Brittany Tourist Board promotes this well-known French region throughout the world. Brittany is the country of ancient myths and legends, old castles and modern hotels, famous for its wellness traditions. Due to Tourist Board efforts, trips to Brittany are more and more popular among Russian clients and agents.
Russian office of the German National Tourist Office operates in Moscow since August 1997 (its web-site, www.germanyclub.ru, is online since 2000). It provides detailed information about the country and does its best to promote Germany as a travel destination in the Russian market.
Wellness in Germany is a great way to revitalise. Over 300 modern health centres, more than 50 climatic health resorts, 48 seaside health resorts, 62 Kneipp hydrotherapy resorts and over 160 mineral spas and mud spas – not to mention a whole range of hotels and specialist wellness centres – are all ready to cater for your relaxation, your fitness and your well-being.
Jordan is situated in a unique climate zone and therefore is considered a natural clinic. Constant high temperature, low dampness, clear air, especial type of ultra violet radiation, mineral springs, curative mud, reach in minerals and organic components – all those things compose the unique medicinal qualities of the Dead Sea health resort region. Natural factors of the Dead Sea region are used as a treatment for a huge list of diseases.
Switzerland: the unique Alpine landscape is virtually made for active recuperation – and makes wellness and spa holidays an all-round sensual experience.
Switzerland and its thermal spas represent a way of life! Discover them for yourself and level the change of scene: Shcamser Heilbad Andeer, Grand Hotel Bad Ragaz, Bogn Engadina Scuol, Salina Maris Breiten, Les Bains de Lavey, Lindner Hotels+ Alpentherm Leukerbad, Thermalp Les Bains d’Ovronnnaz, Kurzentrum Rheinfelden, Les Bain de Saillon, MTZ Heilbad St.Moritz, Terme di Stabio, Rheuma –und Rehazentrum Valens, Centre thermal d’Yverdon-les-Bains, Thermalbad Zurzach.
Main activities of Switzerland Tourism are informational support and promotion of Switzerland as a travel destination. For more information please visit our website: www.MySwistzerland.ru
Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Government of Dubai
Established in January 1997, the DTCM has two main areas of responsibility. The first of these includes all the functions of the former Dubai Commerce and Tourism Promotion Board (DCTPB), which had been in existence since 1989 and concentrated on the international promotion of Dubai’s commerce and tourism interests. The DTCM’s second main area of responsibility is as the principal authority for the planning, supervision and development of the tourism sector in the emirate.
Underlining the importance attached to tourism development at the highest level, the DTCM’s Chairman is UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Its Director-General is Khalid A. bin Sulayem.
As part of its marketing role, the DTCM plans and implements an integrated programme of international promotions and publicity activities. This programme includes exhibition participation, marketing visits, presentations and roadshows, familiarisation and assisted visits, advertising brochure production and distribution, media relations and enquiry information services.
In addition to its head office in Dubai, the DTCM has 14 overseas offices. They are located in New York (USA), London (the UK and Ireland), Paris (France), Frankfurt (Germany), Stockholm (Scandinavia), Milan (Italy), Moscow (the Russian Federation, CIS and Baltic States),Sydney (Australia), Johannesburg (South Africa), Mumbai (India), Hong Kong (Far East), Tokyo (Japan),Saudi Arabia and Zurich (Switzerland and Austria).
In assuming its administrative responsibilities within Dubai, the DTCM has now taken over the licensing of hotels, hotel apartments, tour operators, tourist transport companies and travel agents. Its supervisory role also covers all touristic, archaeological and heritage sites, tourism conferences and exhibitions, the operation of tourist information services and the organisation and licensing of tour guides.
The Tourism Department of the Embassy of Spain is a part of the Spanish Institute for Tourism (Turespana), dependent on the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain and also a part of the Spanish Embassy in Russia.
The functions of the Tourism Department are as follows:
- national tourist representation
- promotion of Spain as tourist destination on the Russian Market
- cooperation development with the autonomous communities, local government in connection with the programs of Spanish tourism promotion
- Participation in the exhibitions and workshops
- Public and media relations
- Information support for the professionals and private persons
The Tourism Department of the Embassy of Spain activity covers the territory of Russia and other CIS countries.
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation is a governmental non-commercial organisation which was established by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus in 1969. It is the statutory body regulating issues of tourism development in Cyprus. C.T.O. promotes Cyprus as a tourist destination, conducts advertising campaigns and provides support to the travel trade professionals marketing Cyprus as well as to individual travelers.
Polish Tourist Organisation is a professional government organisation responsible for the promotion of Poland abroad as a tourist destination. Its mission is planning, coordinating and realising all marketing activities like image campaigns and advertisement, acquisition of tour operators and travel agents, collaboration with local tourism industry, communicaton with the media, participation in international and local travel fairs and organisation of workshops and study tours.
