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powerful plant extracts and nourishing marine elements work to rejuvenate the body and relax the mind. Tuscany’s flavorful fruits and vegetables throughout the year are showcased seasonally in the cuisine at Castello’s restaurant, La Torre. Here, guests can enjoy everything from pasta and freshly baked bread to delicious vegetarian selections. A terrace offers outdoor dining with views of the Tuscan countryside. Room service is available 24 hours a day, and a bar located in what was once the castle’s kitchen is a cozy gathering place for pre- or postdinner drinks. Leisure options abound at Castello del Nero, whether it’s a dip in the hotel’s heated swimming pool or a day trip to Florence for shopping and museum-hopping and art viewing, or Siena to watch one of its famous “Palio” horse races. In addition to being a haven for leisure travelers, Castello del Nero caters to business travelers and groups, both large and small. The hotel’s lush gardens, state-ofthe-art meeting rooms, sprawling terraces and opulent public spaces are ideal venues for corporate events, business meetings, wedding ceremonies and receptions and other special functions. Hotel de Russie features generously sized rooms and suites, all with 21st century communications technology Hotel de Russie Address: Via del Babuino, 9, 00187 Rome, Italy Phone: 011-39-06-32-8881 Reservations tel.: 011-39-06-32-888-830 Reservations fax: 011-39-06-32-888-884 Toll-free U.S: 800-359-4090, ext. 7003 Website: www.roccofortecollection. com E-mail: reservations.derussie@rocco fortecollection.com Managing Director: Moreno Occhiolini Acting Director (Sales & Marketing): Sara Zanazzo General Manager: Elena Bruno Castello del Nero Address: P.O. Box 36—Strada Spicciano 7, Tavarnelle, Florence, Italy I-50028 Phone: 011-39-055-80-6470 Fax: 011-39-055-8064-7777 Website: www.castellodelnero.com E-mail: reservations@castellodel nero.com President & CEO: Cav. Samir Victor El Kharrat General Manager: Andrea Luri The award-winning five-star Hotel de is located just beside the Villa Borghese Gardens, between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. The city’s top attractions, such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona,Vatican City and St. Russie Peter’s Basilica, are all nearby. The hotel’s signature terraced gardens are an oasis in the heart of the Eternal City. Under the professional direction of The Rocco Forte Collection, the legendary Hotel de Russie is recognized worldwide as a unique luxury hotel in the heart of Rome. It features generously sized rooms and suites, all of which offer 21st-century communication amenities, such as broadband Internet access, modems, two-line telephones, voicemail and fax capabilities. Executive Chef Nazzareno Menghini prepares a bountiful harvest of exquisite Mediterranean cuisine (his specialty is seafood) at Le Jardin de Russie. In warm weather, both the restaurant and Stravinskij Bar open onto the garden. For special celebrations or important events, Hotel de Russie’s lush rooftop terraces accommodate up to 120 guests. Each of the hotel’s four meeting rooms can hold up to 90 guests, and each is equipped with the latest in audio-visual equipment. The De Russie Wellness Zone offers an extensive menu of health and beauty treatments, all administered by highly qualified technicians, beauticians and trainers. The treatments include the Aroma Technique (a massage employing pure essential oils and musical accompaniment); saltwater baths, followed by a complete face and body massage; massage therapy, including Shiatsu; reflexology body wraps and masks; slimming and detoxifying therapies; and stone therapy. All treatments are by Carita, Decleor and Bodycoffee. An icon of hospitality, Hotel Eden is an oasis in the heart of Rome, surrounded by the green gardens of Villa Borghese, Villa Ludovisi and Villa Malta. The hotel is just off the Via Veneto and only a few blocks from the shopping streets bordering Continued on page 44 O CTO B ER 2008 Home-BasedTravelAgent 43 http://www.roccofortecollection.com http://www.roccofortecollection.com http://www.castellodelnero.com

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