DISNEY CRUISE LINE BRINGS FUN IN THE SUN, WATER PLAY FOR LITTLE ONES AND GOOFY’S GOLF ON THE DISNEY DREAM

An elaborately themed interactive sports deck, whimsical water play area, and relaxing poolside oasis for adults join the first-ever shipboard water coaster – AquaDuck – to provide fun in the sun for guests sailing on the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Dream. These additions, announced today, one year from the maiden voyage of the Disney Dream, offer new experiences for guests of all ages.

Goofy’s Sports Deck

On Goofy’s Sports Deck, the magic tees off on deck 13 with Goofy’s Golf – a miniature golf course where “lessons” featuring Goofy and his son, Max, lead guests through nine themed holes of wacky fun. Each hole offers special golf instructions – with a goofy twist. Lessons include:

· “Handling a dog leg” – Guests avoid a fire hydrant and use Pluto’s dog bone to guide them to the hole.
· “Stuck in the rough” – Goofy shows golfers how to avoid the tall turf and steer clear of a lawn mower.
· “Reading the green” – Stacks of books and a large magnifying glass are obstacles to circumvent on this undulating green.
· “Attacking the green” – Yo ho, yo ho! Golfers and landlubbers take a swashbuckling approach to sinking their putt on this pirate-themed hole.

Guests can choose to use the Goofy or Max tee on each hole, offering twice the fun. Family-friendly competitions and tournaments will keep the excitement on par while quirky golf clubs, some crooked and bent, will challenge golfers to stay on course. Goofy and Max may even swing by to interact with guests and offer some tips on club selection, stance or just goofing around.

Also on Goofy’s Sports Deck, two digital sports simulators provide a variety of virtual game experiences such as soccer, tennis, basketball, golf and more. With the simulators, guests can kick, swing and throw, participating in favorite high-action sports without the hassle of chasing the ball.

Max’s Courts are two mini-sized sports courts for little ones to enjoy soccer, basketball or group play. There’s full-court basketball that may also be transformed into a mini soccer pitch or volleyball court, plus table tennis and foosball tables. A walking track rings Goofy’s Sports Deck.

Nemo’s Reef

Little ones discover oceans of fun at this fanciful water-play area overflowing with pop jets, bubblers and lovable underwater friends like Nemo, Dory, Marlin and other favourites from the Disney•Pixar film, “Finding Nemo.”

Shaded for protection from the sun and featuring a soft wet-deck surface, the 1,500-square-foot Nemo’s Reef is a place for children to cool off and play among colorful, interactive figures that move and spray water. Children will delight as they splash alongside Nemo swimming in a sea anemone, glide down a pint-sized water slide shaped like Mr. Ray and frolic near Pearl the octopus who “inks” herself with a mist of water. Kids can even get soaked in a water curtain that undulates back and forth like the EAC (East Australian Current).

Nemo’s Reef is surrounded by a glass enclosure, with a main guest entrance and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Quiet Cove Pool and Cove Bar

Reserved exclusively for guests 18 and older, the Quiet Cove Pool and Cove Bar is a retreat for adults to sunbathe and swim, indulge in a cool drink or enjoy a relaxing dip in a nearby hot tub overlooking the ocean.

One of three fresh-water pools on the Disney Dream, Quiet Cove Pool features varying depths for taking a dip, sunbathing in comfort and enjoying a poolside cocktail. A series of connected circular pools includes a 4-foot-deep plunge pool and a 6-inch-deep sunbathing pool with built-in loungers and a mister. Guests also can splash up to Cove Bar, which is part of the pool, and sip a refreshing beverage.

Nearby, on the sides of deck 11, guests can soak in a whirlpool hot tub while overlooking the ocean. Four “infinity” whirlpool hot tubs – two for families and two just for adults – provide spectacular views of the ocean beyond.

AquaDuck and More!

