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The Hotel Augustus, renowned for its traditional reserve, is in sharp contrast to the many hotels competing to advertise their famous guests. Hidden away in its own grounds, deep in a pinewood in the most elegant part of Forte dei Marmi, this extensive hotel complex managed by Nino Maschietto and his family extends to its own exclusive beach via a private underpass, the only one of its kind in Versilia. Hotel Augustus consists of three buildings and seven villas. The Main Building is the heart of the hotel, offering the style and the furnishings of an exclusive residence. This part of the complex has a restaurant, an American bar and 32 rooms, most of which have a balcony and a park view. The New Wing, called "La Nave" (the ship) is located behind the Main Building. It has been designed and realized according to modern hotel criteria. In its utmost quiet "La Nave" offers 26 large rooms, all with a spacious balcony facing the park and most of which are equipped with 2 bathrooms. The Augustus Lido is the part of the hotel closest to the sea. Formerly the holiday residence of the Agnelli family, this charming villa features its original decoration and antique furniture. It has been completely refurbished but it still keeps the exclusive and welcoming atmosphere of an elegant mansion. The family villas set in the grounds of the complex provide yet another attractive alternative for guests. Completely refurbished, equipped with air conditioning and sitting room, these accommodations offer a sojourn in complete privacy with all the comforts of a luxury hotel. The villas differ in size and range from a minimum of 2 bedrooms up to 6 bedrooms. The largest ones can be divided in two separate apartments. Last but not least, besides the hotel's private beach there is a large heated swimming pool set amidst the greenery of the large green areas of the Hotel Augustus, and the club house "Bambaissa" for private functions and candle-lit dinners.
The AUGUSTUS HOTEL & RESORT, 5-star hotels in Forte dei Marmi, is set in a spectacular landscape between the coast of fine sand and dense pine forests enclosed by the circle of the Apuan Alps.
Immersed in a lush private park, this luxury hotel in Forte dei Marmi is composed of Villa Pesenti, by ship, modern structure with large balconies with spectacular views towards the mountains, seven villas with treatment suites, from Hotel Augustus Lido, former Villa Agnelli, and the private Augustus Beach with stylish seaside restaurant, accessible through an exclusive use underpass.
Guests have two heated swimming pools, one in gardens and on the beach with Jacuzzi, two restaurants, two lounge bars, day spa and fitness room, craft and wi-fi, because you have all the comfort during your stay the Augustus Hotel & Resort.
In Florence in 1200 the Dominicans of Santa Maria Novella began to study and test the properties of herbs, grown in the gardens adjacent to the convent. The preparations obtained in this way (drugs, balms and ointments) were initially intended for small infirmary of the monastery. In 1612 Fra Angiolo Marchissi opened to the public pharmacy, receiving the Grand Duke of Tuscany, the honor to bear the title: "Foundry of His Royal Highness." Today Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella perpetual renewing the tradition, using natural ingredients of the highest quality and following the traditional methods of the Dominican fathers materials, but at the same time investing in research and in the formulation of cutting-edge products.
Besides the pleasure of enjoying the beaches, the hotel offers many other activities. The Costa Dorada has several sites of historical and cultural interest such as the medieval monasteries of Poblet, Santes Creus and Scala Dei, inside, in addition to Tarragona, the capital's cultural, intellectual and economic life of southern Catalonia considered for World Heritage UNESCO for its Tarraco Archaeological Site, which dates from Roman times. It has recently been designated to host the Mediterranean Games in 2017.
For 20 years, enjoy another great attraction that has driven the area: Port Aventura, a theme park that has become a major leisure complex compound today in the park, water park, golf courses, a convention center, a beach club, and several hotels.
The Day Spa is managed by Angelo Caroli. Located on the ground floor of La Nave, you can relax in the garden or work out in the super modern TECHNOGYM. Personalised service and a wide range of treatments are available from our highly qualified team of specialists. If you prefer, you can request to have the same treatments on the beach.
Forte dei Marmi is much more than a seaside resort. Set between mountain and sea, every kind of sport is possible from sailing, windsurf and waterskiing to tennis, golf, football, horseriding and trekking in the Apuan Alps. Bicycles are the best way to get around. There is a wide range of shopping from small boutiques to local arts and crafts. It's nightlife is famous throughout Tuscany.
