EXQUISITE HOTELS AND RESORTS
REPRESENTED BY MOIRA FITZPATRICK
Moira Fitzpatrick Presents Spring Travel
Dear Colleague,
Looking forward to spring, and the start of the 2014 season, we would like to offer a variety of suggestions, from a countryside villa in Tuscany and a luxury hotel in Provence, to a restored abbey and hunting lodge in Spain & Portugal, to an award-winning resort in the Canadian Rockies and a luxury tent encampment on Canada's wild West Coast. We would also like to take this opportunity to introduce a beautiful new luxury boutique property located on St. Lucia in the Eastern Caribbean - East Winds Inn. Relais & Châteaux.
Thank you for your great loyalty and support of our properties over the past year -- we hope to help you plan some exciting trips in the next few months. Here are a few amazing travel suggestions:
The Post Hotel, Lake Louise, is taking bookings for the popular Wine Summit Lake Louise 2014, May 29 - June 1. At the moment, however, the local mountains are blanketed with fresh snow - ideal for spring skiing.
Kensington Riverside Inn, Calgary, is offering the third night free: Stay for two nights on the 18th, 19th or 20th of April and receive the third night absolutely free!.
Hotel Arts, Calgary, is hosting the largest tasting tour of California wines in CanadaApril 23, offering guests an opportunity to sample a wide range of styles and varietals from all of the major wine-growing regions of the Golden State - some exclusive to this event.
The Casa Velha Do Palheiro, Madeira, 210 Years Celebration Package includes 7 nights' accommodation, airport transfers, a choice of massage or green fee at Palheiro Golf course, 5-course dinner, entrance to Palheiro Gardens and Palheiro Spa, memento from Madiera -- through Nov 24, 2014.
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 accepting bookings for Wine Summit 2014, May 20 – June 1, featuring world-class wineries from Mendoza, Provence, Bordeaux, South Africa, Sonoma, Napa and Tuscany. Anthony Gismondi will be back as moderator. The Post recently opened a cozy 24-seat Fondue Stubli, specializing in traditional Swiss-style fondues. The hotel continues to offer two and three-day, weekday ski packages for fabulous spring skiing, including lift tickets, accommodation and breakfasts. The hotel also offers special packages: a Gourmet Package includes a 6-course dinner with wine pairings and welcome wine & fruit basket; a Romance Package offers a 6-course dinner, spa treatment plus welcome Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries; and a Spa Package includes two spa treatments, spa lunch and welcome wine & fruit basket. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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KENSINGTON RIVERSIDE INN (www.kensingtonriversideinn.com)  Formerly a charming bed & breakfast, this 19-room/suite hotel nestled in the heart of Kensington Village, a Calgary community, combines a countryside setting with easy urban access, steps away from shops, restaurants, and amenities. The hotel offers a cozy fireside lounge with adjacent patio, and one of Calgary’s finest gourmet restaurants. The Inn’s award-winning Chef’s Table specializes in modern French cuisine and has recently received the prestigious AAA 4-Diamond rating as well as Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2012 & 2013. The hotel also offers special packages: Bikes at the Inn includes complimentary Brooklyn Cruiser Bike, helmet, map of bike trails and picnic lunch. Romance Package includes a trail of rose petals, long-stemmed rose, bottle of bubbly, delicious chocolate treat, topped off with Skoah Sweet Love Spa in deep soaker tubs; R'n'R Wellness Package includes in-room spa treatment chosen from extensive menu. All packages are commissionable at 10%. Please contact Moira for an 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 ideal, one-night weekend getaways. The Bike & Relaxation Package includes accommodation in room category of choice, full country breakfast, 4-course gourmet dinner, picnic for two for biking day (bike included), one-hour duo massage – starting at $280 pp dbl. The Relaxation & Fine Dining Package includes a one-hour couples massage, 6-course Discovery Menu, including different wines and wine commentary, and a gourmet breakfast – all at Manoir Hovey – starting at $359 pp dbl. The hotel is also offering 3 nights for the price of 2, including dinners, breakfasts and tips (meals included for two days only) starting at $320 pp dbl; valid until June 10. 