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Heart’s Red Velvet Car Tour made an off ramp exit to the Las Vegas Hilton recently, and the siren sisters – Nan and Ann Wilson – not only broke into song from their 34 year catalog of hits, but their band turned the old and famous stage into a Rockola marathon to a sold out theater.

Heart’s entourage of artistes is promoting their first album in years and only the second album in about 15 years, with the title track the same entitlement as the album, “Red Velvet Car.” I am sure hot rodders will soon be adding the album cover’s emblemized red heart wrapped in grill chrome to their coupes soon, too.

Ann explains the new album’s title: “We write many songs about relationships, and one of the deepest relationship is friendship. A friend is someone that gets up at four in the morning to pick your ass up when no one else will. That’s a Red Velvet Car friendship.”

During the 1970s disco era Nancy and Ann came out full throttle with hit after hit of solid granite rock, and they performed most of them this evening, including “Barracuda”, “Even it Up”, “What About Love”, “Heartless”, “Straight On For You”, and the gentler “Dog and Butterfly”.

While the band wiped off the perspiration and Ann gave her trademark voice a brief rest, the spotlights melted over golden-hair Nan on acoustic guitar with a lead in to the album’s first hit, “Hey You,” which debuted at #10 on the Bill Board charts.

I must say the road worthy band was studio tight all the way through the two hour set. The concert was sort of a reprise of all their hits as an introduction for the numerous younger fans in the audience to experience the dynamic, dramatic and strength of voice of the Seattle sister team; yes Ann and Nan are true sisters, and Nan says they are the best of friends, and I lay odds they are Red Velvet Car friends.

The venerable Las Vegas show room theater has one of the most outstanding sound systems in town,  Click album cover to purchase the Red Velvet Car album.

Get your tickets now for the next outstanding Blues performer at the Hilton, Charlie Wilson with special guests O’Neal and Cherelle. The Thanksgiving shows are November 26 and 27th. Also, get your tickets early for the popular Andy Williams Christmas show on December 23 and 24th. For tickets or to stay at the Las Vegas Hilton visit www.lvhilton.com

- Feature by Webbanstand.com and  Jetsetters Magazine Editor, Kriss Hammond.

Discover the delights of Ireland and enjoy the perfect honeymoon-with-a-difference courtesy of the Dromoland Collection, which comprises two of Ireland’s most magnificent five-star resorts.

The four night package is the perfect mini-moon – ideal for those who have limited time off or want a short break closer to home to soak up the newlywed spirit before heading off on a long-haul holiday.

Couples can enjoy two nights at the majestic Dromoland Castle in County Clare and two nights at the chic Castlemartyr Resort in County Cork, for £1195 per person enjoying exceptional resort amenities at both and wonderful chauffer-driven jaunts to some of Ireland’s best-loved sights; making this a truly memorable visit.

When you arrive at Dromoland Castle, you’ll find chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne in your Queen Anne room – making you feel just like one of the many Hollywood A-listers or royalty that have visited this world-renowned castle hotel. Take your time over a leisurely full Irish breakfast and explore this romantic setting before being whisked off by your dedicated driver to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher – known as Ireland’s most romantic spot and the country’s nomination for the ‘new wonders of the world’.

Enjoy lunch at this breathtaking location before heading back through the mesmerizing landscape of the Burren National Park. Back at the hotel, you can choose from three couples’ activities including falconry, a golf lesson or a pampering spa treatment together.

The package also includes one candlelit dinner in the exquisitely elegant Earl of Thomond restaurant.

The following two nights will be spent at Castlemartyr Resort, under two and half hours’ scenic drive away, in a sumptuous Manor House State Room with silk-lined walls and beautiful furnishings, boasting stunning views over the lake and meadows and Champagne and handmade chocolates awaiting your arrival. You’ll enjoy a leisurely Irish breakfast each morning and dinner one evening in The Bell Tower restaurant, with its delicious menu of locally-sourced produce.

During your stay at Castlemartyr Resort your chauffeur will drive you to the famous Blarney Castle to kiss the iconic blarney stone or to the Cobh Heritage Centre, a fascinating museum dedicated to Irish emigration.

On your return journey you’ll have the chance to sample some of the world’s most famous Irish whiskey, with a guided tour of The Jameson’s Distillery at Midleton, which is responsible for the majority of all whiskey produced in Ireland today.

