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While New England is considered the “mecca” for leaf-peepers, destinations around the globe offer travelers breathtaking fall foliage. Members of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) offer travelers unparalleled access to many of the world’s most spectacular – and sometimes unexpected – destinations for fall’s glorious change of seasons, often with last-minute savings.

With vibrant colored leaves amongst great backdrops such as the Great Wall of China, autumn provides a favorable time of year to travel in China and Japan. Programs include:

Highlights of China

Explore the vast landscapes and epic monuments on this customized package from Abercrombie & Kent that takes travelers to the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Great Wall of China, the terra cotta warriors in the ancient city of Xian, and cosmopolitan Shanghai. Travelers will enjoy the vibrant fall colors on a three-night cruise through the fabled Three Gorges aboard the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, a Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice. Price: $5,925 per person, double occupancy, dates of availability Oct 7-18, Oct 14-25 and Oct 28-Nov 8, 2011. www.abercrombiekent.com

Japan Sampler

This eight-day small group journey from Tokyo to Hakone and Kyoto by General Tours World Traveler reveals the autumnal splendor of Japan’s revered Golden Route.

Highlights include a special visit to Kodai-ji Temple with a Buddhist monk including a Zen meditation experience, and Kimono demonstration.

Price: regularly $3,744, now only $3,144 per person ($600 savings) when booked and paid-in-full for the Oct 13 – 20, 2011 departure. www.generaltours.com

Nine-day Japan Classics/Six-day Japan Kanto

Super Value Tours is offering more than 40% savings on two packages that capture the Japan’s spectacular fall foliage.

Starting from $2,199 + $400 tax, the nine-day Japan Classics explores the best highlights of Japan. Tours available Oct 15, Oct 27, Nov 5 and Nov 19. Starting from $1,119 + $300 tax, the 6-day Japan Kanto provides a great introduction to Tokyo and its surrounding sites including Mount Fuji and the oceanfront Atami hot springs. Tours available Oct 6 and Nov 5, 2011. www.supervaluetours.com

NORTH AMERICA

The Best of Eastern Canada

From the European-styled, old world elegance of Quebec City to the thundering magnificence of Niagara Falls, The Best of Eastern Canada nine-day tour Collette Vacations offers an enriching cultural experience amongst the country’s most colorful fall foliage. Package available for departure on Sept 11, 25, 29 or Oct 2, 5, 9, 2011; priced at $1,949 per person (land only). www.collettevacations.com

Best of the Canadian Rockies

Explore the rugged Canadian Rockies and take in fall foliage with the Best of the Canadian Rockies package from Tauck. Packed with breathtaking scenery, adventure and natural history,

Best of the Canadian Rockies includes exploration of Banff, Jasper and Yoho national parks.

Prices start from $2,790 per person, double, plus air; available Sept 2, 4, 9, 16, 23, 25 and 30, 2011. www.tauck.com

A Voyage Along the Columbia & Snake Rivers: In the Wake of Lewis and Clark

This seven-day journey from Lindblad Expeditions explores the vast diversity of the Pacific Northwest from lush farmlands to dense forests and stark desertscapes to historic river routes. Weekly departures available from September 17 – October 29, 2011; rates begin at $3990 per person, based on double occupancy. www.expeditions.com

NEW ENGLAND, U.S.

Every autumn, nature puts on a brilliant show of color throughout New England with travelers flocking to the area to catch a glimpse of this colorful splendor.

To celebrate several USTOA members are providing special offers and discounts on select fall foliage tours.

Special Offers

Go Ahead Tours is offering $500 savings per couple on any Coastal New England Fall Foliage tour dates when booked by August 31, 2011.

From the site of the Boston Tea Party to the maritime culture of Portland, this seven-day tour highlights the Northeast’s natural beauty and starts at $1,759 per person. Package available Oct 1 or Oct 8, 2011. www.goaheadtours.com

Globus is offering $200 off per couple on the Classic Summer & Fall Foliage nine-day tour from Boston to Boston and Fall Foliage Getaway nine-day tour from New York to Boston. Priced from $1979 (not including discount), Classic Summer & Fall Foliage is available Sept 29 and Oct 1, 2011.

