EXQUISITE HOTELS AND RESORTS
REPRESENTED BY MOIRA FITZPATRICK
Moira Fitzpatrick Presents Exciting Getaways
Dear Colleague,
Whether you are planning a spring vacation to a top destination in Europe – Paris, Florence, Côte d'Azur, Tuscany -- luxury camping in Canada's West Coast wilderness, outdoor recreation in the Canadian Rockies, a wedding at an idyllic beach resort in the Caribbean or a visit to our new property, Sant Pere del Bosc on Spain's Costa Brava. – we have it all covered!
This is a perfect time for US travelers planning to visit Canadian and European destinations offering excellent prices due to a favorable $US exchange rate.
Thank you for your great loyalty and support of our properties -- we hope to help you plan some exciting trips in the next few months. Here are a few amazing travel suggestions: La Villa Maillot, Paris, is offering travel agencies that book directly with Moira Fitzpatrick 20% commission - bookings must be consumed before May 1, 2016 and 15% commission for stays between July 12 - Aug 21st. The 40th Schneider Electric Paris Marathons takes place Sunday, Apr 3, 2016, and there are still rooms available for The Marathon Pack that includes daily breakfast, served from 5:30 am the day of the race; Powerade and Vittel drinks during stay; in-room post-run Ice Bath; pre- and post-run massage on request (extra charge); workout training session at Bois de Boulogne; late check out, subject to availability, rates from 264€, single or double occupancy. Please contact Moira for more details on the Family Stay, from 284€/night for two rooms.
Le Mas de Pierre, French Riviera, is offering a Family Easter Package (Apr 9 - May 7) that includes 1 night accommodation for 2 adults & two children (Junior Suite or adjoining rooms), surprise gift, buffet breakfast, 3-course lunch or dinner, complimentary WIFI & access to Kid's Club (Apr 22-May 7); amenities; shuttle to St. Paul Village and new shopping mall. Cost starts at 645€. The total package is commissionable at 10%.
East Winds, St. Lucia (www.eastwinds.com) East Winds was rated Best Hotel in St. Lucia by achieving gold status in 2015, with its prestigious placing among the Top Ten Resorts in all of the Caribbean by US News & World Report Travel. Also awarded 2 Trip Advisor awards: #8 hotel in the Caribbean; #12 Hotel for Best Service in the Caribbean; the only hotel in Saint Lucia to be listed in the Top 25 Hotels in Caribbean. The hugely popular 25th Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2016 (Apr 29 - May 8) will feature over 50 world-acclaimed entertainers, artisans and musicians./span>
Manoir Hovey Lesley Chesterman, Special to Montreal Gazette, describes Le Hatley at Manoir Hovey: "Hard to beat the sheer glamour factor at this Relais & Châteaux country inn. The hotel is all bucolic-chic and the dining room offers contemporary Québécois cuisine of the highest level. Always a treat to dine at Hovey." Stay for 3 nights, pay for 2 includes fine cuisine dinner and full gourmet breakfast on the first two nights, through June 16. Free night not applicable on Saturdays. Cost is $340 pp dbl.
The Post Hotel, boasting one of the top three wine lists in all of Canada, has won yet another – its 14th – Grand Award from Wine Spectator's 2016 Restaurant Wine List Awards Also, the Post Hotel & Spa is listed among the Top 13 Restaurants for Apres-Ski Wine Bliss by Wine Spectator. Looking forward to spring - the 12th Wine Summit Lake Louise will be held at the Post Hotel & Spa from May 26 – 29, 2016. A regular guest of past Wine Summits, Moira Fitzpatrick offers high praise: "Fantastic wines, amazing food, masterful orchestration and I met some lovely people; a BIG thank you to all."
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro is offering Spring Temptations – stay for two or more nights and receive 20% discount. All rooms include welcome drink, gourmet breakfast and fresh fruit, flowers and prosecco in room upon arrival. Valid Mar 29 – May 3, 2016. The resort re-opened March 24th and is proud to announce that it is a new member of Virtuoso.