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 re-opens Apr 10, featuring Truffling in Tuscany, a hotel special, available through Apr 30, featuring 2- & 3-night packages, including accommodation, welcome bottle of prosecco, one-day guided exclusive truffle hunt, with truffle-based lunch and wine tasting with sommelier in Borgo wine cellar, starting at 840€ for two. The 3-night package also includes a Tuscan truffle cooking class with hotel’s chef, starting at 1239€ for two. The 2-night Blossom Pampering Package includes accommodation in a suite, welcome drink, breakfasts & fresh fruit, flowers & prosecco in room, a 50-min massage, 40 min facial scrub, manicure & pedicure -- starting at 1050€ for two, valid throughout April. The 2-night Gourmet Delight Package includes accommodation, welcome bottle of prosecco, in-house wine tasting, 5-course tasting menu for two, wine tasting at Siena and Castello Brolio winery OR cooking class, and afternoon tea – starting at 1040€ for two. Each extra night earns a 25% discount for both packages. All packages are commissionable at 10%. Please contact Moira for an amenity.
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Relais & Chateaux properties in Spain (16 hotels; 7 Grand Chefs) and Portugal (5 hotels) are sprinkled over different regions – each with its own traditions, cuisine and culture.
ABADIA RETUERTA L’DOMAINE (www.relais.com/ledomaine)  Located in north central Spain in the province of Castilla y Leon and a favourite of wine tourists, this elegantly restored 12th century abbey has recently been converted into a five-star hotel. The 21-room/suite hotel, which opened just two years ago, includes 3 restaurants, various lounges & bars, meeting rooms, business centre, a gym, yoga and treatment rooms, and full-butler service. About 30 minutes from Valladolid, the hotel is set among magnificent vineyards of the Abadia Retuerta estate -- 700 hectares dotted with ruins, extending along the banks of the River Duero. The one-night Gourmet Bliss package includes accommodation, train station transfers, full butler service, a la carte breakfast, gourmet dinner, tapas lunch, tour of the Abbey, and access to Ulrich Ruckriem’s Hedge Museum. Amongst the unique experiences offered at Abadia are guided winery tours & wine tastings at the award-winning winery, participation in the grape harvest, cooking classes, mountain biking, horseback riding, helicopter tours and falconry. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
CASTILLO DE ARTEAGA (www.castillodearteaga.com)  Nestled in the Basque Country’s Urdaibai Reserve, a natural biosphere located on the Bay of Biscay, Castillo de Arteaga rises dramatically above a lush green landscape. The castle’s tower dates back to the 13th century; the current structure was restored in 1856 by Napoleon III; and in 2000, the castle was transformed into a stunning 13-room/suite hotel. Guests may spend their days exploring the surrounding reserve with its rivers, marshes and meadows – and their evenings enjoying a delicious meal at the castle’s restaurant or wine tasting in the well-stocked cellar. The Castilla is offering a fabulous one-night package – Discover the Guggenheim, which includes accommodation, continental breakfast, dinner for two in the hotel restaurant with "Pagadi" menu, welcome bottle of cava and two entrance tickets to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, about 40 km away. Rates start at 280€ for two. On-site activities include cooking classes, biking, hiking, horseback riding, and fishing. Nearby activities include all manner of water sports. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
HOTEL A QUINTA DE AUGA (www.aquintadaauga.com)  Located in the historic city of Santiago de Compostela, this converted 18th century paper mill is set in 2.5 acres of gardens. Sensitively restored and exquisitely decorated, the luxury retreat is in perfect harmony with its surroundings, and its smart facilities respect the environment. Its location makes it ideal for exploring Galicia and the rest of north-west Spain. Just half an hour from the Atlantic coast and surrounded by forests and green mountain ranges, the location offers travellers fabulous beaches, wineries producing some of the best white wines in the world, and picturesque villages with a surprising wealth of culture. The hotel is offering a one-night Cultural Getaway to enjoy the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. The package includes accommodation, breakfast buffet, spa hydrotherapy circuit (90 minutes), and visit to cathedral rooftops. Price per double room per night is 216€. Full board is available for 48€ pp per day. Nearby activities include hiking, visiting wineries and manor houses, cooking, horseback riding, fishing and water sports. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