Priced from $2,099 (not including discount, Fall Foliage Getaway is available Sept 23, 27, 29 or Oct 1. www.globusjourneys.com

Brendan Vacations is offering a 10% discount on the Autumn Colors package for booking made by August 29. Visiting Boston, Springfield, Ludlow/Plymouth and Woodstock, VT; Pinkham Notch, NH; and Bar Harbor, ME, Autumn Colors is priced at $1,875 per person and available with daily departures Sept 17 – Oct 8, 2011. www.brendanvacations.com

For additional USTOA Fall Foliage packages and tours, visit http://www.ustoa.com/2009/Pressroom/ConsumerReleases/files/08-17-2011%20-%20Fall_Foliage.pdf

For more information on USTOA member companies, visit www.ustoa.com,  or consult your travel agent.

Bold Menus, Specially Selected Wines & Meeting the Wine Masters

- Plus Fashion and Jewelry Shows -

PHOENIX – The Arizona Biltmore (www.arizonabiltmore.com) is preparing eight incredible epicurean evenings for the resort’s 22nd season of Winemaker Dinners where guests will experience bold, inventive menus paired with specially selected wines from California and France, spend time with the creators of the wines and enjoy a haute couture element of fashion and jewelry shows by Saks Fifth Avenue.

The chic lifestyle events, scheduled monthly from October 6, 2011 through May 3, 2012, will feature a unique, ingredient-centric menu of four-to-six courses created by Arizona Biltmore Executive Chef Todd Sicolo and Executive Sous Chef Conor Favre. Each course will be paired with an appropriate wine of the evening’s featured winery.

The winemaker or other representative of the winery will participate, talking about the wines, answering questions and spending time with guests.

A reception starts at 7:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. After the dinner, enjoy complimentary Port and cigars.

The cost is $95 per person.

A season ticket, for $665 per person, offers all eight dinners for the price of seven dinners. Tax and 18 percent gratuity will be added. Reservations are required; please call 602-381-7632

The 22nd season of Winemaker Dinners will feature the following wineries:

§ October 6, 2011: ZD Winery, Napa, California

§ November 3, 2011: Rombauer Vineyards, St. Helena (Napa), California

§ December 1, 2011: Henriot Champagnes, Reims, France

§ January 5, 2012: B.R. Cohn Winery, Glen Ellen (Sonoma), California

§ February 2, 2012: Domaine Carneros Winery, Napa, California

§ March 1, 2012: Heitz Cellars, St. Helena (Napa), California

§ April 5, 2012: Benziger Winery, Glen Ellen (Sonoma), California

§ May 3, 2012: St. Francis Winery, Santa Rosa (Sonoma), California

To make the monthly dinners more exciting and unique and create synergistic lifestyle events, the Arizona Biltmore pioneered the concept several years ago of pairing the fine wines and gourmet cuisine with displays and presentations of luxury products such as glittering jewels and classic cars. This is the second year that Saks Fifth Avenue is a partner in the Winemaker Dinners.

The Arizona Biltmore has been an Arizona landmark since opening in 1929, when it was crowned the “Jewel of the Desert.”

The legendary Grand Dame remains one of the most recognized resorts in the world for its distinctive Frank Lloyd Wright architectural style, luxurious facilities, and storied history as a playground of the rich and famous.

Nestled on 39 acres at the foot of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, the legendary resort offers: 740 guest accommodations; full-service Spa, Salon and Fitness Center; two 18-hole golf courses; six restaurants and lounges including Frank & Albert’s serving Arizona comfort food; and eight swimming pools including the Paradise Pool for the ultimate in poolside fun.

The Arizona Biltmore is a Waldorf Astoria Resort®. www.arizonabiltmore.com

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

WALDORF ASTORIA is Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand of landmark hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the brand’s namesake, The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York. From classic elegance to modern grandeur,

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts each represent worldly sophistication and unparalleled guest service.

From sumptuous spas and culinary excellence to world-class golf, each hotel & resort offers the exquisite accommodations and signature accoutrements that define refinement and sophistication. Discover Waldorf Astoria by visiting www.waldorfastoria.com. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

Hotel Jerome, A RockResort in Aspen, Colorado has just launched what is sure to be one of Colorado’s hottest new bachelorette party locations,

Established, and with the combination of the mountain and being in the heart of some of the country’s best shopping, it is sure to draw ladies looking for a chic weekend away. Check-into Hotel Jerome in Aspen for a weekend of old-world sophistication combined with a fun and exciting “something new.”

Sip on prohibition-style cocktails, like the Aspen Crud at the hotel’s ever-popular J-Bar, before heading up to the new speakeasy-inspired Established nightclub. New to the Aspen nightlife scene, Established has quickly become a Saturday night hotspot with Aspen’s own DJ Cerius. Established is a welcome addition to Aspen, as it is the first and only nightclub of its kind that does not require membership for admission – ideal for ladies seeking a weekend away.