Sant Pere del Bosc, a new addition to MF's portfolio of properties, is located one hour's drive from Barcelona on Spain's Costa Brava, and is offering a Romantic Package for two which includes 2 night's accommodation, breakfast in bed on day1; buffet breakfast on day 2; romantic dinner for two with wine pairing; 55 minutes relaxing massage for two; access to spa facilities; welcome bottle of Cava; private concierge services; and special extra amenity if you book through Moira Fitzpatrick. Price starts at 325€ pp dbl, VAT included (local tourist tax of 2.5€ pp/day not included).
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort will re-open this year (May 29) with a new General Manager Sarah Cruse, formerly GM at Quail Lodge & Golf Club, Carmel, California.
RELAIS & CHATEAUX HOTELS
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THE POST HOTEL & SPA (www.posthotel.com)  Located in the majestic Canadian Rockies, this premier hotel and spa is just minutes away from the legendary Lake Louise, which this year, will be a featured stop along the Rocky Mountaineer Train Route from Vancouver to Calgary. Travelers can request accommodation at the Post Hotel. For wine lovers, the 12th Wine Summit Lake Louise will welcome back Anthony Gismondi as moderator. This year's participating wineries include Poderi Aldo Conterno - Piedmont, Italy; Opus One Winery - Napa Valley, CA; Peter Michael Winery - Sonoma, CA; Champagne Taittinger - Reims, France; Domaine William Fèvre and Bouchard Pére & Fils - Burgundy, France; plus renowned wine writer/author and Wine Spectator columnist Matt Kramer will introduce one of his favorite wineries - followed by Norman Hardie presenting his exceptional line-up of wines from Prince Edward County, Ontario. The hotel also offers a variety of packages including the Gourmet Package featuring a 6-course dinner with wine pairings from one of Canada's most renowned cellars, plus welcome wine & fruit basket; cost starts at $615 pp dbl. The Spa Package includes two spa treatments and spa lunch at Temple Mountain Spa, plus welcome wine & fruit basket; cost starts at $686 pp dbl. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORTS & SPA - Virtuoso ( www.wildretreat.com)  This safari-style luxury tent camp resort offers the most activities of any North American resort – and specializes in custom-designed remote experiences, while striving for sustainability. The resort re-opens May 29, 2016. Guests will enjoy customized wilderness experiences include learning to surf on secluded beaches, First Nations guided hikes, river and ocean kayaking, rafting, archery, shooting (clays & targets), horseback riding, old growth forests, abandoned gold mines, wildlife viewing (whales, bears), fishing, rock climbing, mtn. biking, zip-lining, hiking, heli-hiking, and more! For rest & relaxation there is the resort's Healing Grounds Spa and a soak in Hot Springs Cove. Back by popular demand, Cloud Camp includes transport by helicopter to secluded lake at 4,500 ft, hiking, dining under the stars with own private chef, and spending an unforgettable night in a luxury tent. The resort features 3, 4 and 7-night all inclusive adventures – great for the entire family. The resort offers something for all ages and inclinations. Also available in 2016 for additional charges, are helicopter tours for hiking, fishing and photography. Agents receive booking commissions of 10% on the total value of resort packages. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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MANOIR HOVEY –Virtuoso (www.manoirhovey.com)  This 5-star, historic Quebec manor, nestled on the shores of Lake Massawippi, offers the following one-night packages that include a 4-course dinner in Le Hatley Restaurant and full country gourmet breakfast. Birch & Maple Spring Awakening, available for one night or more, includes a 1-hour Birch Body Scrubs & Seaweed Wrap; Birch & maple-based 7-course Discovery Menu, including Quebec's own "taffy-on-snow" and a Birch Tasting; starts at $320 pp dbl. Vive Gamache! – a package for fans of bestselling author Louise Penny – includes a copy of the Three Pines Inspiration Map, Louise Penny's latest novel The Nature of the Beast; a mug and a tote bag, an upgrade upon arrival, upon availability OR a late departure at 2:00 pm; starts at $195 pp dbl. Guests can enter a Gamache trivia quiz draw -- prize is a one-night stay for two in a suite, including the 7-course Discovery Menu with the wine flight and a full gourmet breakfast, as well as access to all the resort activities. Complimentary for guests: morning outdoor yoga classes; heated outdoor swimming pool; kayaks, canoes, paddle boards; lighted clay tennis court; fleet of 12-speed touring bikes with helmets; exercise room. