Experience the flamboyant surroundings of Stuart monarchs William III and Mary II, the first Royal residents of the palace, and enjoy the suite of ornate rooms in which the young Princess Victoria grew up. The palace’s current exhibitions can also be explored: Diana, Fashion and Style, and The Last Debutantes. Then enjoy a main course and glass of wine each at the esteemed Chez Gerard. Location: London (South East) Agenda: The Palace opens at 10 am, and you are welcome to start your tour at any time. After exploring this historical gem, you may head over to the nearby Chez Gerard for a delicious main course and glass of wine each. You may take your lunch between 12 noon and 6pm. Building on the success of the heritage and quality reputation that Chez Gerard has created over the past 25 years, the Brasserie Chez Gerard menu draws on French influences from around the globe from Morocco, Montreal, Italy (particularly the borders that touch France!) to New Orleans utilizing spices and flavours, blending them to create a contemporary, lighter, more diverse menu. All bookings are subject to availability. Please note that the current exhibitions (Diana, Fashion and Style and The Last Debutantes) are on until 31 January 2010.
Price:£93.5
The word Sanook means Enjoy Yourself in Thai and the Sanook Spa, based within Soho’s Courthouse Kempinski Hotel, certainly provides facilities and treatments given over to your total enjoyment and well being. The Inspire Spa Day includes a Karin Herzog facial,?mini pedicure and manicure, mini neck and shoulder massage and use of the spa’s swimming pool, and sauna. Location: Central London (South East) Agenda: The Sanook Spa is open daily from 8am until 8pm. Your Inspire Spa Day includes: * Mini Karin Herzog Facial * Mini Pedicure * Mini Manicure * Mini Neck & Shoulder Massage *Use of the swimming pool, sauna, and relaxation area * Total treatment time for each person is approximately one hour and 45 minutes. Both of you will receive all of the above.
Located in London’s vibrant Bankside, Vinopolis is a great two and a half acre attraction. This Vinopolis?Vineyard package has been designed with the more adventurous visitor in mind. Included is a self-guided tour of the extensive premises, a ?How to Taste Wine’ session lasting around twenty minutes, 5 regular wine tastings, a Bombay Sapphire cocktail, 2?premium wine?tastings, 3 rum tastings?plus a Vinopolis Tasting Notebook to take away. Location: London (South East) Agenda: On arrival at the venue you will receive: a self-guided Vinopolis tour; a ?How to Taste Wine’ session, lasting around 20 minutes, where a wine professional teaches you how to appreciate wine; 5 regular wine tastings; a Bombay Sapphire cocktail;?2 premium wine tastings, 3 rum tastings?;?and a Vinopolis??Tasting Notebook’.
Rowhill Grange is the ideal location to completely relax and unwind. The facilities are world class and form the perfect setting to completely indulge. You and a friend will have full use of the spa facilities including the gymnasium, aerobics classes, exercise pool and therapy pool with underwater massage beds. You can experience the Japanese shower and therapeutic waterfall or go straight to the jacuzzi for some well deserved heat treatment. Location: Kent (South East) Agenda: Your day includes full use of spa facilities, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam rooms, gymnasium, aerobics classes and a two course luncheon. Additional treatments such as Facials and Body massage can be booked (at additional cost) by the recipient.
The ultimate get-a-way. With 9 acres of private grounds setting the scene you will soon learn the staff are there to ensure you completely indulge yourself. Location: Kent (South East) Agenda: You and a friend?will have full use of the extensive spa facilities and will also both receive a back, neck and shoulder massage. But it doesn’t stop there. There is also a Vitality Facial, Foot Ritual (which includes pressure point massage of the lower legs and feet) and a Mini Manicure! A two course lunch makes the day complete. This day is simply about relaxing.