On your return to the resort you’ll be ready to relax at the impressive spa and wellness centre where you can indulge in a His & Hers massage – the ultimate romantic treat!

The Dromoland Collection Honeymoon Package costs £1195 per person based on two nights at each resort* with full Irish breakfast each morning, one dinner at each property, Champagne and chocolates on arrival, chauffeur-driven tours and couples’ activities and spa treatments.

For bookings and further details on honeymoons with Dromoland Collection call 0800 056 7434 or visit www.dromoland.ie

Fly to Shannon International Airport which is just a twenty-minute drive from Dromoland Castle, with flights on offer from eight UK airports, or to Cork Airport which is close to Castlemartyr Resort, with a choice of 11 regional departure airports.

For the best deals visit www.aerlingus.com  or www.ryanair.com

*Please note that price listed is total price per person for four nights, split across the two resorts.

For more information about Ireland visit http://www.discoverireland.com or for a free vacation planning kit call the NY office at 800/223-6470. Read Ireland feature stories from Jetsetters Magazine.

South Lakeland Parks, the north-west’s leading holiday park operator, is offering £99 holidays on winter breaks in the lakes for all the family.

Between 1st November 2010 and 14th January 2011 South Lakeland Parks is offering family breaks in the Lake District for just £99 in a Superior Caravan or for a Classic Lodge readers can pay £199.

This includes accommodation for up to six people with no hidden extras.

The price even includes the use of leisure facilities at White Cross Bay which features an indoor heated swimming pool, bar, games arcade, restaurant, shop, Jacuzzi and sauna.

Visitors can choose between a weekend break which commences on a Friday for three nights or a mid week break, commencing on a Monday for four nights.

The choice of locations includes South Lakeland Parks’ three premier sites in the Lake District – Fallbarrow, White Cross Bay and Limefitt for caravan breaks and White Cross Bay for lodges.

For full details of the parks including facilities and to see photographs of the accommodation visit www.slholidays.co.uk

For terms and conditions and to book a holiday on this fantastic offer call 015395

The Hop Farm in Paddock Wood announces plans to expand and add new dynamic attractions to its popular Christmas experience ‘Santa’s Magical Kingdom’, which will open its doors for the second year from 13 November until Christmas Eve 2010.

Santa’s Magical Kingdom will be even bigger this year with 11 different undercover areas inside the Hop Farm. New for 2010 will be a multi sensory 4D cinema adventure and an interactive ice walk way.

The event will be designed to take families on a journey through the Kingdom with Santa’s elves to enjoy traditional festive activities including meeting real reindeer and writing letters to Santa which are whisked away up the post office chimney. Children can enjoy interactive fun with the elves in the craft workshop before listening to Mother Christmas bringing festive stories to life in her story room.

Families will also have a very special and private meeting with Santa in his study where children and their parents will be able to take home a Christmas present.

The festive adventure will have a modern twist this year with the latest technology in 4D multi sensory cinema which uses 3D plus special effects.

Families can also watch ice cracking and kick the ice around on the new interactive special effect ice walkway.

Plus, additional new attractions are planned for this year and these will be posted on the Santa’s Magical Kingdom website when they are finalised.

As well as the activities visitors can walk through beautifully created winter scenes including a snow covered forest and the North Pole.

Outside the Kingdom professional lighting will transform the Hop Farm and families can ride on a full size Victorian Carousel.

The magic starts on 13th November and Santa’s Magical Kingdom will be open at weekends and during school holidays until Christmas Eve.

New Chief Executive Officer of The Hop Farm Carl Partridge said, “By creating Santa’s Magical Kingdom on a much grander scale this year we are giving families a very unique attraction, mixing traditional values with new state of the art technology, to give Kent an unrivalled Christmas experience.”

Santa’s Magical Kingdom is open: 13,14,20,21,27, 28 November and 4,5,10,11,12,17,18,19 and 20 – 24 (inclusive) December

The all inclusive Christmas tickets are now on sale at £27.50 per person between 13 November and 5 December and £35 per person between 10 December and 24 December 2010. School parties and group concessions available.

To book please call 01622 872068 or visit

www.santasmagicalkingdom.co.uk

to find out more about the experience.

Santa’s Magical Kingdom is at The Hop Farm, Beltring, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6PY. The Hop Farm is an hour’s drive from London with free coach parking close to the entrance.

