London & South Coast Bespoke

Itinerary

• England

   England offers the perfect place for people of all tastes - whether it is cosmopolitain cities, historical and cultural sites, wild and rugged nature or world recognised sprting events, England has it all.

• Chewton Glen

  Chewton Glen is a five star hotel located on the edge of the New Forest National Park on the South Coast of England. Chewton Glen House dates from the early 18th century and was lived in by Captain Frederick Marryat during the 1840s as wrote his novel The Children of the New Forest.

• London

  London is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. An important settlement for two millennia, London's history goes back to its founding by the Romans. Since its settlement, London has been part of many important movements and phenomena throughout history, such as the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival. London is one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts contribute to its status as a major global city. The city boasts four World Heritage Sites: The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church; the Tower of London; the historic settlement of Greenwich; and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

• • London
  • Grosvenor House - Exterior

  Day 1: London

  Meet your driver at Heathrow airport, and take a private transfer to your hotel.

  Ater being picked up from the Airport, your chauffeur driven luxury vehicle will take you to Hampton court where you will meet your private Guide who will take you through this regal palace. The summer residence of King Henry VIII, Hampton Court represents some of the finest architectural splendour that you are likely to see in London. The complex includes the Grand hall, the royal kitchens, the privy gardens and palace gardens, the maze and the Royal chapel. Throughout your visit, your Professional Guide will regale you with historical fact and legend. At the end of the tour, you will be brought to your hotel where you can check in and settle into your new surroundings.

  A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.

  Accommodation: Grosvenor House-JW Marriott (5*)

  With its Park Lane address, Grosvenor House-JW Marriott is near Hyde Park Speakers' Corner, Marble Arch, and Apsley House. Another attraction in the area is Buckingham Palace. Guestrooms have premium bedding, satellite television, and minibars; bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers. The Hotel provides a restaurant, a bar/lounge, a fitness facility, and a business center.

• • Imperial State Crown
  • British Airways London Eye
  • Dinner cruise on the Thames

  Day 2: London

  Your luxury chauffeured driven Bentley Continental Flying spur car will take you around the sights of your choice for half of the day.

  Enjoy a unique opportunity to see the Crown Jewels outside normal visitor hours for your group exclusively, including the largest top quality cut diamond in the world, the Cullinan I, on top of the Sceptre, and the Imperial State Crown, worn each year by The Queen at the State Opening of Parliament. Sample some continental breakfast refreshments at the end of your time here.

  See the magnificent city scape from above as you take a flight on the British Airways London Eye, a visually striking structure and the world's largest observation wheel. As you ascend over the Thames with a glass of champagne in your hand you will see London's famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments spread out below in a panoramic scene giving you a new perspective of a great city! On a clear day the views can stretch as far as 25 miles to Windsor Castle. With priority boarding, fast track entrance, a complementary mini guide and chocolates, exclusive use of a capsule for your flight and a waiter who will serve you a bottle of champagne and orange juice, it is sure to be a fun exerience!

  Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.

  Enjoy a four course dinner as you admire London by night from the river Thames on board a boat. Many of the historical and modern buildings along the banks of the river are floodlit at night and make for a beautiful tour of the city. After a cocktail, sit back and relax as you have your dinner to the accompaniment of live entertainment, provided in the form of cabaret and indulge in some dancing if the mood takes you - you are on vacation after all! Your cruise includes a 4-course dinner, coffee and chocolates, live entertainment, after-dinner dancing, a welcome drink, half bottle of House Red and half bottle of House White wine, as well as half bottle of Mineral water per person. (Please note: No jeans or running shoes. Men are required to wear a jacket and tie. This is an unescorted tour. Minimum age limit 16yrs).

  Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.

