February 2019 – World Privilege Plus

Come from Away review — the 9/11 musical moves from Broadway to London Phoenix Theatre

February 27, 2019 No Comments

Come from Away is a musical with book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It is set in the week following the September 11 attacks and tells the true story of what transpired when 38 planes were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada as part of Operation Yellow Ribbon. The characters in the musical are based on (and in most cases share the names of) real Gander residents as well as some of the 7,000 stranded travellers they housed and fed.

World Privilege Plus sent lucky winner Maddy Walsh from Hearst Magazine 2 tickets to see the show and here is what she had to say “Come From Away shines a light on some of the kindness and empathy shown in wake of 9/11, without dwelling on the darkness. It takes a real and humorous look at life in Gander, Canada, the characters will make you laugh and the songs will be stuck in your head for the rest of the evening!”

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Best Foodie Destinations – #Foodie: These Destinations Are For You

February 18, 2019 No Comments

1. Japan

In a country that boasts the most Michelin Stars than any other, Tokyo is the city with the most. It’s not just sushi, Tokyo is home to a dizzying quantity of restaurants specialising in amazing Japanese cuisine. Best of all it caters for all budgets. From wallet busting skyscraper restaurants to local izakaya- Japanese-style pubs to Caribbean teamed bars. Put together it’s a foodie’s heaven.

Stay at the best Hotels in Tokyo

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2. Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi is arguably the better place to sample Vietnamese cuisine at its best. Eat like the locals and take to the streets for freshly prepared dishes such as pho tiu noodles Banh mi, broken rice with grilled prok,

Stay at the best Hotels in Hanoi

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3. London UK

Yes you heard correctly, between the high class hang outs and endless pop-ups and street food that bespeckle the city, London has world cuisine covered. With a huge amount of young talent looking to make their mark. Also London bars are developing at a similar rate and diners can sip cocktails before and after their meals Voted the World’s Best Bar for the Last 3 years is Artesian at the Langham Hotel, it’s worth a visit.

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4. Jaipur India

Jaipur is one of the few places that represents the cooking of Rajput’s, the Prince who ruled most of Rajasthan until the sixties. Chief Vivek Sing lived and worked here in the late nineties. Try Laal maas, a hot Curry Goat made with 45 chillies to a kilo of Goat, its extremely hot, eaten with plain rice or flatbread and yogurt to cool it down.

Stay at the best Hotels in Jaipur

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5. New York

Eight Million people from every country on Earth live in New York so the different type of culinary experiences is vast. The fine dining trends changes quickly and sits side by side with the classics. Don’t miss the oysters at Grand Central Oyster Bar at the station and the finest steak house in the world.

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Babbo’s 1st Birthday

February 18, 2019 No Comments

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World Privilege Plus were delighted to receive a VIP invite to Babbo’s 1^st Birthday, Italian restaurant in Prestwich. The owners wanted to throw an exclusive party as a thank you to their loyal customers as well as business owners, hospitality professionals, press/bloggers and celebrities.

Babbo has had a stylish new rebrand. WPP Company CEO David Brockway went along recently in support of the restaurant.

Credits go to: The whole Babbo team
PR: The Edge Events http://www.theedge-events.com/
Here are some of our best bits:
Photography: Joe Hague https://www.joehaguephotography.com/
Entertainment: Carlo Sax/Mo Bar
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Experience More with Awesome Experiences!

February 14, 2019 No Comments

Using your World Privilege Plus membership you can get 10% off Awesome Experiences incredible range of trips and experiences!

Awesome Experiences mission is to give you the most amazing experiences possible within the limited time you have off work – whether that’s a weekend, 7 days or a fortnight. Our trips are the perfect blend of luxury and adventure, designed by our team of destination experts to provide the most interesting and original holidays possible. We offer everything from Serengeti Wildebeest migration safaris; trekking to Machu Picchu or Mount Everest; to navigating the colourful souks of Marrakech. Whether you visit Turkey or Cambodia, you see the world’s most exciting destinations and experience all of the highlights with your own personal guide and driver, enjoy once-in-a-lifetime activities, and have plenty of time to unwind as well.

Magnificent Migrations in Mexico

Between October and March, two incredible wildlife events occur in Mexico. In late October, millions of monarch butterflies start their 3,000 mile migration from the northern US and Canada to southwestern Mexico. Fir trees in the Angangueo Butterfly Sanctuary droop with the weight of thousands of butterflies, which can be seen from horseback while riding through the forest. At the same time, hundreds of whale sharks return to the warm waters of La Paz Bay in Baja California to feed, where travellers can snorkel with these beautiful, gentle creatures. On top of this, there’s enough time to explore some of Mexico’s ancient pyramids and buzzing cities, all in just one week.

