Christmas and New Year aboard AmaWaterways

Christmas and New Year aboard AmaWaterways

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Who? AmaWaterways What? Unsure where to spend Christmas and New Years this year? Why not hop on to a cruise through Europe? AmaWaterways have created a 14 day “Magnificent Christmas” cruise, travelling from Nuremberg to Amsterdam over the Christmas and New Year period. The package includes flights, all meals, wine and daily tours and excursions. Prices start from £2719 per person. When? Departing 18th December Where? Departure by arrangement How? For more information, visit www.amawaterways.co.uk

Godiva Swarovski Royal Box

Godiva Swarovski Royal Box

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Who? Godiva chocolates What? For this year’s Christmas season the Belgian chocolatiers have released a Royal Swarovski Box. The box contains over 60 assorted pieces of Godiva’s signature chocolates, all housed in a beautiful suede box adorned with a Godiva emblem created from Swarovski crystals. Priced at £150. When? Available now Where? Godiva boutiques and godiva.be How? Purchase in store or online

Christmas by the Atlas Mountains

Christmas by the Atlas Mountains

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Who? Kasbah Tamadot What? Luxury retreat Kasbah Tamadot is offering a special Christmas package for guests staying at its Atlas Mountain retreat this year. The three-night package includes accommodation, all meals, drinks, mule ride of the surrounding area and a trek with afternoon tea. Prices are from MAD 14,730 per person, based on two sharing. When? Arrival for 23rd or 24th December Where? BP 67, 42152 Asni, Marrakech, Morocco www.kasbahtamadot.virgin.com How? To book, call 0800 716 919 Fly via Brussels Airlines

InterContinental VIP shopping

Shopping in InterContinental style

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Who? InterContinental London Park Lane What? Visitors to London can enjoy a VIP shopping experience in Belgravia with the Christmas package from InterContinental London Park Lane. The “Belgravia Insider” shopping experience includes special discounts in selected boutiques, complimentary champagne, gourmet tastings, gift bags, hotel delivery service, afternoon tea and overnight stay with breakfast at InterContinental London Park Lane. The VIP experience for two is priced at £456 per night. When? Until 29th December Where? 1 Hamilton Place, Park Lane, London W1J 7QY How? To book or for more information please call 0207 409 3131 or visit InterContinental Hotels and Resorts

William Curley's Laurent Perrier chocolate truffles
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Laurent-Perrier chocolate truffles

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  Who? Champagne Laurent-Perrier and William Curley What? Chocolatier William Curley has collaborated with Champagne Laurent-Perrier to create champagne truffles exclusively for Harrods. Award-winning chocolatier William Curley has crafted this classic truffle using Amedei Toscano 70% and Laurent-Perrier Brut champagne. Gift sets contain a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Brut champagne, as well as a box of the truffles, and are priced at £52. When? Available now Where? Harrods, 87 – 135 Brompton Road, London SW1X 7XL How? Purchase in store

Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa

A Baccarat Christmas at Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa

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Who? Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa What? For this festive season, Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux & Spa will be decked with Baccarat and its lobby, the Orangerie and the Acquart Passage will be transformed into a crystal wonderland. There will be a giant Christmas tree dressed by Baccarat, crystal adorned Christmas cakes and of course crystal chandeliers. Superior rooms start from €290 per night, includes breakfast. When? Now until 6th January 2013 Where? 2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux, France How? To book, visit www.ghbordeaux.com/uk/ Fly via KLM