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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LE MAS DE PIERRE ( www.lemasdepierre.com )  This 5-star hotel nestles at the foot of Saint Paul de Vence, one of the most beautiful walled cities in the world, famous for its modern and contemporary art museums and galleries. Le Mas de Pierre comprises seven romantic, Provence-style country houses plus a Private Villa for rent set on 7.5 acres of Mediterranean gardens, plus a gourmet restaurant, bar, and spa. The hotel has a new Pastry Chef Jean-Luc Kenneally, with expertise in sugar & chocolate pieces, and ice carving – finishing second at the 2015 "One of the best craftsmen of France – ice and ice cream." The hotel is offering an Easter Family Package, available Mar 25 - May 7, that includes buffet breakfast, chocolate surprises, 3-course lunch or dinner for the family, Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, Mar 27, complimentary access to Kids Club (Apr 22 – May 7). Cost starts at 645€ for 2 adults and up to 2 children per night. Lifestyle in Saint Paul de Vence offers entrance to the museum Fondation Maeght (museum of modern art), and a guided tour of St. Paul de Vence village, from 580€. Nearby activities include golf, tennis, horseback riding, hiking, biking, canoeing, rafting, scuba diving. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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BORGO SANTO PIETRO (www.borgosantopietro.com)  This restored 13th-century Tuscan villa near Siena features a full schedule of exciting spring events. The Five Senses of Borgo Santo Pietro features the following activities: Taste: chocolate making classes (€440 for 2); Touch: gourmet cooking lesson and lunch with chef at the Borgo Cooking School (€640 for 2); Feel: a relaxing body massage (€260 for 2); Smell: Bespoke wine tasting experience at the Borgo Wine Academy (€200 for 2); See: a Borgo garden tour, learn how to infuse tea using herbs from garden (included in package). If all 5 are booked receive 20% discount; if 3 are booked receive 10% discount. Valid Apr 1 – Oct 15, subject to availability. The hotel is also offering the following two-night packages that include welcome drink, fresh fruit and flowers, sparkling wine in room plus gourmet breakfast and all taxes in: Celebrate in Style, which includes 20% discount on two nights or more stay in the Santo Pietro Master Suite, pizza or pasta making course for 2, and free wine tasting for 2 at the Borgo Wine Academy. The Grotto Dining Experience is a private, romantic dinner for up to 4 people in grotto area surrounding the infinity pool. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS
LA VILLA MAILLOT ( www.lavillamaillot.com)  Situated in the heart of Paris, close to the Arc de Triomphe and just a few steps from the Champs Elysees, this 18th century villa, now a charming 42-room boutique hotel and member of the Lifestyle Preferred Hotels & Resorts Group, offers a warm and welcoming ambience for couples, families or business travelers. . The hotel has created a new room category – 7 Executive Rooms of 26 sq m, accommodating up to 3 people with options for extra bed or cot and connecting rooms – from 190€ per night. The hotel offers a wide range of packages including accommodation, breakfast, and complimentary Wifi, Spa access and newspaper. The Family Stay, from 284€/night for two rooms, includes oversized connecting rooms for up to 5 people or a superior room connected to a deluxe room with a discount of 30% on the second room plus an optional breakfast package for the whole family for 60€ (2 adults + 2 kids) Video games available upon request. A 3-night Culture Package for Two features Paris City Passports (free entrance without queuing to main Museums, free public transportation, one cruise on the river Seine with Bateaux-Mouche, one day in the city with Car Rouges). Please contact Moira for bookings and receive a shipment of BC Sockeye smoked salmon.