We are one of the world's largest hotel and leisure companies. Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Westin Hotels & Resorts, Starwood’s largest brands, have been serving guests for more than 60 years. Our luxury and upscale hotel and resort assets are well positioned throughout the world. Our brand names include the following: St. Regis Hotels & Resorts (luxury full-service hotels, resorts and residences) are for connoisseurs who desire the finest expressions of luxury. They provide flawless and bespoke service to high-end leisure and business travelers. St. Regis hotels are located in the ultimate locations within the world’s most desired destinations, important emerging markets and yet to be discovered paradises, and they typically have individual design characteristics to capture the distinctive personality of each location. The Luxury Collection (luxury full-service hotels and resorts) is a group of unique hotels and resorts offering exceptional service to an elite clientele. From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, these remarkable hotels and resorts enable the most discerning traveler to collect a world of unique, authentic and enriching experiences that capture the sense of both luxury and place. They are distinguished by magnificent decor, spectacular settings and impeccable service. W Hotels (luxury and upscale full service hotels, retreats and residences) feature world class design, world class restaurants and “on trend” bars and lounges and its signature Whatever\Whenever service standard. It’s a sensory multiplex that not only indulges the senses, it delivers an emotional experience. Whether it’s “behind the scenes” access at Whappenings, or our cutting edge music, lighting and scent programs, W delivers an experience unmatched in the hotel segment. Westin Hotels & Resorts (luxury and upscale full-service hotels and resorts) is a lifestyle brand competing in the upper upscale sector in nearly 30 countries around the globe. Each hotel offers renewing experiences that inspire guests to be at their best. First impressions at any Westin are fueled by signature sensory experiences of light, music, white tea scent and botanicals. Westin revolutionized the industry with its famous Heavenly Bed ® and Heavenly Bath ® and launched a multi-million dollar retail program featuring these products. Westin is the first global brand to offer in-room spa treatments at every hotel and the first to go smoke-free in North America. Westin guests stay in shape at WestinWORKOUT ® Powered by Reebok sm™ . Le Meridien (luxury and upscale full-service hotels, resorts and residences) is a European-inspired brand with a French accent. Each of its hotels, whether city, airport or resort has a distinctive character driven by its individuality and the Le Meridien brand values. With its underlying passion for food, art and style and its classic yet stylish design, Le Meridien offers a unique experience at some of the world’s top travel destinations. Sheraton Hotels & Resorts (luxury and upscale full-service hotels and resorts) is the Company’s largest brand serving the needs of luxury and upscale business and leisure travelers worldwide. We offer the entire spectrum of comfort. From full-service hotels in major cities to luxurious resorts by the water, Sheraton can be found in the most sought-after cities and resort destinations around the world. Every guest at Sheraton hotels and resorts feels a warm and welcoming connection, the feeling you have when you walk into a place and your favorite song is playing — a sense of comfort and belonging. At Sheraton, we help our guests connect to what matters most to them, the office, home and the best spots in town. Four Points by Sheraton (select-service hotels) delights the self-sufficient traveler with a new kind of comfort, approachable style and spirited, can-do service — all at the honest value our guests deserve. Our guests start their day feeling energized and finish up relaxed and free to enjoy little indulgences that make their time away from home special. aloft (select-service hotels), a brand introduced in 2005 with the first hotel expected to open in 2007, is a hotel of new heights, an oasis where you least expect it, a spirited neighborhood outpost, a haven at the side of the road. Bringing a cozy harmony of modern elements to the classic American on-the-road tradition, aloft offers a sassy, refreshing, ultra effortless alternative for both the business and leisure traveler. Fresh, fun, and fulfilling, aloft is an experience to be discovered and rediscovered, destination after destination, as you ease on down the road. Element (extended stay hotels), a brand introduced in 2006 with the first hotel expected to open in 2008, provides a modern, upscale and intuitively designed hotel experience that allows guests to live well and feel in control. Inspired by Westin, Element promotes balance through a thoughtful, upscale environment. Decidedly modern with an emphasis on nature, Element is intuitively constructed with an efficient use of space that encourages guests to stay connected, feel alive, and thrive while they are away. Element is the smart, renewing haven for extended stay travel.
The Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, owns and manages thirty five objects in seven countries including restaurants, yachts, business class hotels of the Trident Hilton Group and luxury Oberoi Hotels and Resorts. Hotels and resorts of India (Rajasthan, the Himalayas, and Kerala), Indonesia, Mauritius and Egypt owned and administrated by the Oberoi Group are well-known in the Russian market as Deluxe recreation places. The success of each Oberoi hotel and resort in the international market was achieved due to exclusive service quality and high comfort level as well by unique decoration of the hotels that include those having a status of national and architectural monuments. Oberoi Spas by Banyan Tree provide a serene and truly unforgettable experience of pure pampering and relaxation in exquisitely beautiful surroundings using the best natural ingredients in therapy and treatment procedures. Rejuvenating therapy, famous treatment massages including the best oriental and western practices – that’s what Oberoi Spa managed by Banyan Tree is.
