Ski with European Royalty in Spanish Pyrenees

 Other Activities Available at La Pleta by Rafael Hotels Include  Dog Sleighing, Cross Country Skiing, Heli-Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Ice Skating

Val d’Aran (Pyrenees), Spain (October 10, 2008) – Tucked away in one of Spain’s most exclusive ski resorts, Baqueria-Beret, La Pleta by Rafael Hotels offers ski enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy powder slopes, five-star accommodations and first-class service through April 2009.  Once finished hitting some of the 67 slopes, guests can return to the resort where a personal boot butler takes care of the alpine gear.  After a hard day on the mountains, grab a DVD or book from the resort’s library and retire back to the plush suites or meander onto the large veranda for a breathtaking view of the town and panorama below.  Also available to guests for increased relaxation, Occitania Spa offers a reflexology path and Pyrenean-inspired treatments.  Guests of the 71-room resort can also dog sleigh, cross country ski, heli-ski, snowshoe and ice skate.  The 5 night Occitania Ski vacation is available from December 4, 2008 through April 19, 2009.  The package starts at 635 Euro (approximately $860 USD) per person, based on double occupancy, in an Occitania Standard room and includes daily buffet breakfast and shuttle service to and from the lifts. Taxes and service charges are additional.  Seven-night ski vacations, starting at 889 Euro (approximately $1,204 USD), are also available. For more information and reservations, please call toll-free 1-866-849-6396 or visit La Pleta’s website at www.lapleta.com.

La Pleta by Rafael Hotels

From the creators of Ikal del Mar and Esencia Resort in Mexico, La Pleta by Rafael Hotels, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and offers world-class skiing in the winter and endless soft adventure in the summer. Tucked away in Val d’Aran, Baqueira, Spain, the five-star resort is a scenic 2 hour drive from the Toulouse Airport and 3 ½ hours from the Barcelona Airport.  La Pleta is popular with Spanish high-society including the Spanish Royal family and celebrities including Victoria Beckham.  La Pleta offers two dining options – Del Gel al Foc, serving creative international cuisine with a Catalonian twist in a stylish and relaxed setting, and Petita Borda, specializing in Mediterranean style dishes offering a la carte breakfasts and light lunches. In addition, the hotel features an extensive wine cellar and Cigar Bar, where you can relax after dinner and sample some of the best and rarest cigars and brandies in the world.

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