"In this engrossing and gripping fantasy set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Others series, an inn owner and her friends must find a killer-before it's too late.... Crowbones will gitcha if you don't watch out! Deep in the territory controlled by the Others-shape-shifters, vampires, and even deadlier paranormal beings-Vicki DeVine has made a new life for herself running The Jumble, a rustic resort. When she decides to host a gathering...

With over 180 color photographs and extensive commentary, this book showcases the beauty of Japanese inn, or ryokan. Featured are both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters. The photographs...

Learn how to step back and analyse your hospitality property objectively. Opening, developing and operating your hotel, resort, inn, bed and breakfast or vacation home is often a work of dedication and passion, so much so that it is easy to get lost in your surroundings. In this book, I will challenge you to step back and look at your property as an outsider, the big picture. You may be surprised at what you find.How Does Your Property CompareHow...

Effective communication is crucial for the success of any hotel. resort, inn, bed & breakfast, vacation rental. It ensures that guests have a positive experience and that all staff members are on the same page when it comes to providing top-notch service. Additionally, effective communication helps to build trust and loyalty among guests, which can lead to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth recommendations. Good communication also helps...

Cannonball into a refreshing pool, relax in natural hot springs, experience the excitement of open water, and feel the sea breeze on your face - the allure of waves and experiences in water are at the heart of The Joy of Water. Featuring personal stories about the exhilarating, restorative, formative power of water. Whether you're a thrill seeker or looking relax and recharge, these destinations and activities inspire readers to get back in the water....

Julienne is snow bound in the middle of the Rocky Mountains with a killer striking at will. Julienne LaMere gets to attend a Resort Management conference at a prestigious ski resort in the Colorado Mountains. What should be an enjoyable getaway attending workshops by day and shopping and enjoying the resort by night comes to a screeching halt when a loud-mouthed guest is murdered plus the roads and town shut down for an epic blizzard. In addition...

With hundreds of photographs, this spa guidebook presents the best quality spas in Australia-from Queensland's palm-fringed coast to Tasmania's wild mountain wilderness. Australia is blessed with a mind-boggling array of spas in a multitude of shapes, sizes, and locations. Even if it were possible to visit a different spa each month, it would take several years to experience the varied delights of every Australian spa. From just four spas in the late...

Inaugurated in 1877 as a camp meeting ground by eastern Massachusetts residents who believed in communication with the dead, Onset quickly emerged as the nation's leading spiritualist summer community. By 1900, however, spiritualism had been overwhelmed by an influx of tourists, and Onset subsequently developed as a secular summer resort noted for its scenic bluffs, recreational pursuits, and beaches. At this same time, neighboring Point Independence...

Montana's hot springs and hot water resorts bubble with fascinating histories of medical cures, Native American legends, glittering spas, and isolated wilderness soaks. These Montana hot springs provided soothing cures for the aches and pains of Native Americans and early Montana pioneers. A few of the crude bathhouses built by miners and settlers gave way to ornate bathing resorts, replete with some of the most elegant furnishings and facilities...

Everyone needs a break to relax and rejuvenate-and a visit to a Thai spa is the perfect way to do this. Thailand is home to many of the best spas and spa treatments in the world, and Thailand's Luxury Spas presents the very best options available in that country. For those who cannot make it to Thailand, this new book presents detailed, easy-to-follow recipes for many of the traditional Thai healing therapies practiced there-you can pamper yourself...