FS Insurance Group

FS Insurance Board Meeting
May 16-18, 2012
Majestic Hotel and Spa
Barcelona, Spain

 

¡Bienvenidos! - Welcome to Spain!

 

Spain, with its complexities and contrasts that suprise at every turn, from its art museums and its tapas bars to its beaches, is a country that will readily please anyone who visits it. All the tempting postcard fantasy pictures are there in reality, side-by-side with other, less-expected ones. The contrasts, the colors, and the vibrant spirit of the place will stay with you for a long time.

 

 

Interested in see what Spain has to offer you?

 

We can help you choose from escorted sightseeing or self-drive excursions.

 

Accommodations range from historical hotels with charm and character to posh modern properties with all the right amenities.  In Spain, there’s always a bed that just right for you!

 

Under special arrangement with Fete Accompli, Court Travel is delighted to assist all attending members with their travel plans to Spain.  We urge you not to delay!

 

For us to begin work on your holiday, the following fees apply: 

 

  • "Early Bird Special" Trip Planning until March 1, 2012:  $50/ per couple
     
  • "Trip Consults" Trip Planning after  March 1, 2012:  $100/per couple
     
  • "Late Comers" Trip Planning after April 1, 2012:  $150/per couple

 

For all other applicable fees, please see our Menu of Services for more information.

 

 

*To download and complete your attendance form, click here.

 

** Important Information - All passports must be valid for travel thru December 1st, 2012 (need to renew or apply for a passport?  Click here.)

 

 

Click the links to view detailed maps:

 

Spain                                                                    Barcelona

                                                            

Hotel Information:

 

Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona

Paseo de Gracia,  70

08007 Barcelona Spain

Phone: + 34 93 488 17 17

Fax:     + 34 93 487 43 20

Website:   http://www.hotelmajestic.es

 

Guest Rooms Features & Amenities

The amazing new Deluxe rooms of Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona are decorated in an elegant, classical style. Bright natural light and a harmony of colors, textures and materials create a welcoming and tranquil atmosphere. All rooms are equipped to the highest standards and offer a professional service that guarantees the comfort of the guests.

  • Air conditioning and heating controlled individually.
  • Writing desk
  • Fully stocked mini-bar
  • Safe
  • Marble bathroom with bath, shower with rain effects .
  • Hairdryer, mirror, bathrobes, slippers and toiletries.
  • Flat screen TV
  • Daily turndown service
  • Free access to gym and swimming pool located on 10th floor with stunning views over the city.
  • 24 hour Room service.
  • WI-FI Internet connection.

 

Majestic Spa

Focus on yourself, on your body and your mind. If you want to feel pampered, or even spoiled, give yourself a treat and come to Majestic Spa, the best place to start your day or to relax after work, shopping or sightseeing.  Close your eyes. Forget about your daily worries and the fast paced rhythm of your life.

 

Pool and Solarium

Enjoy a relaxing swim in our rooftop outdoor pool after a long day of work or a busy day of shopping and walk around the city. The pool is dominated by a colored mural by Philip Stanton that helps to further embellish the incredible views of Barcelona. It also has a solarium so you can dry off in the sun, tan, relax, and have a snack or a soft drink while admiring the most spectacular views over Barcelona's highlights.

 

Majestic Fitness

Maintaining good health is the most important gift we can give ourselves. We have at your service the newest equipment in weight training and cardiovascular machines for a complete workout. Plus TV and background music at your service. Hours daily from 7 am to 9pm.

Restaurants

 

Drolma  Restaurant

Awarded since 2002 with one star by the prestigious Michelin Guide, our restaurant has become one of Barcelona’s most highly-rated dining places. Capable of delighting the most exquisite palates with a menu that changes seasonally, its chef, Fermí Puig, has created a whole World of culinary tastes and sensations.

 

Condal Restaurant

This cozy and comfortable restaurant offers you several options throughout the day.

Breakfast Buffet:  Enjoy a full range of fresh products, with suggestions for every taste: muesli and cereals, fruit, fresh juices, sausages, smoked, selected pastries, eggs, chef's specialities and more.

Lunch:  Restaurant Condal is launching its new executive menu. An attractive offer made by a starter, main course and dessert to choose from 8 different options. It is the ideal choice for those who enjoy good gastronomy and outstanding quality service.

