SEPTEMBER 2017
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Journal ONE OF A KIND
Acquaforte Thalasso & SPA
OPEN EVEN IN AUTUMN
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ONLY THE BEST, EVERY DAY! It is what you have always been looking for. Also this year we will “energize you” by offering our utmost. Stylized chefs, fantastic sports activities, new treatments in the magnificent Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa. And, the new Mahiki Lounge Bar, by day a Polynesian cocktail bar on the edge of the Castello pool, and in the evening, the seductive social atmosphere of ‘a private club’ at the seaside. And if we told you that we also have the best for your kids too? You will discover our Extraordinary Academies. Are you or are you not the best? Are you or not at Forte Village?
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SPORT ACADEMY Playing together with champions. Perfecting your style, improving your shot, fine-tuning your game tactics. And learning how dedication, discipline and fair play get you the best results. Here are our fantastic Sport Academies.
CHELSEA FOOTBALL The extraordinary Chelsea Football Club Soccer School offers basic summer football courses lasting one week focusing on teamwork tactics and individual techniques, and specific courses for goalkeepers, strikers, defenders and midfielders. When you enrol at the football school, you’ll be given our fantastic kit. Want to show off your custom-made shirt? Every day in the afternoon, you’ll be playing a real match before a crowd of your fans. And at the end of the course, you’ll be awarded a diploma.
BIKE ACADEMY
What could be more exhilarating than riding on two wheels? Try our Bike Academy. The perfect mix of sport, design and elegance. Whether you like sprinting or want to explore Sardinia and its nature along its most spectacular roads, there are daily excursions and individual and group training sessions with the best cycling and triathlon professionals. So who are our champions? Mario Cipollini, Alberto Elli and Gianfranco Mione. Don’t forget to call in at our Bike Shop “Powered by Cipollini”! It’s got everything that every cyclist could need, from MCipollini bikes to the new Fantic Motor pedal-assist electric bikes. And for your new kit, there’s the Alè brand and DMT shoes.
FITNESS Forte Village gym doubles in size and takes over a fantastic space with a pool side view. The gym is equipped with the most sophisticated Technogym machines. Made-to-measure training? Our personal trainers are available to offer advice on the most suitable fitness plans for your particular sports and goals.
SWIMMING From beginners to rising stars. From approaching the water to perfecting every stroke, including starts and turns. In the beautiful Baia delle Palme pool with dedicated swimming lanes, the highly qualified instructors and champions of every style will supervise you, with the support of the most sophisticated technology.
On Request
Dates: 29/05 – 15/09
GO-KART
TENNIS STAR
GOLF
Let’s start with the clay courts, twelve of them in fact, and a brand new Club House. And now we head to the net with some of the world’s ‘heavy hitters’, coordinated by Rocco Loccisano, who trained Pat Cash. Courses for all ages, junior and senior, with specialisations when it comes to techniques for competition and single strokes, analysed by a sophisticated video system.
Just 10 minutes from the resort, play the 27-hole Is Molas course, one of the most famous courses in Europe and an official site for the Italian International Open. It is surrounded by some of Sardinia’s best scenery, with the Mediterranean sea and scrub. And, also available, a private shuttle to transport you to this corner of paradise.
Passion for engines and speed? Then you are ready for the PGK Go-kart Academy, born of the world of racing to bring the experience closer to the levels of sports car racing through an innovative Go-Kart school with both theoretical and practical training. Specific programs are available for those who are trying their “first laps” and also for those who are already experienced and want to improve driving style alongside the most experienced riders and technicians.
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On Request Available everyday
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FUN
SHOPPING IN PIAZZA MARIA LUIGIA At the Piazza Maria Luigia you will find the latest trends of spring/ summer - autumn/winter collections, boutiques that offer you, with the help of our style advisor, tips to add an extra touch to your vacation at Forte Village.
From a cruise on a luxury yacht to the most exclusive shopping, from a bowling tournament to the rhythm of this summer’s hottest club. New for 2017, the wonderful Mahiki Lounge Bar, next to the swimming pool at Il Castello. A corner of Polynesia that shines bright through the flowers of a tropical Eden, looking out over the sea. It has two different sides, both of them ultra-chic: by day it offers highly original menus and cocktails, and after sundown it becomes a totally exclusive club with exotic drinks and a barbecue.
Among the various brands you will find the authentic Italianity of Dolce & Gabbana and Versace, the sophisticated style of Lanvin to the modernity of Celine, the sought after punk taste of Yves Saint Laurent to the soft shapes and style of Brunello Cucinelli, from Santoni to Ermegildo Zegna, from Scervino, Malo to Cortigiani. For your kids from Monnalisa to Gufo, from Little Marc Jacobs to Chloé.
