Virtuoso Insights - June/July 2008 - (Page 2) the World of virtuoso Welcome to our world . . . a world of more than six thousand travel advisors around the globe, working with you to create distinctive, life-transforming experiences. This month we bring you a full menu of food and wine related Virtuoso Exclusive Experiences and exciting news from our network of luxury travel providers. Virtuoso ExclusivEs As our client, you have access to a wide array of Virtuoso Exclusive Experiences, which include special pricing and complimentary amenities. here are a just a few tasty offers created especially for the gastronome: Wine and Dine in the Loire valley Built along the Loire River during the reign of Louis XIV, the gracefully restored Château de Noirieux has seen its share of refined repasts. Indeed, they are served each evening from the kitchen of reputed Chef Gérard Côme, accompanied by fine wines of the Loire region. Your Virtuoso Exclusive Experience includes two nights’ accommodation in a Deluxe Château Room; continental breakfast daily; a gift copy of Gérard Côme’s cookbook; special candlelight dinner from the degustation menu for two persons, including a selection of wine from the sommelier, once per stay; and other Virtuoso amenities. Available through December 30, 2008. Two-night package from EUR890 (approx. US$1,370) per couple. château de noirieux façade. cooling down in the cape Winelands. From the Bush to Boutique estates Our friends at Heritage Tours Private Travel have put together an amazing South African adventure that combines three nights on safari, luxurious stays in both Cape Town and the Winelands, and a journey aboard the worldrenowned Rovos Rail with such unique experiences as dinner at the Groote Schuur Presidential Estate and a private cooking lesson with a celebrity chef. As a Virtuoso client, you’ll also enjoy a complimentary tour of boutique wine estates that are closed to the public. Spend a full day exploring some of South Africa’s most highly lauded, lowproduction wineries with an accredited sommelier and hosted by the estate’s owners or winemakers. Available through December 15, 2008. From $11,469 per person. 2 Virtuoso insights
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