Travelore Report, Monthly In Print Since 1971: TRAVELORE DESTINATION REPORT: Niagara And Buffalo,...

Travelore Report, Monthly In Print Since 1971: TRAVELORE DESTINATION REPORT: Niagara And Buffalo,...: Niagara Falls photo by Allen Barkus, #NiagaraFallsUSA A recent visit to the Niagara and Buffalo region of New York demonstrated a revita...

TRAVELORE DESTINATION REPORT: Niagara And Buffalo, New York #NiagaraFallsUSA, #DelawareNorth

Niagara Falls photo by Allen Barkus, #NiagaraFallsUSA

A recent visit to the Niagara and Buffalo region of New York demonstrated a revitalization that is attracting visitors from around the world to view the breathtaking Niagara Falls, experience the dining options, learn about the important history of the gateway to the U.S., experience the exceptional museums, and important architectural sites.

The Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in the United States, established in 1885, and provides the best opportunity to view the Falls from many perspectives. Be prepared to get wet for the best way to experience the Falls, our favorite is the Cave of the Winds tour. The Cave of the Winds allows  visitors to walk up to the base of the Bridal Veil Falls on a series of redwood decks, water crashing on them. For safety a very nice secure pair of sandals are provided that you are welcome to take home with you as a souvenir of your visit, something you'll actually want to use when you return home. The Maid of the Mist boat rides are also highly recommended, sailing continually since 1846.



Where to stay while in Niagara Falls...We stayed at the Giacomo Boutique Hotel, with very large comfortable rooms and a rooftop lounge for viewing the Falls. A hot breakfast is included with your stay and it is recommended you visit  the Patisserie at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute for fresh baked pastries. For more details please visit: www.thegiacomo.com

Lobster Bread Pudding

For dinner we recommend Savor at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute for creative cuisine with an artful mix of flavors and presentation. One of the more unique presentations was the starter of Lobster Bread Pudding with wild mushrooms, truffled cream and sweet soy. Also recommended are the wines by their culinary program; we enjoyed the Riesling. For dessert we enjoyed their Pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust, candied spaghetti squash, butternut squash ribbons, acorn squash crisp, and creme fraiche.  For more details please visit: www.nfculinary.org

Another recommended site to visit is Old Fort Niagara,within Niagara State Park, on the edge of Lake Ontario. There you will take part in an interactive experience to learn about its French, British, and Native American influences and its use starting in the 1700's through the 1960's. For more details please visit: www.oldfortniagara.org











Moving on to nearby Buffalo, now going through its long awaited revival. The centerpiece of the Buffalo revival is the new Westin Buffalo at 250 Delaware Avenue, also the home of Delaware North. Delaware North is one of the largest employers in Buffalo and the management company of the new hotel and also manages the concessions of the Niagara State Park. The Westin Buffalo has 116 oversized guestrooms and suites featuring industry standards including the signature Heavenly Bed and invigorating Heavenly Bath, 24 hour room service and an exceptional health club. Patina 250, the Westin's restaurant is establishing itself as one of the premiere dining destinations in the city.

Typical of what you can expect at Patina 250 is their house speciality of roasted duck with spaetzle, mushrooms, and huckleberry compote.

For more details about the Westin Buffalo please visit:
www.westinbuffalo.com

There are a few 'must visit' places to visit while in Buffalo, one is Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex. The ventilation system of the main house demonstrates his unique attention to details in every part of the complex. Wright once called the Martin Complex "the most perfect thing of its kind in the world-a domestic symphony". For more details please visit: www.darwinmartinhouse.com

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Albright-Knox Art Gallery is also a must visit for art lovers visiting Buffalo, founded in 1862,
and one of the country's oldest art institutions focusing on contemporary and modern art. For more details please visit: www.albrightknox.org








For more details about planning your trip to Niagara and Buffalo please visit:
Www.VisitBuffaloNiagara.Com, and Www.NiagaraFallsStatePark.Com

Millennium Hotels And Resorts Offers "Spring Blooms” Package With Rates Starting At $79 From NYC To LA At 14 US Hotels

Get ready to push winter jackets aside and smell the roses! Starting March 1, 2015, Millennium Hotels and Resorts will fuel travelers’ wanderlust with its “Spring Blooms” package, featuring 10 percent off Best Flexible Rates, 10 percent off Food & Beverage, complimentary Wi-Fi and rates starting at just $79 per room per night ($199 in gateway cities).

Magnolias in Manhattan, poppies in LA, and fresh snowmelt waterfalls in Boulder are just a few springtime highlights to enjoy once travelers shake off the winter doldrums.  Spring in New York City is unlike anywhere else, and visitors of The Premier Hotel New York can take advantage of the outdoors by appreciating the picture-worthy vistas at Macy’s Flower Show taking place March 22-April 4. Or, enjoy the downtown location of the celebrated Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, just a quick stroll to the Museum of Contemporary Art and the acclaimed Los Angeles Music Center.  Colorado visitors can mingle with artists, food vendors and more on the famous Pearl Street marketplace and enjoy Rocky Mountain views at the refurbished Millennium Harvest House Boulder.  Those looking for fun and sun will find it at The McCormick Scottsdale, an idyllic lakeside retreat with stunning newly renovated accommodations framed by views of Camelback Lake and the McDowell and Camelback Mountains. Guests of Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago can indulge in warmer-weather retail therapy and stroll Magnificent Mile featuring stores such as Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Cartier.  Find the perfect springtime moment in these cities or at other Millennium hotels located in Anchorage, Buffalo, Boston, Cincinnati, Durham, Minneapolis or Nashville.

Parents can make their spring stay extra sweet for little ones with the Ask Alfred Children’s Concierge program, featuring the signature Alfred bear as part of a custom-designed children’s amenity kit, in partnership with leading toy company Melissa & Doug® and organic candy maker Surf Sweets®. For an additional $15 per child, kids will receive a cinch backpack filled with goodies including: a cuddly Alfred bear, Surf Sweets® Gummy Bears, a Melissa & Doug® crayon activity set, Alfred’s Lovable Stickables and a set of 12 collectible Color Me postcards. Millennium Hotels and Resorts will donate $2 from each Ask Alfred amenity sold to The Dream Factory, which grants the dreams of critically and chronically ill children.

The “Spring Blooms” package is valid from March 1 to May 31, 2015 and is subject to availability. M&C Loyalty Club members enjoy a complimentary upgrade to the next room category when booking this package. Terms and Conditions apply. For reservations, call 1-866-866-8086 or visit www.millenniumhotels.com.

About Millennium Hotels and Resorts North America:
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C), listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996, is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and/or operates a worldwide portfolio of over 100 hotels across seven distinct global brands – Grand Millennium, Millennium, Grand Copthorne, Copthorne, M Hotel, Studio M and Kingsgate – throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and North America.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) was established as a global brand by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc to provide a common marketing and operating platform across its entire portfolio.  Founded on the philosophy of genuine hospitality, this dynamic hospitality group has an outstanding reputation for excellence, taking pride in exceeding the needs of its business and leisure travelers.  The strategic locality of its properties in gateway cities such as London, Paris, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok makes MHR the perfect address to conduct your business or indulge yourself while on holiday.

Established in the United States in 2000, the North American arm of MHR includes a portfolio 14 hotels in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Anchorage, Boulder, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Durham, Minneapolis, Nashville and Scottsdale.  www.millenniumhotels.com