Moira Fitzpatrick adds Swarovski crystals to her 2011 collection!

The “sparkle” in Sparkling Hill emanates from 3.5 million Swarovski crystal elements.

Set amongst rugged pines and granite outcrops overlooking the legendary Okanagan Lake and Monashee Mountains near Vernon, BC, the Sparkling Hill Resort offers two unique experiences for North American visitors. The resort’s KurSpa, a traditional European-style spa, goes beyond pampering to promote well being and body wellness, including consultations with physicians, nutritionists, physiotherapists as well as medical and spa practitioners. And the “sparkle” in Sparkling Hill emanates from 3.5 million Swarovski crystal elements, which are infused into every aspect of its design – another first in North America. CEO Hans-Peter Mayr persuaded fellow Austrian Gernot Langes-Swarovski, patriarch of the Swarovski crystal empire, to invest in his dream. Ten years and $120 million later the result is a remarkable new wellness retreat unique to North America. 

Be sure to check-out our great fall & winter packages below. If you would like to receive a brochure on Sparkling Hill Resort, make a booking or request a complimentary bottle of wine in the room for your clients, please call Moira at 604-602-1282 or Email Us

November 2010

Dear Colleague,

With the holiday season just around the corner, we would like to update you on our properties with suggestions for Christmas getaways, gift certificates and New Year trips. And, of course, we wish you all the best for the holidays.


First of all, we are pleased to welcome a new property – Sparkling Hill Resort – to our portfolio. Overlooking Okanagan Lake, BC, the resort “sparkles” with Swarovski crystals and relaxes & rejuvenates with the Kurspa. 


For travelers planning winter ski vacations, the world class Post Hotel & Spa, ranked among the top ski resorts in North America, is offering two- and three-day ski packages, and has limited space left for Christmas & New Years celebrations.  

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort will refurbish 12 tents, offering larger tents (King Beds), each with a Queen Day bed, and ensuite bathrooms. This “glamping” (glamorous camping) favorite continues to amaze the adventure-seeking traveler.

Executive House Hotel in Victoria, BC, is featuring a New Year’s Eve Stay & Brunch, including standard room, for only $60 pp dbl. Perfect for those looking for exceptional value.


We are excited to report that Chateau de la Chevre d’Or recently received a prestigious 5-star rating from the French Ministry of Tourism. This Cote d’Azur treasure remains one of the most popular for North American selective clients.

RELAIS & CHATEAUX HOTELS

THE POST HOTEL & SPA (www.posthotel.com) This award-winning Relais & Chateaux hotel and spa in the Canadian Rockies is offering two and three day ski packages (mid week) that include accommodation, skiing and breakfasts. The two-day package costs $399 pp dbl for standard room and $437 for deluxe room with kingsize bed. The three-day package costs $562 pp dbl for standard room and $655 for deluxe room. Just minutes from the Post Hotel by complimentary shuttle, the Lake Louise Ski Area offers more than 4200 acres of world class ski terrain. For an unforgettable holiday experience, the Post is still taking Christmas and New Year’s bookings (4-night minimum stay required). The Post also offers two-night Spa, Gourmet and Romantic packages (see website for details). Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.


CHATEAU DE LA CHEVRE D’OR - Virtuoso (www.chevredor.com)
The Chateau will close Nov 28 and reopen March 4 with Cocooning au Chateau, available through April 30, 2011. The package includes two night’s accommodation, including a bedroom with Jacuzzi, continental breakfasts, a room upgrade, welcome gift, gourmet dinner for two at 2-Michelin star Chevre d’Or, complimentary access to pool, sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and fitness room, as well as internet access and valet parking. Standard package starts at 698 Euros. Chevre d’Or also continues to offer the Relais & Chateaux and AMEX Romantic Escapes that features 4 nights for 3 when booking and paying with an American Express Card. All bookings during the Monaco Grand Prix (May 26 -29, 2011) are commissionable for travel agents.  Please contact Moira for bookings and an amenity in the room. 


VILLA LA VEDETTA (www.villalavedetta.net) This romantic Relais & Chateaux five-star boutique hotel sits atop Piazzale Michaelangelo, offering an urban retreat with amazing views of Florence. An ideal retreat for travelers who wish to avoid holiday crowds and inner city traffic, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle that operates from 9 am to 7 pm from the hotel to Ponte alle Grazie, located only five minutes on foot from the famous Ponte Vecchio. The hotel is only 15 minutes from the international airport Amerigo Vespucci. Surrounded by an Italian garden and its own private park, the 18 room/suite, hotel offers a two-level swimming pool and bar, and gourmet dining in Onice Lounge & Restaurant. Rates start at 189 euros per night, taxes and services included. Please contact Moira for best available rate and bottle of Chianti in room.



LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORTS & SPA – Virtuoso (www.wildretreat.com) The resort has closed for the winter, but is already taking bookings for the 2011 season, which starts in mid May with 4 nights for 3 offers.  Guests will have options of roomier accommodation and ensuite bathrooms with heated slate floors, flush toilet, double sinks/vanity, large closets and indoor/outdoor showers with double shower heads. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort was voted the Most Excellent Lodge in the US & Canada in Conde Nast Johansens’ 2010 Annual Awards for Excellence, and rated among the 11 Most Exclusive Hotels in the World by Forbes.com & the Travel Channel 2009. Agents receive booking commissions of 10% on the total value of resort packages. Please contact Moira for bookings and receive a shipment of BC Sockeye smoked salmon.

