EXQUISITE HOTELS AND RESORTS
REPRESENTED BY MOIRA FITZPATRICK
Moira Fitzpatrick Presents Exciting Summer Getaways
Dear Colleague,
Whether you are planning to visit a top destination in Europe – Paris, Florence – rejuvenate at a luxury tent resort on Canada's wild West Coast or relax at an idyllic beach resort in the Caribbean, we have all bases covered for summer travelers. Always dreamed of staying in a gourmet retreat in the Canadian Rockies, a Manor House in Quebec, a Country House in Provence, a restored 13th century Tuscan villa? We have that covered too!
This is a perfect time for US travelers planning to visit Canadian and European destinations offering bargain 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:
East Winds Inn is offering 15% commission on bookings for the month of August & September – in appreciation of your great support. The Inn will feature the following special Free Nights Summer Offers for Two: 4 nights for the price of 3 OR 7 nights for 5 OR 14 nights for 10 from Apr 1 – Sept 30, 2015. This fabulous offer includes complimentary oceanfront private dinner with private waiter; champagne breakfast in bed; sunset cruise or 30 minute massage.
The Post Hotel & Spa has completed the final phase of the guest room refreshing program, adding stylish new sofas and chairs to every room and carpeting throughout the hotel.
Manoir Hovey is offering two-hour cooking classes that include preparing four hors d'oeuvres with the chef and wine pairing with the sommelier; cost $150 pp. Available for groups of 12+, upon request. During the summer season, guests have easy access to hiking and guided hiking in Mont. Orford National Park, Parc de la Gorge de Coaticook, and Parc Decouverte Nature – Mount Pinacle.
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort , is offering the new adventure Cloud Camp where couples are helicoptered up to a remote mountaintop, along with their own guide and chef for a unforgettable overnight experience in a luxury tent.
Le Mas de Pierre and its La Bastide des Fleurs offers summer workshops, including beauty tips, complimentary massage Tuesdays 3:30 -5pm, Provence wine tasting Wednesdays 5:30 -6:30 and guided tours of the garden – plus a special excursion – a ride in a Rolls Royce to the Village of St. Paul de Vence and Maeght Foundation.
Borgo Santo Pietro offers exciting new developments and activities, from the launch of a new cooking school, to the opening of new restaurant Meo Modo featuring Michelin-starred Chef Andrea Mattei's finest Tuscan cuisine, to a new spa, including two treatment rooms, an al-fresco garden therapy room plus more treatments and holistic therapies through to the expansion of the hotel to 16 rooms/suites with the completion of the elegant new suite ‘Il Vechio Forno’.
La Villa Maillot is offering a special package – Culture Break in Paris, which includes breakfast in room or restaurant and Paris City Passports (free entrance without queuing to main museums, free public transportation, one Seine River cruise, and one day in the city with Car Rouges), free spa access, free newspaper; available only for a 2-night stay; from 299 € per night.
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 offers a bounty of world class wilderness, ideal for outdoor recreation – hiking & guided hiking in Banff National Park's 1,600 km of trails; whitewater rafting, from float trips to wild whitewater; horseback riding; golfing – a choice of four fabulous courses; fishing; rock climbing for novices and rock jocks; and more. The hotel features several packages: 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 $536 pp dbl. The Spa Package includes two spa treatments and spa lunch at Temple Mountain Spa, plus welcome wine & fruit basket; cost starts at $625 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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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. 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. New this year is Cloud Camp, which 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 – next season it will be 4 and 8-day packages – great for the entire family. The resort offers something for all ages and inclinations. 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 a variety of innovative one-night packages that include a 4-course dinner in Le Hatley Restaurant, full country gourmet breakfast and meal gratuities. VéloVolant or Flying Bicycle, an exciting package that has visitors peddling suspended recumbent bicycles along a 1000 m circuit across a mountainside, through ravines and over waterfalls -- includes entry to this attraction plus a picnic. Forest Lumina, another unique package, features a 2 km evening hike through the enchanted forest, inspired by the region's fictitious heritage and Quebec forest mythology. The experience offers scenography, lighting and video mapping, along with original soundtrack music to create fantastic creatures that live in the forest and come to life at night. Chants, Cheeses & Wine features a guided tour of the hidden gems of the Eastern Townships of Quebec with Alain Fabry – includes visits to an abbey (picnic lunch, Gregorian chants, cheeses & cider); a winery (organic sparkling wine); and fromagerie (raw milk cheeses). The Offshore 4 to 6 features an afternoon cruise aboard a luxury yacht on Lake Memphrémagog and includes a welcome cocktail. Please contact Moira for a special amenity.
