Whether you're resident on Man or are hopping over for a holiday you can't beat the Empress Hotel's afternoon tea for the most relaxing of High Teas overlooking the high seas & beaches of Douglas. Situated right on the sea front of the Victorian promenade in Douglas this is an imposing hotel in a classic Manx seaside setting. Being just a 10 minute walk from the main sea terminal from where ferries to & from the Isle of Man & the mainland sail means it's just a short stroll in the sea air to your afternoon tea rendez vous at the Empress. On arrival at the hotel you'll receive a very warm welcome from reception staff before being shown to your table. The Empress boasts an impressive 'orangerie' style conservatory that runs the full width of the building a cosy piano bar & in sunny weather tables & chairs out on the lawn overlooking the beach so there's plenty of choice for where to indulge in your afternoon appointment with a whole lot of cakes & treats. Of course peop... ...

This magical fairy photoshoot package is perfect for families who want to create fairy-tale portraits of their favourite little people before they grow too big. The Enchanted Portrait Experience allows boys & girls to enter a world of Fairies & Elves … & become one themselves! The first thing for boys & girls to do on arrival at the photographic studio is to sort out their fabulous outfit be it a cheeky elf costume or a sparkly fairy dress complete with wings. All dressed up & looking gorgeous your lovable little ones will make their way into the studio. The enchanted background sets are just delightful. From the woodland toadstools & the pine cones scattered on the ferny floor to the flowers & the glittery mirror pool where everyone who gazes in can see their reflection as clear as day. Watch proudly as the fairy children leap & play immersed in their own little world. The key to this photoshoot is the expertise of the photographer behind the lens. They know just... ...

The Enrica Rocca Cookery School is a pan-European culinary phenomenon with cookery courses held in Notting Hill & across the waters in Venice where Enrica dubbed the ' Cooking Countess' by the food media currently resides. These vouchers give you the chance to serve up a little bit of Venice on a plate
- in Notting Hill. Having grown up surrounded by food made using only the best & freshest ingredients it's little wonder that Enrica's daughters have stepped forward to continue the Enrica Rocca cookery school tradition in the heart of London. So meet your hosts for the day: Claire & Charlotte. Wiser than their years when it comes to all things culinary you will learn a lot from this enthusiastic duo. But before you even get to the point of rolling up yours sleeves & getting your aprons on there's one essential step
- gathering the ingredients. And that's what makes this Notting Hill course so unique in that before the cooking it's the shopping. You will meet at Portobello Road market which is a vibrant & bustling melange of stalls selling food stuffs from all over the world. Indeed Portobello is ideal for finding all those typical Italian ingredients that make all the difference when it comes to creating authentic food. Laden down with bags bursting with fresh produce & herbs (some of which you might never have heard of!) it's time to head back to Enrica's bright & airy Notting Hill abode. As you gather round in her professional-standard kitchen the goodies you brought from Portobello market will be unpacked & the cooking begins. The menu will include some impressive looking (and equally impressive tasting) antipasti starters a traditional pasta dish & a fresh meat or fish dish. In total you might be preparing up to half a dozen dishes but don't worry there's no need to try & remember everything or make notes as electronic recipe cards are provided for all participants. As the wonderful smells start wafting through the air this lovely kitchen in Notting Hill has suddenly transformed itself into a hive of activity in a typical Italian home with lots of chatter over the chopping & the occasional chink of a wine glass being refilled. This is what Enrica Rocca's cookery school is all about
- friendly lively & really rather brilliantly flamboyant.


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Welcome to the best escape rooms in Bristol! With five star reviews these live escape games have totally captured the minds of eager escape gamers from Bristol & beyond. Do you have what it takes to get out in time? There are five escape rooms to choose from. Each one is totally different & really well thought out. The themes & stories behind each room are what set these games apart. Strong storylines get you totally involved from the word go then it's over to you & your team to work together to escape. You get 60 minutes on the clock. In that time you'll have to seek out the clues solve the puzzles & break the codes. They say that 50% of your time locked in the escape room should be spent searching & the rest solving. & indeed everything you need to be able to break out in time is right there in the room with you
- it's just a case of finding it! As well as loving the narratives we love the decoration of the rooms. You might be a budding secret agent in a room adorned with James Bond posters. You could find yourselves in a prohibition bar in the 1920s. You may come to face to face with some ghoulish zombies
- or even trapped in a prison van. Just a selection of the scenarios you could be facing in these Bristol-based escape rooms. The all-seeing Games Master will be presiding over your experience & if you really do get stuck they may be willing to offer up a clue or two. & if at any time you have a 'get me out of here' moment each room is fitted with a panic button. But in essence it's all about laughter & fun mixed in with a bit of tension as the time is ticking… If it's your first time taking part in one of these live escape rooms this Bristol team will make sure you get a warm welcome & everything is explained to you before you go in. These vouchers are valid for all the different games on offer & we're convinced that once you've conquered one room you'll be back to do the others. Just remember what they say: ' You have to think outside the box!'

