Virtuoso Insights - October/November 2008 - (Page 65) visitiNg the big village go american airlines now flies direct from chicago o’hare airport to Moscow (Domodedovo airport). SEE Meander along the imperial rivers and lakes of Russia on a 13-day waterways of the czars voyage with viking river Cruises. travel Moscow to st. Petersburg (or reverse); includes all meals, sightseeing, and more. numerous departures available between May and october, 2009. from $2,999 per person, double occupancy. Stay a bold, contemporary design and discreet, spoiling staff welcome you at the ararat park hyatt moscow, which sits next to the bolshoi and is just a short walk from the kremlin. sample authentic armenian delicacies at cafe ararat and swim laps in the fitness center’s mosaic pool. virtuoso guests enjoy an exclusive upgrade, buffet breakfast, and formal tea for two. Rates vary. • a romantic retreat in the heart of the city, hotel Baltschug kempinski moscow offers beautifully appointed guestrooms, a 24-hour casino, one of the city’s best restaurants, and guided, half-day city tours via its bMw 730li. from Rub16,000 (approx. us$676) per room, per night, including virtuoso exclusive upgrade, buffet breakfast, afternoon tea for two, and more. • besides claiming one of the city’s best locations — right at the edge of Red square — the 334-guestroom ritz-Carlton, moscow boasts a unique nightlife butler, who can get you in to all the city’s best clubs and parties. virtuoso guests receive an exclusive upgrade, full breakfast, and $100 credit at caviarterra restaurant. Rates vary. A major symbol and masterpiece of Russian culture, the Bolshoi is currently celebrating its 233rd season. Europe: Upscale Hotel Values Positano Turin Madrid Florence Venice Island Amsterdam Rome London Barcelona Paris Pasitea (Executive room) Le Meridien Art Tech Westin Palace Palazzo Magnani Feroni Helvetica & Bristol Westin Europa & Regina Danieli Pulitzer St. Regis Grand Westin Excelsior 51 Buckingham Gate (Jr. Suite) Majestic Bristol from* $98 150 182 190 213 195 239 278 314 314 325 424 575 Complete your stay with airport transfers and sightseeing or other activities. Choose from hundreds of options including city tours, excursions, cultural experiences such as wine tasting or cooking classes, and more. For reservations, please call your Virtuoso travel advisor. *Hotel prices are per person, per night based on double occupancy, in a standard room (unless otherwise stated) at the lowest price from now through March 31, 2009, and include breakfast, all taxes and service charges. Prices are subject to change. Hotels are subject to availability. Alternate travel dates, hotels and/or room categories are available; prices vary. Photo ©scott warren/gettyimages
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