Efforts made by the proprietors and staff of the Grand Old Lady of the South West have paid off with Caves House Hotel in Yallingup being named as Western Australia’s Best Regional Venue at the AHA Aon Hotel and Hospitality Awards for Excellence last night.
Caves House Hotel Yallingup
The Best Regional Venue award is judged on how the venue caters for its specific local area, tourism appeal, natural ambience, popularity, atmosphere, food and beverage, staff, entertainment and community contribution.
The award win was significant for Seashells Hospitality Group, manager of Caves House Hotel for the past five years.
In accepting the award, Seashells Managing Director and Tourism Council President Paul King said the award was ironic and bittersweet given the Group had been managing the Hotel for receivers for the past two years. He made special acknowledgement of General Manager Stephen Sheridan and his team who will continue to run the pub from early December 2011 on the behalf of the receivers. Seashells will continue to run its award winning properties throughout the state.
The win was particularly important for the organisation and recognition for the skills of both the Seashells head office team and the Caves House Hotel team in managing regional properties in difficult times.
“Whilst the Hotel has been in the hands of receivers for approximately two years, our team at Caves House has proactively worked to sustain and grow the Hotel’s business and reputation.
“The focus over the past 12 months has been on the local community and the team has strived to create a new family-friendly dining style in keeping with Caves’ historic reputation as a great pub.
“This has succeeded and the Hotel has grown its local patronage as well as continuing to enjoy hosting people from across Western Australia celebrating weddings and special occasions, plus people visiting the region on holiday.
“I am so proud of our team at Yallingup and this award is a huge acknowledgement of their determination, pride and positive attitude over this time,” Paul said.
Amandah Ellis, Functions and Events Co-ordinator at Caves House Hotel, was a finalist for the AHA – HGT Hotel Industry Rising Star Award.
Seashells has been in the Tourism and Hospitality industry since 1989 and launched the Seashells brand in 1994, with the opening of the first Seashells Resort Apartments in Scarborough.
Seashells Scarborough is now complimented by properties in Yallingup, Mandurah and Broome.
Caves House Hotel in Yallingup, managed by the Seashells Hospitality Group, has been selected as a finalist for two awards in the 2011 AHA Hotel and Hospitality Awards for Excellence.
The prestigious awards acknowledge excellence in the hotel and hospitality industry throughout Western Australia, recognising the finest in hotels, accommodation
Caves House has a new Winter menu that is sure to warm your cockles. Choose from steaks, seafood, soups, winter salads, pizza, gourmet burgers and delicious desserts.
A new Winter stay offer from Seashells means there’s no reason to hibernate.
Stay for three nights but pay for only two at the spacious modern apartments at Seashells Mandurah, Scarborough and Yallingup.
The apartments are packed with warmth and are the perfect place to snuggle up on a cold night with a glass of West Australian red and use as a base for sunny beach strolls, gourmet dining experiences and local sightseeing.
The offer is valid for bookings until 30 November 2011, subject to availability, for new bookings only, and accommodation nights must be taken concurrently. It is not available in conjunction with any other offer.
At Seashells Yallingup the Stay Three, Pay Two offer is for one-bedroom apartments only.
Seashells Hospitality Group is one of Western Australia’s leading hospitality management companies and has won many awards for the quality, service and style of its 4.5 star AAA-rated modern family-friendly accommodation.
Organising a business meeting or conference can be a stressful experience, so Seashells has created the perfect solution with a complimentary two-night stay special designed to make business more pleasurable.
Any conferences booked from now to be held between May and August 2011 at Seashells Mandurah or Seashells Yallingup and Caves House will receive a complimentary two-night gift voucher for a stay at the same property.
Now meeting organisers can treat themselves with a relaxing break after the work is done. The free accommodation package includes late check-out and wine on arrival.
Seashells is also offering discounts on delegate room rates for new meeting bookings.