Due to the strategic location of Forte dei Marmi , it is easy to reach all of the major cultural centres of Tuscany and the Versilian coast; Florence at 90 km., Lucca and Pisa at 30 km, Siena at 150 km, whereas Lerici, Porto Venere and Cinque Terre can be reached directly by sea.
The Bambaissa restaurant, located in the Club House of the Augustus beach, serves Tuscan fish and meat specialities both for lunch and for candle-lit dinners - an unforgettable evening looking over the sea. The wine list, both Italian and otherwise, has been carefully selected to accompany the menu. You will be enchanted by both the location and the excellent service of our professional staff. Both the Bambaissa restaurant and the Club House are ideal locations for parties and receptions.
Please fill this form and you shall receive an answer written by a live person at Hotel Augustus. This is the only way you can know exactly what room types are available for the dates you want, an the best possible rate, because you are dealing directly with the hotel. Bear in mind that websites set up to give an automatic answer, work with allocated quotas given by the hotel, therefore when it appears there are no rooms available for the date you want, this is not necessarily true. Plus they charge the hotel a commission which is normally around 20% of the room rate.
During week days please allow up to 48 hours to receive an answer.
Naturally more if you send your request over the week end.
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Since former deputy Robert Craig's decision to appeal his termination -- which he contends is ultimately based on his sexual preference -- others who previously worked at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office have stepped forward to share their own experiences.
Their stories are the same:
"It was a completely hostile work environment."
"There was a target on me."
"They will get you."
Craig, 34, is one of four deputies who lost their jobs this summer after a steroids investigation. The three other men were fired or resigned after buying illegal substances from a confidential informant. Craig, who canceled his order when he found out the drugs might be illegal, was fired for conduct unbecoming a law enforcement officer.
Sheriff Brad Steube rebuts Craig's claims that his sexual orientation was a factor in the decision.
"That has nothing to do with this," Steube said Tuesday. "He was negotiating to buy steroids. I'm not sure that law enforcement officers should be involved in illegal activity. The only way you can buy steroids legally is with a prescription for a doctor, and he should know that like any other person."
When contacted Friday for a follow-up interview, Steube -- through the agency's spokesman Dave Bristow -- declined comment, saying that he did not want to prejudice Craig's upcoming hearing.
Craig maintains he was unaware that the items he agreed to buy were illegal steroids. Craig says the man trying to sell them to him was an old friend. They had worked together at the Sheriff's Office. They had bonded when their fathers died of cancer. Craig said the confidential informant even sent him nude photos. Though he calls his actions embarrassing and naive, Craig said he only feigned interest in what he believed to be "all-natural testosterone boosters" in an attempt to have sex with the man.
"If I did something wrong, I would've resigned," Craig said.
He is scheduled to appeal his termination at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Getting targeted
David Weires, who resigned a couple of years ago, went through the cadet program with Craig and worked with him at the jail. He recalled a lieutenant who regularly called Craig a "faggot," he told the Herald-Tribune on Friday.
"There was no way that he was going to have any type of career there as long as she was in charge," Weires said. "It was really obvious that he wasn't going to have a shot working there. They labeled him as gay, tagged him and that was it. Every time he turned around, they're trying to figure out some way to get him out of there."
Because he was friends with Craig, Weires said he was targeted, too. He said bogus internal affairs investigations were launched against him. And after he complained about a supervisor's behavior, she was assigned to rate his performance.
"Once I got in there and I saw how cliquish it was and what type of working atmosphere it was, I was shocked by it," Weires said. "Eventually, that's why I left."
Tony Humphrey, who also worked with Craig at the jail, had similar recollections.
"Craig, poor guy, he went through hell," Humphrey said. "There were times he was going to quit, and I said: 'Don't you dare. If you quit, they win.'"
Humphrey said supervisors would instruct training deputies to be rough on Craig. He specifically recalled an incident where Craig was asked to inventory a supply closet at the jail, from which the training deputy had purposely hidden an item.
"They told him they wanted to get rid of Craig," Humphrey said, adding that he told that training deputy: "Listen, don't you dare do what these people are telling you to do. Don't you dare be somebody's do-boy. This man has done what he's supposed to do. Give him a fair chance so he can become a deputy."
Humphrey recalls filing a complaint about a supervisor's behavior toward Craig and about others experiencing disrespect, but few deputies were willing to substantiate his claims.
