SLH - new hotels for 2009

Small Luxury Hotels of the World - New Hotels for 2009

Small Luxury Hotels of the World are delighted to announce three new wine resorts that have recently joined the brand for 2009.

They are delighted to share with you three hotels from the EMEA, Asia-Pacific and Americas regions, each hotel is a dedicated wine resort offering guests special wine-making experiences.

Can Bonastre Wine Resort, Masquefa, Spain
Can Bonastre Wine Resort contributes a breath of fresh air to the elegant and classical image of ancestral winemaking tradition. The main building is a masía (typical manor) which the Vallès family has restored, respecting its valuable original elements while giving it a modern, avant-garde air that exudes elegant sobriety.

The 16th century estate is in an area with over two thousand years of tradition; a privileged area for growing grapes. Its 100 hectares are sprinkled with beautiful vineyards where 13 different varieties of grapes are grown and used to make the Can Bonastre wines.

This exclusive, enchanting, five-star resort has 12 rooms and is complemented by the TRIBIA restaurant and the ACUBA spa. All elements of the resort result in a very special ensemble perfectly integrated into the landscape, created for guests to enjoy an unforgettable experience around the world of wine.

For more information on Can Bonastre Wine Resort, visit www.slh.com/canbonastre

The Louise, Barossa Valley, Australia
A beacon of sophistication in the Barossa Valley, The Louise is an idyllic vineyard retreat in the heart of Shiraz country with breathtaking views, superb accommodation and a highly acclaimed restaurant serving fresh regional food and world-class wine. It is the perfect haven for food and wine connoisseurs.

Just 15 delightful suites and an array of art create a truly romantic atmosphere, heightened by the most delicious cuisine served in the hotel's restaurant, Appellation. Each suite has a private terrace where guests can make the most of the warm sun and the amazing views across miles of vineyards.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in the privacy of your suite or venture into the nearby gum trees and have breakfast with the kangaroos. On Saturday mornings, join the restaurant's chef at the Barossa Farmer's Market where you can help choose the fresh produce for the daily changing menu. Later, mix your own blend of wine at the nearby Penfold's winery, which you can enjoy back at the hotel in the evening with a specially matched dish prepared by the chef.

For more information on The Louise visit www.slh.com/thelouise

Valle Perdido-Wine Resort, Patagonia, Argentina
Set in the midst of a Patagonian Winery is the ultra-modern Valle Perdido Wine Resort. The restaurant, wine and tapas bar, art gallery, pool, and the spa, with its wine-based therapies, all combine to create the perfect haven for wine lovers.

The design is bold and contemporary, with an interesting combination of stone, metal and glass. Above the wine cellars, each of the spacious guestrooms has a balcony with endless and stunning views across the vineyards.

Participate in harvesting, winemaking and, of course, wine-tasting. Take a cookery lesson, learn to fly-fish or spend time browsing the works of upcoming and recognised artists throughout the hotel. Alternatively, be a paleontologist for a day and discover the land of the dinosaurs.

Later, relax in the Wine Spa, where the wine-based treatments are renowned for their anti-oxidant properties. In the evening, dine on Argentinean gourmet cuisine which uses seasonal products from Patagonia and the Pampas. Afterwards, retire to the Wine + Tapas Bar or Cigar Lounge for a nightcap and contemplate your next visit when you will return to taste the wine you made earlier.

For more information on Valle Perdido- Wine Resort visit www.slh.com/valleperdido

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