EXECUTIVE HOUSE HOTEL (www.executivehouse.com) This European-style boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC, is inviting holiday guests for New Year’s Eve & Brunch and an opportunity to refresh, renew, rejuvenate in its new Urban Oasis + Medi Spa, Victoria's only hotel spa featuring traditional spa treatments as well as facial rejuvenation treatments such as Botox and fillers. The hotel is offering a Snow Birds special available for 15% off a 30-day stay, booked before Nov 30 for stays through March 2011. During December, guests may visit various holiday venues, including Butchart Garden’s popular Magic of Christmas, which features fantastic light displays , 12 Days of Christmas displays, performances of traditional caroling and music, ice skating and much more. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.

NITA LAKE LODGE (www.nitalakelodge.com) Nestled on the shores of Nita Lake near the base of Whistler Mountain, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, this luxury boutique hotel is offering 4-night 3-day ski packages that include a 3-day dual mountain lift ticket (from $241.74 pp dbl per night, including taxes); and 7-night 5-day ski packages that include a 5-day lift ticket (from$227.90 pp dbl per night). The 3-night Christmas Indulgence Package includes full breakfasts, 5-course Christmas dinner (excl alcohol), and a welcome bottle of wine (from $332.67 pp dbl per night, including taxes and gratuity.) Children 12 & under eat Christmas dinner free. The 3-night New Year’s Spectacular Package includes pre-dinner reception, 7-course New Year’s Eve dinner (excl alcohol), New Year’s Eve Gala, and a New Year’s Day Brunch (from $367.58 pp dbl, including taxes & gratuity). Please contact Moira for bookings and a special amenity in the room.


SPARKLING HILL RESORT (www.sparklinghillresort.com) Set in the northern Okanagan Valley of BC, amongst rugged pines and granite outcrops, Sparkling Hill and its premier KurSpa, overlook the legendary Okanagan Lake. This “sparkling” resort is the first in North America to incorporate Swarovski crystal elements into every aspect of its design, including fireplaces, chairs and overhead lighting – creating an iridescent ambience. The KurSpa focuses on whole body wellness, offering over 100 different treatments and therapies, including cryotherapy, the -110° C/-166° F cold spa – the first in North America. Amenities include aromatherapy and steam/sauna rooms, indoor pool with underwater music and starry crystal sky, hot pool with access to outdoor infinity pool, fitness studio and more. Activities include guided hikes, golf at the prestigious Predator Ridge, fishing, watersports, winery tours and x-country and alpine skiing at Silver Star.   Please contact Moira for bookings and a special amenity in the room.

LUMIERE (www.lumiere.ca) Lumiere Restaurant received the coveted Five Diamond Award designation from AAA/CAA for 2011 – a designation awarded to only six Canadian restaurants. One of Vancouver’s premiere restaurants, Lumiere offers a provocative blend of French sophistication and West Coast innovation. The restaurant’s holiday menus include a Christmas Eve Dinner featuring a four-course tasting menu for $98; and a New Year’s Eve early-seating, three-course tasting menu for $110 or a late-seating, seven-course tasting menu for $210.  Additional special menus include a Taste of BC, a three-course prix fixe for $65 – before 7pm; and a Champagne Dinner on Tues, Dec 14.  This award-winning restaurant, now under the helm of the famous New York chef Daniel Boulud, celebrates its second decade in the city. Please contact Moira for special gift card.



db BISTRO MODERNE (www.dbbistro.ca) db Bistro Moderne’s db Bistro Moderne will feature special holiday feasts on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. Christmas Eve dining includes a five-course $48 prix fixe dinner and a la carte menu; Boxing Day dining includes a brunch and dinner service that includes regular a la carte menu plus holiday specials and a selection of paired wines. New Year’s Eve dining includes a five-course $99 prix fixe dinner, a la carte menu, and premium features. Pre-holiday specials include a Jazz Night Dec 15 (three-course $35 prix fixe dinner and a la carte menu) and a Wine Dinner Dec 7 ($75 pp, including food and wine). The restaurant also offers a nightly three-course prix fixe dinner for $42. Please contact Moira for special gift card.

SCENIC TOURS (www.scenictours.com) Scenic Tours is offering travel agents an exclusive travel professional rate on the 14-day Romantic Rhine and Moselle River Cruise departing March 30, 2011. Rates start at $1926 pp, based on 2 for 1 rate, less 10% in category E. Better yet, travel agents can take up to three traveling companions. Space is limited as almost 85% of 2011cruises are already sold. Scenic offers an all-inclusive cruise experience allowing clients to pay one price for all sightseeing and tours, airport transfers, gratuities, a choice of three dining venues, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, exclusive ‘ScenicEnrich’ shoreside experiences and much more. Agents earn commission on the all-inclusive fare rather than just the cruise.  Please contact Moira for bookings and a complimentary bottle of wine in the cabin.

For reservations and brochures or to VIP your clients please contact Moira Fitzpatrick of Exquisite Hotels & Resorts at 1-604-602-1282 or Email Us.

All best wishes & every good wish for the holiday season,

Moira

Moira Fitzpatrick
1190 Melville Street
Suite 507

Vancouver, BC, V6E 3W1

(Ph) 604-602-1282
(Toll-Free) 1-866-322-7199
(Fax) 604-681-3545
Email Us
www.moirafitzpatrick.com

Summer 2010

Dear Colleague,

Now that summer is here and the economy is on the rise with brighter economic forecasts, more people are looking forward to summer travel. Recently, people from all over the world traveled to attend FIFA’s World Cup in South Africa – a huge international event.

Recalling another highly successful world event – the 2010 Winter Olympics – I am excited to add a Whistler property to my portfolio – the luxury boutique hotel Nita Lake Lodge.


And those planning trips to Europe will enjoy a favorable exchange rate. Visitors to Florence, Italy, will appreciate Moira’s special rates/package at Villa Vedetta: rates for 2010 start at 200 euros per room and 380 euros per suite and include one-night accommodation, a buffet breakfast and welcome drink for two; two-night stays include a buffet breakfast and a three-course dinner for two at Onice Restaurant.

