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Bedroom in the Penthouse Suite DESTINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 Classic Vacations 2008 PRODUCT COLLECTION butler service and can connect to an adjoining terraced Penthouse Suite (#502). Another fifth-floor Penthouse Suite connects to a deluxe double (#501). The 1,500-square-foot Soho Suite has terraces running the length of the building on two sides. It comes with butler service but not a kitchen and otherwise offers the same amenities as the Terrace Suite. For clients seeking über-privacy, three loftlike apartments can be accessed from the lobby or from separate street entrances. Ranging from 1,297 to 1,306 square feet, each has two bedrooms, two baths, a dining area and kitchen. The Terrace and Soho Suites and the apartments cannot be booked over the GDS. Contact General Manager Carrie Wicks (carriewicks@firmdale. com, 011-20-7559-3000). The hotel’s Refuel Bar and Restaurant is a popular spot for local media darlings, as evidenced by the cheek-by-jowl lineup at the long pewtertopped bar. The menu is small but good—with a strong emphasis on seasonal organic products and produce. Try to book a few days in advance. A Customizing Concierge We are pleased to introduce our new products for 2008. In addition to expanding hotel and resort offerings in Hawaii, Mexico, the Caribbean, Tahiti, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, we have made several exciting enhancements to our product collection. Here are a few highlights for the upcoming year: • Fiji – 8 stunning properties in the Fijian islands • Luxury Trains – Venice Simplon Orient Express and The Royal Scotsman • River Barging in France • Overnight castle experiences in Ireland • Expanded selection of Tours & Activities in every destination Classic offers including private tours to Central Mexico’s World Heritage sites • Expanded collection of villas, condominiums, cottages, and private residence rentals There are two lovely lobby-level drawing rooms for guests only, which sport well-stocked honor bars and wood-burning fireplaces. One level down are four event spaces: the private Crimson Bar, a private dining room for 12 and two spectacular screening rooms, one with 100 Poltrona Frau-designed red leather armchairs and the other with 45 pony-skin and red armchairs by Frau. Expect impeccable service from the concierge staff, who can arrange what they dub “bespoke” transportation along with private viewings and tours (they’ve been known to arrange a private tour of Highgrove’s gardens with Prince Charles). Contact chief concierge Sandro Marcal (sandro marcal@firmdale.com). Spa services, using products from Aromatherapy Associates, are available in one of two treatment rooms or in the guest’s room. The most requested treatment is a full-body massage with Bridget. It’s recommended that you book ahead. There’s also a gym with a personal trainer. Contact spa director Frank Schmidt (frank@ bodytissue.com).I Classic Vacations, helping you deliver superior customer satisfaction to ensure loyal clients for life. 2008 BROCHURES AVAILABLE NOW Visit classicforagents.com/brochure_app.aspx or call 1.800.221.3949 to place your order. Mexico Hawaii | | Caribbean | Europe | Tahiti | Australia | New Zealand | fiji © 2007 Classic Vacations, LLC. All rights reserved. Classic Vacations, Classic Hawaii, Classic Mexico, Classic Caribbean, Classic Europe, Classic Tahiti, Classic Australia and New Zealand, Classic, and the Bird of Paradise logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. CST: 2079429-50 CONNECTING YOU For more on hotels in the English capital, visit www.travelagentcentral.com/london 26 | TravelAgent November 26, 2007 Interested? Request #006. http://classicforagents.com/brochure_app.aspx http://classicforagents.com/brochure_app.aspx http://www.travelagentcentral.com/london

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Travel Agent - November 26, 2007 Online Now Contents From the Editor From the Publisher Contributors Europe: InterContinental Geneva Puts Forth a New Look and a New Way to Get to Know the Swiss City London’s Soho Hotel Pacific/Asia: Taichung: Taiwan’s Third Largest City Pacific/Asia Briefs and Packages Tanzania Travel Specialist Mexico: A Roundup of Premier Hotels in Mexico City Q&A with U.S. Director of the Mexico Tourism Board Mexico Deals Las Vegas: A Three-Day Itinerary for Gen-X couples Creating a Kid-Friendly Vacation for Gen-X Clients that Still Includes Alone Time for Parents Richard Harper of Mandalay Bay Caribbean & Bahamas: What’s Happening in St. Kitts Puerto Rico’s Other Rainforest, Toro Negro Hawaii: The Big Island: First-Class Resorts and Native Culture Hotels: The Sky Lodge in Park City; The Lodge at Vail Tours: American Safari Cruises in Alaska’s Inside Passage Pacific Northwest: Suncadia, Eco-Friendly Resort Near Seattle Cruise: The Added Lure of Sailing with a Celebrity Onboard Small Ships Offer Up-Close Experience Cover Story: Hip Hotelier, Social Scientist Supplier Profile - Maximilian Brockmann: The New Face of Auto Europe Agent Profile: Sigrid Carter of Envoyé Travel The Orient-Express: Fabled Train Remains an Elite Product Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Europe Bookings as Dollar Falls Freestyle Cruising Casinos On the Rise in the Caribbean Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort Prepares for Major Renovation Visit Europe Media Exchange In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch

Travel Agent - November 26, 2007

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