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Asia Restaurant, Andalusia -
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NEXT: Kempinski Hotel Corvinus
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Fairplay Golf Hotel &
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| This resort features over eighty luxurious accommodations, most are
elegant suites, decorated in different styles such as English Colonial,
Sub-Sahara African, Andalusian, Asian and Moroccan. In addition, this resort
features one of the most voluptuous private art collections of Europe and
offers ten exclusive, private villas with private swimming pools. Our spacious
two bedroom suite, 'Andalusia', displayed carefully selected precious
furnishings and original art that celebrates the beauty of the land in new and
old colors. Owner Bernard Devos, a Belgian entrepreneur and passionate art
collector, is proudly sharing his priceless collection throughout his resort
with his guests. We noted that the floors of our suite were of comfortably
cool, glazed earthy tiles – enticing us to walk barefoot and slip into our
customized, embroidered bathrobes. Precious embroidered bed linens were
dressing our lusciously decorated, comfortable bed.
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| We had appointments at the Benalup Spa and Salon Center, spread over
two levels the superbly designed spa also grants the most breathtaking views of
the lower Sierra Valleys. The upper level includes a tranquil spa reception
area that overlooks a large composed indoor pool, which is connected to the
adjoining medical centre. A one hundred and twenty meter infinity outdoor pool,
with its base in the hill and a powerful manmade waterfall, is in the works for
2009. We tried a chocolate treatment, which was detoxifying, stimulating and
delicious; anti-aging facials; a manicure; and a haircut for me. On the spa
menu was a wide selection of complementary and alternative health and beauty
treatments, practiced in facilities that are light filled and bathed in the
colors of the land and the close-by bay.
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extraordinary, custom designed ‘His & Her Seven Stars Cufflink
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| On a recent trip to China we were fortunate enough to have chosen to
enjoy the Thai Royal Silk experience for the 16 hr flight back to the US. The
company's vision of being the First Choice Carrier with Touches of Thai is an
effort to offer the elegance and warmth of the Thai personality while in
flight. This feeling transcends the normal international carrier experience in
that it begins with the Buddhist-like aura of the Royal Orchid lounges to the
fashionable smartly dressed Thai flight attendants in traditional tube skirts
known as pha sin and the highly recognizable Thai cuisine.
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| During the flight itself, Thai flight attendants busied themselves
with the chores of preparing for beverage and food service all the while
greeting each Royal Silk passenger on our flight with the wai, which consists
of a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. This
compassionate display had a very calming effect on my consciousness as I worked
my way through the intricacies of my Personal LCD Touch Screen featuring audio
and video on-demand. There were 30 movie titles, 79 documentaries, 110 music
albums with 600 titles, 30 games, world news and a camera aerial view through
landscape. This came in very handy later as I watched us climb to a very high
altitude while flying over the North Pole.
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| Dear Friends, |
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| Another June has come and is almost already gone! The
time is upon us to prepare to spend our precious moments on the beach reading a
good book while crowds bake to a crisp in too much summer sun. It’s also
time now to start thinking about your early fall travel; our less-stressed,
less-crowded shoulder season when more sophisticated pleasures prevail. Let us
inspire you to reflect on Andalusia, Spain and the all-inclusive Six Star
Fairplay Golf Hotel & Spa. The natural sights and sounds of this resort
will make any serious golfer’s heart beat faster. You may also relish the
luxury of the Fairplay Spa, which is one of the most exclusive and serene
facilities the world has to offer these days. Dine with us at the exciting
Fairplay’s Asia Restaurant, which is one of the five restaurants on
premises and serves true world-class cuisine. We also reviewed THAI Airways
Royal Silk Business Class during a recent flight from Bangkok to New York and
are happy to report that we had a most pleasant experience. Until next month
from Budapest, Hungary and the almost unbelievably great Kempinski
Hotel, |
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| Food and Beverage Manager Bill Mathisen explained that as an
ultra-inclusive luxury resort for both golfers and non-golfers, culinary
creativity and superb service is a pre-eminent goal of Laotian born Chef Don
Vienne Senathit. Over a silvery smooth glass of dry Jerez Sherry from one of
the oldest recognized Denominaciones de Origen in Spain, we are told that our
host Chef Don is also a part-time Buddhist monk. That seems to explain the
overall feeling of wisdom, strength and power that permeates throughout the
restaurant. As we took our seats overlooking the La Janda Valley with scenic
views of the nearby rice fields, we were awed by the intricacy of the fruit
carvings that were on display. It was as if the surreal carnations,
chrysanthemums and roses were in fact living objects, peering back at us as we
walked to our table. The menu at Asia is a synthesis of South East Asian
flavors marrying Laotian, Thai and Vietnamese cultural cuisine. The black walls
and minimalist architectural décor brought stark contrast to the feeling
of being in Andalusia while partaking in SE Asian fair.
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| Another menu standout was the Native Blue Lobster and “Pez
Limon” Sashimi, a striking combination of sashimi style tender lobster
meat from the tail together with “Pez Limon” or California
Yellowtail. Although delicate in flavor, the alliance offered deep subtle
essence just waiting to be discovered. The light impact of the Taisetsu Kura
Sake was delicate with notes of fruit and plum and overall clean on the palate.
Also, as a credit to Chef Don's skill at handling the super sensitive Kobe Beef
Tenderloin “Vuelta y Vuelta” with Japanese Mushrooms and Volcanic
Salt, it was simply otherworldly. Legendary Kobe beef, which spends much of its
life getting massaged and barely moving, was soft like baker's butter with
graceful veins of marbled flesh running in even rows across the face of each
delectable bite.
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| Seven Stars and Stripes Awards for: |
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| Congratulations to all, from your Guests and from Seven Stars and
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- For your visible commitment to excellence.
- For your willingness to be recognized for your latest
innovations.
- For your devotion to your staff and company.
- For your ability to receive.
- For your decision to raise the bar.
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| Our Seven Stars and Stripes™ book - 2003 to 2006 world-edition,
is
still available. Over 300 pages - featuring only the finest
establishments and fascinating cuisine art images from around the world. All
beautifully compiled in this full-color collector's edition.
ISBN# 1-4259-4267-9 |
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| In Next Gazette: |
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| * Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Budapest -
Hungary |
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| * Tabacon Grand Spa - COSTA
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| * City Tavern, Philadelphia -
USA |
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