantment Resort offer casual sophistication with southwest interiors in rich earth colors. Every room has an outdoor deck for viewing the serenity and beauty of Boynton Canyon. For guest convenience, every room has a mini-bar, coffee maker, safe, complimentary high speed internet, in-room movies/Nintendo, iron with full size ironing board, hair dryer and bathrobes. Service is provided twice daily by our Executive Housekeeping Staff.

Casa suites have a full kitchen, oversized living room, fireplace, generous soaking tub with separate walk in shower, king bedrooms and private covered parking. One Bedroom Casa Suite $850-$1050 Two Bedroom Casa Suite $1225-$1525

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Dolder Grand, Zurich another 400M, Restoration Set to OPEN April
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dolder1.gifApril 2008 marks the grand reopening of what was once Zurich’s most prestigious hotel the fabulous Dolder Grand. Now here is a great hotel originally opening in 1899. Over the years this grand dame set the standards for the global hotel industry. Located just 10 minutes from the center of Zurich, overlooking the city and the majestic Alps, the Dolder Grand is perched atop one of the surrounding hills. Here you may spend the day golfing or alternating with the exquisite new spa. The Dolder Grand has been closed since 2004. Next month MrFiveStar brings you a closer look with pictures and interviews. Click here to view the Dolder Grand web site.
 
Ritz Carlton Films, Must See! Here!
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Written by Mr Five Star   
Here is some great new material from Ritz Carlton Hotels, least we forget the Ritz Carlton’s parents are Marriott. Watch some of these films and you will soon see why Marriott properties and the Ritz Carlton group is the finest hotel organization in the world. Click here, then watch the Films.
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Michelin & Gayot 2008 Restaurant Guides
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michelinbooks.jpgHere is our quick finder for the 2008 Michelin Restaurant Guides for, New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Every restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide is recommended by their team of professional inspectors. The ones listed below have earned stars that reflect their exceptional culinary achievements, regardless of cuisine style. Stars represent only what is on the plate. They do not take into consideration interior decoration, service quality or table settings.  Click here to see the Restaurants for New York City,  Las VegasSan Francisco,  and Los Angeles. To check out the US Michelin Guides for the US click here. Gayot Rating System their 20-point rating scale developed from the system that launched Nouvelle Cuisine in the early 1970s and resembles the grading range used for students in France. They focus on the quality of the food, while reserving our analysis of the décor, service and ambiance for the establishment's review.

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American Airlines Inflight Broadband & Power Ports
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Written by Mr Five Star   
American Will Be The First U.S. Airline To Launch Aircell's Real-time Broadband Connectivity. American Airlines is committed to enhancing the travel experience for its customers as the first aircraft installation of the Aircell® Internet broadband connectivity solution has been completed. American, which will be the first U.S. airline to offer customers Aircell's Internet broadband solution, plans on additional installations and testing of the technology in 2008 on all 15 of its Boeing 767-200 aircraft that primarily fly transcontinental routes.
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Frontier gets primary bankruptcy approvals
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Written by Denver Post   
frontier1.jpgUnlike MaxJet, ATA and Aloha, Frontier is still flying. We at MrFiveStar are pulling for you. We love Frontier. We go out of our way to fly Frontier because of the service and friendly people, all the way from the reservation department to the flight attendants. Come on Colorado, think first of Frontier on your next trip even if it costs a little more, support the Colorado economy. Support our hometown airline.
 
Frontier Airlines was cleared by the bankrupty court Friday to continue operations as it reorganizes under bankruptcy protection. The Denver-based airline is continuing to operate while reorganizing, a process expected to take nine to 18 months. Frontier blamed the action on an "unexpected attempt by its principal credit-card processor to substantially increase a 'holdback' of customer receipts, which threatened to severely impact the airline's liquidity." Frontier's credit-card processor is First Data Corp., a Greenwood Village-based company. "Frontier is committed to delivering exceptional customer service, and we intend to continue delivering on that promise with normal operations throughout our reorganization process," Read more from the Denver Post, click here. Most recent Denver Post article.
 
