The Colony Hotel – which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as “probably the best cabaret on the planet” – plans another sizzling, song-filled season at the hotel’s celebrated Royal Room, featuring some really hot headliners straight from Manhattan’s most sophisticated nightspots and Broadway – including, in fact, a Royal Room regular who was a 2008 Tony Award nominee.

 “The Colony’s 2008-2009 Cabaret Season will be our biggest and best ever. Instead of having to fly up to New York City to see major cabaret stars at the Algonquin’s Oak Room, the Carlyle or Feinstein’s at the Regency, fans of the Great American Songbook now can enjoy many of the same extraordinary performers within the cozy confines of the Royal Room. I can guarantee the quality of these performers because I personally reviewed each one,” promises Roger Everingham, general manager of Palm Beach’s favorite boutique hotel, which has repeatedly earned the highly coveted “4-Diamond Rating,” from AAA.

Widely considered to be one of the top cabaret venues in the country, The Colony’s Royal Room has scheduled another audience-pleasing line-up of performers.   Manhattan’s most sophisticated cabaret singer Steve Ross has been lavishly praised by audiences and reviewers alike for his singing style and personal élan.  The show will be held on December 12th and 13th.

Reviews of Steve Ross include Philip Elwood in Chronicle Jazz: “No one performing today is his equal. They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore.” Backstage reported, “With the loss of Bobby Short, Steve Ross is the last apotheosis of the quintessential Manhattan piano man. He’s a throwback to something timeless, although future generations — having moved on — may not see it in that regard and will never know what they’ve missed.”  Variety said, “Suave and savvy…a staple of Manhattan’s cabaret scene for more than four decades. Ross exudes great charm, sings with an appealing light baritone and plays piano with a flowery grace and assurance. Ross balances an expansive body of songs from the 1920s and ’30s that reach forward into the more contemporary terrain of Jim Croce, Maury Yeston, and Stephen Sondheim.” Perhaps Cabaret Scenes said it best, “Watching Steve Ross is seeing a master rule his craft.”

During the Fall cabaret season, through December 2008, each of the cabaret performers will do an 8 p.m. show on Friday and Saturday — except for The Four Freshmen, who will perform Wednesday through Saturday, December 17-20.

During January through April 2009, the 8 p.m. shows will run Tuesday through Saturday, with a 10 p.m. late show on Friday and Saturday – except for Jack Jones (February 24 – March 7) who is not scheduled to perform any late shows.

For all Royal Room evening performances, the doors open at 6:45 p.m. for dinner and the show starts around 8.  To make reservations, call the hotel box-office at 561-659-8100 or send an email to robrussell@thecolonypalmbeach.com

“The Colony’s 2008-2009 Cabaret Season will be our biggest and best ever. Instead of having to fly up to New York City to see major cabaret stars at the Algonquin’s Oak Room, the Carlyle or Feinstein’s at the Regency, fans of the Great American Songbook now can enjoy many of the same extraordinary performers within the cozy confines of the Royal Room. I can guarantee the quality of these performers because I personally reviewed each one,” promises Roger Everingham, general manager of Palm Beach’s favorite boutique hotel, which has repeatedly earned the highly coveted “4-Diamond Rating,” from AAA.

Widely considered to be one of the top cabaret venues in the country, The Colony’s Royal Room has scheduled another audience-pleasing line-up of performers.   Manhattan’s most sophisticated cabaret singer Steve Ross has been lavishly praised by audiences and reviewers alike for his singing style and personal élan.  The show will be held on December 12th and 13th.

Reviews of Steve Ross include Philip Elwood in Chronicle Jazz: “No one performing today is his equal. They just don’t make ‘em like this anymore.” Backstage reported, “With the loss of Bobby Short, Steve Ross is the last apotheosis of the quintessential Manhattan piano man. He’s a throwback to something timeless, although future generations — having moved on — may not see it in that regard and will never know what they’ve missed.”  Variety said, “Suave and savvy…a staple of Manhattan’s cabaret scene for more than four decades. Ross exudes great charm, sings with an appealing light baritone and plays piano with a flowery grace and assurance. Ross balances an expansive body of songs from the 1920s and ’30s that reach forward into the more contemporary terrain of Jim Croce, Maury Yeston, and Stephen Sondheim.” Perhaps Cabaret Scenes said it best, “Watching Steve Ross is seeing a master rule his craft.”

During the Fall cabaret season, through December 2008, each of the cabaret performers will do an 8 p.m. show on Friday and Saturday — except for The Four Freshmen, who will perform Wednesday through Saturday, December 17-20.

