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2008 Auction Lots 500 - 524

• 500
The Wickaninnish Inn, a member of Relais & Chateaux, is situated on spectacular Chesterman Beach at the gateway to Pacific Rim National Park and Clayoquot Sound in British Columbia. Each of the spacious guestrooms features an ocean view, fireplaces, oversized soaker tubs, private balconies and down duvets. Enjoy a “Winter Storm Getaway” in rustic elegance at nature’s edge during a three-day, two-night stay. Valid 11/1/08-2/28/9, excluding select holiday periods, Valentine’s Day and early January closure dates. Space availability.
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The Wickanninish Inn – BRITISH COLUMBIA


• 501
Are your travels taking you to Saskatchewan? The Radisson Hotel Saskatoon, the city’s largest hotel, is located in the heart of it all, downtown overlooking the scenic South Saskatchewan River Valley and city center. Explore the best Saskatoon has to offer with the city’s best shopping and entertainment just steps away. The hotel’s riverbank location offers year-round jogging or walking trails and a vast park for summer recreation. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in Sleep Number King accommodations with daily breakfast for two. Valid to 11/1/08, space availability.
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Radisson Hotel Saskatoon - CANADA
Radisson Hotels & Resorts


• 502
Planning a visit to London Ontario, Canada? Ideally located near downtown London Ontario is the Radisson Hotel & Suites London, one of the leading London Ontario Hotels. While other London Ontario hotels are proud of their product, it is Radisson’s personal and friendly service that sets this hotel apart from other London hotels. You are cordially invited to enjoy a three-day, two-night stay in a Corner Suite, including breakfast each day. Valid to 12/31/08, space available.
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Radisson Hotel and Suites London
(Ontario, CANADA)
Radisson Hotels Worldwide


• 503
Situated on three acres of land, the Radisson Hotel Canmore is a full service hotel in Alberta, Canada with four distinctive buildings surrounded by the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. Indeed, the Canmore Hotel's close proximity to many attractions and activities, makes it the perfect location for a getaway, no matter what the season. Enjoy a
visit to Alberta with a three-day, two-night stay in a Sleep Number Guestroom with daily breakfast. Valid to 5/1/09, space availability.
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Radisson Canmore Alberta - CANADA
Radisson Hotels Worldwide


• 504
Cotswold House Hotel is a glorious Regency townhouse and one of the finest Cotswold hotels ideally situated in the charming town of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, England. Explore the picturesque Cotswolds during a three-day, two-night stay in a Deluxe King Room, including daily breakfast. A stay at the Cotswold House is an eminently customizable experience, with your choice of bedding weight, pillow thickness, bath amenities, and minibar items. The hotel’s interior features period touches along with a more contemporary Frette-sheeted look and a warm and comfortable décor, with none of the look-don’t-touch antique overload on display at some historic country hotels. Spend the day sight-seeing, riding, golfing, or just strolling through the gardens…the choice is yours! Valid to 7/31/09, space availability. Christmas, New year and bank holidays excluded.
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The Cotswold House - ENGLAND
Hawkins International Public Relations


• 505
Did you know that the fastest growing airport in the UK is Stansted Airport, located just 45 minutes from London and Cambridge? Since opening its doors in 2004 the Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted Airport has won several awards including architectural recognition for design and the Essex Business Awards Customer Care & Service Category.  The hotel has also been ranked by MSNBC and Forbes magazine as “One of The World’s Best Airport Hotels.”  Just two minutes from the airport terminal and with free Internet access for all guests you really can’t do better than Stansted, the ideal hotel for staying over before you fly. You’ll find luxurious guestrooms with three unique styles, Europe's Only Wine Tower, an extensive health and fitness club and four individually designed restaurants. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay, including daily breakfast. Valid to 6/1/09, space availability.
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Radisson SAS Hotel
London Stansted Airport - ENGLAND
Radisson Hotels Worldwide


• 506
Welcome to Dresden, Germany, and the Radisson SAS Gewandhaus Hotel, located in the heart of the historical center, next to the Old Market Place and just steps from the River Elbe. The history of the Gewandhaus can be traced back to 1295. Now, Radisson SAS has completed a lavish refurbishment. Baroque Dresden, capital of the Land of Saxony, is one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. This luxurious 5-star hotel is superbly furnished in the Biedermeier style and offers a multitude of elegant amenities. Explore Dresden during a three-day, two-night stay with daily breakfast and complimentary use of the Wellness Center. Valid to 5/31/09, space availability.
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Radisson SAS Gewandhaus Hotel - DRESDEN
Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts


• 507
Welcome to the Radisson SAS Hotel in Basel, Switzerland, ideally located close to the vibrant center of one of the largest cities in Switzerland. Founded 2,000 years ago as a Roman Garrison on the Rhine River, Basel borders both France and Germany and is a busy international traffic junction. Famous for elegant shops, theater and lively concert life, Basel also houses the Fine Art Museum, home to a significant collection of Renaissance masterpieces. Explore this fascinating and important city during a four-day, three-night stay in a Superior Room, including daily breakfast buffet. Valid to 5/17/09, excluding fairs and congress periods. Space availability.
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Radisson SAS Hotel Basel - BASEL
Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts


• 508
Set along the River Rhone with the majestic Alps towering in the background, Geneva commands attention. As the home of the International Red Cross and former home of the League of Nations, the city also possesses a multicultural flair. Indeed, French culture and language are still predominating aspects of Geneva today. Geneva has always exuded a chic superiority. The beautifully manicured city abounds with graceful mansions, gull-laden lakes, cosmopolitan stores, and elite restaurants. Explore this historic and exciting city during a three-day, two-night weekend stay at the elegant 5-star InterContinental Geneva, offering breathtaking views of the lake and the Alps. Includes daily breakfast and City Tax. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
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InterContinental Hotel Geneve - GENEVA
InterContinental Hotel Group


• 509
Standing in the shadow of Austria’s Schlossberg, the 450-year old Schlossberg hotel decorates the old city center of Graz. The rooms are built around three courtyards providing a cloistered serenity. A rooftop swimming pool is set within a sunny terrace from which one can appreciate the charm of one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved historic city centers. Enjoy a three-day, two-night weekend stay, including extravagant daily breakfast. Valid to 12/1/08. Subject to availability.
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Schlossberg Hotel - AUSTRIA
Small Luxury Hotels of the World


• 510
Just minutes from Cannes’ famed la Croisette and rue d'Antibes, the Villa Garbo is a sublime building dating from 1884. Its facade is listed as a treasured historic monument. Nested in a garden with magnificent palm trees, the 11 impeccably furnished guestrooms of Villa Garbo are ideally located. With a secure entrance that offers direct access to a private car park, the Villa Garbo guarantees its customers calm, quiet and total privacy. See for yourself why so many celebrities and world personalities seeking luxury and privacy enjoy a break in Cannes at Villa Garbo during a three-day, two-night stay. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
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Villa Garbo - CANNES
Flowers Hotel Group


• 511
Situated just minutes from Cannes’ famous Palais des Festivals and La Croisette, you will discover the trendy and cozy atmosphere of a four-star charming hotel. Le Cavendish was one of the private demeures that made the splendor of the French Riviera during “La Belle Epoque.” Edified in 1897 and totally renovated in 2001, this hotel combines comfort and the latest technology with classic and exquisite architecture and a majestic XIXth-century façade. You’ll feel as though you are staying in an enchanting private home during a three-day, two-night stay. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
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Le Cavendish - CANNES
Flowers Hotel Group


• 512
An incomparable French chateau in Normandy - La Cheneviere, a traditional Normandy chateau, situated between Bayeux and Omaha Beach, invites you to experience the elegance of a bygone era with a four-day, three-night stay in a tastefully decorated deluxe guestroom, including full English breakfast. Valid to 12/22/08, space availability.
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Chateau La Cheneviere - NORMANDY
Small Luxury Hotels of the World


• 513
The Hotel Hoffmeister Lily Wellness & Spa is set in the famous Mala Strana quarter, within walking distance of many of Prague’s historical attractions and home to the Adolf Hoffmeister art gallery. The 17th-century center of Prague, with its swirl of Baroque and Romanesque architecture, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated at the foot of the old castle, the hotel has a family-run atmosphere and an art gallery of caricatures and paintings by the founder’s father. Besides art, there is an easy grace and modernity to his hotel. It is internationally recognized with an award-winning restaurant, garden terrace, bar, wine cellar and vinotheque. A wellness spa offers a wide range of therapies and beauty treatments. Explore Prague during a three-day, two-night stay in an Executive Guestroom, including daily breakfast. Valid to 2/28/09, space availability.
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Hotel Hoffmeister - PRAGUE
Small Luxury Hotels of the World


