BE HERE NOW! LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION AND EXPERIENCES FROM LEMONGRASS

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1 BE HERE NOW! LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION AND EXPERIENCES FROM LEMONGRASS Hamburg s Mulled Wine Pharmacy a whole new approach to bespoke. Create your own mulled wine to warm your insides and suit your personal palate When: 17 November 23 December 2017 Where: Spielbudenplatz in the St. Pauli district in Hamburg. St Pauli is one of the city s liveliest spots, home of the red-light district and near the reeperbahn. With a wealth of bars, café s and clubs, the nearby Karolinenviertel neighbourhood is known for its hip local fashion boutiques. Santa s Glühweinapotheke (Santa s mulled wine pharmacy), where guests can create their own mulled wine from different extracts of flavours such as cinnamon, orange and plum It is the latest attraction at Santa Pauli, Hamburg s alternative Christmas market Where to stay: Motel One Hamburg Am Michel City centre design hotel without the luxury price tag Located within walking distance from the market Rate: starting from 89 EUR per room per night Abigail Best and Ellena Johnstone at Lemongrass Marketing E: Abi@lemongrassmarketing.com or Ellena.johnstone@lemongrassmarketing.com

2 Enjoy something different at Hamburg s Winter Pride Market Hamburg s very own LGBT Christmas market When: Weekends only, 27 November -30 December 2017 Where: In the heart of Hamburg s fashionable LGBT district, St Georg Winter Pride offers a respite from traditional Christmas carols and instead features renowned DJs with live performances every Sunday by Hamburg singer-songwriters One of Europe s only LGBT Christmas Markets Where to stay: Motel One Hamburg Alster City centre design hotel without the luxury price tag Located within walking distance to the market Rate: starting from 89 EUR per night Abi Best or Ellena Johnstone at Lemongrass Marketing E: abi@lemongrassmarketing.com or ellena.johnstone@lemongrassmarketing.com

3 Get into the festive spirit at Lausanne s Festival of Lights Where: City centre, Lausanne, Switzerland. The Olympic city of Lausanne is a shining example of dynamism and openness in terms of economic, cultural, sporting and academic provision and home to the International Olympic Committee headquarters, as well as the Olympic Museum and lakeshore Olympic Park. Dates: 22 November - 31 December 2017 Christmas markets will be illuminated at the annual Lausanne Festival of Lights The Festival of Lights showcases awe-inspiring light instillations produced by local artists Running guided tours by gourmet s in collaboration with the Festival of Lights, with opportunities to try cheese, chocolate, wine and fondue Eleanor Hawtin and Imogen Eaton at Lemongrass Marketing E: eleanor.hawtin@lemongrassmarketing.com or imogen.eaton@lemongrassmarketing.com

4 A Christmas market on a ship in Lake Constance. The cultural gems of four different countries rub shoulders with each other on one lake When: 30 November 22 December 2017 Where: The Christmas market ship is moored in Konstanz, on the German shore of Lake Constance, lying below the northern edge of the Alps, and the largest lake in Germany. Also bordered by Austria and Switzerland, and in close proximity to Liechtenstein it offers strikingly beautiful scenery with its majestic expanse of water, against a backdrop of the Alps, encompassing some 270 kilometres of shoreline The Christmas Ship is moored at the quay wall in the harbour of Konstanz Over 130 artisans, traders and food vendors selling delicacies and local sweets Eleanor Hawtin and Fredrica Slater at Lemongrass Marketing E: Eleanor.hawtin@lemongrassmarketing.com or Fredrica.slater@lemongrassmarketing.com

5 Yoga in the snow at Forsthofalm When: December - April Where: At the ski in, ski out Forsthofalm resort, Leogang Mountains, 90 mins from Salzburg, Austria Enjoy the thrill of the outdoors and fresh mountain air in the Leogang Mountains with a snow yoga session Guests can also enjoy Forsthofalm's Sky spa which has an outdoor heated rooftop pool with 360 degree views over the Alps Plus, there is an outdoor hot tub with views over the mountains Rates: starting from 160 per person per night Abigail Best and Ellena Johnstone at Lemongrass Marketing E: abi@lemongrassmarketing.com or ellena.johnstone@lemongrassmarketing.com

6 A once in a decade opportunity to see the magic of the Northern Lights over Ireland, at Lough Eske Castle, on the dramatic and rugged coastline of Donegal on the wild Atlantic way When: December - March 2018 Where: Lough Eske Castle, Donegal, Ireland, a five-star castle hotel located on a secluded lakeside estate just outside Donegal Town, on the wild Atlantic way. It has a rich history dating back to the 1400s. Associated with the O'Donnell Clan, the founding fathers of Donegal, the property is based in the northwest region of Ireland Guests can book the Night Sky Package to view the Northern Lights which is a once in a decade chance to see the Northern Lights over Ireland This unforgettable experience at Lough Eske takes place late at night for the best opportunity to see the lights and ends with a luxury gourmet picnic under the stars, prepared by award winning chefs. The package includes a table d hote dinner in Cedars Restaurant on one night Picnic lunch on one of the days Three-hour tour with our local expert guide of all local attractions Complimentary use of the swimming pool and fitness centre in Spa Solis Package rate: 799 per person (includes 2 nights accommodation) Eleanor Hawtin and Fredrica Slater at Lemongrass Marketing E: fredrica.slater@lemongrassmarketing.com or eleanor.hawtin@lemongrassmarketing,com