The Disney Dream will feature the world’s first shipboard water coaster – AquaDuck – which will sweep guests away on an exhilarating high-speed flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, uphill acceleration and river rapids – all while traversing the upper decks of the ship.

Donald Pool is the place for families to gather and enjoy all of the activities up on deck. Overlooking Donald Pool is the giant Funnel Vision LED screen – more than 30 feet wide and 18 feet high – showing Disney films and other live broadcast events. A retractable floor extends over the pool, providing an ideal dance floor for deck parties.

Continuing a favourite feature of the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the Disney Dream will also have a Mickey Pool for children. The shape of Mickey Pool resembles the beloved Disney character, and an oversized version of Mickey’s hand supports a yellow winding slide that splashes down near the pool.

As an added convenience for parents with children of different ages, Donald Pool, Mickey Pool and Nemo’s Reef are all located within the same vicinity, on deck 11 between the forward and aft funnel.

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BESPOKE BROWN’S EXPERIENCE AT THE ROCCO FORTE COLLECTION’S BROWN’S HOTEL

Make the most of some of the exciting attractions London and Mayfair have to offer with the Bespoke Brown’s Experience, which allows guests to tailor-make their own stay.

Mayfair has long been a byword for luxury bespoke shopping, from Saville Row suits to the finest Burlington Arcade jewellery. Now guests can customise their own Brown’s Hotel experience and make their stay in London even more memorable.

The new Bespoke Brown’s Experience package allows guests to combine a two-night stay at Brown’s Hotel with the experience of their choice, from a West End show and dinner to a sumptuous spa treatment or a private guided tour of the city. Guests simply choose their dates and then select one of the options below. Once they have booked, a member of staff will contact them to discuss the details of their stay.

The Bespoke Brown’s Experience includes:

• Overnight accommodation
• Welcome amenity on arrival
• Daily English breakfast in The Albemarle
• And one of the services or activities below:

• Airport Transfer (Round-trip from Heathrow, Gatwick or City Airport)
• Two theatre tickets to a leading West End show and a set two-course pre-theatre dinner in The Albemarle
• Two tickets to The Royal Academy of Arts and a three course set-lunch in The Albemarle
• Three-course dinner for two, including a bottle of wine, in The Albemarle
• Three hours with either a personal shopper or a private guided tour of London and a copy of the limited edition The Rocco Forte Collection
• Two one-hour luxurious spa treatments in The Spa

Prices start from £400 per night in a Classic King room, excluding VAT, for two people. This package is available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights throughout 2010, subject to availability, for a minimum stay of 2 consecutive nights.

For further information or to make a reservation please contact reservations 0800 988 4040 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or or visit their website www.roccofortecollection.com

Guests can enhance this experience further by booking additional services or activities from the list above, alternatively they can select from a range of Bespoke Services which the hotel already offers*. These include private behind-the-scene tours, to special after-hours appointments with London’s finest Savile Row establishments and even the chance to create your very own personalised scent.

* Additional services will be at an additional charge to the guest.

EIGHT MOORGATE HOSTS LUXURY PAMPERING PARTY
Exclusive evening of fashion, chocolate, cocktails and spa treats on 11th February 2010
East London’s rooftop private members club Eight Moorgate is hosting a unique evening event on Thursday 11th February from 6pm til late. Guests will step through the courtyard into the glass lift and be taken up to the sixth floor Lounge Bar and Library, which will be transformed into a gorgeous showcase of fashion designers and spas, as well as chocolate and cocktail master-classes.

Showroom 21 will be hosting a number of exclusive fashion designers in a Pop-Up Boutique space. A capsule collection of handbags will be on show by UK designer Rocio as well as a stunning vintage collection of classic labels, such as Yves Saint Laurent, Galliano and Christian Dior. Celebrity jewellery designer Nicola Pulvertaft will be displaying a range of feminine jewellery and Penelope and Parker will be there with classic handbags made from luxury leather.