• 514
Rome’s Ambasciatori Palace Hotel, known as the Ambassadors’ Palace at the turn of the century due to the numerous diplomats among its patrons, offers a three-day, two-night stay, including breakfast. Experience the very best of traditional Italian hospitality at this splendid historic hotel, ideally located in the heart of Rome on the Via Veneto. Valid to 3/31/09, excluding the months of May, June, September and October. Subject to availability.
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Ambasciatori Palace Hotel - ROME


• 515
InterContinental Madrid Hotel, chosen “Best Business Hotel in Madrid” by readers of Global Finance magazine, provides you with all the exclusive services that a luxury hotel has to offer. Located in the heart of Madrid on the Paseo de la Castellana and a short distance from Barajas Airport, the Prado Museum, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the InterContinental Madrid offers guests the opportunity to enjoy Madrid’s social and cultural scene just steps away from the front door. Explore Madrid and take advantage of a 50% discount during a four-day, three-night weekend stay in a luxurious guestroom. Valid to 11/17/08, space availability. Winning bidder pays 50% of total room rate.
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InterContinental Madrid - MADRID
InterContinental Hotels Group


• 516
La Pleta, set in an exclusive ski resort in the Occitanian Mountains' area of Baqueira-Lleida in the Pyrenees in Northern Spain, is an exclusive hotel located in a unique part of the world, with a wide range of activities conceived to relax your body and mind. Its facilities, ambience and staff, are utterly devoted to your welfare and wellbeing. The area is a well-kept secret: a skier's dream in winter and in summer a rambler's heaven. Known for majestic scenery - waterfalls, forests, lakes and tiny villages with Romanesque churches. In one of these is La Pleta, a mountain spa retreat with a spa inspired by the fruits of the countryside, lavishly furnished rooms and a restaurant specializing in Catalan and legendary Spanish cuisine. Explore Catalan Romanesque churches of the Vall de Boi and the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone, shimmering lakes and dramatic mountain peaks during a four-day, three-night stay in a Occitania Superior Room with daily breakfast. Valid 7/1/08-7/31/09, space availability.
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La Pleta Hotel & Spa – NO. SPAIN
Prohotel International


• 517
Set in Spain’s most design-conscious city, the Casanova Hotel has been transformed from an 18th-century limestone residence into a truly hip and elegant hotel, combining modern design with theatrical flair. Ideally located in the heart of Barcelona, the resort offers a peaceful haven away from everyday life. Its modern and innovative guest rooms perfectly suit the spirit of this cosmopolitan city, inspired by the surrounding Gaudi architecture and buzzing arts scene. Other design highlights include the angular sun-lit lobby with its pistachio back-lit bar, the whimsical lighting fixtures and sculptural chairs.
One of the resort’s most renowned features is the popular restaurant, Mexiterranée where a delectable fusion of Mediterranean, Catalan and Mexican dishes surpass the expectations of even the most discerning gastronome. Elsewhere, the oriental garden spa features a tranquil courtyard with a couple’s cabana and three indoor treatment rooms. Explore Barcelona during a four-day, three-night stay. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
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Casanova Hotel - BARCELONA
Prohotel International


• 518
With glorious views, coastal charm and luxury facilities, Sentidos en Rio Real offers more than superb year-round golf. Marbella’s first boutique hotel also exudes real Andalucian character. Encircled by one of the region’s finest golf courses, this elegant hotel is blessed with 320 days of wonderful sun each year. Against a backdrop of Sierra Blanca Mountain views, its beautifully finished accommodation sit on terrain that undulates all the way down to the Mediterranean’s blue waters. Combining a mix of influences, the hotel’s contemporary style and personalized service will ensure you feel at home whether resting by the pool or dining on irresistible Mediterranean cuisine. Marbella’s center and world-famous nightlife are just a short distance away. Discover Marbella, Spain during a four-day, three-night stay in a Par Superior Room with daily breakfast. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
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Rio Real - MARBELLA
Prohotel International


