Luxury Travel Advisor - February 2009 - (Page 35)

A DELUXE GOLF VIEW ROOM (above) at Fairmont Turnberry Isle has a private balcony, the perfect spot to catch some shot making. A JUNIOR SUITE (left) at Finca Cortesin opens up to an aromatic private garden. than the par-4, 413-yard 14th, a classic case of risk-and-reward. Water lines either side of the fairway, and long hitters will be tempted to carry the entire length of the lake to the right, leaving a short iron or wedge into the green. More conservative players may opt for the safety-first approach by lying up in the middle of the fairway. Celtic Manor’s other two golf venues, Roman Road and The Montgomerie, are also two of the top courses in Wales, the latter having been designed by Ryder Cup legend, Scotland’s own Colin Montgomerie. Celtic Manor isn’t just a golfer’s paradise. The resort has two hotels: The Resort Hotel and The Manor House Hotel. The former consists of 330 guest rooms and its premium accommodations are the Resort Deluxe Suites, which feature adjoining separate lounge and dining areas, as well as marble bathrooms with underfloor heating. Luxe Life: The two Presidential Suites, Nos. 922 and 982, have your VIP clients’ names written all over them. One has a baby grand piano, and both suites have large terraces, private dining rooms for seating up to 10 guests and balconies with panoramic views. Note: Celtic Manor offers five levels of Family Rooms, including a Resort Grand Deluxe Family Room with two king-size beds, a double sofa bed and a large dual-aspect balcony providing additional outdoor space. In the smaller, more intimate Manor House, 70 traditionally styled guest rooms are surrounded by finely manicured gardens, while a giant lush lawn out front gives the Manor a truly English country-house feel. For the most charming and quaint experience, book a Manor Period Four-Poster room. These rooms boast a queen-size wooden fourposter bed, which is rimmed by Georgian-lead windows and traditional décor. Luxury travel advisors can contact Celtic Manor’s own agent liaison, Zeb Learney (zlearney@celtic-manor. com; 011-44-1633-410-539). Those clients flying commercial should use Cardiff Airport, which is 45 minutes away from the resort; private jets can be accommodated at Bristol Airport, also 45 minutes away from the property. Celtic Manor has its own private helipad and arrangements can be made through Head Concierge Paul James (pjames@celtic-manor.com; 011-44-1633-410-254). Farther south, where the climate is a bit balmier, Finca Cortesin (www.fincacortesin. www.luxuryta.com February 2009 | LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR 35 http://www.fincacortesin.com http://www.luxuryta.com

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