I am also pleased to pass along the good news from the Post Hotel & Spa, which has been ranked among the top 10 Hotels in the Continental US and Canada in T+L’s 2010 World’s Best Service Awards.  

Scenic Tours new 2011 brochure is now available and EarlyBird bookings are selling fast.

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, which received top honors as the Most Excellent Lodge in the US and Canada in Conde Nast Johansens 2010 Annual Awards for Excellence had a devastating fire on May 18th just prior to opening for the 2010 summer season. They quickly re-built and reopened on June 10th and everything is open and better than ever! 

RELAIS & CHATEAUX HOTELS


THE POST HOTEL AND SPA
This award-winning Relais & Chateaux hotel and spa in the Canadian Rockies was rated among the top 10 hotels in the Continental US and Canada in T+L’s 2010 Worlds Best Service Awards. The hotel’s sixth Wine Summit held in May was a great success; Wine Summit 2011 will take place May 26 – 29. Summer activities at The Post include hiking, golfing, fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and more – all followed by relaxation and rejuvenation in the hotel’s luxurious Temple Spa. Please see the website for three exciting new packages. The hotel’s Watson House – a 4-bedroom lodge with kitchen and boardroom or dining table for 10 – is ideal for a family vacation or corporate retreat.  Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.

CHATEAU DE LA CHEVRE D’OR
New Head Chef Fabrice Vulin will join the hotel’s four restaurants at the end of July 2010: La Chèvre d’Or gastronomic restaurant, Les Remparts Mediterranean terrace, EDEN “fusion” terrace, and Café du Jardin Summer terrace. In his former positions at Parc des Eaux-Vives in Geneva, Vulin earned 2 Michelin stars in only 14 months; at Morrocco’s luxurious La Palmeraie Golf Palace, his restaurant Dar Ennassim Fabrice Vulin was named “Marrakech’s best dining out venue.” New for 2010, Chateau de la Chevre d’Or is offering a special pre- and post-cruise one-night package, which includes transfers from Monaco and Villefranche harbors and Nice airport, welcome treats, breakfast, special dinner at La Chevre d’Or, and complimentary access to fitness facility, hammam and Eze Tennis Club, perfumery tour – all starting at 475 Euros pp dbl.  Please contact Moira for bookings and an amenity in the room.


VILLA LA VEDETTA
This romantic Relais & Chateaux villa sits atop Piazzale Michaelangelo, offering an urban retreat with amazing views of Florence. Ideal for travelers who wish to avoid inner city traffic, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle that operates from 9 am to 7 pm from the hotel to Ponte alle Grazie, located only five minutes on foot from the famous Ponte Vecchio. The hotel is only 15 minutes from the international airport Amerigo Vespucci. Surrounded by an Italian garden and its own private park, the 18 room/suite, five-star hotel offers a two-level swimming pool and bar, and gourmet dining in Onice Lounge & Restaurant. This gourmet restaurant is recommended in numerous national and international gastronomic guides for its fine cuisine and impeccable service.  Please contact Moira to booking this special offer.

LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORTS & SPA
The resort still has some space available this summer and reports it is having a banner season for wildlife viewing. Guests are being treated to daily sightings of many healthy Black Bears with two and three cubs each. And there are many whale sightings in surrounding waters – the blow spouts, tail showings and breachings are hard to keep up with!  Also, a record number of Salmon and Halibut are being caught by guests. Voted the Most Excellent Lodge in the US & Canada in Conde Nast Johansens 2010 Annual Awards for Excellence, and rated among the 11 Most Exclusive Hotels in the World by Forbes.com & the Travel Channel 2009, this all-inclusive luxury eco-resort is offering the same rates as 2009. Agents receive booking commissions of 10% on the total value of resort packages. Please contact Moira for bookings and receive a shipment of BC Sockeye smoked salmon.


EXECUTIVE HOUSE HOTEL
This European-style, boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC, has recently undergone refurbishing with new sinks, counters, furniture and double pane windows – part of the hotel’s “going green” program. The hotel is also offering its 1400 sq ft 1701 Penthouse Suite with balcony and view of the harbor, lush garden terrace, fully-stocked kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace, work area and more for $4,000 per month or $210 per night. Monthly rates will appeal to snowbirds escaping prairie winters. Victoria, consistently voted among the Top Cities in North America, offers fabulous shops, restaurants, museums, city parks , the famous Butchart Gardens as well as world-class golf courses, hiking trails and fishing expeditions. Seattle-based Kenmore Air provides direct flights to Victoria while United Airlines offers convenient non-stop flights from San Francisco. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.


NITA LAKE LODGE
Nestled on the shores of Nita Lake near the base of Whistler Mountain, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, this 77-room/suite luxury boutique hotel features a secluded lakeside location surrounded by nature, convenient proximity to the train station and Whistler Village, private shuttle service to any Whistler destination, a restaurant, casual café and lakeside lounge, 6300 sq ft of meeting and convention space, and a soon-to-be-opened ayurvedic spa. The Lodge offers a variety of packages that include recreational activities such as golf, ziptreking and paddle surfing, gourmet dinners, and return rail journey. In the summer, nearby activities include hiking, mountain biking on tails and bike parks, golfing, ziptreking, luging, canoeing, sailing and wind surfing, dog sledding (summer & winter) and Adventure Zone passes for children that include up to 15 different outdoor activities. Please contact Moira for bookings and a special amenity in the room.

