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		<title>The sweet smell of synergy</title>
		<link>http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/05/18/the-sweet-smell-of-synergy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In the beginning of 2011, 029 told you that there were some changes up our stylish sleeve. True to our word, its time to roll up said proverbial sleeve a bit and let it all hang out, but just a bit.   
 
029, your trusted partner in once-a-lifetime holidays, access-creator to attendance-worthy events and all-around freakishly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">In the beginning of 2011, 029 told you that there were some changes up our stylish sleeve. True to our word, its time to roll up said proverbial sleeve a bit and let it all hang out, but just a bit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">029, your trusted partner in once-a-lifetime holidays, access-creator to attendance-worthy events and all-around freakishly fun company is bursting with excitement at the launch of:</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://hotels.zerotwonine.com">029’s Luxury Hotel Collection powered by Kiwi Collection</a>. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Yes my friends, that’s right. 029 Members now have access to (and the ability to directly book) over 2,200 of Kiwi Collection’s meticulously-vetted hotels in 132 countries right on 029’s website. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Hotels that speak to your style. Hotels that are invitation only. Hotels that give you a little something extra. That is <a href="http://hotels.zerotwonine.com">029’s Luxury Hotel Collection powered by Kiwi Collection</a>. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4384" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/05/18/the-sweet-smell-of-synergy/hotel-caruso-ravello-01/"><img class="size-full wp-image-4384 aligncenter" title="Hotel Caruso Ravello" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/hotel-caruso-ravello-01.jpg" alt="Hotel Caruso Ravello" width="717" height="483" /></a></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Take advantage of free 029-specific perks at plenty of participating hotels because someone like you deserves something special. 029 also guarantees the best publicly available rates with no booking fees. Why? Because being mysterious is sexy, but mysterious hotel fees are not.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Forbes Magazine so rightfully said: &#8220;Kiwi Collection is to luxury hotels what the Michelin Guide is to restaurants&#8221; and 029 will gladly take a second helping of the unique and stylish hotels that Kiwi is serving.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://hotels.zerotwonine.com/hotel-detail/casa-dell-arte"><img class="size-full wp-image-4382 aligncenter" title="Casa Dell'Arte" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/casa-dellarte-005542-14-sea-view-suite.jpg" alt="Casa Dell'Arte" width="723" height="484" /></a></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://hotels.zerotwonine.com"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">C</span>lick here</a> to visit 029’s newly launched Luxury Hotel Collection where you can search by region (practical), by date (predictable) or by picture (oh, how inspirational.) Ever find yourself looking at deliriously dreamy hotel pictures in a travel magazine as you breathlessly exclaim, “I want to go there!” Well on 029 Luxury Hotel Collection, you can browse thousands of magazine-worthy hotel photos. Simply click on the one that tickles your fancy to find out where you’ll be holidaying next. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Use the advanced search feature to find hotels by setting (city, island, jungle), style (bungalow, castle, modern) or interest (eco-friendly, nightlife, wellness). Over 2,200 hotels to choose from and 132 countries to frolic to. You better get some extra pages in your passport.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">  <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://hotels.zerotwonine.com/hotel-detail/viceroy-anguilla-resort-spa"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4410" title="Viceroy Anguilla Resort &amp; Spa" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/viceroy-anguilla-resort-005858-06_small.jpg" alt="Viceroy Anguilla Resort &amp; Spa" width="698" height="483" /></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Your friends at 029 live and breathe travel. We’ve seen our fair share of hotel bliss and hotels’ amiss. That’s why we’ve found the perfect partner in Kiwi Collection – with their impeccable standards, originality overload and coolness to the core. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://hotels.zerotwonine.com">Click here</a> to book a hotel that is everything you could want, with a cherry on top.</span></p>
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		<title>Smooth sailing for your summer holiday</title>
		<link>http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A few months ago, 029’s fearless leader Xavier travelled to the exquisite city of Vienna for you. Yes, for you. 
 
He was indulging in Viennese café and Sacher torte (what else) with his friend Philipp, devoted 029 member and assiduous founder of SevenSails. 