During January through April 2009, the 8 p.m. shows will run Tuesday through Saturday, with a 10 p.m. late show on Friday and Saturday – except for Jack Jones (February 24 – March 7) who is not scheduled to perform any late shows.

The Colony Hotel – which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as “probably the best cabaret on the planet” – plans another sizzling, song-filled season at the hotel’s celebrated Royal Room, featuring some really hot headliners straight from Manhattan’s most sophisticated nightspots and Broadway – including, in fact, a Royal Room regular who was a 2008 Tony Award nominee.

For all Royal Room evening performances, the doors open at 6:45 p.m. for dinner and the show starts around 8.  To make reservations, call the hotel box-office at 561-659-8100.

The Key is to Buy at Pre-Sale Pricing

Panama real estate is red hot! We have read this from sources like ABC Nightline, The New York Times, The Washington Post, International Living, and the Wall Street Journal, to name just a few briefly. And if it is true that in Dubai you will find most of the Worlds construction cranes then Panama must be the second skyline filled with cranes. There’s construction everywhere. However if you try to book a hotel room in Panama City chances are you won’t find one. Recently the minister of tourism Ruben Blades published a report stating that there are only 17,000 hotel rooms in Panama, not quite enough for the double digits growth in tourism to the country. He stated that there is a deficit in hotel rooms of more than 20,000 rooms. And although we have a list of New Hotels that are in development in Panama, the demand is still higher than the supply. And we all know what that represents.

Even if we take into account All the New Hotels & rooms currently in development in Panama:

34 Rooms The Holiday Inn City at Knowledge Opening March 27, 2008

102 Rooms The Radisson Colon 2000 Hotel and Casino Opening April 15th, 2008

134 Rooms The Bristol Buenaventura Opening December, 2008

103 Rooms The Radisson Summit Golf And Resort Opening April 2009

80 Rooms The Panama Marriott ext. 376 total Opening late 2009

125 Rooms The LeMeridian Hotel Opening June 2009

128 New Rooms Courtyard by Marriott ext. 248 total Opening fall 2009

800 Rooms Megapolis Condo-Apart-Hotel Opening late 2009 FIRST PHASE

300 Rooms Renaissance Panama Opening late 2010

Condo Hotels represent a great Investment option, since demand for hotel rooms in Panama is higher and growing, and the inventory at hand cannot keep up with the demand for rooms. Condo Hotels have become the NEW BOOM in Investment Opportunities. For those of us that like cash generating Investments, and returns of at least 15% annually and higher; investing in a condo hotel in Panama , Now is an excellent opportunity!

Condo-Hotel’s Explained.

Condo-hotel’s are just like traditional hotels, however, each hotel room unit may belong to an individual owner, whereas in traditional hotels, there usually just one owner of the entire building.

Condo-hotel owners generally sign a contract with a management company to “operate and manage” the hotel facilities and each of the individual hotel rooms. This is done on a profit share basis, with anywhere from 50% to 75% of the rental income going to the individual unit owners. Additionally, some Condo-hotel management companies also pool the remaining annual net operating profits with an additional percentage being distributed at the end of the operating year to the owners. This percentage varies but can be as much as 15%. Additionally, condo-hotel owners get to use their hotel room units for limited number of days per year. Generally between 1 and 2 weeks. So if you plan to vacation in the destination where you own a Condo-hotel unit, this would be an added benefit.

Additional Benefits.

With traditional real estate investments, you are generally looking to cover your maintenance and monthly mortgage costs if financed and hoping to generate a positive monthly cash flow and hope to make a profit from the increase in value of the property over the time you own it. As any landlord will tell you managing a rental property can be a huge headache – maintenance, dealing with Tenants, collecting rent etc., and these headaches are multiplied if the property you own is in a country different from where you reside.

With Condo-hotels, all of these headaches are taken away from you. The professional management company that is managing the hotel, takes care of all of these day-to-day issues, and you don’t ever have to even think about it.

The Opportunity in Panama, is Now!