Set amidst over 650 acres of beautiful parkland, once part of the estate of Hensol Castle – a grade 1 listed 17th Century stately home – Wales’ Vale Hotel is the ideal choice for a day of indulgent pampering. The Pampering Spa Day includes use of the extensive leisure facilities, including gymnasium, indoor pool, squash and tennis courts, sauna, steam rooms and whirlpool bath, a light lunch, 10 percent discount on retail purchases and you will each receive a 1 hour Relax and Restore package, which includes a back massage,?cleansing facial and scalp treatment. Location: Near Cardiff (Wales) Agenda: Your Pampering Day at The Vale includes: *Full use of the leisure facilities which include a state of the art gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, sauna, steam rooms and whirlpool bath. *Light lunch (special menu) *Towelling robe to use during your visit *10 percent discount on any retail purchases made during your visit *1 hour Relax?and Restore package which includes calming facial and scalp treatment, plus a stress relieving and relaxing back massage?which uses?warmed Equilibrium Rebalance Oil of Ylang Ylang, hints of Mandarin and Rosewood
With hundreds of years of royal history, Kensington Palace was remodelled by Sir Christopher Wren in 1689. Other notable residents include George II, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria who was born there. In more recent times, the palace became the residence of Diana, Princess of Wales from 1981 to 1997. After your tour, make your way to the Orangery where your afternoon tea includes salmon sandwiches, scones and glass of Champagne. Location: Kensington, London (South East) Agenda: On arrival you are free to take the audio tour and visit the Royal Ceremonial Dress collection and the magnificent State Apartments. After your tour, make your way to the Queen Anne Orangery in the grounds for a tea with cake, scones, sandwiches and Champagne. The whole experience will last 2-3 hours.
This fantastic short break includes Eurostar travel to and from Paris as well as two nights accommodation in a three star hotel plus continental breakfast. So the only thing you will need to worry about this holiday is whether to do Disneyland, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eifle Tower, the Louvre, the Musee D’Orsay or just concentrate on shopping. Location: Departs London St Pancras (South East) for Paris (France) Agenda: Trains depart from London?St Pancras?and arrive in Paris Gare Du Nord.?Prior to departure you will recieve detailed instructions on how to get to your accommodation. Your itinerary once you get to Paris is entirely at your discretion. THE PRICE DISPLAYED IS THE FULL COST FOR TWO PEOPLE.
Do ghosts really exist? Are you brave enough to find out? If so, put your money where your mouth is and take part in a real live ghost hunt at some of the most haunted locations in the UK. Learn all about the fascinating history of the venue, conduct late night vigils and use real ghost hunting equipment to detect any paranormal activity you encounter. The perfect gift for anyone looking for the ultimate chill. Location: Selected locations UK Wide – these have historically included Aberdeen (Scotland), Cornwall (South West), Cambridgeshire, Berkshire, Essex, Hampshire, Sussex (South East), Lancashire, Yorkshire (North) and many more Agenda: Your experience starts with a psychic workshop where the Medium demonstrates their abilities and you are also shown how the ghost hunting devices are used. Then a thrilling ghost walk hopes to reveals the venue’s spooky history. Small teams of investigators take in turn carrying out vigils throughout the experience armed with ghost hunting equipment and an investigation pack. After the vigils it’s back to camp to discuss your findings with the rest of the group and a hot beverage. Most experiences start at 7pm and finishes around 7am, some locations finish around the earlier time of 2.30am.
Enjoy a regal banquet and an exciting array of live entertainment by flickering torch light in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just minutes from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Join King Henry VIII and his special guests who will perform a show of festive pageantry that includes duelling knights, incredible magic and feats of strength. Unlimited beer and wine will be served during your meal by wenches and after the four-course banquet and show, there is music and dancing until late. Location: London (South East) Agenda: On arrival, you will be shown to your table by your costumed wench. The medieval themed entertainment then begins as you are served a four course meal during which you can enjoy unlimited wine and beer. After dessert, the entertainment continues with a disco which finishes at 11.30pm.