Titan HiTours (0800 988 5858, www.titanhitours.co.uk ), the escorted tours specialist, has unveiled its brand new Cruise & Tour brochure for 2011.

The programme encompasses an extensive selection of ocean cruises combined with imaginative, land-based touring packages that takes in every possible point of the compass from Alaska to Antarctica.

With highlights ranging from the splendour of a stylish cruise around the British Isles on the new Queen Elizabeth to a passage through the Panama Canal – as well as a wide choice of no-fly cruises with direct departures from UK seaports – the Cruise & Tour programme presents an unrivalled choice of exciting holidays afloat combined with the quality, high standards and value for money for which Titan HiTours is renowned.

A particular high point of the Cruise Collection is the introduction of no less than 14 brand new itineraries that have been added to the brochure for the first time.

The most accessible of these is the 17-day Rocky Mountaineer and Deluxe Alaskan Voyage, which has a total of 14 possible departure dates between May and September, 2011.

The journey begins with an overland adventure through the Rocky Mountains via scenic Lake Louise and Jasper National Park, before boarding the Rocky Mountaineer train service through the pristine Canadian wilderness to the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Vancouver.

From here, the journey continues aboard the deluxe MS Zuiderdam along the Alaskan seaboard, with plenty of opportunities to spot whales, eagles and glaciers along the way during the seven-night voyage.

This holiday costs from £2,845 per person to include flights, transfers, some meals (full-board on the cruise), sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary, port taxes and the VIP Home Departure Service.

The popular VIP Home Departure Service, which collects customers from – and returns them to – their own front door was previously only available to clients based in mainland England and Wales but has now been extended to cover mainland Scotland,

The Channel Islands and Northern Ireland and allows for every client to be picked up from their home address, transferred to their departure point and returned to their own front door at the end of their holiday at no extra cost.

With those in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Island entitled to a home pick-up and door-to-door transfer to their nearest regional airport, plus free domestic flights to the London airports to connect with any international departure (or free onward connections to the major seaports for clients taking an ex-UK cruise).

Another new addition with plenty of possible departure dates (11 in total) is the 8-day Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Islands itinerary, which incorporates a brief stay in this fabled city (known romantically as the Pearl of the Adriatic) with a voyage along the stunningly beautiful Dalmatian coastline.

A particular highlight of this holiday is the ship’s small size; the MV Adriatic Queen only carries a maximum of 25 guests on each sailing, with the ship being chartered exclusively for Titan HiTours customers.

This ensures an intimate and relaxed onboard ambiance, allowing passengers to savour the natural beauty and rich history of the coastline and its many islands in the uncrowded company of like-minded travellers.

The holiday costs from £995 per person, to include flights, transfers, half-board accommodation, sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary, port taxes and the VIP Home Departure Service.

Perhaps one of the most exciting experiences of any voyage will be the journey between two oceans along The Awe-Inspiring Panama Canal, which is another new addition to the 2011 brochure. Starting with a brief stay in Miami’s iconic South Beach, the cruise ship Coral Princess departs from nearby Fort Lauderdale and continues through the Caribbean Sea to Cartagena and onwards for a daytime transit through the Panama Canal. Emerging in the Pacific Ocean, the adventure continues along the Mexican coastline until finally ending in Los Angeles.

There are a total of eight departure dates for this cruise, with prices starting at £2,395 per person, to include flights, transfers, most meals (full-board on the cruise), sight-seeing tours as detailed in the itinerary, port taxes and the VIP Home Departure Service.

Those looking to avoid the cost and hassle of jetting away on their holidays might prefer the brochure’s wide selection of no-fly cruises, which involve direct departures from the UK’s major seaports. There are a total of five brand new no-fly cruise itineraries in the brochure, of which the closest to home is the 11-day Queen Elizabeth Maiden Around the British Isles cruise, which has to be booked by 30 November 2010 for a departure from Southampton on 2 September 2011.

Circumnavigating the British mainland aboard Cunard’s latest ship with stops along the way include Edinburgh, Invergordon, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin, Cork and St Peter Port with a full programme of excursions being available at each port of call. Prices start from £1,645 per person for a standard inside stateroom and include 10 nights full-board accommodation, all port taxes and the VIP Home Departure Service.

Also priced from £1,095 per person is the 9-day Fjordland Adventure cruise, which departs from Dover on 1 July, 2011 for a crossing of the North Sea and exploration of Norway’s stunning coastal fjords. The first port of call is the historic town of Stavanger before the ship continues in its discovery of the majestic and seemingly pristine fjords.