The leading Finnish hotel chain S Group opens its first 3 hotels in Saint Petersburg in 2007.
Holiday Club St.Petersburg – is a 5 star hotel, possessing 271 room, is situated close to the sights of the city, such as Neva embankment, Nevsky Prospect and Hermitage. The Hotel has a unique SPA centre and a good conference facilities.
Sokos Hotel Olympic Garden – is a 4 star hotel, possessing 348 rooms, situated in the Olympia Garden, near the Moskovsky Prospect and has 13 conference halls.
Sokos Hotel Vasilievsky is a 4 star hotel, possessing 255 rooms, situated on the 8th line o Vasilevsky island. Due to the comfortable position the hotel has a chance to become a departing point for the walks round the city.
Moevenpick Hotels & Resorts is currently having a total of 75 hotels in operation or under construction in 20 countries around the world. A selection of them do focus on Spa & Leisure activities and are located in 6 visa free destinations
Even the name of the hotel brand "One&Only" implies true exclusivity and unique spirit of the properties. The philosophy is based on four key points: a five star property, location on the best resorts, individual design and architecture, exclusive service and a sincere hospitality. Nowadays the One&Only Resorts are located at Mauritius, Maldies, UAE, Bahamas and Mexico. Each One&Only hotel has its own spa center..
The main goal of ALDEMAR hotels & resorts is to make Greece the leading tourist destination. We show sincere devotion to Greek hospitality improvement in luxury travel sector by:
- Discovering new markets
- Elaborating and implementing new products
- Diversifying existing products
- Investing into human resources
- Building luxurious hotels
- Optimizing standards of quality
- Steady developing
ALDEMAR’s PORTFOLIO:
- 5,500-beds and 1,600 employees
- three strategic destinations: Crete (island), Rhodes (island) and West Peloponnesus (mainland)
- 6 hotel units (5* & 4*)
- 3 Conference centres
- 2 Thalasso and Spa Centres
In November 2005: Royal Mare Thalasso in Crete won its second World Travel Award as Europe’s Leading Spa Resort.
And…Royal Olympian Spa & Thalasso in Peloponnesus wins its first World Travel Award as Greece’s Leading Spa Resort after a mostly successful year.
The company, Capsis Hotels & Resorts, during the winter 2006-7, changed its Crete property from a resort convention hotel to an exclusive and VIP Resort complex and re-opened its doors in May 2007. The up-to-now known as Capsis Resort Crete, in Aghia Pelaghia, 20 minutes from Heraklion City and International Airport, following a rebranding during the summer of 2007 is now called OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort! The reason of this major change in the hotel concept and the reconstruction of the property took place in order for the Head Company, Capsis Hotels & Resorts, to introduce to the world a new type of upscale & VIP holiday destination in Greece, different from anything else the country has to offer. The reconstruction project was completed in a record-period of six months, costing a total of 25 million euros.
The resort complex lies on a private peninsula of 167.000 sq.m offering a total of 3 beaches, 7 restaurants, 7 bars, 7 main swimming pools, 2 chapels, Euphoria Rejuvenating Spa, a health/fitness/beauty centre, a scuba-diving centre, a water-sports centre, outdoor chess, tennis, table-tennis, billiards, heliport, marina, parking, business centre and shops. The hotel has been awarded with the Hermes Awards 2002 for “Best Innovation in Terms of Environmental Protection” and has an environmental protection plan, a private zoo with animals and birds from various areas of the world, a Botanical Park with extensive gardens, green pathways, ponds, lakes, cascades, a small river, and a biological production of fresh flowers, vegetables, herbs and fruits used at the hotel taverna for Cretan Cuisine.
The OUT OF THE BLUE, Capsis Elite Resort is a member of the company Capsis Hotels and Resorts, the first hotel chain in Greece with four generations of know-how and expertise in the Greek Hospitality Industry which also owns and manages the following two properties:
- SOFITEL CAPSIS HOTEL RHODES & CONVENTION CENTRE ‘’MARIKA CAPSIS 2000’’, in Ixia, Rhodes
The largest 5-star deluxe resort convention centre in Greece with 100 meeting rooms of a total conference capacity for up to 8.000 persons.