  Accommodation: Grosvenor House-JW Marriott (5*)
• • London Shop
  • Geo F Trumper
  • Theo Randall at The InterContinental

  Day 3: London

  Spend some time today embracing British and European fashion! In the company of a fashion Insider - Expert (led by a Fashion Designer, trend spotter or freelance fashion writer), enjoy an engaging 3 hour walking tour exploring London’s luxury shopping quarters of Mayfair and Marylebone (or alternatively Sloane Street). Visit upmarket department stores, luxury designer brands and intimate fashion boutiques. All experiences include three pre-arranged appointments with in-store staff to esure a highly personlised experience be sure to let your Sales Advisor know your fahion preferences in Advance so this can be truly customised for you.

  What better way to spend a few hours then by some pampering (you are on vacation after all!). For the gentleman, we suggest a trip to Trumpers of Mayfair. Geo F Trumper is recognized as the finest traditional gentlemen's barber in London and is known throughout the world for its matchless range of gentlemen's fragrances and grooming products. The Trumper shops in Curzon Street, Mayfair and Jermyn Street, St James's are unrivalled in the services they offer. The original Curzon Street shop remains the same with its beautiful mahogany paneled private cubicles and stunning displays of grooming requisites. The shop is of course air-conditioned, so customers can relax in luxury and comfort. Choose from a Wet shave and Hot Towel treatment, a scalp massage using one of Trumper's famous hairdressings, a manicure or a pedicure. For the lady, we suggest a treatment at the Spa InterContinental - the new destination spa located at InterContinental London Park Lane. Discover a unique “in the know” spa destination where every element is customised to your time to spa , whether you have a moment to recharge, an hour to detox or a day to relax, immerse yourself in sumptuous surroundings. Choose from numerous treatments such as a VIP spa treatment, steam temple therapy or hot stone massage. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you woudl like anything booked in advance for you.

  Start your evening off with a few cocktails! Join your private Mixologist for a private cocktail masterclass, with the Intercontinental Hotel resident Mixologist, followed by a two course dinner in the award winning Theo Randall at The InterContinental. The mixology class takes about 45 minutes and a corner of the bar can be closed off for you. Then head to dinner in Theo Randall's in The InterContinental. The atmosphere is fun, relaxed and without pretense. The décor is as smart as the menu, and locals as well as hotel guests can be seen sipping drinks with friends and business associates. (beverages excluded).

  Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.

  Accommodation: Grosvenor House-JW Marriott (5*)
• • Horse riding in Hyde Park
  • Speedboat Ride on River Thames
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  Day 4: London

  If you have ever longed to go for a spot of trotting on London's famous Rotten Row, then horse riding at Hyde Park is the ideal sport for you! With a variety of equestrian activities, the Hyde Park Stables will cater for all riding abilities and ages from five upwards. Rotten Row in London's Hyde Park has been the most famous equestrian venue in England for 300 years. What could be a be pleasant way to wander through Hyde Park than on horseback acompanied by an Instructor?

  Become James Bond for while with a speedboat ride along the Thames! A sleek Ribcraft powers its way along the River Thames and through the very heart of London. In addition to seeing the sights that this great city has to offer, your trained Guide will regale you with fascinating anecdotes and true stories about the life and times of author Ian Fleming, the history of the British Secret Service and their counterparts and indeed Fleming’s greatest and most famous creation of all – James Bond. Having seen many of the locations features in the famous books and films (MI5 & MI6) and having gained an insight into the fascinating world of international espionage, it’s time to hold on as skipper opens up the engines and you can pretend to be a top secret agent as the boat speeds off down towards the O2 at a rate of knots. This is a high speed ride with a difference, that will get your adrenaline pumping!

  Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.

  Continue your evening by arrival at the Casino and straight to your private lesson with a Croupier. They will give you a personal lesson before you can spend the evening at the tables. The Sportsman is a world-class gaming establishment located in the thriving West End of London, combining classic style with a modern ambience to create the perfect members' club. As well as traditional casino gaming, including American and electronic roulette, Blackjack, Punto Banco and slot machines, The Sportsman offers a Dice table - just one of the features we believe makes this club stand out from the crowd. You will be on a private table for a ‘learn to play’ session, and after this, you will join a public table and play normally.

