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Destination Andalucia
Welcome to Andalucia Situated between two continents and two seas, the region of Andalucia - southern Spain - has been undoubtedly influenced by the many civilisations that made the region their home throughout history. Andalucia is a truly unique and friendly region to live in or visit and this is arguably mainly due to the heritage visible in the region's eight provinces which has been left behind by the great mixture of diverse cultures such as the Romans, Jews, Moors, Phoenicians and Christians. The charms of each of the eight provinces of Andalucia are quite evident but the stark differences between them are clear for all to see. The regional capital Seville has a wealth of architectural treasures from the world famous Giralda Tower, the Torre del Oro (golden tower) to the lively and cosmopolitan district of Santa Cruz. Malaga has an extraordinary mixture of museums and landmark monuments which include the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro castle. Cordoba, once the ancient Moorish capital, although a city in it's own right gives more the perception of a large country town. The Mezquita (Mosque) is unique and provides the visitor with physical evidence of ancient Islamic rule. It is indicative of the power and influence that the Moors exerted over Southern Spain for centuries. Check out some of the Cordoba Sites Granada is one of the great university cities of Spain and was the last stronghold of the Moors in Spain. The city's greatest monument to Moorish architecture is the Alhambra Palace which is truly one of the wonders of this whole region. Recent estimates reveal that around 70,000 Brits buy property in Spain each year and this figure is set to increase in the future. A large proportion of them choose the region of Andalucia in which to begin a new life and start to live the dream. Can't decide when to go?
The favourable climate of the region is probably the deciding factor which influences so many people to settle in the area. Andalucia enjoys in excess of 300 days of sunshine a year on average throughout the region. Although the mild climate is a major attraction to the area, there is a lot more that makes Andalucia the magnet that it is to foreign investors looking to buy second homes or permanently settle and live here. The diversity of its geography is a principal attraction as nature lovers are enchanted by the sheer range and quality of its protected green zones. A fifth of all its territory is protected nature parks, the jewel in the crown being the renowned Parque de Do単ana in the province of Huelva. Similarly Sierra de Cazorla in the province of Jaen and the beautiful Sierra de Grazalema which spreads from Cadiz to Malaga are extraordinary specimens of well protected nature reserves. Like all important tourist destinations, Andalucia has a well developed infrastructure to support it. The facilities are continuously being upgraded and travelling throughout the region or from overseas is simple, fast and efficient.
Hacienda El Boyal Hacienda El Boyal Jerez de la Frontera, Spain If Don Quixote were real and alive, he surely will not miss a moment to stay at Hacienda El Boyal in Jerez de la Frontera. He and his beloved horse, Rocinante, can spend a whole morning at the hotel’s riding arena or, maybe, trek to the Andalusian countryside until the sun sets. After a prolific day spent, he can go for a swim by the large pool or bask in the Finnish sauna to refresh. And as the evening draws in, our 2 protagonists await their hearty meals, with one, perhaps, served wine.
Facilities A stay at Hacienda El Boyal is like slowly sipping fine wine. The longer you’re here, the more you experience the best of its wonderful offerings. Riding centre – professional indoor and outdoor arenas, stables, shower and changing rooms Outdoor pool Restaurant with children’s playground (soon to open)
Trekking excursions to the Andalusian countryside Finnish sauna and massage services Conference room Safe deposit boxes, laundry, room service Non-equestrian programmes – golf, parasailing, mountain biking, sailing, and diving Airport and city transfers
Contact Information Hacienda El Boyal Ctra. La Ina Km 16, 11595 Torrecera Jerez de la Frontera, Spain Phone Number: 34956161821 Fax Number: 34956161858 http://www.haciendaelboyal-andalucia.com
Hotel Bjorknasgarden Just over one hundred years ago, the beautifully situated soldier cottage at Björknäs was converted into living quarters for the foreman of the yard where lumber was transport down to the coast. The Alma, proud steamer of Lake Revsund, made frequent moorings at the jetty. Today, this charming estate has been converted into a hotel where you can unwind, socialize, enjoy good food and the wonderful surroundings. The Alma has been renovated and is available for tours around the lake. It has now resumed its position by the jetty, just like back in the day.