- CAPSIS CULTURAL, EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE, in Maroussi, Athens
A multi-function venue in the new business centre of Athens with a total of eight meeting rooms of a total conference capacity for up to 800 persons
GB THERMAE HOTELS, a group of five luxury thermal SPA hotels (www.gbhotelsabano.it , e-mail: marketing@gbhotels.it ), all located in ABANO TERME, a world-renowned thermal resort, a few steps from VENICE (ITALY). Every hotel has its inner Thermal Spa Center and Beauty Farm with a wide choice of treatments from classic mud treatments and balneology till oriental massotherapy and beauty treatments made with the exclusive cosmetic line GB. Indoor and outdoor pools with thermal water of different temperature immerged in the green tropical parks are an ideal place to have your moments of relax. At the GB Thermae Hotels you will find your own path to wellness through the unique method called Termalismo Moderno® which combines traditional thermal water and mud treatments, last achievements of the medical cosmetology and Antiaging, western medical knowledge and ancient oriental wisdom of wellness messages. Every programme is chosen and prescribed by the physician individually. Rich entertainment programmes, individual guided tours to the art cities of the Veneto region and North Italy.
This group of luxurious and world known hotels in Greece includes three exclusive properties on mainland: luxurious Grand Resort Lagonissi near Athens and exquisite small Nafplia Palace and Amphitryon in Nafplion, eastern Peloponnese as well 4 properties on Crete island: world known legendary Elounda Beach and Elounda Bay Palace and picturesque, family Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort and Kernos Beach. Whichever of them would the guests choose – several very important features are in common: the modern and elegant design with lot of marble, natural wood and high-class textile fabrics, the most sophisticated technical equipment as plasma screens, sound systems, DVDs etc., traditional and yet creative cuisine and warm hospitality of the staff. The hotels offer huge variety of accommodation types from spacious rooms to magnificent Suites and Royal Villas – one of the most luxurious in Europe. Helios Hotels as well have probably the best SPAs in Greece: luxurious Blu SPA in Grand Resort Lagonissi and SPA in Elounda Beach/Elounda Bay Palace are members of The Leading SPAs and work on exclusive ESPA products. Nafplia Palace will host starting from Spring 2008 1200 sq. m. SPA (cabins with daylight and stunning sea vies) based on world known method of Dr. Chinot.
The Lausanne Palace & Spa, prestigious member of the Leading Hotels of the World and Swiss Deluxe Hotels associations, is a 5 star in Lausanne, Switzerland. The hotel benefits from a perfect location in the city center of the Olympic capital and has a panoramic view on Lake Geneva and the Alps. The Lausanne Palace CBE Concept Spa is the perfect urban escape. It is a private membership club and an exclusive spa, complimentary to our hotel guests. The CBE Concept is a composition based on experiences, beliefs and passions, created by a team of professionals and leading to the CBE Cosmetics, an exclusive anti-aging product. 2500 square meters of state-of-the-art, where nature meets technology. From wellness of mind-body and spirit through fitness and into beauty, the CBE Concept evolves and tailors services, cures and programs to suit your specific needs and goals.
Chewton Glen, The Hotel, Spa & Country Club (Great Britain)
Chewton Glen is a luxury hotel, spa and country club situated between the ancient New Forest and the sea. Featuring an award-winning restaurant, world-class leisure activities, luxurious accommodation, and modern conference facilities, Chewton Glen is the perfect destination for romantic escapes, relaxing getaways, and corporate events alike.
The Chewton Glen Spa, judged to be the "Best British Hotel Spa 2001" (Professional Beauty Awards), and the "Best European Spa Hotel 2002" (Gala Magazine) and the "Best British Spa" (Johansens Guide 2003). In the last 2 years the Chewton Glen Spa expanded and developed its facilities to create one of the UK's best hotel Spas.
Chewton Glen Spa offers an exclusive range of luxury Molton Brown therapies and body treatments in such facilities as17-metre ozone treated swimming pool, hydrotherapy spa pool with hi-tech therapy options, aromatherapy saunas and crystal steam rooms, relaxation lounge, outdoor whirlpool, cold drench showers, pool bar and lounge with a specially formulated menu to provide great tasting food with healthy benefits, Spa Grooming Lounge.
Being a member of The Leading Hotels of The World, Brenner’s Park Hotel & SPA is one of the best German hotels. It is situated in Baden-Baden, one of the most beautiful and romantic places in Germany.
Brenner's Spa is rightly called the "Spa of Spas". Enjoyment and moderation in nutrition, exercise that's a pleasure, mental relaxation and a host of beauty treatments to pamper you from head to toe, form the basis of our offer. Discover Brenner's Spa unique range of wellness therapies and practices and savor individual consulting and tailored treatments. In all sections of the spa, experienced professionals specialized in both modern and traditional therapy methods will guarantee that your stay will be a successful and memorable one.
The Brenner's Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden offers in its Medical Spa a diverse program of healthcare. A team of professionals using the latest and best examination and diagnostic techniques are at your disposal to help promote your health. They will advice you on matters such as precaution, therapies and nutrition.
