Luxury Choice

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to present you a new and ambitious editorial experience. We have decided to handle - up the best hotels worldwide in order to create a collection of incomparable elegance and refinement.

Luxury has nowadays a new deeper meaning, moving from a boasted and material luxury in favour of simplicity and purity. Prizes seems to be no more important in the choice of the hotel, but what is crucial seems to be emotions and sensations it arises.

We believe, in fact, that there are still places where you can experience the thrill of pure discovery.

Our wide selection of hotels is willing to fulfil this commitment, offering establishments from around the world, who have in common prestige and oustanding level of quality.

The images we are going to propose capture the essence of venues, luxury small and boutique hotels able to offer truly memorable experiences seducing always its guests.

We really hope to create wonderful dreams, and allow people to experience them throughout our collection.

A glance on the stars of luxury travel After the great success obtained, the trade event dedicated to luxury tourism able to bring in the beautiful City of Lugano the most exclusive offer on international market announces its new dates.

Considered 2009 edition numbers, which speak about over 120 exhibitors distributed in 85 exhibition areas and representing 30 different countries, the appointment with MeetingLuxury International Luxury Travel Exhibition is set from April 8th to10th 2010 at Lugano Exhibition Centre.

MeetingLuxury’s “small is beautiful” philosophy, through which the Organization Board aims to maintain high the quality standards of participation, represent its exclusivity and the real key of its strength: only the best exhibitors and buyers of the luxury segment have been selected from the team of qualified professionals behind the event. Business Travel Agencies, Concierge Services, Conference and Events Organizers: MeetingLuxury’s exhibitors will have the opportunity to meet only the most accredited buyers in luxury segment through an effective on line meeting system designed specifically to enable all participants to manage their professional contacts in the best way.

Even the 2010 edition of the event will host the Luxury Tourism Awards, the prestigious prize which aims to recognize and reward areas and accommodations which have distinguished in offering visitors a tourism experience of high profile and which has achieved the full excellence in service standards.

An exclusive place of business, dedicated to luxury tourism market to ensure the exhibitors the presence only of the most accredited buyers in the sector, a global tourism event which aims to meet the tranquility and intimacy needed in a location where to develop contacts with qualified professional, a practical business tool anticipating trends and market changes: accuracy and quality make MeetingLuxury the most effective and original event in luxury travel industry.

Organization Board Tel 0041 91 6118070 - Fax 0041 91 6118076 info@meetingluxury.com - www.meetingluxury.com

Reserve your seat at MICE International Trade Market Lugano has been chosen as the perfect location for the new show trade that, from 16th to 17th February 2010, will welcome the best international actors of the MICE sector.

The event represents the ideal showcase to find the best meeting & incentive offer to drive optimal bargains; the participants will be welcomed by the renowned Swiss hospitality and by the amazing surroundings of Lugano.

The Trade aspect of the event will allow participants to become the real protagonists.

The best international buyers and exhibitors will meet during one-to-one appointments and business in order to create and to develop profitable commercial relations.

We will meet, thus, the best hotels, congress and meeting centres, hotel chains, convention bureau, tour operators and PCO, historic villas and castles able to establish a network where to do business.

It will be possible also to have a sneak preview of new services and trends of the market that present the meeting & incentive sector more and more powerful in the international scenario, being a way to communicate apart an opportunity to do business.

Thanks to MITM, Promax Communication is able to converge in the MICE sector the experience gained with the Swiss International Holiday and MeetingLuxury, creating an event that matches the Exhibition Area with the Workshops scheduled into an innovative and unique formula, conceived for optimize the efficiency and the efficacy of the manifestation.

Two days of intense business where, exhibitors, buyers journalists and media press could meet the main actors of the market contributing to enhance the prestige of the event.

Organization Board Tel 0041 91 6118070 - Fax 0041 91 6118079 info@mitm.ch - www.mitm.ch

Categories Our establishments respect rigorous standards of quality and services in all categories:

PLATINUM

Platinum - Ultimate Luxury The category includes Five stars deluxe and higher ranked hotels, villas and resorts

GOLD

SILVER

Gold

The category represents Five stars hotels, villas and resorts

Silver

The category embraces Four stars and Four stars superior hotels, villas and resorts

Index by Nation 12 Hotel Kristiania Lech

Lech Am Arlberg

Austria

14 Les Suites De La Potiniere

Courchevel 1850

France

16 Hotel Lotti Paris

Paris

France

18 Elounda SA Hotels & Resort

Elounda

Greece

20 Tombolo Talasso Resort

Castagneto Carducci

Italy

22 Hotel Le Fontanelle SPA

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Italy

24 Grand Hotel Imperiale

Forte dei Marmi

Italy

26 Grand Hotel Savoia

Genoa

Italy

28 L’Albergo della Regina Isabella

Lacco Ameno

Italy

30 Grand Hotel Villa Igiea

Palermo

Italy

32 Jaspe Hotel, Manor & Living

Porto Cervo

Italy

34 Hotel Sporting SRL

Porto Rotondo

Italy

36 Hotel Villa Ottone

Portoferraio

Italy

38 Villa Fiorentino

Positano

Italy

40 Hotel Nives

Selva di Val Gardena

Italy

42 Almanara Luxury Resort

Mombasa

Kenya

44 Al Husn

Muscat

Oman

46 Aquapura Douro Valley

Lamego Douro Valley

Portugal

48 Golden Apple Boutique Hotel

Moscow Russian Federation

50 Tswalu Kalahari

Kuruman

South Africa

52 Le Must Premiere Collection

Upington

South Africa

54 Hotel Las Madrigueras

Arona

Spain

56 Abama Golf & SPA Resort

Guia de Isora

Spain

58 Directory of Luxury Hotel

Luxury Excellences

SILVER

Hotel Kristiania Lech We value your wellbeing and privacy, and we want you to feel truly at home with us. We take care of you. We look forward to making your stay at the Kristiania an unforgettable experience. See and experience real privacy. The 29 bedrooms and suites are unique in Lech with their sensitive yet innovative fittings. Each room is “one off” – unique and in a category of its own. All bedrooms and suites have their own distinctive, yet at the same time elegant identity. Carefully selected contemporary artworks and antiques set new but exquisite standards of living culture linked to the traditional Alpine heritage. Pampering our guests is a tradition at the Kristiania Lech. We privilege attentive service and refined cuisine with its roots in Austrian traditions.