Highlights include an optional excursion aboard the Flam railway, which climbs nearly 3,000 feet to the village of Myrdal via mountain tunnels and thundering waterfalls.

The price includes full-board accommodation on the Black Watch, an excursion in Stavanger, all port taxes and the VIP Home Departure Service.

Customers in need of a sunshine fix after the long, cold winter might opt for one of two cruises to Iberian destinations, the first of which is the 13-day Canary Islands Easter Cruise which departs from Southampton on 15 April, 2011 (from £1,195 per person). Taking in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon and the sunshine islands of Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Madeira, this leisurely cruise also includes five full days at sea, giving guests plenty of time to relax and take advantage of the ship’s many facilities. This is closely followed by the 11-day Springtime Iberian Sunshine itinerary (from £995 per person), which departs Southampton over the Easter weekend on 23 April with stops in Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Gibraltar.

Both prices include full-board accommodation, all port taxes and the VIP Home Departure Service.

For details or to book call Titan HiTours on 0800 988 5858 or visit the website
www.titanhitours.co.uk

Puglia, the heel of the great boot of Italy is still largely untouched by mass tourism and Essential Italy is delighted to add these beautiful accommodation options in Puglia to their portfolio for the new season.

Masseria Fumarola – http://www.essentialitaly.co.uk/puglia_hotels_masseria-fumarola.php

Newly opened in July this year, Masseria Fumarola is a really chic hotel with exceptionally friendly staff. Set in magnificent grounds on the edge of the pretty baroque town of Martina Franca, this masseria has been superbly restored with careful and sympathetic renovations The 15 rooms are dotted around the beautifully kept gardens in groups, lending a super, spacious feeling. Standard rooms, junior suites and suites are all alike in that they offer a lounge area plus a furnished outside area – the main difference being that the junior suites and suites are often big enough to dance in.

The fabulous swimming pool is surrounded by chestnut and olive trees, providing a little shade during the hot hours of the day, and you will also find an al-fresco bar serving cool drinks and snacks throughout the day. Six acres of woodland within the confines of the masseria are at guests disposal.

Location: Martina Franca 2 kms, Ceglie Messapica 20kms, Ostuni 28kms, Taranto 33kms, Savelletri beach 30kms, Brindisi 80kms, Bari 90kms
Price: From £72 per person per night B&B

Lalapanzi, near Ostuni (sleeps 6 – http://www.essentialitaly.co.uk/puglia_villas_lalapanzi.php

Many old trulli have been converted but few to the standard of Lalapanzi. The owners have ensured that this trullo maintains many of the local features and yet incorporates a contemporary feel and modern comforts.

The beautiful pool which has been constructed from local Puglian stone with India sandstone terracing ensuring it blends in with the natural surroundings, makes this outstanding property a benchmark for quality accommodation in Puglia.

An 18 hole, PGA designed Championship golf course is located at San Domenico near Fasano and scuba diving is also available in a local harbour at Villa Nova.

Location: Cisternino 7kms, Ostuni 7kms, Bari 70kms, Brindisi 40kms
Price: From £1080 – £2100 per week

There has never been a better time to come and enjoy the beauty of the Sultanate of Oman.

Apart from its diverse landscape and rich culture, Oman not offers even more reasons to visit with an amazing array of performing arts, sporting and cultural events running from November 2010 to April 2011.

In December, we play host to the 2nd Asian Beach Games- the first major international sporting event to come to Oman.

See athletes from 45 countries compete in beach and water sports.

The Muscat Festival then returns in January-February 2011, with the very popular cultural village, demonstrations of the traditional arts, as well as the Muscat Fashion Week and Oman Food Festival.

Add in the Tour of Oman cycle race, the Extreme Sailing World Championships and performances by the Oman Royal Opera and Symphony Orchestra to make your visit even more memorable.

Discover about this the unprecedented time in the Sultanate’s history and understand why beauty has an address.

VOLCANIC ASH DASH – BOOKINGS HOT UP

Erna Low have received a welcome and very positive reaction to their volcano message this winter, as thousands of skiers had their Easter holidays thrown into turmoil in April, following the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull.