MAS DE TORRENT HOTEL & SPA (www.mastorrent.com)  Located about one hour north east of Barcelona, the most authentic and chic region on the Costa Brava, with its sandy beaches, medieval villages, and olive groves, this 37-room hotel was originally an 18th century masia and offers spectacular views, delightful gardens and impeccable service. The hotel is offering 2 two-night packages that include accommodation in a suite, breakfast, lunch for two and a 25th anniversary welcome gift. In addition, The Gastronomic Escape features a Tasting Menu dinner for two, cava in the room and access to masSpa—starting at 850€ for two. The masSpa Escape also features dinner for two, two 55-min massages, two 25-min massages, a pilates or yoga session and access to bicycles – starting from 1,050€ for two. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
LA TORRE DEL VISCO (www.torredelvisco.com)  Set in unspoiled rural surroundings in Gerona, Catalonia, this 15th century estate house with its tower includes an 89 hectare farm and romantic garden bordered by a river and mountains. The owners grow their own organic fruit, vegetables and olive oil for the restaurant. The 17-room/suite hotel also offers a wine cellar and restaurant that serves meals on the terrace or in the garden. On site activities include olive oil and wine tasting, cooking classes, mountain biking and hiking. Nearby activities include wine cellar tours, guided hikes, biking, horseback riding, fishing and canoeing. The hotel is offering a special three-night walking tour package for two – Discover Unknown Spain that includes accommodation, daily breakfasts and dinners, visit to nearby Gothic castle in medieval village, plus detailed itineraries for beautiful walking routes, and a picnic lunch on day of choice – starting at 765€ for two (not available during July or August). Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
THE YEATMAN (www.the-yeatman-hotel.com)  Located in the heart of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe´s most important wine capitals, this 82-room hotel is set in 1.3 hectares of beautiful gardens with panoramic views over the city and Douro River. Its Michelin-star restaurant serves traditional Portuguese cuisine accompanied by wines from the 25,000 bottle cellar. The Yeatman holds one of the most comprehensive collections of Portuguese wines, and every Thursday, Wine Dinners are held. The hotel also offers a Caudalie Vinotherapy Spa, croquet lawn, gym and two pools. The hotel's Summer Program 2014, from May 1 – Oct 31, includes min. 2 night's accommodation, buffet breakfasts, free breakfast for children, access to swimming pools, gym, 20% discount on treatments at the spa, late check-out and more. Prices start at 295€ per night for double room; children stay free (conditions apply); 15% discount for third night onwards; 10% discount for bookings made at least 30 days in advance. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
CASA VELHA DO PALHEIRO (www.casa-velha.com)  Formerly a hunting lodge built in 1804 and comprising three buildings, this luxury 37-room, 5-star hotel near Fuchal on the island of Madeira borders the famous Palheiro Gardens, created over 200 years ago. It also has direct access to the championship Palheiro Golf course with privileged tee-offs for guests. The hotel is offering Madeira Flower Festival Package that includes 7 nights' accommodation, breakfasts, airport transfers, daily fresh flowers, welcome bottle of wine & fruit basket, one dinner pp, 30-min massage, guided tour to The Old Blandy Wine Lodge, complimentary access to Palheiro Gardens – available Apr 24 – May 8, 2014 at a cost of 615€ pp dbl. The hotel also offers 3, 5 & 7-night golf and spa packages, plus Garden, Adventure, Seasonal, Honeymoon, and Game Fishing Packages. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS
