Virtuoso Life - January/February 2009 - (Page 45) Luxury barging on the tranquil canals and rivers of France. THE EUROPEAN hotel COLLECTION of Orient-Express ITALY HOTEL CIPRIANI, Venice: a legendary landmark and one the world’s most desirable accommodations HOTEL CARUSO, Ravello: a magnificently restored ancient palace high above the Amalfi coastline VILLA MICHELE, Fiesole: atop a hillside overlooking Florence, one of the most romantic places on earth HOTEL SPLENDIDO, Portofino: for decades a destination for the aristocracy and glitterati, high above a sparkling yacht-filled harbor FRANCE HOTEL DE LA CITÉ, Carcassonne: a medieval stone residence with views of the Pyrenees at a citadel that hosted knights in search of the holy grail PORTUGAL LAPA PALACE, Lisbon: a private oasis above the bustling bairros and heritage monuments, uninterrupted views of the city and River Tagus REID’S PALACE, Madeira: since 1891, celebrities, artists and royalty have been drawn to this haven of luxury, stunning views and myriad water activities ENGLAND LE MANOIR AUX QUAT’ SAISONS, Oxford: a gracious manor house, gardens and orchards, focus on dining, two Michelin stars for over twenty years SPAIN RITZ MADRID, Madrid: one of the truly grand luxury hotels of Europe, embroidered linen sheets, hand woven carpets, fine antiques, marble baths LA RESIDENCIA, Majorca: a tranquil refuge between towering mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, orchards, olive groves, and rarified air RUSSIA GRAND HOTEL EUROPE, St. Petersburg: a former royal palace near celebrated canals and monuments, the vodka and caviar bar is a must FOR MORE INFORMATION and reservations, please contact your Virtuoso travel advisor
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