Friends of the Family – 2008 Families Matter Benefit & Celebration Online Auction
Auction Ends: Jun 3, 2008 03:00 PM PDT

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Switzerland, London and Monte Carlo's Top Luxury Hotels

Switzerland, London and Monte Carlo's Top Luxury Hotels

Item Number
2000
Estimated Value
Priceless
Opening Bid
8000 USD

Item Description

Round-trip airfare for two to Switzerland with three nights at Fairmont Le Montreaux Palace, three nights in London at the Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill, and three nights at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. 

Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Montreux - Enjoy a three-night stay in a Junior Suite providing an oversized room with a well-defined seating area at One of the Top 500 Hotels in the World according to Travel+Leisure Magazine and a prestigious member of Conde Nast's 2008 Gold List (#1 in Switzerland for location and design). This hotel is the kind of place that will never be built again: a grand, cavernous, block-long art nouveau palace. Unlike many others of the genre that are slowly sliding toward budget class, this 1906 showplace does its best to keep step with the times. Renovations over the last few years have cemented this hotel's position at the top of the ranks, with improvements in the guest rooms, a new 21st century-looking restaurant, and the enhanced Willow Stream Spa. Guests enjoy free admission to the hotel-managed nightclub, disco and casino nearby, and the branch of Harry's New York Bar continues to draw a well-heeled crowd once the sun sets. Set nearer to the lake, Willow Stream Spa offers indoor and outdoor pools, workout rooms with cardiovascular equipment, an aerobics studio, his-and-hers saunas, and hammams and treatment rooms in a stylish contemporary mode. The sundecks are lovely for sunbathing in summer, while the tanning beds suffice in winter. This complex is linked to the hotel by tunnel, thus avoiding dangerous jaywalking.  Valid one year from event date and subject to availability.

Hyatt Regency London The Churchill-Enjoy a three-night stay at this 4-star international first class business hotel is nestled on the picturesque gardens of Portman Square, just meters north of Marble Arch. The hotel is ideally situated in London's West End, close to many of London's main attractions and exclusive shopping areas.  Valid one year from event date and subject to availability.

 

The traditional air-conditioned guest rooms feature a custom look. Well-cushioned seating flanks no-nonsense desks, which feature data ports, broadband Internet access and dual-voltage outlets. Torchere and vase lamps cast fine light on cocktail tables and period furniture, and TVs perch on cabinets with minibars below. Mirrored closets, valanced windows, safes and high-quality fabrics are standard. Traditional chrome fittings grace the small combination baths. Although robes and slippers are provided, trouser presses are not.  The staff, with near military alertness, plays a large part in making this one of London's best chain links.

Fairmont Monte Carlo (Monaco) - Enjoy a three-night stay including daily breakfast in the dining room in a 753 square foot Suite at this 4-star resort.  All Garden View Suites are spacious and elegantly decorated, featuring a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofa, coffee table, armchairs, working desk, plus two private terraces, overlooking the blossom gardens as well as two marbled bathrooms. The suites also feature 3 telephone lines with voice mail, modem for Internet connection and fax's plug, 2 Interactive televisions with integrated Internet system and movie on demand.

The Fairmont Monte Carlo is a unique four-star luxury convention resort located in the heart of the Principality of Monaco in between the Mediterranean Sea and the legendary Casino of Monte Carlo.  Monaco is nestled between Italy and France on the Côte d'Azur. The Riviera offers over 300 days of sunshine throughout the year. Although the fabulous climate is a primary attraction, people are also drawn to the region's warm engaging colors, the variety of its surroundings and the friendliness of the people.  From the deep blue of the Mediterranean to the dazzling white canyons of the inland countryside, this region never stops revealing surprises.  Valid one year from event date and subject to availability.

 

Euro Rail-Enjoy a $652 gift certificate redeemable for any rail product from The Rail Europe Group.  Offerings include the Eurailpass, Eurail Selectpass, BritRail Pass, France Railpass, Swiss Pass and much more!   You determine the product, number of days, and class of service to best customize your trip.  Visit www.raileurope.com for ideas for routing and itinerary.  GIFT CERTIFICATE IS REDEEMABLE ONLY THROUGH WINSPIRE, INC.

 

For this package we suggest the EuroRail France Switzerland Saverpass providing any 4 days of travel in a two month time period available for $326 per person first class at time of printing for two people traveling together. Valid one year from event date.
 
American Airlines


This package includes round-trip coach class service for (2) from any American Airlines destination in the 48 contiguous United States to anywhere American Airlines flies in Europe subject to availability. A minimum of 21 days advance booking is required as is a Saturday night stay.  Upgrade pricing is available.  The winning bidders can upgrade their coach class airfare to first class airfare by calling 800-209-6888. The winning bidders will be able to earn AAdvantage miles in accordance with the terms and conditions of the AAdvantage frequent flyer program. Miles cannot be utilized to upgrade these coach class certificates to a higher level of service. The certificates will have a one-year expiration date from the date issued and all reservations are subject to availability.

Any airport departure or taxes (if charged) are the responsibility of the winning bidder. Ground transportation is not included in this package.

Domestic Airfare: This package also includes coach class airfare for two from Paris to London (round-trip).

Item Special Note

Friends of the Family urges the winner of this item to make all reservations and bookings as far in advance as possible.  All reservations are subject to availability. Package expires one year after purchase.

A $5 shipping and handling fee will be added to the winning bid for this item.