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WELCOME FROM THE MD
Hi All,
Welcome to the beginning of the end of the year.
I’m sure that, just like me, you’re looking forward to that time when you can truly sit back and relax – or jump up and do something fun that you haven’t had time for as the months rolled on; that time when you can indulge yourself and your loved ones, because you (and they) have earned it ... That time when you can let your hair down with friends and be silly, ‘cause hey, it’s the silly season!
Well, we’re not quite there yet, but why not start warming up for all that silliness right now? Check out our festive line-up for this year, and until that time when we all party like it’s 1999 – why not come to a place where you’re always welcome and always assured of a good time.
See you soon,
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Calling all connoisseurs ...
Join Executive Chef Bernard Steyn and Boschkloof Wine Estate on Friday, 28 October, for a Wine and Dine evening in La Vigna Restaurant and enjoy the unmistakably magical combination of five-star cuisine and award-winning wines.
Price: R275 per person, including a 5-course dinner, paired with featured wines and after-dinner coffee.
Upcoming events:
- 25 November 2011 – Glen Carlou Wine Estate
- 15 December 2011 – Muratie Wine Estate
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10% discount for NH The Lord Charles Executive Club members. |
To make a reservation or for more information, contact Denise Reddell
on +27 21 855 1040 or email d.reddell@nh-hotels.co.za |
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Taste the World @ The Garden Terrace
In anticipation of the summer season, NH The Lord Charles’s favourite eatery is open for dinner every night.
With its graceful, uncluttered interior, inviting ambiance and sumptuous buffets, the Garden Terrace is a firm favourite with local and foreign guests alike. The menu changes daily to offer only the freshest ingredients and includes local and international fare.
The Dinner Buffet will continue this tradition of fine food and a great atmosphere. The menu will rotate weekly.
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Price: R145 per person |
To make a reservation or for more information, contact Denise Reddell
on +27 21 855 1040 or email d.reddell@nh-hotels.co.za |
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End of Year Celebrations
NH Hoteles would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all our loyal and amazing Executive Club members for their friendship and support throughout 2011. Please join us for delicious snacks and wine to catch up, reminisce about the year that’s been and dream about the year to come.
Date: 17 November 2011
Time: 18h30
No charge
This is our way of saying: Thank you – we really appreciate you! |
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For more information or to RSVP:
Jan, Danny or Felicity
Tel: 021 855 0466 | executiveclub@nh-hotels.co.za |
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Going Green for the Greater Good!
NH Hoteles is proud to be a world-leader in sustainable hospitality. Over the past years, we have implemented several in-house strategies that reflect our commitment to the sustainable use and management of natural resources and have enthusiastically participated in initiatives to promote ecological awareness, such as Earth Hour.
But we want to do more. We want the world outside the doors of our many hotels around the globe to do their part to preserve our planet, as we do. That’s why, from this month, we’ll be publishing a monthly Green Tip – a little thing you can do at home or at work that can make a world of difference ... and leave the world in better shape. |
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NH Your Wedding
NH The Lord Charles’s wedding coordination service, NH Your Wedding, offers a full range of complementary services to ensure that dream weddings come true ... down to the last detail.
We are privileged to work with a select group of preferred service providers who can assist you with every step of the way in planning and staging your perfect wedding. This month’s featured service provider is the Skin and Body Clinic at NH The Lord Charles.
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The Skin and Body Clinic
The Skin and Body Clinic offers a variety of pampering and relaxing treatments. Offering a wide range of specialised facials, amazing body treatments and luxurious manicures and pedicures, our experienced and professional team will make you look and feel like a queen on your big day – from top to toe!
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Time to say goodbye ...
Manduleni April has been with NH The Lord Charles since it first opened its doors in November 1988. In a way, his retirement is like the end of an era.
We asked Manduleni to share his thoughts at the close of this chapter in his life:
“What a journey that comes to an end! I started working at The Lord Charles on
5 November 1988. From day one I enjoyed my work, and always gave my best. It was a great pleasure to work with all the different General Managers and staff over the years.
I met many different people and guests over the years, and some have become my friends. I also had the honour to meet some heads of state, including the great
President Nelson Mandela. It was also a great privilege for me to meet the Springbok and the All Black rugby teams.
I wish all the staff a good future at the hotel and
I thank you.” |
We thank you, Manduleni, and wish you all the best for your retirement! |
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Beignets
The Executive Chef of NH The Lord Charles, Bernard Steyn, once again shares one of his favourite recipes with us this month – an easy sweet treat that’s sure to delight everyone. Says Bernard: “Beignets are basically a kind of doughnut, and although they've been around in France since the 1500’s, they've become kind of a New Orleans speciality – when people there say they’re ‘goin’ fo’ coffee an’ doughnuts’, they really mean coffee and beignets.”
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- Mrs Elnita Bruwer, a Founder Member of the NH The Lord Charles Executive Club, is the winner of last month’s Club Members Draw. Mrs Bruwer wins a breakfast for two at either NH The Lord Charles or NH Plettenberg Bay.
- Leigh Abrahams of Mediclinic Southern Africa is the winner of our September newsletter competition. Leigh wins a Sunday Buffet Lunch for two at NH The Lord Charles for correctly answering the question: “Which well-known wine estate will be featured at the October Wine and Dine event at NH The Lord Charles’s flagship La Vigna Restaurant?”
Answer: Boschkloof Wine Estate |
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Thanks to everyone who entered. Read on for this month’s competition! |
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One lucky reader and a partner will get to enjoy the Best Breakfast in the Helderberg at The Garden Terrace of NH The Lord Charles by simply answering this month’s easy question...
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Question:
Name two of the ecologically sound design elements used in the new deluxe rooms of the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky.
The closing date for the competition is 15 November 2011.
Send your answer to sales@nh-hotels.co.za
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Helpful hint ~ The answer appears elsewhere in this newsletter... |
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There is no change to last month’s top positions for the NH The Lord Charles WIN A TRIP TO BELGIUM Conference Incentive competition. The first three spots still belong to:
- 1st place: Renée Bossenger of Conference Coordinators
- 2nd place: Marcelle Adams of Eskom
- 3rd place: Ilse Vilijoen of Hillsong
Remember, the more conference bookings you confirm before 28 February 2012, the better chance you stand of winning that exclusive 7-day trip with overnight stays in Brussels and Bruges. |
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144 new reasons to visit Amsterdam
Modern, with an historical atmosphere – that's the best way to describe the 144 new deluxe rooms at
NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam.
During the past few months, the hotel has undergone an extensive facelift. The design is contemporary and innovative, while still preserving and even enhancing the unique old-world charm of this distinguished property.
And the planet-friendly, energy-saving air conditioning, LED lighting and double glazed windows of the new rooms are a perfect embodiment of NH’s motto: "Wake up to a Better World"!
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