Conference facilities Conferences can be held almost anywhere: on a boat, the Canary Islands, in the hustle and bustle of the city or at the nearest available place. Alternatively, you can carefully choose a place to hold a conference, ensuring that both the kitchen and surroundings have that extra kick that can't be found just anywhere. Our aim is to provide you with that extra kick in everything we have to offer and in everything we do. Here at Björknäsgården we want to exceed your expectations, and that is why at lunch we always serve a desert which is made of only the best locally produced ingredients to all our conference guests.
Smakriket - in the realm of taste We are tremendously proud of being one of the restaurants to be certified by the Smakriket association for locally produced foods. Our goal is to be one of the very best restaurants in Jämtland, to the point that the restaurant becomes a destination in and of itself. On the Björknäsgården's menu you will find several dishes with Smakriket's seal. This means that the majority of the ingredients come from local and small-scale productions, such as arctic char, reindeer meat from the Sami villages, cheeses from Skärvången dairy, handmade chocolates with goat's cheese and Fäbod ice cream. Smakriket is shorthand for taste, locally produced goods, top quality and a clear origin - quite simply the best that Jämtland and Härjedalen small-scale food production has to offer. Thanks to its emphasis on quality and environmentally friendly production, working to Smakriket's standards is the natural path for us. The restaurant ensures alternatives are available for guests with lactose intolerance, gluten and other common allergies. Read more about the Smakriket association at www.smakriket.se
Hotel Bjorknasgarden Activity package Take a dip in an outdoor heated tub This activity is very popular at conferences. We have two tubs on the beach, seating 12 people at a time. There is also a woodstove sauna.
Pentathlon Feeling competitive? Then our pentathlon should fit the bill perfectly. Combining a conference with a competition is always popular, as well as providing a welcome break from working hard. Teambuilding We work closely with a teambuilding company to offer you solutions to combine a conference with activities to build up team spirit in fun and original ways. How about driving a jeep blindfold, completely dependent on the directions of your passengers? Exciting, fun and a great way to develop cooperation! Extreme driving on ice We work with two different companies who specialise in training drivers to offer deals in which you can combine your conference with thrilling winter driving. One of the companies not far from Bräcke works with some of Sweden's most famous rally drivers such as Jonas Kruse, Johan Rudgren and L-G Andersson. The other is based in England and sets up an ice track just outside Bräcke every winter. You can try out different kinds of cars, turbo-charged or four-wheel drive Subaru Impreza and a Porsche 911. The instructors are English rally drivers and all instruction is provided in English.
Björknäsgården Hotell Box 188 840 60 Bräcke Tel 0693-160 20 Fax 0693-160 80 info@bjorknasgarden.com
Alta Cebu Resor t Alta Cebu Resort is owned and operated by a couple who are passionate about giving their best. The outcome of their total involvement is a warm, easy personal touch from both owners and staff which is much appreciated by guests. Cherry recently won the prestigious “Best businesswoman of the Year Award" for Cebu City.
A TROPICAL OASIS Alta Cebu Resort is a popular, nearly-new 5 acre garden resort nestled in an idyllic jungle-like setting. This uniquely original boutique resort, with Polynesian-inspired architecture and artwork, has the delightful ambiance of a village in paradise. Though the mood and character of Alta is truly delightful, the #1 comment from guests is the genuinely friendliness of the staff. FACILITIES
50 Fully Air-conditioned Guest Rooms 8 Fully Air-conditioned Large Premium Rooms/Family Rooms 11 Function Rooms with total seating capacity of 1,200+ Largest Function Room has seating capacity of 700 ALTA Bay Dock and Patio (with city and ocean view
Alta Cebu Resor t Banquet and Conventions ALTA brings people closer together! ALTA is the sensible choice. Finding balance makes us more productive. In ever increasing numbers, ALTA Resort is becoming the venue of choice for a multitude ot top government and corporate entities. When it comes to choosing only one place for exclusive arrangement of all types of corporate and social events, ALTA is the right choice. All events become more eventful at ALTA!