YACHT CRUISE The Sardinian sea and its endless blues. A paradise to explore, with the thrills of a cruise on board a spectacular luxury yacht. The Forte Village fleet boasts six astoundingly beautiful and comfortable yachts, from 10 to 20 metres. On-board service matches the five-star treatment of the resort, from lunch and dinner according to the best Italian and Sardinian traditions to an elegant champagne cocktail at sunset. The most beautiful destinations that the island has to offer, with trips lasting one day or more. Departure from Santa Margherita di Pula or directly from the dock of the resort, and it’s anchors away, to Chia Su Giudeu, Tuerredda, Porto Tramatzu, Cala Zafferano and Porto Pino.
BOWLING
DANCE-FLOOR On the floor at our Forte Fortissimo club, dancing rules the night! Every evening the energy reaches the stars. And when the moon starts to fade, it’s down to the beach for a sip of champagne as you watch the sunrise and embrace once more.
In the heart of Leisure Land, hear the echo of the perfect strike: one bowl, 10 pins, and you’ve won. Together with friends and family, a game of bowling makes for a relaxing and enjoyable competition. And every evening, at 10pm, it’s game on.
DISCO BOWLING What’s this summer’s new dance craze? The Strike. And where can you do it? At our Leisure Land, the only place where you can spend a special evening bowling and dancing under the same roof. It’s a bowling-disco extravaganza! You can play together with the whole family, for an evening of relaxation, competition and fun. You can practise during the day and then at 10 p.m. it’s time to play to win! Take aim, 10 pins down, and you could be the champion.
MAHIKI LOUNGE BAR This summer, Forte Village are delighted to announce a collaboration with Mahiki – the club that feels like a tropical island paradise. Named after the Polynesian path to the underworld and famous as the favourite haunt of celebrities including Princes William and Harry, Kate Middleton, Lady Gaga and Kate Moss.
WINE BAR An afternoon break, an aperitif, a final glass to end a busy day. The choice is yours at our impressive Wine Bar, very near to the Cellar and its 350 Italian and French labels. What can we offer you, a Massetto, Sassicaia or a Ornellaia, accompanied by a wide range of cheeses and cold cuts from Sardinia? Not forgetting the Magnum bottles of course, ideal for enhancing and preserving the bouquets of the most famous wines.
ON THE STAGE Under the stars, every evening Piazza Maria Luigia plays host to spectacular events. From covers by the fantastic Six in the City Band, to musicals with dancers from our Glamour Ballet. And what about the fabulous ’80s, perhaps the “youngest” and most fun decade of the century? Find out just how much fun it was at our Top of the 80’s party. Pure magic. And while we’re on the subject of magic, we mustn’t forget to tell you about our Magic Show. Abracadabra, here’s Forte Village. No tricks.
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WELLNESS
THALASSOTHERAPY
Feeling in shape is so important and the treatments at our magnificent Acquaforte Thalasso&SPA are so effective that we have decided to keep our SPA open in autumn. Our extraordinary medical team have devised the most cutting-edge therapies to relieve the main bone and joint conditions and to help you perfectly rebalance your body. You want to feel young, strong and successful. And we want you to too.
A circuit of six seawater pools, each with a different level of salinity. Like floating through space One word to describe our thalassotherapy? Revolutionary well-being. For 25 years our method has been changing the path of European thalassotherapy. And it could only be us, as Mediterraneans overlooking the “powerful” sea of Sardinia, to invent a circuit comprising six seawater pools with different salinity levels and at different temperatures. From the 38°C of the first sea oil pool, with very high buoyancy for an experience akin to walking on the moon, to the energy of the 24°C whirlpool, which concludes the circuit. In between? Extraordinary renewal and deep relaxation for toning muscles, restoring light to the skin and clearing the mind.
Ayurvedic Park and Yoga
DETOX
In the quietest corner of our SPA is the Ayurvedic Park, an homage to ancient Indian medicine and its extraordinary massages. Have you ever experienced the sweetness of oil poured in a continuous stream onto your forehead? This is Shirodara. Or do you prefer an Abhyangha, based on oils enriched with aromatic essences? Or perhaps a Forteveda Signature Massage? And if we offered you a yoga session? Hands together and a bow to welcome you.
Salt purifies, slims, relaxes and instils renewed beauty. And the body is free to shine The strengths of our SPA lie in its exclusive programmes. Let’s start with Thalasso-detox. What’s better than thalassotherapy to detox the body and instil well-being and inner harmony? Heavy, swollen legs? No more “well I don’t have slim ankles”. Alternating temperatures of 34°C and 10°C, the Heavenly Legs programme restores slimness and beauty. And what do you say about a salt gommage, to drain and purify the skin? And if we offered you a mud treatment with sea mud to rid you of hydrostasis? Summer has never been so light.