After a night on the dance floor, ladies can unwind at the Aspen Club & Spa, as Hotel Jerome offers guests membership club privileges at this private 77,000 square foot fitness and relaxation oasis.

Hotel Jerome is located in the heart of downtown Aspen, where guests can enjoy great outdoor activities, shopping, world-class dining, and nightlife.

http://hoteljerome.rockresorts.com

When Mr Roxburgh called the Roxburghe Hotel in the Scottish Borders and asked if he and his bride to be could have grouse for their Wedding Breakfast on August 13th the reservations staff were understandably intrigued.

The name Roxburgh (without the ‘e’) might have been coincidental but grouse for breakfast 24hours after start of the grouse shooting season was doubly intriguing. Needless to say the reservation was taken without faltering and the Roxburghe Hotel made sure the requirements of the Roxburghs like all the guests at Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course, were met … and if possible exceeded.

With an enviable location on the Roxburghe Estates, adjacent to the Roxburghe Championship Golf course and close to some wonderful fishing beats on the River Tweed. Owned by the Duke of Roxburghe and with rooms designs by the Duchess, the Roxburghe Hotel is well know for good food and reflects the relaxed charm and elegance typical of such an exquisite Scottish country house.

The Glorious 12th marked the start of the grouse season and, with the guns on the morning proving very successful, the newly wedded Mr & Mrs Roxburgh and their guests enjoying the first grouse of the season as part of their wedding breakfast.

Roxburghe’s executive chef Mark Swinney is quoted as saying he relishes the challenge of serving grouse for a wedding meal breakfast .

The Roasted Lammermuir grouse was served with braised savoy cabbage , toasted pine nuts , pancetta and dauphinois potatoes.

The fresh produce from the Roxburghe Estate and the local Kelso suppliers is a chef’s dream.

With seasonal fruits and the possibility of fresh caught salmon or trout from the River Tweed, he believes the Roxburghe Hotel can create a wedding breakfast fit for a king… or a Duke.

For further details contact:

Sandrine Contier-Laurie (Marketing)
Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course.
Tel: 01573 450331
scontier-lawrie@floorscastle.com

Winner of the Scottish Travel Industry’s coveted “Best Country House Hotel of The Year” award The Roxburghe offers the perfect introduction to the world of luxury breaks and country pursuits.

The Roxburghe Hotel and Sporting Estate provide guests with an opportunity to experience the best of golf, fishing, shooting and horse riding in the idyllic Scottish Borders setting on the banks of the River Tweed.

Administered by Alistair Ferguson (CPSA Senior Instructor in Sporting, Skeet and Traps), The Roxburghe shooting school offers many different disciplines ranging from driven grouse to springing teal and high pheasant.
http://www.roxburghe-hotel.com/roxburghestate.html

Released By The Royal British Legion in association with Battlefield Tours by Leger Holidays

A unique tour which commemorates the story of the Unknown Warrior is being organised by Poppy Travel, the official travel arm of the Royal British Legion which this year celebrates its 90th anniversary.

Departing from London on 8 November you will travel through France visiting Dud Corner Memorial and Vimy Ridge before arriving in Arras for a two night stay.

The tour follows the route of the soldier’s final journey beginning with his selection in a chapel at St Pol near Arras in 1920 to his final resting place in Westminster Abbey.

His was one of four bodies taken from unmarked graves in the main battles areas, Arras, Ypres, The Aisne and The Somme.

After visiting the Wellington Tunnels and St Pol there is a Service of Remembrance at Etaples Military Ceremony.

On the third day there is free time to explore Arras before returning to London to see the tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

‘The Unknown Warrior – The Ultimate Journey’ is a Journey of Remembrance which is led by a specialist battlefield guide and is run in association with Battlefield Tours by Leger Holidays.

The cost is £279 per person sharing, £49 single room supplement and includes two night’s accommodation on a half board basis.

Also in attendance will be the Royal British Legion Support Group. This consists of a National Officer of the Legion, a Standard Bearer and medic.

For more information please call: 0844 686 2443 or visit www.poppybattlefields.co.uk

With Fashion’s Night Out right around the corner, Miami’s hautest new hotel is offering label lovers a shopping experience they will never forget. The luxurious Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, a progressive boutique property, which entered the evolving downtown Miami hotel scene in 2011, presents the “Haute Couture Shop & Stay” package promising to indulge its fashion-forward guests with the season’s most coveted looks.