"Neither the supervisors nor the other deputies would stand up and have the integrity to say: 'Listen, this is his life and he works here with us. This attitude will not be tolerated,'" Humphrey said. "The sheriff's department has their different groups -- if you're not like us, then you're one of them."
Humphrey said Craig was set up for failure.
"They will get you. They'll wait until they have their opportunity," Humphrey said. "You don't have to do anything to get in trouble. You get in trouble when you can't prove you didn't do anything. If you can't prove you didn't do it, you get fired."
He remembers the surprise he felt when a lieutenant vaguely explained the situation regarding Craig.
"'He is not the kind of people we want working for the Sheriff's Office,'" Humphrey said he recalled her saying.
"'What do you mean?'" he asked.
"'You know what I mean,'" she responded.
"When she said that and I walked out, I had to really think," Humphrey said.
If it were not for the hostile work environment at the Sheriff's Office, Humphrey said he would not have retired two years ago.
Suspended and transferred
Kris Kennedy said she had a similar experience.
"I thought it was time for me to go," said Kennedy, who retired in June after 26 years at the Sheriff's Office. "There was a target on me. I didn't want to live under a microscope like that."
Kennedy, who considers herself bisexual, began experiencing problems in 2010, when an internal affairs investigation looked into sexual encounters she had with a female subordinate.
"They tried to demote me. I fought that, and I won," Kennedy said.
Kennedy was suspended for her actions and transferred to a different department. That is when she felt pressure from the administration.
"I don't believe the sheriff likes homosexual behavior," Kennedy said.
She said she believes that is why Steube refused to sign for her to attend the FBI National Academy -- a prestigious, invite-only training course meant to improve law enforcement standards, knowledge and cooperation worldwide -- in Quantico, Va.
Kennedy was nominated and completed her interviews. When she asked Steube to approve her recommendation, Kennedy said he highlighted the requirement of "moral character," and said that he did not agree she met that criteria.
"Once you cross a line with him, you know it's over," Kennedy said. "They wait until you do something, that's how they get you."
"Robert got himself into something, so how is he going to prove he was targeted? It's asinine what he's being accused of."
Fear and acceptance
As the nation makes strides in acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, there is still fear of what repercussions could arise should they "come out."
Craig, Kennedy and other former Manatee County Sheriff's Office employees said there are others who are afraid to be open about their sexuality for fear of retaliation.
The agency's general order on harassment and discrimination is limited to stating that "color, race, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, political beliefs, or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law in the workplace is prohibited."
"There is no law that protects sexual orientation or transgender people unless there is a local or state ordinance; there isn't one in Manatee County," said Kendra Presswood, an employment attorney in Bradenton.
Presswood said "conduct unbecoming" is a catch-all when a person's actions don't fall within a specific violation of general orders.
"If the reason for termination is sexual orientation, race or gender, employers almost always come up with an excuse," the attorney said.
Corie Holmes, a former Sheriff's Office deputy who is running for a seat on the Manatee County Commission, does not agree with Craig's termination.
"This guy committed no crime. He violated no policy," Holmes said. "I'm very upset at the fact that his young man is being harassed. We have to be fair and we have to treat people with a level of equality."
Promoting equality
That is the role of Florida L.E.G.A.L., or Law Enforcement Gays And Lesbians, an organization that seeks to promote equality for LGBT people working in public safety.
The organization is working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to create training programs on the topic.
"This is a safety issue, an educational issue and a community issue," said Daniel Whittaker, president of Florida L.E.G.A.L.
Whittaker, who worked as an openly gay officer for two decades, recently retired from the Venice Police Department. He said his organization wants to help people understand that LGBT officers should not be treated different from straight employees.
"I'm still a human being, I still do my job and I still do it professionally," Whittaker said.
L.E.G.A.L. is hoping to reach that point of acceptance starting with policy changes and administrative training.
"With the new generation, it's not an issue. Most of them know someone gay or have someone gay in their family," Whittaker said. "Where you still have some issues is with senior memberships who are still old school. You can have your beliefs, but keep them personal. You're here to serve and protect."
Though L.E.G.A.L. is not involved with Craig's case, Whittaker said the first question to answer when someone claims they were discriminated against based on sexual orientation is this: "Is it sexuality or a legitimate violation of policy?"
Lawyer's argument
Craig denies violating Sheriff's Office policies with regards to steroids.
