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Platinum Elite Incentive Trip: Monte Carlo

CONGRATULATIONS!


PLATINUM ELITE PROGRAM:
If you have been notified that you earned the Elite Incentive trip and are among the top producers within Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and it is time to be rewarded for your results. You are invited to celebrate for 3 additional days in Monte Carlo which is the wealthiest of Monaco's 4 quarters and is known as Europe's leading resort destination.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Your trip includes the following for you and your guest

  • Room and tax April 19 - 20, 2007 in upgraded premiere accommodations.
  • Roundtrip airfare for you and one guest from your home to Nice, from Nice to Paris, and from Paris to home which will get expensed through your property. A group flight and transfers have been arranged from Nice to Paris for you.
  • You need to book air travel to arrive into Nice and depart out of Paris, France.
  • Airport transfers for you and one guest on April 19 will be by helicopter or town car from Nice Airport to Monte Carlo. You may choose your preference while registering online. Departure transfers from The Westin Paris will be on April 25, 2007.
  • All scheduled meals and recreational activities
  • GROUND TRANSPORTATION
    Complimentary airport transfers for you and one guest on arrival from Nice to Monte Carlo on April 19. On the 21st from Le Méridien Beach Plaza to Nice Airport. And on your final departure from The Westin Paris on April 25, 2007. You must provide us with your flight information during the registration process in order for us to arrange your ground transportation. If you arrive before or after the dates indicated above you will be on your own for ground transportation.

    ATTIRE
    Casual attire for all daytime events and cocktail attire for the evening of April 20th.

    LANGUAGE SPOKEN
    French and English

    CURRENCY
    The currency in Monte Carlo is the Euro.



    Host Hotel


    Le Méridien Beach Plaza
    22 Avenue Princesse Grace
    Monte Carlo 98000 · Monaco
    Phone: (377)(93) 30 98 80
    www.LeMeridien.com

    Perched upon a rocky outcropping overlooking the blue-green waters of the Mediterranean, Monte Carlo is the most remarkable jewel in a jewel-bedecked Riviera. Le Méridien Beach Plaza enhances stunning surroundings with its own all year round Resort. The soft ivory sands of the hotel's private beach offer a relaxing, sophisticated respite from everyday life. Melt stress away at the fully equipped fitness center, and enjoy striking views of the rippling waters below from the indoor or outdoor swimming pools.



    schedule of events

    thursday, april 19
    All Day Arrivals   Premier Accommodations for Platinum Elite Winners
    Transfer by helicopter or town car from Nice to Monte Carlo
    10:00 am - 6:00 pm   Activities/Information Desk
    12:00 pm   Walking Tour of Monaco Old Town, Time on Own
    1:30 pm   Walking Tour of Monaco Old Town, Time on Own
    2:30 pm   Walking Tour of Monaco Old Town, Time on Own
    6:00 pm - 7:00 pm   Champagne Tasting with Geoff Ballotti in Presidential Suite
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm   Welcome Reception at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monte Carlo
    9:00 pm - 1:00 am   Late Night Hospitality at hotel

    friday, april 20
    7:00 am - 6:00 pm   Activities/Information Desk
    7:00 am - 9:00 am   Breakfast at Leisure
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm   Speed Boat Cruise along Cote D' Azur and activities in Antibes
    Time on Own
    7:00 pm - 10:30 pm   Platinum Elite Gala Dinner: Villa Rothschild – Overlooking the Mediterranean
    10:30 pm - 1:00 am   Late Night Hospitality at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monte Carlo

    saturday, april 21
    7:00 am - 12:00 pm   Activities/Information Desk
    7:00 am - 10:00 am   Breakfast at Leisure
    9:00 am   Luggage Collection
    9:00 am - 11:00 am   Aromatherapy at Fragonard
    Shopping and Walking Tour of Eze
    Time on Own
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm   Grab and Go Lunch
    12:00 pm   Departure to Airport
    2:05 pm   Flight to Paris
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    platinum elite activities

    APRIL 19: WALKING TOUR OF MONACO OLD TOWN
    WALKING TOUR OF MONACO OLD TOWN
    Thursday, April 19
    12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
    The old town of Monaco is the historic heart of the Principality. Our walking tour takes you to the narrow streets and vaulted passages, the ramparts, the St Martin gardens, the Prince's Palace Square, the Cathedral of Monaco (which contains the tombs of the former Princes and Princesses of Monaco), and the Oceanographic Museum, opened in 1910 and founded by Prince Albert 1st of Monaco, the founder of modern oceanography and the great great grandfather of Prince Albert II, Monaco current ruler. The museum contains an outstanding aquarium.

    APRIL 20: GROUP ACTIVITY
    SPEED BOAT TOUR ALONG COTE D'AZUR
    SPEED BOAT TOUR ALONG COTE D'AZUR
    AND DAY IN ANTIBES
    Friday, April 20
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    You will travel along the beautiful Cote de Azur on a speed boat ending in the historic town of Antibes. Once in Antibes, you will enjoy several activities from creating your own art piece, olive oil and absynthe testing, and shopping in the historic open air market.

    APRIL 21: CHOICE OF 2 ACTIVITIES:

    AROMATHERAPY AT FRAGONARD
    AROMATHERAPY AT FRAGONARD
    Saturday, April 21
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    An initiation to the art of aromatherapy, the well being with the essential oils. This half-day activity will teach participants the virtues of essential oils known since the Antiquity. Essential oils are extracted from plants such as rosemary, sage, lavender, thyme and mint (which all grow in our region!) by using various processes, particularly distillation. In modern aromatherapy they are used for beauty and well-being and hygiene. Among their properties: stimulating, relaxing, antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral etc.

    SHOPPING AND WALKING TOUR OF EZE
    SHOPPING AND WALKING TOUR OF EZE
    Saturday, April 21
    9:00 am - 11:00 am
    For many, Eze is the ultimate medieval mountaintop village, balancing on a rocky pinnacle high above the Mediterranean. Every summer, thousands of visitors stream through the 14th century fortified gate and throng the narrow streets, The ruined château, at the top of the village, is surrounded by the lush tropical gardens. Free time to shop in the craftsmen's boutiques.

    TIME ON OWN
    TIME ON OWN
    Thursday - Saturday,
    April 19-21
    Explore on your own - the Le Méridien Beach Plaza is close enough to the Mediterranean to touch the waters. The world-renowned Monte Carlo Casino is a mere three kilometers, a ten-minute walk from the hotel. Or enjoy a game of tennis at the Monte Carlo Country Tennis Club, a brief stroll from the hotel, or drive ten minutes to the Monte Carlo Golf Club for a leisurely afternoon. Or just sit by the pool and relax, the time is yours.