Recently there has been a huge demand for Hotel rooms in Panama due to the booming economy, increased Tourism, and plenty of Business travelers entering the country. The Panamanian Tourism Institute IPAT recently released a statement saying that based on the current growth trends of tourism there is a demand for an additional 20,000 hotel rooms over the coming years. With the current hotel occupancy rates at a steady 90% and above. And the constant infusion of foreign capital pouring into Panama, the construction boom, and mega investment projects like $5 + billion dollar expansion of the Panama Canal which is underway, The construction of the Panama International Merchandise Mart, the largest commercial structure in Latin America with 2 million square meters of construction 21,572,7820 square feet . Total investment is US$1 billion USD over a 3-year period, the development of the Panama-Pacific Special Economic Area [formerly Howard a U.S. Air Force base], a multi billion dollar real estate development underway by London Regional, and many more. Recently the company Caterpillar, which recently announced it was moving its regional headquarters to Panama, made a statement saying they alone would have a demand of approximately 12,000 room-nights per year!

ThinkPanama.com has reviewed the Condo-hotel offerings in Panama, and has selected two Condo-hotels to Promote: The Plaza Costa del Este, and The Orchid.

GUARANTEED Returns of 15% +

The Plaza, Costa del Este: This outstanding project combines 150 unique and contemporary executive hotel rooms and 44 private residences is located in the Costa del Este part of Panama City – an up and coming area with Residential and Commercial areas including a major Office park complex.

The Developers and Operators of The Plaza, have put together an incredible “Investor Incentive Program” unparalleled in the country. 15% Return on Investment GUARANTEED for 5 years! The pre-sale prices on these hotel Units start at just $193,000. In 5 years you would have recovered 50% of your total investment, plus owners get 70% of the rental income, and are allowed to use their units for one week a year. Even though this project will just break ground this year, you will start to receive your returns well before the hotel is open for business! Additionally, real estate prices in Panama still have a strong appreciation, so if you decide to sell out in 5 years, you’re guaranteed an excellent overall ROI.

Rubbing elbow with the stars: International Superstar and Grammy-award winning artist, Enrique Iglesias, and Latin Salsa sensation Gilberto Santa Rosa are confirmed owners of units in The Plaza. Enrique Iglesias bought the Penthouse and Gilberto Santa Rosa bought a residential unit in the development.

The Orchid.

This is the most recent project of Procasa Group launched , they launched their flagship Hotel-condo project “The Orchid” to a room full of Press and Industry Executives. The Orchid, a 200 room, Five-Star Condo-Hotel, will be located in the Financial district in Panama City, and will cater primarily to Business Travelers, boasting one of the best equipped Business Centers in the City.

The property will feature a full service Spa, Pool, Restaurants, Room Service, Gymnasium, Concierge service, housekeeping, etc.

Based on projections released by the company, owners can conservatively expect an average of 17% ROI , this is based on a very conservative 66% occupancy rate. The owners share of the rental income is set at 63%, with the balance to the Management Company. Pre Sale Prices Now start at $207,000, for a limited time.

For Reserve your units at Pre-Sale price contact Douglas M. Choy, Licensed Real Estate broker at ThinkPanama.com he will be happy to provide you with All information including cash flow plans for the condo hotel units, availability, current pricing, and negotiate on your behalf the down payment, payment terms, and conditions.

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Niagara Falls is a faction of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River in eastern side of North America, and on the border between the United States and Canada. It comprises three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls or Canadian Falls, the American Falls, and the smaller, Bridal Veil Falls. Niagara Falls is not only renowned for its beauty.

The Falls are a valuable source of hydroelectric power for both Ontario and New York. It has taken a painstaking effort and labor to preserve this natural wonder from commercial overdevelopment, while allowing for the needs of the area’s people. This has been a challenging project for environmental preservationists since the nineteenth century.

A popular tourist site for over a century now, the Falls are shared between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York.

Niagara Falls is a huge tourist attraction and also a popular destination for honeymooners. It is evident from the hundreds of thousands of tourists and couples that flock around this place and immerse themselves in the natural galore and mystifying waters.

But this place got this massive success and the tourist’s visits rose sharply in 1953 after the release of Niagara, a movie starring Marilyn Monroe. With time this place has witnessed many changes, and has transformed from a strategic military post to a prosperous trade center to finally a year round tourist destination.

To cater to the loads of tourists this place has come up with a number of good hotels and restaurants. And to add more spice to it you can find a number of Casinos as well. If you are interested in trying your luck then get along with any casino. The numbers of casinos here definitely don’t outnumber Las Vegas but the sheer fun and adventure definitely matches its charm.

So join the gang on the tables and try your luck. Win or lose at the table but end of the day this city makes you the real winner with the joy of enjoying every moment of your life here. If you have had enough of the casinos then try out these places of adventure, historical significance and mesmerizing waterfalls.

