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United States The cArneros inn – Casually refined yet completely unpretentious, Carneros Inn offers the quintessential California Wine Country stay. Set amidst 6,000 acres of pinot and chardonnay vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley, the resort’s tasteful guest cottages combine cozy comforts with the most contemporary conveniences, from wood-burning fireplaces to large-screen, flat-panel televisions. Indulge in one of the spa’s healing treatments, which utilize fresh, locally harvested herbs, fruits, and flowers. Then head to the dining room, FARM, to sample Chef Christophe Gerard’s organic, French-inspired cuisine, followed by a glass of Pinot Noir next to the infinity pool. The Inn offers one-day yoga retreats featuring two sessions — one based on an Anusara-inspired flow practice, the other more deep-releasing and meditative — along with lunch. Virtuoso guests enjoy a room upgrade upon arrival, if available; breakfast daily; $50 spa credit, once during stay; complimentary use of spa facilities; two VIP passes to the boutique wine tasting room, The Vintners Collective; and more. From $430 per cottage, per night. Ask your Virtuoso travel advisor about optional one-day yoga retreat packages. A powerful peace: meditating at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu and (above) Wine Country calm: the spa at the Carneros Inn. inKATerrA mAchU picchU – Where better to find a new sense of self than at the Lost City of Machu Picchu? Set at the foot of the mystical fortress, this carbon-neutral eco-resort comprises 85 terracotta-roofed casitas — each with wood-burning fireplaces, timber-beamed ceilings, and tile floors — sprawled amidst 12 stunning acres. The serene yoga studio, which overlooks the Vilcanota River, offers complimentary classes each morning as well as private sessions. The resort’s lush grounds call out for contemplative walks, or join such guided excursions as birdwatching, nature treks, and twilight visits to ancient petroglyphs. An Andean spa treatment, using natural extracts derived from local plants and flowers, is a must. Your Virtuoso Exclusive Royal Inca Retreat package includes two-nights’ accommodation in a Junior Suite or Suite; all meals; a private Andean sauna and 50-minute massage at the Unu Spa, along with a morning yoga session; and four guided excursions within the grounds. Available January 2 through December 23, 2009. From $683 per person, per package, double occupancy. Peru 44 Virtuoso insights

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Virtuoso Insights - December 2008 Contents The World of Virtuoso The Art of Travel Golden Anniversaries Grand Slam Tennis In the Flow Celluloid Travels Top Destinations for 2009 The Perfect Ending

Virtuoso Insights - December 2008

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