Luxury Travel Advisor - January 2009 - (Page 26)

THE MASTER BEDROOM in the Sandy Lane Villa (above) has a gazebo and Jacuzzi. SANDY LANE’S HYDROTHERAPY pool (left) provides therapeutic precession to a spa treatment. bathroom and a private veranda. This palatial pad can’t be booked over the GDS, but it can be through Virtuoso. Numbers to Know: We hear that room Nos. 5079 and 5080 have the best views of the sunset, pool, river and the mist off of the falls. The property’s peak period is from February to June, and it encourages bookings to be made as far in advance as possible. The general manager is Craig Storkey (craig.storkey@ zm.suninternational.com), who can be contacted directly. For pampering, the property’s spa includes treatments on the riverbank at the Zambezi or in the garden gazebo. Top Treatment: Have your VIPs try a traditional Zambian massage, which uses warm towels to relax and soothe the muscles, before beginning a Swedish massage. The spa director is Zoi Kazakos (royal. spa@zm.suninternational.com; 260-332-1121, ext. 2546/2568). Adventurous couples can earn bragging rights with friends by taking in a meal at Royal Livingstone’s restaurant, where we hear the signature dish is Crocodile Curry. For a luxurious dining experience, your clients can dine while riding The Royal Livingstone Express, a recently restored train that glides along Zambia’s old railway through the countryside. If your clients would rather enjoy a romantic escape with the fast pace of a metropolitan city as the backdrop, look no further than the venerable Waldorf=Astoria (www. waldorfastoria.hilton.com) in New York. There are several room types that will cater to your clients’ every whim; however, the top picks are the Presidential Suite and Royal Suite. We hear that every U.S. president since Herbert Hoover has stayed in these quarters, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The View: Waldorf=Astoria Luxury Suites are spacious corner suites that overlook tony Park Avenue. For expansive views to the eastern part of the city, as well as the Chrysler Building, opt for the Grand and Premier Suites, which are situated in the upper corners of the Waldorf Tower. Another good option is the 42H Suite, which has a living room, dining room and master bedroom. Kristina Garritano (kristina.garritano@hilton.com; 212-872-4622) can make arrangements for your clients. For the utmost indulgence, have your VIPs head to the Waldorf ’s spa, which uses products by Guerlain. The most popular treatment is The Waldorf Impériale, a two-hour experience that combines a facial with massage. We hear that Brianne Polack, who specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, pre- and post-natal massages, reflexology and lymphatic drainage, garners the most requests. The spa director here is Kimani Roquemore (kimani@guerlainspa.com; 212-872-7207). Foodies can look forward to an evening at either The Bull and Bear Steakhouse or Oscar’s American Brasserie. The property also offers open-kitchen dinners in the Waldorf kitchen. —Mackenzie Allison 26 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | January 2009 http://www.waldorfastoria.hilton.com http://www.waldorfastoria.hilton.com

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