AirTran Airways Tops Airline Quality Rating
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Written by Mr Five Star   
airtran.jpgORLANDO, Fla., April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), announced today that it has taken the top spot in the highly regarded annual Airline Quality Rating (AQR) study, developed in 1991 as an objective method for assessing airline quality. AirTran Airways, ranked third last year, was one of only four airlines to improve its AQR score between 2006 and 2007.
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Small Luxury Hotels of the World, 2008 Honor
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Written by Mr Five Star   
dsc01756c.jpgMrFiveStar awards its highest honor again in 2008 to Small Luxury Hotels of the World for the best collection of petite, intimate World Class hotels. SLH has assembled close to 500 hotels in 70 countries to choose from.

If you are tired of the hassle of a busy front desk, want a small hotel to visit frequently where you are remembered, then, SLH has just the right hotel and location. The MrFiveStar team has recently visited the Sorrel River Ranch Moab, UT, Rusty Parrot Jackson WY, Alexander House, the Capital and the Goring Hotel in London.
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Aloha Airlines Halting Passenger Service
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Written by Mr Five Star   
alohafunbirds.jpgHONOLULU (March 30) - Aloha Airlines said Sunday it will halt all passenger service after Monday, signaling the end of an airline that has served Hawaii for more than 60 years. One of Aloha Airlines' last passenger flights takes off at the Honolulu International Airport Sunday. The carrier, which has served Hawaii since 1946, is halting all passenger service after Monday. About 1,900 employees are affected. Read CNN Article here.
 
Travel and Dining, Current PodCasts
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Written by David Lewis   
On this section of the MrFiveStar web site we feature current Podcasts that can be listened to immediately or downloaded for play later. Many of these items are refreshed daily. Just click on the item, then, click the PLAY button.

* Travel News, Kevin McCarthy host 
* Vail/Beaver Creek Restaurant Guide Ron Crider
* MrFiveStar UpDate, Pierre Wolfe & Ron Crider
* Profile America
* Gas Prices US Ron Crider
 
Conde' Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2007
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Written by Mr Five Star   
lascalinatella.jpgTheir twentieth annual Readers Choice Awards includes places from Rajasthan to Botswana, Dubai to Tasmania—214 of which score above 90.0. The bottom line? The competition to lure travelers has never been keener, which means that the ultimate winner is you. Click here to see their lists, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2007. 2008 To compare To compare click, here to see how Mobile Guides rate many of the same hotels. Here is how Travel and Leisure views the US Hotel scene.
 
The Inn at Little Washington, "Patrick O'Connell", Cobalt Legend Award
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Written by Mr Five Star   

occonell3.jpgThe MrFiveStar Team and Pierre Wolfe are proud to award our highest honor the “Special Cobalt Legend” award to Patrick O’Connell and the Inn at Little Washington. This is the first time we have awarded this honor to an inn/restaurant combination. We do this because of the long standing, continuing excellence Patrick O’Connell has maintained both as a Chef and Innkeeper.

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Extravigator, and Halogen Travel Guides
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Written by Mr Five Star   
Here are two excellent web sites, Extravigator, Haute Talk, and Halogen Guides Travel Luxury Gateways  Jan Peters put me on to. http://extravigator.com/ and http://14trips.com/ Always check her first when traveling. Everytime I come across a great site you will find it here. Also check our links to find many more.

 
"Top Romantic Hotel in the World!" (Italy)
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Written by Mr Five Star   

 feltrinelli_out.jpgVilla Feltrinelli is a historic country property on the western shore of Lake Garda - in northern Italy - offering the highest possible hotel service for discerning traveller in search of beauty, graciousness and peace.

This is truly a secluded hideaway for the two of you. Dine anywhere you like, by the lake, in your suite, in the wine cellar or perhaps in the elegant dining room. We fell in love with this place the moment we saw it. They are closed November and December.

The Villa and its grand park were built in 1892 by the prominent Feltrinelli family and served as a summer escape. Since then the villa and its lakeside views have been admired by the statesmen and artists alike. Mussolini resided several years at the villa during World War II.

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The "Most Expensive Restautant" in North America!
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Las Vegas, MGM Grand Mansion: jr_mansion_entrance229x350.jpgKnown around the world as "Chef of the Century," legendary French Chef Joël Robuchon has come straight out of retirement to open his very first French restaurant in the United States. Joël Robuchon caters to a sophisticated palate that features a menu of his finer specialties that redefines Las Vegas fine dining. The traditional French cuisine reflects Robuchon's respect for the finest ingredients. Limited seating creates the intimacy one can expect from Joël Robuchon. Reservations strongly recommended. In addition to the 16-course and 6-course tasting menus, he is offering a Specialty a la Carte Menu for a limited time.

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