Lodging or finding a good hotel in the Niagara Falls is not a problem in case you have made prior reservations. Moreover as a visitor you can find hotels for every budget and if by any chance you are on a tight budget you can definitely find a suitable place in here. There is always a place for every budget.

Some of the regular facilities offered by the hotels in this tourist attraction include air conditioned rooms, car rentals, airport pick and drop facilities, swimming pools, health clubs, spas, restaurants etc. The restaurants here offer several delicacies including continental food. That means whatever your taste buds demand the restaurants here can fulfill the demands.

Explore every possibility with the finest restaurants in Niagara Falls hotels and Casinos. Reaching here is also convenient with it connected to the aerial routes from many locations around the globe.

Some of the recommended hotels and casinos in this place are Americana Resort, Americas Best Value Chalet Inn & Suites, Americas Best Value Gardens Inn, Best Western Falls view, Best western Fireside, Blue Moon Motel, Cadillac Motel, Comfort Inn Falls view, Comfort Inn Lundy’s Lane, Days Inn Falls view District, Days Inn North of Falls, Days Inn Suites by the Falls, Hampton Inn North of Falls, Happiness Inn, Hilton Falls view, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn by the Falls, Howard Johnson by the Falls, Kings Inn Near the Falls, Knights Inn by the Falls, Melody Motel, Michael’s Inn, Niagara Family Inn, Travelodge Bonaventure, Villager Lodge, Waldorf Motel, Waters Edge Inn, Willow Motel.

Niagara Falls is a faction of massive waterfalls located on the Niagara River in eastern side of North America, and on the border between the United States and Canada. Niagara Falls comprises three separate waterfalls: the Horseshoe Falls or Canadian Falls, the American Falls, and the smaller, Bridal Veil Falls. Niagara Falls is not only renowned for its beauty. The Falls are a valuable source of hydroelectric power for both Ontario and New York. It has taken a painstaking effort and labor to preserve this natural wonder from commercial overdevelopment, while allowing for the needs of the area’s people. This has been a challenging project for environmental preservationists since the nineteenth century. A popular tourist site for over a century now, the Falls are shared between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario and Niagara Falls, New York.

Niagara Falls is a huge tourist attraction and also a popular destination for honeymooners. It is evident from the hundreds of thousands of tourists and couples that flock around this place and immerse themselves in the natural galore and mystifying waters. But Niagara Falls got this massive success and the tourist’s visits rose sharply in 1953 after the release of Niagara, a movie starring Marilyn Monroe. With time Niagara Falls have witnessed many changes, and has transformed from a strategic military post to a prosperous trade center to finally a year round tourist destination.

To cater to the loads of tourists Niagara Falls have come up with a number of good hotels and restaurants. And to add more spice to it you can find a number of Casinos as well in Niagara Falls. If you are interested in trying your luck then get along with any casino in Niagara Falls. The numbers of casinos here definitely don’t outnumber Las Vegas but the sheer fun and adventure definitely matches its charm. So join the gang on the tables and try your luck. Win or lose at the table but end of the day this city makes you the real winner with the joy of enjoying every moment of your life here. If you have had enough of the casinos then try out these places of adventure, historical significance and mesmerizing waterfalls.

Lodging or finding a good hotel in the Niagara Falls is not a problem in case you have made prior reservations. Moreover as a visitor you can find hotels for every budget and if by any chance you are on a tight budget you can definitely find a suitable place in Niagara Falls. There is always a place for every budget in Niagara Falls. Some of the regular facilities offered by the hotels in Niagara Falls include air conditioned rooms, car rentals, airport pick and drop facilities, swimming pools, health clubs, spas, restaurants etc. The restaurants here offer several delicacies including continental food. That means whatever your taste buds demand the restaurants here can fulfill the demands. Explore every possibility with the finest restaurants in Niagara Falls hotels and Casinos. Reaching Niagara Falls is also convenient with it connected to the aerial routes from many locations around the globe. Some of the recommended hotels and casinos in Niagara Falls are Americana Resort, Americas Best Value Chalet Inn & Suites, Americas Best Value Gardens Inn, Best Western Falls view, Best western Fireside, Blue Moon Motel, Cadillac Motel, Comfort Inn Falls view, Comfort Inn Lundy’s Lane, Days Inn Falls view District, Days Inn North of Falls, Days Inn Suites by the Falls, Hampton Inn North of Falls, Happiness Inn, Hilton Falls view, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn by the Falls, Howard Johnson by the Falls, Kings Inn Near the Falls, Knights Inn by the Falls, Melody Motel, Michael’s Inn, Niagara Family Inn, Travelodge Bonaventure, Villager Lodge, Waldorf Motel, Waters Edge Inn, Willow Motel.