Hotel: 12 Suites

2 Restaurant: Menù: 65 - 140 Euro s.c. - Menù à la Carte: 65 - 90 Euro Services • Attended Car Park

• Wellness Centre

• Internet Room Connection

• Sound proof Rooms

• Meeting Room

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Internet Point

• Scenic Position

Rates Double room Junior suite

410 € - 1000 €

Suite

820 € - 1200 €

Luxury suite

1250 € - 1740 €

King Suite

1700 € - 2950 €

Single room

130 € - 485 €

Deluxe double room

300 € - 810 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diners Opening: Hotel: from end November to April Restaurant: from 8h to 24h Omesberg 331 - 6764 Lech Am Arlberg - Austria Phone: +43 (0)558325610 - Fax: +43(0)55833550 www.kristiania.at - info@kristiania.at

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350 € - 750 €

Lech Am Arlberg, Austria

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GOLD

Les Suites De La Potiniere In an ideal location at the heart of the Courchevel 1850 village, at the foot of the ski slopes and close to the restaurants and luxury boutiques, the Suites de la Potinière Hotel allows you to be part of the resort’s excitement.

You will enjoy the hotel’s comfort, its elegance and the modern décor of its 15 roomy suite and of its spacious luxury flat. In addition, in our “La Suite” lounge–bar, you will be able to enjoy the tasty bar food prepared by Chef Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex, who has been awarded two Michelin stars, after skiing, or at any time of day.

For your wellbeing and relaxation, the hotel offers you a fitness room and SPA, with swimming pool, sauna and steam room, as well as a range of body and relaxing treatments using 100% natural products.

Hotel: 15 Suites - 1 Appartments

1 Restaurant: Menù: 50 - 100 Euro s.c. Menù à la Carte: 50 - 100 Euro Services • Disable Access

• Internet Point

• Garage

• Wellness Centre

• Attended Car Park

• Soundproof Rooms

• Indoor Pool

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Internet Room Connection

• Scenic Position

• Fitness Centre

Rates Suite Elegance Suite Paradis

1500 - 1800 € 2500 € - 2800 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Opening: Hotel: December 18th 2009 - April 18th 2010

Rue Du Plantret - 73120 Courchevel 1850 - France Phone: +33 (0)479080016 - Fax: +33 (0)479082819 www.suites-potiniere.com - stanislas.dutilly@suites-potiniere.com

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Courchevel 1850, France

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SILVER

Hotel Lotti Paris Surrounded by the largest names in jewellery, the Hotel Lotti Paris is ideally situated between the Place Vendôme and the Tuileries Gardens.

The Louvre Museum, the Opera Garnier and the Rue Faubourg Saint Honoré are only a five minute walk away. Since 1910 the Lotti has perfectly blended sophistication, luxury and discretion. The Lotti has 159 luxurious guest rooms and suites which have been completely renovated, 7 state of the art meeting rooms, high tech business centre, summer terrace, animated bar and authentic Italian restaurant. The Lotti offers its guests all of today’s modern conveniences and unparalleled service to provide exceptional standards of comfort.

Daily turn down service, room service, as well as individual air conditioning, telephone line, broadband and WIFI high-speed Internet access,

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Hotel: 8 Suites

1 Restaurant: Menù: 26 Euro s.c. Menù à La Carte: 55 Euro Services • Disable Access

• Internet Point

• Garage

• In-Room Pc

• Internet Room Connection

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Meeting Room Rates Classic

250 € - 480 €

Deluxe Executive

300 € - 600 €

Junior Suite Suite American Express, Mastercard, Visa Opening: Hotel: All year around Restaurant: from 12:30 to 14:30 - from 19:00 to 22:30 7 rue de Castiglione - 75001 Paris - France Phone: +33 (0)142606062 - Fax: +33 (0)142604222 www.hotel-lotti-paris.com - jhlotti@nh-hotels.com

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380 € - 750 € 450 € - 850 € 500 € - 1250 €

Paris, France

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GOLD

Elounda SA Hotels & Resorts When arriving at Elounda, the first view from the hilltop is a panorama of the Bay of Mirabello, where the foreground is dominated by the porto elounda DE LUXE RESORT and the green expanse of its golf course. Designed with respect to the architectural tradition of the land, this unique complex is an oasis of recreation comprised of the hotel, the village square with shopping arcade, and numerous restaurants and bars. The private-pool villas have either two or three bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. Featuring a spacious living room, an indoor as well as an outdoor dining area in its own garden with a seawater swimming pool. The villas provide the sense of a private holiday home, with all the benefits of a luxury resort.

Hotel: 16 Suites - 5 villa’s 120 rooms

3 Restaurant: Nafsika buffet restaurant 50 Euro per person (excluding drinks) Elies Cretan & Mediterranean cuisine 40 Euro average price per person Odysseus Tavern 40 Euro average price per person.

Services • Congress Centre

• Internet Point

• Infirmary

• Tennis Court

• Attended Car Park

• Wellness Centre

• Indoor Pool

• Golf Court

• Outdoor Pool

• Soundproof Rooms

• Internet Room Connection

• Private Beach

• Fitness Centre

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Meeting Room

• Scenic Position

Rates Room

280 € - 2600 €

Villa

800 € - 2400 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diners Opening: Hotel: from 1 April 2010 to 31 October 2010

72053 Elounda - Greece Phone: +30 (0)2841068000 - Fax: +30 (0)2841041889 www.elounda-sa.com - info@elounda-sa.com

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250 € - 680 €

Suites

Elounda, Greece

19

GOLD

Tombolo Talasso Resort Located in an excellent geografical position, the Tombolo Talasso Resort, member of the Accor Group, under the Label M, collection MGallery not present in Italy, has breathtaking surroundings rich in history and culture and offers a wealth of sports and leisure activities nearby. In addition to its beautiful architecture and elegant accommodation with 96 rooms and Suites, guests can enjoy exquisite cuisine, a great wine cellar and most of all a magnificent Spa and Thalassotherapy center with five sea water pools and treatments brimming with the benefits of sea water, muds, salts and algae. In the leisure sector, the Resort will certainly appeal to a VIP who seeks privacy within reach of “all comforts”. For the corporate sector, thanks to its two meeting rooms the Resort is also ideal for companies who seek - and are able - to combine “business and pleasure” in style.

Hotel: 5 Suites

2 Restaurant: Menù: 50 - 60 Euro - Menù à la Carte: 75 Euro Services • Congress Centre

• Meeting Room

• Garage

• Internet Point

• Infirmary

• Wellness Centre

• Attended Car Park

• Soundproof Rooms

• Indoor Pool

• Private Beach

• Unattended Car Park

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Outdoor Pool

• Scenic Position

• Fitness Centre Rates Double Classic - park side

from 240 €

Double Superior - park side

from 300 €

Junior suite - park side

from 450 €

Suite - park side

from 690 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa Opening:

Hotel: All year around Restaurant: All year around Via Del Corallo, 3 - Marina Di Castagneto - 57022 Castagneto Carducci - LI - Italy Phone: +39 (0)56574530 - Fax: +39 (0)565744052 www.tombolotalasso.it - info@tombolotalasso.it

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Castagneto Carducci, Italy

21

GOLD

Hotel le Fontanelle SPA After the restoration of an ancient thirteenth-century property, Hotel Le Fontanelle, has been created and furnished meticulously, with close care of details and in a prestigious but sober way. With its 25 rooms, divided in five different typologies, this Resort offers to its Guests a special refined comfort, turning into the perfect choice for a pleasant holiday, in the name of wellbeing and interior peacefulness. It also offers beautiful and breathtaking settings for living an unforgettable stay, celebrating a special Event: Weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, meetings tours by vintage cars and furthermore, sharing your moments together with a professional and hospitable Staff at your complete disposal. In cuisine, the refined touch of the Chef enhances Tuscan cookery, matching it with wines wisely selected.

