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RENO – The search for an escaped Nevada prisoner convicted of murder in the 2007 Luxor bombing in Las Vegas was ongoing Wednesday – at least five days since the inmate was last accounted for. Porfirio Duarte-Herrera, 42, has been missing since Friday evening from the Southern Desert Correctional Center in Indian Springs, a medium-security facility northwest of Las Vegas, according to the Nevada Department of Corrections. But prison officials did not notice Duarte-Herrera was missing until a 7 a.m. headcount on Tuesday. At the time of the escape, he was serving a life sentence at the Southern Nevada prison for his 2009 conviction in Clark County. Duarte-Herrera is 5-foot-4, 135 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. He has no tattoos. Authorities said he should be considered dangerous and should not be approached. Ins...

ROANOKE Co., Va. (WDBJ) - Federal officials in western Virginia are moving to seize a Roanoke County motel they describe as a haven for drugs and commercial sex trafficking. Tuesday afternoon, they said they are also sending a message to other business owners in the region who are profiting from criminal activity. U.S. Attorney Chris Kavanaugh said between 2018 and 2020, the Knights Inn was the base of operations for a drug trafficker who distributed heroin, powder cocaine and crack cocaine in the region. But that wasn't all the investigation uncovered. The motel, he said, was also a center of commercial sex trafficking. "The U.S. has given notice to the owner and operator of this facility of our intent to seize and civilly forfeit the property," Kavanaugh said during a news conference outside the motel. "Our investigation revealed the owner and operator of this property was aware of the narcotics distribution and sex trafficking that occurred here at the Knights Inn...

There's no doubt that Machu Picchu rightly earns first place as the must-see site in Peru's Sacred Valley. When exploring the country's legendary spiritual center, however, another stop that should top any discerning traveler's list is Tambo Del Inka. Offering luxurious accommodation, a sumptuous spa and authentic Peruvian fine-dining fare, this property is a standout. Here are five reasons Tambo Del Inka is the best resort and spa in Peru's Sacred Valley. Tambo Del Inka Resort and Spa Lobby Tambo Del Inka Resort and Spa The Hotel When you first come upon Tambo del Inka, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, it's impossible not to be awe-struck. Tucked into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the property rests on the banks of the bucolic Vilcanota river with the majestic Andean Highlands mountains as a backdrop. Gardens, terraced lawns (a nod to Machu Picchu perhaps?), pockets of forest and a languorous lagoon greet guests as they approach the pro...

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Florida man does well. James Saneholtz, of Sarasota, Florida, hit a royal flush while playing Mississippi Stud to capture a mega progressive jackpot of $154,571 Monday at Paris Las Vegas, according to a Caesars Entertainment spokesperson. James Saneholtz, of Sarasota, Florida, hit a royal flush while playing Mississippi Stud to capture a mega progressive jackpot of $154,571 Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at Paris Las Vegas. (Caesars Entertainment) Saneholtz said he is planning to put his winnings toward a new house that he and his wife are building. Winners across the Las Vegas Valley California A visitor from Hawaii finds success with the Gold Standard. Ho'omaika'i 'ana to this winner from Hawai'i who hit the GOLD STANDARD 💰 Grand Jackpot and collected an astronomical $19,051.56 off a $10 bet! 💲 pic.twitter.com/2hZrQvayjs — California Hotel & Casino (@thecalcasino) September 27, 2022 Flamingo Fun...

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Best Western and Days Inn hotels at Valley Plaza, 5217 and 5221 Bay City Road, have been condemned by the City of Midland. An Aug. 25 letter from City of Midland Chief Building Official Steve Taglauer to hotel owner Bhavin P. Patel of SUBH Hospitality, Inc., and LABH Hospitality, Inc., was provided to the Daily News by the City Attorney's office. The letter informed Patel that the buildings would be condemned as of 8 a.m. Aug. 26. Best Western Violation Letter by Dave Clark on Scribd The letter detailed a long list of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, fire, and water distribution issues that must be resolved before the hotels can be reopened. It also said that the letter is not intended to be an "exhaustive list of deficient items." City of Midland Building Department and the Midland Fire Department...

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Henderson Park , a London investment manager, has received $87 million in financing through FS Credit Real Estate Income Trust for the acquisition of the Mandarin Oriental , a 373-room hotel in Washington, D.C., that sold for $139 million. Mandarin Oriental International sold the nine-story property, which was built in 2004. JLL represented the seller in the deal and arranged the financing. No loan details were revealed. Henderson Park will rebrand the hotel as Salamander Washington D.C ., under the management of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, according to JLL. "Washington, D.C., continues to be a highly coveted global investment market, ranking fourth behind London, New York and Tokyo in terms of liquidity year-to-date," Gilda Perez-Alvarado , JLL's global CEO for hotels and hospitality, said in a prepared statement. "Despite capital markets headwinds, we continue to see strong global demand for extraordinary hotel assets such as the Mandarin O...

