Whom You Know: VERDURA GOLF & SPA RESORT IN SICILY IS NOW OPEN

Friday, September 4, 2009

VERDURA GOLF & SPA RESORT IN SICILY IS NOW OPEN

Whom You Know is pleased to announce that Sir Rocco Forte will be an upcoming Mover and Shaker! We are also excited to tell you about two of his latest gems; here is the first:

The Rocco Forte Collection’s Verdura Golf and Spa Resort is now open in Sicily, signaling the company’s entry into the luxury resort sector. The 570-acre resort, complete with 1.2 miles of private coastline, two 18-hole and one nine hole golf courses, a 43,000 square-foot spa and four restaurants, is situated in a beautiful corner of southwest Sicily, a one hour drive from Palermo.

Sir Rocco Forte, chairman and CEO of The Rocco Forte Collection, explains, “From the outset I wanted to create a truly luxurious resort which offered exceptional golf, spa and dining experiences amid panoramic views and spectacular design. With 1.2 miles of coastline and 570-acres of land, Verdura offers an incredible feeling of space for those staying in the 203 rooms and suites of the hotel. My sister, Olga Polizzi, has worked very hard to create a look that is both luxurious and striking - our guests will know they are waking up in Sicily.

“For golfers it is a first-rate experience with 45 holes of the highest design set into the Sicilian countryside with superb views of the Mediterranean. As a resort it presents every possibility with a spectacular 43,000 square-foot spa, specializing in Thalassotherapy treatments.”

Families will also be very well looked after with a Verdura’s Kids Club and Teenagers Club, many land and sea activities, including tennis, sailing, windsurfing and a 60-meter two tiered swimming pool.

Sir Rocco Forte continues, “Verdura brings together the talent and experience of some of the world’s best hotel, golf course and spa designers, who have used the vivid Sicilian setting as the inspiration for their new work here. I look forward to welcoming guests to Verdura and sharing the success of the resort with the people of Sicily.”

Prices start at $590 per room, per night based on two people sharing a deluxe room including breakfast in the low season, and $1,123 in the high season. All guests booking a stay at Verdura between August 1 to December 31, 2009 can enjoy the resort’s introductory promotion offering guests a series of additional benefits at no extra cost, including dinner, golf and spa treatments.
For reservations in the US please call 1-888-667-9477 or visit www.roccofortecollection.com

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*Introductory Promotion Guests booking a stay at Verdura Golf & Spa Resort on a bed and breakfast basis from August 1 to December 31, 2009 will be eligible for the following benefits:

Complimentary dinner for every evening of their stay
Complimentary Green Fees for unlimited use on the three golf courses
Complimentary 50 minute Spa treatment per room for each three night stay
Families booking a stay at Verdura Golf & Spa Resort on a bed and breakfast basis from August 1 to December 31, 2009 will be eligible for the following benefits:

A 50% discount on the second room booked for two children between 4 and 18
Complimentary 3-course dinner every evening for all family members
Complimentary daily lunch for children ages 0 to 3
50% discount on daily lunch for children ages 4 to 12
Complimentary green fees for unlimited golf on all 3 courses (for parents only)
A complimentary 50 minute spa treatment for each three night stay (for master/parents room only)
Verdura Kids Club is free of charge and is open seven days a week, from 10am-10pm, for 4-12 year olds
Verdura Teenagers Club and activities are free of charge for 13-18 year olds
A babysitting service available on request

Classic Vacations offers packages at The Rocco Forte Collection's Verdura Golf & Spa Resort for adults or the whole family. Packages include luxury accommodations, daily buffet breakfast, nightly dinner, a spa experience, complimentary green fees, airport transfers, sight seeing and air from all major gateways. For more information and pricing, contact your local travel agent or Classic Vacations at 800-635-1333 or www.classicvacations.com.

The Rocco Forte Collection

The Rocco Forte Collection was established in 1996 to create a group of luxury hotels in Europe. The hotels have individual styles, with each hotel reflecting its nationality and location. The properties are linked together under The Rocco Forte Collection, which guarantees attention to detail, quality and service delivery.

The Rocco Forte Collection comprises: Hotel de Russie, Rome; Hotel Savoy, Florence; The Balmoral, Edinburgh; The Lowry Hotel, Manchester; Hotel Astoria, St Petersburg; Hotel Amigo, Brussels; Brown’s Hotel, London; Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt; Hotel de Rome, Berlin; Le Richemond, Geneva ; The Charles Hotel, Munich ; The Augustine, Prague; Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, Sicily Future openings: Marrakech – 2010; Abu Dhabi – 2010; Jeddah - 2010

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