The Best of the East – Vietnam and Cambodia

Vietnam and Cambodia are rich with beautiful temples, stunning scenery and wonderful people. Within only seven days, travellers can have an action-packed adventure through these South-East Asian neighbours. Cambodia’s key highlight is undoubtedly the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex, discoverable on foot, by ox-cart, bicycle or helicopter. Halong Bay in Vietnam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its mesmerizing emerald waters are amazing to explore. Float around on a traditional Junk Boat and watch the sun set behind towering limestone cliffs. Legends says they are a mother dragon and her children, who live in the mortal world, guarding Vietnam and its people.

Holi – Celebration of Colours in Rajasthan

Join the Indian festivities during the week of the riotous, rainbow-hued Hindu festival Holi, on an adventure that takes in tasty food, ancient monuments and the endless buzz of city and cultural life. This experience takes you from Delhi to Jaipur to experience the Golden triangle with Delhi’s sizzling street food, Agra’s staggering Taj Mahal and Jaipur’s famous sights and wilderness. After this introduction to the varied sights of the Golden Triangle, the celebrations with the local Royal family in their Royal Garden begin; can watch and join in on the action as powder paints and water bombs flying. This colorful Indian experience will be rounded off with shopping in the bazaars of Rajasthan and a magical boat trip on Lake Pichola.

Your World Privilege Plus membership will give you access to this Awesome Experiences discount plus many more special privileges and discounts. Sign up now to start saving today!

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Exceptional Hidden Gem Hotels in Europe

February 8, 2019 No Comments

Here are 5 of our favourite boutique hotels as chosen by the World Privilege Plus team. To celebrate the cream of the crop, we takes you through the five European hidden gems that came out on top of our list. All with discounts for members of course.

1 Hotel Indigo, Krakow, Poland

Krakow has long been a creative hub and this art-filled “boutique style hotel in a fabulous city”, housed in a 19th-century, neo-classical building that was once the home of Polish painter Jan Matejko, is a celebration of all that. “A lovely cosy hotel with everything you need”, one floor is dedicated to Matejko, another to playwright, painter and poet Stanislaw Wyspianski and a third to painter and illustrator Jerzy Nowosielski. A highlight is in-house restaurant Filipa 18, named after its street address, offering Polish classics with a contemporary slant. Its menu is based on what’s available at the excellent Stary Kleparz farmers’ market just around the corner, which has been going since the 12th century. Even the cocktails at industrial-chic U-Bar feature drinks made from seasonal local ingredients. “Beautiful city, beautiful hotel,” said readers. They “loved it”.
(Doubles from £58)

2 Hôtel d’Europe, France

Originally, the Hôtel d’Europe was a large private mansion built in the 16th century (1580). It belonged first to several noble families from the Comtat Venaissin. In 1740, the house was bought by François de Boutin de Valouse who carried out significant construction work and transformed the building. It then took on the look of a large hôtel particulier of Classical style.[1] The architecture has barely been changed since then. The first important guest to stay at the Hôtel d’Europe was General Bonaparte, on the way back to Paris from his campaign in Egypt in 1799. Period decor and furniture outfit all 44 rooms and suites (Doubles from £58)

3 The Guesthouse, Vienna, Austria

It’s hard to imagine that this “just lovely” Terence Conran-designed hotel was once a rather characterless 1950s youth hostel. A five-minute walk from the Vienna State Opera House and not much further to St Stephen’s Cathedral, this stylish, friendly hotel is a temple to classic modern Viennese design, with comfy, studio-like bedrooms with separate living areas, some of which have cantilevered windows with “gorgeous window seats” on which to stretch out to enjoy a book and a glass of something lovely (every room comes with complimentary wine). At the hotel’s relaxed Brasserie & Bakery restaurant you can feast on the freshest bread and pastries at breakfast and contemporary interpretations of traditional Viennese dishes for lunch and dinner.
(Doubles from £232)