LUMIERE
Dine Out in Style, available throughout the summer from 5:30pm-7:00pm, features three-course dinners from Chef MacKay's Prix Fixe menu for $58 pp. Sommelier Drew Walker offers a Poplar Grove wine pairing for $28 pp, plus tax and gratuity.  The new Lumière Wine Dinner Series events take place on Monday nights. On  July 26th, Grand Chef Dale MacKay and Wine Director Kevin Van Hullebush present 'A Journey through Southern France' pairing the extraordinary wines of Antech Limoux, St. Martin de la Garrigue, and Domaine La Barroche with inspired dishes created just for the occasion. Please contact Moira for special gift card.


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db BISTRO MODERNE
Due to popular demand Dine Out Vancouver pricing will continue through Aug 31. Prix-fixe menus -- $38 three-course, dinner table; $28 three-course, lunch table -- include choice of appetizer, entree and dessert and optional wine pairings by the glass or bottle. Tax and gratuity not included. Wine dinners introduce La Frenz Estate Winery from Naramata in the famed Okanagan wine country on July 12th. An evening of great food and great Jazz featuring Vancouver's own Jackee Guillou takes place July 15th with a three-course prix fixe menu for $35 pp. And on July19th db bistro moderne offers a private cooking lesson for eight, plus dinner with Chef de Cuisine Nathen Guggenheimer. Please contact Moira for special gift card.


SCENIC TOURS
Scenic Tours’ European river cruises are already selling quickly for 2011. Departures on popular EarlyBird offers, which must be booked by Oct 31, 2010, have limited availability with some departures already sold out. Many itineraries and categories are eligible for Flying Free to Europe. Scenic offers an all-inclusive cruise experience allowing clients to pay one price for all sightseeing and tours, airport transfers, gratuities, a choice of three dining venues, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, exclusive ‘ScenicEnrich’ shoreside experiences and much more. Agents earn commission on the all-inclusive fare rather than just the cruise. Scenic’s fleet of four luxury ‘space-ships’ (soon to be five with the addition of the Scenic Pearl next spring) feature private balconies in 82% of the accommodations.  Please contact Moira for bookings and a complimentary bottle of wine in the cabin.

For reservations and brochures or to VIP your clients please contact Moira Fitzpatrick of Exquisite Hotels & Resorts at 1-604-602-1282 or  Email

All best wishes,

Moira

Moira Fitzpatrick 

1190 Melville Street

Suite 507

Vancouver, BC, V6E 3W1

(Ph) 604-602-1282
(Toll-Free) 1-866-322-7199

(Fax) 604-681-3545

mfcons@bismail.com
www.moirafitzpatrick.com

Spring 2010

Dear Colleagues,

The highly successful 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics and Paralympics are now only a memory, but a wonderful, warm memory, especially for the people of Vancouver and many Vancouver hotels and restaurants. Vancouver’s db bistro moderne and Lumière, performed their culinary magic daily to packed houses that included tons of international diners. 

Although skiing continues till mid May in Lake Louise, the Post Hotel & Spa are preparing for their sixth Wine Summit May 27 -30. 
 


Scenic Tours’ 2010 cruising dates are almost sold out and the new 2011 Europe River Cruising brochure is due to be released in early May. The launch of Scenic’s 5th ship, Scenic Pearl, will see an expansion of Scenic’s sailings and itineraries in 2011.



Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, which received top honors as the Most Excellent Lodge in the US and Canada in Conde Nast Johansens 2010 Annual Awards for Excellence will be opening May 20. Ideal for a summer family adventure, the resort offers a 4 nights for 3 package (see details below).



Visitors to Florence, Italy, will appreciate Moira’s special rates/package at Villa Vedetta: rates for 2010 start at 200 euros per room and 380 euros per suite and include one-night accommodation, a buffet breakfast and welcome drink for two; two-night stays include a buffet breakfast and a three-course dinner for two at Onice Restaurant. 


RELAIS & CHATEAUX HOTELS

THE POST HOTEL & SPA (www.posthotel.com) This award-winning Relais & Chateaux hotel and spa in the Canadian Rockies was rated among the top three hotels in Canada in T+L’s 2009 500 Worlds Best Awards. Now that spring has arrived, the hotel is preparing for its sixth Wine Summit May 27 -30, featuring prestigious wineries such as Chateau Palmer, Penfolds, Leonetti Cellar and more. Spring activities include skiing till mid-May, hiking, golfing, fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and more – all followed by relaxation and rejuvenation in the hotel’s luxurious Temple Spa. The hotel’s Watson House – a 4-bedroom lodge with kitchen and boardroom or dining table for 10 – is ideal for a family vacation or corporate retreat. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.





CHATEAU DE LA CHEVRE D’OR - Virtuoso (www.chevredor.com)
New for 2010, Chateau de la Chevre d’Or is offering a special pre- and post-cruise one-night package, which includes transfers from Monaco and Villefranche harbors and Nice airport, welcome treats, breakfast, special dinner at La Chevre d’Or, and complimentary access to fitness facility, hammam and Eze Tennis Club, perfumery tour – all starting at 475 Euros pp dbl. The hotel’s Special Opening Package (through April 30), priced from 349 euros pp dbl, includes a welcome treat, two nights’ accommodation, continental breakfast, gourmet dinner at La Chevre d’Or, visit to Eze Exotic Gardens and a perfumery, complimentary access to fitness centre, hammam and tennis club. Please contact Moira for bookings and an amenity in the room.


VILLA LA VEDETTA (www.villalavedetta.net) This romantic Relais & Chateaux villa sits atop Piazzale Michaelangelo, offering an urban retreat with amazing views of Florence. Ideal for travelers who wish to avoid inner city traffic, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle that operates from 9 am to 7 pm from the hotel to Ponte alle Grazie, located only five minutes on foot from the famous Ponte Vecchio. The hotel is only 15 minutes from the international airport Amerigo Vespucci. Surrounded by an Italian garden and its own private park, the 18 room/suite, five-star hotel offers a two-level swimming pool and bar, and gourmet dining in Onice Lounge & Restaurant. This gourmet restaurant is recommended in numerous national and international gastronomic guides for its fine cuisine and impeccable service. Please contact Moira for bookings of her special offer.




LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORTS & SPA – Virtuoso (www.wildretreat.com) Voted the Most Excellent Lodge in the US & Canada in Conde Nast Johansens 2010 Annual Awards for Excellence, and rated among the 11 Most Exclusive Hotels in the World by Forbes.com & the Travel Channel 2009, this all-inclusive luxury eco-resort re-opens May 20, 2010, offering the same rates as 2009. An Early Booking special of 4 nights for 3 (Sun – Thurs, May 20 – June 23 & Sept 2 - 30, 2010) is available, as well as special travel agent rates of $1500 pp (regular $4750!) for 3-night weekend all-inclusive packages Thurs - Sun during May/June, based on space availability. The special rate also applies to accompanying friends or spouses, and includes seaplane transfers, meals, beverages, activities and one massage treatment. Agents receive booking commissions of 10% on the total value of resort packages. Please contact Moira for bookings and receive a shipment of BC Sockeye smoked salmon.

EXECUTIVE HOUSE HOTEL (www.executivehouse.com) This European-style, boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC, is offering a Spring Special from $89 per night pp single/double valid through April 30. The hotel offers a variety of dining-in options – an English pub with live entertainment, steak and seafood restaurant, casual café and a lounge and Oyster Bar. Surrounded by ocean and pristine wilderness, the hotel is actively working towards “going green.” Victoria, consistently voted among the Top Cities in North America, offers the best of both worlds: fabulous shops, restaurants, museums and city parks - complementing world-class golf coursesss, hiking trails and fishing expeditions. And the famous Butchart Gardens is in full spring bloom. Seattle-based Kenmore Air provides direct flights to Victoria while United Airlines offers convenient non-stop flights from San Francisco. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.






LUMIERE (www.lumiere.ca) For Olympic fans, Lumiere is offering a special Olympic Hangover Menu – 3-course prix-fixe menu for $60 through April 25. For opera aficionados, the restaurant will open its kitchen early to Vancouver Opera ticket holders for 3-course Prix Fixe dinners on Tues and Thurs throughout 2010 opera season, donating 10% back to the Vancouver Opera. The restaurant also offers wine dinners, special menus and cooking classes throughout the year. Under the helm of the famous New York chef Daniel Boulud, this world-class restaurant has received a slew of awards, including Top French Restaurant in Vancouver in Zagat’s Survey, AAA Four Diamond Award in 2010, Relais Gourmand, Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux and Traditions & Qualite, Les Grand Table du Monde -- the first independent restaurant in Canada to receive these latter two designations. 
Please contact Moira for special gift card.


db BISTRO MODERNE (www.dbbistro.ca) The Bistro is offering a special Olympic Hangover Menu featuring a 3-course prix-fixe menu for $30 through April 25. Venue of Team Canada’s first official dinner at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, and a favorite of hockey fans who are now in playoff mode, the Bistro continues to offer Canuck season ticket holders 20% off food. Ongoing events include private cooking classes, wine dinners and jazz nights. A younger, west coast interpretation of Daniel Boulud’s db Moderne in midtown Manhattan, Vancouver’s sister restaurant offers the same urban vibe and modern French bistro cuisine – and joins Boulud’s famous Dinex Group. Please contact Moira for special gift card.



SCENIC TOURS (www.scenictours.com) Scenic Tours’ European river cruises are selling quickly for 2010, particularly cabins with private balconies. Cruisers may Fly Free to Europe (excl taxes) for Amsterdam to Budapest cruises, departing Oct 18, Nov 1 & 15 for all category cabins – a savings of $2,400 per couple. The launch of Scenic’s 5th ship, Scenic Pearl, will see an expansion of Scenic’s sailings and itineraries for 2011.Guests paying bookings in full for 2011 sailings by May 21 will receive a $100 per couple onboard ship credit. A fully refundable deposit of $250 pp ensures cruisers obtain first choice of date and cabin type for 2011 and receive best earlybird offers. Online booking is now available for preferred agents. Please contact Moira for a complimentary bottle of wine in the cabin.

For reservations and brochures or to VIP your clients please contact Moira Fitzpatrick of Exquisite Hotels & Resorts at 1-604-602-1282 or mfcons@bismail.com
All best wishes for a wonderful spring season,

Moira

Moira Fitzpatrick
1190 Melville Street

Suite 507

Vancouver, BC,
V6E 3W1

(Ph) 604-602-1282
(Toll-Free) 1-866-322-7199

(Fax) 604-681-3545

mfcons@bismail.com
www.moirafitzpatrick.com

Happy Spring 2010

Dear Colleague, 



Chris Gonzalez, the new GM of db bistro moderne and Lumiere, is welcoming visitors to Vancouver. Conveniently located, the two restaurants offer quick meals and an extensive collection of British Columbia wines. A-la-carte & prix fixe menus, private rooms and valet parking will all be available. Please call Moira for reservations.


Scenic Tours Europe River Cruising 2010 is offering an amazing 2 for 1 on its brand new sailing from Amsterdam to Basel departing Oct 11 – a savings of up to $7845 per couple! The offer is selling out quickly. 

Chateaux de la Chevre d’Or also received honors in T+L’s 500 World’s Best Hotels 2010, ranking #2 on the popular Cote d’Azur.

