Virtuoso Insights - October/November 2008 - (Page 53) Stay hotel arts Barcelona this stunning, 44-story hotel is located on the beach, offering panoramic sea or city views from each room or suite, along with an outdoor pool, fitness center, and six senses spa. Michelinstarred chef sergi arola presides over the chic arola restaurant. virtuoso guests receive an exclusive upgrade and buffet breakfast daily. Rates vary. gran hotel la Florida situated 1,000 feet above barcelona, this lofty, boutique hotel boasts the decadent ZenZone spa with a range of treatments to refresh and rejuvenate, along with the mouth-watering cuisine of l’orangerie restaurant. virtuoso guests receive an exclusive upgrade, euR40 spa credit per room, and daily buffet breakfast. Rates vary. hotel Casa Fuster sharing a street with two houses designed by gaudí, the hotel casa fuster is a listed “landmark building” in the heart of barcelona. the gourmet galaxó restaurant commands splendid views from its terrace. from euR332 (approx. us$513) per room, per night, including virtuoso exclusive upgrade, daily buffet breakfast, euR50 food-and beverage-credit, and complimentary wine tasting. Claris hotel located in the city’s historic center, the claris hotel maintains the facade of a former palace; its décor combines the contemporary with the classic, and is complemented by an exquisite collection of antiques and a rooftop restaurant. from euR342 (approx. us$529) per room, per night, including virtuoso exclusive upgrade, daily buffet breakfast, and transfer to airport or pier with a minimum three-night stay. Nature and Nurture - Ecuador & the Galapagos Get up close and personal with a Blue-footed Booby and meet all the other unique species found in this world-renown archipelego as you sail through pure-blue waters. Then rejuvenate yourself for a few days in a tropical spa. from $6,207 per person Includes: Deluxe Accomodations - 2 nights Quito - 7 nights Galapagos Cruise - 2 nights Tropical Spa - All Transfers, including roundtrip air from Galapagos Custom Itineraries available on request *Pricing based on double occupancy per person. International airfare not included. Price not applicable during holiday season. Contact your Virtuoso Travel Advisor for more information
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