4 Hotel Mercer, Seville, Spain

Set in Seville in the Andalucía Region, 1.1 km from Plaza de Armas. The glass of cava that gets pressed into your hand on arrival at this “oasis in the heart of the city” sets the tone nicely. In the riverside neighbourhood of El Arenal, Hotel Mercer offers everything you could want on a long weekend in the city. “A true hidden jewel”, this restored 19th-century palace on a quiet cobbled street has just 12 sleekly contemporary bedrooms, two of which come with private terraces furnished with sun loungers and orange trees. After a day’s sightseeing, head up to the rooftop pool and poolside bar to cool off. Then move on to Maria Luisa, the hotel’s contemporary Andalucian restaurant, and drinks at cocktail bar Fizz, both of which are arranged around an Andalucian-style central patio.
(Doubles from £282)

5 Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas, Greece

It would be difficult to speak of Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas without mentioning the cove itself. Here, the surrounding landscape is formed in a stunning concave, giving the azure waters and resort on its shores a feeling of deep privacy. Agios Nikolaos – an arty, sleepy town in on the north-east coast – provides the buzz, while Mirabello Bay offers the glorious horizons and water-sport opportunities. You’ll find sands are white and smooth as silk, the sky a similar shade to the water all year round and the parasols open, waiting for your arrival.

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6 Alternative Valentines Gifts from Virgin Experience Days with 20% off!

February 6, 2019 No Comments

Treat your loved one to a unique Valentines gift from Virgin Experience Days this February – Using your World Privilege Plus membership to get an exciting 20% off!

Candy Face Making at Spun Candy

Candy face making unique Valentine's gift with Virgin Experience Days

Get in touch with your artistic side and create a sugary masterpiece of your very own with this Candy Face Making experience at Spun Candy, London.

Make sure you take a deep breath on arrival because the sugary aromas are something to behold. You’ll be greeted by the team who’ll kick things off with a welcome drink before you get down to business. One of the resident Candy Makers will talk you through the processes as you choose your candy’s flavour and create a sugary colour palette. Then after a masterclass in how to go about making a candy face, you’ll be let loose at your work stations.

Get your hands sticky and set about replicating your muse. Perhaps you’ll go for a self-portrait, or maybe you’ll make someone special for a truly unique sweet treat. At the end of your day, you can take home a goodie bag with your finished work of art and official candy maker certificate.

Urban Beekeeping and Honey Craft Beer Tasting for Two

Urban beekeeping unique Valentine's gift with Virgin Experience Days

Enter the Hiver Experience: discover the secrets of urban beekeeping in the heart of London and follow up with a tutored honey beer and food matching session with Hiver Beers. After learning a bit about beekeeping in the city, you’ll be ready to inspect the hive with the resident beekeeper. Don your bee suits, get up close and channel your inner beekeeper as you each learn how to work with beekeeping tools to check the health of the hive.

Once you’ve got to grips with the process, there’ll be time to relax over a tutored honey beers and food matching session. Honey beer remains a largely undiscovered phenomenon, but you’ll learn all about it, getting to taste an ale and a lager, as well as the honeys used in the brewing process and some of the beer ingredients.

Whether you’re bee enthusiasts, beer enthusiasts, or a bit of both, this Urban Beekeeping and Honey Craft Beer Tasting for Two promises to be an unforgettable day out.

Predator Adventures Seabreacher Experience for Two

Seabreacher experience on the Thames London for unique Valentine's gift with Virgin Experience Days

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a killer whale, then this incredible Predator Adventures Seabreacher Experience for Two is about as close as you’re ever going to get. Strapped into your pod, you’ll experience huge leaps, dives, side rolls and some serious g-force as your expert drivers put your watercraft through their paces.

Dive down to depths of 6 feet under the waves, hit surface speeds of up to 60mph, under water speeds of a whopping 40mph and get some air with jumps of up to 18 feet out of the water. De-geared and back on dry land, you’ll be able to purchase picturess and souvenirs of your wet, wild and totally unique experience.

Piggy Pet and Play for Two

Pig pet and play experience for unique Valentine's Day gift with Virgin Experience Days

There’s a bunch of loveable new friends waiting to meet you at Kew Little Pigs. Discover a piggy paradise with this Piggy Pet and Play for Two. Grab a friend and head inside the pig pens for an hour and a half of fun, where you’ll meet the pigs by name, pet and play with them, and give them a good groom.

The miniature pigs come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own unique personality, so guaranteed you’ll meet some real characters. Selfie seekers are always welcome, as the pigs love the spotlight and know exactly how to strike a pose!

