Happy
Hogmanay 2006!
Celebrate New Year's Eve
in Edinburgh
Welcome to Hogmanay, Edinburgh’s
magic and majestic Winter Festival! Say goodbye to 2005
and welcome 2006 in style in the city where the world’s
best New Year celebration takes place - Edinburgh…
The fun starts several days before New Year’s Eve
since celebrations last for four whole days… there
are over thirty events, including the famous Torchlight
Procession, a parade of fire through the city center…the
legendary Royal Bank Street Party with four different
stages located on Princes’ Street that will play
everything from Latin and Jazz to Hip-Hop… the stunning
Seven Hills fireworks…when the clock strikes midnight,
prepare to be overwhelmed with the joy and spirit of this
amazing city.
Edinburgh
Hogmanay 2006
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Parisian
Valentine Chez Maxim's
For over a century, the historic Maxim’s
restaurant in Paris has entertained celebrities and world
leaders in its gorgeous Belle Epoque interior… enjoy
a romantic gourmet dinner for two on Valentine’s
Day in this mythic and magical place...
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Scenic
Railways
of Switzerland
Embark on a memorable journey aboard
three of the most awe-inspiring Swiss Scenic Trains…
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Holiday
Shopping
at the Flea Markets
of Paris
Don’t miss this year’s “Tables
de Fetes,” a special holiday event when antique
and second-hand dealers at Paris’ famous Flea Market
display a variety of festive holiday table settings. A
unique exhibit to be discovered while strolling through
"Les Puces," the flea markets, the event runs
from December 03-18 and features both traditionally elegant
and extravagantly fantastic displays - you can even vote
for your favorite display. You’ll certainly be inspired
to create a superbe holiday table for family
and friends. Come on December 11 for the award ceremony
when the dealers offer drinks and snacks to celebrate
the season!
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HOLIDAY
SPECIAL!
CHRISTMAS
IN THE FRENCH ALPS
Travel to the typically Alpine village
of Val d’Isère for a memorable holiday on
the slopes…with buildings dating back to the 15th-Century,
Val d’Isère offers the great combination
of a traditional European setting, trendy shops and boutiques,
fantastic restaurants, and amazing skiing…part of
the vast “Espace Killy” ski area, an amazing
winter playground with over 90 ski lifts and nearly 500
miles of downhill & cross country trails, Val d’Isère
offers off-piste and heli-skiing as well as snowshoe trails
and an awesome Snowpark for freestylers…
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Cannes Fashion Festival
5-15 January 2006
In an exclusive event held in Cannes, the
greatest names in luxury clothing will be presenting their
Spring/ Summer 2006 collections at the Palais des Festivals.
Take the opportunity to participate in unique gala evenings
at the most fashionable night spots with famous designers
such as Christian Lacroix and
Valentino. 300 top-of-the-range boutiques
representing all the leading names will give you a very
special welcome and a chance to buy items from their winter
collections with reductions of 30 to 50% on pre-sale prices.
Following the success of this event last year, Cannes
will again be swept by shopping fever during 15 days.
So, come to France for an amazing shopping spree on the
French Riviera and take advantage of the greatest winter
sales.
Cannes
Fashion Festival
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Hotel Cavendish**** - Cannes
Ideally located a few minutes walk to the “Palais
des Festivals” and “la Croisette”, the
4-star Cavendish, built in 1897 and reopened in May 2001
after a comprehensive renovation program, recreates the
atmosphere and the style of the end of the 19th century.
The 34 rooms have been totally rebuilt, redecorated and
therefore also equipped with the latest technology: direct
internet  access,
soundproofing, air-condition, TV with pay TV movies system,
direct telephone, safe and mini bar. Designer Christophe
Tollermer is in tune with all that is rich in the Mediterranean
locales of southern France and Italy. The result is an
ambient opulence that is always elegant and unique.
Special
Offer:
Complimentary private beach
club entrance
with 5-night stay in summer!
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Hotel Pont Royal**** - Paris
More than a distinguished address of
the Left Bank combining refined decoration and thoughtful
attention, Hotel Pont Royal is an historical landmark.between
the river Seine and the Boulevard Saint-Germain. In the
midst of the Faubourg, Arts and Letters thrive in the
Salon Littéraire and the garden, where
many existentialists and Nobel Prizes followed one another.
 Its
exclusive and intimate atmosphere is matching with an
exquisite blend of contemporary and traditional design,
made of mahogany wood, silks and stone. In the heart of
the capital, this very special "garden" is two
steps away from the Musée d'Orsay, a bridge from
the Louvre, a stroll from Montparnasse and the Opéra.
In this prestigious neighborhood, you find the antiquity
dealers of the Rue des saints-Pères, the "Café
Bohême" on Place Saint Germain des Prés,
the trendy Café de Flore, and the Luxembourg Gardens
which are a few of discoveries in store. The new restaurant
"L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon" is next door,
and the cosy bar with the lovely library, emphasises the
literary aspect of this unique hotel.
Special
Offer: 4th Night Free until March
31, 2006!
Joël Robuchon is the executive chef
of the century. In his restaurant, he launched a new interactive
concept
of the French Cuisine, designed around a central open
kitchen, and surrounded by a circular counter acco-modationg
up to 40 seats. It is open 7 days a week, from 11:00am
to 02:00 continuously. The team made of Master Chefs is
also preparing the breakfast and room service for the
great pleasure of the guests at Hotel Pont Royal.
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Hotel Christiana**** - Val d'Isere
Welcome home!...comfort, charm, authenticity
and ample space...warm atmosphere and relaxing privacy...elegant
combination of wood and colour...terraces opening on the
mountains...ambiance of superb comfort, intimacy, and
rest...and Val d'Isere, the place in the French Alps where
snow is guaranteed.
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Special
offer
from November to March
Stay 2 nights and the third one is free!
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