ESCAPE TO THE SPARKLING MEDITERRANEAN AND ITALY’S STYLISH HOTEL RAITO

10-10-2008

Guests enjoy deluxe accommodations, exquisite cuisine and relaxing spa treatments with Hotel Raito’s value-added Winter Break Package for €200 or $278*-

 

VIETRI SUL MARE, AMALFI COAST – The newly-renovated Hotel Raito, located along the shores of Italy’s picturesque Amalfi Coast, invites guests to relieve the stress of everyday life during gloomy winter months with its special offer. With rates starting at €200 or $278* (Including VAT and U.S. dollars based on exchange rate as of October 3, 2008) based on double occupancy, per room, with a two night minimum valid November 1, 2008 to December 26, 2008 and January 4, 2009 to March 31, 2009, Hotel Raito’s “Winter Break Package” features luxury accommodations, exquisite gourmet cuisine, entrance to the SPA and a 10 percent rate reduction on treatments.  

The Amalfi Coast is one of the world’s most idyllic destinations with generally mild winter months providing plenty of bright skies and temperatures averaging between 45-60 degrees Fahrenheit or 7-16 degrees Celsius.  Guests are encouraged to enjoy a scenic view of the vast Mediterranean and the historic Etruscan village Vietri sul Mare from their terrace during the many clear nights.   

Hotel Raito’s Winter Break Package

Valid November 1, 2008 to December 26, 2008 and January 4, 2009 to March 31, 2009

€200 or $278* (based on double occupancy, per room, with a two night minimum) (U.S. dollars based on exchange rate as of October 3, 2008) (rates include VAT)

Retreat Package Inclusions:

·         Deluxe accommodations in standard double guestroom

·         One welcome dinner from the daily menu (beverages excluded)

·         Buffet Breakfast

·         Complimentary SPA entrance

·         10 percent reduction on SPA treatments

 

Originally opened in 1958, Hotel Raito continues to be the crown jewel of the Amalfi Coast, located in the quaint town of Vietri sul Mare. After completing a recent renovation, the hotel now features Italian-contemporary décor, luxury amenities such as Frette linens, Expure SPA bath products, custom-tiled spacious bathrooms and plasma televisions. The guestrooms incorporate natural lighting to ensure a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere. The hardwood flooring throughout is elegantly decorated with majolica ceramic produced by local master craftsmen. As an added treat, guests will enjoy delectable Italian amaretto cookies each evening from the exclusive Lazzaroni line as a luxury turndown amenity.  Many of the 77 guest rooms and suites offer balconies and terraces with stunning views of the Bay of Salerno and the villages of Vietri sul Mare.

In addition to its luxurious guestroom accommodations, the hotel features three sea-view dining rooms including Il Golfo, which is one of the most celebrated restaurants of the region, offering a-la-carte Mediterranean cuisine in a refined atmosphere overlooking the Amalfi Coast and the Faraglioni, historic rock formations off the coast. For formal events, the hotel offers Restaurant Luna Vietrese and a casual dining experience can be enjoyed at the charming Exlounge Bar & Grill restaurant, which is located poolside and offers a wide selection of light Mediterranean fare. Hotel Raito also offers exquisite SPA facilities in its Expure SPA. Treatments included Turkish baths, sensory beds, hydromassage seats, coiffeur, relax area, solarium and massage rooms. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from both Vietri sul Mare as well as the beach, and boat rentals, with or without a sailor, are also available for a cost.

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For information and reservations contact Ragosta Hotels at www.ragostahotels.com +39 089 763 4111 or Summit Hotels & Resorts at www.summithotels.com. Rates are subject to availability, subject to change.  *Conversion rate to American Dollars as of October 3, 2008 is subject to changes.

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