ONE TRIP, TWO WORLDS, INFINITE LUXURY
Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts and Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver offer a Preferred Way to Experience BC

Vancouver, BC - Offering the best of both worlds, Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts and Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver have created a special partnership that offers the enjoyment of the best things in life - savoury food, luxurious comforts, amazing scenery, culture, nightlife and adventure.

Both properties are members of the exclusive Preferred Boutique collection of hotels. Founded in 2005, Preferred Boutique embraces a philosophy of celebrating the distinctiveness of its member properties while uniting them through exceptional quality standards and personal service. It was through this connection the two properties came up with the idea to provide guests with a preferred way to experience super natural BC.

"When we had a group meeting of Preferred Boutique Properties earlier this year, John and I knew that combining efforts to develop a luxury package in this province with such stunning cities and scenery was a perfect formula for an extraordinary journey, said Jeremy Roncoroni, general manager of the Metropolitan Hotel.

"In fact, in my many years of operating Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts, from floating lodge to ultra-luxurious tent stays, we know our guests will often come via Vancouver, said John Caton, Managing Director of Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts, "so naturally, partnering with the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver made perfect sense."

The partnership works when guests book a three, four or seven night stay at Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts, and also book a pre or post visit to Vancouver. By choosing to stay at the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, they receive:

• Accommodation in a Luxury Suite at the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
• Limo pick up/drop off from the airport
• Welcoming reception of champagne and a selection of chef Ray Henry's canapés
• A special backpack that is stylish enough for the city yet versatile for use while out in the wilds of BC.
• Introduction to Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), including reimbursement of a MEC membership fee, should guests choose to "gear up" before their trip, or purchase some west coast wear to bring home.
• Hosted all inclusive dinner at the chef's table in the award-winning Diva at the Met
• Access to direct personal shopping service with Holt Renfrew
• VIP Access to the top nightclubs, Jag escorted
• Luggage Express service is available upon request
• Direct Airport check-in via the Met's Business Centre with Air Canada, Jazz, Westjet

Three, four and seven-night all-inclusive packages at Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts range in price from CDN$4750.00 - $9450.00 per person and include Vancouver, BC - Tofino return airfare, accommodation, all meals, snacks and beverages, spa massage treatments and guided activities.

The Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver package begins at CDN $1700.00 for a one-night stay, based on double occupancy. Rates for additional nights are available upon request.

Reservations for "One Trip, Two Worlds" package at the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver can be made when booking at Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts, by calling 1.888.333.5405 or the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver directly at 1.800.667.2300.

For more information on both resorts people may also go to:
www.wildretreat.com
www.metropolitan.com

Metropolitan Hotels (www.metropolitan.com) operates three luxury properties in Toronto and Vancouver, including the Metropolitan Toronto, the SoHo Metropolitan and the Metropolitan Vancouver. With more than 815 rooms, Metropolitan Hotels is committed to providing luxury accommodation for business and leisure travelers seeking an independent choice. As members of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the hotels offer the finest in distinctive accommodations, in addition to service and cuisine provided by their award-winning restaurants, Hemispheres and Lai Wah Heen (Metropolitan Toronto), Senses (SoHo Metropolitan), Diva at the Met (Metropolitan Vancouver) and most recently, Lai Toh Heen (mid-town Toronto).

Media contact:
Kate Rogers
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
604.602.7779
604.689.7044
krogers@metropolitan.com

Deirdre Campbell, Tartan Public Relations
Clayoquot Wilderness Resorts
250-592-3838
250-882-9199
deirdre@tartanpr.com