Blanket Bay Prevails In Luxury Travel - Earning Top Rankings Worldwide
GLENORCHY, NEW ZEALAND - Blanket Bay, a luxurious haven located on New Zealand's South Island amid majestic mountain peaks, has experienced a stellar performance, receiving several prestigious awards worldwide. Designed as an alpine lodge, Blanket Bay has been honored as a standard-setting luxury accommodation for its knack of combining elegance and sophistication with the distinctive character and tranquility of New Zealand. Offering its guests plush accommodations, thrilling adventurous activities and the serenity of the countryside, the resort is reserved for the most fortunate travelers.
This past year Blanket Bay received the following prominent accolades and has already been honored with a number of awards in 2005:
- Ranked Second on Discovery Channel's "Seven Wonders of Mega Resorts" – April 21, 2004
- Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report
- A 2005 Grand Award Winner, Hideaways of the Year - January 2005
- Recognized as one of "15 Worldwide Hotels with Drop-Dead Views" – January 2005 Special Issue
- For the third year in a row, Blanket Bay was ranked second in the "International Resort Hideaways" class, a category comprised of resorts with fifty rooms or fewer – September 2004
- Captured the eighth spot in the "Best International Resort Hotels" category and was the only New Zealand property to be listed – September 2004
- A 2005 Grand Award Winner, Hideaways of the Year - January 2005
- Conde Nast Traveller (UK Edition)
- Honored on the 2005 Gold List
- Listed among the top twenty best leisure accommodations for the South Pacific - Reader's Travel Awards 2004
- Honored on the 2005 Gold List
- Named the "Ultimate Escape" of 2004 in London's Sunday Times' Travel Magazine
"At Blanket Bay, our aim is to offer travelers supreme comfort, service and attention, while providing them the opportunity to experience the enchantment of New Zealand," commented Philip Jenkins, general manager of Blanket Bay. "The outstanding recognition we are receiving, significantly increases awareness of Blanket Bay globally. We are honored to be acknowledged as a leader in the luxury hotel industry and are committed to maintaining our renowned reputation."
Built on the cornerstone of providing excellence and privacy, Blanket Bay caters to a variety of preferences. Whether staying in a spacious suite, an intimate lodge room or an elegant chalet, guests will enjoy flawless accommodations and panoramic views of the snowcapped Humboldt Mountains, Greenstone Valley and Lake Wakatipu. Located just north of the acclaimed destination of Queenstown, an area commonly referred to as the "Adventure Capital of the World," guests enjoy access to horseback riding, fly-fishing, jet boat rides, trekking and more. After an adventure-packed day, visitors will savor exceptional meals prepared by accomplished award winning chef Jason Dell, complemented by Blanket's Bay extensive wine cellar selection.
About Blanket Bay
Established in 1999, Blanket Bay is a 65,000-acre lakeside property, combining the sophistication of the world's finest alpine lodges and the unique characteristics of New Zealand. An intimate resort, Blanket Bay consists of 13 rooms including spacious suites, intimate lodge rooms and elegant chalets. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, accommodations offer travelers vast sitting rooms, king-sized beds, stone fireplaces, secluded balconies and spectacular views. For reservations at Blanket Bay call 64-3-442 9442, fax 64-3-442 9441 or e-mail information@blanketbay.com. Reservations can be made at any Small Luxury Hotels of the World by calling 800-525-4800 or visit www.slh.com. Travel agents may access the GDS code LX for Luxury. For additional information, visit www.blanketbay.com.
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