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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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
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Spring 2010Dear 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
Saturday, March 20, 2010
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
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Celebrate the holidays in style
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| 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
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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. | ||
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Moira Fitzpatrick's September Newsletter
September 2009
(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.
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 14th 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
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Victoria's Executive House Hotel Celebrates Summer with Flowers & Fireworks
Summer is a perfect time to plan a getaway or arrange a pre- or post-Alaska Cruise stay at Executive House in beautiful downtown Victoria, BC. Offering exceptional value and an ideal location, this 181-room/suite boutique hotel features spectacular views of the City, Inner Harbor and snow-capped Olympic Mountains, and is close to the Victoria Conference Centre, Parliament Buildings, National IMAX Theatre, Royal BC Museum, and Beacon Hill Park with its miles of walkways and fabulous gardens.This friendly, family-owned and operated hotel that welcomes pets, also offers meeting and banquet facilities, an Executive Floor, complimentary Inner Harbor shuttle service, and complimentary high speed internet. Always upgrading, Executive House has recently installed new balconies and energy efficient double-glazed windows. Rates start at a reasonable CDN$195 per room per night. The hotel’s Executive Club membership, designed for business travelers staying a minimum of 10 nights per year, costs only CDN$125/night through September for a one-bedroom.
A must see for visitors is the world famous Butchart Gardens, which offers a dazzling combination of flowers, fireworks and music every Saturday during the summer. Visitors can explore the Garden during the day, indulge in a picnic on the Residence lawn, then settle in for some eye-popping pyrotechnics in the evening, followed by a half-hour recital from the rare Aeolian Pipe Organ or live acoustic guitar music.
Visitors will require at least a few days to take advantage of all the area has to offer – shopping, sightseeing tours, gardens, golfing, hiking, biking, sea kayaking, whale watching, seaplane tours – there’s never a shortage of things to do! The Royal BC Museum is exhibiting the North American premiere of Treasures: The World’s Cultures from the British Museum through Sept 30. The exhibit includes everything from million year-old hand axes to a 3,000 year-old mummy. With about a dozen golf courses in the area, golfers have many options – from 9-hole executive courses to two 18-hole championship Nicklaus-designed Bear Mountain courses – all good value.
After a full day of sightseeing, recreation or shopping, when you can’t walk another step, Executive House welcomes you “home” with Barkley’s Steak & Seafood House, featuring fine dining; Bartholomew’s Bar & Grille, a British-style pub with outside patio – perfect for summer; Doubles Oyster Bar, serving the freshest oysters in town, and Caffe d’Amore offering casual family dining for lunch, breakfast and dinner. What more could you want!A wonderful way to visit downtown Victoria is with a romantic horse &carriage tour, part of the hotel’s Special Occasion Package that also includes one night’s accommodation in an Executive Floor Jacuzzi Room, chilled bottle of sparkling wine, chocolate heart filled with truffles and breakfast for two for
CDN$495 through Sept 30.From Vancouver, scheduled air (Air Canada, WestJet, Harbour Air Seaplanes, Helijet) and BC Ferries are the main mode of transport. Seattle-based Kenmore Air provides direct flights to Victoria while United Airlines offers convenient non-stop flights from San Francisco. Bus transportation is available through Grayline Tours and Pacific Coach Lines.
For further information, visit www.executivehouse.com or contact Moira Fitzpatrick of Exquisite Hotels & Resorts at 1-604-602-1282 or mfcons@bismail.com. Also, please advise us if you would like to receive any brochures or if you make any bookings at our properties, so we can extend clients the “VIP” treatment.
Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room and complimentary upgrade.
Very best wishes,
Moira
Thursday, June 18, 2009
June Travel Part 2 - Luxury Travel
HUKA LODGE -Virtuoso, AmEx, FHR, (www.hukalodge.com) This award-winning New Zealand Lodge is offering seven two-night packages, from Gourmet to the Great Outdoors, and one three-night 
package Ultimate Fishing. All packages are available from April 1 through Dec 14, 2009 excepting the 
Ultimate Package, which is available from April 1 through March 15, 2010. Packages include accommodation in the Lodge, pre-dinner drinks, full country breakfasts, five-course dinners and more. The various packages include in-room spa treatments, wine tasting tours, cooking school, golf, boat cruises, guided walks, rafting, kayaking, jet boating, bungy jumping, and quad biking. All of this and a New Zealand dollar worth about 60 cents US! Also available is the 4-bedroom Owners Cottage or the new 2-bedroom Alan Pye Cottage with its heated infinity-style swimming pool and separate private spa pool, outdoor patio and fireplace. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.
