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Are you someone who can't walk past a jewellers without stopping to admire the gorgeous pieces displayed in the window? Emeralds, rubies, sapphires… and top of the list, a girl's best friend - the sparkle and shine of a diamond. But have you ever wondered what goes into creating such beautiful pieces? With this experience you'll get the opportunity to watch master craftsmen in their working environment and learn about the clarity and colour of different stones. With your new-found knowledge, you'll each choose your own 0.12ct diamond and a 9ct yellow or white gold band to create your own diamond ring. You'll take part in the whole journey, from bending and soldering to filing and buffing. There'll even be the chance to have your rings engraved before the diamonds are set and they receive a final finish. Your finished rings will have an approximate financial value of £250, but these unique pieces are, of course, priceless! Breakfast, lunch, soft drinks and all materials are included.

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Are you someone who can't walk past a jewellers without stopping to admire the gorgeous pieces displayed in the window? Emeralds, rubies, sapphires… and top of the list, a girl's best friend - the sparkle and shine of a diamond. But have you ever wondered what goes into creating such beautiful pieces? With this experience you'll get the opportunity to watch master craftsmen in their working environment and learn about the clarity and colour of different stones. With your new-found knowledge, you'll choose your own 0.12ct diamond and a 9ct yellow or white gold band to create your own diamond ring. You'll take part in the whole journey, from bending and soldering to filing and buffing. There'll even be the chance to have your ring engraved before the diamond is set and it receives a final finish. Your finished ring will have an approximate financial value of £250, but this unique piece is, of course, priceless! Breakfast, lunch, soft drinks and all materials are included.

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Come and discover the complexities of port production in Portugal - and take part in the colourful fun of the harvest of this rich, fortified wine. There's nothing like immersing yourself in a good bottle of port, but take it one step further and really soak up the rich and sugary flavours when you join the workers of the informal association of small, rising star producers known as the 'Douro Boys' and tread the grapes. Both of the Quintas that you visit, the Dutch owned Niepoort and the Quinta do Passadouro, are renowned for their tawny and vintage ports. You'll also get to taste several excellent Douro table wines and travel on the train route made famous by Michael Palin, up through the breathtaking Douro vineyards. You'll stay in a three star hotel in the centre of Oporto near the river front, a great place to relax in the evening. This unusual and special weekend will leave your tastebuds tantalised and your legs stained red!

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Get your passport out! Your journey begins as you board the Eurostar in London, bound for Paris. On arrival, make your way to the Bateaux Parisiens pier on the River Seine and step aboard a spectacular Bateaux vessel to enjoy fine food and splendid views of some very famous sights. Enjoy a delicious three course a la carte lunch with half a bottle of wine, mineral water and tea/coffee whilst you float alongside The Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Musee d'Orsay, Institut de France, Notre Dame, Bibliotheque Nationale de France, La Conciergerie, Le Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Trocadero, Statue de la Liberte then back to Eiffel Tower. From the Eiffel Tower to the Statue of Liberty a singer and a musician make your discovery of the capital richer with French anecdotes and songs. You can choose to return on Eurostar either the same evening or following day (but please note you must arrange your own accommodation if you decide to stay overnight). Paris travel pass even included!

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Get your passport out! Your journey begins as you board the Eurostar in London, bound for Paris. On arrival, make your way to the Bateaux Parisiens pier on the River Seine and step aboard a spectacular Bateaux vessel to enjoy fine food and splendid views of some very famous sights. Enjoy a delicious three course a la carte lunch with half a bottle of wine, mineral water and tea/coffee whilst you float alongside The Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Musee d'Orsay, Institut de France, Notre Dame, Bibliotheque Nationale de France, La Conciergerie, Le Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Trocadero, Statue de la Liberte then back to Eiffel Tower. From the Eiffel Tower to the Statue of Liberty a singer and a musician make your discovery of the capital richer with French anecdotes and songs. You can choose to return on Eurostar either the same evening or following day (but please note you must arrange your own accommodation if you decide to stay overnight). Paris travel pass even included!

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The Orient-Express conjures up images of a more glamorous age - and of a more stylish approach to travelling. On this experience you'll find out just why the train has such a fabulous reputation, and revel in luxury and nostalgia as you slip through the British countryside while enjoying a delicious meal. You can choose from lunch or dinner on board the Northern Belle from cities outside London and lunch on the British Pullman from London Victoria. The Northern Belle is inspired by the Belle trains of the 1930s, and each carriage has its own unique character. The British Pullman's carriages date from the 1920s and 1930s, all lovingly restored. Your meal will be freshly prepared and served with champagne and wine, and while the exact itinerary will vary according to your choice of train and location, we know that you'll fall in love with the romance of these beautiful trains.

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The Orient-Express conjures up images of a more glamorous age - and of a more stylish approach to travelling. On this experience you'll find out just why it has such a fabulous reputation, and revel in luxury and nostalgia en route to a number of destinations. The Northern Belle is inspired by the Belle trains of the 1930s, and each luxury carriage has its own unique character. Your experience will begin in style, with brunch and Bellini served on your outward journey. On arrival you'll disembark for a tour, usually followed by some free time for exploring. On your return journey, relax and enjoy a glass of champagne and a three or four course meal with wine. The exact itinerary will depend on your choice of destination, but wherever you go we know that you'll fall in love with this romantic train.

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You know all the reasons why you should stop smoking, but that doesn't make it any easier. Well, the world-renowned Allen Carr method will make it easier - and has the success rates to prove it. This clinic-based session uses a combination of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to remove your belief that smoking provides any genuine crutch or pleasure. Instead of focusing on the reasons why you shouldn't smoke (which you know already), this method focuses on why you continue to smoke anyway. So instead of turning not smoking into a huge sacrifice, the method works towards making you happy to be a non-smoker. Don't panic, there are regular smoking breaks included throughout the clinic - although they'll be the last fag breaks you'll ever want to take. And Allen Carr Clinics are so confident of their method that this experience even comes with a three-month money-back guarantee.

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If you love a bit of West End song and dance then this experience is for you. You'll watch Phantom of the Opera from the best seats in the house - but not before you've had a nose around backstage and seen some of the hard work that goes into the show. Your experience starts with a tour of the backstage areas of Her Majesty's Theatre, one of London's oldest theatres, where you'll be shown round by a trained member of staff. You'll get to see the nitty-gritty of a working theatre and learn about the show and the stars. Then relax in the bar before taking your top-price seat for the performance.

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Treat yourselves to a break at the fabulous Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in the heart of Knightsbridge. The hotel's distinctive charm and hospitality will ensure you have a fantastic time, and it's the perfect location for a spot of shopping in Knightsbridge, touring the sights of London, or just some well-earned RandR. You'll stay in a luxurious room situated around the inner courtyard, a gorgeous oasis of calm just moments from the hustle and bustle of the capital. Take your seats for dinner in The Park, the hotel's chic restaurant with views across Hyde Park from every table, where you'll enjoy a fabulous three course dinner from the a la carte menu. After dinner you can enjoy a drink and some celeb-spotting in the hotel's trendy bar, before heading to your room for a great night's sleep. Having completely recharged your batteries, wake up to enjoy a full English breakfast.

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