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This is a fun filled short break in the capital with a full-on, adrenaline-fuelled ride of your life on a tip-top RIB jet boat. The skippers will show you just what these babies will do so you'd better be ready for some serious waterborne action.
These rides deliver top sights and the ultimate high-speed speedboat experience on the Thames.
There are two experiences to choose from:
Thames rush, which starts at Westminster Pier, heads down-river on the riverside landmarks, then as we pass beyond Tower Bridge it's full on pedal to the metal.
Thames max, which also starts at Westminster but then after Tower Bridge takes you for a full-on blast to the Thames Barrier, though you do slow momentarily as you pass Greenwich for you to catch your breath and take in the view!
This is a one-night stay for two people, including breakfast at a premium London hotel and tickets for a high speed Thamesjet experience.
Your Thamesjet RIB boat experience departs and returns to Westminster Pier
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Enjoy quality time together on this romantic escape. Stand together with your heads in the clouds and witness breath-taking, panoramic views over the whole of London from the top of the tallest tower in Western Europe.
Piercing the skies above London, The Shard has quickly become a towering and iconic symbol amongst the city landscape. Standing a colossal height of 1,016 feet (310 meters) tall, The Shard, with its dramatic glass splinter-like form, has redefined the Capital’s skyline with its unique design.
The Shard will give you the opportunity to see London like never before. Take in unobstructed views of London’s most famous sights including Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, the Gherkin, the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
The visits start at ground level, as you step into the super-smooth kaleidoscopic lift and travel at high-speed up to the triple-height viewing platform on level 69. From here you can explore the sweeping views, set out on three spacious levels, with floor-to-ceiling windows on every side of the building to allow visitors the chance to gaze out at landmarks up to 40 miles away.
Walk all the way around floors 68 and 69, before heading up to the open-air Skydeck on level 72 - a viewing platform offering 360-degree views across the capital and beyond from a vantage point 802 feet (244 metres) above street level, where you can both enjoy a glass of champagne and gaze up to the very top of the building as the shards of glass that form the spire disappear into the sky. Exposed to the elements, you can take in the atmosphere and sounds of the bustling city below, before returning back to the ground floor.
State-of-the-art interactive touchscreen telescopes enable you to explore the views in greater detail, with information about 200 landmarks and alternative day, night, sunrise and sunset filters. The Shard’s team of knowledgeable Guest Ambassadors are on hand to answer any questions you have and will help bring the view to life.
This is a one-night stay for two people, including breakfast at a premium London hotel, entrance to ‘View from The Shard’ a glass of Champagne each and audio guides in eleven languages.
Please Note:
Your Entrance to the Shard is a fully flexible ticket. This means that you do not need to advise a time for your visit to the Shard, you are free to visit at any time on the date you have selected. At very busy times, you may encounter a short wait before entering.
The hotel choice will depend on availability and when you wish to book, hotels included are DoubleTree by Hilton London Ealing, DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside or similar.
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Take in stunning and unrivalled views of London with this romantic getaway. Stay at a premium London hotel whilst taking in the spectacular views by day or night from the world tallest cantilevered wheel.
Your Lastminute.com London eye experience offers an extra sparkle and includes a glass of Pommery Brut champagne served by your host and a 360-degree mini-guide while you relax and enjoy sublime panoramic view of London.
At 135 metres, the Lastminute.com London Eye is the world’s tallest cantilevered wheel, with 40-kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The gradual experience in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes. Night or day the Lastminute.com London Eye offers spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St Pauls Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.
This is a one night stay for two people, including breakfast at a premium London hotel plus priority fast track boarding and Champagne experience on the Lastminute.com London Eye.
The experience on the Lastminute.com London Eye lasts approximately 30 minutes, the time it takes the Lastminute.com London Eye to revolve completely. If you wish to see the new 4D Experience before your flight, we recommend you check in 45 minutes before your experience time.