Hotel: 4 suites - 21 rooms

1 Restaurant: Menù: 60 - 80 Euro s.c.

Services • Disable Access

• Internet Point

• Congress Centre

• In Room Pc

• Garage

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Indoor Pool

• Sauna

• Outdoor Pool

• Steam Bath

• Internet Room Connection

• Whirlpool

• Fitness Centre

• Botanic Garden

• Meeting Room

• SPA

Rates Double room

380 €

Prestige room

473 €

Deluxe

594 €

Junior Suite Suite American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diners Opening: Hotel: from April to October Restaurant: from April to October SP 408 km 14, 700 Loc. Fontanelle - 53019 Pianella - SI - Italy Phone: +39 (0)57735751 - Fax: +39 (0)577357556 www.hotelfontanelle.com - sales@hotelfontanelle.com

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737 € 1.034 €

Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italy

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GOLD

Grand Hotel Imperiale Grand Hotel Imperiale is a five star hotel of recent construction (July 2007) situated in a splendid quiet position in the pedestrian centre of Forte dei Marmi, surrounded by the splendid Apuan Alps. The Hotel accomodates its guests in exclusive traditional rooms and different types of suite, featuring different styles and luxuriously sophisticated details. The wellness area in the Grand Hotel Imperiale in an oasis over which total calm reigns, where you can rediscover equilibrium of mind and body. The exclusive club Minerva Beach at just 350 meters from the Grand Hotel Imperiale you will find the new Minerva Beach establishment that offers to hotel clients thirty gazebos. A Fitness Techno-gym area is also open to clients where they will find a personal trainer and masseur.

Mondo Bimbo is the special area for children to enjoy themselves and assures peace of mind for parents.

Hotel: 30 suite - 46 rooms

1 Restaurant: Menù: 70 - 120 € Services • Disable Access

• Internet Point

• Garage

• In Room Pc

• Attended Car Park

• Wellness Centre

• Outdoor Pool

• Soundproof Rooms

• Internet Room Connection

• Private Beach

• Fitness Centre

• Scenic Position

• Meeting Room Rates Classic Suite

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Opening: Hotel: All year around Restaurant: All year around Via Mazzini, 20 - 55042 Forte Dei Marmi - LU - Italy Phone: +39 (0)58478271 - Fax: +39 (0)584782799 www.grandhotelimperiale.it - info@grandhotelimperiale.it

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385 € - 700 € 500 € - 2000 €

Forte dei Marmi, Italy

25

GOLD

Grand Hotel Savoia The Grand Hotel Savoia is a historical building with ancient charm. Its central location in Genova, the complicity of a highly-skilled staff and the spacious areas make it the ideal place for visiting the city.

The Novecento Restaurant is refined elegant setting at your disposal for refine gourmand and wine tasting.

The area on the Top floor with its breathtaking view over the rooftops of Genova and its harbor and a night-lighted terrace with two outdoor Jacuzzi offers a magic atmosphere for your special and intimate events.

Six meeting rooms are fully equipped to perform your business.

Hotel: 4 suites - 116 rooms

2 Restaurant: Menù: from 45 Euro Services • Disable Access

• Fitness Centre

• Congress Centre

• Wellness Centre

• Garage

• SoundproofRooms

• Indoor Pool

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Unattended Car Park

• Scenic Position

• Internet Room Connection Rates Superior Room

409 € - 434 €

Executive Room

429 € - 454 €

Deluxe Room

449 € - 474 €

Junior Suite

469 € - 494 €

Suites (Romantic, Gym, Secret) Suite Presidential American Express, Mastercard, Visa Opening: Hotel: All year around Restaurant: All year around Via Arsenale di Terra, 5 - 16126 Genoa - GE - Italy Phone: +39 (0)1027721 - Fax: +39 (0)10261883 www.grandhotelsavoia.it - info@grandhotelsavoia.it

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598 € 1200 €

Genoa, Italy

27

PLATINUM

L’Albergo della Regina Isabella A destination like nowhere else in the world, a magical synthesis of outstanding environmental amenities coupled with a superb tradition of hospitality. The regenerative and therapeutic properties of the thermal water, the warmth of the welcome and the service, the cuisine with its roots embedded deep in the culture of the Mediterranean: these are the foundation stones on which the prestige of L’Albergo della Regina Isabella is built, a hotel that is a paradise for the well being of the body, a feast for the eyes and a comfort to the soul. L’Albergo della Regina Isabella is framed by the magnificent landscape of the island of Ischia, in the Gulf of Naples. The Hotel is situated on the sea shore at Lacco Ameno, in the centre of a peaceful bay, surrounded by rocks and the green canopy of Mediterranean pine woods.

Hotel: 130 rooms and suites 3 Restaurant Services • Disable Access

• Meeting Room

• Congress Centre

• Internet Point

• Infirmary

• Tennis Court

• Attended Car Park

• Wellness Centre

• Indoor Pool

• Private Beach

• Outdoor Pool

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Internet Room Connection

• Scenic Position

• Fitness Centre Rates Single Room Double Standard Junior Suite Regina Isabella Suite Suite Royal

160 € - 400 € 250 € - 800 € 650 € - 1100 € 900 € - 1450 € 2500 € - 2900 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa Opening: Hotel: from March 27 to November 6 and December 27 to January 6 2011 Piazza Santa Restituta, 1 - 80076 Lacco Ameno - NA - Italy Phone: +39 (0)81994322 - Fax: +39 (0)81900190 www.reginaisabella.it - info@reginaisabella.it

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Lacco Ameno, Italy

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GOLD

Grand Hotel Villa Igiea Villa Igiea Hilton Palermo is where Sicilian dreams begin. Surrounded by the Sea of Palermo, the hotel’s 124 rooms all offer a magnificent view from the balconies. The Belle Epoque and Art Nouveau style characterises the rooms. Relax with a drink and Sicilian snacks on the sea-view terrace of the Des Arcades bar, or enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at The Donna Franca Florio restaurant. Walk down a few steps towards the sea and sunbathe the solarium. Feel free to take a dip in the outdoor pool, or have the hotel arrange a sightseeing cruise along the beautiful coastline.

La Dolce Vita is right here at Villa Igiea.