HOTEL & SPA LE PIGONNET ***** SLH (www.hotelpigonnet.com)  Located close to the centre of Aix-en-Provence, this 5-star Small Luxury Hotel, known for its famous guest Paul Cézanne, includes the gourmet restaurant La Table du Pigonnet; Le Bar, with a cigar and cognac cellar; Lounge Club Le 5; and the Bistro. The hotel offers two 2-night packages for April. Following the Paths of Cézanne includes classic room (courtyard view), continental breakfast, one 3-course gourmet dinner for two and 2 glasses of Champagne – starting at 580€ for two in April and October. Winery Tour in Provence includes a superior room with park view, continental breakfast with local products tasting, 3-course dinner and a visit to Chateau La Coste – starting at 726€ for two. Aix Easter Festival package (through Apr 30) includes one night's accommodation, buffet breakfast – starting at 210€ for two; plus an additional offer of symphony tickets and special welcome at Grand Theatre de Provence (Apr 19 & 20) at 180€ for two. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORTS & SPA –Virtuoso (www.wildretreat.com)  This safari-style luxury tent camp and "glamping" resort offers the most activities of any North American resort – and specializes in custom-designed remote experiences, while striving for sustainability.Voted the Most Excellent Lodge in US & Canada by Conde Nast Johansen 2013, the resort is now booking 3, 4 and 7 night all-inclusive adventures for the 2014 season. CWR is holding a benefit weekend for the Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society, June 19 through June 22, hosted by Terry David Mulligan and featuring music, food, wine and outdoor adventure.The proprietors of both Painted Rock and Foxtrot wineries will be pairing their wines with the food of award winning Chefs David Hawksworth of Hawksworth Restaurant and Pino Posteraro of Cioppino's. Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo will highlight the musical portion of the weekend, along with Devin Cuddy and Anne Lindsey. Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies takes the stage Saturday night with Vancouver Island’s own Kings Without. Agents receive booking commissions of 10% on the total value of resort packages. Please contact Moira for bookings and receive a shipment of BC Sockeye smoked salmon.
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HOTEL ARTS (www.hotelarts.ca)  Featuring chic, contemporary décor, this 185-room/suite hotel offers an extensive art collection, two trendy restaurants, fitness centre, in-room spa services, seasonal outdoor pool and poolside patio. The hotel caters to corporate & leisure guests, with extensive event, conference and meeting space, and is located close to the city’s arts, entertainment and business districts -- shopping, theatre, spas, dining, convention facilities, the Saddledome sports & event centre and the world-famous Calgary Stampede. The hotel offers two of Calgary’s finest restaurants -- the Yellow Door Bistro, a 112- seat contemporary restaurant featuring bistro-style dishes using classical components with a modern twist, and Raw Bar by Duncan Ly (also executive chef at KRI), which features a new Vietmodern menu, and a team of award-winning mixologists. In addition, the hotel offers live music every Thursday, pre-hockey night dinner package, an array of drop-in yoga classes for a fee plus a new eco-friendly bike program for guests to explore the city in style. Please contact Moira for best available rate and bottle of Chianti in room.
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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 and 12 acres of beautiful tropical gardens. East Winds offers a 4-course table d'hote menu or weekly BBQ to include lobster grill (in season) plus Champagne and a nightly selection of 3 or 4 fine wines. Guests have a choice of 3 different bars/lounges, including a self-service swim-up bar and a beach bar. The hotel features a swimming pool, shopping boutique, yoga pavilion, in-room spa treatments, jogging/fitness trail, and games pavilion. Other onsite activities include dive packages; watersports (kayaks, aqua-view boards, hobbie cats and snorkeling equipment); guided tours of the hotel's botanical gardens; turtle watching in season; bird-watching on property; and more. Easter Free Nights feature 7 nights for the price of 5; and 14 nights for the price of 10 – for all new bookings, in all room categories, for arrivals between April 01 and 30, 2014. Please contact Moira for best available rate and bottle of Chianti.
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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
