Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 24) SAxOn BOuTIQuE hOTEL & SpA Johannesburg, South Africa Whether you’re in Johannesburg for business or for pleasure, find respite at the exceptionally elegant Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa, set amidst breathtaking gardens and offering the ultimate in discreet personalized service. This light-filled manse offers 24 suites, all with large bay windows overlooking the pool or gardens (and complete with modern touches, such as wireless Internet and a dVd player). Ask the concierge to arrange a private dinner in the cozy dining library or the enchanting wine cellar. And don’t miss dessert at Saxon’s restaurant; the chef has earned numerous awards for his creations. DISTAnCE FROM JOhAnnESBuRg AIRpORT (JnB): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Complimentary roundtrip airport transfers, special Saxon gift and parking for duration of stay. In ThE KnOW 24 The Sound Therapy – an ancient Tibetan treatment that uses “singing bowls” to balance one’s inner being – is a must for the spa aficionado. AF R ICA & M ID D LE E AST 19 mi/31 km TInTSWALO AT WATERFALL Johannesburg, South Africa With 360-degrees views of the surrounding estate and within the city limits of beautiful Johannesburg, Tintswalo at Waterfall is a stunning private resort, complete with the full-service Vital Source spa, polo fields and a romantic wine cellar. Various activities are within easy reach, including wildlife reserves, caves and shopping. Sixteen well-appointed bedrooms boast views of the polo fields and estate dam, as well as the distant Magaliesberg Mountains; with the resort’s barn-style design, the accommodations are countryrustic yet abundantly luxurious. Bask in your surroundings on walks along the resort’s trails. DISTAnCE FROM JOhAnnESBuRg AIRpORT (JnB): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Bottle of wine upon arrival, cocktails and canapés each evening and one spa treatment per person, once per stay. In ThE KnOW Free up your camera’s memory card – download all your images to a complimentary Tintswalo flash drive. 19 mi/31 km ThE WESTCLIFF Johannesburg, South Africa With an enviable location in Johannesburg’s most exclusive residential suburb, The Westcliff, an OrientExpress Hotel, offers guests a most private escape. The resort-style hotel is surrounded by cascading, sculpted gardens that hide a world of opulence inside. Each room is pleasingly spacious with a huge marble bathroom, and most have a private balcony or sunny patio. Be sure to indulge in a spa treatment followed by a swim in the infinity-edge pool – with its views of the zoological gardens, you might glimpse an elephant or springbok while you’re lounging at the edge. Tennis players love the all-weather, night-lit courts DISTAnCE FROM JOhAnnESBuRg AIRpORT (JnB): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy One-way airport transfer upon arrival and $50 food and beverage credit, once per stay. In ThE KnOW The hotel is perfectly positioned for experiencing the “New South Africa” – the Newtown cultural precinct, Constitution Hill and Nelson Mandela Bridge are all just minutes away. 14 mi/23 km
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