Virtuoso Insights - October/November 2008 - (Page 71) visitiNg the WiNDOW ON the West go lufthansa airlines services st. Petersburg from various u.s. cities including boston, new york, and chicago. SEE travel Moscow to st. Petersburg as you uncover the hidden Russia with Exeter international. be among the privileged few to go within the grand kremlin Palace and terem; visit the amber Room workshops at catherine Palace; head backstage at the famous Mariinsky theatre; and more. ten nights; departs May 7, June 4, July 9, august 6, and september 3, 2009. from $8,750 per person, double occupancy. Stay everyone from george bernard shaw to bill clinton have stayed at the belle Époque grand hotel Europe, St. petersburg. finish off your exquisite meal at l’europe restaurant with a piece of gourmet chocolate from the on-site factory. Doubles from Rub10,150 (approx. us$429), including virtuoso exclusive upgrade, buffet breakfast, and small matryoshka with vodka. • standing opposite st. isaac’s cathedral, rocco Forte’s hotel astoria, St. petersburg is revered for its contemporary stylings and cosseting service. one of the city’s finest restaurants, Davidov offers caviar and vodka tastings. Doubles from Rub14,700 (approx. us$621), including virtuoso exclusive upgrade, buffet breakfast, ticket to hermitage Museum, and $50 food and beverage credit. • when in Russia, do as the Romanovs and stay at taleon imperial, a club hotel located in a fully restored, czaristera palace. sip cognac in the cigar bar and indulge in the full wellness center. from Rub14,875 (approx. us$628) per room, per night, including virtuoso exclusive upgrade, buffet breakfast, and roundtrip airport transfers. CruiSE Many cruise lines operating scandinavian and baltic sea cruises dedicate a major port call to st. Petersburg. contact your virtuoso travel advisor for itineraries, dates, and fares. A legendary city of all times – Istanbul, the city of royal splendor where East and West meet and mingle in a rich multicultural tapestry that has inspired travelers for thousands of years. Join us at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul for unforgettable getaways and experience the enchantment and magic of one of the world’s truly extraordinary cities. For reservations or information, contact your Virtuoso travel advisor. Becoming part of the world’s most exotic view. It’s our pleasure.
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