The award-winning Seashells Mandurah enjoys an absolute beachfront position on Comet Bay and adjacent to Mandurah Ocean Marina. The hotel has state-of-the-art conferencing facilities with modern audio-visual equipment. With a capacity of 150 the room can be setup to suit your needs.
Seashells Yallingup and historic Caves House, in the heart of the Margaret River wine region, offers two meeting rooms, quality catering using local produce, friendly restaurant and bar surrounded by 4½ hectares of beautiful heritage-listed gardens. The two stylish art deco function rooms cater for between 20 and 150 guests with a range of modern facilities and dining options.
This special is valid for new bookings between May and August 2011 for meeting bookings with a minimum of 10 delegates and five room reservations per night.
For further information contact Seashells’ business development manager Michelle Taylor on 0437 887 405, +61 8 9205 6015, email mtaylor@seashells.com.au.
Creams and Moisturizers – Alpha hydroxyl acid (AHAs) based creams are known to help fade away stretch marks to some extent. They cannot prevent the stretch marks from appearing but can reduce their ugly appearance.
Laser surgery – Some people resort to laser surgery to get rid of the stretch marks; however, it is important to note that laser surgery can only diminish their appearance, but cannot really remove them altogether.
Surgery – A very extreme and expensive option indeed, it can help to get rid of stretch marks below the belly button.
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks At Home
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks #1: Request for Tretinoin Cream
Request a dermatologist to prescribe tretinoin cream. Tretinoin assists reconstruct the skin’s collagen and lessen the look of stretch marks. This process performs excellently on fresh stretch marks, commonly those that are below than six weeks old and are still red or pink in color.
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks #2: Discuss about Microdermabrasion
Talk about microdermabrasion with your dermatologist. This alternative performs by means of utilizing small crystals to buff the skin’s exterior and slacken off the topmost coating. A vacuum tube eliminates the crystals, letting new skin development. Microdermabrasion performs excellently for mature stretch marks, thus this might not be an alternative for fresh stretch marks.
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks Fast
Aloe Vera: This is an age-long and one of the naturally effective healing agents, and it is perfect for smoothing and repairing scarred skins. Aloe Vera has proved to be an extremely fast healer and it is known to be useful for scrapes, tears as well as cuts. This is not a new method and it has been in use over the years to help in healing and reducing of any scarring tissues. The inbuilt agents contained in Aloe Vera can also not only cure and remove stretch marks, but they also prevent them from reappearing again.
Rub vitamin E gel into the stretch marks on your thighs. Vitamin E helps get rid of the stretch marks on your thighs by increasing the rate at which your skin cells produce. The faster your cells grow, the faster you can get rid of your stretch marks. The new skin cells repair the damaged tissue at the very root where your stretch marks form. Buy a bottle of vitamin E gel caps and poke holes into several. Squeeze out the liquid inside until you have a fair amount of liquid, enough to rub into all the stretch marks on your inner thighs. Let the liquid evaporate into your skin. The author of “Prescription for Natural Cures,” James Balch says you should put the vitamin E on your stretch marks two times a day.
Hydrate your body. The Mayo Clinic says you should drink at least 64 ounces of water every day to keep your body hydrated. This is essential for getting rid of the stretch marks on your inner thighs because hydrated skin is soft and “moisturized” skin that nourishes the roots of your skin where your stretch marks form. The Cleveland Clinic says when you hydrate your skin cells, you can stop stretch marks from forming and fade ones that are already on your inner thighs.
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks On Bum
Laser Resurfacing
Several types of laser treatments have shown some success with getting rid of stretch marks or at least improving their appearance, although these methods are often quite expensive. Pulsed dye laser therapy penetrates the top layer of the skin to stimulate the growth of new tissue directly in the dermis layer, where the marks are found. This method may cause bruising and change the color of the skin, and may need to be repeated for best results.
