Miraval Rates & Info for Jan 2, 3, 4

[StillHere]

I am attaching rates and Miraval SPA guide to compare w/ other proposals. Meals are included. (Joe, can we get tax exemption as a non profit for hotel rooms?). There is an added sales tax and service fee. The rates for this opulent resort are not as bad as I had expected. See email response from Mr. Sim below:

Karen,
Greeting from The Beautiful Sonoran Desert! Thank you for your consideration of Miraval life in Balance Resort and Spa as a possible site for your HER2 Support Group Retreat. Currently we do have the availability on a first option basis over the dates of January 2-5, 2008. Please see the attached Partnership Proposal for your program as well as our current activity guide for your review. Please note that we are offering your program almost $200.00 less than our normal rates, in hopes of hosting your retreat in January of 2008. Please note that we are currently not holding space for you, but happy to do so upon your request.
Karen, thank you again for your consideration and I look forward to working with you towards a most successful program. Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.
Best regards,

Chang Sim
Regional Director of Sales, Midwestern Region
csim@miravalresorts.com (mhtml:{3889711C-44E7-474B-AD8F-B728A4F41730}mid://00000002/!x-usc:mailto:csim@miravalresorts.com)
Direct 520-825-4977
Fax 520-825-5195

Miraval Resorts
5000 E. Via Estancia Miraval
Catalina, AZ 85739
www.miravalresorts.com (http://www.miravalresorts.com)

Hope this works, never added attachments before.

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[StillHere]

Still working on the attachments

[Joe]

Karen,

Tax exempt status means that we do not have to pay tax on income ie: donations, grants etc.

Unfortunately we do have to pay tax on all of our purchases.

I am currently in San Francisco until Sunday afternoon. Please email me your phone number and I will contact you either Sunday or early next week.

Regards
Joe

[StillHere]

So here it is in shorthand.
Deluxe /person single occ $475./person/night
Deluxe/per person double occ $399. /person/night

Total Rooms/People 10/15

Prices are excluding 12% tax and 17.5% service fee

Includes:
Airport transfers
3 gourmet meals daily
All snacks
All non-alcoholic beverages
One SPA service or One round of golf (?? ea day??)
Unlimited use of swimming pools, fitness center & tennis courts
Group Function & meeting space

Service chg includes all gratuities
No extra tipping is allowed at Miraval.

[michele u]

i'm confused on the activities. There are activities listed for the whole day, would we have to pay for them? Or is whatever on the list of activities come with the rate?

[StillHere]

I am sure there are additional fees for any activities not stated in the included part, but I will ask Mr. Sim to clarify.

[StillHere]

Dear Mr. Sim
What activities are included in the proposed cost? Can each client pick and choose what they would like to do from the daily itinerary? Is the 1 spa service or round of golf for each day or for the entire 3 day stay? I can't seem to cut and paste your proposal or add this attachment to a thread on our web site. Is it possible for you to copy and paste your proposal with clarifications of above in an email reply?

[Becky]

Dear StillHere

I will not be able to attend those dates. Two of my three children are college students who live away from home and they will be home during that period (with one of them having to return January 5 or 6 (with classes restarting Jan 7).

Sorry, maybe next time for me.

Hugs,

[tousled1]

If you go to their website it says one spa service or golf each day

[Donna]

Hi Karen and all,

this is the package at the Orleans ( a hotel we stay at frequently) without negotiating price breaks for the group - and we could see shows at night.

Off Peak Season (January, June, July, August, September):
$275 Single
$430 Double

Each Package Includes:
3 Days/2 Nights accommodations, including taxes
50 Minute Traditional Massage at Spa Orleans (http://www.orleanscasino.com/spa/index.html)
25 Minute Custom Facial at Spa Orleans (http://www.orleanscasino.com/spa/index.html)
Complimentary use of Fitness Center, Jacuzzi, Steamroom
$250 Value Added Fun Book (50% Off show discounts, drinks, food and more)

Still working on it - Donna

[hutchibk]

Sadly I can't attend for those dates either. Will be in New Orleans working on the college BCS games. But if there is a next time, I would love to go.

[sherri]

I like Miraval. The place seems superb, like our group. If we can change the date that Becky and few others can come it would be great. The message is for each day and all other activities are included as it says on the website. Can't wait to see you all in a nice place.

[StillHere]

The $200.00 discount applied to Jan 2,3,4. It is sort of an off peak time during a High Peak season for this resort. Unfortunately we are never going to be able to arrive at dates that accomdate everyone (but I wish it were possible). Next question: It looks like Miraval can only guaranty 5 single rooms and 5 double rooms for these dates at the discounted prices. How many of us want to go for the serenity & opulence of Miraval vs the cost effectiveness and entertainment available and probably more rooms available in Las Vegas? Please respond by 9/12 so we can move forward. Thank you.

[hutchibk]

Bummer, I am open Jan 10-16 (and possibly until Jan 21). But as of Jan 16th or 21st, I will be heading to Phoenix anyway to work on a project for 2 weeks... hmmmmm. It's possible I could make make something work out if it was Jan 16, 17, 18 timeframe... since I will already be heading to the neighborhood, but I understand that the best rates are for the specified Jan 2,3,4 timeframe - so you girls have a blast wherever you end up! I hope to make it to a future one!

