CELEBRATE AS MANDARIN SAN FRANCISCO TURNS 25
Mandarin Oriental San Francisco is celebrating its 25th anniversary with two packages. Starting from $2,500 (Dh9,182), the Silver Package includes a stay in a Bay View King guestroom for two nights with continental breakfast, a welcome bottle of beverage, a 20-minute helicopter ride for two, transfers to and from the helipad, dinner at Brasserie S&P, a two-hour couples’ spa treatment and two bathrobes. The Extravagant Silver Package, starting at $25,000, includes two nights’ stay in the newly restyled 112 sq m Oriental Suite with continental breakfast, airport transfers, a private chartered one-hour helicopter ride for two, transfers to and from the helipad, dinner designed by executive chef Adam Mali in the privacy of the suite terrace on the 38th floor, a two-hour couples’ spa treatment, two bathrobes, a spa gift and a gift certificate from the silver boutique Christofle. Packages valid from October 1-December 30. For reservations or more information, call 001-8006220404 or log on to www.mandarinoriental.com/sanfrancisco
LUFTHANSA’S REDUCED WINTER FARES
Lufthansa is holding its winter sale, with reduced fares to European destinations, such as Barcelona (Dh2,490), Berlin (Dh2,590), Dublin (Dh2,190), Frankfurt (Dh2,350), London (Dh2,730), Munich (Dh2,300) and Paris (Dh2,460). Prices are for economy travel and include all taxes and fees for travel before March 31, 2013 (returns until June 30). Log on to www.lufthansa.com for more information and bookings.
RELAX THE FENG SHUI WAY AT TALISE, CHINA
Jumeirah Himalayas Hotel Shanghai has opened its signature spa Talise in China. Designed on feng shui principles, the spa is located on the seventh floor of the hotel, at the base of Yu Cong Atrium, a 14-storey feng shui passageway “linking heaven and earth”. It features three treatment spa suites: the Dubai Suite, the Shanghai Suite and the Himalayas Suite, with en-suite showers, whirlpool bathtubs and steamrooms. Exclusive treatments include Impressions of the Himalayas and Luxury Arabian Gold Bliss. A licensed master therapist of traditional Chinese medicine is available for pre-booked healing sessions. For more information, write to jhhspa@jumeirah.com
LARGEST ALPINE PENTHOUSE AT ST MORITZ
The Carlton St Moritz has opened the largest penthouse in the alpine village. Starting from Dh71,312 for up to six guests, the 368 sq m area includes three bedrooms, a lounge area and a kitchen. Guests can also enjoy five terraces which offer 360-degree views of the high-alpine valley. The penthouse is available from December 14, and the package includes breakfast, dinner at Romanoff Restaurant, complimentary use of the spa, private butler service, a mini bar, free Wi-Fi access and a shuttle service to and from the airport. For more information, call 0041-813789999 or write to info@tschuggen.ch
