Luxury Travel Advisor - February 2008 - (Page 14) CASA COLONIAL Junior Suites’ spacious floor plans include sitting areas and private patios (above). THE ROOFTOP INFINITY POOL at Casa Colonial is surrounded by a teak deck and chic chaise loungers, as well as beautiful views (left). For a bird’s-eye view of the islands, ask Seger or Barr to arrange a seaplane excursion, touching down for a picnic lunch on a secluded beach, or, for high-end shopping, a private seaplane or helicopter to neighboring Nassau. For a stay during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and in March and April, book at least six months in advance. Tip: If you’re catering to one of the many health and wellness buffs who often are drawn to Kamalame Cay, ask about the resort’s new Pilates program, which runs in April, and its second Spa Wellness program, which will debut in October. Widely considered the most glamorous and exclusive of the Caribbean islands, St. Barths is home to the equally chic Le Toiny (www.letoiny.com), a member of Relais & Châteaux that has hosted Mariah Carey, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss. The intimate Le Toiny offers just 15 private colonial villas, each with its own pool and terrace. Booking on behalf of a client who’s traveling with family? Opt for La Villa, Le Toiny’s sole three-bedroom Villa Suite. It’s the most spacious and occupies the most private plot of land on the grounds. Luxury travel advisors can book via the GDS or through Executive Sales Manager Claire Hillau (sales@letoiny.com; 59-05-90-29-7780) or Reservations Manager Virginie Huïez (contact@letoiny.com; 59-05-90-29-77-50). Tip: Book six months ahead for a stay during Christmas/New Year’s. Le Toiny closes from September 1 through the third week of October each year. As the hotel’s spa is limited to the singleroom Serenity Cottage, which debuted in December 2007 in partnership with Ligne St. Barth, it’s best to book treatments and services at least five days in advance; contact Spa Manager Claudine Caren (headquarter@ lignestbarth.com; 59-05-90-27-82-63), who will see to it that your client scores his or her desired day and time. For extra-special sparelated needs—a private spa day for a wedding party—ask owner Birgit Bin (headquar ter@lignestbarth.com; 59-05-90-27-82-63) to assist. If your clients want to enjoy the resort in their own special way, Huiez can help with the planning process. She’s arranged fireworks on the beach, private archery lessons, astrologically themed reading sessions and weddings for past guests. She can also assist with transportation into town for shopping at Armani, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Roberto Cavalli and plenty more. 14 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | February 2008 http://www.letoiny.com
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