"When I found out from another deputy that it could be illegal, not only did I plan to do an intel report, I did what a deputy should do and said, 'No, thank you,'" Craig said.
That is what Craig's attorney, Peter Lombardo, will argue during Wednesday's hearing with the Career Services Appeal Board -- consisting of two appointments by Steube, two appointments by Craig and a leader chosen by those four members.
"The Sheriff's Office asking for his termination, we believe is totally unjustified," Lombardo said. "He never purchased anything, and he never planned on purchasing anything. The confidential informant never told Mr. Craig these were illegal substances. He thought they were over-the-counter items."
Craig said he believes the case is about public perception, and questioned when Steube "stopped being a cop and became a politician."
"This whole thing is about character."
Sheriff's Office facing scrutiny
Since former deputy Robert Craig's decision to appeal his termination -- which he contends is ultimately based on his sexual preference -- others who previously worked at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office have stepped forward to share their own experiences.


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NEW YORK -- Brian Kinsella, the CEO and co-founder of SSS, will embark on a two-week cross-country motorcycle tour beginning September 28, 2012. His aim is to create new partnerships that will help bring free mental health care to US service members and veterans.
During the journey, Kinsella will talk with soldiers, veterans, and senior military leaders at 12 military installations while spreading a word about military suicide prevention and existing civilian sources of aid for US troops.
"We hope that this grass roots event will capture people's attention so they can better understand this devastating problem," says Kinsella, a former US Army Captain. "The brave men and women who volunteered to serve our country at war need to know that they come home to a civilian community with people they can talk to. At current, many veterans feel they can't go to their military support programs or, when they do, the line to get help is too long. Our goal is simply to expand their options and make this already difficult process just a little easier."
The journey will cover 5,000 miles. "I am starting at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State and will end up riding through the Midwest and back through many southern states and Washington, D.C., before finishing at the Times Square recruiting station in my home town in New York City," he explains. "Our desire is for people to join the ride as I pass through towns. It will really show how much people care and support our brave veterans." Supporters can track the journey by following Kinsella on Twitter as he provides daily updates and pictures @soldiersuicide.
Stop Soldier Suicide is a civilian not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing soldier suicide. The group aids service members in the active, reserve, and National Guard components as well as veterans of all branches of military service who want to work through emotional issues outside of their chain of command. Stop Soldier Suicide has an intimate understanding of the military lifestyle and its associated hardships with a Board of Directors composed of active duty officers and former Military officers. Stop Soldier Suicide is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that survives solely on donations and corporate sponsors.
Soldiers Ride For Life base visits and dates:
* Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington – Friday, Sep. 28th
* Fort Carson, Colorado – Monday, Oct. 1st
* Fort Riley, Kansas – Tuesday, Oct. 2nd
* Fort Leavenworth, Kansas – Tuesday, Oct. 2nd
* Fort Sill, Oklahoma – Wednesday, Oct. 3rd
* Fort Hood, Texas – Thursday, Oct. 4th
* Fort Polk, Louisiana – Friday, Oct. 5th
* Fort Benning, Georgia – Monday, Oct. 8th
* Camp Lejeune, North Carolina – Tuesday, Oct. 9th
* Fort Bragg, North Carolina – Tuesday, Oct. 9th
* Fort Lee, Virginia – Wednesday, Oct. 10th
* Pentagon / Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC – Thursday, October 11th
* Times Square Recruiting Station, New York, New York – Friday, October 12th
Stop Soldier Suicide
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OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP — Three people were injured in a rollover accident that occurred Sunday morning near the intersection of 14 Mile Road (M57) and Lincoln Lake Road in Oakfield Township.
According to the Kent County Sheriff's Department, Connor Steven Thomsen, 21, of Greenville, lost control of his vehicle shortly after 1 a.m. The vehicle rolled over and Thomsen received minor injuries. Two passengers in Thomsen's vehicle, Trevor James Vanderburg, 21, and Chase Lee White, 24, both of Greenville, were transported to hospitals with serious injuries.
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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? Huckabee invited over for supper at home of gay Food Network couple
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Last week we posted a link to Fox News host Mike Huckabee's interview with College of New Jersey newsmagazine The Perspective in which the former Arkansas Governor drew "parallels between homosexuality" and drug use, incest, and polygamy while also defending his home state's ban on same-sex couples becoming adoptive or foster parents saying, "we should act in the best interest of the children, not in the seeming interest of the adults...children are not puppies."