Romantic Gardens & Friendly Atmosphere The “native Filipino village� architecture and ambiance of this 5 acre tropical oasis gives Alta Cebu Resort a Boutique Resort feel which is both charming and original. Said to be the most beautiful property in its class by a travel industry expert, Alta reviews tell of the wondrously enchanting poolside patio gardens (rated 10 out of 10 by many guests) and sumptuous award winning cuisine. Please contact Alta if you need airport shuttle, or bring a map to show taxi driver. Long Stay Discount Stay 3 nights to 6 nights and get a 5% discount. Stay 7 nights or more and get a 10% disount and free meal at the La Regatta restaurant or pooside. Contact Alta for Discounts Discounts only apply if guest books directly with Alta by email info@altacebu.com or by phone (6332- 496-7881 or 496-7812)
Our hotels have been selected and evaluated according to the strictest possible criteria. We guarantee the utmost in quality, custom designed to the holiday wishes of demanding families with children.
LEADING FAMILY HOTEL & RESORT Alpenrose Ernst und Andrea Mayer Hotelbetriebs-GmbH. Danielstrasse 3 6631 Lermoos/Tyrol Austria Tel.: +43/5673/2424 Fax: +43/5673/242424 E-Mail: reception@hotelalpenrose.at
CAVALLINO BIANCO family spa Grand Hotel ****S I-39046 St. Ulrich Grรถden Dolomites - South Tyrol Tel.: +39/0471/783333 Fax: +39/0471/797517 E-Mail: info@cavallino-bianco.com
Löwe&Bär in Serfaus Hotels Löwe & Bär Untere Dorfstraße 5 6534 Serfaus Austria Tel.: +43/5476/60 58 Fax: +43/5476/60 58-28 E-mail: info@loewebaer.com
Reiter‘s Burgenland Resort Reiter‘s Avance Hotel Am Golfplatz 1-4 7431 Bad Tatzmannsdorf Austria Tel.: +43/3353/8841-607 Fax: +43/3353/8841-138 E-mail: info@burgenlandresort.at
Reikartz Hotels, Ukraine Reikartz Hotels & Resorts provide you with efficient service and maximum comfort. Perfect combination of cosy rooms and finest locations will bring you a welcoming and relaxing feeling – your home away from home. Whether it is a business trip or you want to enjoy your holiday, our tailor-made service and exquisite surroundings will make this time unforgettable! Central office in Kiev 0-800-304-500 for calls within Ukraine (free of charge) 00 38 044 425-93-39 for calls from other countries reservation@reikartz.com Office in Moscow +7 495 514-09-63 Office in Saint-Petersburg + 7 812 570-09-58 Office in Minsk + 375 17 344-03-99 Reikartz Hotel Management 39-g, Yaroslavskaya street, Kiev, 04071, Ukraine Tel./Fax: 00 38 044 425-93-39 hotels@reikartz.com
Each and every day of the year Reikartz Carpaty cordially welcomes its guests and reveals miracles of the local environment. Far from the rush and worries of the city, beautiful mountains, salubrious air rich in beech and fir forest fragrance and wonderful mineral springs of the Carpathians are waiting for you… On the 1st of February, 2010 a brand new hotel opened its doors to the guests in the center of the balneoclimatic resort Polyana in the Carpathians. The hotel is called Reikartz Polyana. It offers comfortable and beautifully decorated rooms and a wonderful atmosphere of true hospitality. Local mineral water, healthy climate… Reikartz Dworzec Lviv hotel is situated in the historic center of Lviv, on one of the longest and oldest streets – Gorodotskaya. Close to the hotel there are such important sites as the main Greek Catholic church in Ukraine – St. George's Cathedral and the beautiful Church of St. Elisabeth… Business-hotel Reikartz Kirovograd is a wonderful place for rest and business meetings. The hotel offers its guests the true European service in perfect combination with the traditional Ukrainian cordiality. Our friendly and experienced personnel will do their best to make your stay a comfortable and pleasant one!… Business hotel Reikartz River Mykolaiv is situated in a quite and peaceful place near the river Pyvdennyi Buh right in the historical center of the city. Our cordial and attentive service in full compliance with the highest standards and best traditions of Reikartz Hotels and Resorts will surely make your stay with us a perfect experience…
In previous December Reikartz Hotel Management signed a management agreement with the hotel Atlantika in Sevastopol.