You will need to return to the Priority Desk 15 minutes before the scheduled experience time where you will be able to board the next available Champagne experience. The Lastminute.com London Eye experience runs hourly from 12.00pm to 8.00pm (Sunday 5pm to 8pm)
The hotel choice will depend on availability and when you wish to book, hotels included are DoubleTree by Hilton London Ealing, DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside or similar.
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Up at The O2 is an exhilarating experience which will take you on an uplifting guided expedition over the roof of The O2 via a fabric walkway.
At its steepest point, the walkway has an incline of 28° on the way up and 30° on the way back down and has a slight bounce to it to replicate the surface of the tent. There's a hand rail on the walkway and a balustrade on the observation platform.
Before you climb, you'll meet your Climb Guide who'll take you through everything you need to know and give you a climb suit, shoes (if necessary) and a safety harness. You'll then make your way onto the walkway, via a short set of stairs, or lift, to the base of the tent ready to start your climb.
There is an observation platform at the summit where you can take in spectacular 360° views of London and its many landmarks. Once on the platform you will be able to move freely to enjoy the views before your descent. At all other times, you'll be attached to the climb system on the walkway to keep you safe and your Climb Guide will be nearby to help you and answer any questions.
This is a one-night stay for two people, including breakfast at a premium London hotel, plus tickets for the Up at The O2 experience.
The hotel choice will depend on availability and when you wish to book, hotels included are DoubleTree by Hilton London Ealing, DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside or similar.
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For some people, driving is more than a means to get them from A to B. It’s a chance to enjoy the feeling of harnessing the power of the internal combustion engine to transport them to wherever they wish to be and the ability to vary their speed at rates far exceeding those that the human body is designed to achieve. For them, there is a difference between simply ‘driving’ and ‘motoring’ with the latter involving a deeper appreciation of what it means to travel by car.
The chance to drive classic cars is one that any motoring fanatic will appreciate. For some, testing their capacity for speed on a purpose-built track is ideal, but for those who want to test a selection of cars in real-life conditions, several hours trying out a selection of vehicles on the open road is the perfect way to spend a day.
This experience starts bright and early at 9.30am with a warm welcome from one of the team who will provide guests with an introductory briefing ready to embark on their 7-hour-long driving adventure.
The day will include the chance to drive five different cars and includes a briefing on the controls of each car to ensure that drivers can make the most of their chance to explore the beautiful countryside in a selection of equally beautiful cars.
Drivers can choose from a range of iconic cars to drive including the elegant E-type Jaguar, the refined Jaguar Mk 2, the stylishly smooth Jaguar XJS, the supercharged Jaguar XJR, the beautifully designed MGB, the silky-smooth Jaguar XK8, the retro styled Bavarian BMW Z3, the stylish Italian Alfa Romeo Spider, the diminutive Fiat X19 or the ever-popular Porsche Boxter.
Each car will be equipped with a sat nav and map to ensure that the driver can follow the routes with the most exquisite views. After approximately one hour in each of the first three cars, it’s time to stop for lunch which will usually be at a country pub or farm shop. Then, it’s time to head back in the final two cars of the day.
This experience is perfect for anyone who enjoys motoring and would appreciate the chance to get behind the wheel of some of the most incredible cars around.
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This is your chance to drive not 1 but 3 of your favourite supercars! There is a whole range of supercars, from Jaguars to Lamborghinis, to take your pick from. You will be spoiled for choice!
The day will start with a complimentary tea or coffee and a welcome from the friendly team. You will be assigned a dedicated instructor who will go through a 1 to 1 briefing with you and take you for a demonstration lap around the circuit. It is then on to the fun stuff as you take to the track for 3 thrilling miles in your first supercar. Your instructor will then provide feedback that you will then be able to apply to your next drives in your final 2 supercars. You will also receive fast track to each drive!
After you have completed your triple supercar blast, you will also be treated to an exhilarating high speed passenger ride in an Ariel Atom – a great chance to see how the professionals do it!