Style mavens begin their voguish escapade with personal shoppers Jenny and Kimberly from iStylie, a creative fashion agency specializing in styling, shopping and wardrobe therapy. Next, a chauffeured Lincoln Towncar will whisk you away to the city’s chicest shopping destinations, while Jenny and Kimberly are on hand to help curate the perfect Miami wardrobe. End the day with a gourmet lunch with the girls to chat away about your fabulous finds.

To book this package visit www.HotelBeauxArtsMiami.com and enter the rate code ZJ4 or call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for the “Haute Couture Shop & Stay” package during the time of booking.

The offer is valid on travel through December 19, 2011. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.

Offer applies to new bookings only and is subject to availability. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions.

Hotel cancellation policies apply.

About Hotel Beaux Arts Miami:

The Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, is located directly above the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, on the 39th floor of the same tower. The first-to-market Marriott brand, featuring 30 exclusive guest rooms, including 14 suites, is a masterpiece of contemporary design, and offers customized services such as an exclusive lounge, private check-in and a personal concierge.

Each guest room presents a blend of innovative design and technology, and it is the first hotel in Florida to be entirely outfitted with Bang & Olufsen in-room entertainment systems including remote controlled video & sound systems, remote controlled drapery, HD-LCD flat screen TV and home theatre system. Accommodations also feature touch-controlled illuminated bathroom faucets; an iPad; and luxurious bedding and pillow menu.

Owned and operated by Met 2 Hotels LLC, Hotel Beaux Arts Miami is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Avenue of the Americas, Miami, FL., 33131. For additional information and booking please visit www.hotelbeauxartsmiami.com

Whether planning a “stay-cation” or a weekend getaway, the Los Angeles Times and Food & Wine’s THE TASTE, a four-day epicurean extravaganza taking place September 2-5, 2011, provides a Labor Day destination featuring more than 200 of Southern California’s most renowned eateries, the culinary world’s top chefs, including Susan Feniger, Giada De Laurentiis, Scott Conant, Art Smith, Ludo Lefebvre, Roy Choi, Michael Voltaggio, Duff Goldman, Aida Mollenkamp, Melissa d’Arabian, Claire Robinson, Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, as well as cooking demos, tastings, wine and spirit seminars, live music and more. In conjunction with the festivities, several area hotels are offering TASTE specials so visitors can experience the event in style and locals can run-away from home.

After a full schedule of gastronomic activities, choosing to retire to a nearby luxury or boutique hotel is an excellent way to re-energize. Highlight offers include:

BEVERLY HILLS

The Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau is presenting select travel packages online at www.lovebeverlyhills.com/thetaste.aspx

All bookings via this website will receive an exclusive 20% discount on tickets to THE TASTE.

• Crescent Hotel: THE TASTE Special Rate

Centrally located in the heart of Beverly Hills (steps away from the posh shopping of Rodeo Drive), the Crescent Hotel offers its guests approachable luxury. Mention THE TASTE at time of booking and enjoy 30% off the best available rate during the weekend of THE TASTE.

• Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel: “Experience More” Package

Reacquaint yourself with the luxurious Beverly Wilshire experience after the hotel’s $35 million enhancement project.

Savor delicious cuisine right within the hotel’s doors. Relax in the 8,000-square-foot spa or by the pool at the new Pool Bar & Café. The “Experience More” package will include:

o A $100 or $300 hotel incidental credit per room that can be applied toward any one of the restaurants and lounges or spa treatments, per room, per two nights reserved (based on guestroom category reserved at time of booking)

o An upgrade to next guestroom category upon check-in, subject to availability

• Montage Beverly Hills: The TASTE Package

Montage Beverly Hills is a grand city hotel that captures glamour and sophistication in a lavish setting. To ensure your stay during THE TASTE is as blissful as it will be filling, the hotel has created the quintessential summer special. Enjoy these special rates and amenities:

o Complimentary upgrade upon booking

o Standard Guestrooms starting at $475/per night; Superior Guestrooms starting at $550/per night

o Welcome split of Schramsberg sparkling wine for each guestroom upon arrival

ADDITIONAL HOTEL OPTIONS

LA Inc. is extending its Big Summer SleepOver promotion for THE TASTE weekend. Extended Big Summer SleepOver * packages include stays at:

• Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens (Downtown)

• Los Angeles Athletic Club (Downtown)

• Omni Hotel at California Plaza (Downtown)

• Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites (Downtown)

• Élan Hotel (Los Angeles / Hollywood area)

• Airtel Plaza Hotel and Conference Center (San Fernando Valley)

• Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach (Redondo Beach)

*Obtain promo codes for each of the above hotels at discoverLosAngeles.com/sleepover.