Create Your Own Personalised Rum with Tastings and Cocktails for Two at Laki Kane

Personalised rum making workshop for two unique Valentine's gift with Virgin Experience Days

Get ready to embrace your inner connoisseur at Laki Kane’s Spiced Dry Rum Club, where you’ll be creating your own personalised rum, all while learning – and tasting! – your way through the history of this delicious spirit.

You’ll both learn about the processes and journey of rum, with three delicious cocktails topped off with nibbles. In this world-first rum-redistillation experience, you can both channel your mixology skills to flavour and redistill a 100ml bottle of rum using spices of your choice, using your own copper alembic pot stills. With world-leading rum ambassadors guiding you, you can rest assured that you’ll have something delicious to take home.

High Tea for Two at Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium

Afternoon tea with cats in London unique Valentine's gifts with Virgin Experience Days

It’s a cuppa (plus a bit extra) with cats – what more do you need to know? Three tiers of cakes, savoury bakes and scones to enjoy while surrounded by up to 17 feline friends (and one human one), washed down with a tea or coffee with this High Tea for Two at Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium, London.

The UK’s longest-running cat café, starting furry business back in 2014, Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium (though you can’t buy the whiskery tenants) is known throughout the city as the place to be if you need a bit of four-legged TLC and a high-quality cup of tea. As you gaze at whichever of the 17 moggies are taking a break in the tea room, you’ll be served a fresh and filling high tea with a seasonal selection of sweets and meat free savouries that make the perfect cat-appreciation accompaniment.

You’ll also have a choice of tea, coffee or soft drink to enjoy during your roughly 90 minute high-tea-and-cats session, meaning your thirst for drinks and pretty pets will be equally quenched to satisfaction. Dine well, drink up and try to hold back the urge to take one of your new friends home – you can always come back for more!

Your World Privilege Plus membership will give you access to this Virgin Experience Days discount plus many more special privileges and discounts. Sign up now to start saving today!

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Read more with BookBeat!

February 5, 2019 No Comments

2019 has seen the best start to the year in terms of how much I’ve read thanks to one really smart, simple hack. BookBeat — and walking as much as possible.

Because of this one simple change in my life, I’ve got through almost a book a week by the end of the year (read 40 — not bad going and I’ve consumed some incredible content that I’m delighted to share with members, in the hopes you will have a look and try it for a month for FREE). So let’s get to it and share some of the amazing books I have already read.

If you read one book in 2019 .- make it this, I went out and brought this:

1. Lost Connections – Johann Hari
It’s my top choice having been recommended this by a friend and having no idea how incredible I’d find it. It’s an absolute masterpiece that could totally change society and the way we think. “Suffering from depression all his life, he travels the world uncovering stories from fellow sufferers and the key scientists who have shaped the modern world of antidepressants to blow that story wide open, making room for a new, improved one. Image result for Lost Connections Johann Hari

2. Fear trump in the White House Bob Woodward
With authoritative reporting honed through eight presidencies from Nixon to Obama, author Bob Woodward reveals in unprecedented detail the harrowing life inside President Donald Trump’s White House and precisely how he makes decisions on major foreign and domestic policies. Woodward draws from hundreds of hours of interviews with firsthand sources, meeting notes, personal diaries, files and documents. The focus is on the explosive debates and the decision-making in the Oval Office, the Situation Room, Air Force One and the White House residence.

3. Rich Dad Poor Dad Robert Kiyosaki
Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences – his two fathers. One father (Robert’s real father) was a highly educated man but fiscally poor. The other father was the father of Robert’s best friend – that Dad was an eighth-grade drop-out who became a self-made multi-millionaire. The lifelong monetary problems experienced by his poor dad pounded home the counterpoint communicated by his rich dad. Taking that message to heart, Kiyosaki was able to retire at 47.
4. Steve Jobs Walter Isaacson
In Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography, Isaacson provides an extraordinary account of Jobs’ professional and personal life. Drawn from three years of exclusive and unprecedented interviews Isaacson has conducted with Jobs as well as extensive interviews with Jobs’ family members and key colleagues from Apple and its competitors, Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography is the definitive portrait of the greatest innovator of his generation.

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5. Principles Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique results in both life and business—and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals.

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6. Dreams from My Father Barack Obama
A searching meditation on the meaning of identity in America, Dreams from My Father might be the most revealing portrait we have of a major American leader—a man who is playing, and will play, an increasingly prominent role in healing a fractious and fragmented nation.

7. The Hate U Give Angie Thomas
Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.

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