You will be able to take home a photo pack and video footage of all your supercar drives, and a personal driver analysis card.
Cars available to drive include:
• Aston Martin DB9
• Aston Martin Vantage V8
• Audi R8 V8
• BMW i8
• Bentley Continental GT
• Chevrolet Camaro
• Ford Escort Mrk I
• Ferrari F430
• Jaguar F-Type
• Lamborghini Gallardo
• Nissan GTR
• Porsche 997 Carrera 4s
• Subaru Impreza Rally Car B
Important Information: The person driving the car will be required to sign a disclaimer accepting liability in the event of damage to the vehicle. The driver will be given an option to purchase damage waiver cover when booking to minimise their financial exposure should there be an accident. Drivers are under no obligation to purchase this optional waiver. Full details are available at the time of booking.
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There is nothing quite like the sensation of hovering in a powerful, fast-moving helicopter - looking down at the ground just a few feet below.
But there is no time to ponder, as the pilot has applied power and you can feel the helicopter accelerating over the ground and now you are climbing, flying away to 1000 feet. Whilst you admire the breath-taking countryside, your pilot will point out the local landmarks.
Gradually the helicopter returns gently to earth. Don't forget to take your camera, so you can you can re-live the experience with friends and family and show off your fantastic photographs.
The Package
• Fly on board a helicopter
• Pre-flight safety briefing
• A glass of Bubbly after landing
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During your Luxury Chocolate making experience you will be treated to indulgent chocolate martinis, two glasses of bubbly, chocolate taster platters, luxurious chocolates and luxurious chocolate decorations as you learn the magical legends of chocolate and finally get stuck into some exclusive, sophisticated chocolate making of you own.
The chocolate will, no doubt, create a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere and you will leave with full-to-bursting bags of your own handmade truffles and flavour infused chocolates, everyone will definitely leave on a high!
Chocolate Mixology - You will learn to blend your own chocolate martinis, so decadent even the glasses are drizzled in chocolate!
Chocolate Legends and Chocolate Connoisseurs’ Tasting - Master Chocolatiers will guide you through the fascinating history of chocolate, with plenty of exotic tastings to complement this magical timeline. You’ll discover how chocolate is made and this could be the first time you try 100% pure chocolate! You’ll also sample mouth-watering chocolates, learning insider tips from our Master Chocolatier connoisseurs.
Team Building Chocolate Making - Getting creative, you’ll make your own tasty flavoured chocolate slabs. You’ll then team up in pairs to make fresh cream chocolate truffles and cut, mould and dip gooey milk chocolate fudge. You’ll decorate your truffles and fudge with luxurious toppings such as, sea salt, cocoa powder, white chocolate flakes, strawberry curls and honeycomb.
Special prizes will be award throughout the event, for creative ingenuity. You will leave with approximately 15 of your own handmade chocolates in addition to a giant chocolate slab, packaged up in gorgeous ribbon tied bags.
The hotel choice will depend on availability and when you wish to book, hotels included are Travelodge - Battersea, Travelodge - Tower Bridge, Travelodge - Waterloo or similar. Full details will be given upon booking.
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Learn to bake like a ‘Boss’! Spend a day in the kitchen of award-winning pastry chef Eric Lanlard. Eric has created stunning cakes for celebrities and royalty alike, and according to Vanity Fair magazine he is one of the best pâtissiers in the world. Now it is your turn to create a masterpiece with his help and guidance.
Once inside the cookery school based in Battersea you will enjoy a delicious breakfast to get you set up for the class. There are many classes to choose from, such as Baking with Chocolate, Fine Patisserie or French Country Baking, whichever one you go for you will leave with three creations of your own.
You won’t go home hungry as you will also receive a delicious lunch with wine!
Each student goes home with not only their three bakes but a Cake-Boy apron and recipe folder as well as a 10% gift voucher to use in the Baking Boutique.