A hotel reborn around a XVII-th century portico built under Granduca Ferdinando I. Outside peace and nature, inside Italian styling and the art of hospitality. A medicean residence restored to its former beauty, transformed into an exclusive resort.
Fonteverde SPA center is up-to date equipped and offers the hotel guests a wide range of treatments based on thermal source water: anti-stress program, Spa diet program, relaxation program, energy program and many others.
The Gleneagles® Hotel is a Five Red Star golf resort set in 850 acres of stunning scenery in Perthshire, Scotland. It celebrated its 80th anniversary in June 2004. The Gleneagles Hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World; one of the Great Golf Resorts of the World; and a founder member of Connoisseurs Scotland, the world class grouping of properties which provide an authentic flavor of Scotland to discerning travelers. The Gleneagles Hotel hosted the G8 summit of world leaders in July 2005.
Ease the body and soothe the mind - The Spa at The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland. A sense of comfort and well-being in our guests is the aim of everyone at the Gleneagles® Hotel but the staff of our Spa add cosseting, pampering, massage, aromatherapy, facial and body treatments.
The Spa offers beauty care and therapeutic treatments for ladies and gentlemen including the innovative E’SPA holistic programmes in life enhancement and unique organic healing and therapeutic Ytsara treatments.
Gleneagles Hotel Scotland has just been named as a Leading Spa for 2005. The Leading Hotels of the World established Leading Spas designation as the benchmark for global luxury standards in the spa and hospitality industries. Of the 90 Leading Hotels that applied for the Leading Spas certification, 48 hotels met the requirements to be certified.
Situated between Bordeaux and Pays de Basque, the resort les Pres d'Eugenie is a sort of a project of two outstanding persons – Mr. and Mrs. Guerard. Michel Guerard is a master of modern french cuisine. Besides gastronomic cuisine (awarded with 3 Michelin stars), Michel Guerard has been doing fundamental research in the field of rational nutrition for 30 years. His wife Christine Guerard is a world famous balneologist and natural therapist.
Les Pres d'Eugenie Spa combines the virtues of mineral hot springs mingle with those of flagrant medicinal plants. Among the offered treatments there are some exclusive ones such as a relaxing massage under warm mineral waters and a floral bath taken in front of a wood-burning fire. The after-treatment sanctuary includes intimate shop, light flaxen linen, herbal bouquets and flower teas, mandarin's robes of honeycomb cotton, soft shawls.
Rare are places touched with grace. Inaugurated in 1907, the Royal Parc Evian has it in its soul, rendering it timeless and unique. The hotel had soon become the center of the vast balneology complex Evian Royal Resort. The hotel building constructed in honor of Prince of Wales Edward VII, is of the Belle Epoque style. The hotel interiors – colonnades, fresques, acient furniture – is an evidence of the hotel’s right to be called «royal».
Re-energizing is both an objective and a methodical process designed to remove these barriers to energy by acting at 3 levels that are intrinsically linked: physical, energetic, mental.
The Evian Royal Spa invites you to preserve and boost your energy capital in accordance with precise objectives: liberate you from stress, lose weight, restore radiance and tone to your skin.
The experienced team (doctor, masseurs, physiotherapists, osteopath, beauty therapists) dispense treatments based on understanding one’s body, a balanced diet and the harmonization of energies. They have acquired this knowledge at the source of oriental traditions, from oriental masters. All the treatments are dispensed with gentleness, the senses awaken, deep tensions are released, and sensations are intense.
In the Evian Royal Spa, massage, relaxation, hydrotherapy, aesthetic treatments are also traditionally offered.
In the heart of a beautifully landscaped park of 10 acres, on the shores of Lake Geneva, the hotel has regained its majesty, inspired by the talented Jacques Garcia. Elegant yet relaxed, homely yet fashionable, a new spirit emanates over one of Geneva's most mythical hotels.
Every day, in more than 2000 Sqm, the Spa of La Reserve will offer you a personalized service. With 17 treatment rooms, all dedicated to massages, personalized treatments and facials, the time has come at last for you to unwind and to reinvigorate in beautiful surroundings.
Here, everything has been planned for your absolute well-being: state of the art gym, indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, hammam, sun bed, hair salon... A heavenly retreat to relax and forget your daily woes.
Synonymous of well being and beauty, the spa offers you a complete programme of wellness and beauty therapy: facial and beauty treatments and foot beauty, aromatherapy, flower essences, baths with essential oils, algae, sea salt, honey and royal jelly, bath of lights, weight loss massage (coffee cream from Brazil), ayurvedic massage, Chinese massage (Tui-Na).
Non residents of the hotel are welcome to book treatments a la carte or choose a day or a half - day treatment from one of the Spa of La Reserve’s packages.