For a skiing vacation without the Olympic hoopla, The Post Hotel & Spa was recently ranked the #2 hotel in Western Canada in T+L’s 500 World’s Best Hotels 2010. New at the Post Hotel & Spa are the Winemaker’s Dinner Series 2010 featuring six course gourmet dinners and vintage wine pairings plus the opportunity to enjoy an evening with a world-class winemaker. Call Moira for more details.

Congratulations to Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, which received top honors as the Most Excellent Lodge in the US and Canada in Conde Nast Johansens 2010 Annual Awards for Excellence.

Visitors to Florence, Italy, will appreciate Moira’s special rates/package at Villa Vedetta: rates for 2010 start at 200 euros per room and 380 euros per suite and include one-night accommodation, a buffet breakfast and welcome drink for two; two-night stays include a buffet breakfast and a three-course dinner for two at Onice. Restaurant.

For reservations and brochures or to VIP your clients please contact Moira Fitzpatrick of Exquisite Hotels & Resorts at 1-604-602-1282 or mfcons@bismail.com
All best wishes for the year ahead,

Moira

Moira Fitzpatrick
1190 Melville Street, Suite 507

Vancouver, BC,
V6E 3W1

(Phone) 604-602-1282
(Toll-Free) 1-866-322-7199

(Fax) 604-681-3545

mfcons@bismail.com
www.moirafitzpatrick.com

Celebrate the holidays in style

EXQUISITE HOTELS AND RESORTS REPRESENTED BY MOIRA FITZPATRICK www.moirafitzpatrick.com

December 5, 2009 Dear Colleague, With summer a fading memory and autumn almost over, we are looking forward to the festive season. Now that the economy seems to be on an upswing compared to last year, more of your clients may feel like celebrating the holidays with a family vacation or romantic getaway at one of our exceptional properties.

The Post Hotel & Spa, a world-class ski resort in the Canadian Rockies, is still accepting reservations for the holiday season. And our two world-class restaurants - Lumiere and db bistro moderne, located in Vancouver, are celebrating the holidays with special culinary events and gift certificates - ideal for Christmas presents and corporate gift programs.

Anticipating the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Chef Daniel Boulud, Chef Dale McKay and Chef Stephane Istel of db bistro moderne and Lumière are inviting visitors to make advanced Olympic reservations, now available through the restaurants. Conveniently located near downtown hockey, figure-skating, UBC women's hockey and Richmond speed skating, the two restaurants will offer quick meals and an extensive collection of British Columbia wines for guests interested in attending Olympic events. A-la-carte & prix fixe menus, private rooms and valet parking will all be available.

New for 2010, Chateau de la Chevre d'Or is offering a special pre- and post-cruise one-night package includes transfers from Monaco and Villefranche harbors and Nice airport, welcome treats, breakfast, special dinner at La Chevre d'Or, and complimentary access to fitness facility, hammam and Eze Tennis Club - all starting at 475 Euros pp dbl.

RELAIS & CHATEAUX HOTELS

THE POST HOTEL & SPA (www.posthotel.com) This award-winning Relais & Chateaux hotel and spa in the Canadian Rockies offers the ultimate winter getaway offering skiers a choice of three world-class ski hills – all offering a perfect mix of terrain. The Post operates a complimentary shuttle from the hotel to the nearby Lake Louise ski slopes, which offer 4000 acres of unsurpassed ski terrain with four different mountain faces. Visitors may also choose from cross-country and heli skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobile tours, dog sled and sleighing, and outdoor ice skating - all followed by relaxation and rejuvenation in the hotel's luxurious Temple Spa. The hotel's Watson House - a 4-bedroom lodge with kitchen and laundry facilities ' offers a perfect holiday retreat for family and friends. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.

CHATEAU DE LA CHEVRE D'OR - Virtuoso (www.chevredor.com) Although Chevre d'Or will be closed through March 18, 2010, the hotel will celebrate the holiday season with a variety of memorable gift certificates. Perfect Christmas presents for clients planning a European vacation for 2010, choices range from 'Lunch with a View' to 'Zen Delight' offering a morning massage, lunch and an afternoon of relaxing on the sundeck, or in the swimming pool. 'The Romantic Dinner' at the two-Michelin-star La Chevre d'Or Restaurant, will feature menus prepared by new executive Chef Didier Elena who comes from the equally prestigious Relais & Chateaux Les Crayeres in Reims, Champagne. Trained in Monaco, the internationally acclaimed Chef has also worked in Paris, New York and Tokyo. Please contact Moira for bookings and an amenity in the room.

VILLA LA VEDETTA (www.villalavedetta.net) This romantic Relais & Chateaux villa sits atop Piazzale Michaelangelo, offering amazing views of Florence. A complimentary shuttle operates from 9 am to 7 pm from the hotel to Ponte alle Grazie, located only five minutes on foot from the famous Ponte Vecchio. Surrounded by an Italian garden and its own private park, the 18 room/suite, five-star hotel offers a two-level swimming pool and bar, and gourmet dining in Onice Lounge & Restaurant. Rates for 2010 start at 200 euros per room and 380 euros per suite. One-night stays include a buffet breakfast and welcome drink for two; two-night stays include a buffet breakfast and a three-course dinner for two at Onice Restaurant. Please contact Moira for bookings.

LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORTS & SPA Virtuoso (www.wildretreat.com) After a great year, and several prestigious awards, the resort looks forward to welcoming your clients next season when it re-opens May 20, 2010, offering the same rates as 2009. Also, the resort will once again offer an Early Booking special of 4 nights for 3 (Sun - Thurs, May 20 - June 23 & Sept 2 - 30, 2010) as well as special travel agent rates of $1500 pp (regular $4750!) plus taxes and gratuities for three-night weekend all-inclusive packages Thurs - Sun during May/June, based on space availability. The special rate also applies to accompanying friends or spouses and includes seaplane transfers, meals, beverages, activities and one massage treatment. In regards to bookings, agents receive 10% commission on the total value of resort packages. Please contact Moira for bookings and receive a shipment of BC Sockeye smoked salmon.