Taking exception to the Fox News personality's spiteful homophobic rhetoric, the Food Network's Hearty Boys -- Steve McDonagh and Dan Smith -- have invited Huckabee over for dinner in their Chicago home.
On Monday, I wrote at length about Fox News' love/hate relationship with its LGBT "friends" noting that "a review of Fox News' employment practices however, reveals a network at odds with its own homophobic public image."
Perhaps if Huckabee breaks bread with McDonagh and Smith they can pick his brain about the very real dichotomy that exists at Fox News between its on-air and off-air treatment of LGBT people.
The invitation:
Mr. Huckabee,
You may know me from Food Network. My partner, Dan Smith, and I are The Hearty Boys. We're Chicago caterers, restaurateurs, cookbook authors and most importantly, dads. Dan and I have been in a stable, monogamous, loving, positive, nurturing and healthy relationship for 13 years. We were blessed to adopt our son, Nate, at his birth 4 1/2 years ago.
Sir, your comments likening my parenting my son to adopting a pet are beyond hurtful and dangerous. My love, passion and commitment to Nate is not one iota different than what you have for John Mark, David and Sarah. Our son is loved and cared for just as much. He feels just as loved and cared for. He is a happy, well adjusted little guy whom I fiercely love.
Mr. Huckabee, I invite you to spend the evening with us at our home in Chicago next time you come through. You need to understand and see firsthand what a family like ours is like. We are no less a family than yours, and in fact, we are healthier and more stable than most.
Americans are no longer going to sit silent as our families are attacked. And even though I find your comments reprehensible and irresponsible, I will open my home to you and pray that we might help you better understand the damage you could inflict.
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This past weekend, our winery group had our first outing of the season. The weather was refreshingly cool. In fact, a little too cool, as we quickly migrated from a picnic table outdoors to an inside table. Others must have felt the same because before long, the inside was packed.
My readings have become a popular part of the winery events. So, what decks (or other reading tools) to take, and what format to use?
I got the Celtic Lenormand oracle deck today. I had been on the fence about this one for a while, while seeing it in-progress at the creator's blog. I'm not a big fan of the myriad of themed and art-heavy Lenormand decks; but I'm not immune to any new deck that I find attractive, readable and resonant with my personal interests or taste. The Celtic Lenormand does target that area for me, with its Celtic theme and art by Will Worthington (whose illustrations of the Wildwood Tarot read particularly well for me).
Ring – Clouds – Book – Dog – Snake
I haven't had good luck with some recent mail deliveries of orders from amazon.com. Even with Amazon Prime, which guarantees (free) two-day delivery, I've had trouble getting my items on time. I won't bore you with the details. So while expecting a delivery today, I consulted the Lenormand: Will my package arrive today?
I don't know why, but even after after all these years with the Lenormand, their directness can still surprise and excite me.
The head of our department called the managers in my area for a private meeting this morning. Since two of them were on vacation, this was unusual and worrisome. I wondered what kind of news might come out of this. So I hit up the Lenormand to ask: what is the news that will be shared in this meeting?
Birds – Child – Key – Bear – Roads
I used The Fool's Dog iPhone app, although I've depicted here with my new Gilded Reverie Lenormand. For those of you who are newer to Lenormand, even though these cards may look a little different than older cards — for example this Birds card depicts more than two birds — they are read the same. Lenormand is Lenormand, no matter the deck.
Here is a "quickie" reading I did midweek, at the office. I was having a bad day and feeling a bit stressed about some things at work, and thought maybe I should express my concerns to my boss. It's a good thing I'm a card reader and can always get impromptu, impartial advice!
I asked: Should I express my concerns to my manager today?
I am writing this on the bus, as I commute to work. I have a meeting today about a subject in my area of expertise, which includes a notoriously difficult individual whose approach is by nature brash and argumentative. While I've always thought he is just convinced he is always right, I recently suspect it's just his personality. Some people are naturally argumentative in their approach, and from their point-of-view it's just healthy communication.
Regardless, that's the opposite of my style of interaction and I find the idea of this meeting and inevitable conflict stressful. I turned to the Lenormand to help with my approach.
I could look for the outcome of the meeting to see what I'm in for but I find that useless. Why do I want to hear that it will be good, or bad, or interrupted by a fire drill? That kind of soothsaying wouldn't help me. I chose to ask a question that can help me out: Will a firm but polite approach result in a positive meeting from my perspective?