[sherri]

I prefer Miraval and I think $200 discount is very good. The date is fine with me. But if more people can come for another date another place, no problem. I like to see as many people as possible.

[Melinda]

Color me GUMBY.... I am flexible. Mirival does sound marvelous, but as I agree with Sherri, if we can get more participation on another date. I want to add thanks to you for all your efforts, no m atter where they lead us to relax.
Melinda

[StillHere]

Karen,

Greetings!!! We will be happy to hold your rooms for one week. We do have additional rooms to add to your block. We would love to host your program and as we discussed, Miraval would be an ideal destination for your group, so please let me know what we can do to make this happen.

Best regards,

Chang

[StillHere]

Karen,

Greetings from Miraval Life in Balance!!! Please note that our all inclusive package includes $110.00 credit per night or $330.00 for three night visit that can be applied towards Spa Treatments, Golf or One on One session with our Specialist. This credit can be used all in one day or spread out through two or three days. All the activities and classes that is list on the sample activity guide I sent you is included in the package prices.

Proposal:

Available Dates & Preferred Group Rates

Dates: January 2 - 5, 2008

Rates:
Deluxe Per Person Single Occupancy Run of House
$475.00 per person per night excluding 12% tax & 17.5% service fee
Deluxe Per Person Double Occupancy Run of House
$399.00 per person per night excluding 12% tax & 17.5% service fee

The Miraval Experience Package

The per-person price above is All Inclusive as follows:
v Round-trip Tucson Airport transfers
v Luxurious, casita-style accommodations
v Welcome tote bag and water bottle
v Three gourmet meals daily
v All snacks
v All non-alcoholic beverages
v One spa service*
OR
v One round of golf*
v Unlimited Activities including:
v Horseback Riding and other Equine Experiences
v Climbing Wall and other Adventure Activities
v Mountain Biking
v Hiking
v Nature & Photography
v Tennis
v Fitness
v Nutrition
v Meditation & Yoga Experiences
v Unlimited use of swimming pools, fitness center and tennis courts

Service charge includes all gratuities. No extra tipping is allowed at Miraval


A Little About Miraval

v Miraval is a luxury destination spa located 33 miles north of the
Tucson International Airport (45 minute travel time) in Catalina, Arizona.
v Our 100 casita-style accommodations are situated at the base of the majestic
Santa Catalina Mountains on 317 acres.
v Whatever your interests you will find unique experiences at Miraval.
o For the physically-minded, we offer an array of fitness classes,
including circuit training, body sculpting and aqua aerobics.
o Enjoy cooking demonstrations, nutrition and yoga, mountain biking,
hiking, rock climbing, or an early morning trail ride on horseback.
o Explore the limits of your group's comfort zone at the Quantum Leap
as you climb and jump from a 25' pole or learn focus techniques at
The Golf Club at Vistoso, a Tom Weiskopf course voted the number 6th golf course in Arizona.
o Miraval provides a fully-equipped, state of the-art fitness center,
two tennis courts, lap pool, horseback riding stables and croquet lawn.
v What do you expect from the #1 Destination Spa in the World?
The program of personal spa treatments at Miraval is among the most ambitious
and successful in the world. Whatever the desires of your group, our guides
will create, lead and assist with every activity.


Karen, I hope I've answered your questions and the above proposal will work better for you. As we discussed, I believe Miraval would be the ideal destination for you and your ladies to refocus, rejuvenate and rejoice. Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.

Best regards,


Chang Sim
Regional Director of Sales, Midwestern Region
csim@miravalresorts.com (mhtml:{3889711C-44E7-474B-AD8F-B728A4F41730}mid://00000046/!x-usc:mailto:csim@miravalresorts.com)
Direct 520-825-4977
Fax 520-825-5195

[Sheila]

Karen
Just to clarify
there is a almost 30% extra charge on top of the daily rate of 475.00 or 399.00, which would make the cost about $650.00 single or $530.00 double per night, correct?
Thanks

[StillHere]

Shelia, I come up w/ $625.00 and $525.00, but yes you are correct in the fact we need to add tax and service fee's onto the listed price. Yes, it a pricey place BUT WE ARE DEFINITELY WORTH IT! This trip, where ever we end up, will be my cancerversary gift to myself.

[weezie1053]

I got bumped off a flight last spring, and I have two free plane tickets to anwhere in the U.S. Can you please keep me in the loop on this trip. I have a grandson who lives with me whose birthday is in early January, but again keep me in the loop and let me know what is the final outcome insofar as dates and location.

Louise

[StillHere]

Louise, Did you vote for the later dates in Las Vegas if you can't make it on Jan 2,3,4. I started a new thread w/ a poll to see where we should go. Please see Thread titled "Vote for Resort & Dates for Retreat" and vote before 9/14. Thanks Karen

[StillHere]

Please see thread titled SPA changes - 2 retreats now planned for most current info. Thanks Karen