EXECUTIVE HOUSE HOTEL (www.executivehouse.com) This European-style, boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC is offering special winter rates of $89 per room per night. Ideally located for the city's many festive events and displays, guests of the hotel may enjoy the Festival of Trees, Christmas Fair at the Crystal Gardens, Children’s Christmas Festival, and more. For easy access to all the holiday attractions, the city is offering a Free Christmas Downtown Shuttle. A little further afield, Magic of Christmas at the Butchart Gardens, named a Top 100 Event in North America by the American Bus Association, features fabulous light displays, Twelve Days of Christmas displays, outdoor ice skating and more. Seattle-based Kenmore Air provides direct flights to Victoria while United Airlines offers convenient non-stop flights from San Francisco. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.

LUMIERE (www.lumiere.ca) For opera aficionados, Lumiere will open its kitchen early to Vancouver Opera ticket holders for 3-course Prix Fixe dinners on Tues and Thurs throughout the 2009 -2010 opera season (Dec 01 - June 11, 2010), donating 10% back to the Vancouver Opera. Private dining services and facilities are available year round and for Christmas and Holiday parties. Also, the restaurant offers $100 gift certificates for group bookings of 15 or more diners - ideal for corporate Christmas gifts. Contact Moira for holiday gift program. One of Vancouver's premiere restaurants, Lumiere offers a provocative blend of French sophistication and West Coast innovation. The Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux Lumière celebrates its second decade in the city under the helm of the famous New York chef Daniel Boulud. Please contact Moira for special gift card.

db BISTRO MODERNE (www.dbbistro.ca) December and January culinary events at the Bistro include Get Fresh with Stephane, a private cooking class and dinner with the chef du cuisine; Granville Island Market Shopping and Private Cooking Lessons; the popular Monday Night Wine Dinners, which pair fine wines with inspired cuisine, and an evening of jazz on Dec 16, featuring Vancouver's own Jackee Guillou accompanied by a special 3-course prix fixe dinner for $35 pp. db Bistro Moderne in Vancouver, BC, sister restaurant to db Bistro Moderne in midtown Manhattan, joins Chef Daniel Boulud's famous Dinex Group. Also from New York, the Bistro's Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel offers a selection of seasonal specials daily, with suggested paired wines by the glass. Please contact Moira for special gift card.

SCENIC TOURS (www.scenictours.com) Scenic Tours' European river cruises are selling quickly for 2010. Feedback from clients travelling this year has been exceptional, with rave reviews for the private outdoor balconies and fully inclusive nature of the product. Some Earlybird savings are still available for bookings made and deposited by Dec 31, 2009. Online booking is now available for preferred agents. Savings of US$200 per couple are available on the eight- or eleven-day "Gems of the Danube" itinerary departing May 24 and 28. This may be booked either with or without a three-night stay in Prague. "Fly Free" is available for March, April 5 and November departures and US $800 savings per couple are available for October departures. Please contact Moira for a complimentary bottle of wine in the cabin. For reservations and brochures or to VIP your clients please contact Moira Fitzpatrick of Exquisite Hotels & Resorts at 1-604-602-1282 or mfcons@bismail.com All best wishes for a wonderful holiday season, Moira

Moira Fitzpatrick's September Newsletter

September 2009

Dear Colleagues,

While looking forward to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics Feb 12-28, we reflect back on an incredible summer with endless sunny days and record high temperatures. California weather in the Pacific Northwest!

I am excited to welcome two world-class restaurants to my portfolio Lumiere and db Bistro Moderne both located in Vancouver, BC and both under the leadership of Grand Chef Daniel Boulud of New York fame.

On a more personal note, I enjoyed a wonderful summer that included a first-class European trip. During the height of the season, I spent several days at Chevre d'Or, which is offering 3 nights for 2 during October 2009; low season rates for the whole month of October; and 15% commission for TAs on room rates only for these bookings. Offers are valid for any new booking made from Sept 14^th onwards. Please contact Moira for room/lunch/dinner reservations or to book a day excursion of Eze for your cruise clients.

My European trip also included a stop at Florence at the Villa La Vedetta, a Relais & Chateaux property with breathtaking views of the city. To celebrate the introduction of this property I am featuring an exclusive offer with special rates. Please contact Moira for details.

I have also just returned from a Scenic Tours cruise on the Danube and will be only too happy to supply information regarding cuisine, accommodation, etc. Scenic Tours is offering an exceptional 2010 program, which includes a choice of four Oberammergau options combined with river cruising. Details of this and other options are available in Scenic's 2010 Europe River Cruising and Touring brochure.

RELAIS & CHATEAUX HOTELS

THE POST HOTEL & SPA

(www.posthotel.com) This world-class Relais & Chateaux hotel and spa in the Canadian Rockies offers the ultimate mountain getaways. Located along the banks of the Pipestone River, Watson House – a 3,000 sq ft, 2-storey, 4-bedroom lodge with kitchen and laundry facilities, is ideal for family and friends, retreats, board meetings and special occasions. Fall visitors may choose from golfing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting followed by relaxation and rejuvenation in the hotel's luxurious Temple Spa. Conde Nast rated The Post #1 among the 50 Best Ski Hotels in North America in December 2008. Chosen the 3rd Best Rustic Retreat in the World by Gourmet Magazine, the Post has been a recipient of Wine Spectator's highest honor The Grand Award for nine consecutive years. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.

