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Dubrovnik Turns Cool With A New Radisson Blu

Where: Na Moru 1, Dubrovnik , Croatia, 20234

The Radisson Blu is getting bigger: they've just opened the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Dubrovnik on this amazing part of the Croatian coast.

If you've forgotten that Radisson Blu used to be Radisson SAS, just check out our poem which explains it all and reminds you that Radisson Blu is meant to stand for cool. This place seems to fit that bill with 201 rooms with balconies overlooking the Adriatic Sea, plus 207 apartments of various sizes including kitchenettes. Plus there's a huge spa which includes a juice bar overlooking the sea, too.

As well as some 13 bars and restaurants on site, the Radisson Blu Dubrovnik even has a gourmet fresh market where you can pick up some groceries supplied by local bakers and fishermen – if you're the kind who misses home cooking, you can even get tips from these locals on how to prepare some Croatian meals and cook up a storm in your kitchenette. If you're lazy like us, though, you'll stick to all those restaurants.

Opening rates are starting from €150 ($205) a night, which includes breakfast and free internet access. Dubrovnik is really an ideal summer destination but it stays warm longer than much of Europe so a late summer or fall vacation will still work out here.

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Venetian's Remodeled Suites Going for $199 a Night as Tao Beach Opens

Where: 355 Las Vegas Blvd S [map], Las Vegas, nv, United States, 89109

Yesterday, we mentioned that the Venetian Resort & Casino in Las Vegas was undergoing room renovations for all 4,000 of the hotel's suites. While some of us were skeptical about the renovations being completed by the expected yet nebulous date of Fall 2007, it turns out some of the renovated rooms are actually ready now.

We found this out thanks to our drunken haze at the casino last summer where we signed up for a Players Card and thus for every e-newsletter that the Venetian produces.

Anyhow, the hotel's new rooms sport a modern European design rather than an ornate look and a special offer of $199 has been introduced to showcase these rooms. As usual, these special offers are not that special. For one, crazy blackout dates apply meaning you can probably get this deal Sunday - Thursday, all the days you won't ever be in Las Vegas. It includes a complimentary glass of champagne when you purchase an entree at the new David Burke restaurant. It also includes $20 in promotional slot credits which will disappear faster than your solitary glass of bubbly.

In some more major Venetian news, Tao Beach opened this past Sunday. Capitalizing on the success of the Tao restaurant and nightclub, the Venetian has unveiled this pool/nightspot above Tao that serves as yet another place for private parties and events, although it is open during the daytime with a reservation. Seven cabanas will serve as mini-VIP rooms with HDTVs, Xbox players, internet access, a mini-fridge and even masseuses on staff if you like. There will also be a floating dance floor and 14 ft. high fire columns.

As the Venetian puts it, it will be "an icon of exotic exclusivity." Just remember, it ain't exclusive if Kevin Federline is allowed in there.

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