To celebrate the launch of the New Relais & Chateaux Guide Book 2016, Taste of the World, Infinitely Xara invited members of the local press, editors, bloggers and other Maltese personalities to lunch at the de Mondion restaurant at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux.

"It is a great honour to be a Relais & Chateaux member and we believe that we embody 'the vision' as well as the 'family spirit' that Relais & Chateaux bases its foundations upon," said Infinitely Xara managing director Justin Zammit Tabona.

Embracing diversity is a key identity to Relais & Chateaux. Placing prime importance on two timeless traditions, cuisine and hospitality, they have single-handedly contributed to the happiness and fellowship and the art of living well - L'Art de Vivre as it is referred to by the French. What makes this franchise so unique is a devotion to rich cultural history and hospitality around the world and the wonderful varieties of cuisines within it - All around the world, unique in the world.

It is with this vision for a fairer, healthier and happier world the Relais & Chateaux family will serve as a catalyst and inspiration, making this world better through cuisine, hospitality and our relentless pursuit for l'Art de Vivre.

The Relais & Chateaux vision

In keeping with the sense of unity and family spirit, Relais & Chateaux properties from around the Mediterranean generously offered gift vouchers of a two-night stay, as prizes for the event. This added to the fun and excitement of the afternoon as the winners will now have the opportunity to visit other Relais & Chateaux properties outside Malta and experience the vision and family spirit for themselves.

Relais & Chateaux is an association that embodies a vision of unity. This enterprise bases its foundations upon making a better world through cuisine and hospitality.  Representative of 530 outstanding properties; with independent owners, Maitres du Maisons and Chefs, Relais & Chateaux strives to be true artisans of this eloquent trade. What makes this franchise so unique is their devotion to rich cultural history and hospitality around the world, and the wonderful varieties of cuisines within it; 'All around the world, unique in the world.'

Embracing diversity is a key identity to Relais & Chateaux. Placing prime importance on two timeless traditions, cuisine and hospitality, they have singlehandedly contributed to the happiness and fellowship and the art of living well; 'L'Art de Vivre' as it is referred to by the French. They recognise this attitude to be critical to humanity.

The 5c's are what lead the Relais &Chateaux, which allows them to strengthen their ambitions on a global scale. Charm, Courtesy, Character, Cuisine, Calme, are reflective of what Relais & Chateaux Properties express to the individual experiences of their guests, suppliers, staff and local partners.

Infinitely Xara comprises The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux, Palazzo de Piro and The Xara Lodge.  The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux was voted one of the world's top 10 castle hotels by Fox News in 2012, underlining the leap that this Mediterranean hospitality icon has made as a must-visit destination. The hotel has been featured in the world's leading style and glamour magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair.

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