Virtuoso Insights - June/July 2008 - (Page 58) JEaN gEorgEs — After your unforgettable repast at Jean georges, you’re just steps away from your equally memorable stay at The ritzcarlton New York, central park, which offers everything from bath butlers to a house bentley. Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; American breakfast daily; lunch for two at blT Market (or up to $85 credit), once per stay; and, with a three-night suite stay, one 60-minute Swedish massage at la Prairie Spa. For up-to-the-minute pricing, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor. late checkout, if available. For up-tothe-minute pricing, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor. Atlas presides over Rockefeller Square, new York city. Nam kha — old Saigon was elevated to a new level of sophistication when The park hyatt saigon opened a few years ago. The third-floor pool courtyard is our favorite feature of this stylish French colonial hotel. Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; full breakfast daily; one set lunch for two at the Square one restaurant (excluding alcohol), once per stay; and early check-in and saviNi — before your superb repast at Milan’s landmark restaurant, why not learn the history behind da Vinci’s The Last Supper? our friends at ic Bellagio offer an exceptional half-day tour of renaissance Milan, providing you with unmatched insight into some of its most famous monuments and artists. of course, your Virtuoso travel specialist will gladly work with Ic bellagio to create a Milan tour tailored to your individual tastes and interests. For up-to-the-minute pricing, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor. Special advertiSing Section Hotel del Coronado World-Class Dining at “ The Del” Three-Night InDELgence Package from $1,230 As part of its recent $150 million enhancements, San Diego's historic Hotel del Coronado — known affectionately as “The Del” — serves up two unparalleled oceanfront dining venues. The Del’s signature restaurant, 1500 Ocean, has received rave reviews from both Wine Spectator and Bon Appétit. Chef de Cuisine Brian Sinnott works with local farmers and producers to find the freshest ingredients in creating his acclaimed Southland coastal cuisine served in a variety of elegant indoor and outdoor settings. The Del’s newest culinary concept, ENO, offers a one-of-a-kind tasting experience of the three most delectable indulgences in the world — fine wine, rare cheeses, and gourmet chocolate. This unique tasting room, complete with built-in cheese and chocolate cases, features more than 50 wines by the glass (with many more by the bottle), a rotating selection of 33 artisan cheeses, and a variety of handmade, exotic chocolate confections. ENO also offers weekly tasting and pairing classes. InDELgence Package Three Nights Available June 20 through September 2, 2008 Virtuoso Exclusive Experience Includes: • Three nights’ accommodations • $150 dining credit per stay • One 50-minute Del Massage or Del Facial, once per stay Virtuoso Resort Rates from $410 per night Beach Village Rates from $2,600 per night (Two Bedroom Villa) Three-night minimum stay required; Taxes and $25 daily resort charge not included. VisionsofAmerica/Joe Sohm/gettyImages prévôT — Since chef Jean-Jacques Prévôt veritably worships the cavaillon melon, it’s only fitting that you stay in nearby Avignon, the “Papal city,” at the heavenly Hostellerie Les Frenes. Surrounded by fragrant gardens and filled with period heirlooms, this idyllic, 19th-century villa is just minutes from the Pope’s Palace. Virtuoso guests receive a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; continental breakfast daily; and early check-in and late checkout, if available. From EUR160 (approx. US$250) per room, per night.
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