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Only elite Elite Traveler has selected two of the most exclusive VIP experiences for visitors to Florence PIANO BAR, VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS EXCLUSIVE CHARTER OF THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS VIP contact: Sharon Collett Phone: +44 20 7921 4077 Email: sharon.collett@orient-express.com Website: www.orient-express.com For a truly exclusive private event oozing 1920s glamour, charter the renowned Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to a destination of your choice for up to 188 guests. Choose from an overnight journey, day trip or gala dinner. Elite Traveler recommends the spectacular La Dolce Vita charter, an overnight journey from Florence to London. Guests will gather the night before at the Orient-Express Villa San Michele Hotel, reserved exclusively for the party. After an exquisite lunch at the hotel PLATINUM ADVENTURE VIP contact: Alessandro Cecchi Phone: + 39 333 942 8655 Email: alessandro@platinumadventure.it Address: Largo Usilia, 12, 53036, Poggibonsi, Siena Website: www.platinumadventure.it For a private party complete with adrenalin kick, book an exclusive on-track experience in Ferrari 360 Challenge sports cars with personal racing settings. Your day begins with a theory driving lesson on correct driving position, trajectory and traction. Armed with driving gloves and state-of-the-art helmets with in-helmet speakers and microphone, participants will be guided to the Ferraris by the track’s hostesses. Initially participants will observe from the passenger seat while a professional driver steers the first few laps. After the training, you have the chance to get behind the wheel yourself and take an exhilarating spin around the track. At the end of the day personalized certificates and a DVD will be given as a life-long memento of this breathtaking experience. elite destination guide | florence www.elitetraveler.com 4 CUISINE, VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS guests will be transported to the station. A string quartet will set the mood on the platform as guests board the opulent train. There are three individually designed restaurant cars and 24-hour cabin service. À la carte cuisine is prepared on board the train by professional French chefs. As host, you can decide on the menu, and arrange the seating plans and compartment assignments. Guests may be entertained by a professional pianist in the bar car while sipping on classically mixed cocktails. And as a special souvenir, each guest will be given two Venice Simplon-Orient-Express champagne glasses. To arrange an exclusive charter of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express contact Sharon Collett. For all other Orient Express reservations, contact: oereservations.uk@orient-express.com PLATINUM ADVENTURE ON-TRACk EXPERIENCE
CONCIERGE RECOMMENDATIONS Florence’s top concierges share their personal recommendations for a perfect day in the city PAUL LYDKA CHiEF CoNCiERgE, FoUR SEASoNS HoTEL FiRENZE Phone: +39 055 262 61 Phone: +39 055 262 61 Email: paul.lydka@fourseasons.com Website: www.fourseasons.com/florence Wander down the alleyways of Florence to discover unique artisan stores and admire Renaissance buildings, galleries and remarkable churches. Try your hand at making high-quality leather items at the Leather School of Sante Croce, which runs afternoon and week-long courses. Guided tours of the Galleria dell’ Accademia, the home of Michelangelo’s David, and the Uffizi Gallery are a must. For stunning views across Florence visit Fiesole, a hillside village five miles north of the city where there is a well-known horse riding school. Take a tour through the delightful Chianti region and visit the olive groves, vineyards, castles and scenic towns. After a long day, soothe body and mind at the Four Seasons Spa. BEST RESTAURANTS Enoteca Pinchiorri Cuisine: French/Italian Fusion Phone: +39 055 242 757/777 Address: Via Ghibellina 87, 50122 Website: www.enotecapinchiorri.com ANgELA BERTi HEAD CoNCiERgE, JK PLACE Phone: +39 055 264 5181 Email: info@jkplace.com Website: www.jkplace.com Enjoy a professionally guided three-hour walking tour around Florence’s impressive city center, where elegant palaces, fashionable shops and charming narrow medieval streets grace every turn. Alternatively, JK Place will organize an exclusive cooking experience – with a professional chef – for their guests. The chef will greet visitors at the hotel before guiding them around the buzzing San Lorenzo market to select the freshest ingredients. Participants then cook alongside the chef to produce a mouthwatering Tuscan menu. Hiring a personal shopper is recommended, both for visiting high-end international boutiques and for exploring the fascinating world of Botteghe – local artisan stores. Visit the Chianti region to tour beautiful villas and to sample the best local wines. elite destination guide | florence www.elitetraveler.com Cibréo Cuisine: Italian Phone: +39 055 234 1100 Address: Via A. del Verrocchio 8r Website: www.edizioniteatrodelsalecibreofirenze.it Fuor D’Acqua Cuisine: Seafood Phone: +39 055 222 299 Address: Via Pisana 37r Website: www.fuordacqua.it BEST SHoPS Via Tornabuoni and Via Strozzi are the most exclusive shopping streets in Florence. Italian brands on offer include Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Bulgari, Gucci, Ferragamo and Tod’s. For quality handicrafts and antiques, the best art galleries and stores are located around Via Maggio, Via Santo Spirito and Via dei Fossi. San Lorenzo Central Market is the largest in the city but Florentines prefer Sant’ Ambrogio for Tuscan delicacies. Ponte Vecchio, with its traditional goldsmiths’ shops, is the place for top-quality, hand- made items. BEST RESTAURANTS Trattoria 13 Gobbi Cuisine: Florentine Phone: +39 055 284 015 Address: Via del Porcellana, 9 Website: www.casatrattoria.com Buca Lapi Cuisine: Classic Tuscan Phone: +39 055 213 768 Address: Via del Trebbio, 1/r, 50123 Website: www.bucalapi.com Cestello Ristoclub Cuisine: Seafood Phone: +39 055 264 5364 Address: Piazza di Cestello, 8 Website: www.cestelloristoclub.com 5 MiCHELANgELo’S DAviD BEST SHoPS officina Profumo-Farmaceutica Di Santa Maria Novella and Dr. vranjes Firenze for natural perfumes, soaps and body care products. Simone Abbarchi and Antonio Liverano for tailor-made men’s suits. Casini and Scuola del Cuoio for one-of-akind leather items. il Micio and Mantellassi for quality, tailormade prêt-à-porter shoes. Lorenzo villoresi for special perfumes. Angela Caputi for original 1940s Hollywood inspired bijoux. Angela Caputi Giuggiù has gained worldwide recognition for her embellished resin jewelry and in 2005 she exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Contact the designer at angelacaputi@hotmail.com; +39 055 212 972.
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