Great Hotels of the World Member News
EUROPEAN UNION, June 20, 2005.
Westin Excelsior Rome introduces pillow menu including lullaby pillow for kids:
Guest staying at the newly restored Westin Excelsior Rome now have the choice of ten different types of pillow to aid them with a good night's sleep. Pillows range from the Regolo, which adjusts to suit posture, to the Miglio, which is filled with bio-cereal grains that adapt to the shape and movement of the body as well as claiming to have healing and harmonising properties. In addition there is a special Lullaby pillow available for children, which is made out of duck feathers to maintain comfort and ensure optimal air circulation and a constant temperature. For further information and to book, please contact Great Hotels of the World on 0800 032 4254 or visit http://www.ghotw.com/westin-excelsior-rome
Le Mas de La Fouque introduces new romantic boating option:
Le Mas de la Fouque, a charming rustic farmhouse located in the middle of a nature reserve in the Carmargue region of France is offering guests a new romantic option for dinner. This summer, guests will be able to hire the hotel's new motorboat and skipper to take them to a deserted beach in the Carmargue where they will be treated to an evening of grilled lobster and champagne in a candle lit hut on the beach. For further information and to book, please contact Great Hotels of the World on 0800 032 4254 or visit http://www.ghotw.com/le-mas-de-la-fouque
Hotel Termes Montbrio introduces 'Wise Sex' programme:
The luxury hotel Termes Montbrio, located in Tarragona, Spain has introduced a new programme that not only allows couples to step away from it all and relax but to make improvements to their relationships at the same time. The 'wise sex' programme runs over a weekend, from the first Friday of every month. Couples start off with a welcome reception and dinner on the first night and Saturday morning involves a reiki energetic therapy session with aromatherapy, or a global 45 minute massage. In the afternoon the happy couple seminar takes place, which broaches issues such as sexuality, the stable couple and the golden rule of sexuality. The weekend concludes with personalised relationship advice on the Sunday morning and a leisure thermal Aquatonic. For further information and to book, please contact Great Hotels of the World on 0800 032 4254 or visit http://www.ghotw.com/termes-montbrio
New Michelin Star for Hacienda Benazuza elBulliHotel's La Alqueria restaurant:
The gastronomic 'La Alqueria' restaurant at elBulliHotel in Spain has recently been awarded its second Michelin star. The achievement makes it the only Andalusian restaurant and one of the ten in Spain that hold this prestigious classification. The restaurant opens from Tuesday to Saturday for dinners and from Thursday to Saturday also for lunches. For further information and to book, please contact Great Hotels of the World on 0800 032 4254, or visit http://www.ghotw.com/hacienda-benazuza
New Beach Restaurant Opens at Vila Vita Parc, Portugal:
Vila Vita Parc recently opened a new beach restaurant called 'Arte Nautica', which is situates in a beautiful spot in front of the sand dunes at nearby Armac~ao de P^era. Guests at the hotel have the option of a free shuttle bus service from the resort, a more adventurous trip in a colourful traditional fishing boat and dinghy, or a more energetic walk along the cliff tops to reach the restaurant. The restaurant offers 32 covers inside, offering uninterrupted views of the ocean and a further 50 outside. The accent is on seafood and fresh fish and Mozambique-born chef Ofelia Silva has added her own personal touch to many of the dishes. For further information and to book, please call Great Hotels of the World on 0800 032 4254, or visit http://www.ghotw.com/vila-vita-parc.
Gourmet lobby at M"ovenpick Hotel Istanbul:
M"ovenpick Hotel Istanbul last month introduced the new 'M"ovenpick Gourmet' concept within the hotel's lobby. Perfected with M"ovenpick culinary know-how, it offers the possibility to buy home-made chocolates, cakes, cookies, breads, Turkish delights, Turkish nuts, marmalades, organic olive oils, wines, special products and world famous M"ovenpick ice-creams to take home and share at home with family and friends. For further information and to book, please contact Great Hotels of the World on 0800 032 4254 or visit http://www.ghotw.com/moevenpick-istanbul
New opening for Kerubina Spa at the P'olus Palace Thermal Golf Club Hotel:
Situated just 20 minutes from downtown Budapest, on the Buda side, the P'olus Palace Thermal Golf Club Hotel opened on May 11th, 2005. Suited to business and leisure travellers alike, the hotel offers 58 tastefully furnished and spacious rooms and suites, equipped with the latest technology and with views of the surrounding Buda Hills. The Kerubina Spa & Wellness Centre at the hotel, at 600 sq m with three treatment rooms for massages and a further three for cosmetics, offers facilities for any relaxing getaway. In addition, the hotel offers an 18-hole, par 72, 172-acre course designed for golfing enthusiasts, two fine dining restaurants and a range of outdoor activities to further complete the activity schedule of a stay. As part of a special opening rate offer, for a single rate of 77 Euros per night (approx lb52) or a rate of 56 Euros per person, per night for double occupancy, guests can enjoy half board accommodation as well as full use of the spa and wellness facilities. The offer is valid until 31st July, 2005. For further information and to book, please contact Great Hotels of the World on 0800 032 4254 or visit http://www.ghotw.com/polus-place
Hotel Puente Romano Tennis & Fitness Club stages VI Nations Senior Cup.
Great Hotels of the World member, Hotel Puente Romano in Marbella, Spain, is set to host the Sixth Nations Senior Tennis Cup this summer. Taking place between July 7th and 9th, the tournament involves players from USA, France, Sweden and Spain. Taking part will be retired big name stars from recent years, including three time Wimbledon winner John McEnroe and 10 times grand slam winner C'edric Pioline.
For further information and to book the hotel, please contact Great Hotels of the World on 0800 032 4254 or visit http://www.ghotw.com/puente-romano.
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