News, Links and Developments Dutch Hotel Alliance is a unique partnership of Dutch Hoteliers worldwide. All hotels are managed by Dutch Hoteliers and have a strong focus on personalized services and quality. You are more than welcome! Wine Bar 160 offers 160 different wines by the glass . The Nitrogen storage systems assure the best quality, even if opened for a day. Because of this unique concept we can introduce you to wines from around the world as well as 1er grand cru classes which would normally not be affordable. Please visit www.dutchhotelalliance.eu for more details and an overview of member hotels Atum Cove, Marsa Alam, Egypt
Every wine 160 bar has a sommelier who will give you the best advises about wine and who helps you to make the right decision with the wine-food combination. It is also possible to have a seminar with the sommelier and at the end you receive a wine certificate to take home. Wine 160 is THE venue for your casual business meeting and for networking events. VISIT WWW.LAFLEUR-HOTELS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION
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News, Links and Developments Butler Training Services
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Hospitality Talent provides full butler training services for hotels and resorts worldwide.
La Fleur recognized the importance of repeated visits and offers guests following benefits to show recognition
Our trainers are certified by the International Guild of Professional Butlers.
The loyalty program consists of following:
For more information please contact us at: sdw@hospitality-talent.nl
2nd time repeater (per property): · Personal welcome · Cocktail party · Welcome snack in room · Thank you postcard sent to home address 5th time repeater (all properties): · Personal welcome · Cocktail party · Welcome snack in room · Thank you postcard sent to home address · Silver loyalty card · 10% discount on in-house purchases · Free upgrade 10th time repeater(all properties): · Personal welcome · Cocktail party · Welcome snack in room · Thank you postcard sent to home address · Gold loyalty card · 10% discount on in-house purchases · Free upgrade · Dinner with GM/EAM/HM · Tree planting ceremony
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Destinations Austria Hotel Alpenrose, Lermoos, Tirol Avance Hotel, Tatzmannsdorf Hotels LÜwe & Bär, Servaus Bulgaria Spark Resort & Spa, Bansko Sunny Island, Chernomoretz
Egypt Pharaoh Egypt Hotel Cairo Atum Cove, Marsa Alam - coming soon Sunshine Sharm, Sharm el Sheikh coming soon France Chateau de Percey
Costa Rica Aroma de Campo Monte Terras El Mono Feliz Guayabo Lodge Tree House Lodge Beach Hotel Celaje Mar de Luz Playa Bejuco Fidelito Holiday Ranch Dos Palmas Airport Jumanji Bungalows Dos Palmas Country Inn Heliconia Island Dantica Lodge El Arbol El MilagroRancho Burica
Italy Cavallino Bianco, Dolomites - South Tyrol
Czech Republic Gasthuis Kaliste
Ukraine Kirovograd L'viv Sevastopol Mykolaiv Carpaty Polyana
Corporate Head Office Lagestraat 31 6953 BB Dieren The Netherlands E: info@lafleur-hotels.com F: +31-87-7847828 I: www.lafleur-hotels.com
Morocco Le Jardin de Fleur - coming soon Philippines Alta Cebu Resort, Cebu Portugal Quinta da Geia Boutique Hotel Spain Hacienda El Boyal, Andalucia Sweden Hotell Bjorknasgarden
Willemsen Hospitality Holding - 2010