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VILLA LA VEDETTA ( www.villalavedettahotel.com)  This romantic 5-star hotel offers an ideal base for travelers who wish to explore Florence during the day and spend the evenings relaxing in a quiet urban retreat. The hotel includes a gourmet restaurant, bar, swimming pool and Jacuzzi & fitness room, its own private Italian garden and a spacious centuries-old park that slopes toward the Arno River. Facilities and services include complimentary use of private sauna and gym, wifi internet and car parking. The hotel is offering a special package Romantic Emotion in BellaVista Suite that includes one night's accommodation in the Suite, Champagne, fruit, home-made biscuits, bathrobes & slippers, exclusive use of sauna, romantic dinner for two served in suite, full buffet breakfast, complimentary parking and wifi. Advanced booking required (3 days before arrival).Rates start at €899. The hotel also offers Free Shuttle Service from/to the city center (Ponte Vecchio), 5 minutes drive, round trip service available -- contact Front Desk for reservation and schedules. Pets are welcome and will find a room with balcony or parquet floor, bedding, foodbowl, toys, suggestions for public gardens, veterinary surgeries, pet shops, grooming services and dog- sitter. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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HOTEL IL NEGRESCO (www.hotelilnegresco.com)  Situated within a one-minute walk to the beach, in the chic town of Forte dei Marmi, this exclusive four-star hotel provides an ideal base for exploring the Tuscan coastline, as well as nearby Cinque Terre, and the renowned art cities of Pisa, Florence and Siena, And it is only 1 km from the esteemed Museum Ugo Guidi and 9 km from the 13th- century Pietrasanta Cathedral. Offering lavishly furnished interiors and accommodations, plus outstanding amenities, including a superb restaurant, stylish lounge bar, outdoor swimming pool and children's pool, rooftop garden with stunning views, and sophisticated meeting space, this superior 40-room hotel is designed to accommodate holidaymakers and corporate travelers during their stay on the Versilian Riviera. Hotel services include hydro-massage, car and bike rentals, airport shuttle, tour and ticket desk, babysitting, and more. There are tons of nearby beaches; nearby activities include golf, hiking, solarium, shopping (designer boutiques, outdoor markets) plus attractions, such as Pontile Medaglie d'Oro and the 17th century fortress built under Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II. The hotel features a special offer for various dates throughout April and May – 10% off on La Terrazza Restaurant's menu, American buffet breakfast and complimentary WIFI. Please contact Moira for a bottle of Chianti in room.
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SANT PERE DEL BOSC (www.santperedelboschotel.com)  Set high above the Mediterranean on Spain's Costa Brava, Sant Pere del Bosc has its origins as a 9th century Benedictine monastery. Nestled in a natural reserve, adjacent to the Sant Pere del Bosc Shrine, this luxury castle-like hotel resides among beautiful gardens some 6 km from the historical centre of Lloret de Mar and its five fabulous beaches, and less than one hour's drive from Barcelona. The hotel was designed as an exclusive getaway where guests can relax and feel completely cared for during their wellness experience. Recognized by Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List 2014, this 19-room hotel & spa includes an award-winning restaurant with the prestigious 'Hotel Gastronomic' designation, bar/lounge, poolside bar & terrace, meeting/event rooms. The Spa includes an indoor pool, waterfall, hammam and beauty parlour, and offers more than 50 treatments based on the traditional Ayuverdic medicine. Other facilities and activities include outdoor salt-water swimming pool, miniature golf, scuba diving rentals, horseback riding, hiking. Nearby activities include golf, casino, beaches, shopping, sightseeing and more. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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EAST WINDS INN (www.eastwinds.com)  Located on the north west coast of St. Lucia, this 30-room/suite beach front, all-inclusive, award-winning Caribbean resort combines surf, sand, tropical gardens, crystal clear waters ideal for swimming and two nearby live reefs perfect for snorkeling. Activities include free yoga and Pilates classes, jogging/fitness trail, games pavilion, dive packages and watersports. An annual highlight, the revamped, redesigned 25th Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 2016 (Apr 29 - May 8) features over 50 world-acclaimed entertainers, artisans and musicians performing in 15 venues spiced with the celebration of Saint Lucien arts, culture and cuisine. The resort features a number of special Wedding Offers, available for Bride and Groom based on the total room nights booked for their wedding guests. These offers include a complimentary and discounted return stay for the couple's first honeymoon, complimentary room for Bride and Groom during their wedding, and discounted rates for wedding guests. For all weddings, no matter the size, East Wind's Wedding Package is provided complimentary, a value of $800 including legal fees, marriage license and certificate, registrar’s attendance, decorated ceremony location, bouquet and boutonniere. East Winds can be reserved exclusively for weddings. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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For reservations, brochures, an amenity in the room or to VIP your clients please contact Moira Fitzpatrick of Exquisite Hotels & Resorts at 1-604-602-1282 or mfcons@bismail.com
