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Mauritius- a visit to the edge of paradise
By Paul Ratcliffe
It’s been a f
ew years since we operated a group to Mauritius so it was high time we got some up to date information on the new developments. Naturally, the only way to do this was to fly out there for a few days…the things we do for our clients!I spent the first two nights at one of our favourite properties, Sun Resorts most famous hotel, La Touessrok Resort which is just as wonderful as ever. The guest rooms have recently undergone a major refurbishment and look fabulous. It’s beautiful and we can still get rooms for groups at a reasonable rate for the right group at the right time of year.
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Singapore
By Rosalyn Giles
Having just returned from an amazing FAM trip to Singapore thought you might like to read my thoughts of the location, hotels and indeed the country’s flagship airline.
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Singapore Airlines is, in my opinion, at the very top of national carriers. While only travelling in Economy the service afforded to us all was of the very highest quality. The stewardesses/stewards worked tirelessly throughout the trip ensuring passengers had everything they needed along with maintaining an absolutely “spotless” aircraft – no rubbish was left under foot, in backs of chairs, etc. We had an opportunity to view Business Class and the new Suite product – only one word can describe them – unbelievable! -
Athens – ‘Greece’ is the word!
By Martin Ellis
Athens, city of the ancients. But it’s also got a great deal to offer the modern business person, with an excellent selection of hotels and conference venues, catering for all sizes of event. Remember, this was the site of the first modern Olympics, so the Greeks obviously know how to put on an event! My visit was all too brief, but it gave me plenty to talk about. First there is the Athens Hilton, a very modern hotel with great facilities, superb guest rooms and the amazing Galaxy Bar. This is THE place to be on a night out in Athens, and whilst our happy group was enjoying itself, we were joined by none other than Mr Easyjet himself, Stelios! Clearly a man with good taste.
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A to Z? Stop at “W”.
By Sarah Ratner
For ultimate contemporary-cool, the new W London Leicester Square is a must see. Ideal for the modern-day meeting or an impressive product launch, this extremely trendy property has some lovely intimate spaces for numbers from about 14 to 40. Boasting a fantastic screening room with all the mod-cons seating up to 40 – this media focused venue delivers with a sleek style.
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The Met Bar… Unwrapped!!
Fresh from a major renovation, London’s famous Met bar has been unwrapped, fit for a sophisticated era of Park Lane living.Located in the Metropolitan Hotel, Old Park Lane, although the bar is no longer a members club, it still maintains an exclusive atmosphere. Achieving a wonderful ‘lounge’ feel where you can relax after work, whilst still being perfect for a smart pre-dinner drink. For all you party organisers, you’ll be pleased to hear it is also available for exclusive hire. With friendly attentive service and ‘in vogue’ decor, it is definitely worth a visit. The cocktails come highly recommended!
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County Hall
By Sarah Ratner
The Conference Contacts team travelled over to Westminster this week to have dinner at the London Marriott County Hall Hotel.
Following a scenic river cruise reception around the London Eye, we checked out this 5* property with a quintessentially english feel. An eloquent retreat, sheltered away from the modern-day commotion of London- even though you are just a few steps from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
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New Recruit? Only the “Best”!!
By Sarah Ratner
Working above and beyond the call of duty (as always!), the Conference Contacts team enjoyed a site visit of this brand new restaurant and member’s club… at 2 am!
Rubbing shoulders with none other than Callum Best, the guys checked out Dorsia with its uber-cool American – chic vibe, the venue has three different floors offering a club, a bar and lounge and a restaurant.
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The Crowne Plaza, Marlow
By Kayleigh Longuehaye
The Crowne Plaza Marlow, nestled in the heart of the Thames Valley is an ideal choice for our clients looking for a smooth transition from stylish bedroom to state of the art meeting space. The Crowne Plaza Marlow boasts a purpose built conference suite with 5 meeting rooms supporting; all meeting rooms have fantastic views over lake and lawns, which in turn are available to be used for team building activities!
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De Vere in Denham
Denham Grove, a dedicated conference and event property is ideally situated in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Far from the hustle & bustle, it is easy to forget the venue is just 9 ½ miles from Heathrow or 22 minutes from London Marylebone.
Denham Grove is set in 42 acres of grounds which really do allow you to remove yourself from the non-stop commotion of everyday life. There are 25 flexible meeting and training rooms, centralised together to ensure the smooth running of your event, supported by a team dedicated to ensuring your every need is met.
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