With this in mind, the focus this season is on eliminating the risks and avoiding the pitfalls of air travel as much as possible. As Joanna Yellowlees-Bound, CEO of Erna Low, comments

“Booking a holiday with a bonded tour operator will guarantee your cash is refunded if your flight is cancelled or withdrawn, but it won’t get you to your holiday destination when you had planned to travel. Ski self-drive is Erna Low’s signature USP.

“It is what we do best – and this season we know the only way guests can ensure they reach the slopes (and home again) is to drive there by car.”

This has been greeted warmly by Erna Low clients, who see the value of self-drive holidays.

In fact, bookings are already 5% up on this time last year, which highlights the confidence shown in this reassurance guarantee. Not only does a self-drive holiday ensure no disruption from volcanic activity or airport stress, skiers who drive to their destination can also make huge savings.

The additional convenience of being able to bring home comforts, personal ski equipment and distractions for young children is enhanced by the ease and comfort of a free FlexiPlus upgrade provided by Erna Low when taking a Eurotunnel crossing.

Alternatively, Erna Low deducts £70 off all P&O Dover – Calais bookings, offering a best value solution for all guests.

Furthermore, the Ski Club of Great Britain’s recent Snowsports Analysis for the 2009/10 season detailed that self drive holidays have increased by 2% and train travel to the mountains by 1%, which further highlights the benefits of booking with Erna Low.

With 40 years of specialising in self-drive holidays for the independent traveller, Erna Low has a vast range of properties and locations available this season – covering the best resorts in the French Alps.

Ski-drive packages with Erna Low start at JUST £54 per person for seven night ski holiday for a week.

Based on 6 people sharing a two bedroom apartment for 7 nights at Les Chalets des Ecourts http://www.ernalow.co.uk/france/les-sybelles/st-jean-darves/les-chalets-des-ecourts

in St Jean d’Arves, self-catering basis, includes return Eurotunnel crossings with FlexiPlus upgrade.

LET THE TRAIN TAKE THE STRAIN

More skiers than ever before will be able to head to the slopes by rail this winter, with the launch of a range of rail-inclusive packages to a wide number of ski resorts across France featured by Erna Low.

New low-carbon rail journeys have been created for the coming winter sports season in a landmark joint venture between 16 tour operators, of which Erna Low is one,

Rail Europe and Eurostar, brought together by the founders of new ski rail website www.snowcarbon.co.uk

The journeys are made on Eurostar to Paris or Lille and onward on either the TGV (for daytime travel) or Corail Lunea sleeper trains (overnight) and skiers stand to benefit greatly over booking rail journeys independently:

* Lower price of rail travel
* Travel can be booked for dates until season end (as opposed to usual 90 days advance booking)
* Prices of fares are fixed
* Travel is fully bonded and protected
* Return transfers from station to resort are included

Resorts available with Erna Low include Chamonix, St Gervais, Montgenèvre, Val D’Isère, Sainte Foy, La Rosière, La Plagne, Champagny en Vanoise, Val Thorens, Les Menuires and Serre Chevalier in France. These are in addition to Les Arcs, Tignes, Meribel and Courchevel, also all served direct by the Eurostar Direct Ski Train.

The rail-based holidays, available since 11 October 2010, include transfers from station to resort and the option of a taxi transfer when changing terminals in Paris.

The cost of the rail component of the travel, from London St Pancras to the Alps, will be between £120 and £250 return for daytime travel and between £160 and £250 for overnight journeys (with a place in a six-berth couchette).

Daniel Elkan, co-founder of Snow Carbon, explained: ‘Rail travel means a significant reduction in carbon emissions compared to flying. It gives skiers a more relaxing and enjoyable journey. Door-to-door, if you are travelling from the South East, it takes very little longer than flying. By booking through Erna Low, consumers have the reassurance of financial protection for their holiday.’

AMAZING ALL INCLUSIVE DEALS WITHOUT THE PACKAGE FEEL

PLAGNE AHEAD

In these financially challenging times, it pays to think ahead. Erna Low, the self-drive specialists to the Alps since 1932, have devised a way to offer guests better value and more visible pricing than ever before, with its new all-inclusive deals.

Jane Bolton, Managing Director of Erna Low comments: “We wanted to offer our guests a better value package than ever before this winter season, enabling skiers to instantly see the great value reflected in our deals.

“Our new all-inclusive packages offer a more cost effective solution than many other deals on the market or booking each element of a holiday on the snow separately.