 
It was during this meeting of the minds that Xavier was getting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4304" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/istock_000010057995xlarge_480x720/"></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-4288" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/_mg_6651_480x720/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4288" title="Smooth Sailing" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/_mg_6651_480x720-200x300.jpg" alt="Smooth Sailing" width="200" height="300" /></a>A few months ago, 029’s fearless leader Xavier travelled to the exquisite city of Vienna for you. Yes, for you. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">He was indulging in Viennese café and Sacher torte (what else) with his friend Philipp, devoted 029 member and assiduous founder of SevenSails. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">It was during this meeting of the minds that Xavier was getting the low down on an exclusive and unique travel experience of a different kind. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">And he decided that SevenSails’ aquatic adventure was just the perfect thing for 029 members (you) and he also managed to negotiate a finance friendly price (you’re welcome). </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Imagine spending a week aboard your own yacht sailing around the Greek isles – your own floating finca filled with friends where each day starts with the gentle lulling of the Aegean’s azure waters. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Each day brings new scenery, new destinations and new possibilities for how to spend your day.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Why should you change course for your upcoming holidays? Why should you trade in sand for the high seas this summer? Three words: Abramovich, Branson and Cavalli.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4292" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/istock_000012396891large_645x430/"></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4292" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/istock_000012396891large_645x430/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4292" title="Sailing into the deep blue sea " src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/istock_000012396891large_645x430.jpg" alt="Sailing into the deep blue sea " width="645" height="430" /></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">These individuals (among many others) have mast-ered the art of yachting holidays. They float into some of the world’s hottest harbours for a swim, a bite to eat or a shopping excursion. Year after year, the paparazzi capture them and their friends having boatloads of fun, now it’s your turn. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">A yachting holiday overflows with appeal. Locations only accessible by boat, new ports of call nightly, memorable deck parties, seclusion and privacy courtesy of the deep blue sea and the phrase “holiday on a yacht” just sounds oh so sexy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Even if you’ve never stepped foot on a yacht (you deprived soul), fear not, this isn’t performance yachting or your run-of-the-mill chartered harbour cruise. It is a chance for you to enjoy glistening sunshine, salty sea breezes, crystal clear waters, awe-inspiring scenery and sublime sunsets. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">This summer spend time with your friends and meet new people in an environment that is just the right mixture of entertainment, adventure and chilling. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4294" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/img_1997_645x484/"></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4294" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/img_1997_645x484/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4294" title="Sailing with friends" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_1997_645x484.jpg" alt="Sailing with friends" width="645" height="484" /></a> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>The Dates:</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">There are three different weeks available for the weeklong voyage:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">16 Jul to 23 Jul</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">23 Jul to 30 Jul</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">30 Jul to 08 Aug</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://zerotwonine.com/collection/seven_sails">Click here to select your travel date and yacht(s)!</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>The Specifics: </strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">You must rent out an entire boat (you can rent more than one if you’re on the popular side). The boats can accommodate between 4-12 people depending on the size. <a href="https://zerotwonine.com/collection/seven_sails">Click here to see the different boat types.</a> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">For those with sailing experience, we offer you the wheel (and the captain’s hat) to your own yacht for the week. If you prefer to kick back with cocktail in hand and let someone else do the navigating, skippers are available for hire at an additional cost. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Don’t worry; you won’t be stuck with a cuddly-like-a-porcupine, too-many-years-at-sea fisherman type. SevenSails is an expert skipper match-maker: similar age, interests, language skills - someone who’s cool and you’d like to befriend (like Johnny Depp channelling his inner Jack Sparrow).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4300" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/img_1996_645x484/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4300" title="Setting sail" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/img_1996_645x484.jpg" alt="Setting sail" width="645" height="484" /></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>The Voyage: </strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">All boats, no more than 35 per week, depart on Saturday from Athens. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Accompanying the fleet is SevenSails’ service boat which is equipped with a crew there to assist if need be, an onboard DJ to give your holiday the perfect soundtrack and refrigerators (can never have enough beverages). </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">SevenSails also offers a shopping service that will voyage ashore to get whatever you may have forgotten or run out of, within reason of course. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>Important:</strong> this is not the aquatic equivalent of “Experience Greece in Week” tour. Neither is it a “follow the leader” yachting convoy bringing you en masse from port to port. You do not need to see another boat unless you want to. But when you look at what they have in store, you’ll want to hang around.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4306" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/istock_000010057995xlarge_684x456/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4306" title="Harbour" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/istock_000010057995xlarge_684x456.jpg" alt="Harbour" width="686" height="457" /></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>The Route: </strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">You will sail to and around secluded bays, uninhabited islands and charming harbour towns during your week at sea.