La Rioja promoting Wine tourism and the St. James Way

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:42:44 +0000

LA RIOJA (known for its production of Rioja DOCa wines) is attending International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR Feria International de Turismo, Madrid) from January 20th to January 24th 2010 with a wide range of products.

The principal objective is to promote the region’s character and position it as a reference for wine, nature and cultural tourism. The promotion of the Jacobean Year 2010 (A Jacobean Year is when St James’s Day (July 25) falls on a Sunday – the next will be in 2021) including wine tasting, the signing of agreements, children’s activities on the St James Way (Camino de Santiago), arts and crafts demonstrations and wine therapy treatments will be the main points.

The Province’s and Autonomous Community’s stand built in the shape of a wine glass, will feature special areas showing images of the region, a specific area for promoting the Jacobean Year 2010, with a special focus on the St. James Way on its journey through La Rioja. The promotional area offers complete Bluetooth applications allowing visitors to download information on the Jacobean route directly onto their mobile phones.

The Regional Minister of Tourism, the Environment and Territorial Policy will be signing collaboration agreements with Turespaña for the promotion of the St James Way (The Way of St James has existed for over a thousand years. It was one of the most important Christian pilgrimages during medieval times, and a pilgrimage route on which a plenary indulgence could be earned) and the implementation of an enogastronomy campaign with Google.

Also being promoted on the stand will be the Verdura de Calahorra Museum, the El Barranco Perdido Palaeontology Park and all the information on themed routes offered by La Rioja.

The proposals from the region’s wine cellars and museums, its enotourism activities, its infrastructures for organising conferences and congresses and sports tourism, are just some of the key features to be presented by La Rioja at FITUR 2010.

VIA FITUR

www.lariojaturismo.com

Madeira’s First Vinotherapy Spa

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:55:47 +0000

Design Hotels™ presents Madeira’s first Vinotherapy Spa at the Vine Hotel. Looking divine – thanks to wine!

Whoever said wine was just for drinking? The recently opened The Vine is the only hotel in Madeira to exclusively offer Vinotherapy treatments containing Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet grape varieties. Known for its anti-ageing properties, a Vinotherapy treat is a sure fire way to take back the years. So wine lovers, beauty enthusiasts, or seekers of an extra special treatment take note – booze never made you look so good!

Divine Relaxation – The Vine’s spa offers over 300m² of pure rejuvenation. All treatments are carried out with TheraVine products, one of the most renowned Vinotherapy brands.

In the spa there is an ample relaxation area with a Jacuzzi and steam room as well as five treatment rooms: three rooms for classical treatments, one room with a hydro-tub featuring integrated massage functions and a ‘Vichy Shower’ room in which guests are sprayed with smooth water jets from various shower heads as part of their massage.

A further highlight is the spa area on the roof terrace. With panoramic views over the sea and the island’s capital Funchal, guests can enjoy treatments in the open air followed by a sundowner cocktail or a glass of Madeira wine at the bar.

The spa at The Vine offers a range of treatments featuring everything from facials with ground grape seeds to anti-stress body massages to relaxing body wraps. Each treatment follows a fixed ritual and all products are ecologically sourced. The most popular treatment is the ‘Red Wine Divine Bath’ involving a full body peel, followed by a bath of grape oils, full body massage and a glass of red wine of course! Those who favour complete peace and relaxation can further indulge in in-room spa treatments where clients will be totally undisturbed.

About The Vine – The hotel took its name and inspiration from the famous Madeira wine. The interior design was created by the young and up-and-coming Madeiran designer Nini Andrade Silva. Ricardo Bofill was responsible for the architecture. A further highlight is The Vine’s gourmet restaurant UVA, headed by Antoine Westermann who has been awarded three Michelin stars.

Via: Designhotels.com

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