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I am picking up a new S&W 442 in a week or so, but also wanted to try to use an ankle holster when it is a BUG. As I know very little about them, I was hoping to get a couple of ideas to narrow the search down.
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LPGA Commissioner Coming To Town Monday
Pittsford, N.Y. -- We found out last week that this would be the last year that the LPGA Championship would be played here.
Later today, the commissioner of the LPGA will be in the Rochester area.
Mike Whan will be at Monroe Golf Club as part of "Defending Champions Day," along with last year's winner, Inbee Park. Last week, the LPGA announced plans to leave Rochester after nearly four decades.
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Is Fox Afraid To Call Health Care Law Anything Besides "Obamacare"?
As we've shown, Fox News personalities -- whether supposedly "straight news" people [1] or opinion people [2] --often refer to the health care law as "Obamacare" rather than by its proper name, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or by a neutral term.
Today there is evidence that Fox might actually be afraid of referring to the health care law as anything other than "Obamacare."
During a segment on the court challenges to the bill, Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade purported to read a statement [3] by the Department of Justice on the latest court ruling on the matter. But when it came to reading the portion of the statement that said, "Congress acted within its constitutional authority in passing the Affordable Care Act and we are confident that we will ultimately prevail on appeal," Kilmeade paused after saying the word "passing," and, rather than saying "the Affordable Care Act," Kilmeade referred to the law as "Obamacare."
So, is Fox afraid that if their viewers hear a term for the health care law other than "Obamacare," it might increase support for the measure? That certainly seems to be the case.
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Near theme parks
This hotel is within Walt Disney World Resort and is 2 blocks from the Downtown Disney Area, 3 miles from Epcot, and 5 miles from the Magic Kingdom Park and SeaWorld Orlando.
Theme park shuttles
Leisure options include an outdoor pool. Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel provides free scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Disney Springs Area.
Furnished balconies
All 325 contemporary guestrooms in the 18-story Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel offer furnished balconies, pillowtop mattresses, 37-inch LCD TVs, coffee makers, refrigerators, and complimentary wireless Internet access.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Best Western Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs Resort Area
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Occupying 12 landscaped acres adjacent to a protected wilderness, the Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel provides complimentary area shuttles and scheduled shuttles to the Walt Disney World Theme Parks, and Downtown Disney Area. Onsite facilities include a Y-shaped outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Dining options include a tropical grill with daily buffet breakfasts with make-your-own Mickey Mouse waffles and cooked-to-order omelette station, a casual Internet café, and a lounge offering cocktails and light fare.
Public computers in the café provide high-speed Internet access, and free WiFi access is available throughout the hotel. A Disney® Gift Shop is available on site.
- Outdoor pool
- Poolside bar
- Fitness facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Business center
- Conference space
- Total number of rooms - 325
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour front desk
- Gift shops or newsstand
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 18
- Wedding services
- Concierge services
- Free theme park shuttle
- Billiards or pool table
- Free WiFi
- One meeting room
- Luggage storage
- Local Expert Concierge
- Conference space size (meters) - 372
- Year Built 1972
- Free area shuttle
- Number of restaurants - 2
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Children's pool
- Free shopping center shuttle
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Conference space size (feet) - 4000
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Theme park shuttle (complimentary)
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Refrigerator
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Room service (limited hours)
- Balcony
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Cable TV service
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Daily housekeeping
- Free local calls
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
Trader's Island Grill - A tropical restaurant with ceiling fans, pastel colors, and island music. Buffet breakfast includes "make your own" Mickey Mouse waffles and cooked-to-order omelette station. Open for breakfast and dinner.
Marketplace - Serves freshly brewed coffee, breakfast pastries and sandwiches, deli sandwiches, and salads for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mostly on-the-go snacks.
Flamingo Cove - This lounge offers indoor and outdoor seating and poolside service. Cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, and light fare such as sandwiches and salads. Open from late morning until late evening.
Nearby Things to Do
Overlooking a wooded preserve, the hotel's sundeck houses a pool. Guests also enjoy a fitness room with stationary bikes, a stair machine, treadmill, strength-training equipment, and free weights.
One half-mile away, the Lake Buena Vista Golf Course offers an 18-hole course and driving range. 3 miles away, fishing excursions, watercraft, and bicycle rentals are available along Disney's BoardWalk Resort.