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><a href="https://zerotwonine.com/content/view/full/67022">Click here to see the route in detail.</a> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">For a more low-key experience, SevenSails recommends alternative anchoring locales, quiet bays and ports away from planned activities where you can spend quality time with your friends. Their water-taxi service can also whisk you ashore should you feel the need for explore a neighbouring town.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4302" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/istock_000012837283large_480x720/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4302" title="Harbour" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/istock_000012837283large_480x720.jpg" alt="Harbour" width="302" height="453" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4310" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/istock_000012961298large_480x723/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4310" title="Sailing into sunset" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/istock_000012961298large_480x723.jpg" alt="Sailing into sunset" width="302" height="455" /></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">You can also choose to take your boat wherever your voyaging heart desires - no need to socialise with the other boats, no need to visit their suggested ports of call. But you would miss out on some spectacular fun at sea and alluring night time activities. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">During the week you will abandon ship and explore quaint villages and islands. Stumbled on an unoccupied beach? It’s the perfect place for a game of beach volleyball or a picnic.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Other water based excitement includes swimming, diving, snorkelling, jetskiing, learning how to sail. Ready for some friendly competition? There’s nothing like a mini-regatta to get the adrenalin racing. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">When the sun goes down, you don’t retreat to your cabin for the evening, but you could if you wanted. For dining, savour fresh seafood delivered to your boat as you dine on deck. Feast on local cuisine at a harbour restaurant. Or indulge in a beach BBQ as you’re serenaded by an acapella band. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Where’s the party at, you ask? Wherever you want it to be: boat party, beach party, their DJ spinning at a rented out club on the island – you decide what mood you’re in and they will provide the ambience.</span></span> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4308" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/03/08/smooth-sailing-for-your-summer-holiday/istock_000010324221large_684x456/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4308" title="Harbour at night" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/istock_000010324221large_684x456.jpg" alt="Harbour at night" width="684" height="456" /></a> </p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">And after seven days at sea has ended, you can choose to stay a few days longer to explore the thrilling city of Athens. </span></p>
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		<title>F1 in Abu Dhabi - Congratulations Vettel!</title>
		<link>http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/</link>
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		<dc:creator>Kristi</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[029’s Commander-in-Chief headed down to Abu Dhabi aboard Etihad Airways for the 2010 Formula Grand Prix held at the Yas Marina circuit. With a group of Formula 1 fanatics in tow, 029 organised an action-pack week where the action was not only centred on the racing circuit.
The group stayed at the superbly chic Shangri-La Hotel [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>029’s Commander-in-Chief headed down to Abu Dhabi aboard Etihad Airways for the 2010 Formula Grand Prix held at the <a href="http://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/">Yas Marina circuit</a>. With a group of Formula 1 fanatics in tow, 029 organised an action-pack week where the action was not only centred on the racing circuit.</p>
<p>The group stayed at the superbly chic <a href="http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/abudhabi/shangrila">Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri</a>, situated on a stretch of private beach with sublime views of Sheikh Zayed Mosque.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4188" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_048/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4188" title="Shangri La" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_048-150x150.jpg" alt="Shangri La" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4184" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_005/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4184" title="View" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_005-150x150.jpg" alt="View" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4182" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_004/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4182" title="Hotel" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_004-150x150.jpg" alt="Hotel" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4180" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_053/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4180" title="Relaxing" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_053-150x150.jpg" alt="Relaxing" width="150" height="150" /></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-4186" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_017/"></a></p>
<p>The following day, it was time to put the race cars to shame at <a href="http://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/">Ferrari World</a>. Oh yes, the <a href="http://www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com/en-gb/attractions/formula-rossa.aspx">Formula Rossa</a> rollercoaster ladies and gentlemen takes the term “thrill ride” to a cataclysmic level. Imagine sitting in what looks like a race car (wearing protective eye glasses, no less!) knowing full well that your body will be catapulted to a speed of 240 kph (150 mph) all in the matter of 4.9 seconds. Your cheeks are flapping in the desert wind, you try to scream but the G-force won’t allow it, you reach the top of the first ascent convinced you’re going to be launched into oblivion only to drop 52 metres (160 feet) back towards Earth to continue on with the ride. And that’s just the first few seconds.</p>
