Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 21) MOunT nELSOn hOTEL Cape Town, South Africa The morning after your arrival at the Mount Nelson, an Orient-Express Hotel, having experienced one of the elegant guestrooms with views of the gardens or mountain, be sure to sign up for Librisa Spa’s Rise and Shine program. You’ll start your day with a one-on-one yoga class, followed by a spa breakfast and deeptissue massage. Ahh, now you’re ready to experience all this city has to offer – all easily accessible from the hotel – from the waterfront and the beaches to Table Mountain and the beautiful winelands. dining is impeccable at both restaurants and the champagne bar is one of Cape Town’s trendiest rendezvous. DISTAnCE FROM CApE TOWn AIRpORT (CpT): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy One-way airport transfer upon arrival and $50 food and beverage credit, once per stay. In ThE KnOW Bringing the kids? The hotel has a dedicated children’s room and the new spa has age-appropriate treatments for younger guests, including lavender and aloe “Cinderella” facials. 21 12 mi/19 km AF R ICA & M ID D LE E AST ThE TWELVE ApOSTLES hOTEL & SpA Cape Town, South Africa A perfect setting for those who want a five-star boutique hotel experience with serene, natural surroundings, The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa offers front-row seats to majestic mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain National Park. The abundantly gracious staff go out of their way to make your stay spectacular, packing picnics for your wilderness hikes or offering your favorite cocktails while you watch a fiery sunset. Take advantage of complimentary transfers to V&A Waterfront or the elegant Camps Bay, with its golden beaches and plethora of watersports – everything from shark diving to whale-watching trips. DISTAnCE FROM CApE TOWn AIRpORT (CpT): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy “Tea by the Sea” for two, once per stay, and if staying four nights or longer a helicopter transfer to V&A Waterfront. In ThE KnOW Take a scrumptious picnic prepared by the hotel’s chef and explore the trails of the Twelve Apostles range or Table Mountain. 19 mi/31 km BuShMAnS KLOOF WILDERnESS RESERVE & RETREAT Clanwilliam, South Africa With every intention to instill in its guests a reverence for the South African splendor that surrounds it, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat is a five-star ecological oasis – inspired by and dedicated to its environment. The guestrooms are richly decorated; suites boast king-size beds, private patios, Victorian baths and heated towel racks. When you’re not off on an excursion – perhaps uncovering the mystery of bushman rock art with a local expert, or enjoying a sunset nature drive – indulge at the world-class spa, where ingredients include indigenous Africology products and the healing plants of the bushmen. DISTAnCE FROM CApE TOWn AIRpORT (CpT): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Picnic for two at a private location in the reserve, two complimentary caps and special treats upon departure. In ThE KnOW The astonishing cave drawings at the reserve can only be viewed by guests, researchers and archaeologists. 193 mi/311 km
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