If you’re planning an overnight trip but not a camping excursion, you’re going to need a place to sleep. The internet brings an abundance of lodging choices right to our fingertips and it can be difficult to choose. Booking online can be a bit like rolling the dice, as you are leaving your experience in the hands of chance. There are a few top factors to consider when selecting a hotel.

Price

Hotel rooms are like automobiles – there are different classes in different price ranges that equate to different driving experiences. Your personal budget dictates which class you are going to choose. The number one consideration is how much money you have to spend; after determining your budget, the following five factors are going to be the real differentiators in selecting a winner. Fortunately for today’s traveler, online travel sites and computerized reservation systems have created a level of competition that allows you direct access to the best discounts hotels have available. Depending on the season, you may even be able to stay at a 5-star hotel for a 2-star price!

Facilities and Amenities

Amenities span the range of in-room conveniences such as hair dryers and coffee makers to on-site dining, shopping, fitness and indoor pool facilities. Just about every hotel room in the world comes with a television set, but not all offer internet connectivity. This is probably a must if you’re travelling on business. If you’re staying for a few days, or travelling with children, it’s usually helpful to look for a room equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. Consider the purpose of your trip and how much time you will be spending in the room. Amenities, such as free hot breakfast, are the nice little extras that can tip your decision between two hotels at the same price in the same general location.

Cleanliness

Hotels and motels are required to maintain at least a minimum standard of cleanliness, but some do a much better job than others. If you can, look at the level of maintenance on the overall property – if the whole place is in a state of disrepair, it’s likely they’re cutting corners on the washing and scrubbing too. Generally speaking, a higher price equals higher attention to detail. Not to say that you always have to stay in a brand-new hotel. On the other hand, some older hotels with a bit of wear and tear around the edges can be an excellent budget alternative to five-star joints. It all depends on the management. Look for customer reviews or other information that can give you clues about how clean is the property.

Services

Browse for services according to your personal preferences and the purpose of your trip. For example, if you’re on your honeymoon you might want a nice bottle of wine brought directly to your door, but if you just need a place to stay overnight on a quick business trip, you don’t really need room service. Of course, some degree of customer service would at least be appreciated in the form of, at the very least, someone at the front desk to answer any questions.

If you’re looking for true hotel-level service, beware of some extended stay or all suite hotels which may really be a time share or a condominium situation. These accommodations will offer a minimum amount of service, if any at all, and a frequent (but unadvertised) practice is cleaning the room and changing the bed sheets only once per week while you are there.

Accessibility

Depending on whether or not you’re equipped with a rental car, this may or may not be a pretty important factor. Even if you’re only on business, you’ve got to eat, so you’ll want to be able to quickly and easily make it around the local area and do some basic shopping. Of course, if you’re here on vacation, this is directly important. As close to the sand and surf as possible is really key if you’re making a trip to a tropical getaway. You don’t want a lengthy drive back to the hotel with sand in your shorts to be part of the itinerary.

Traveler Reviews

See a bargain that looks too good to be true, like a $49 hotel room in Midtown Manhattan? Read the reviews by other fellow travelers! The hotel could be cursed by low water pressure or unbearably slow elevators which may or may not be a deal breaker for you. At least you will know in advance and be able to make an informed decision. Another thing to look out for at low-price sites is whether your “dream” room has a private or a shared bath. Contrary to popular belief, not all hotel rooms come with a bathroom just for you! Of course most do, but in historic and extremely expensive destinations (such as New York City) older hotels with shared “facilities” do still exist.

It’s hard to recommend any one factor over any other and it’s probably best to look at all of them together. What might be right for one visitor might not really suit the needs of another. However, you can usually boil the bare essentials of selecting a hotel into the above considerations. You may place one at a higher priority than another, but all of these are, generally, pretty important to most travelers.

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 “The Colony’s 2008-2009 Cabaret Season will be our biggest and best ever. Instead of having to fly up to New York City to see major cabaret stars at the Algonquin’s Oak Room, the Carlyle or Feinstein’s at the Regency, fans of the Great American Songbook now can enjoy many of the same extraordinary performers within the cozy confines of the Royal Room. I can guarantee the quality of these performers because I personally reviewed each one,” promises Roger Everingham, general manager of Palm Beach’s favorite boutique hotel, which has repeatedly earned the highly coveted “4-Diamond Rating,” from AAA.