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LE MAS DE PIERRE ( www.lemasdepierre.com )  This 5-star Relais & Chateaux 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. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, 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, including 100 year old olive trees, orchid greenhouse and fragrance garden, plus a gourmet restaurant, bar, and spa. The hotel offers a couple of 2-night packages for two, including breakfasts and 3-course dinner. Lifestyle in Saint Paul de Vence also includes entrance to the museum Fondation Maeght (museum of modern art), and a guided tour of St. Paul de Vence village, from 580€. Romantic Stay in St. Paul de Vence includes welcome gift, flowers, bottle of Champagne, candlelight dinner, 30-min massage, return airport transfer, from 650€. A one-night package for two, A Very Sweet Stay, includes welcome Champagne with homemade sweets, from 430€. Ideally located close to Nice, Cannes, Monaco, the beach and waterfront, nearby activities include golf (7 different courses), 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 summer events: Executive Chef Andrea Mattei presents summer cooking classes, offering guests the opportunity to prepare the region's classic dishes of pasta, pizza and sweet pastries. Epicurean guests may prefer to take a gourmet truffle masterclass or learn traditional Tuscan cooking and prepare classic country food; Katrina Love Senn, a well respected healer/yoga instructor, holds private and group sessions (July 5-12, & Sept 13-30); The Palio, a colorful, bareback horse race is staged around the dirt-packed Piazza del Campo, Siena's main square (July 2 and Aug 16); Monteriggioni Medieval Festival puts on one of the best costume festivals in Italy (July 3-5 & 10-12); the Chigiana Summer Music Festival, set in churches, abbeys and theatres of the province and city of Siena, features international artists (July & August); the ancient ruined Abbey of San Galgano hosts a spectacular collection of, concerts, theatrical, dance, musical and cultural events (July & August). During August: the Grotto Dining Experience features a romantic candle-lit dinner for up to 4 people; a Resident Artist invites guests to their workshop for a chat or to sign up for customized art lessons 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. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, La Villa Maillot has undergone an ambitious renovation seamlessly blending the classic and contemporary. The hotel offers several summer packages available from July 14 - Aug 31: Stay for 3 Nights, Pay for 2 includes breakfasts and a deluxe room, based on space availability, for 199€ per night for two = 132€ per night. Stay 5 nights, Pay for 4 includes accommodation and buffet breakfast from 175€ per night; Enjoy your breakfast includes a room and breakfast from 199€ per night; Family Stay includes 2 connecting rooms, 50% discount on 2nd room for children under 12 yrs from 359€ per night. Other packages include Romantic Stay for two, which includes breakfast in your room or at the restaurant, a bottle of Champagne Cattier, in-room fresh flowers from 289€ per night (no minimum stay, it is valid for 1 night or more). 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. This neo-renaissance villa is surrounded with its own private Italian garden and a spacious centuries-old park that slopes toward the Arno River. Facilities and services include complimentary shuttle service to/from Florence city centre, use of private sauna and gym, wifi internet and car parking. The hotel is offering two special packages available until Sept 30 – Eat & Pool by Villa La Vedetta includes a casual 3-course lunch at Onice Lounge & Restaurant and refreshing swim in the pool with a breathtaking view over the city of Florence, bathing towel and sun bed included, from 55€ pp Mon- Fri; 65€ pp Sat & Sun. A one-night package for two, Gourmet Break at Villa La Vedetta, includes overnight accommodation, welcome bottle of sparkling wine and Chef's homemade biscuits, 3-course dinner at Onice Lounge & Restaurant, and buffet breakfast. 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 features a gourmet restaurant, two bars, swimming pool, gift boutique, and new spa facility (massage, aromatherapy, aesthetic treatments) and 12 acres of beautiful tropical gardens. The adjacent crystal clear waters are ideal for watersports, and the two nearby live reefs are perfect for snorkeling and diving. This world-class resort recently claimed the title of 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. The hotel has recently added an all-day dining option to accommodate guests whose activities or preferences make for late or "lite" meals. Also new is the daily Experience Menu which includes pilates, cricket, guided walks, day trips to Pigeon Island, garden tours, yoga, hobie cat tours, cooking& cocktail classes, sunset cruises, rum tasting, shopping excursions, steel drum band concerts, cocktail receptions. 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