Lulled for over a century by the waves of the ocean, the Palais gives itself to its guests, like a long-held promise and an invitation to taste the sweet harmony of this region, where the gentle caress of time fades into the magic of the moment. As from July 2006, enter the world of the Spa Imperial with Guerlain dedicated to well-being, relaxation and fitness. The most transforming and customized Spa experience, where cutting edge innovation unites with luxury, emotion and sensuality.
Hotel Sacher Wien is located in the centre of Vienna, was built in the 1876 by Eduard Sacher, the son of the creator of the famous dessert “Original Sacher Torte”. The hotel quickly gained the world fame as a place for meetings of the aristocratic society members, politicians and artists.
All the 130 years of his existence the Hotel has belonged to the private owners.
In the Hotel Sacher Wien one can find the charm of Vienna, luxury, comfort and cautiously kept traditions – all the components of the world-famous Sacher style.
The Spa center in the Sacher Wien opened its doors in the December 2005. the area of the Spa center is more than 300 square meters and one can enjoy the panoramic view on the whole Vienna. The design of the Spa centre combines the clear lines with the ideal balance of proportions. The guests can chose from a wide range of saunas and baths, modernly equipped training hall, diverse SPA treatments. The most attractive treatments for guests are the Sacher Chocolate Treatments on the basis of hot chocolate.
Set on the cliff tops overlooking the Bay of Funchal and the Atlantic, Reid's Palace has, for over 100 years, been a standard-bearer for excellence on Madeira and beyond.
Voted 13th in the “Top 25 Europe Resorts” in the Conde Nast Traveler (US) 2005 Awards.
Reid's Palace Hotel has 163 rooms in total, 128 rooms and 35 suites, each one individually decorated in delicate pastel tones and offering elegance and luxury with the emphasis on traditional style with modern comforts. Elaborate marble bathrooms and vanity units and, in the newly refurbished rooms and suites, crisp white embroidered bedspreads echo the traditions of which Reid's Palace is very proud.
Come and be enveloped by an elegant and aristocratic atmosphere that at the beginning of the 19th century was praised amongst others by Franz Kafka. Come in and enjoy a stay in an enchanting place where Belle Epoque charm still reigns supreme.
Fascination of the past or modern facilities? At the Palace you won't have to choose. Even though equipped with all the modern facilities, our rooms have still retained the charm and the luxury of a long gone age. And for an unforgettable stay, choose the aristocratic atmosphere of the suites located in Castle Maur. Every suite is individually decorated, but they all have something in common: absolute beauty and attention to detail.
And when the evening comes, savour the pleasures of our elegant and refined cuisine in the grand setting of the Sissi dining room or the Maria Theresia a-la-carte restaurant. A stay at the Palace is also made up of pleasant moments spent in the open: having breakfast on the terrace, swimming in the magnificent pool, laying in the sun or maybe playing chess in a shady corner, and why not... sipping a cocktail whilst admiring the sunset.Allow yourself a moment of peace: the tea room, the reading room, the cosy "stube", the wine cellar with its selected wines and also an ancient chapel are all at your disposal.
The Grand Hotel Park belongs to the famous "Relais & Chateaux" and "Swiss Deluxe Hotels" and provides an ideal symbiosis of luxury and untouched natural beauty. Situated on a sunny hill, in the heart of a beautiful park the hotel offers a great view over the majestic mountains of the Swiss Alps. This luxurious house combines the latest in comfort with tradition and elegance. Apart from the Grand Hotel Park being famous for its alpine recreation center and salt-water swimming pool, it also offers a wide range of spa and fitness services. For relaxation and regeneration, you may use the Fitness Center with all its equipment, gymnastics courses, a Turkish steam bath, sauna, solarium and outdoor pool. Being a partner with the Swiss-Antiage Group, the Grand Hotel Park spa and beauty centers propose mesotherapy, aroma and oxygen therapies, sport massage, mud-pack therapy and massage, herbal and ocean algae bath, beauty programs.
Hotel La Residencia is situated on the northwestern coast of Mallorka island, in the romantic village called Deia, which is considered to play the role of unofficial capital of the island.
Among the palms and cypresses in the blooming valley is situated the Residencia Hotel.
The close neighboring of the sea and the Tramountagnia mountains, rich and diverse nature, damp and mild climate – those are the specialities of the landscape, surrounding La Residencia Hotel. In the hotel everything is created for enjoying the silence and the seclusion, relaxation and for gaining the emotional balance.
The Retreat Spa & Tennis situated at the heart of the Aphrodite Hills Resort (near the Rock of Aphrodite), is the first true destination spa in Cyprus. With a total of 23 treatment rooms, this luxurious spa facility has an expert team dedicated to providing the ultimate spa experience to clear them mind, soothe the body and indulge the spirit.
