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February, 2012 Click here for PDF version
Dear Colleague:
Accolades go out to several of our properties that have achieved world class distinctions. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort was awarded the Most Excellent Eco Resort in the USA & Canada in Conde Nast Johansens 2012 Awards of Excellence, and made National Geographic Traveler’s 2011 Stay List for The Most Authentic and Unique Hotels in Canada.
Chateau de la Chevre’dor was recently ranked #4 among the Top 20 Overseas Leisure Hotels in Europe, Asia Minor and Russian Federation, and #1 amongst Small Hotels in France and #2 amongst Small Hotels in Europe in the 2011 Conde Nast Traveller (UK) Readers Awards.
George & Andre Schwarz, owners of the Post Hotel, won Hotelier Magazine’s Hoteliers of the Year at the 2011 Pinnacle Awards in December. And further kudos to the Post Hotel & Spa for receiving The Wine Spectator Grand Award again in 2011 – that makes ten consecutive years!
RELAIS & CHATEAUX HOTELS
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THE POST HOTEL & SPA (www.posthotel.com)
 This legendary hotel and spa in the Canadian Rockies will hold its eighth annual Wine Summit Lake Louise 2012, May 24 – May 27, and include wineries from Tuscany, California, France, Germany and Piedmont. In addition, the hotel is featuring Winemakers’ Dinner Series 2012, Feb 24, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 23 – pairing wines from Napa, Sonoma and the Okanagan Valley with award-winning cuisine. The Post also continues to welcome skiers with two- and three-day Mid-Week Ski packages that include accommodation, breakfasts and skiing, starting at $399 pp dbl. Spa, Gourmet and Romance packages are also available. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.
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CHATEAU DE LA CHEVRE D’OR - Virtuoso (www.chevredor.com)
 The award-winning Chateau in the village of Eze is offering a new Springtime Discovery package featuring 3 nights for the price of 2, valid March 8 – April 30, 2012. Other two-night spring packages for two are the Spring Awakening that includes a gourmet dinner for 349 euros pp dbl, also valid Mar 8 – Apr 30; Hiking in Eze, which includes a picnic lunch and gourmet dinner; and Relax & Fun Easter Arrangement that includes a gourmet dinner and choice of driving a Ferrari or a massage. The hotel also offers pre- and post cruise packages for 2012 from Nice and Monte Carlo. Please contact Moira for bookings and an amenity in the room.
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VILLA LA VEDETTA (www.villalavedetta.net)
 This romantic Relais & Chateaux five-star boutique hotel sits atop Piazzale Michaelangelo, offering an ideal base for spring travelers who wish to explore Florence during the day and spend the evenings relaxing in a quiet urban retreat with amazing city views. The hotel offers an array of packages – it’s Shopping in Florence package includes three nights’ accommodation, daily buffet breakfast, dinner for two at Ornice restaurant with special tasting menu (4 dishes and selection of 3 wines), one shopping day (4 hours) with personal shopper and lunch, guided tour of famous Florentine outlets (4 hours). Please contact Moira for best available rate and bottle of Chianti in room.
Relais & Chateaux properties in Spain (18 hotels; 8 restaurants) and Portugal (8 hotels; 1 restaurant) are sprinkled over different regions – each with its own traditions, cuisine and culture.Please contact Moira for best available rate and bottle of Chianti in room.
Relais & Chateaux properties in Spain (18 hotels; 8 restaurants) and Portugal (8 hotels; 1 restaurant) are sprinkled over different regions – each with its own traditions, cuisine and culture.
ATRIO RESTAURANTE HOTEL (www.relais.com/atrio)
 Located inside the walled medieval city of Caceres, less than 3 hours drive from Madrid, this 9-room, 5-suite hotel offers cuisine with unique, authentic flavours in a setting that includes Moorish town walls and watch-towers, and some exceptional Renaissance palaces. The restaurant features two-star Michelin cuisine and one of the best wine cellars in Europe, with a Wine Spectator’s Grand Award and the greatest collection of Château d'Yquem in the world. The hotel includes a small swimming pool, and activities in the area include golf, tennis hiking, biking and horseback riding. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.
MAS DE TORRENT HOTEL & SPA (www.relais.com/mastorrent)
 Located around 1 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 39-room hotel was originally an 18th century masia and offers spectacular views, delightful gardens and impeccable service. The hotel features both classical and contemporary suites, some with their own private pool, and includes two restaurants and the Mas Spa. On site activities include cooking classes, spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis, fitness centre, biking and hiking. The hotel is within driving distance of the famous mountain-top monastery of Montserrat, the Black Madonna, and the Pyrenees. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.
THE YEATMAN (www.relais.com/yeatman)
 Located in the heart of Oporto, Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Europe's most important wine capitals, this new member of Relais & Chateaux is a prime destination for those wishing to explore the pleasures of Port, the great classic wine for which Oporto is famous. An oasis of calm in the city, this 82-room hotel is set in 1.3 hectares of beautiful gardens with breathtaking views over the city and the Douro River. Its gourmet restaurant serves traditional Portuguese cuisine accompanied by wines from the 25,000 bottle cellar, one of the most comprehensive collections of Portuguese wines. The hotel also offers the Caudalie Vinotherapy Spa, a croquet lawn, gym and two pools. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.
 Open this season from May 17 through Sept 30, this safari-style luxury tent camp and adventure resort is ideal for a multi- generation family vacation, offering the largest array of included adventure activities on land and sea – everything from black bear viewing to guided fishing. The resort features all-inclusive 3, 4 and 7 night adventures, including an Elders multi-generational package that offers a free stay for two family members aged 55 or older, traveling with groups of eight or more. 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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EXECUTIVE HOUSE HOTEL (www.executivehouse.com)
 This European-style boutique hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic downtown Victoria, BC, and the Inner Harbour. Currently, the hotel offers two getaways. The West Coast Women’s Package includes a one night's stay in a deluxe harbour-view room and a manicure or pedicure, plus a mini bottle of sparkling wine and a box of Rogers' chocolates, and one spa treatment for CDN$225 pp dbl. Spring visitors will enjoy the splendid gardens of Victoria, where the daffodil count begins in February. The world famous Butchart gardens offers colorful early displays of bulbs. Other spring activities include hiking, biking, whale watching, and golf. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.
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SPARKLING HILL RESORT (www.sparklinghillresort.com)
 This “sparkling” resort offers a selection of packages ranging from the Couples Escape, a 2-night package for two, including a welcome cocktail, 3-course dinner and $150 Kurspa voucher, starting at CDN$469, to the 6- night Cleanse Program, which includes 7-day detoxification program; 3 appointments with naturopathic physician to design a personal program; 6 health-oriented treatments of 60 minutes and 4 of 30 minutes; 2 beauty treatments; unlimited movement classes; and private dining room. Starting at CDN$2500 pp dbl, this package must start with Saturday arrival. Please contact Moira for bookings and a nice bottle of Okanagan wine in the room.
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