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Runs until December 24 February 13-16
CHRISTKINDLESMARKT RIO CARNIVAL 2010
Nuremberg, Germany Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Arguably Germany’s biggest and best Christmas Highly sought-after tickets for the Samba Parade,
market, the 180 stalls at the Nuremberg which takes place on 14 February, will surely make
Christkindlesmarkt are jam-packed with seasonal your client’s Valentine’s holiday to Brazil a trip to
remember. Book them into the Copacabana Palace
diar
treats for your clients to buy, including spicy
gingerbread, tree ornaments and candles (embratur.gov.br). Hotel review, p58
(christkindlesmarkt.de).
March 4-10
December 29-January 2, 2010 THE ARMORY SHOW
HOGMANAY New York, US
Edinburgh, Scotland
January 28-31
The art collectors among your clientele won’t want
Nowhere quite compares to Edinburgh for
ST MORITZ POLO WORLD CUP ON SNOW
to miss this leading international art fair (pictured
New Year’s Eve celebrations, which kicks
St Moritz, Switzerland
below). Suggest they stay at the nearby New York
off with a torchlight procession on
If your clients fancy something different during
Palace on Madison Avenue (thearmoryshow.com).
December 29. Reserve your client a room
their Swiss ski holiday, impress them by procuring
at the super-cool Hotel Missoni, which
tickets to this swish Cartier-sponsored tournament
has just received its five-star grading
(pictured above), renowned for attracting the world’s
(edinburghshogmanay.org). Hotel review, p59
best polo players (polostmoritz.com).
January 9-30
January 28-February 28
SYDNEY FESTIVAL
DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL 2010
Sydney, Australia
Dubai
One of Australia’s most important
Held at various locations in Dubai, this event is made
cultural events, the Sydney
for clients who love their luxury labels (mydsf.com).
Festival showcases upwards of
illems
500 national and international
February 11 vid W
artists from the world of dance,
Da
VIENNA OPERA BALL
theatre, music and visual arts
Vienna, Austria
March 10-14
(sydneyfestival.org.au).
Held in the Viennese State Opera House, this is a
ITB TRADE SHOW AND CONVENTION
prominent fixture in the social calendar of Europe’s
Berlin, Germany
January 27-31
rich and elite. Book clients into the Grand Hotel
Join the throng of 180,000 visitors at the 2010 ITB,
QATAR GOLF MASTERS
Wien for an extra dollop of luxury (staatsoper.at).
featuring 10,000 exhibitors (itb-berlin.com).
Doha, Qatar
Part of the PGA European and Asian
February 12-28
March 27
tour schedules, this prestigious
21ST WINTER OLYMPICS
DUBAI WORLD CUP
tournament, which was won this year
Vancouver/Whistler, Canada
Dubai, UAE
by Alvaro Quiros, (pictured left) will be
With 86 winter sports events to choose from, there
This event will be held at the new Meydan Racecourse,
a must for sun-seeking golf fans this
will be plenty to keep tourists entertained over this
which promises to provide clients with unparalleled
winter (qatar-masters.com).
17-day event (vancouver2010.com).
luxury surroundings (dubairacingclub.com).
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A sight to behold
promotion
Located in one of Cape Town’s most coveted postcodes, Table Bay Hotel
offers a complete spectrum of five-star facilities, making it a veritable
haven for celebrities such as Robbie Williams and Charlize Theron
In its enviable position on Cape Town’s historic while the latter features a fabulous open-truss
Victoria and Alfred waterfront, situated between pitched ceiling above expansive windows that
two of South Africa’s premier tourist attractions, drench the suite with light and reveal the
Robben Island and Table Mountain, Sun magnificent detail of its custom-made rugs and
International’s Table Bay Hotel epitomises all exquisitely hand-crafted furniture.
that is luxury.
Every one of its 329 beautifully appointed First-class service
rooms offer majestic vistas across Table Bay to Naturally, stunning bedrooms aren’t the only
Robben Island – where South Africa’s former hallmark of Table Bay. As a member of the
president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 Leading Hotels of the World, the property offers latest cardio-vascular and weight-training equipment,
years – or over the busy working harbour and city all the key features discerning guests expect. as well as offering personalised sessions with Table
to the dramatic Table Mountain. Diners have a range of options – from 24-hour Bay’s highly qualified professional trainers.
With their deluxe walk-in wardrobes, marble in-room banquets to informal yet stylish lunches And for those who are seeking moments of pure
finishes and turn-down service, even the stan- in The Conservatory, and from light snacks next indulgence, there is the sumptuous Camelot spa,
dard rooms are fit for a king. But for those who to the heated, salt-water pool to the ultimate in where guests can pamper themselves with a
demand even more splendour, there are the fine-dining experiences at the internationally comprehensive menu of specialist treatments,
Lion’s Head and Table Mountain presidential acclaimed Atlantic Grill. ranging from the Vichy Shower through to traditional
suites: the former providing a dazzling Fitness fans can avail of the boutique gym, Zambian Ukuchina massages.
panoramic view from its vast private balcony, which features floor-to-ceiling windows and the Few hotels can boast all these features within such
close proximity to some of the world’s most iconic
landmarks. But with Table Mountain, Robben Island
For more details on Table Bay and Sun International,
and the historic waterfront on its doorstep – not to
contact Lucy Havercroft. Tel: 01491 419600, or send an
mention the game reserves and winelands just an
email to lucy.havercroft@gb.suninternational.com
hour’s drive away along the western cape – the Table
Bay really does have it all.
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