• 519
Aimia Hotel & Spa, a luxury four-star property, in perfectly situated in the Port of Soller on the beautiful northwest cost of Mallorca. Family owned and managed, it offers the very best in contemporary design, and an exceptional level of service and comfort. 43 spacious rooms, each with private terrace and spectacular views, incorporate every modern facility including wireless Internet and satellite TV. Aimia’s restaurant, Airecel, offers fine dining as well as bistro lunch menus. As well as its magnificent swimming pool, the hotel’s fully equipped Blue SPA is a center of calm and tranquility. Enjoy a three-day, two-night holiday. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
aimia Hotel & Spa (#1) - MALLORCA
K Hotels


• 520
Aimia Hotel & Spa, a luxury four-star property, in perfectly situated in the Port of Soller on the beautiful northwest cost of Mallorca. Family owned and managed, it offers the very best in contemporary design, and an exceptional level of service and comfort. 43 spacious rooms, each with private terrace and spectacular views, incorporate every modern facility including wireless Internet and satellite TV. Aimia’s restaurant, Airecel, offers fine dining as well as bistro lunch menus. As well as its magnificent swimming pool, the hotel’s fully equipped Blue SPA is a center of calm and tranquility. Enjoy a three-day, two-night holiday. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
aimia Hotel & Spa (#2) - MALLORCA
K Hotels


• 521
Located at the heart of the award-winning Aphrodite Hills Resort among an 18-hole championship golf course, Greco-Roman Spa and Tennis Academy lies the InterContinental Aphrodite Hills Resort, Cyprus. Ideally located in the district of Paphos, the resort boasts of a spectacular panorama overlooking the site of Aphrodite’s Rock and the Mediterranean, surrounded by an area rich in culture, mythology and tradition. Enjoy a four-day, three-night stay in a Deluxe Guestroom with daily breakfast. Valid to 12/22/08, space availability.
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InterContinental Aphrodite Hills - CYPRUS
InterContinental Hotel Group


• 522
Vaela Pallas Cultural Resort and Spa is a quiet family owned boutique hotel situated on a mountain with spectacular views of the sea and of Olympus Mountain. Located just a few hours drive from Athens in Elatohari, Vaela Pallas is tucked into the center of the mountainous massifs of the Pieria Range at the crossroads of the Thessalian and the Macedonian land, at the foothill of the vast "throne" of the ancient Greek Olympian Gods. Each stay is a unique experience with each of the guestrooms featuring its own unique theme. Vaela Pallas prides itself on personalized service that creates a ‘home away from home’ experience for each guest. Explore dense forests, picturesque valleys and meandering rivers while enjoying spectacular vistas during a three-day, two-night stay. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
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Vaela Pallas Cultural Resort and Spa
GREECE
K Hotels


• 523
Lato Boutique Hotel is the perfect choice for visitors of Heraklion, on the great island of Crete in Greece. Combining modern tendencies of architecture, decoration and technology, Lato Boutique Hotel offers high aesthetics, luxury and relaxation, providing enriched services and functional comforts of unique quality. Operating all year round, it has the finest location in the city, offering spectacular panoramic views to the Venetian Fortress at the old port of Heraklion. Every room has been designed in a particular way so to form its unique personality. A great importance has been given to the quality of sleep, by investing in the highest mattress quality, the finest bed linens and in setting strict hygiene procedures. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
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Lato Boutique Hotel (#1) - CRETE
K Hotels


• 524
Lato Boutique Hotel is the perfect choice for visitors of Heraklion, on the great island of Crete in Greece. Combining modern tendencies of architecture, decoration and technology, Lato Boutique Hotel offers high aesthetics, luxury and relaxation, providing enriched services and functional comforts of unique quality. Operating all year round, it has the finest location in the city, offering spectacular panoramic views to the Venetian Fortress at the old port of Heraklion. Every room has been designed in a particular way so to form its unique personality. A great importance has been given to the quality of sleep, by investing in the highest mattress quality, the finest bed linens and in setting strict hygiene procedures. Enjoy a three-day, two-night stay. Valid to 5/17/09, space availability.
Lato Boutique Hotel (#2) - CRETE
K Hotels