Prices include seven nights’ accommodation, return Eurotunnel crossings including upgrade to Flexiplus, a six day lift pass and ski / snowboard hire”.

WHITE CHRISTMAS GUARANTEE

Erna Low offers a week in a studio self catering apartment in Residence Plagne Lauze in La Plagne, based on two adults and two children (11 and under) sharing, from £349pp, including return Eurotunnel with a free upgrade to Flexiplus, six day Paradiski lift pass and ski / snowboard hire, week commencing 19 December 2010.

Erna Low also offers a week in a studio self catering apartment in Residences Maeva Charmettoger in Arc 1800, based on two adults and two children (11 and under) sharing, from £379pp, including return Eurotunnel with a free upgrade to Flexiplus, six day Paradiski lift pass and ski / snowboard hire, week commencing 19 December 2010.

To book these all inclusive deals get in touch with Erna Low, Ski Experts to the Alps since 1932, call 0845 863 0525 or visit www.ernalow.co.uk.

Follow Erna Low on Twitter or become a Fan Facebook and watch out for exclusive deals and news under “ErnaLow”.

South Lakeland Parks, the north-west’s leading holiday park operator, has launched its 2011 brochure, with family holidays starting from just £101.

The company, which owns nine parks located in the Lake District, Ribble Valley and seaside town of Morecambe Bay, is also offering an additional range of early bird discounts.

Guests booking before 2nd January 2011 will have the option to secure the dates they want with a low deposit offer.

Bookers will also receive an additional saving of £10 by booking online. A further benefit of early booking is the opportunity to choose a pitch meaning an almost guaranteed prime spot, whether that is next to the main lodge or overlooking water.

These fantastic deals are perfect for families and holidaymakers on a budget as there are no hidden extras whilst holidaying in a lodge or caravan.

Each facility comes complete with bedding and fuel supplements, while complimentary entertainment passes allow guests to enjoy a range of facilities including indoor heated swimming pools, bars, restaurants, children’s play areas and seasonal entertainment.

The 2011 season is already shaping up to be one of the busiest ever with an exciting range of tribute and themed weekends at Regent and Ocean Edge.

Amongst the highlights are a St George’s Day tribute to the Beatles on 23rd April and Totally Take That on 25th June.

Investment in the parks during 2010 topped £4m, improving facilities in the club houses and garden areas. White Cross Bay, South Lakeland Parks’ flagship site, has also invested in the bar and restaurant, beer garden and a new outdoor multi use games area and an outdoor playground.

Holidays at South Lakeland Parks in 2011 start from as little as £101 which is based on a three night winter weekend break at Ocean Edge near Morecambe.

Even the most expensive lodges during peak season start from just £741 for a three night break – which works out at as little as £41.16 per person, per night when all beds are taken.

This price is based on accommodation in a Double Super Deluxe Lodge at Lakeside site Fallbarrow.

For more information about South Lakeland Parks including details of all parks and individual facilities visit

www.slholidays.co.uk

or call 015395 69835.

Family Festivities Begin At The Athenaeum With Complimentary Ice-Skating, Exclusive Private Access to Hamleys and Free Babysitting

This Christmas treat your family to a magical, five-star experience at the Athenaeum where guests who stay for three nights between 19th November and 4th January will receive complimentary ice skating tickets* to Winter Wonderland, VIP after hours access to Hamleys** – London’s premier toy store, and four hours of free babysitting***.

Make this Christmas one to remember as you and your family enjoy an unforgettable stay in the capital at your London home, the athenaeum. Begin celebrations with complimentary tickets to the ever-popular Winter Wonderland to test out London’s largest ice rink, a stone’s throw away from the athenaeum in Hyde Park.

After a hot toddie and a whizz around the rides and attractions on offer make your way to Regent Street to the iconic British toy store, Hamleys. Hamleys is offering families staying at the athenaeum exclusive after-hours access to the store, so enjoy a crowd-free personalized Christmas shopping experience including that all-important visit to Santa Claus’ Grotto!

At the end of your action-packed day, the athenaeum are delighted to offer four hours of complimentary babysitting from their fabulous resident nannies – the icing on the Christmas cake! The newly appointed nannies will be available at weekends and in the evenings to look after and entertain the children, so parents can have a romantic evening sans kids knowing they are comfortable and happy in their London home.

Over the Christmas holiday period the athenaeum has rooms available starting from £250 per night and £350 per night for a family.