Travel Agent - March 2, 2009 - (Page 14) DESTINATIONS EUROPE European SEVERAL NEW LUXURY HOTELS will be opening in Europe this year under the Preferred Boutique (www.preferredboutique. com) brand. Among these intimate gems are the Relais Monforte in Italy’s Southern Piedmont region, and the Tivoli Victoria, a renovated palace in Vilamoura, Portugal. Built from an ancient farmhouse, the Relais Monforte (www.relaismonforte.it) conjures the beauty of classical Italy with its proximity to Monforte d’Alba, a medieval walled town. The hotel has maintained the layout of the original farmhouse, offering only 36 rooms and an internal patio that serves as entrance to some of the rooms. Suite #16 is ideal for families, with two bed14 | TravelAgent March 2, 2009 A Junior Suite at the Relais Monforte in Italy LUXURY HOTELS Two new Preferred Boutique properties open in Italy and Portugal, offering unique ways to unwind rooms, two bathrooms and two balconies. The best suite, our sources say, is #4, which sprawls out over 484 square feet and can connect to a deluxe double room—perfect for two couples traveling together. Both rooms have a large terrace. The best views can be enjoyed from the rooms on the first and second floor, which face the valley and offer large balconies. While the building might be antique, its amenities are anything but: It features a 1,184-square-foot spa with two treatment rooms, sauna, steam bath, Kneipp circuit and an indoor pool with whirlpool corners and blood circulation jets. Agents should book treatments three to four days BY JENA TESSE FOX prior to clients’ arrival for weekdays, seven to 10 days prior for weekends. As no official spa director has been appointed yet, agents can contact Fabrizia Manassei (booking@ relaismonforte.it, 011-39-0173-215626) to reserve time at the spa. The property includes a nine-hole par-31 golf course that unwinds through vineyards and hills. The signature hole of the course is number four, a par-3 of 150 meters with a lofty perched tee from which players have a breathtaking view over the vineyards and the Alps as a backdrop. The golf course recently reopened after major renovations to the greens and fairways, which were CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 http://www.preferredboutique.com http://www.preferredboutique.com http://www.relaismonforte.it
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