Please visit http://events.latimes.com/taste/visitor/  for a list of additional participating hotels and packages that will be offered throughout the city.

A portion of all ticket sales from THE TASTE will benefit Share Our Strength, Beverly Hills Education Foundation, Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona, Los Angeles Times Family Fund’s Summer Camp Campaign and Los Angeles Conservancy.

THE TASTE website offers additional details, including event updates, programming and schedules, information about chef and culinary personalities, visitor information and more. Please visit www.latimes.com/THETASTE, Facebook.com/TheTasteLA  or follow the festival on Twitter: @TheTasteLA.

Press Credential Application: To apply for press credentials to attend THE TASTE, please fill out the online application form available at: http://events.latimes.com/taste/media

While the rest of the country starts seeing cooler temperatures, Angelenos will bask in the glory of a Los Angeles Indian Summer. Blue skies, balmy nights and views from the city to the coast offer guests of The London West Hollywood the perfect backdrop to go Topless in LA!

From September 1 – October 31, 2011, guests of The London West Hollywood may enjoy taking a Mustang convertible for a spin to explore the best that LA has to offer.

Whether the destination is a scenic morning ride along the Pacific Coast Highway, or a cruise through neighboring Beverly Hills to the world’s premiere shopping destination, Rodeo Drive, the car provides chic transportation- no cab fee required.

Following their pleasure cruise, guests are invited to retreat to their luxurious suite accommodations complete with free wi-fi, or to toast to an eventful day beside the exclusive rooftop pool that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline.

Others can unwind after their long drive with a complimentary yoga class or enjoy al fresco Rooftop Dining on the West Deck courtesy of Gordon Ramsay restaurant.

The Topless in LA package starts at $339/ night.

The Topless in LA Package at The London West Hollywood includes:

Spacious suite accommodations
Daily rental of a Mustang convertible with up to 150 miles per day
Daily overnight parking
Complimentary breakfast from the Boxwood Cafe Breakfast Table

*Driver is required to be 25 years of age or older and present a valid driver’s license and major credit card in his/her name*

Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Managed Hotel: The Most Fashionable Way to Enjoy New York City’s Fall Fashion Week

Book the Hotel’s Fashion’s Night Out Package

September 8-15, 2011

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Now in its third-consecutive year, Fashion’s Night Out, which kicks off New York City’s Fall Fashion Week on September 8, is retail therapy at its best. With famous stores open all night long, shoppers can comb through racks of couture, and meet designers and celebrities without any time constraints.

But when five-inch heels strain weary legs, the perfect place to kick them off is the ultra-comfortable and chic Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Managed Hotel.

Located midtown on elegant Fifth Avenue, within easy access of great shopping, the hotel is offering a not-to-be-missed Fashion’s Night Out package available all Fashion Week long (September 8 – 15.)

The package includes:

Superior Accommodations

A 60-minute Swedish Massage or Rose Crystal Facial (for one person during length of stay) at the hotel’s Auriga spa
20% off additional spa services

Access to the hotel’s chauffeur-driven Maserati.

Guests can also, of course, enjoy the hotel’s full complement of signature services.

From a personal assistant to cater to every need and maximize the guest’s experience, to the ability to check in and out at will (no prescribed times) and the chance to lounge in some of the largest guest rooms and suites in Manhattan,

The Setai Fifth Avenue nurtures guests every step of the way. They can also expect such complimentary amenities as in-room refreshments and beverages, WiFi, pressing service for up to five items upon arrival, and luxurious bath amenities created exclusively for the hotel.

To look as good as they feel, especially before embarking on a shopping spree, guests will find the renowned Julien Farel Salon conveniently located within the hotel.

The Fashion’s Night Out Package starts at $749.00 per night, single or double occupancy, including taxes and gratuities.

Promo code: PKFASH.

For more information, visit setaififthavenue.com  or call (212) 695-4005. The toll free hotel reservations number is (877) 247-6688.

About The Setai Fifth Avenue and The Setai Fifth Avenue Residences

The Setai Fifth Avenue, a Capella Managed Hotel, opened on November 1, 2010 as the first true luxury hotel in midtown Manhattan. Located on Fifth Avenue at 36th Street, the hotel represents the new heart of the city and offers the most sophisticated access to New York for business and leisure travelers from around the world.

