EXQUISITE HOTELS AND RESORTS
REPRESENTED BY MOIRA FITZPATRICK
Moira Fitzpatrick Presents Summer & Fall Travel
Dear Colleague,
Planning late summer or early fall getaways? We would like to offer a variety of suggestions, from an award-winning resort in the Canadian Rockies, to a luxury tent encampment with Heli-Adventures, Truffle Hunting in Tuscany, a laid-back Caribbean beach resort or an historic Quebec manor – we cover all manner of destinations.
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:
Manoir Hovey is celebrating its 35th summer season under the current owners. The hotel was purchased in 1979 by the parents of managing director Jason Stafford, who reflects, "It has been a tremendous 35 years when we look back on all that has been accomplished, "and it is with great optimism that we look forward to the next 35 years as we have so many ideas and projects still to present to you."
The Post Hotel & Spahas been a proud member of Relais & Châteaux since 1990 and 2014 marks the 60th anniversary of this organization http://youtu.be/D4bohTaYt6E . The hotel's executive chef Hans Sauters will create his epicurean magic, along with two other chefs, on a Heli-Hiking Gourmet Getaway Sept 1- 4, 2014 with Canadian Mountain Holidays.
Hotel Arts is spending $7M on a renovationof their luxury tower guestrooms and corridors set to be completed in Sept 2 014. Working with award-winning design group B+H CHIL, this renovation will be the first time the designer, boutique-style hotel has updated the décor and functionality. The hotels in-house Vietmodern restaurant, Raw Bar by Duncan Ly was also just listed as one of the Top 50 Restaurants in Canada by vacay.ca.
East Winds Inn will become more accessible to North American travelers later this year.Two new flights will facilitate travel for East Wind's North American guests. Starting Nov 1, 2014, JetBlue will offer new non-stop, Saturday weekly service for the winter season to St. Lucia's Hewanorra International Airport from Boston Logan International Airport. In addition, Delta Airlines will offer non-stop weekly Saturday service to Hewanorra from JFK International Airport, starting Dec 20, 2014.
Borgo Santo Pietro guests can enjoy complimentary morning yoga sessions beside the stunning infinity pool AND sign up for private healing sessions or combine spa treatments with wellbeing sessions by world famous healer and yoga teacher Katrina Love Senn. From Oct 25-29 only, guests can sign-up for any one of these sessions and automatically take 30% off for 2 nights or more stay, and 30% off on other sessions. Please click here to check out the latest Borgo News
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 welcomes summer visitors with golfing, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and whitewater rafting. The hotel offers special two-night packages, including breakfasts; costs include taxes & gratuities. The Gourmet Package includes a 6-course dinner with wine pairings from one of Canada's most renowned cellars, plus welcome wine & fruit basket. Cost starts at $563 pp dbl. The Spa Package includes two spa treatments and spa lunch at Temple Mountain Spa, plus welcome wine & fruit basket. Cost starts at $626 pp dbl. The Romance Package, which includes a luxury suite with fireplace, offers a couples massage, 6-course dinner, spa treatment and welcome Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. Cost starts at $754 pp dbl. 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. The hotel offers a cozy fireside lounge and patio, and one of Calgary’s finest gourmet restaurants. The Inn’s award-winning Chef’s Table specializes in modern French cuisine and boasts an 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. 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 ideal, one-night weekend getaways that include full country breakfast, 4-course gourmet dinner and gratuities on meals. A new Vive Gamache! getaway package, celebrating bestselling author Louise Penny and her latest novel The Long Way Home, starts Aug 23. (www.manoirhovey.com/en/vive-gamache). The package will include a signed copy of The Long Way Home, a copy of the Three Pines Inspirations area map with points of interests featured in Louise Penny’s books, a Vive Gamache! mug and tote bag, plus an invitation to complete a Gamache trivia quiz and a chance to win a stay at the Manoir. Cost starts at $215 pp dbl. The Bike & Relaxation Package offers a picnic for two on the biking day (bike included) and 1 hr duo massage – starting at $335 pp dbl. The Summer Lake Cruise offers a 1.5 hour guided lake cruise – starting at $303 pp dbl. The Relaxation & Fine Dining package includes a 6-course Discovery Menu, including different wines and wine commentary, one-hour couples massage, and a gourmet breakfast – starting at $408 pp dbl. 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 series of Wellbeing Workshops by Katrina Love Senn: Katrina's signature breakthrough healing session (90 min, starting at 175€); Yoga Classes (1 hr) and Meditation Classes (1 hr) – both starting at 80€. Private sessions are available: Aug 30 - Sept 5; Sept 27 - Oct 3; Oct 25 - 31. Other packages feature a Gourmet Wine Tasting Package for two (Oct15 -29, 2014) that includes 2 night's accommodation, winetasting at Borgo's Wine Academy, gourmet 5-course tasting menu, chauffered visit to Casadi Neri winery in Montalcino for tour, tasting and lunch, visit to Uccelliera cellars for more wine tasting. Cost starts at 1355€ for two. The 2-night Truffling in Tuscany (Oct 15 - 31, 2014) offers one-day guided truffle hunt followed by truffle-based lunch, and wine tasting at the Borgo Wine Academy. Cost starts at 840€ for two. The 3-night package also includes a Tuscan truffle cooking class; cost 1239€ for two. All rooms include gourmet breakfast and fresh fruit, welcome flowers and prosecco in room as well as free morning group yoga sessions. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS
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 is offering two heli-packages: Over the Top! flies guests via helicopter to enjoy guided hiking on alpine meadows, and to dine and sleep under the stars with the 5-star comforts of CWR. Cost $2,500 pp dbl. During the month of September, this package is complimentary with the 7-night Honeymoon package. Another great package - It‘s a Heli of an Adventure! – whisks guests by helicopter to remote glaciers for guided hiking in alpine meadows or to lakes and rivers for guided fishing. Cost is $650 pp minimum 3 people. This package is also complimentary in 3, 4 & 7 night all-inclusive packages during September. 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 also offers 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. Hotel specials include Bed & Breakfast at the Arts, available Sun – Thurs, includes complimentary buffet breakfast for two and wireless internet; Hotel Arts Romance Package, available Fri – Sun, includes a Luxury Suite, sparkling wine, chocolate treat and valet parking; Hotel Arts Advance Booking Special - book your stay a minimum 14 days in advance of arrival date and receive 10% off best available rate. The hotel also offers a new eco-friendly bike program for guests to explore the city in style. 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 and 12 acres of beautiful tropical gardens. The hotel features a swimming pool, two bars, shopping boutique, yoga pavilion, in-room spa treatments, jogging/fitness trail, and games pavilion. The all-inclusive wellness resort offers tempting summer "free nights"- pay for 5 nights and receive an extra 2 nights free; or pay for 10 nights and receive an extra 4 nights free. Summer Free Nights are valid for all new bookings, in all room categories, for arrivals through Oct 31, 2014. The Inn's Artist in Residence Week Sept 14 – 21, offers guests the opportunity to interact with a highly successful wildlife illustrator Brin Edwards, a long-time member of the UK’s Society of Wildlife Artists. 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. 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
