UNCOVER THE SECRETS OF LONDON'S FINEST PALACES BY STAYING AT THE RED CARNATION'S RUBENS HOTEL IN CENTRAL LONDON, OPPOSITE THE ROYAL MEWS

From 27th July until 29th September 2010 all our London properties are offering A Royal Day Out package that includes tickets to see behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace. You'll tour the Royal Mews, see the amazing wealth of paintings in the Queen's Gallery and experience the stupendous State Rooms, lavishly furnished with some of the greatest art treasures from the Royal Collection. At The Egerton House Hotel, The Milestone and The Chesterfield Mayfair, we also have our Enchanted Palace package, available until 31st December, that gives another fascinating insight into the lives and loves, secrets and scandals of those for whom Kensington Palace was home. See stunning installations featuring famous fashion designers and the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, Diana's gowns, the bedroom where Victoria learnt she was to be Queen, and much more. Royal Day Out - prices from £185.00 per night excl. VAT for two adults sharing a Classic Double Room.Enchanted Palace - prices from £206.00 per night excl. VAT for two adults sharing a Classic Double Room.

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF GUERNSEY
ur Discover Guernsey package at The Old Government House Hotel and Spa provides the perfect opportunity to experience the delights of this charmingly unspoilt island with its wealth of history and heritage.The setting, with its breathtaking coastline, winding country lanes and relaxed way of life, is truly idyllic, while the hotel itself makes for the perfect escape, with an irresistible combination of sweeping sea views, exemplary service, delicious cuisine and its own relaxing spa and pool. With two day car hire included, you can explore the island at your own pace. Combined travel and hotel packages also available.Discover Guernsey - prices from £276.00 per night for two adults sharing a Classic Double Room for a minimum of two nights. Travel and hotel packages from £329.00 per person for two nights.

A UNIQUE DORSET DINING EXPERIENCE
Delicious discoveries await you at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa with our intriguing Adventures in Food package.Guests are invited to experience the ancient art of food foraging (searching the seashore and hedgerows for free edible delights) with renowned expert John Wright, featured in the TV show River Cottage. John will guide guests throughout the day, then our award-winning chef Steven Titman, will work his magic to transform these delicacies into a mouth-watering dinner to delight the palate, accompanied by wines from the exceptional cellar created by our world famous sommelier, Eric Zwiebel.Adventures in Food - prices from £385.00 per night incl. VAT for two adults sharing a Classic Double Room for two nights. Selected dates available.

WHEN YOU WAKE... THE DREAM BEGINS
The magnificent, unique locations of each of our three five-star hotels offer their guests a window into the culture, history, heritage and natural beauty of South Africa; the rainbow nation!Choose from The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Cape Town, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the towering mountains, The Oyster Box, the Grand Dame of Umhlanga Rocks near Durban, and Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat in the Western Cape, voted Best Hotel in the World. Guests will receive an extra luxurious night with our compliments, when staying four nights or more until 30th September 2010! With an offer like this you might be tempted to visit them all and enjoy three very different experiences offered by this amazingly rich and diverse destination.One More Night - prices from ZAR 1,938.75 per night incl. tax for two adults sharing a Classic Double Room for four nights.

A TASTE OF INDIA
For the seventh consecutive year guests at Hotel d'Angleterre will have the pleasure of discovering the exciting flavours of northwest India. Five chefs from the Michelin starred Tamarind Restaurant in London will be flown over especially to prepare acclaimed Executive Chef Alfred Prasad's finest selection of modern Indian delicacies for a two-week extravaganza between 26th July and 6th August 2010.With the tantalising Tamarind package guests can enjoy an enchanting Indian evening then retire to a luxurious room with with spectacular views across Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc.Tamarind - prices from CHF 670.00 per night incl. tax for two adults sharing a Classic Double Room for one night.

A WORK OF ART
Discover the cultural delights of Palm Beach's two most renowned cultural attractions, the Norton Museum of Art and the Flagler Museum and Mansion, followed by an evening at The Chesterfield Palm Beach, complete with Romantic Interlude Dinner with the Nights and the Museums package.The Norton is internationally known for its distinguished permanent collection featuring American, Chinese, European and Contemporary art, as well as Photography. The Flagler, a spectacular Gilded Age mansion built by larger-than-life industrialist Henry Flagler who epitomised the energy and vision which made America what it is today.Nights and the Museums - prices from $246.00 per night excl. tax for two adults sharing a Superior Queen Room for one night.Whether you're spoiling a loved one or thanking a friend nothing is more welcome than Red Carnation Gift Experience Vouchers - you're treating them to splendid luxury and exceptional service at one of our uniquely desirable family-run hotels.Choose from a tempting selection of experiences such as food and wine discovery evenings in Dorset with one of the world's finest Sommeliers, traditional afternoon teas, relaxing and rejuvenating spa days in South Africa, romantic getaways for two in London, monetary vouchers to spend when visiting a hotel - and much more.Our gift vouchers are beautifully presented with a personalised voucher and brochure wallet which can be sent directly to the recipient by post, email or can be purchased within our hotels.

INGREDIENTS
250ml corn or glucose syrup250g granulated sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar1 tablespoon baking soda, sieved1 litre vanilla ice creamDissolve the syrup, sugar and vinegar over a medium heat. Turn the heat up high and boil until the syrup turns to a light caramel colour.Take the pan off the heat and quickly stir in the baking soda, then pour the mix into a high-sided baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper and greased with butter. Leave to cool and harden. Do not refrigerate! Once hardened, this brittle, crunchy slab becomes your honeycomb base.Slightly soften the vanilla ice cream in a chilled ceramic bowl. Carefully break the honeycomb slab into various sizes, none more than 2cm square, and quickly fold half into the ice cream mould or back into the original ice cream container and freeze again. Keep the remaining honeycomb in an air tight container for topping when serving.A Life in Food, Beatrice Tollman's celebration of recipes from our family to yours is available to order now.Experience the best Red Carnation Hotels has to offer and indulge yourself at any one of our thirteen five and four star family-run boutique hotels around the globe.Win one of five Red Carnation Gift Experience Vouchers and choose one of many unique moments from a wide assortment of luxurious treats. It could be an Afternoon Tea for two at our award winning Milestone Hotel in London, a romantic overnight stay overlooking Lake Geneva or a Spa treatment at The Twelve Apostles, the choice really is yours!Simply visit our competition page and choose the gift experience from the hotel you'd most like to visit and we will then enter your name in the draw to win one of five vouchers. For a little inspiration visit our Gift Experience page. Please note travel is not included.

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