Hotel: 10 Suites - 123 rooms

1 Restaurant: Menù à la Carte from 55 Euro (excluding wines)

Services • Disable Access

• Meeting Room

• Congress Centre

• Internet Point

• Infirmary

• Tennis Court

• Unattended Car Park

• Soundproof Rooms

• Outdoor Pool

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Internet Room Connection

• Scenic Position

• Fitness Centre Rates 400 €- 1300 €

Tower Suites Premium Suites

Doppie American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Opening: Hotel: All year around Restaurant: All year around

Salita Belmonte, 43 - 90142 Palermo - PA - Italy Phone: +39 (0)916312111 - Fax: +39 (0)91547654 www.villaigiea.hilton.com - sales.villaigieapalermo@hilton.com

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400 € - 1300 € 265 € - 335 €

Palermo, Italy

31

GOLD

Jaspe Hotel, Manor & Living The Pearl of the “Costa Smeralda”. Engage peaceful surroundings unblemished by tourism. Experience sport and nature. Indulge in exclusive privileges. Facing the Maddalena Archipel welcomes you with all your wishes: a precious resort with princely suites, refined luxury residences, beauty farm, pool, private beach, restaurants and boutiques, tennis courts and golf... Lining the pleasant pathways of Poltu Quatu radiating from the central piazzetta; all framed by olive trees, rosemary and bougainvilleas.

An exclusive marina, a prized destination of seasoned sailors and yachters, for its location as well as its services and comforts, including boat rentals to experience the different beaches of the area. A perfect setting.

One of the most beautiful places in Sardinia and in the world.

Hotel: 147 rooms - 68 apartments 3 Restaurant Services • Congress Centre

• Wellness Centre

• Meeting Room

• Golf Court

• Outdoor Pools

• Soundproof Rooms

• Internet Room Connection

• Private Beach

• Fitness Centre

• WIFi connection (inside Congress Centre)

• Tennis Court

• Scenic Position

• In Room PC Rates Double Rooms junior suite

800 €

500 €- 5000 €

Apartments

150 € - 1560 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa Opening: Hotel: All year around Restaurant: All year around Loc. Poltu Quatu - 07021 Porto Cervo - SS - Italy Phone: +39 (0)789956200 - Fax: +39 (0)789956201 www.solmelia.com - enza.troilo@jaspe.it

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775 €

Suite

Porto Cervo, Italy

33

GOLD

Hotel Sporting Hotel Sporting is located on a strip of land stretching into the crystal clear water, offering also a lovely view on the yacht harbour.

Built in typical mediterranen architecture with the settings of an elegant seaside villa, it offers 47 rooms, all with a private terrace.

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Facing the sea, situated on the superb promontory site, allows direct access to the unspoilt, sandy beach, affording guests complete privacy.

The particular architecture reflects a traditional Mediterranean approach, which blends perfectly with the intimate environment and furnishing. The Olbia Costa Smeralda airport, just 18 km from the hotel is connected with major European cities by direct Meridiana flights.

Hotel: 47 rooms

1 Restaurant: Menù: 80 Euro à La Carte Services • Disable Access

• Scenic Position

• Garage

• Meeting Room

• Unattended Car Park

• Internet Room Connection

• Outdoor Pool

• WIfi Hotel Connection

• Private Beach Rates Double room garden view

440 € - 1353 €

Double room sea view

484 € - 1473 €

Junior Suite garden view

660 € - 1793 €

Junior Suite garden view

704 € - 1913 €

Suite

990 € - 3333 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diners Opening: Hotel: from 15 May to 3 October 2010 Restaurant: from 15 May to 3 October 2010 Via Clelia Donà Dalle Rose, 16 - 07026 Porto Rotondo - OT - Italy Phone: +39 (0)78934005 - Fax: +39 (0)78934383 www.sportingportorotondo.it - reservation@sportingportorotondo.com

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Porto Rotondo, Italy

35

GOLD

Hotel Villa Ottone To treat oneself with a stay at Hotel Villa Ottone – a prestigious five stars hotel, surrounded by a wonderful ancient park and situated 3 Km from the Acquabona Golf Club and surrounded by an exclusive bay located just 12 Km from the historical downtown of Portoferraio – means enjoying the very best in local hospitality and the unique pleasure of joining vacation and wellness.

Villa Ottone offers a perfect welcome to those who wish to spend an unforgettable vacation in the most luxuriant island of the Tuscan Archipelago.

Nourishment for both the body and the spirit, psychophysical freedom and sensations, sea and sunshine…in a single word: relax, a formula for perfect peace that encompasses all the five senses and cuddles them in a never ending bonanza of superior quality opportunities guaranteed by the charm and prestige of a “Thousand and One Night” hotel.

Hotel: 10 Suites - 70 rooms

3 Restaurant: Menù: 45 - 65 Euro s.c.

Services • Disable Access

• Tennis Court

• Attended Car Park

• In-Room Pc

• Outdoor Pools

• Wellness Centre

• Internet Room Connection

• Soundproof Rooms

• Gym

• Private Beach

• Meeting Room

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Internet Point Rates Suite Superior

185 € - 370 €

Suite Standard

125 € - 200 €

Single Room

100 € - 180 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa Opening: Hotel: from 8th May to 11th October Loc. Ottone - 57037 Portoferraio - LI - Italy Phone: +39 (0)565933042 - Fax: +39 (0)565933257 www.villaottone.com - hotel@villaottone.com

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270 € - 450 €

Suites Junior

Portoferraio, Italy

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SILVER

Villa Fiorentino View the Paradise from Positano. Situated in an atmosphere that is somewhere between reality and a dream, only a few minutes away from the beaches of Positano, Villa Fiorentino is the ideal villa in Positano if you want to spend your holidays on the Amalfi coast enjoying peace and quiet.

The beautiful terraces of bougainvillea, extending as far as the panoramic swimming pool shaded by lemon and almond trees, the solarium facing the islands of Li Galli, ensure that Villa Fiorentino provides a magical backdrop should your dream be to get married in Positano. Perched on a chalky cliff overlooking the sea, built in the typical “style of Positano”, Villa Fiorentino consists of six apartments, surrounded by Mediterranean maquis, Extending to four level floors and surrounded by large terrace-solariums, the apartments can host 25 guests, culminates with a panoramic suite with jacuzziswimming pool and solarium, is one of the most exclusive on Amalfi Coast.

For the Fiorentino family hospitality has been a Life-philosophy for three generations. For more than half a century, people choosing Villa Fiorentino in Positano for their holidays on the Amalfi coast, or to celebrate their most special days, have been treated not just as guests, but as one of the family.

Hotel: 5 apartments - 1 Suite Services • Infirmary

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Attended Car Park

• In Room PC Connection

• Outdoor Pool

• Scenic Position

• Meeting Room

• Chef on demand

Rates Romantic Honey Moon

American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Paypal Opening: Hotel: from March to November Via Guglielmo Marconi 150 - 84017 Positano - SA - Italy Phone: +39 (0)898123297 - Fax: +39 (0)89812048 www.villafiorentino.com - info@villafiorentino.com

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450 - 700 €

Positano, Italy

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SILVER

Hotel Nives Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of one of the most spectacular alpine settings in the Dolomites and savour the precious universe of our Hotel Nives****S. A jewel of peace, relaxation and enjoyment, the essence of elegance combined with an ambience of warm hospitality.