CHATEAU DE LA CHEVRE D'OR

Virtuoso (www.chevredor.com) Chevre d'Or features a variety of special packages, including

Autumn Dream, which is available from Oct 1 to Nov 1, 2009. The package includes two nights accommodation with continental breakfast, one gourmet dinner

in La Chevre d'Or (excluding beverages), complimentary access to fitness facilities, hammam and Eze Tennis Club plus autumnal welcome treats. Also, in partnership with Relais & Chateaux and American Express cardholders, Chevre d'Or continues to offer the Romantic Escapes Package through Nov 2010. The package features four nights for the price of three plus a bottle of Champagne and strawberries in the room. Clients must pay for bookings with an American Express card. Please contact Moira for bookings.

VILLA LA VEDETTA

(www.villalavedetta.net) This romantic Relais & Chateaux villa sits atop Piazzale Michaelangelo, offering amazing views of Florence. A complimentary shuttle operates from 9 am to 7 pm from the hotel to Ponte alle Grazie, located only five minutes on foot from the famous Ponte Vecchio. Surrounded by an Italian garden and its own private park, the 18 room/suite, five-star hotel offers a two-level swimming pool and bar, and gourmet dining in Onice Lounge & Restaurant. Through Oct 31, 2009, Double Grand Deluxe rooms are available for 426 euros per night; the Deluxe Suite for 628 euros; from Nov 1 to Jan 2, 2010, the rooms are available for 347 euros per night; the suites for 541 euros. One-night stays include a buffet breakfast and welcome drink for two; two-night stays include a buffet breakfast and a three-course dinner for two at Onice Re staurant. Please contact Moira for bookings.

LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORTS & SPA

Virtuoso (www.wildretreat.com) This luxury safari tent encampment has had an exceptional year and garnered a number of prestigious awards. The resort was selected for National Geographic's Stay List - singled out for its 'Sense of Place' from more than 600 properties. It was also named a 2009 Grand Award Winner by Andrew Harp

er and listed as a 'top property' in Virtuoso Life's 2009 luxury hotels and resorts. Clayoquot offers the perfect adventure vacation for FIT, honeymoons, weddings or family gatherings/reunions. After a great year,

the resort looks forward to welcoming your clients next season when it re-opens May 20, 2010, offering the same rates as 2009. Book through Moira and receive a shipment of BC Sockeye smoked salmon.

EXECUTIVE HOUSE HOTEL

(www.executivehouse.com) Fall is a perfect time to visit beautiful downtown Victoria, BC. The crowds have thinned out but the golf, whale watching, h

iking, biking and other outdoor activities are still in full swing. As well, the region's gardens are still vibrant, and the Royal BC Museum's exhibit of Treasures: The World's Cultures from the British Museum continues through Sept 30. For Snowbirds planning longer stays, the hotel is offering 15% off 30-day stays between Nov 1, 2009 and March, 2010 - booked before Nov 30. This package is ideal for those who may wish to take a coupl

e of day-trips to attend events at Vancouver’s Winter Olympics without paying premium accommodation prices. Seattle-based Kenmore Air provides direct flights to Victoria while United Airlines offers convenient non-stop flights from San Francisco. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.

LUMIERE

(www.lumiere.ca) One of Vancouver's premiere restaurants, Lumiere offers a provocative blend of French sophistication and West Coast innovation. This award-

winning restaurant celebrates its second decade in the city under the helm of the famous New York chef Daniel Boulud, who made his first official debut on the Canadian dining scene in December 2008 when he re-introduced the Grand Chef Relais & Chateaux Lumière restaurant to Vancouver. The restaurant's executive chef Dale McKay comes to Lumiere from the kitchens of Gordon Ramsay restaurants in London, Tokyo and New York. Superb service and sublime cuisine promise guests the culinary experience of a lifetime. Choices include a five-course Prix Fixe Menu, seven-course Chef's Menu and

five- course Vegetarian Menu - all with wine pairings carefully chosen from an impressive range of local and international labels to complement the cuisine and occasion. Please contact Moira for special gift card.

db BISTRO MODERNE

(www.dbbistro.ca) db Bistro Moderne in Vancouver, BC, sister restaurant to db Bistro Moderne in midtown Manhattan, joins Chef Daniel Boulud's famous Dinex Group. also from New York, the Bistro's Chef de Cuisine Stephane I

stel has worked side by side with Boulud and his extraordinary team, adopting the Boulud style of seasonally-driven, market fresh cooking. A contemporary urban French Bistro and Bar, db Bistro Moderne offers a selection of seasonal specials daily, with suggested paired wines by the glass. Upcoming Bistro events include 7 Delicious Deals, 7 Days a Week Through September and a series of Monday Night Wine Di

nners during the autumn season, featuring wines from various vineyards with tasting notes and commentary provided by Sommelier and Wine Director Kevin Van Hullebush plus special guests from the wineries. Please contact Moira for special gift card.

SCENIC TOURS

(www.scenictours.com) Scenic is offering a two for one 16-day Christmas & New Year Cruise departing Dec 21, 2009 from Amsterdam with savings up to $8615 per couple. Sailing down the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, highlights include snow-covered villages, regional festivals, Christmas markets, optional Paris & Prague three-night extensions, Christmas carols, Christmas dinner and spectacular New Year's celebrations. The company's 2010 product will include 'Fly Free' for March, April 5 and November departures, 'Companion Fly Free' for April and October departures, 'Fly Free' for all dates for all cruises on the D and E category staterooms (no balconies), as well as Earlybird savings booked and paid by October 31, 2009. Please contact Moira for a complimentary bottle of wine in the cabin.

For reservations and brochures or to VIP your clients please contact Moira Fitzpatrick of Exquisite Hotels & Resorts at 1-604-602-1282 or mfcons@bismail.com

All best wishes,

Moira

Moira Fitzpatrick