The experience is run from 9:30am to 16:00pm (Approximately).
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Synergy Experiences retreats are profoundly influenced by the work of Jon Kabat Zinn, who is a professor of medicine and the creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine Health Care.
The purpose of Synergy Experience's retreats is to create a space to reconnect, cleanse, nurture and discover the power of mindfulness. Jon Kabat Zinn believes mindfulness can help people improve their experience of everyday life and cope better with worry or stress. This experience for two will leave them feeling Empowered, Renewed and Inspired.
From the moment you and your guest arrive at a Synergy Experience retreat you will feel looked after, you both will have the chance to truly rest, relax and immerse yourselves in their gentle teachings of mindfulness and meditation.
You both will leave feeling empowered, renewed, and inspired.
A typical retreat day itinerary
10.15 Registration
10.45 Gentle Yoga
11.30 Meditation and Sound Healing
12.15 Mindfulness Walk
13.00 Delicious Lunch (tailored to dietary requirements)
14.00 Mindfulness Art
15.00 Mindfulness Toolbox
15.30 Meditation
16.00 Finish
Max of 20 people per retreat.
Synergy Experiences will provide yoga mats if you don't have one. Wear comfortable warm clothing and footwear (workout clothes are fine). Bring a reusable water bottle, a blanket for meditation, slippers, a waterproof coat, and boots if it is /has been raining. Around two weeks prior to the retreat you will be sent a questionnaire to enable them to get to know you, if you have a disability, injuries, or limitations we can offer an alternative activity on the day. Most venues have disability access (not London). Mobile phones are not permitted during the retreat.
The experience content, equipment used, and restrictions may vary. Synergy Experiences cater for dietary requirements, but they CANNOT CATER FOR A NUT ALLERGY (you can bring your own food).
18+ Men and women welcome
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Engage with nature while spending some time together with this two night break in one of the UK’s finest woods. Located just a 2 minute leafy walk away from the main farm, Badger’s Wood is an ideal location for those looking for a unique getaway.
Wildlife is in abundance with regular sightings of wild badgers, foxes, buzzards and owls amongst other bird life. Take your binoculars while you relax in the warm bubbles of the hot tub, you might spot a furry friend!
Escape to this hideaway in the woods for your two night stay with entrance to Hoo Farm. You will stay in their luxury log cabin with traditional timber cladding, vaulted ceilings and wooden beams. This self-catering cabin is open-plan, with a bedroom and living area, bathroom, and kitchen. Feel free to stock up the fridge with as much food as you need to hunker down, snuggle up and relax in your own secluded getaway.
If you would like a little relaxation following a long day on Hoo Farm, retreat to the extensive wooded garden and enjoy a long soak in the hot tub, or get the barbecue started for dinner.
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Soundmagic Studios, Great Totham, EssexTzarina from National Accounts, July 2019
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What did you get up to?
I thoroughly enjoyed my Platinum Recording Studio Experience at Soundmagic Studios. Steve, the owner of the recording studio was incredibly professional and friendly throughout my experience. Singing is my passion so this was the perfect experience for me, as I got to record 6 of my favourite songs, which we edited and added effects to. It was very insightful to hear about different techniques used in recording music. I got to walk away with my own personalised CD, for which I could choose the title and images for, along with my own certificate which made this experience extra special. It really feels like I have my own mini album which I’ve always dreamed about! I also paid extra for a black personalised presentation plaque which was definitely worth it and a really special way to commemorate this wonderful experience. I’d definitely recommend to anyone if they want a taste of the recording studio life, whatever genre of music they like to sing.
What did you enjoy the most?
Taking home my own personalised CD which I can keep as a reminder of my incredible experience!
Top Tip
1. Sing the songs you enjoy the most
2. Drink plenty of water as singing for the best part of 4 hours can be thoroughly enjoyable but also challenging!