The cosy environment, love for details and the privacy of the house create a pleasant atmosphere for your holidays.

We give particular attention to the personal contact with our guests: only 13 suites and junior suites underline the exclusivity of our house.

Hotel: 2 Suites - 11 rooms

2 Restaurant: Menù: 30 - 80 Euro s.c.

Services • Disable Access • Garage • Indoor Pool • Heated Outdoor Whirlpool • Internet Point • Wellness Centre • Wi-Fi connection

Rates 114 € - 340 €

Suites Double

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Opening: Hotel: from June to October and from December to April Restaurant: from June to October and from December to April

Via Nives, 4 - 39048 Selva di Val Gardena - BZ - Italy Phone: +39 (0)471773329 - Fax: +39 (0)471771052 www.hotel-nives.com - info@hotel-nives.com

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99 € - 300 €

Selva di Val Gardena, Italy

41

GOLD

Almanara Luxury Resort Located south of Mombasa, Kenya on the east coast of Africa, Diani Beach rests between the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean and open plains of the Shimba Hills National Reserve.

Stretching 25 kilometres along the coastline, pearl white sands and lush green forests provide a backdrop of serenity that defines paradise.

Tucked amidst the towering palms and tropical gardens, Almanara Luxury Resort sits quietly - boasting six fully inclusive villas along with a spectacular Presidential Villa.

Complete with personal chef and maid services, this all-inclusive resort provides guests with the chance to enjoy Five star luxury while experiencing the genuine cultures of Africa.

7 Villas

1 Restaurant: Menù from 25 €.

Services • Disable Access

• In-Room PC

• Attended Car Park

• Wellness Centre

• Outdoor Pool

• Golf Court

• Internet Room Connection

• Soundproof Rooms

• Fitness Centre

• Private Beach

• Internet Point

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Tennis Court

• Scenic Position

Rates Green Season

300 €

Regular Season

400 €

Premium Season

600 €

price are per person per night Mastercard, Visa Opening: Hotel: All year around Restaurant: open from 9.00am to 12am/01am P.O. BOX 5468 Diani Beach, 80401 Mombasa Kenya Phone: +44 (0) 1932 351937 Fax: +44 (0) 1932 351937 www.almanararesort.com - leandro@almanararesort.com

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Diani Beach - Mombasa, Kenya

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Al Husn Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat presents the exclusive hotel, Al Husn (“The Castle”). The most luxurious of the three hotels in the resort, Al Husn has been welcoming guests since 15 September 2006.

Inspired by the historic architecture of Omani forts, Al Husn is an exclusive retreat offering highly personalised service and the ultimate experience for discerning guests. Situated on a headland, Al Husn provides spectacular views of the coastline and resort. The name Al Husn means “The Fort” or “The Castle” and the hotel design reflects a fusion of Moorish architecture in the style of the Alhambra, emphasising the Portuguese influence on architecture in Oman. Typical to the traditional forts of Oman, the central courtyard has been deliberately left empty with the exception of water features and palm trees. All 179 deluxe guestrooms and suites are seafacing and generously proportioned with a minimum of 56 square metres each, including a balcony or terrace, and are amongst the most spacious in Oman. The distinctive bathrooms are designed with sliding glass panels so that guests have views of the sea while luxuriating in the bath.

Hotel: 179 rooms - 41 suites 3 Restaurant Services • In Room PC

• Outdoor Jacuzzi

• Butler Service on request

• Pools

• International direct dial telephones

• Fitness Centre

• Sea Views from bathtub

• iPod rental

Rates Deluxe Room Deluxe Sea View Room One Bedroom Suite Speciality Suite Opening: Hotel: All year around Muscat - Po Box 644 - Oman Phone: +968 2477 6200 - Fax: +968 2477 6677 www.shangri-la.com - debrah.pascoe@shangri-la.com

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450 € - 660 € 470 € - 690 € 800 € - 1130 € 1260 € - 1740 €

Muscat, Oman

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Aquapura Douro Valley The Aquapura Douro Valley is located in the South bank of the Douro river, amongst the terraced vineyards of the world renown Port Wine and open since June 2007. The valley is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its spectacular scenery and the miracle in planting vines in such steep make the place special and unforgettable.

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They are basically extensions of the hotel but with a more exclusive and personalized service (private pools, butlers on demand, in-room massages). The 2200m2 spa offers a luxurious range of Asian, European and century-old traditional treatments in rooms overlooking the river.

Hotel: 50 Rooms - 9 suites - 21 villas

3 Restaurant: Menù: 80 - 120 Euro s.c. Menù à la Carte: 45 - 120 Euro s.c.

Services • Disable Access • Garage • Attended Car Park • Indoor Pool • Unattended Car Park • Outdoor Pool • Internet Room Connection • Fitness Centre • Meeting Room

• Internet Point • Tennis Court • In-Room Pc • Wellness Centre • Golf Court • Soundproof Rooms • Wifi Hotel Connection • Scenic Position

Rates Cloister room Spa room River room Panoramic suite Duplex Suite One Bedroom Villa Two bedroom Villa Presidential Suite

250 € - 345 € 300 € - 415 € 330 € - 455 € 500 € - 690 € 500 € - 690 € 400 € - 550 € 530 € - 730 € 2000 €

Opening: Hotel: all year around Restaurant: from 12h30 to 15h and 19h30 to 22h30 Quinta de Vale Abraao, Samodaes - 5100 758 Lamego, Douro Valley - Portugal Phone: +351 254660600 - Fax: +351 25466061 www.aquapurahotels.com - sofiabrandao@aquapurahotels.com

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Lamego Douro Valley, Portugal

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Golden Apple Boutique Hotel The Golden Apple Boutique Hotel is a luxurious yet cozy place in the heart of Moscow. Being the only design hotel in Russia, The Golden Apple offers an unparalleled Five star deluxe boutique hotel experience with vanguard interiors elegant atmosphere and unique approach to service. It features 92 individually decorated rooms to meet the needs of contemporary lifestyles.

The rooms equipped with the latest in technology are suited for both work and pleasure. Apple Bar and Restaurant is the fabulous venue in Moscow due to its stunning interior warm atmosphere and delicious cuisine. A business centre, Wi-Fi internet connection and a fitness studio equipped with the latest advanced facilities make Golden Apple Boutique Hotel the perfect choice for a Moscow stay.