- Golfing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Ecotours nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Only service animals are allowed
This hotel reserves the right to place an authorization for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Resort fee: USD 13.99 per accommodation, per night
- Pool access
- Fitness center access
- Internet access
- Phone calls
- In-room safe
- In-room coffee
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 14.99 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 8.00 per night
- Valet parking fee: USD 12.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
Hotel Name
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- Best Western Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area
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Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Kids Eat Free
Book a stay in any room or rate category and children 10 and younger dine free when dining with paying adults.
Full details at check-in. Children 10 and younger eat free from the breakfast buffet served in Traders Island Grill, and when ordering from the children's menu and dining with paying adults ordering from the regular menu in Traders Island Grill or Marketplace Café. Limited to 1 child per paying adult. Adult entrée purchase is required. Taxes and gratuity may not be included. No refunds for any unused portion of offer. Offer subject to availability. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.


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If you have hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's, please DO NOT waste your time with Hofflich. She does not have the competence to treat this complex condition. Hashimoto's, the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the US, is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the thyroid with antibodies (revealed in blood work via the anti TPO antibody test). Please find an integrative or a functional doctor that shows compassion, listens to your symptoms, and examines the root cause. To educate yourself about Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism, please read books by Izabella Wentz, Datis Kharrazian, and Stop the Thyroid Madness. Best wishes to you in your search for your root cause.
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I recently picked up a bag of fish heads from my local grocery store. I threw them in my freezer and have been hesitant on feeding them. Bob (10 months) refuses to eat whole sardines so,
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I want to add to this question. What about fish spines. Like salmon spines with bones and stuff. Sorry, don't mean to hijack but I meant to post a thread asking this anyway
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That's a good question. I know when I give canned salmon I give them bones and all but is it different when it comes to fresh?
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Yeah I bought a bunch, put some in his food, freaked out and pulled it out of his mouth lol. They've been sitting in the freezer since
I think they should be fine. But maybe I'm wrong? I've only been feeding raw for a year so I'm still a "newbie"
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Freaked out because I googled and there was stuff about these bones getting stuck in their throat. Since I heard of people choking on fish bones I got scared
I go fishing regularly and give my boy whole fish regularly. The rule I use is if it's a quick growing fish the bones are quite soft. If it's a slow growing fish then they can be quite hard and sharp.
Whilst saying that I would not hesitate giving him any fish head. Just be sure to inspect that there is no hooks lying around. You'd be surprised how many hooks I have found that have not been my own.
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Is salmon a slow growing fish?
I've been feeding raw for 4 years now. I feed the whole fish, usually frozen Tilapia, but yes, head, eyes, spine, etc. I use wire cutters to remove the large dorsal, pelvic and anal spines in the fins, as I don't want to risk my dogs not being able to digest them. They also are thick and sharp enough that I'm afraid they'll puncture my dog's mouth as they try to chew on them, frozen or thawed. But they get the entire fish otherwise, to include all the organs, etc. Never had a problem, and they love love love raw fish!
Salmon can live between 5-8 years old. Definitely won't feed a full sized/age fresh salmon. There heads are fine though.
Also need to watch out for which salmon due to mercury poising.
Atlantic salmon is meant to be quite high. Tasmanian salmon for is folk in Australia is meant to be the lowest
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It's that time of year again where couples go out of their way to show their love and affection for each other only to go back to the way things were after the Valentine's Day or weekend love fest (Don't front). The Kahnoodle app for iPhone looks to keep couples' love life more active on a regular basis by giving them points for all the "love tasks" and other lovey-dovey activities they complete.
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Chet Koch, who grew up in Atlantic City, N.J., and has worked in the gambling industry for more than three decades, on Monday was named general manager of Isle of Capri's new Cape Girardeau casino.
The appointment, which also includes the title vice president, becomes effective Jan. 2, said chief operating officer Arnold Block.
The announcement was made Monday morning at the Marquette Hotel Tower, where the casino company also said it will house its temporary offices until the $125 million casino opens in late 2012. The company will lease the entire fifth floor as well as two offices on the main floor for human resources.
"Chet's input and leadership will be important assets as we outline the timelines for hiring, staffing and training our employees," Block said during a 10:30 a.m. news conference.