At the long Lounge Bar, guests will be able to learn how to make the perfect cocktail, such as the signature Eight Martini, while admiring the club’s stunning views of steeples and skyscrapers.

There will also be decadent chocolate master-classes from award winning chocolatier Paul Wayne Gregory, who designs handcrafted chocolates in delicious variations, such as Praline Crunch and Blue Mountain Coffee. He will be showing guests how to create a sinful chocolate masterpiece which they can take home as a special gift, or eat right away…

To redeem their sins, guests can meet Suné Connell, a nutritional therapist and learn how to stick to those New Year’s resolutions. Suné infuses her knowledge of nutritional therapy with a gourmet approach to health and well-being and has been featured on Jamie Oliver’s website, among others.

To add a touch of glamour to the evening, Blush Make-Up and City Point Spas are on hand to transform party-goers with a unique makeover or a tailored mini-therapy session.

As a farewell gift, each guest will receive a luxurious goodie-bag worth over £200.

Tickets are priced at £20 and numbers are strictly limited, for more information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / 0808 180 1858 to apply for guest-list. For tickets, please contact Chelsea at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / 07751 817 770.

Eight Moorgate EC2
1 Dysart Street
EC2A 2BX
0808 180 1858
http://www.eightclub.co.uk/

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-3am
Membership costs: £800 + VAT (£77/month)

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3am
Sat – Bar open from 5pm; Restaurant from 6pm

JASON MRAZ BAGS A BRACE AT SUNDAY’S GRAMMY’S

Jason Mraz went one better, you might say two better, when he walked away with a pair of Grammy’s at Sunday’s ceremony – Jason’s first Grammy triumph.

Jason won the awards for ‘Best Male Pop Vocal Performance’ for ‘Make It Mine’ and ‘Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals’ for his duet with Colbie Caillat on ‘Lucky’. Both tracks are featured on Jason’s universally successful album ‘We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things’, which is now Platinum in the UK.

Propelled by the success of ‘I’m Yours’, ‘Lucky’ and ‘Make It Mine’, ‘We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.’ has proven to be a worldwide sensation. In addition to the album's platinum certification in the UK and US, the album has received multiple platinum certifications in Korea (5x), France (4x), and Indonesia (3x); double platinum certifications in Australia and Canada; and platinum certification in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Thailand, Switzerland, and Taiwan.

www.jasonmraz.com

WORLDWIDE MUSIC AWARDS -GILLES PETERSON -FEAT. DANAY+ GUESTS

@ The Garage, N5 1RD
29 New Inn Yard, E2 2EY
7PM – 4AM
Saturday February 6th 2010

Advance Tickets: £25
post 11pm tickets £15 on door

Expect a flavour of Havana at this year’s Worldwide Music Awards from special guest Danay, flying direct from Cuba and presented by Havana Cultura.

Havana Cultura is a global art initiative from Havana Club rum, a window on contemporary Cuban culture developed to give the spirit of Havana a global voice. Gilles Peterson discovered Danay when he recently teamed up with Havana Cultura to produce an album of the very best up and coming musical talent in Havana.

Danay is a 24 year-old soul sister who has already drawn comparisons with the likes of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. Anyone who has been lucky enough to watch her perform in Havana is likely to agree and her performance at the Worldwide Awards should not be missed.

The Worldwide Awards is an annual celebration of the best music championed by Gilles Peterson on his Worldwide and Radio 1 show. The awards, hosted by Gilles Peterson, are an annual celebration of all the best new music that has come through this year on his show with some of the best new acts performing on the night.

http://www.havana-cultura.com

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THE WORLD’S MOST AWARDED CHAMPAGNE, CHARLES HEIDSIECK, INVITES YOU TO ENJOY ITS FIRST NON-VINTAGE ROSE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

‘The exception deserves the exceptional’ has always been the House of Charles Heidsieck’s philosophy and still remains its ethos to this day. Over the decades, the House has never made a fuss about its exceptional heritage or innumerable awards and accolades, consolidating its position as the champagne for “those who know” solely on its exceptional quality. Unbeknownst to many, Charles Heidsieck is the world’s most awarded Champagne. The number of medals and trophies regularly earned by Charles Heidsieck is simply extraordinary. Most recently, in 2009, one of the world’s leading wine trade publications, Decanter, attributed two trophies to Charles Heidsieck for Champagne of the Year: best non-vintage and best vintage rose.

