Best of the rest: key stops in the United States and Europe.The major cities of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , along with Frankfurt, Lisbon, Madrid, Paris and Rome, were mentioned by LATIN TRADE Latin Trade is a monthly magazine covering global business in Latin America and the Caribbean. Similar to Forbes and Fortune Magazine in coverage, the magazine was founded in 1993 and now publishes 87,000 copies 1 each month in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. readers in their survey responses. Here, with ample detail, are their top choices for the international business traveler. ATLANTA BEST BUSINESS NEIGNBORHOOD Just a few miles from downtown Atlanta Downtown Atlanta refers to the largest financial district for the city of Atlanta. As defined by the Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) organization, the area measures approximately 4 mi², and was home to 23,300 as of 2006. , the bustling Buckhead area is one of the nation's most complete and fastest-growing business districts. Buckhead has one of the largest concentrations of small businesses in the United States, and Atlanta officials expect the area to have tripled its 1992 size by 2007. Buckhead is a combination of southern hospitality and urban modernity that is reflected in a wide range of luxury hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton and Westin, and an array for award-winning restaurants. Choices include Brazilian, Ethiopian, Mexican, Japanese, Italian, French, Cuban, Chinese and Cajun restaurants. Shop at Bloomingdale's, upscale Phipps Plaza Phipps Plaza, owned by Simon Property Group, is an 821,000 square foot (76,000 m²) mall in Buckhead, Atlanta and Lenox Square's sister-mall. About In 1969, Phipps Plaza opened as the first multi-level mall in Atlanta and was aimed to become the South's leading upscale and or Lenox Square Lenox Square, owned by the Simon Property Group, is a shopping mall located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. It was the first major shopping mall in Georgia. , spend a day in the History Museum, or tour million-dollar homes and historic antebellum mansions in the region. www.buckhead.net CHICAGO BEST-HOTEL The Park Hyatt is near the historic Water Tower Square in the center of Chicago's "Magnificent Mile The Magnificent Mile is the portion of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois extending from the Chicago River to Oak Street in Near North Side community area.[1] " shopping and business district. Museums, four-star restaurants, bars, discos and jazz clubs This is a list of notable venues where jazz music is played. It includes clubs, dancehalls and historic venues as well. It can or may never satisfy any objective standard for completeness. Revisions and additions of , existing articles are welcome. are a short walk or cab ride away. The hotel is adjacent to the Water Tower Shopping Complex, home to Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus U.S. department-store chain. It was founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1907 by Herbert Marcus, his sister Carrie Marcus Neiman, and her husband, A.L. Neiman. , Bloomingdale's and Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue is a chain of upscale American department stores that is owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the elite luxury department store market with Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New . A boutique hotel Boutique hotel is a term originating in North America to describe intimate, usually luxurious or quirky hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger chain/branded hotels and motels by providing personalized level accommodation and services / facilities. , the 202-room Park Hyatt is designed for discriminating travelers. Each room has an Eames chair Eames chair A trademark used for a functional chair, originally of molded plywood, with seat and back pieces shaped to the contours of the human body. Noun 1. , a flat-screen television, four two-line phones with data ports, laptop rechargers, and DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. and CD players. Dine at the award-winning NoMI restaurant. Rates start at US$320. [1] (312) 335-1234. www.hyatt.com BEST RESTAURANTS Gibson's Steakhouse is one of the most popular restaurants in Chicago, so call for reservations before you go. The restaurant is a favorite among athletes, musicians, entertainers, and everyday Chicagoans who dine regularly in Gibson's polished but down-to-earth atmosphere, where friendly waiters serve some of the best steaks in the city. There are six private dining rooms that seat 12 to 220 people. The price of steak dishes range up to US$72. [1] (312) 266-8999. www.gibsonssteakhouse.com. Jackets and reservations are required at Charlie Trotter's, long considered one of the best restaurants in the United States. Chef and owner Charlie Trotter Charlie Trotter is a Chicago chef and restaurant owner. Biography A graduate of New Trier High