Hotel: 2 Suites - 92 rooms

1 Restaurant: Menù: 10 - 100 Euro à La Carte.

Services • Indoor Pool

• Internet Point

• Internet Room Connection

• Soundproof Rooms

• Fitness Centre

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Meeting Room Rates Superior Single

399 € - 799 €

Superior Double

439 € - 989 €

Superior Twin

439 € - 989 €

Deluxe Double

479 € - 1299 €

Loft Suite

799 € - 1899 €

Penthouse Suite

699 € - 1599 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Opening: Hotel: All year around Restaurant: All year around 11 Malaya Dimitrovka - 127006 Moscow - Russian Federation Phone: +7 (495) 9807000 - Fax: +7 (495) 4959807001 www.goldenapple.ru - zarubina@goldenapple.ru

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Moscow, Russian Federation

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Tswalu Kalahari Tswalu Kalahari, owned by the Oppenheimer family, is South Africa’s largest private game reserve - a spectacular wilderness in the heart of the Northern Cape where luxury, natural beauty and authentic hospitality reign supreme.

In this true conservationist’s paradise, meander across silent red dunes and discover rare and endangered game.

Discover the endangered desert black rhino, the magnificent black-maned Kalahari lions and the always amusing meerkats.

Take a horseback safari, explore unique archaeological sites, or sleep out under Africa’s biggest skies.

Then simply indulge in more modern pleasures as Tswalu offers luxurious spa treatments and exquisite cuisine. Tswalu is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group, the family-friendly reserve has just thirteen suites and never more than thirty guests, assuring exclusivity and intimacy.

Hotel: 8 Suites 1 Restaurant Full Board Services • Unattended Car Park

• Internet Point

• Outdoor Pool

• Wellness Centre

• Internet Room Connection

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Fitness Centre

• Scenic Position

Rates Motse Suite

1080 €

Tarkuni Villa 10 guests

2750 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa Opening: Hotel: All year round Restaurant: All year round

Po Box - 61631 Kuruman - South Africa Phone: +27 112742299 - Fax: +27 112742183 www.tswalu.com - marketing@tswalu.com

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Kuruman, South Africa

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Le Must Premier Collection Le Must Residence is a five star boutique guest house on the banks of the verdant orange river. The residence is reminiscent of the great italian villas of the lake district of italy and is lush with antiquities, heirlooms and other treasures collected from all over the world.

In the central business district of upington, le must residence is a haven of peace and tranquility and will host you with supreme style. le must river residence offer, as accommodation the ultimate address in upington, principal town of the fascinating kalahari in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.

The regal 850 square meter, double story guest house is situated in large treed gardens lush with exotic plants with the songs of a myriad bird species as accompaniment.

Hotel: 11 Suites Services • Disable Access

• Soundproof Rooms

• Attended Car Park

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Outdoor Pool

• Scenic Position

• Internet Point Rates Room 1

1668 € -2174 €

Room 2

850 € - 1095 €

Room 3

1140 € - 1750 €

Family Presidential American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Diners

Opening: Hotel: All year around Butlerstreet 14 - 8800 Upington - South Africa Phone: +27 543323971 - Fax: +27 54343327830 www.lemustupington.com - manor@lemustupington.com

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565 € - 950 € 3335 € - 5175 €

Upington, South Africa

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Hotel Las Madrigueras Las Madrigueras Hotel is distinguished by its carefully planned colonial style designed by the hotel owners, who also ensure that the Hotel preserves its charm, with an excellent personalised service.

This all makes it a hotel of preference amongst its select clientele.

The hotel has 44 standard rooms and 13 suites. They are all spacious rooms, with magnificent views over the Golf Course and Swimming-Pool.

They are equipped with telephone, Wifi, Air Conditioning, Satellite TV, Minibar, Safe deposit box, Piped Music, Choice of Pillows, No-Smoking Rooms, and 24-hour Service. The Hotel Gastronomy department offers a variety of meal services at its two Restaurants, Belle Vue where you can enjoy a light lunch, and Bogey where you can have a romantic candlelit dinner and then go on to the Piano Bar to listen to some melodies or play a game of snooker.

Hotel: 13 suite - 44 standard rooms 2 Restaurant: Menù: 45 € s.c.

Menù à la Carte: 40 - 83 €

Services • Disable Access

• Meeting Room

• Garage

• Internet Point

• Attended Car Park

• Golf Court

• Outdoor Pool

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Internet Room Connection

• Scenic Position

• Fitness Centre Rates Double Superior Junior Suite

Duplex Suite

224 €- 506 €

358 € - 640 €

490 € - 774 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa Opening: Hotel: from January to December Restaurant: from 07.00 to 23.00 Golf las Américas, 5 - 38640 Arona - ES17 - Spain Phone: +34 922777818 - Fax: + 34 922777819 www.hotel-lasmadrigueras.com - brendan@hotellasmadrigueras.com

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Abama Golf & Spa Resort Located on the western coast of Tenerife, Spain, Abama Golf & Spa Resort is a paradise of wellbeing where exclusiveness is apparent in every detail; from luxurious rooms and suites, 1.500 m2 conference facilities, a 2500m2 spa, 10 restaurants, a beach and an 18 holes golf course designed by Dave Thomas.

Hidden among the botanic gardens tumbling down from the main citadel towards the ocean are our villas, combining exclusive luxury with blissful seclusion, they comprise between eight to 11 bedrooms and suites over two levels. Abama’s villas are oases of calm designed for guests and families in search of ultimate escape.

Hotel: 103 Suites 10 Restaurant Services • Disable Access

• Wellness Centre

• Congress Centre

• Golf Court

• Attended Car Park

• Soundproof Rooms

• Outdoor Pool

• Wifi Hotel Connection

• Internet Room Connection

• Scenic Position

• Fitness Centre

• Garage

• Meeting Room

• Tennis Court

• Internet Point Rates Abama Deluxe

330 € - 750 €

450 € - 900 €

Junior Suite

530 € - 1000 €

One bedroom suite Presidential suite

4000 € - 7000 €

American Express, Mastercard, Visa Opening: Hotel: from June to December and from October to April Restaurant: from June to December and from October to April Carretar General TF 47 km9 - 38687 Guia De Isora - Spain Phone: +34 922 126 528 - Fax: +34 922 126 200 www.ritzcarlton.com - alexandra.martinez@ritzcarlton.com

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Directory of luxury hotel Austria Hotel Kristiania Lech

SILVER

Lech Am Arlberg - Omesberg 331 - Austria - Phone: +43 (0)558325610 - Fax: +43 (0)55833550 e-mail: info@kristiania.at - website: www.kristiania.at The 29 bedrooms and suites are unique in Lech with their sensitive yet innovative fittings. Each room is unique and in a category of its own. All bedrooms and suites have their own distinctive, yet at the same time elegant identity. Carefully selected contemporary artworks and antiques set new but exquisite standards of living culture linked to the traditional Alpine heritage. Pampering our guests is a tradition at the Kristiania Lech. We privilege attentive service and refined cuisine with its roots in Austrian traditions.