  Accommodation: Grosvenor House-JW Marriott (5*)
• • London Scenic Helicopter flight
  • Cruise on the Thames River

  Day 5: London

  Your luxury chauffeured driven Bentley Continental Flying spur car will take you around the sights of your choice for half of the day.

  A unique way to see the cityscape of London is from the air. Enjoy a half hour private helicopter scenic flight to see one of the worlds most iconic ity skylines from the air in the comfort of a modern helicopter. Offering exceptional visibility from all seats the aircraft will take you on a never to be forgotten aerial tour lasting between 30 and 35 minutes. The journey begins at the departure lounge at Redhill aerodrome where, after brief formalities, you will be introduced to your pilot. After the marvels of lifting into the hover and departing towards the north, the centre of London is very quickly seen in the distance. As you approach the Thames from the south, Epsom race course, Wimbledon tennis club and Hampton court will all be visible and then the real action begins! Chelsea Village will glide by before the helicopter will turn towards the historic city centre square mile at the heart of the city. Have your cameras at the ready as you fly by Westminster, Buckingham palace, The Gherkin and the Tower of London before heading towards the impressive Canary Wharf development. Leaving the River Thames, you will fly over the Greenwich observatory and park and then a last glance over our right shoulder reveals the entire city spread out towards the west.

  There is always plenty happening during the evening in London, regardless of the season or time of year. Consider spending an enjoyable evening at the theatre or watching a broadway musical. Alternatively, a dinner cruise or a medieval banquet dinner in the company of Henry VIII complete with jousting knights, minstrels, troupers and strolling players by flickering torchlight in the vaulted cellars of Ivory House, just a stones throw from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge may catch your fancy. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if any of these options are of interest.

  Accommodation: Grosvenor House-JW Marriott (5*)
• • Stratford

  Day 6: London

  Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires is famous to the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty to do. Whether it's visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or shopping till you drop, Oxford has it all. We continue onto Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK. With easy road, rail and airport access, it is the perfect place for short visit. Your private vehicle and driver will pick you up from your London hotel and drop you back in the early evening.

  Accommodation: Grosvenor House-JW Marriott (5*)
• • Chewton Glen
  • Leisure Activities at Chewton Glen
  • Chewton Glen Restaurant
  • Chewton Glen

  Day 7: London - Chewton Glen

  Enjoy a chauffeur driven luxury vehicle (Bentlay Continental Flying Spur) on your transfer from London to Chewton Glen. The distance is approximately 90 miles.

  Chewton Glen allows for all types of leisure activities traditionally practised by the English gentry! Choose from Horse riding, Clay Pigeon shooting and Archery. The natural and most exciting way to see the New Forest is on horseback. The New Forest pony is one of the UK's recognised breeds of mountain and moorland ponies and noted for its intelligence, strength and "willing-to-please" temperament. Of all the native British pony breeds, New Foresters are the least afraid of man. There are a number of local stables, and riding can be arranged for all standards. Chewton Glen is able to arrange Clay Pigeon shooting within the Grounds of the Hotel. They have created their own dedicated hand-made wooden shooting pens within the picturesque grounds to shoot from and use qualified instructors. Archery is a thrilling sport (The Sport of Kings), and with professional instruction, you will have the opportunity to unleash arrow after arrow at an array of targets, including traditional target faces within the grounds of the hotel. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if you would like any of these activities arranged in advance of your stay.

  Enjoy dinner at leisure at your hotel. The on site restaurant offers wonderful cusine. Chewton Glen's executive chef Luke Matthews and his brigade of 27 chefs prepare almost 80,000 meals a year. Everything is created in Luke's culinary threatre - whether it is a three course lunch, a healthy snack in the spa, or the five-course Menu Gourmand. The menus change both daily and seasonally, to incorporate the best local and organic produce available. An effort is made to try to balance the menus with a mix of the traditional and the new, the simple and the sophisticated.