School, Trotter started cooking professionally in 1982 after earning a degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. , the author of ten cookbooks, has received several honors for his culinary artistry. The restaurant is one of only two in Chicago to receive a five-star rating from the Mobil Travel Guide. Three dining rooms seat about thirty people each. Per person from $100. [1] (773) 248-6228. FRANKFURT BEST HOTEL The Frankfurt Marriott is a building worthy of its hometown. At 162 meters, it is Europe's tallest hotel in a city nicknamed Mainhatten (the city sits on the Main River) for its skyline of skyscrapers housing financial heavyweights. Conveniently located across the street from the city's convention center and trade-fair grounds, you just need to hop in a taxi for a quick 10-minute ride to the city's shopping and financial center. The hotel's extensive meeting spaces include state-of-the-art conference technology and Frankfurt's largest' ballroom, with space for 1,000 people. Rates start at US$258. [49] (69) 7955-0. www.marriott.com HOUSTON BEST HOTEL The Hilton Americas Houston is a 24-story, 1,200-room, state-of-the-art convention and business hotel. Skywalks connect the hotel to the George R. Brown Convention Center The George R. Brown Convention Center was opened on September 26, 1987 on the east side of downtown Houston. The center was named for the prominent Houstonian George R. Brown, an entrepreneur, civic leader and philanthropist. . The Hilton is two blocks from Minute Maid Park • • [ , home of the Houston Astros “Astros” redirects here. For other uses, see Astros (disambiguation). The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team based in Houston, Texas. The team is in the Central Division of the National League. baseball team, and a short ride from the theater district and minutes from the Museum of Fine Arts Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, chartered and incorporated (1870) after a decision by the Boston Athenaeum, Harvard, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to pool their collections of art objects and house them in adequate public galleries. , Museum of Natural Science and the Contemporary Arts Museum. The facility has 30 meeting rooms and 3,700-square-meter ballroom. Nightly rates start at US$197. [1] (713) 739-8000. www.hilton.com BEST RESTAURANT Angus Beef is the specialty of the house at Taste of Texas, and you can choose your very own cut of meat from the restaurant's butcher shop. Pick the size of the steak you want and have it sliced thin or thick. Dine with your collar open and sleeves rolled up in a relaxed and down-home setting where you can mingle with owners Edd and Nina Hendee. Reservations are not required, and visitors are seated by order of arrival. [1] (713) 932-6901. www.tasteoftexas.com LISBON BEST HOTEL Details matter at Le Meridien. Renovations at the luxurious hotel have made its 331 rooms that much cozier, with silk. velvet, marble and a touch of design in the bathrooms from Philippe Starck Philippe Patrick Starck (born January 18, 1949) is a well-known French designer and probably the best known designer in the New Design style. His designs range from spectacular interior designs to mass produced consumer goods such as toothbrushes, chairs, and even houses. , as well as all of the accoutrements ac·cou·ter·ment or ac·cou·tre·ment n. 1. An accessory item of equipment or dress. Often used in the plural. 2. Military equipment other than uniforms and weapons. Often used in the plural. 3. for the business person. The meeting rooms offer a la carte solutions, from small groups up to 500. The hotel enjoys a location in the sophisticated residential Parque Eduardo VII area, and its 18 floors provide one-of-a-kind views of Lisbon. It combines traditional Portuguese hospitality, the comforts of a first-class hotel and French style. From US$360. [351] (21) 381-8700. www.lemeridien-lisbon.com LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. BEST RESTAURANT Get a glimpse inside Hollywood while grabbing a bite at Chaya in Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. . This upscale, bistro, lounge-style restaurant is a known hot spot for movie-industry moguls and celebrities. Chaya's international menu offers steaks and chops, as well as French and Italian dishes with a Japanese influence, like sesame-crusted ahi with shrimp-mashed potato spring rolls. Setting up small dinners or business events is easy with reservations. [1] (310) 859-8833. www.thechaya.com BEST HOTEL The staff at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills takes pride on making guests feel at home. Built in 1987, this hotel sits in a quiet, residential neighborhood just blocks away from trendy restaurants, bars and boutiques. The 16-story building has 285 rooms, including 98 suites. The furniture is a blend of contemporary pieces, antiques and European arts. The business center features computers. Internet access, fax, copying, typing and shipping. Enjoy