Beating That December “Circus” Feeling at Salzburg’s Winterfest

Kind of like how at the root of homeopathic medicine is the idea that you can treat an ailment by making the body think it’s even sicker with the same symptoms — simplified as “treat like with like” — if all the stress and chaos of the holiday season kicking off this first weekend of December already has you reaching for the blanket and hot water bottle, may we suggest a different style of treatment? After all, when traditional medicine fails, there’s no better time to open your mind to alternative remedies.

Why not try combating the circus that descends around this time every year with a homeopathic-style approach and head straight to Salzburg for Winterfest, the festival of Nouveau Cirque?

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White Line Christmas. Part 7: Hamburg

Whether you are travelling to any of our hotels over the coming month, or in fact are residents of the cities that play host to our collection, we thought you’d appreciate knowing about the Christmas related delights on offer amongst the hotels.

Part 7 brings you German treats from the East Hotel in the party city of Hamburg.

The restaurant at East gives those of you in Hamburg over the festive period the opportunity to drop your kitchen equipment and let someone else cook your Christmas dinner.  From the 24th through to the 26th the restaurant offers a luxurious, traditional German menu, with a couple of twists. If you’re in Hamburg for the night of the 26th, they’re having a Ball too. Read the rest of this entry »

White Line Christmas. Part 4: Barcelona

Whether you are travelling to any of our hotels over the coming month, or in fact are residents of the cities that play host to our collection, we thought you’d appreciate knowing about the Christmas related delights on offer amongst the hotels.

Part 4 brings you Michelin Star delights from a true Barcelona icon – The Hotel Omm.

Christmas Day sees two very unique menu’s on offer in the hotels own Michelin starred Moo restaurant. Overseen by the legendary ROCA brothers Joan, Josep and Jordi and managed by Chef Felip Llufriu, Moo offers a special twist on Catalan cooking. Read the rest of this entry »

White Line Christmas. Part 3: Korcula, Croatia

Whether you are travelling to any of our hotels over the coming month, or in fact are residents of the cities that play host to our collection, we thought you’d appreciate knowing about the Christmas related delights on offer amongst the hotels.

Part 3 takes a look at a very special opportunity to spend Christmas in the surrounds of an 18th Century palace – The Lesic Dimitri Palace in Korcula, Croatia.

The Lesic Dimitri invites you to experience the real essence of Dalmatia, but on your terms.

There is nothing wrong with just relaxing and enjoying the easy-going pace of island life. However, there are many things to see and do too. The following are suggestions to give you some ideas, which you can further personalise when you speak with the hotel.

Indulge in the sumptuous comfort of the palace’s residences whilst your every need is attended to. They have assembled a three-day celebration, which will leave you relaxed, pampered and very well fed.

Their three-night package includes:

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Welcome drink upon arrival.
Early evening drinks and canapés in the lounge.
Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner at Ranc Maha, a fairytale restaurant hidden in the hills above Korčula, surrounded by pine forests and the distant view of the sea. A roaring fire and the lights of a hundred candles set the scene for a magical Christmas Eve feast of traditional dishes such as bakalar, grilled fish and bread baked in the open oven.

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Christmas Brunch, a rich buffet brunch of festive dishes will be served in the palace’s lounge.
Christmas tea & cakes will be served in the afternoon.
Christmas dinner at restaurant Kanavelic. Enjoy an authentic five-course Korčula Christmas dinner at the beautiful Kanavelic restaurant, with local musical entertainment.

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26.12.09

Christmas Brunch.
Dinner at Konoba Mate. Boxing day dinner will be arranged at Konoba Mate, the island’s best organic restaurant. Guests will enjoy a fabulous spread of creative dishes all homemade. Organic ingredients are gathered within metres of the restaurant.
After dinner guests are invited to join the locals at the Korčula Christmas concert and Moreska Party.

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Breakfast.
Guests depart.

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Throughout your stay the following activities are available, weather permitting. For prices and further details just ask the hotel when you book:

Hiking and rambling, Mountain climbing, Buggy island adventure, Fishing, Sailing, Cooking classes, Wine tasting, Extensive SPA treatment list (The package includes one free SPA treatment of your choice)

The package starts at € 785 per person, with additional nights from € 93. Prices include accommodation, all taxes, food & beverage as detailed above, transport to and from the restaurants, a SPA treatment of your choice and a Christmas gift for every guest.

To book, contact the hotel directly on +385 20 715 560 or via info@lesic-dimitri.com

Tell us if you booked dinner and/or a room at the hotel over the festive period by emailing us at feedme@whitelinehotels.com, and we’ll enter you in a draw to win a weekend at your choice of hotel from our collection. Remember to include the details of your booking.

White Line Christmas. Part 2: Zurich

Whether you are traveling to any of our hotels over the coming month, or in fact are residents of the cities that play host to our collection, we thought you’d appreciate knowing about the Christmas related delights on offer amongst the hotels.

Part 2 takes a look at the seasonal offerings of the Greulich Hotel in Zurich.

The Greulich has two treats for you, the first a delightful Advent and Christmas menu, the second a romantic menu, including accommodation at the hotel.

Advent and Christmas

Head chef, David Martinez Salvany has created a festive menu for you with no culinary wish unfulfilled.

Menu
Amuse-bouche of two Catalan tapas
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Home-made duck liver terrine and poached stockfish
Puree of dates, leave salad
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Fried fillet of monkfish in an olive crust
Puree of white beans, fennel, mousse of peppers
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Duo of Ibérico fillet and sucking pig
Catalan „trinxat“, market vegetables
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Three kinds of chocolate
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3 courses, with meat as a main course 100 CHF / ca. €66, 3 courses, with fish as a main course 102 CHF / ca. €68, or 4 courses for 135 CHF / ca. €90.

This menu is available until 23 December, bookable directly with the hotel - mail@greulich.ch or phone 043 243 42 43.

The second offer from the Greulich, includes:

A hot welcome drink with Christmas biscuits
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A romantic 3 course meal in the evening
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Two nights including breakfast
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Prices range from 770 CHF / ca. €511 for a Garden room for two people or 920 CHF / ca. €611 for a Junior Suite for two people. Additional nights can be bought for 180 CHF for the garden room and 220 CHF for the junior suite. This offer is available – on request – between 15 November and 23 December 2009.

For all of these offers, book in advance directly with the hotel  mail@greulich.ch or phone 043 243 42 43.

Tell us if you booked dinner and/or a room at the hotel over the festive period by emailing us at feedme@whitelinehotels.com, and we’ll enter you in a draw to win a weekend at your choice of hotel from our collection. Remember to include the details of your booking.