France Hotel Lotti Paris

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Paris - 7 Rue De Castiglione - France - Phone: +33 (0)142 60 60 62 - Fax: +33 (0)142604222 e-mail: jhlotti@nh-hotels.com - website: www.hotel-lotti-paris.com This Hotel has it all. First an unbeatable location: a prestigious address in the heart of Paris. Second great personalized service and third a sense of discreet luxury. Discreet and welcoming Hotel Lotti isn’t talked about for it’s outstanding location which means that while it’s in the very heart of Paris one can still enjoy calm. A place that tastefully cambines Italian charm and French classicism.

The perfectly way to experience Paris.

Les Suites De la Potiniere

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Courchevel 1850 - Rue du Plantret - France - Phone: +33 (0)479080016 - Fax: +33 (0)479082819 e-mail: hotel@suites-potiniere.com - website: www.suites-potiniere.com Located into the heart of the Courchevel 1850 village at the foot of the ski slopes the Suites de la Potinière Hotel allows you to be part of the resort’s excitement. In the “La Suite” lounge–baryou will be able to enjoy the tasty bar food prepared by Chef JeanChristophe Ansanay-Alex awarded two Michelin stars. Furthermore the hotel offers you a fitness room and SPA with a range of body and relaxing treatments using 100% natural products.

Greece Elounda S.A. Hotels & Resorts

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Elounda, Crete - Greece - Phone: +30 (0)2841068000 - Fax: +30 (0)2841041889 e-mail: info@elounda-sa.com - website: www.elounda-sa.com Designed recreation and bars.

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with respect to the architectural tradition of the land, this unique complex is an oasis of comprised of the hotel, the village square with shopping arcade, and numerous restaurants The private-pool villas have either two or three bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. spacious living room, an indoor as well as an outdoor dining area in its own garden with a seawater swimming pool.

Italy Grand Hotel Imperiale

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Forte dei Marmi - Via Mazzini 20 - Italy - Phone: +39 (0)58478271 - Fax: +39 (0)584782799 e-mail: info@grandhotelimperiale.it - website: www.grandhotelimperiale.it Grand Hotel Imperiale is a 5 star hotel situated in a splendid quiet position in the pedestrian centre of Forte dei Marmi. The wellness area is an oasis where you can rediscover equilibrium of mind and body. The exclusive club Minerva Beach is just at 350m from the Hotel and offers nice gazebos for clients. At disposal of clients also a Fitness Techno-gym area and Mondo Bimbo a special area for children to enjoy themselves and assures peace of mind for parents.

Grand Hotel Savoia

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Genoa - Via Arsenale di Terra 5 - Italy - Phone: +39 (0)1027721 - Fax: +39 (0)10261883 e-mail: info@grandhotelsavoia.it - website: www.grandhotelsavoiagenova.it The Grand Hotel Savoia is an historical building with ancient charm. Its central location in Genova the complicity of a highly-skilled staff make it the ideal place for visiting the city. The Novecento Restaurant and the area on the top floor with its breathtaking view and a night-lighted terrace with two outdoor Jacuzzi offer a magic atmosphere for your special events.

Six meeting rooms are therefore fully equipped to perform your business.

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Palermo - Salita Belmonte 43 - Italy - Phone: +39 (0)916312111 - Fax: +39 (0)91547654 e-mail: sales.villaigieapalermo@hilton.com - website: www.villaigiea.hilton.com Surrounded by the Sea of Palermo the hotel’s 124 rooms all offer a magnificent view from the balconies. The Belle Epoque and Art Nouveau style characterises the rooms. Relax with a drink and Sicilian snacks on the sea-view terrace of the Des Arcades bar or enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at The Donna Franca Florio restaurant. Walk down a few steps towards the sea and sunbathe the solarium. Feel free to take a dip in the outdoor pool or have the hotel arrange a sightseeing cruise along the beautiful coastline.

Hotel le Fontanelle SPA

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Castelnuovo Berardenga - Sp 408 Km 14700 Loc. Fontanelle - Pianella - Siena - Italy - Phone: +39 (0)57735751 Fax: +39 (0)577357556 - e-mail: sales@hotelfontanelle.com - website: www.hotelfontanelle.com After the restoration of an ancient thirteenth-century property Hotel Le Fontanelle has been created and furnished meticulously with close care of details and in a prestigious but sober way. With its 25 rooms this Resort offers to its Guests a special refined comfort breathtaking settings for living an unforgettable stay celebrating a special events.

In cuisine the refined touch of the Chef enhances Tuscan cookery matching it with wines wisely selected.

Hotel Nives

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Selva di Val Gardena - Via Nives 4 - Italy - Phone: +39 (0)471773329 - Fax: +39 (0)471771052 e-mail: info@hotel-nives.com - website: www.hotel-nives.com Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of one of the most spectacular alpine settings in the Dolomites and savour the precious universe of Hotel Nives Four Star Superior. Discover our unique hotel. A jewel of peace relaxation and enjoyment the essence of elegance combined with an ambience of warm hospitality. The cosy environment, love for details and the privacy of the house create a pleasant atmosphere for your holidays. 13 Junior Suites and Suites underline the exclusiveness of our house.

Hotel Sporting

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Porto Rotondo - Via Clelia Donà Dalle Rose 16 - Italy - Phone: +39(0)78934005 - Fax: +39(0)78934383 e-mail: reservation@sportingportorotondo.com - website: www.sportingportorotondo.it Hotel Sporting is located on a strip of land stretching into the crystal clear water offering also a lovely view on the yacht harbour.

Built in typical mediterranen architecture with the settings of an elegant seaside villa it offers 47 rooms all with a private terrace.

The sea view rooms also have direct access to the private beach. The center of Porto Rotondo can be reached walking along the picturesque harbour in a few minutes.

Hotel Villa Ottone Portoferraio - Loc. Ottone - Italy - Phone: +39 (0)565933042 - Fax: +39 (0)565933257 e-mail: hotel@villaottone.com - website: www.villaottone.com

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To treat oneself with a stay at Hotel Villa Ottone – a prestigious five stars hotel, surrounded by a wonderful ancient park and situated 3 Km from the Acquabona Golf Club and surrounded by an exclusive bay located just 12 Km from the historical downtown of Portoferraio – means enjoying the very best in local hospitality and the unique pleasure of joining vacation and wellness.

Hotel Villa Ottone has the elegance of an old Historic Villa and the charm unique to Tuscany.

Jaspe Hotel Manor & Living

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Porto Cervo - Loc. Poltu Quatu - Italy - Phone: +39(0)789956200 - Fax: +39(0)789956201 e-mail: enza.troilo@jaspe.it - website: www.jaspe.it The Pearl of the “Costa Smeralda” engages peaceful surroundings unblemished by tourism. Jaspe Hotel is a precious resort with princely suites, refined luxury residences, beauty farm, pool, private beach, restaurants and boutiques, tennis courts and golf.

The Hotel offers also an exclusive marina: a prized destination of seasoned sailors and yachters for its location as well as its services and comforts. Porto Cervo is one of the most beautiful places in Sardinia and in the world.