Widely considered to be one of the top cabaret venues in the country, The Colony’s Royal Room has scheduled another audience-pleasing line-up of performers.   Marianne Challis will perform Oct. 24-25 & Oct. 31-Nov. 1st.  Marianne Challis is an audience-wowing combination of sophisticated chanteuse and rib-ticking comedian. The refreshing and irreverent cabaret star, who is the vocal coach for numerous Broadway stars, performs an eclectic mix of new and classic tunes from the Great American Songbook.

Reviews of Marianne Challis: + New York Post: “Marianne Challis is Betty White in cabaret – spunky, bright, satirical… and she has Mermanish rhythms. This is truly a silver Challis.” + Opera News: “A blazing talent (that) connected profoundly with every song she tackled… Lovers of first-class pop singing should catch Marianne Challis at her next major engagement.” + Cabaret Scenes: “Like a fine wine (that has) continued to mature in a most satisfying way… and, being witty and personable, keeps her audience charmed as she segues from song to song with anecdotes and asides.”

During the Fall cabaret season (October-December 2008), each of the cabaret performers will do an 8 p.m. show on Friday and Saturday — except for The Four Freshmen, which will perform Wednesday through Saturday, December 17-20.

During January through April 2009, the 8 p.m. shows will run Tuesday through Saturday, with a 10 p.m. late show on Friday and Saturday – except for Jack Jones (February 24 – March 7) who is not scheduled to perform any late shows.

The Colony Hotel – which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as “probably the best cabaret on the planet” – plans another sizzling, song-filled season at the hotel’s celebrated Royal Room, featuring some really hot headliners straight from Manhattan’s most sophisticated nightspots and Broadway – including, in fact, a Royal Room regular who was a 2008 Tony Award nominee.

For all Royal Room evening performances, the doors open at 6:45 p.m. for dinner and the show starts around 8.  To make reservations, call the hotel box-office at 561.659.8100 or email them at robrussell@thecolonypalmbeach.com.

Marianne Challis will perform Oct. 24-25 & Oct. 31-Nov. 1st at the Royal Room of The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach.  Marianne Challis is an audience-wowing combination of sophisticated chanteuse and rib-ticking comedian. The refreshing and irreverent cabaret star, who is the vocal coach for numerous Broadway stars, performs an eclectic mix of new and classic tunes from the Great American Songbook.

Reviews of Marianne Challis: + New York Post: “Marianne Challis is Betty White in cabaret – spunky, bright, satirical… and she has Mermanish rhythms. This is truly a silver Challis.” + Opera News: “A blazing talent (that) connected profoundly with every song she tackled… Lovers of first-class pop singing should catch Marianne Challis at her next major engagement.” + Cabaret Scenes: “Like a fine wine (that has) continued to mature in a most satisfying way… and, being witty and personable, keeps her audience charmed as she segues from song to song with anecdotes and asides.”

 “The Colony’s 2008-2009 Cabaret Season will be our biggest and best ever. Instead of having to fly up to New York City to see major cabaret stars at the Algonquin’s Oak Room, the Carlyle or Feinstein’s at the Regency, fans of the Great American Songbook now can enjoy many of the same extraordinary performers within the cozy confines of the Royal Room. I can guarantee the quality of these performers because I personally reviewed each one,” promises Roger Everingham, general manager of Palm Beach’s favorite boutique hotel, which has repeatedly earned the highly coveted “4-Diamond Rating,” from AAA.

Widely considered to be one of the top cabaret venues in the country, The Colony’s Royal Room has scheduled another audience-pleasing line-up of performers.   During the Fall cabaret season (October-December 2008), each of the cabaret performers will do an 8 p.m. show on Friday and Saturday — except for The Four Freshmen, which will perform Wednesday through Saturday, December 17-20.

During January through April 2009, the 8 p.m. shows will run Tuesday through Saturday, with a 10 p.m. late show on Friday and Saturday – except for Jack Jones (February 24 – March 7) who is not scheduled to perform any late shows.

The Colony Hotel – which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as “probably the best cabaret on the planet” – plans another sizzling, song-filled season at the hotel’s celebrated Royal Room, featuring some really hot headliners straight from Manhattan’s most sophisticated nightspots and Broadway – including, in fact, a Royal Room regular who was a 2008 Tony Award nominee.

For all Royal Room evening performances, the doors open at 6:45 p.m. for dinner and the show starts around 8.  To make reservations, call the hotel box-office at 561.659.8100 or e-mail robrussell@thecolonypalmbeach.com