MAY NEWSLETTER - 2008

Check out our newest properties as well as some summer specials and cancellations! Please click on each property for further information!

TUSCANY

Hotel Relais & Spa Villa Campomaggio - Borgo Campomaggio Apartments & Villas - 5 Star*****Just Opened! - This lovely estate is newly constructed on the foundation of an ancient villa and a group of farmhouses that now consists of 19 rooms in the hotel, four one-bedroom apartments and four two-bedroom apartments in the villas. The whole property can accomodate from 55 - 60 people!  It has 2,500 acres of vineyards. It is located in Radda in the Chianti hills. Amenities include a spa and wellness center complete with a Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, salt bath, and a swimming pool. Upon request it is possible to take walking tours, go horseback riding, wine tasting, and play golf. Double rooms range from 250 - 360 Euro and junior suites and suites from 380 - 750 Euro. Room rates are per night and include VAT, service, breakfast, and admission to the spa. Weekly rates for one to two bedroom apartments and villas range from 700 - 1800 Euro and include VAT, weekly linen change, and utilities.

Villa Pienza - 4 Star**** - This lovely new property has six bedrooms and six bathrooms and sleeps 12 people. It was recently lovingly restored from an ancient farmhouse to a fantastic villa. The owner of Villa Pienza also owns La Locanda del Loggiato in Bagno Vignoni. Every room features panoramic views of the valley. The property has a swimming pool, barbecue, and bicycles. Upon request it is possible to have massages, cooking classes, painting classes, or take a wine, olive oil, or cheese tasting tour. Weekly rates for the entire villa range from 5,625 - 9,375 Euro including VAT, weekly linen change, electricity, and water.

Albergo Casalta - 3 Star*** -Hotel Casalta is situated in the heart of the Chianti area in the tiny village of Strove just four miles from Monteriggioni and it is housed in a house-fortress of the 14th century, then transformed into a hotel. The hotel offers comfortable guest rooms, a restaurant that serves excellent dishes from the renowned Tuscan cuisine, and a cozy lounge with a fireplace. The hotel has 10 double rooms all furnished in traditional Tuscany style and is run by the Casalta family.   The FABULOUS restaurant has a THREE STAR MICHELIN rating! Rates for double rooms start an incredible rate of 80 Euro per night including VAT, service, and breakfast.

PISA

Relais Dell 'Orologio - 5 Star***** - The relais is located in the heart of Pisa, a few steps from Piazza dei Miracoli where the Duomo and the famous leaning Tower can be admired. This lovely 5 star offers 21 rooms ranging from classic double to the presidential suite. The relais also features Hallet's Restaurant which serves traditional Tuscan cuisine and wine. During the summer a candlelit dinner with live music can be enjoyed in the garden. Rates for double rooms range from 216 - 400 Euro and junior suites range from 432 - 800 Euro per night. Rates include VAT, service, and buffet breakfast.

FLORENCE

Albergo Firenze - 2 Star** - The Albergo Firenze is a 57 room hotel located in Piazza Donati just steps off the main Via del Corso within an easy walk of the important sites of Florence such as the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, the Uffizi, and Ponte Vecchio. Walk down the quaint side streets to find the most delightful Florentine specialty shops, boutiques, cafes, & restaurants. The incredible rates for double rooms start from 80 Euro and triple rooms from 111 Euro. Rates are per night and include VAT, service, and continental breakfast.

AMALFI COAST - SORRENTO

Relais Regina Giovanna - Rooms and Apartments - 4 Star****- This lovely hotel is just a mile and a half from Sorrento city center and has 14 rooms and four apartments. Go for a walk around the 28 hectare grounds, sunbathe on the small private beach close to the remains of the Roman Villa of Pollio Felice, or discover a myriad of bike trails, or better still, explore the coast and the Mythical islands by boat or canoe. Rates for double rooms start from 110 Euro, superior doubles from 131 Euro, and junior suties from 250 Euro per night and include VAT, service, and breakfast. The apartments can accomodate from two to four people. The weekly rates for the apartments range from 1000 to 1700 Euro and include water, electricity, weekly cleaning, parking, beach access, and shuttle service to and from Sorrento.

SPECIALS

LONDON

15 Basil Street  - 4 Star**** and
Collingham Suites & Apartments - 4 Star****These are two of our lovely, top-selling apartment properties in London. We have some cancellations for limited availability in June, July, September, and October. Please call for rates and available dates.

FLORIDA, U.S.

CONDOS ON NORTH CAPTIVA ISLAND, FL - Gorgeous three-bedroom, two-bath condo or combine it with the condo next door to accomodate up to 12 people. Special rates for summer and early fall start from $1,999 per condo.

Super Cheers!
Bonnie,Tammy, Ronnie, Sandie, & Nancy
For more information or to schedule your stay, please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460 - USA
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com