Virtuoso Insights - June/July 2008 - (Page 56) exquisite escapes Perfect pairings for our advisors’ top picks aNDaNza — Just blocks from San Miguel de Allende’s main square, the historic hotel casa de sierra Nevada is spread amongst nine Spanish colonial mansions, including the former residence of the town’s archbishop. be among the first to be pampered at the just-opened laja Spa. Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; full breakfast daily; two complimentary margaritas and special Sierra Nevada snack, once per stay; and late checkout, if available. From MXN2,540 (approx. US$240) per room, per night. A private table at casa de Sierra nevada. arzak — get a true taste of Northern Spain on an 11-night Madridto-Santiago package from heritage Tours private Travel, which features two nights in San Sebastian so you can sample chef Arzak’s culinary genius. Visit the El greco Museum in Toledo, see don Quixote’s windmills in cuenca, get a private tour of the guggenheim in bilbao, and so much more. Enjoy the finest accommodations and guided sightseeing, including nine days with a private car and driver. Departures available through September 30, 2008. From $10,450 per person. BaDia a colTiBuoNo — Just a short walk from Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, the palazzo magnani feroni offers private drives to the chianti Valley so you can visit badia a coltibuono. of course, you may be hard-pressed to leave your sumptuous suite at this stunning, 16th-century palace. Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; continental breakfast daily; wine and snacks served en-suite, once per stay; complimentary Florence guidebook and wheeled carry-on with hotel imprint; and early check-in and late checkout, if available. From EUR230 (approx. US$360) per room, per night. BErNarD loisEau — This renowned restaurant is located in the equally tasteful relais Bernard loiseau, an idyllic burgundy residence with an inviting library and beautiful gardens. The hotel has created a Virtuoso Exclusive Package that features two nights in a garden View room and dinner at its namesake restaurant, as well as dinner at loiseau des Vignes and visits to two local chateaux for wine tastings. From EUR745 (approx. US$1,170) per package. views of the Pacific ocean. The hotel exudes sheer class and elegance with exceptional service and amenities, including a rooftop pool. Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; buffet breakfast daily; dinner for two with VIP treatment (excluding beverages), once per stay; and early check-in and late checkout, if available. From $409 per room, per night. ThE frENch lauNDrY — If an ode were written to Napa Valley, it would center around poetry inn, a hillside sanctuary offering dramatic views of the winelands and even more dazzling accommodations. Enjoy a massage in the open air, then relax by your suite’s crackling fire. Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; breakfast daily; complimentary tour of cliff lede Vineyards, including sit-down tasting in the winery VIP room; and early check-in and late checkout, if available. From $650 per room, per night. hélèNE DarrozE — located between the Place de la concorde and le Faubourg Saint-honoré and just steps from the champs-Elysées, the hotel sofitel le faubourg boasts one of Paris’ most prestigious addresses. Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; buffet breakfast daily; two-day museum passes for two, valid for all National Museums and the Palace of Versailles; fruit basket and mineral water in room; and a special hermes welcome gift. From EUR405 (approx. US$635) per room, per night. fusioN — Ideally situated in lima’s residential district of Miraflores, the stylish miraflores park, an orientExpress hotel commands unrivalled More Perfect Pairings on page 58 P 56 Virtuoso insights
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