Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 31) ThE OBEROI, MAuRITIuS Turtle Bay, Mauritius More and more savvy travelers are discovering the unspoiled beaches and sparkling waters of Mauritius, and where better to unwind than at The Oberoi, Mauritius with its 20 subtropical acres and spacious villa living. Romantics are especially in love with the sunken baths, four-poster beds, private gardens and dining gazebos – all conducive to an intimate stay. dine under the stars from a tempting menu that features European, Oriental and Creole flavors and is based on local fruits, vegetables and spices. And visit the spa for Mauritian treatments using local oils and fruits; one deep massage uses freshly ground coconut. DISTAnCE FROM MAuRITIuS AIRpORT (MRu): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Special candlelight dinner for two (excluding beverages), once per stay. In ThE KnOW The nearby Pamplemousses Garden, with its amazing collection of giant Victoria Amazonica water lilies, is well worth a visit. 31 34 mi/55 km AF R ICA & M ID D LE E AST FOuR SEASOnS hOTEL CAIRO AT ThE FIRST RESIDEnCE Cairo, Egypt From your lavish guestroom at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, your views encompass the Great Pyramids, the Nile River and the city’s ancient Zoological and Botanical Gardens – quite an introduction to this culture- and history-laden region. downstairs, the First Residence shopping and residential complex provides ample diversion, but first you’ll want to stop in at the Spa and Wellness Centre. Treatments are based on the Egyptian philosophy that beauty emanates from the inner as well as the outer self; custom treatments can be created and taken in your own private space, with a personal sauna, whirlpool and shower. DISTAnCE FROM CAIRO AIRpORT (CAI): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy VIP in-room amenity daily ranging from Chocolate Roché to homemade Madeleines and jam. In ThE KnOW You’ll feel like a pharaoh riding from the airport in the hotel’s BMW 7 Series limousine. 16 mi/26 km FOuR SEASOnS hOTEL CAIRO AT nILE pLAzA Cairo, Egypt A bastion of sophistication in dynamic Cairo, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza goes out of its way to provide every creature comfort to its discerning guests. From triple-glazed windows in your guestroom to ensure peace and quiet, to deep soaking tubs and wireless Internet access, to the daniela Steiner Beauty and Wellness Spa with its all-natural spa treatments and cold plunge pool, nothing is overlooked. Your bedroom is a vision in natural wood finishes and chic furnishings; views take in the Nile, the island of Zamalek or the 12th-century Citadel, just outside. DISTAnCE FROM CAIRO AIRpORT (CAI): VIRTuOSO AMEnITy Buffet breakfast for two daily and fruit basket. In ThE KnOW Reserve a room above the 19th floor that offers views of both the Nile and the Giza pyramids in the distance. 15 mi/25 km
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