Dinner:  Our chef, Jordi Conesa, invites you to discover the Mediterranean cuisine with an elaborated menu prepared with the best quality products. A good choice to dine in good company, in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere with seasonal dishes and a exquisite preparation.

 

The Majestic Hotel and Spa also offers a piano bar and a pool bar.

 

Room nights at the hotel are being held from May 14-May 21. Consult your agent at Court Travel for booking details.

Sightseeing in Spain

Don't miss the following:

(For more information about Spain, visit Court Travel's online destination library here.)

 

Madrid, Spain, strikes a balance between constant, almost chaotic motion and uncompromising leisure. Madrilenos, as Madrid's residents are called, seem always to be on the go, except when they're taking long breaks to eat, drink and enjoy life. The competing urges to move or sit for hours are cleverly reconciled in the Madrid institution known as ir de tapas, which entails leisurely hopping from one tapas bar to the next. Look especially for the following sights: Sights—The central and symbolic Puerta del Sol (Gate of the Sun); the lovely Plaza Mayor; Palacio Real de El Pardo and the nearby statue-lined Plaza de Oriente; the monumental arch that is Puerta de Alcala; the 18th-century fountains along Paseo del Prado. Madrid is a museum city and very much a nocturnal city: there's almost more to do in the early hours than in the daytime, so be sure to experience this side of Madrid as well.

 

Barcelona, Spain, is inextricably linked to the architecture of Antoni Gaudi. His most famous and unfinished masterpiece, the Church of Sagrada Familia, is the emblem of the city. Like the church, Barcelona takes traditional ideas and presents them in new, even outrageous, forms. And the city's bursts of building and innovation give the impression that it's still being conceived. Both the cathedral and the city can be tough places to get a handle on, yet their complexity is invigorating rather than forbidding. Barcelona is a place to visit as much for its energetic, cosmopolitan character as for its unusual attractions. Barcelona, like Madrid, is very nocturnal, and nightlife options abound. The city is capital of a region called Catalonia, which some may be surprised to learn has its own language, Catalan, a Romance language that has co-official status alongside Castilian (Spanish).

 

Seville, Spain requires at least a two-night stay to absorb its captivating atmosphere. It's full of twisting, narrow streets overhung by balconies, grand churches, beautiful gardens, squares and parks. It is home to one of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals, the Alcazar or royal residence, and is the spiritual home of the traditional Flamenco dance. Seville is about 245 miles southwest of Madrid.

 

The Costa del Sol has some of the finest beaches in Spain. Lying 260 miles south of Madrid, the famous Sun Coast area officially stretches along the Mediterranean from Nerja (east of Malaga) to Gibraltar. In this area, expect lots of high-rise condominiums and hotels, and a wide selection of golf courses, tennis clubs, casinos, discos and outdoor cafes. Deep-sea fishing and sailing are popular in the waters off the coast. Malaga and Marbella are two of the better-known destinations in the area, but there are a number of towns to play in.

 

Granada, Spain: Visit here primarily to see the magnificent Alhambra and Generalife. The complex of palaces, fortress and gardens (built between the 13th and 15th centuries by the Nasrid dynasty) is a must-see. Plan to spend the better part of a day touring it. During warmer months, the palaces are open at night. Although you won't be able to see the architectural ornamentation as clearly, the atmosphere is incredible and there are fewer visitors then. Viewing the Court of the Myrtles and the Court of the Lions by moonlight is something you'll remember for the rest of your life.

 

Toledo, Spain, a beautiful hilltop city on the Tagus River, has a long history. It was the capital of Roman Spain, center of the Visigoth kingdom, imperial capital under Carlos V and manufacturing center of high-quality Toledo steel and swords (cheap imitations of which are still sold locally). The city is also a great place for a stroll, as the strong Muslim, Jewish, and Christian influences are evident in the narrow winding streets. In 1986, UNESCO named Toledo a World Heritage Site. Architectural highlights include the vast, awe-inspiring Gothic cathedral, the Alcazar, the Cristo de la Luz Mosque, Sinagoga de Santa Maria la Blanca, Sinagoga del Transito (serves as the Sephardim Museum) and the tiny Chapel of St. Tome, which houses El Greco's The Burial of the Conde de Orgaz, which many consider his finest painting. Fans of El Greco should stop by the Casa-Museo de El Greco.

  
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