NAPLES, Fla. — Local non-profit The Brotherhood Ride and Florida Gulf Coast University PIKE are working together to host their first 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. The Brotherhood Ride is a local organization that works to honor fallen first responders through bike ride events every year. In partnership with the FGCU PIKE fraternity, Brotherhood Ride is inviting all first responders and the public to honor 9/11 victims this year. The stair climb will be held at the Naples Grande Beach Resort on September 11 at 7:30 a.m. Those who wish to participate must register with a donation, starting at $1, which will benefit The Brotherhood Ride. Participants can choose from three events to compete in. There will be a 30 and 50-mile bike ride event, a 110-flight stair climb and a car rally. To register, visit this link. Local non-profit will host first annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - FOX 4 News Fort Myers WFTX

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Travel to Southeast Asia is picking up again, and an island known for snorkeling and diving, part of a popular circuit, wants tourists back. But can development and nature stay in balance? On the high-speed ferry from Koh Samui, one of Thailand's biggest islands, to the smaller neighbor of Koh Tao, known for its budget scuba diving and snorkeling and idyllic beaches and bays, it seemed like old times. The double-decker catamaran was nearly full, the bow and main cabin piled with backpacks and roller bags as the 300-plus-seat boat cut through the glittering azure sea. And when the mostly white, mostly European travelers, many of them families, filed into the searing sunshine one afternoon in late August and onto Koh Tao's weathered wooden pier, it was crammed with travelers waiting under a long blue canopy to board. But looks can be deceiving. On Koh Tao, as throughout Thailand and much of Southeast Asia, tourism's comeback has been slow. While travelers crowded the dock for...

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Henderson Park , a London investment manager, has received $87 million in financing through FS Credit Real Estate Income Trust for the acquisition of the Mandarin Oriental , a 373-room hotel in Washington, D.C., that sold for $139 million. Mandarin Oriental International sold the nine-story property, which was built in 2004. JLL represented the seller in the deal and arranged the financing. No loan details were revealed. Henderson Park will rebrand the hotel as Salamander Washington D.C ., under the management of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, according to JLL. "Washington, D.C., continues to be a highly coveted global investment market, ranking fourth behind London, New York and Tokyo in terms of liquidity year-to-date," Gilda Perez-Alvarado , JLL's global CEO for hotels and hospitality, said in a prepared statement. "Despite capital markets headwinds, we continue to see strong global demand for extraordinary hotel assets such as the Mandarin O...

Cabin Fever: In fall, the luxe guest cabins at Savage River Lodge are surrounded by colorful foliage. Frostburg, Maryland Smack in the middle of more than 700 acres of Maryland state forest, Savage River Lodge is a popular place to stay when the colors start changing in mid-­September through their peak, usually in mid-October. Guests can choose from 18 two-story luxury log cabins and eight glamping yurts. There's a welcoming central lodge for gathering. Despite its low-key nature, the dining room turns out elevated New American cuisine such as vegan red-lentil curry and wild-boar ragu. Drive time from DC: About three hours. What's nearby: Hikers are within driving distance of the highest points in Maryland (Backbone Mountain), West Virginia (Spruce Knob), and Pennsylvania (Mount Davis). Autumn activity: There are nearly 100 geocaches within ten miles. For newbies, the lodge offers instruction, and it rewards you with a glass of wine when you find the four nea...

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Henderson Park , a London investment manager, has received $87 million in financing through FS Credit Real Estate Income Trust for the acquisition of the Mandarin Oriental , a 373-room hotel in Washington, D.C., that sold for $139 million. Mandarin Oriental International sold the nine-story property, which was built in 2004. JLL represented the seller in the deal and arranged the financing. No loan details were revealed. Henderson Park will rebrand the hotel as Salamander Washington D.C ., under the management of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, according to JLL. "Washington, D.C., continues to be a highly coveted global investment market, ranking fourth behind London, New York and Tokyo in terms of liquidity year-to-date," Gilda Perez-Alvarado , JLL's global CEO for hotels and hospitality, said in a prepared statement. "Despite capital markets headwinds, we continue to see strong global demand for extraordinary hotel assets such as the Mandarin Ori...

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Jade Mountain's recent entry to the Regenerative Travel portfolio of sustainable hotels brings attention to the continually evolving eco efforts of a resort placing care for the island at the core of its newest endeavors. Understandably a favorite among the jet-set, Jade Mountain has long garnered global attention for its distinct architectural design, almost brutalist in its unique style, and breath-taking setting on lush hillside rising up from the estate's sandy shores. Far-reaching views take in the forested valley and Caribbean Sea along with this island's iconic twin peaks, the Pitons. Set above its sister resort, Anse Chastanet, the panoramic property is a part of a sprawling 600-acre estate made up of thick jungle leading down the hillside to idyllic coastline and former plantations now overgrown with wild tropical plant-life. A reservoir dating back to the 18 th century in the Anse Mamin valley has been restored to provide freshwater, which is treated an...