Furthermore, the winemaking team in Reims has been awarded the ‘Winemaker of the Year’ trophy an exceptional nine times by the UK International Wine Challenge between 1997 and 2009. This Valentine’s Day choose Charles Heidsieck’s Rose Reserve, a deliciously fresh champagne which expresses perfectly the complexity of the Charles Heidsieck spirit. The Rose Reserve is the most recent addition to the Charles Heidsieck Reserve range. Created using the traditional coupage method of adding red wine from Pinot Noir to the blend, it is the House’s first non vintage rose ever released by Charles Heidsieck. It presents all of the delicacy of rose wine amplified by maturation. The addition of the Pinot Noir not only brings colour, it also gives the champagne finesse and subtlety. The Rose Reserve is a delicately structured champagne with aromas of home-made fruit jams, warmed by hints of pepper and cinnamon. £41.24

£20.10 FOR 2010: A FANTASTIC OFFER FROM THE FORGE RESTAURANT
Set in the heart of Covent Garden, The Forge is one of three restaurants in the area from owner Robert Seigler. It provides a relaxed atmosphere complimented by elegant décor and excellent service. In celebration of the turn of the decade, The Forge Restaurant is offering a fantastic value 3-course meal for only £20.10. This offer is available any Sunday or Monday and includes half a bottle of the house wine and a coffee.

Critically acclaimed Chef, Andrew Barber, has created a delightful menu, examples include: Seared salmon with herb risotto, Chargrilled feather steak with chips and Bearnaise sauce or Caramelised cep and artichoke risotto. For dessert choose from a range of tempting dishes including Chocolate tart with pistachio ice cream, White chocolate cheesecake with blackberries or Apple and blackberry charlotte with custard.

The Forge Restaurant boasts exposed brickwork and large arched windows which add to the rustic warmth of the restaurant, creating an escape for diners from the bustling streets of Covent Garden. An expert team, passionate about innovation, quality and service will ensure your visit is exceptional whether you are visiting for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner.

Head chef, Andrew, comes with excellent credentials and is one of the reasons the restaurant is such an overwhelming success: with a background cooking in some of London’s finest restaurants, having previously worked at Bleeding Heart and Tate Britain.

The wine list, artfully compiled to complement the food, is a work in progress and continually growing. With 500 wines currently on the list, and 40 available by the glass there’s something to suit all tastes.

The Forge restaurant is open from noon until midnight, 7 days a week, offering diners the opportunity to sample their delicious food at any time of the day. They also offer a pre or post Theatre, 2-course set menu for £13.50 making it an easy choice for a great value meal.

For bookings at The Forge Restaurant, call 020 7379 1531 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Forge, 14 Garrick Street, London, WC2E 9BJ.

BROWNS BAR AND BRASSERIE VALENTINE'S DAY OFFER
Browns Bar & Brasserie are offering a fabulous Valentine's brunch menu for two on Sat 13th and Sun 14th February at 13 of their restaurants.

Brunch for him and her for £20

Choose from a Champagne Breakfast of either

• Smoked Salmon, Scrambled Eggs, Toasted Ciabatta and fresh Strawberries with Greek Yoghurt
• Traditional English breakfast
• Eggs Benedict
• Eggs Florentine

With a choice of any of the drinks below to accompany your meal.

• Piper Heidsieck
• Browns Bellini
• Bucks Fizz
• Bloody Mary

Plus complementary Tea and Coffee

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