The Retreat also has a selection of 2, 3 & 5 day packages for complete pampering spa holidays, so you can enjoy several days of indulgent spa treatments including a vast array of facials, body wraps & exfoliations, massages, hydrotherapy. Luxurious thermae facilities are also available including Roman heat rooms, Hammam & Sauna. A dedicated couples suite is available for those who wish to enjoy treatments together, a pool & hydropool terrace and Juice Bar & Restaurant are also available.
Set amidst rolling hills, forest and valleys, Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort is a stunning thermal retreat in the heart of beautiful Maremma in Southern Tuscany. An award winning Spa resort, Terme di Saturnia combines its ancient mineral-rich thermal springs, with stylish accommodation, excellent health, beauty and fitness programmes and an 18-hole golf course, which will open in 2007.
The “Aqualuce” restaurant never fails to surprise using brightly-coloured spices and expert combination of ingredients, while the restaurant “All’Acquacotta” offers recipes holding true to Tuscan culinary traditions.
The activities include hikes, water gymnastics, tennis, golf and has an fully equipped fitness centre with personal trainers and instructors.
Feel your body revive as you bathe in the resort’s ancient thermal springs where sulphurous water gushes out at 37 degrees Celsius at 800 litres per second and experience one of the many signature treatments.
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, the Pearl of the Swiss Riviera is situated in the well-known… resort area Montreux, only one hour from Geneva airport.. The hotel offers 235 rooms and suites that delicately combine a refined decor with modern comforts and high-technology.
The Hotel offers different restaurants, romantic terraces, a Jazz bar and a night club.
The Willow Stream Spa wellness centre spreads over 2’000 sqm and is situated in a idyllic setting along the Lake. This exclusive top-of-the-line complex offers a new approach of well being combining fitness, relaxation treatments and nutrition and has been named as a Leading Spa by the prestigious organization The Leading Hotels of the World.
Italian Tour Operator, renders services through out the whole territory of Italy, central office is situated in Genova.
The company has the best and qualified gides and attendants, possesses the auto park with cars, micro busses and luxury cars in Milan. With the Groutas Tour’s assistance one can book the hotel, rent a car or charter a yacht, book the train or airplane tickets, organize a seminar or any ceremonial event, organize the residence in any Italian hotel with thermal centers and beauty centers, medical treatment in Italy.
Groutas Tour ensures not only the booking of a Spa hotel, but also a selection of treatments and guarantees a Russian speaking person in a hotel if you need one.
From the first steps into the Le Meridien Limassol Spa& Resort you plunge into the atmosphere of beauty and harmony. The first step is the Welcome Lounge – aroma candles, lounge music, and a relaxing temples massage if desired. The 2nd step is the exclusive Spa Wing of the hotel, with its spacious rooms, secluded rest zone with the swimming pools, grottos and breakfasts in the sea view restaurants.
The third step is Le SPA - a complete relaxation oasis. Covering 3,000 square meters, Le Spa is unique indoor and outdoor award-winning thalassotherapy spa - the only one of its kind in Europe. It features four outdoor and three indoor seawater pools, each with a different salinity content and temperature along with a hammam and two saunas. There are 34 treatment rooms offering a wide range of Thalgo and Elemis treatments as well as a relaxing area. Specialist consultants are on hand to offer individual treatment advice. Special health menus are also available. The health and fitness club of Le Meridien Limassol Spa & Resort includes a heated indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, and steam bath, as well as a well-equipped gym with aerobic and yoga classes. Scuba-diving with PADI instructors and water sports such as waterskiing, windsurfing, paragliding, snorkeling, canoeing, jet-skiing, and sailing are also available at the beach.
A beautiful Resort with Spa & Thalassotherapy Centre on the Mediterranean Coast of Tuscany near Bolgheri. The 96 guest rooms, of which 5 suites, face the sea or private park and are individually decorated with natural materials such as wood, leather, and cotton. The Spa specializes in Thalassotherapy and offers treatments brimming with the benefits of sea water, sea salts, algae, and sea mud. In an enchanting grotto are five sea-water pools each designed for a specific healing purpose. The Spa also offers relaxing, slimming, beauty and skin-care programmes and treatments, Finnish sauna, Turkish and Roman bath.
Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa combines luxury and aesthetics in an effort to meet your every need. Located in El Vendrell on the Costa Daurada and only 40 minutes from Barcelona, our hotel offers an ideal setting. Situated on a privileged part of the Mediterranean coast, you can enjoy the warm rays of the sun while surrounded by magnificent natural beauty.
The classic seafront building was originally built in 1929 by the Sant Joan de Deu Order and was converted to a luxury hotel in 2004. We are located in the centre of the Costa Dourada region amidst some of the world's most famous wine regions, Roman historical sites, and amazing Barcelona.
143 spacious and warmly decorated guest rooms overlook the golden sands of Sant Salvador's exclusive beach. Our restaurant, Neit Gastronomic, promises an enchanting evening accompanied by Catalano-Mediterranean cuisine.