casual to formal dining at one of three on-site restaurants. or maybe take a dip in the pool "Dip in the Pool" is a short story by Roald Dahl that appeared in the 1953 collection Someone Like You. Plot Summary On a cruise ship, there is a betting pool each day where guests try to correctly guess the amount of miles that the ship will travel each day, within ten miles on the fourth-floor. Rancho Park, a public golf course, is 10 minutes away. Rates start at $350. [1] (800)332-3442. www.fourseasons.com MADRID BEST HOTEL A luxurious building in Madrid's historic downtown. the Conde Duque brings a lot of tradition but also modern amenities like a gym, meeting rooms and splurges like a Maserati Quattroporte available for trips around town. US$70 to $240. [34] (91) 447-7000. www.hotelcondeduque.es. The most aristocratic of Madrid's hotels, next to the stock exchange and the Prado and Thyssen museums, the Ritz has 167 rooms, each individually designed with and decorated with antiques and art works. Our readers also chose the Ritz as the best meeting space in Madrid. From $318. [34] (91) 701-6767. www.ritz.es. In the heart of Madrid's financial district, between Castellana and Serrano, the Villa Magna combines elegance with high levels of service. Part of the Park Hyatt chain, its 128 rooms do not skip out on luxury or comfort, with videoconferencing and Internet connections. From $390. [34] (91) 587-1234/35. villamagna.park.hyatt.com BEST RESTAURANT A culinary classic, Jockey was selected by Spain's royalty to host the recent wedding banquet of Prince Felipe and Letizia Ortiz. Sixty years in business, it has become one of Madrid's most exclusive, serving as a school for some of Spain's best chefs, as is clear from its exquisite menu of more than 70 entrees. National figures and visiting dignitaries are regular visitors, making it as well the main meeting point for the capital's financial, cultural and political elite. Average per person is US$106. BEST TRAVEL AGENCY Spain's travel agency, Viajes El Corte Ingles This article is about an American supermarket chain. For a town in Gran Canaria, see Playa del Inglés. Ingles (NYSE: IMKTA) is a regional supermarket chain based in Asheville, North Carolina, where Robert "Bob" Ingle opened the first store in Asheville, NC in also has offices in Chile, Portugal, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Miami, Mexico and Paris, making a total of 563 (more than 50 just in Madrid, including the airport and the Atocha train station). [34] (91) 329-8100. www.elcorteingles.es BEST CAR RENTAL With 130 locations countrywide (eight in Madrid), and a fleet of more than 25,000 vehicles, National Atesa is Spain's No. 1 car-rental agency. Its biggest selling points are price, service and the ability to rent a car in one city and leave it in another, from the most economical to a luxury ride to industrial vehicles. National Atesa's Web site allows customers to choose a vehicle, reserve and consult prices, although urgent rental needs are best done over the phone. [34] (91) 782-0130 www.atesa.es BEST AFTER-WORK BAR The Hard Rock Cafe Hard Rock Cafe is a chain of casual dining restaurants. It was founded in 1971 by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, and their first Hard Rock Cafe opened near Hyde Park Corner in London, in a former Rolls Royce car dealerships showroom close to Hyde Park, where in 1979 they began to has U.S. favorites and Tex-Mex dishes, a memorabilia store, a shrine to rock and a stage for live performances. In summer, a terrace provides views of the Plaza de Colon and Plaza la Castellana. [34] (91) 436-4340. www.hardrock.com. Amidst classic English decor lives on the spirits of illustrious customers such as Borges and Hemingway. The bar at the Hotel Palace has live music evenings and endless chatter, business dealings or simply a place to relax after dinner at the hotel. [34] (91) 360-8000. www.palacemadrid.com. Museo Chicote is the city's most famous watering hole. Opened in 1931 by Perico Chicote, he said then, "to mix drinks, lives and opinions," the photos on the walls recall visits from Ava Gardner, Frank Sinatra, Dali, Bette Davis and, more recently, Spanish director Pedro Almodovar. [34] (91) 532-6737. www.museo-chicote.com BEST CAN'T MISS One of Madrid's classics, Cafe de Oriente is on historic Plaza de Oriente, across from the Palacio Royal and near the Teatro de la Opera. An elegant cafe, it has a terrace built on top of a 17th-century monastery. In the restaurant, the recommended dishes are the bacalao This article is about the possible island called Bacalao. For Portuguese dish, see Bacalhau. For Italian equivalent, see baccala. For salted and dried fish product on which these are based, see clipfish. , a fish dish, and the duck liver pate. [34] (91) 541-3974. www.grupolezama.com. Joaquin Sorolla is known as the "painter of light." His namesake museum, Museo Sorolla, contains 250 works by the artist, who did internationally recognized portraits, landscapes and period