HAPPY HOLIDAYS AWAIT FROM VIRTUOSO:

NEW YORK – (November 13, 2007) – The weather outside may be frightful, but leading luxury travel network, Virtuoso, has just the thing to keep the holidays merry and bright.  From warm and cozy to unusual and beguiling, Virtuoso-designed holiday getaways offer travelers yuletide alternatives, both near and far, at some of the world’s finest hotels and aboard first-class cruise lines.   And the best gift of all …the assurance that comes from working with a Virtuoso travel advisor. 

Renowned for their expertise and the exceptional travel experiences they create, Virtuoso travel advisors have connections to more than one thousand of the top travel suppliers in the world. Travelers interested in the below holiday happenings, or those seeking a different type of holiday vacation experience, can call Virtuoso at 1-866-401-7974 or visit www.virtuoso.com.  Upon describing their dream vacation, Virtuoso will match the caller with the most appropriate travel advisor.

1. The Willard Intercontinental (Washington D.C.,) offers travelers the chance to let out their inner performer this season with a theater-themed holiday getaway including:

• Overnight accommodations for two in a suite
• Breakfast for two
• Private tutorial with Septime Webre, the Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet
• Onstage walk-on role during The Nutcracker at Warner Theatre, plus premium orchestra seating
• Exclusive ‘behind-the-scenes’ backstage tour of The Nutcracker
• Willard tin with sugar plums and nuts, as well as Willard Ornament
• Horse-drawn carriage ride with Carriages of the Capital
• Champagne
• Assorted fresh-baked cookies and milk
• Overnight valet parking

Pricing starts at $3,739 for two people and is valid from December 6-23, 2007.  Interested travelers should book at least two weeks in advance.

A grand historic landmark hotel located in the heart of the nation’s capital, the award-winning Willard InterContinental Washington combines heritage and luxury with contemporary comfort and modern technologies.  The hotel offers several dining options, a full-service spa, 24-hour concierge service and aromatherapy jet-lag recovery kit.

 2. At Capella Castlemartyr (County Cork, Ireland,) a three-day, family-friendly holiday escape enchants both the young and young-at-heart.  Travelers enjoy:

• Two nights’ accommodations
• Christmas tree decorating
• Tea service
• Storytelling by the hotel’s local Seanchai
• Christmas Eve cocktail reception and dinner
• Christmas day lunch and dinner
• Horse-drawn carriage ride
• Visit from Santa with gifts for children

Pricing starts at approximately $2,120 per person (1500€) based on double occupancy and is valid only December 24-26, 2007.

Capella Castlemartyr is a 17^th-century manor house that sits adjacent to the ruins of a 1,000-year-old castle.  The world-class resort i
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