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Directory of luxury hotel Italy L’Albergo della Regina Isabella

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Lacco Ameno - Piazza Santa Restituta 1 - Italy - Phone: +39 (0)81994322 - Fax: +39 (0)81900190 e-mail: info@reginaisabella.it - website: www.reginaisabella.it L’Albergo della Regina Isabella is framed by the magnificent landscape of the island of Ischia in the Gulf of Naples a magical synthesis of outstanding environmental amenities coupled with a superb tradition of hospitality. The regenerative and therapeutic properties of the thermal water the cuisine with its roots embedded deep in the culture of the Mediterranean are the foundation stones on which the prestige of L’Albergo della Regina Isabella is built.

Tombolo Talasso Resort

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Castagneto Carducci - Via del Corallo 3 - Marina di Castagneto - Italy - Phone: +39 (0)56574530 - Fax: +39 (0)565744052 e-mail: info@tombolotalasso.it - website: www.tombolotalasso.it Located in an excellent geografical position the Tombolo Talasso Resort has breathtaking surroundings rich in history and culture and offers a wealth of sports and leisure activities nearby. In addition to its beautiful architecture and elegant accommodation with 96 rooms and Suites guests can enjoy exquisite cuisine a great wine cellar and most of all a magnifi cent Spa and Thalassotherapy center with five sea water pools and treatments brimming with the benefits of sea water muds salts and algae.

Villa Fiorentino

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Positano - Via Guglielmo Marconi 150 - Italy - Phone: +39 (0)898123297 - Fax: +39 (0)89812048 e-mail: info@villafiorentino.com - website: www.villafiorentino.com Villa Fiorentino built in the typical “style of Positano” is the ideal villa if you want to spend your holidays on the Amalfi coast enjoying peace and quiet. Only a few minutes away from the beaches of Positano Villa Fiorentino provides a magical backdrop should your dream be to get married in Positano.The Villa consists of six apartaments surrounded by Mediterranean maquis and culminates with a panoramic suite with jacuzzi-swimming pool and solarium.

Kenya Almanara Luxury Resort

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Mombasa - Diani Beach - Kenya - Phone: +44 (0)1932 351937 - Fax: +44 (0)1932 351937 e-mail: leandro@almanararesort.com - website: www.almanararesort.com Located south of Mombasa, Kenya on the east coast of Africa, Diani Beach rests between the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean and open plains of the Shimba Hills National Reserve. Tucked amidst the towering palms and tropical gardens, Almanara Luxury Resort sits quietly boasting six fully inclusive villas along with a spectacular Presidential Villa. Complete with personal chef and maid services, this all-inclusive resort provides guests with the chance to enjoy Five star luxury.

Oman Al Husn - Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort And Spa

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Muscat - Po Box 644 - Oman - Phone: +968 2477 6200 - Fax: +968 2477 6677 e-mail: debrah.pascoe@shangri-la.com - website: www.shangri-la.com Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat presents the exclusive hotel, Al Husn (“The Castle”). Al Husn, the most luxurious of the three hotels in the resort, is an exclusive retreat offering highly personalised service and the ultimate experience for discerning guests. Situated on a headland, Al Husn provides spectacular views of the coastline and resort. All 179 deluxe guestrooms and suites are sea-facing and generously proportioned with a minimum of 56 square metres each, including a balcony or terrace, and are amongst the most

Portugal Aquapura Douro Valley

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Lamego Douro Valley - Quinta De Vale Abraao Samodaes - Portugal - Phone: +351 254 66 06 00 - Fax: +351 254 66 061 e-mail: sofiabrandao@aquapurahotels.com - website: www.aquapurahotels.com The Aquapura Douro alley is located in the south bank of the Douro river amongst the terraced vineyards of the world renown Port Wine and open since June 2007. The valley is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its spectacular scenery and the miracle in planting vines in such steep make the place special and unforgettable. The hotel has 50 rooms and 21 villas. They are basically extensions of the hotel but with a more exclusive and personalized service.

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Moscow - 11 Malaya Dimitrovka - Russian Federation - Phone: +7 (495) 980 7000 - Fax: +7 (495) 980 7001 e-mail: zarubina@goldenapple.ru - website: www.goldenapple.ru The Golden Apple Boutique Hotel is a luxurious yet cozy place in the heart of Moscow.

Being the only design hotel in Russia The Golden Apple offers an unparalleled 5 star deluxe boutique hotel experience with vanguard interiors elegant atmosphere and unique approach to service. Apple Bar and Restaurant is the fabulous venue in Moscow due to its stunning interior warm atmosphere and delicious cuisine.

South Africa Le Must Premier Collection

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Upington - Butlerstreet 14 - South Africa - Phone: +27 54 332 3971 - Fax: +27 54 343 327830 e-mail: manor@lemustupington.com - website: www.lemustupington.com Le Must Residence is a five star boutique guest houses reminiscent of the great Italian villas of the Lake District of Italy and is lush with antiquities heirlooms and other treasures collected from all over the world.

Le Must River Residence offer as accommodation the ultimate address in Upington.

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Tswalu Kalahari Kuruman - Po Box 61631 - South Africa - Phone: +27 11 274 2299 - Fax: +27 11 274 2183 e-mail: marketing@tswalu.com - website: www.tswalu.com

Tswalu Kalahari owned by the Oppenheimer family is South Africa’s largest private game reserve, a spectacular wilderness in the heart of the Northern Cape where luxury natural beauty and authentic hospitality reign supreme. In this true conservationist’s paradise meander across silent red dunes and discover rare and endangered game. Then simply indulge in more modern pleasures as Tswalu offers luxurious spa treatments and exquisite cuisine.

Spain Abama Golf & Spa Resort

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Carretera General, TF-47, km 9, Guía de Isora, Tenerife - Spain - Phone: +34 922 126 528 - Fax: +34 922 126 200 e-mail: alexandra.martinez@ritzcarlton.com - website: www.ritzcarlton.com Discover the Abama Golf & Spa Resort and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of this luxury hotel’s idyllic Tenerife location.

Located on the western coast of Tenerife Spain Abama Golf & Spa Resort is a paradise of wellbeing where exclusiveness is apparent in every detail. The Hotel offers luxurious rooms and suites, 1.500 m2 conference facilities, a 2500m2 spa, 10 restaurants, a beach and an 18 holes golf course designed by Dave Thomas.

Hotel Las Madrigueras

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Arona - Golf Las Américas 5 - Spain - Phone: +34 922777818 - Fax: +34 922777819 e-mail: brendan@hotellasmadrigueras.com - website: www.hotel-lasmadrigueras.com Las Madrigueras Hotel is distinguished by its carefully planned colonial style designed by the hotel owners who also ensure that the Hotel preserves its charm with an excellent personalised service. This all makes it a hotel of preference amongst its select clientele.

Golf is our star activity. We offer special prices for our guests with a 30% discount on Green Fees in the Winter and a 50% discount in the Summer. Free buggies. Guaranteed tee-off and direct access to Tee 1. We have a shoe and golf club cleaning service.

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