Red Carnation Launches Best of British Packages Across Its Luxury Boutique Collection

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. April 19, 2012

April 19, 2012 Fancy a drive around Silverstone in an Aston Martin, flying to Scotland for a highland fling, donning a designer hat and heading off to Ascot or taking a hot-air balloon trip? It's all possible for guests celebrating the Best of British with Red Carnation Hotel Collection.

2012 represents a landmark year for Britain and one not likely to be forgotten for years to come. With the numerous events taking place throughout the year including the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, major sporting events such as Wimbledon, and iconic annual British favourites such as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the world's eye will be firmly fixed on Britain this summer.

To celebrate, the Red Carnation Hotel Collection is celebrating the very Best of British throughout its collection of four and five star luxury properties with the emphasis on British and luxury. Red Carnation Hotels will be spoiling visitors to their UK properties over the summer and beyond, showing the very best Britain and Red Carnation have to offer.

Located in the most sought after areas of London including directly opposite Buckingham Palace, Knightsbridge and Kensington, guests are right in the heart of the London action. But while guests will stay in one of London's prime addresses, this doesn't mean they will be London based for the entire trip, as some of Red Carnations' extravagant packages will whisk them to Wales and Scotland to tour the British isles, to Silverstone by helicopter for some lap time in an Aston Martin, to Ascot for the horseracing and to Hurlingham Park for the Polo.

Hats off to The Milestone Hotel, Kensington, which has created a Horses, Hats and High Society package offering two nights in a luxury room of choice; full English breakfast, a bottle of champagne on arrival; a one hour private hat consultation with Louis Mariette, the Milestone's Milliner in Residence whose clientele include Lady Gaga, Kate Moss, Jerry Hall, Sophie Dahl, and Alek Wek; a Bentley transfer to either the Epsom Derby, polo at Hurlingham Park, or Royal Ascot; a Louis Mariette ready-to-wear hat for the occasion; cocktails for two in the Stables Bar; a Royal afternoon tea for two; and one hour of horse riding in Hyde Park for two. Prices are from $1,482 per room per night based on two people sharing.

Hotel 41 and The Rubens at the Palace are offering guests the opportunity to learn about London from the people who know it best, the London cabbie! Guests will be whizzed off on a two hour Black Cab tour to see not only London's most popular sites but also 'Secret London' to explore sights not usually visited and a 'Village tour' that takes guests out of the hustle and bustle of central London to see some of London's most beautiful villages. The package also includes two nights in a luxury appointed room; full English breakfast in the Old Masters Restaurant; a traditional English afternoon tea for two; and a tea master class with our Tea Sommelier and a tin of loose tea to take home. Hotel 41 prices are from $692 per room per night based on two sharing.

To get a real sense of Britain, embark on a whirlwind Best of the British Isles tour. Highlights include a flight to Cardiff to experience the breathtaking landscapes of Wales from a helicopter and then on to Edinburgh for a true Scottish Whiskey experience viewing the World's largest collection of Scotch Whiskey, followed with a traditional haggis Scottish dinner. Fly back to London that night for a sumptuous midnight supper to enjoy in your suite. Also included in this package is a two night stay in an Executive Suite; a British Tasting menu in the Library Restaurant; use of a chauffeur driven Bentley for the day to view the sights in London; followed by afternoon tea at The Rubens Hotel. Prices are from $24,830 based on two people sharing for two nights.

Explore the elegant neighbourhoods of Knightsbridge and Kensington with the Egerton House Hotel's Best of British package, which includes a three hour walking tour of the hidden areas of London's most exclusive postcodes. Enjoy a two night luxury stay in a beautifully appointed room, English breakfast, and a floral afternoon tea inspired by world renowned florist and fragrance producer Kenneth Turner. Guests will find a bottle of sparkling English wine in their room and will depart with a gift of a Kenneth Turner scented candle. Prices are from $577 per night based on two people sharing.

The Chesterfield Mayfair's Cool Britannia package will see guests zoom around London town in a vintage Mini Cooper taking in London's top landmarks as well as some less obvious ones that aren't on the usual tourist map. Guests will also enjoy a full English breakfast; a bottle of English sparkling wine on arrival; traditional English afternoon tea for two; two nights in a luxurious room of choice and a vintage Mini to take home (well, a toy one!). Prices are from $432 per room per night based on two sharing.

Those looking for the ultimate luxurious Mayfair experience can upgrade to the Chesterfield's other package, which includes not only two nights in a luxurious room of choice including breakfast, a bottle of English sparkling wine on arrival and afternoon tea for two. It also includes a bespoke men's tailoring service at Alfred Dunhill including custom suit and shirt consultation and fitting; a tie and pair of cufflinks; classic wet shave and haircut; spa treatment using aromatherapy oils tailored to ease individual stresses or strains; a half day service with High Heels personal shopping including a consultation and access to private rooms at Harrods and Selfridges; an incredible one hour return helicopter journey from London to Silverstone Race track with nine laps of Silverstone's famous circuits in an Aston Martin V8 Vantage. Prices are from $23,975 per room per night based on two sharing.

The Montague on the Gardens Hotel, Bloomsbury, will take guests on an unforgettable trip across the London rooftops with a spectacular hot air balloon flight. Guests will spend two nights in the Guv'nors' suite, enjoy a full English breakfast, afternoon tea, a Fortnum & Mason hamper, pink champagne and strawberries to enjoy in the sunshine as well as two tickets to the British Museum -which is only a stones' throw from the hotel. Prices are from $1,432 per room per night based on two people sharing.

Discover the sunniest part of Britain by boat with a stay at Guernsey's first and only five star hotel, The Old Government House Hotel & Spa. Guests will be treated like VIPs starting with a private pick-up from the airport with a glass of champagne before checking into their luxury House Suite, enjoy a champagne afternoon tea, a seven course Royal Dinner at the Governor's restaurant and a Royal evening turndown with Dom Perignon. Guests will also enjoy a private boat tour around Guernsey's surrounding islands while dining on a seafood picnic lunch and sipping deluxe champagne. Prices start from $5,340 per room per night based on two sharing.

For those looking to explore the picture perfect, chocolate box, quintessential English village, Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant and Spa, located in the village of Evershot, is offering guests a wonderful package including a gourmet meal at its award-winning restaurant, afternoon tea on one of the afternoons and a guided walk through the charming village of Evershot. Prices start at $580 per room per night based on two sharing.

Also located in the same village of Evershot is the quaint Acorn Inn, offering guests a guided tour of the village as well as one night accommodation, a Dorset Cream Tea, choice of real ale or Pimms, a delicious three course meal and full English breakfast. Prices start from $390 per room per night based on two sharing.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is an award-winning collection of five and four star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva, Florida and South Africa. Each property has its own individual character and unique location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all share the qualities that win Red Carnation so many prestigious awards - splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests. For more information about these award-winning hotels and the rest of the Red Carnation Collection, please go to www.redcarnationhotels.com.