Its beautiful limestone exterior wraps around expansive, faceted windows that project onto the street and flood guest rooms (among the largest in Manhattan) with light.

Capella signature services include the attention of personal assistants, guaranteeing exceptional passion and care from the hotel staff.

Amenities including celebrated Chef Michael White’s new restaurant Ai Fiori, The Bar on Fifth, Auriga spa and a Julien Farel Salon, are already proving a significant draw for both New Yorkers and visitors.

The Setai Fifth Avenue hotel shares a striking, 60-story tower, designed by architects Gwathmey Siegel & Associates, with The Setai Fifth Avenue Residences, a luxury condominium by worldwide developer Bizzi & Partners.

With interiors by DAS Concepts, Inc., the residences offer their owners the height of luxury and an enviable address with exclusive amenities and services.

About Capella Hotels and Resorts

Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today’s top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry. Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail – combined with the amenities and activities of the world’s great luxury hotels and resorts. Capella, led by founder Horst Schulze, is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match. Capella has opened world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); and Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore). Capella has also announced plans for: Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand); Capella Georgetown (Washington, D.C.); Capella Nahui (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico); and Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com

Sun, sea, sand and spa, the newly opened Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas in Crete has them all. Spend lazy days relaxing on the beach within a stunning private cove or overlooking the glistening Mediterranean Sea by the hotel’s infinity pool.

If this alone does not provide the ultimate relaxation experience, Daios Cove’s state of the art Spa by Germain de Capuccini will help even the most highly strung guests to unwind.

Located on a hillside, Daios Cove’s 2,500 square metre spa is a zen-like sanctuary with soothing aromas and soft, relaxing music. The superb facilities include a fully equipped Technogym, 8 treatment rooms, 2 facial studios, 3 body treatment rooms, 2 double suites, a Thai massage studio and a beauty salon. All of the private studios at Daios Cove have in-room iPod docking stations allowing guests to play their own music or select individual playlists to perfectly suit their mood.

If the sun gets a little too much, retreat to the spa’s indoor infinity pool or experience the hydro massage and counter current pool.

Relax in the spa’s Finnish or soft sauna and refresh in the ‘Mediteraneo Experience’ shower where sauna and steam bath become one, or sample the ‘Nimfea reaction’ shower; here, guests will experience different types of water pressures and temperatures (rain-storm-hydro-massage) to invigorate and benefit the skin, blood pressure and inner organs including the heart and lungs.

Luxury skincare brand Germaine De Capuccini has selected a collection of products and therapies exclusively for Daios Cove offering a range of treatments to relax, revitalise, and re-energise the whole body.

Recover the skins natural radiance with an anti-ageing oxygen therapy facial or a deep hydration facial. Alternatively, sample one of the spa’s exquisite massages, which are sure to leave guests feeling rejuvenated and relaxed.

Transport to the orient with an ‘Exotic Ceylon’ massage, guests are lulled by the aroma of cinnamon as warming sea shells are massaged across the body to relax and de-stress.

Exfoliate with a delicious Cocoa Scrub, whereby thousands of chocolate flakes envelop the skin providing an intense and dreamy aroma leaving the skin feeling transformed.

For a night of rejuvenation, champagne and cocktails, experience the ‘Gold Privilege’ ritual; a body massage carried out with gold nectar and a gold wrap to achieve a radiant glow with subtle gold glitter.

For those looking for a private couples’ or group spa experience, Daios Cove offers two exclusive spa suites including the stunning Raxul Spa cabin rendered in a warm stone finish complete with sauna, steam bath and hydro-massage bath tub.

Here guests will experience treatments unlike any other as the room itself becomes the therapist; try the Thalasso Ritual and enjoy the suites serene surroundings as the room becomes enriched with saline steam to re-mineralise the body before it is filled with a contrasting mist.

The treatment ends as the skin is sprayed with Germaine De Cappuccini’s moisturising sea water.

The Daios Cove spa suites are also perfect for couples or honeymooners looking for a special and romantic spa experience offering a ‘Just The Two Of Us’ ritual;

this starts with a sweet sauna followed by a hydro-massage bath for two and a ‘rest time’ where guests are encouraged to relax and enjoy a glass of champagne.

To finish off this unforgettable experience, two therapists will provide a holistic style, aromatic pindas massage.

The treatments and facilities at Daios Cove’s state of the art Spa by Germain de Capuccini caters to guests’ every need, whatever they may be.