TALASSO DETOX PROGRAM Especially for people who want to detox their body to rebalance both body and mind in the best way possible. A daily dip in the six thalassotherapy pools purifies and lightens the body, freeing it from toxins, water retention and stress that makes muscles - and thoughts – less flexible. Complementing the effectiveness of the thalassotherapy course is a series of detox treatments and massages, also performed in water with a high saline density. Yoga sessions and the advice of a nutritionist instil the peace of mind and awareness necessary to keep up the beneficial results. 3 NIGHTS - 4 DAYS: 1395 € // 6 NIGHTS- 7 DAYS: 2285 €
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PERFORMANCE CENTER
The last frontier in the world of sports, where customized programs are developed for a perfect physique Are you looking for the perfect physique? Try the brand new Performance Centre, powered by Acquaforte. Shall we start with our fantastic gym, looking out over the Baia delle Palme? Three areas, for callisthenics, fitness and stretching, incorporating Mezieres, Gyrotonic, Pilates and Crossfit techniques. We will provide every athlete-guest with a personalised training plan. The results? Noticeable, and also monitored throughout your stay.
FORTE LAB - ELISABETTA ORSI BEAUTY CENTER
Cutting-edge technology
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Health Takes Time. Finally you have time for a complete check-up A naturopathic nutritionist who specialises in competitive sports nutrition, Elisabetta Orsi has developed a medical philosophy based on the principles of Nutraceutics, food that keeps you healthy and improves your athletic performance.
A relaxed, luminous, ageless face. To inject energy into the skin and do away with the signs of ageing, we offer you the most advanced technology and cosmetic treatments, created by the scientific laboratories of Sisley Paris. From radio-frequency, to increase the oxygenation of tissues to cosmetic micro-abrasion, from Wrinkle Therapy, dedicated to the deepest of wrinkles, to body reshaping thanks to ultrasound and carboxytherapy. Overseeing this hi-tech beauty medicine is the exceptional Dr. Amira Bodareva. New for 2017: a partnership between Acquaforte Thalasso&SPA and LPG Dermologie to provide its discerning clientele with the best face and body technology available on the market.
DOCTOR LASER
Bye bye backache The medical team at Acquaforte is second to none, managed by Dr. Angelo Cerina, and Prof. Pierfrancesco Parra, famous for his innovative laser therapy designed to treat tendon and muscle complaints and backache. His patients? World famous athletes, from Novak Djokovic to Venus Williams, and now the guests at Forte Village. Why our resort? Because our thalassotherapy circuit provides the ideal conclusion to the treatment, enhancing its benefits, by alternating laser sessions - in three cycles - with immersions in pools with high saline density. Dates: 8, 9, 10 September
Hair & beauty shop
After a year of the smog and stress of city life it is time to restore your skin and hair. We provide personalized beauty and hair treatments and your general health. Our SPA shop near the Piazza Maria Luigia offers all of the products of the Acquaforte SPA and the most famous beauty houses.
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GOURMET
Sardinia, what taste!
An overwhelming menu that is something special, full of surprises and ever changing. These are the gastronomic riches of Forte Village. Restaurants of every style from buffets to gourmet, from Italian, Sardinian and international cuisine, to Celebrity Chef nights with Michelin starred chefs.
Irresistible. And impossible. In the sense that you can’t resist the temptation to bring a gastronomic treat home from Sardinia. In our store, you’ll find only the best, from ‘fregola’ to carasau bread, from fish eggs, to salt with lemon and chilli powder, and then honeys and prickly pear jams, as well as apples and figs. And don’t forget a bottle of Limoncello, Mirto or Filu Ferro of course.
ITALIAN TASTE Raise your hand if you know of any gastronomic tradition that is richer, more creative, older, more current or more healthy than Italian cuisine. And it is to this cultural heritage, unique in the world - the Mediterranean diet is on the UNESCO World Heritage List after all - that Forte Village dedicates three of its restaurants. This makes for a “cultural heritage” of more than 150 dishes. We’ll start from the top, location-wise, on the terrace of the Belvedere, the kingdom of chef Antonello Arrus. Then we head down to the garden, and the rich buffet of the Cavalieri where Efisio Mocci creates an extravagant array of dishes, freshly prepared each evening. Just a few steps and we can enjoy the casual elegance of Le Dune restaurant, ruled over by Andrea Putzu and his exquisite fresh fish dishes.
