Luxury hospitality company, The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has launched a new series of "Once in a Lifetime" travel collections starting this month.

These specially tailored experiences will take discerning travelers to all corners of the globe, offering a privileged number of guests the unique opportunity to stay at a destination's most prestigious addresses and access to its most desirable and often inaccessible shopping, dining and entertainment experiences.

A different destination will be revealed by LHW at the beginning of each month and will be available to members of The Leading Hotels of the World's 'Leaders Clu' on a first come, first served basis.

Entry to the Leaders Club is completely cost free and anyone can register at www.lhw.com to receive a host of benefits and privileges that come with membership.

The first of these 'Once in a lifetime' travel collections is an opulent 3-day jaunt to Paris where guests can enjoy three nights of exceptional luxury in the legendary "Coco Chanel Suite" at the Ritz Paris.

Still complete with the legendary designer's own furniture including original rare Coromandel screens and magnificent art and antique pieces, as well as views of the city's famous Place Vendôme, the Coco Chanel Suite is the pinnacle of prestige in the City of Lights. Part of the programme will also include a private tour of Mme Chanel's private apartments on Rue Cambon and the Chanel store on Place Vendôme.

Private guided tours will extend to iconic landmarks such as the Louvre Museum, Trocadéro, Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and Chateau de Versailles. Gourmet dining will be presented at some of the city's finest restaurants including Jules Verne atop the Eiffel Tower and the celebrated Pierre Gagnaire.

Also included is an exclusively tailored degustation menu, with premium wines, at the Ritz Paris itself designed by two Michelin starred chef Michel Roth.

A luxury river cruise, a Parisian cabaret, a private tour of Veuve Cliquot vineyards and tastings of their most celebrated vintages – followed by lunch at the world renowned Les Crayères restaurant in Champagne, and appointments at top designer boutiques will make this an experience of a lifetime.

The Ritz Paris Collection is available for booking from 1st October 2010 will be open to five couples from the Asia/Pacific region.

In addition to "Once in a Lifetime", LHW offers Leaders Club members a number of year-round benefits and promotions.

Its 2010 rewards programme includes, a complimentary one-night stay at any Leading Hotel for those who complete five stays at a minimum of two Leading Hotels by the end of 2010.

For more information about the above Ritz Paris experience, please contact your travel professional or The Leading Hotels of the World representative by quoting 'X12' and your Leaders Club membership number.

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