Fractional laser resurfacing, also called fractional photothermolysis, works by causing microscopically small wounds in the skin, prompting the body to make new collagen. Studies have found that this method is effective in reducing the appearance and texture of stretch marks in the majority of patients. Side effects include some redness and swelling, and it usually takes several months for improvements to be seen.
Surgery
The only guaranteed option to completely remove stretch marks is through surgery, although this is not always practical, depending on where the marks are. Those on the lower stomach can be removed with a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, in which a portion of the skin on the abdomen is cut away. If the person has striae from gaining weight quickly and has since lost weight, stretch marks may be removed along with loose skin with body-contouring surgery. Surgery is often the most expensive of treatments, and will require a fairly extensive recovery time. Before resorting to cosmetic surgery, patients should discuss all appropriate treatments with a dermatologist.
How to Get Rid of Stretch Marks On Face
Drink Water: Keep yourself well hydrated with water and fruit juices to make your skin look younger and maintain the elasticity. This would prevent further appearance of stretch marks if you lose weight again.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels are a more extreme measure for treating stretch marks on the thighs. The procedure requires a visit to a dermatologist and may require a follow-up appointment. The dermatologist applies a liquid solution that burns the top layer of skin, causing it to blister and peel. This damage stimulates the body to produce more collagen to heal the area and create a new layer of skin. Chemical peels are not effective on every type of stretch mark, however, because they only affect the topmost layer of the skin.
Exfoliation
Because the thighs tend to be an area where fat collects and elasticity can break down, it can help the skin’s condition to exfoliate it. You can buy an all-natural product from the Aveeno, Neutrogena, Oil of Olay or Burt’s Bees lines and add a homemade mix to boost its power to attack stretch marks. Begin with the exfoliant and add the gel from a vitamin E capsule, aloe vera gel, cod liver oil and olive oil. Rubbing this mixture on the skin in a circular motion can slough off dead skin cells and get the blood circulating.
Escape to Seashells Broome this Valentine’s Day for a taste of sugar, spice and all things nice – from only $99 a night.
Enjoy complimentary chocolates for a sweet fix and a bottle of sparking wine to spice things up.
Seashells Broome’s tropical lagoon pool, nearby Cable Beach and spacious apartment accommodation will ensure a restful stay, at only $99 per night.
Seashells Broome is perfect for couples wanting to indulge in this tropical paradise. Stylish, self-contained bungalows and apartments are nestled among tropical gardens only 300 metres from Broome’s famous Cable Beach.
This offer is available for a limited time and is valid for a minimum two-night stay between February 11 and 15, 2011 in a one-bedroom spa apartment.
The Valentine’s offer is subject to availability, is for new bookings only, and accommodation nights must be taken concurrently. It is not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Seashells provides 4.5 star, AAA-rated modern family-friendly accommodation.
Seashells Hospitality Group is one of Western Australia’s leading hospitality management companies and has won many awards for quality, service and style.
Book here or call Seashells Broome on +61 8 9192 6111 or Central Reservations on 1800 800 850.
Seashells also provides spacious apartment accommodation on the coast in Yallingup, Scarborough and Mandurah.
There were no crocodile tears at Seashells Broome today following a check-in with a difference.
General Manager Deb Williams was working in her office, when she suddenly spotted one of her guests with a baby crocodile, which was making it’s way across the property’s front entry.
“I’ve been working here for four years, and have never seen anything like this before,” Deb said.
“We brought it inside and managed to put it in the first thing I could find – an esky – and called the Malcolm Douglas Broome Crocodile Park for assistance.
“They came round and collected it straight away and will keep it at the park.
“I’m glad it was OK and didn’t make it as far as our tropical swimming pool!”
According to the Park’s wildlife officer, the croc appeared a little malnourished and looked as if it had been on its own for some time.
Seashells Broome is located just 300 metres from the stunning Cable Beach and provides a choice of 4.5 star AAA rated fully self-contained apartments and bungalows.