CHEF ANTONELLO ARRUS - BELVEDERE RESTAURANT
SIGNATURE DESSERTS They have seduced the Mediterranean for centuries. We’re talking about extraordinary Sicilian desserts and two of its master creators, Giulio and Vincenzo Bonfissuto, the heart and soul of our Boutique del Dessert. The address? Between Piazza Maria Luigia and Forte Bay. A guide to the delights? From classic ‘cannoli’, filled while you wait, to slush drinks and panettone cake to try in summer together with a wonderful pistachio cream.
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CHEF ANDREA PUTZU - DUNE RESTAURANT
GUSTOSERIA The flavours of Sicily mean the flavours of the sun and the sea. Allow us to tempt your taste buds. Step into our Gustoseria and you’ll find the best that Sicilian cuisine has to offer. A glass of wine and arancino perhaps? Who said that a savoury snack can’t be the sweetest thing ever?
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CELEBRITY CHEF NIGHTS
Under the seductive Mediterranean stars shine the celebrities of haute cuisine. The beautiful setting of the Forte Bay Terrace is ready to welcome you. You’ll be enchanted by the greatest 3 Michelin-starred chefs and their exquisite interpretations of Italian and international cuisine. A unique opportunity to experience the excitement of this absolutely exclusive evening together with your nearest and dearest.
THEODOR FALSER wellness hotel engel
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01 - 02 - 03 September The chef who revolutionised Johannesstube, the gourmet restaurant of the elegant 4-star Hotel Engel, he is inspired by ancient recipes and adds the boundless goodness of fresh ingredients he buys direct from the locals, giving a Michelinstarred voice to the terrain.
DINNER AT GORDON RAMSAY’S If only the best will do and you love to discover new flavours, if you’re a gourmet in every area of your life, but particularly in the kitchen, then welcome to paradise. Only at Forte Village can you find a choice of fantastic restaurants that, each evening, celebrate the best international gastronomic traditions. Do we need to introduce Gordon Ramsay, his countless Michelin stars, his creativity, his charisma... or do you already know all this? Perhaps you don’t know that in his restaurant, Ramsay, which boasts a spectacular sea view, he has created exclusive menus just for you in collaboration with the great Alessandro Cocco.
FROM PIZZA TO LOBSTER In the city you called it “lunch break”. Well, we’re proud to offer you something that will better sate your appetite and your lightness. Location, first of all, overlooking the bluest of waters. Let’s start with the pizza, cooked in the wood oven at our Pizzeria. The menu offers everything from a classic tomato, basil and buffalo mozzarella, to the more diverse “American”. Prefer a deluxe hamburger or a superb lobster at the Beach Comber? We’re already serving you. And what do you say to a tasty club sandwich at the snack bar of the Oasis pool? And “green” lovers? We’ve got you covered too, with an incredible range of salads in all our restaurants.
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A WORLD OF FLAVOURS We’re off, and dinner turns into a voyage of discovery, in search of the world’s greatest gastronomic traditions. We start at our Sardo Restaurant, which interprets one of Italy’s most original traditions. A meat-lover? Don’t miss the Brasiliano Restaurant and its extraordinary grilled meats, with sides of potato and caramelised pineapple. Then it’s on to Argentina and Ireland to taste the best rib-eye steak at the Torre Grill.
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We all wanted her. And finally our daughters can see Barbie for themselves in the incredible Barbie™ Activity Centre in Forte Village. Fashion courses, catwalk shows, light-heartedness and fun. Want to fall asleep dreaming of Barbie? Just choose the brand new Barbie™ VIP Package and your child’s room will light up with the colours of the world’s most famous doll.
Once upon a time there was a magical kingdom where children would have enormous fun. Welcome to the Children’s Wonderland.
WORKSHOP Once you return home, will your children be cooking the pizza? There’s nothing simpler, and they can learn it all during funpacked workshops in Children’s Wonderland. From the best of Italian cooking, to ceramics alongside Sardinian ceramics specialists, as well as music, dance and painting.
MARIO’S VILLAGE Mario’s Village: a real child size village with 9 themed houses where children play in the fire station, mini market beauty center and the cinema.
Mario’s Restaurant Childeren can enjoy the wonderful Mario’s Restaurant in Forte Village, the name of which is taken from our mascot, Mario the parrot. And if the grown-ups want to taste the great chefs’ dishes? In Children’s Wonderland they’ll also find the most reliable of babysitting services.
THOMAS TM Thomas The Tank engine™ is here waiting for you at the Children’s Wonderlamd!
Sheer happiness Here are all the free activities in our Children’s Wonderland, for a day of sheer Happiness: Children’s Wonderland: Available everyday Mario’s Village: Available everyday Train rides: 12.00, everyday
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CINEMA PARTY Enjoy a wonderful evening with family and friends. Book our cinema for private use, up to 9 persons, including a choice of 50 film titles, cinema snack menu and even Karaoke if you wish. To book now please contact your hotel reception or call 8300.
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