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Puzzles & plot twists in the Leeds & Sheffield Escape Rooms for 2 3 or 4 people. ...

Be a hero & find your freedom from these Escape Rooms in East London! Vouchers for two or four people give you exclusive access to your choice of escape room & it's over to you to see if you can get out in the allotted time. As far as escape rooms go these are some of the most high-tech we've come across. Forget locks & keys these are digital quizzical quandaries in brilliant sets with realistic props. You'll feel totally immersed in the whole thing as you get thoroughly involved in your bid to earn your freedom. Once the background story has been explained to you you've got no more than an hour to unravel the plot. You have four different escape rooms with four different narratives to choose from here in Whitechapel so you'll be spoilt for choice. Prepare yourself for kidnappings bio threats & blood-curdling torture as you encounter spies psychopaths rogue scientists & even the hangover from hell. It's going to be Armageddon in East London! & in case you were wonde... ...

Sign up for this London rally school & rally like you've been entered into the Acropolis or Monte Carlo rallies! This has to be the ultimate rally double combining the classic Mk II Ford Escort RS2000 with the superb Subaru Impreza WRX Sti. Both cars love kicking up the gravel on the rally stages yet both drive quite differently making this rally double header utterly thrilling. The county's capital might be London but the Mecca of rallying & motorsport in the UK has to be Oxfordshire. This is where many a race & rally team is based so you could say when you go rallying at this centre near Bicester it's a bit of a motoring pilgrimage you're going on. Time to worship the horsepower kids! & it is serious horsepower. These are not just nice cars they are all proper rally spec models that have been raced (often by members of this London rally school instructing team). The Escort has been prepped to Group 4 standard whilst the Subaru meets all the requirements of a Group N c... ...

Hop on the Eurostar to Paris & set sail down the Seine for a lunch cruise tour of the French capital! This is a fabulous day trip from London across the Channel to visit the impossibly romantic city of Paris. Just over two hours after your Eurostar train pulls out of London St Pancras station you'll be saying bonjour to Paris's Gare du Nord. From here you'll head to the Rive Gauche of the River Seine where the lunch cruise vessel will be waiting for you. Operating tours & dining cruises on the river since 1956 this Paris boat operator caters for over 3.5 million passengers a year. Now with the rapidity of Eurostar you can easily 'do lunch' on a Paris river cruise in just a day. Hopping off Eurostar & straight to your Parisian lunch date you will be spoilt rotten. As soon as you're seated it's aperitif time so you'll be served a refreshing white wine kir as prelude to your lovely three course meal afloat. & yes it's just as you'd expect
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Fly demob happy with genuine ex-RAF trainer Chipmunk WP973 out of Enstone Airfield near Chipping Norton. ...

If you're looking for the ultimate in ballooning these hot air balloon rides for two are just the ticket as you will enjoy an exclusive flight in a balloon just for the two you. Surely there can be nothing more romantic than that? Maybe you're thinking of popping the big question perhaps you have a very special anniversary to celebrate or you want to club together to send a couple you love on a superb flight in a hot air balloon? Whatever the occasion it's sure to be a case of love in the air as the two of you float gracefully in the skies. Flights take place in the mornings during the week. Expect an early start though as sunrise is the best time to catch the optimal meteorological conditions but don't worry your bleary early morning eyes will soon be wide open at the incredible views you'll enjoy from the basket of your hot air balloon. The two of you will be amazed by the silence of the flight. Yes the burners are hot & loud but most of the time you are in a mesmerising silence
- ideal if you've got something important to say! Look over the edge of the hot air basket if you dare (during these rides you'll be anything up to 3000ft off the ground after all!) & you lucky two will be able to see the mist giving way to the morning sunshine witnessing the world waking up whilst you drift slowly & surely by. It's almost a dreamlike floatation with a feeling of weightlessness. It's all very stable too as you're moving with the air so there's no sensation of wind. Hear the birdsong listen to dogs barking & even make out the voices from people below. Everyone loves spotting a hot air balloon in flight so you two can expect plenty of waves as you float past! With a pilot & just two people on the passenger list these hot air balloon rides are truly superb. Intimate & romantic thrilling & breathtaking there can really be no better way to celebrate. Just imagine the look on the faces of your loved ones if you've organised this as a surprise. Imagine turning up on the morning of the flight & watching their faces as the reality of what they are about to do unfolds. Once you've got over the initial surprise you are sure to want to assist with the inflating the balloon which in itself is pretty impressive. The feather-light fabric billows with the force of the air & slowly but surely the balloon starts to take shape. With the basket standing upright it's time to hop in. Take your beloved by the hand & climb in. On our hot air balloon rides for two you will be in the sky for around an hour & on landing the bubbly is opened & friends & family are sure to be waiting to help you lucky pair celebrate your fabulous hot air balloon experience. Into the Blue also offers alternative hot air balloon rides from UK-wide balloon launch sites.
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