  Accommodation: Chewton Glen (5*)

  Only two-hours from central London in between Bournemouth and Southampton on the South Coast, Chewton Glen (5*), is located in Hampshire on the edge of the ancient New Forest National Park and just a short walk from the sea. The hotel is a Luxury Country House Hotel and Spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park and just a few minutes walk from the sea. It is a proud member of Relais & Chateaux, is one of the finest Luxury Hotels in the UK and has been voted 'Top Hotel in the British Isles 2009' - Conde Nast Traveller annual readers awards. The unique combination of countryside and coast makes for the ideal location for exploring - this is assuming you can pull yourself away from the multitude of activities on offer within the 130 acres of the hotel grounds of course! Each of the 58 bedrooms and suites at Chewton Glen are decorated individually to provide the ultimate in luxury hotel accommodation on the South Coast of England.

• • Jenneau 40 sailing boat

  Day 8: Chewton Glen

  Enjoy an invigorating day at sea on a private fully crewed sailing boat. Upon your arrival at the Royal Southern Yacht Club, there will be a safety briefing and an introduction to the skippers (who will be commercially endorsed DOT Yachtmasters or equivalent). At the same time wet weather clothing and life jackets will be supplied. Your sailing boat wil be a Jeanneau 40 - a superb yacht which is fast and exciting to sail, while still providing luxury and style. It has a large, spacious cockpit and beautifully appointed saloon, making them great platforms for entertaining while afloat. You will then leave the dock in the yacht for a gentle 5-minute cruise out of the river and into the Solent. During the morning, you will get your first taste of cruising onboard a luxury sailing yacht. Everyone will get plenty of opportunity to try some hands on sail handling, manoeuvres and helming. Alternatively, simply sit back and relax and take in the views.

  Enjoy lunch served on board the yacht by your host, at one of the many sheltered anchorages around the Solent. It will include a 3 course summer buffet lunch accompanied by fine wines and chilled beers.

  During the afternoon you will will get more opportunities to helm a luxury yacht, while extending the day’s exploration to places such as Beaulieu, Lymington, Yarmouth or maybe the spectacular Needles on the Western tip of the Isle of Wight. The yachts will cruise the sheltered sailing waters of the Solent eventually ending up back at the yachts base in the Hamble River.

  After reaching "terra firma", afternoon tea and cakes will be served at the Yacht Club on the upper balcony over looking the Hamble River.

  Accommodation: Chewton Glen (5*)
• • Bentley Continental

  Day 9: Chewton Glen

  Enjoy a chauffeur driven luxury vehicle (Bentley Continental Flying Spur) on your transfer from Chewton Glen to your departure airport in London. The distance is approximately 90 miles.

  Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)

Accommodation

• • Grosvenor House - Exterior

  Grosvenor House-JW Marriott (5*)

  With its Park Lane address, Grosvenor House-JW Marriott is near Hyde Park Speakers' Corner, Marble Arch, and Apsley House. Another attraction in the area is Buckingham Palace. Guestrooms have premium bedding, satellite television, and minibars; bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and hair dryers. The Hotel provides a restaurant, a bar/lounge, a fitness facility, and a business center.

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• • Chewton Glen

  Chewton Glen (5*)

  Only two-hours from central London in between Bournemouth and Southampton on the South Coast, Chewton Glen (5*), is located in Hampshire on the edge of the ancient New Forest National Park and just a short walk from the sea. The hotel is a Luxury Country House Hotel and Spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park and just a few minutes walk from the sea. It is a proud member of Relais & Chateaux, is one of the finest Luxury Hotels in the UK and has been voted 'Top Hotel in the British Isles 2009' - Conde Nast Traveller annual readers awards. The unique combination of countryside and coast makes for the ideal location for exploring - this is assuming you can pull yourself away from the multitude of activities on offer within the 130 acres of the hotel grounds of course! Each of the 58 bedrooms and suites at Chewton Glen are decorated individually to provide the ultimate in luxury hotel accommodation on the South Coast of England.

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