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Elite Traveler Names New Raffles Villa on Raffles Resort Canouan Island to “Top 101 Luxury Suites Around the World” List in 2007 Pure Decadence Issue
Canouan Island, West Indies (August 9, 2007)
For the influential, wealthy jet set, the verdict is in: Raffles Resort Canouan Island is the best of the best. The glamorous, new Raffles Villa on Raffles Resort Canouan Island in the Grenadines was named one of the top luxury suites in the world by Elite Traveler, the luxury lifestyle magazine distributed aboard private jets and mega-yachts in over 90 countries. The July/August Pure Decadence issue features the 101 most luxurious hotel and resort suites from around the world, voted on by a panel of globe-trotting celebrities and athletes.
“Word on the exceptional experience at Raffles Canouan is getting out!” commented Gilbert Madhavan, general manager of Raffles Resort Canouan Island. “It’s no surprise that the sophisticated travelers on Elite Traveler’s celebrity panel found us, and we’re honored to be recognized in one of the world’s most respected and influential luxury market publications. There really is no greater compliment for a resort to receive,” continued Madhavan.
Mrs. Diana Ee Tan, Managing Director, Raffles Hotels & Resorts, added, “Raffles has always been known to provide an exclusive sanctuary with heartfelt and gracious service, as well as experiences that are endlessly enchanting for privileged travelers around the world. Elite Traveler’s endorsement is indeed something of which we can be proud.”
"Our readers spend up to $10,000 per hour to fly by private jet, so price is no object to get the luxury vacation they are looking for,” stated Doug Gollan, publisher of Elite Traveler. “The Raffles Villa at Raffles Resort Canouan Island provides an experience that is perfect for our elite jet set readers. It is a private villa environment with all the incomparable services and amenities one has come to expect from the remarkable Raffles brand. I have stayed there myself and the Raffles Villa was a personal selection to our list of the 101 Best Suites in the World."
About the Raffles Villa
Perched on a hillside, The Raffles Villa spacious layout makes the most of the stunning ocean views. The airy living room has Italian marble floors, refined linen furnishings, and a cutting-edge entertainment set-up with a plasma screen television and Bose sound system. The equally impressive dining room has seating for up to twelve guests. Working in the state-of-the-art kitchen, the villa's personal chef can cater to any gathering or dietary preference.
Accommodating up to eight people, the four bedrooms are decorated in a neutral color palette punctuated with splashes of coral and turquoise tones. Polished wooden floors are scattered with Persian rugs. Beds are made with Frette Italian linens and duvets with simple nautical themes. The master suite has a walk-in closet and six-piece bathroom with a sunlit shower that opens to the sky. For those seeking more privacy, the villa’s fourth bedroom is located in a separate cottage with its own private bath.
The villa’s exterior is no less remarkable. On the two tiered veranda, the infinity-edge pool and the teak sun-chairs look out over the villa's garden, then the green swathe of the Trump International Golf Club (one of the finest in the Caribbean) and, finally, the greenish blue hues of the Caribbean Sea. Raffles Villa rates start from $7,000/night.
About Raffles Resort Canouan Island
Raffles Resort Canouan Island offers 156 suites, a Raffles Amrita Spa, the 18-hole Trump International Golf Club, and the Trump Club Privee Casino. Singapore-based Raffles International is world renowned for its commitment to luxury and the highest standards of service. Raffles Resort Canouan Island is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and Virtuoso.
For more information on or transportation to Raffles Resort Canouan Island, please call 1-877-CANOUAN or visit www.rafflescanouanisland.com.
About Canouan Island
Unspoiled and virtually undiscovered, Canouan Island is located in the heart of the Grenadines, less than eight miles south of Mustique and 110 miles southwest of Barbados. The three square mile island rimmed with small bays, coves and secluded white beaches also boasts one of the world’s largest coral reefs for exceptional diving and snorkeling. Visit www.canouan.com for more information on Canouan Island.
About Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Raffles is a collection of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, each distinguished by its luxury, elegance and residential charm. Each hotel is a landmark in its respective city, positioned at the top of its local market and rated among the very best in the world. Raffles’ relentless pursuit of service excellence has earned for its hotels and resorts a legion of international accolades, including Condé Nast World’s Best Places to Stay and Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards. Its flagship Raffles Hotel Singapore was named Best Hotel in Asia by readers of Ultratravel magazine by The Daily Telegraph and Best Luxury Hotel 2006 by Travel Trade Gazette Asia. Raffles Hotels & Resorts was ranked second among the world’s top hotel brands in the 2006 Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards. For more information, please visit www.raffles.com
ABOUT FAIRMONT RAFFLES HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC
Raffles is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, Inc., a leading global hotel company with over 120 hotels in 25 countries worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont, Swissôtel and Delta brands. The company also owns Fairmont Heritage Place and Fairmont Residences, offering luxury vacation ownership and residential properties.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning collection of legendary hotels includes:
1. Raffles Hotel, Singapore
2. Raffles The Plaza, Singapore
3. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
4. Raffles Hotel Le Royal, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
5. Raffles Beijing Hotel, People’s Republic of China
6. Raffles L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, United States
7. Raffles Resort Canouan Island, The Grenadines
8. Raffles Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Future additions to the Raffles portfolio include:
1. Raffles Tianjin Hotel, People’s Republic of China (2008)
2. Raffles Resort Konottaa, Maldives (2008)
3. Raffles Phang Nga, Thailand (2009)
4. Raffles St Lucia, West Indies (2010)
5. Raffles Resort Taimana Tahaa, French Polynesia (2010)
6. Raffles Macao, Cotai Strip (2010)
7. Raffles Tortola, British Virgin Islands (2010)
8. Raffles Manila, Philippines (2010)
9. Raffles Da Nang, Vietnam (2011)
Media contact:
Laura Davidson/Carla Baker
Laura Davidson Public Relations
212-696-0660
carla@ldpr.com
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