package Ultimate Fishing. All packages are available from April 1 through Dec 14, 2009 excepting the 
Ultimate Package, which is available from April 1 through March 15, 2010. Packages include accommodation in the Lodge, pre-dinner drinks, full country breakfasts, five-course dinners and more. The various packages include in-room spa treatments, wine tasting tours, cooking school, golf, boat cruises, guided walks, rafting, kayaking, jet boating, bungy jumping, and quad biking. All of this and a New Zealand dollar worth about 60 cents US! Also available is the 4-bedroom Owners Cottage or the new 2-bedroom Alan Pye Cottage with its heated infinity-style swimming pool and separate private spa pool, outdoor patio and fireplace. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS RESORTS & SPA Virtuoso (www.wildretreat.com) 
During June & September, the luxury safari tent encampment Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is offering 4 nights for the price of 3 for guests. and a special agents rate of $1500 pp. Starting June 1, the resort is also offering an Elders Package that includes a complimentary stay (excluding the cost of the floatplane trip from Vancouver to the resort) for up to two elders, aged 55 years or older, traveling with six or more other family members. Rates for other family members are CDN$5500/US$4368 pp in high season (mid-June - August) for a three-night, four-day experience. Discounted rates are also offered for children 12 years of age and under. Wilderness Photo Safari Workshops run from June 14 - 21 and Sept 6 - 13; Reel Womens Wilderness Fly Fishing Weekend takes place Sept 17 - 20. Book through Moira Fitzpatrick and receive a shipment of BC Sockeye smoked salmon.
EXECUTIVE HOUSE HOTEL (www.executivehouse.com) Summer is a perfect time to plan a getaway or arrange a pre- or 
post-Alaska Cruise stay at Executive House in beautiful downtown Victoria, BC. The weather is at its best for golf, whale watching, hiking, biking and other outdoor recreation. As well, the gardens are in full bloom, and the Royal BC Museum is exhibiting the North American premiere of Treasures: The Worlds Cultures from the British Museum through Sept 30. The exhibit includes everything from million year-old hand axes to a 3,000 year-old mummy. Seattle-based Kenmore Air provides direct flights to Victoria while United Airlines offers convenient non-stop flights from San Francisco. Executive House is offering a one-night Special Occasion Package that includes deluxe accommodation, bottle of wine, chocolate truffles and horse & carriage tour. Please contact Moira for a special amenity in the room.
DOLPHIN ISLAND (www.dolphinislandfiji.com) This exclusive resort, just a 10-minute cruise from Fijis mainland, is featuring Another Day in Paradise, which includes 4 nights for the price 
of 3, transfers to and from the island, all meals, a standard bar, and use of recreational equipment for around US$1628/CDN$2050 for one guest or two on a double room basis per night. Facilities include two side-by-side bungalows, one for dining and relaxing, and the other for sleeping. Activities include diving, snorkeling, swimming, parasailing, beachcombing, sunbathing, and a host of nearby activities. Individual guest parties will have exclusive use of the island during their stay.
GRANDE PROVENCE ESTATE - Ensemble (www.grandeprovence.co.za) Visitors traveling i
n South Africa may enjoy some rest and relaxation at The Owners Cottage and a choice of nine different packages. Nestled amongst vineyards this 300-year old estate in Franschhoek was judged a Grand Award recipient for South Africa in Andrew Harpers Hideaway Report Special Edition, published in January 2009, The Cottage was also voted one of the 15 Most Fabulous Villas in the World in Harpers Bazaar, UK 2008. On-property activities include wine tasting, cellar tours, art gallery and massages. Guests may also choose from a variety of sightseeing tours, cuisine & wine tours, game drives, as well as a wide range of activities -- golf, sea kayaking, biking, helitours, scuba diving, fishing - even shark diving!
SCENIC TOURS (www.scenictours.com) Scenics newest river cruise ships Diamond and Ruby have 
now joined the original Sapphire and Emerald. The only company in Europe to feature furnished outside balconies on 82% of its cabins, Scenics 5-star product includes all sightseeing and tipping in the price. The companys 2010 product will include a number of great early booking offers, such as a Fly Free for March 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. The program will also include a choice of four Oberammergau options combined with river cruising. Scenics 2010 Europe River Cruising and Touring brochure will be available soon. 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
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