Koch is well suited to his new role, Block said. Koch, 53, has been a part of a dozen casino openings over the course of his career, including six operated by Caesar's Entertainment (formerly Harrah's) in Joliet, Ill.; Vicksburg and Tunica, Miss.; Shreveport, La.; and Kansas City, Mo.
During one stint, Koch opened six riverboat casinos in 18 months in the mid-1990s.
"I wouldn't have planned it, but it's really been a great career," Koch said following the news conference. "It's one of those things I fell into at 21 years old and it just took me."
Koch's first task as general manager will be to hire his executive team, usually five or six people who will head up areas such as marketing, human resources and finance. He intends for that team to be in place by the end of the year's first quarter, which will be followed by a vigorous process of hiring the 450 casino employees in late spring and early summer.
Koch will be moving to Cape Girardeau from Kansas City, where he works as vice president and general manager for Isle of Capri Casino.
Koch began his casino career in 1979 as a cage cashier at Resorts International in Atlantic City. In 1980, he was named to his first management position with the opening of the former Harrah's Marina property.
Over the next 33 years, Koch traveled the globe, which included a stay in Australia as the controller during the opening of Conrad International Hotel and Jupiter's Casino in the mid-1980s. Before joining Isle in 2010, Koch served as vice president and general manager of Ameristar Casino in Kansas City.
Koch stood out from a field of internal and external candidates, Block said.
"We knew we had someone, because of his long history of opening properties, who knew how important it was to get here and get integrated into the community," Block said. "We just felt he had the right skill-set, talents and maturity to undertake this project. ... We feel he can take the baton and transition very smoothly."
Cape Girardeau Mayor Harry Rediger said the "dream" of the casino is becoming more of a reality with each Isle announcement.
"It's real; it's here," Rediger said. "We're just awaiting now the ground breaking and it will be here before we know it."
Koch's appointment is pending regulatory approval by the Missouri Gaming Commission.
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Construction crews began raising and installing steel beams earlier this week for the Isle of Capri casino building.
The steel building frame construction is expected to be completed sometime in February, according to Isle of Capri spokeswoman Jill Alexander.
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Busch Stadium during the first two days of the World Series was not the only place in St. Louis where players scored big.
Gamblers at River City cleaned up on the craps tables, causing the casino to lose a total of more than $1 million on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20. A state gaming official said Friday that such a loss was a first in St. Louis and maybe only the second in Missouri.
River City's loss was a big reason overall casino revenue in the St. Louis area fell 4 percent in October. A River City official took the rare setback in stride.
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Gov. Nixon presents four veterans from World War II, Vietnam with Silver Star banners; says Veterans Day is reminder to honor veterans' service and sacrifice
JEFFERSON CITY – In a ceremony today in his Capitol office, Gov. Jay Nixon presented four military veterans from Jefferson City from World War II and Vietnam with the Silver Star banner and certificate to honor their sacrifice. All the veterans incurred wounds, injuries or illness while serving in combat areas.
"As young men, these Missourians put themselves in harm's way on behalf of our state and country," Gov. Nixon said. "Many of their comrades did not come back. Many others, such as these veterans, came back with wounds or injuries they suffered while serving in combat areas. I am pleased to help honor their service to our nation with this award. As we approach Veterans Day, this week reminds us to honor year-round the service and sacrifice of those who wore our country's uniform to protect us and our liberty."
The Governor presented the Silver Star banners and certificates to Jefferson City residents:
Don Hentges, who served in the Army during Vietnam;
David Mauldin, who served in the Army during Vietnam;
Wilburn Rowden, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II; and
Roger Stottlemyre, who served in the Marines during Vietnam.
In July 2009, Gov. Nixon signed House Bill 678, which sets May 1 by statute as the annual Silver Star Families of America Day. Silver Star Families of America Day is designated as a day for honoring the wounded and ill members of the armed forces in the state of Missouri, and for recognizing the efforts of the Silver Star Families of America in honoring injured veterans across the United States.
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The La Plata County Sheriff's Office is confirming the remains of Dylan Redwine were found in a recent search conducted in Southwestern Colorado. A five-day search of Middle Mountain Road near Vallecito Lake turned up a number of items, including bones. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation determined those remains as belonging to Redwine. The 13-year old boy disappeared in mid-November while on a court-ordered Thanksgiving holiday visit with his father. The Sheriff's Office says Redwine was picked up by his father at the Durango-La Plata County airport. The following day, Dylan's mother reported him missing.
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