paintings. The museum is in his former home and studio, along with a garden designed by the artist and inspired by the Sevilla's Reales Alcazares monuments and Granada's Generalife palace. [34] (91) 310-1584. museosorolla.mcu.es WEEKEND ESCAPES Seventy-one kilometers south of Madrid, Toledo has impressive medieval architecture. A city of 60,000, it was the capital of Spain until 1560. Here, Christian, Jewish and Muslim cultures mix; key points of interest include El Alcazar alcazar Spanish alcázar Form of military architecture of medieval Spain, generally rectangular with defensible walls and massive corner towers. Inside was an open space (patio) surrounded by chapels, salons, hospitals, and sometimes gardens. , the Catedral, the Sinagoga del Transito and the Mezquita del Cristo de la Luz. Segovia's altitude and resulting climate provides marked changes in the seasons and allows for skiing nearly year-round in the surrounding Sierra Mountains. Ninety kilometers from Madrid, the city is famous for its Roman aqueduct, el Alcazar, Catedral, its churches and monasteries, as well as its special dish: roasted suckling suckling In mammals, the drawing of milk into the mouth from the nipple of a mammary gland. In human beings, it is referred to as nursing or breast-feeding. The word also denotes an animal that has not yet been weaned—that is, whose access to milk has not yet been pig. BEST NIGHTCLUB Madrid's most fashionable club. On its stage, where you'll find Oscar-winning director Fernando Trueba in the audience, come and go the leaders of Latin and jazz of the moment. The club is named and inspired by Trueba's film Calle 54, a reference to the location of Sony Music's studio in Manhattan. A creative kitchen straight from the best Basque school, an original tropical drink menu, and a mini screening room showing a selected movies, combine to create one of the capital's better nights out. US$33 at the door. Dinner runs $53. [34] 902-141-412. www.calle54.net BEST BUSINESS NEIGHBORHOOD Bordered to the north by the Torres Kio, two leaning skyscrapers known as the Gateway to Europe, la Castellana is the financial heart of Madrid and a big area for business meetings, fed by excellent hotels and restaurants. Six kilometers in area, it's some of the most expensive real estate in Spain (up to almost US$8,000 per square meter), and has some of Madrid's most emblematic buildings, including the Torre de Europa, near the Santiago Bernabeu, the stadium of Spanish soccer team Real Madrid; or the Torre Picasso, the city's biggest skyscraper at 157 meters, designed by Japanese architect Minoru Yamasaki, who's best know for New York's World Trade Center Twin Towers. MIAMI BEST HOTELS The InterContinental Miami sits in the heart of downtown with a spectacular view of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline. The fashionable hotel is close to Miami Beach and a short walk from Bayside Marketplace and its trendy shops and restaurants. The hotel has 640 guest rooms, 22 meeting rooms and a business center with all of the modern technological communications conveniences. Rates start at US$196. [1] (305) 577-1000. On upscale Brickell Key, the Mandarin Oriental is a glamorous waterfront hotel. All of the Mandarin's 327 rooms have a view of the bay or the city. The spa offers 17 private treatment rooms. Rates start at $279. [1] (305) 913-8288. www.mandarinoriental.com BEST SHOPPING Twelve miles north of downtown Miami, Aventura Mall offers the best in one-stop shopping. During certain times of the year, Latin American tourists account for more than half of the mall's visitors. They join upscale consumers from throughout South Florida and the United States who are attracted to the mall's 250 stores on three floors, Popular outlets include Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Sears. There's a 24-screen AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) See AdvancedTCA. movie theater, a children's play area with a pirate theme and ample parking. [1] (305) 935-1110. www.shopaventuramall.com NEW YORK BEST HOTEL If the Big Apple is the city that never sleeps, the Hotel W New York, Union Square is the hotel that never rests. Now four years in operation, it has become a preferred stop for international business people. Just press a button and 24 hours a day someone will help you. On Park Avenue near the bohemian East Village, the W is an architectural jewel with 270 rooms and 18 suites on 19 floors. Traveling with a pet? No problem, W has you covered. Rates average US$329. [1] (888) 625-4988. www.whotels.com ORLANDO BEST HOTEL Business travelers and their families will find everything they need at the Sheraton World. Minutes from Walt Disney World Noun 1. Walt Disney World - a large amusement park established in 1971 to the southwest of Orlando Orlando - a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World , Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, some of Florida's best golf courses, as well as the Orlando International Airport “KMCO” redirects here. For other uses, see KMCO (disambiguation). “MCO” redirects here. For other uses, see MCO (disambiguation). Orlando International Airport (IATA: MCO, ICAO: KMCO, FAA LID: MCO)[2] . The hotel has 1,202 corporate-style guest rooms and suites, two ballrooms, 75,000 square feet of meeting space, 35 meeting rooms and executive boardrooms. The business center offers computers, cell-phone rental, Internet access and fax and printing services. Aside from business, enjoy the hotel's three swimming pools, miniature golf and a modern spa surrounded by lush palm trees. Rates start at under US$200. [1] (407) 352-1100. www.sheratonworld.com PARIS BEST RESTAURANT La Closerie des Lilas is the brasserie bras·se·rie n. A restaurant serving alcoholic beverages, especially beer, as well as food. [French, from brasser, to malt, brew, from Old French bracier, from Vulgar Latin that became an institution in Montparnasse, after famous writers like Baudelaire and Hemingway made it their headquarters for enjoying Parisian life. In summer, a pianist plays on the terrace, recalling the old times. Traditional French cuisine with a touch of the old fashioned, served until late at night and every day of the year. Entrees start at US$70, lower prices in the bar. [33] (1) 40-51-34-50. www.closerie-des-lilas. Le Safran is in the new Hilton Hotel, a perfect place for a quick dinner before going out on the Champs d'Elysees. A mix of inspirations reigns here, in the decor as well as in the food. Typically French cooking with an Asian influence, in a modern and refreshing atmosphere. From $30 to $75. [33] (1) 58-36-67-96. www.hilton.com. Taillevent, a celebration of French refinement, is very near the Arc de Triomphe Arc de Triomphe Largest triumphal arch in the world. A masterpiece of Romantic Classicism, it is one of the best-known monuments of Paris. It stands at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western terminus of the Champs-Élysées. . In the style of a 19th-century home, food is nothing less than exquisite. Gourmet entrees and an incredible wine cellar make for an unforgettable meal. Prices are high, but worth it. From $80 to $200. [33] (1) 44-95-15-01. www.taillevent.com. ROME BEST HOTEL The Sheraton Roma Hotel's location is perfect for the business traveler, more or less equidistant e·qui·dis·tant adj. Equally distant. e  qui·dis tance n. between Fiumicino Airport and the historical city center--both around 20 minutes away--and a short distance from EUR EURIn currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. , home to Rome's convention centers, corporate headquarters, and Viale Europa, an up-and-coming shopping area. The elegant and recently renovated property includes 644 guest rooms (including 13 suites; all rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access) along with 24 meeting rooms, a full-service business center, and Il Vigneto, the hotel restaurant, which has a reputation strong enough to lure locals in search of quality dining. Rates start at US$265 to $530, depending on the season. [39] (06) 54531. www.starwood.com WASHINGTON BEST HOTEL Located just two blocks from the White House, the St. Regis, Washington, D.C. features Italian Renaissance architecture, Louis XVI chandeliers, Damask damask (dăm`əsk) [from Damascus], fabric of silk, wool, linen, cotton, or man-made fibers, with a pattern formed by the weaving; e.g., the ground may be in twill weave, and the contrasting design in satin. draperies and Palladian windows. The elegance of the 78-year-old hotel has attracted world leaders for decades. The Washington Monument is within walking distance. The Lincoln Memorial, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the name by which it is known, (or, as named on the building itself, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts but, locally called the The Kennedy Center and the trendy restaurants and bars of M Street are a short ride away. Rates from US$335. [1] (202) 638-2626. www.starwood.com BEST RESTAURANT The Willard Room, in the Willard Intercontinental Washington The Willard InterContinental Washington is a historic luxury hotel located two blocks east of the White House in Washington, D.C. Among its facilities are numerous luxurious guest rooms, several restaurants, the famed Round Robin Bar, and voluminous function rooms. , stands out even in a city known for good restaurants. On the same street as the White House, the Willard Room attracts some of the nation's most influential political leaders and those with the most discriminating dining tastes. Waiters serve European and American cuisine in a two-floor Baroque-style dining room. The restaurant's awards include the AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. Four-Diamond rating, ExxonMobil's Four-Star designation, the DiRoNA award and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Main dishes start at under $40. [1] (202) 637-7440. www.intercontinental.com |
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