The 7,200-square meter Ra Wellness features Thalasso therapy treatments which use sea water containing an iodine concentration 10 times greater than normal. Additionally, you can partake in the famous Swiss treatments in the exclusive la prairie cabins. Located at our main entrance, our beach club offers drinks, hammocks, and parasols.
Experience Le Meridien Ra Beach Hotel & Spa.
An interlude of exquisite pleasure
In Sardinia, the Mediterranean has a very special charm. This is undoubtedlyinherited from its very colourful and hospitable population, like its Italian neighbour. But it is also linked to the rich and unspoilt nature. Accor Thalassa has taken the best this nature has to offer to establish its new site. Located in a bay on the south-eastern tip of the island, the Sofitel Timi Ama, located two kilometres from Villasimius, offers a private beach with fine, white sandy beach, a few flipper strokes away from a protected marine park.Surrounded by an 11-hectare pine grove whose fragrances are mingled with the salty air and separated from crystal-clear 35,000 m2salt lake, a genuine oasis of freshness, home to pink flamingos.
The “Medassist” company was created in 2003 as an independent subdivision of a tourist holding “ATM-group” that has its agencies in Wien, Dusseldorf and Alma-Ata. The general activity directions are the treatment in European clinics, sanatorium-and-spa recreation in Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary and Israel.
There are high-grade specialists working in the company in the field of tourism and professional doctors with perennial experience.
The Basic specialization
• We carry out the recreational and treatment trips of Russian patients to Europe.
• We promote the services of leading foreign clinics and Russian rehabilitation centers.
• We provide the informational service in the field of modern diagnostics technologies, treatment and rehabilitation of European countries.
• We organize consultations with the authoritative European specialists in different fields of medicine.
• We carry out diagnostics, general and directed checkup, treatment (including surgical one) and rehabilitation abroad.
The partners of “Medassist” company are insurance companies, enterprises and organizations, medical institutions of Russia, private persons.
“Medassist” publishes its own informational editions: catalogues “Curative trips collection”, “The treatment in European clinics”, «SKI&SPA» that are devoted to recreation, treatment and active rest abroad. The main company projects and programs are represented at the site www.medassist.ru
Marketing company realizing promotion and communication for independently owned European deluxe hotels. Sales&marketing (contacts with upscale touroperators, sales calls, road shows, e-commerce contacts); PR service (press events, translations, representation in the media); corporate presentation. A PRIORI today is the company that can rely on a professional staff in charge of the different departments as sale, marketing and PR consulting. The office is located in the city of Moscow.
At “SPA EXPO 2007” A PRIORI presents: Gstaad Palace (Gstaad, Switzerland) – new exclusive spa center opening in December 2007! Grand hotels Bad Ragaz (Bad Ragaz, Switzerland) – the best thermal resort in Switzerland
Bauer Palladio hotel&spa (Venice, Italy) – new boutique hotel at Giudecca island Grand hotel Villa Serbelloni (Bellagio, Italy) – big spa center in the heard of the famous villas’ park
Renee Tours travel company offers wellness and medical tours to Slovenia’s best resorts, such as Rogashka Slatina, Portorozh and others. Thalasso, therapeutic and relaxation programs, wellness and beauty programs, Donat Mg mineral water at Rogashka Slatina. We also organize tours to the seaside, Alpine lakes and ski resorts. Renee Tours offers a special program for our clients during the New Year holidays.
Le Mirador Kempinski, Switzerland – This hotel has the only Givenchy Spa in Switzerland (there are only 8 Givenchy Spas throughout the world). The hotel also offers a weightloss center by Christian Cambuzat and Swiss Anti Age Group clinic.
Beau-Rivage Palace, Switzerland – a magnificent palace on the shores of lake Leman. A new spa center, Cinq Mondes, will open its doors to the hotel’s guests in autumn, 2005. The concept of a new spa center is based on traditions of face and body treatments, selected by Jean-Louis Poiroux, the founder of the company (Mr. Poiroux spent 10 years travelling all over the world and selecting best of the best of different treatments).
Purity, balance, health, relaxation, pleasure… For more than 30 years, Accor Thalassa has looked at the various factors in well-being and has combined them into personal solutions to help you experience, during your stay, well-being at its best.
Accor Thalassa is, above all, the knowledge of how to improve your health and fitness by the use of thalassotherapy and currently includes over 3 fields of expertise to best cater to your well-being requirements. At its 20 resorts in France and overseas, Accor Thalassa is committed to quality: the quality of the resort, the quality of the water, of the products and equipment, the quality of the teams.
Detailed description of the participant will be available soon.
The complete list of participants will be sent to registered visitors of Spa-Expo in October, 2007. You can register as a workshop's visitor at “Visitor registration” page.