<p>You disembark from Formula Rossa, body shaking, happy to be alive and race back in line to experience the unparalleled adrenalin rush all over again.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4194" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_084/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4194" title="Ferrari World" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_084-150x150.jpg" alt="Ferrari World" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4196" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_087/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4196" title="Ferrari Race Car" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_087-150x150.jpg" alt="Ferrari Race Car" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4192" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_114/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4192" title="Formula Rossa" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_114-150x150.jpg" alt="Formula Rossa" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4190" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_089/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4190" title="Ferrari World" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_089-150x150.jpg" alt="Ferrari World" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>The next day it was a bit more low key, but there was some rugged adventure to be had by all. The Hatta Rock Pools nestled in the Hajar Mountains near Dubai is a series of miniature canyons peppered with rock pools and waterfalls. Besides the mountain scenery, they provided much needed cooling off from the scorching Emirati sun. After cooling off in the Hatta Pools, it was time to hop on some 4&#215;4 and hit the “Big Red,” a massive 300ft sand dune which is named for its reddish tinted sand (it comes from its high iron oxide levels if you’re wondering). They bashed some dunes, met some camels and had a traditional Bedouin style BBQ under the stars.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4202" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_151/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4202" title="Getting to the Hatta Pools" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_151-150x150.jpg" alt="Getting to the Hatta Pools" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4198" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/hatta-pools/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4198" title="Hatta Pools" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/hatta-pools-150x150.jpg" alt="Hatta Pools" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4200" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/74395_10150120062488047_807808046_7697387_8049961_n/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4200" title="Dune bashing" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/74395_10150120062488047_807808046_7697387_8049961_n-150x150.jpg" alt="Dune bashing" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4204" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_159/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4204" title="Camels" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_159-150x150.jpg" alt="Camels" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>The day had arrived; it was time to see who would win at the Yas Marina circuit. The group got into their chauffeured Audi A8s and headed to the Renault Team’s Paddock Club.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4210" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_194/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4210" title="Renault" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_194-150x150.jpg" alt="Renault" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4208" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_245/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4208" title="Robert Kubica" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_245-150x150.jpg" alt="Robert Kubica" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4212" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_200/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4212" title="The Renault girls were there" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_200-150x150.jpg" alt="The Renault girls were there" width="150" height="150" /></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-4214" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_233/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4214" title="Paddock Club" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_233-150x150.jpg" alt="Paddock Club" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>Renault driver Robert Kubica stopped by for an interview and autograph signing and the group was also treated to a pit lane walkabout to get an up-close view of the drivers’ domains.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4218" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/74273_10150120709253047_807808046_7705735_7849039_n/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4218" title="Vettel" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/74273_10150120709253047_807808046_7705735_7849039_n-150x150.jpg" alt="Vettel" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4216" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_216/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4216" title="Hamilton" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_216-150x150.jpg" alt="Hamilton" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4220" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_212/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4220" title="Alonso" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_212-150x150.jpg" alt="Alonso" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4222" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_213/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4222" title="Massa" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_213-150x150.jpg" alt="Massa" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>From their privileged viewing point, the group was afforded a front seat to the ultimate in nationalistic pride – seeing fellow German Sebastian Vettel cross the finish first for Red Bull.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-4226" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_237/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4226" title="And they're off" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_237-150x150.jpg" alt="And they're off" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4234" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_238/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4234" title="The race continues" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_238-150x150.jpg" alt="The race continues" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4230" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_261/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4230" title="And Vettel wins!" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_261-150x150.jpg" alt="And Vettel wins!" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4224" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/f1-in-abu-dhabi-congratulations-vettel/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_262/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-4224" title="With the winner" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/201011_es_sh_abu_dhabi_262-150x150.jpg" alt="With the winner" width="150" height="150" /></a> </p>
<p>After the daytime excitement, it was on to the evening entertainment. The Amber Lounge provided one brilliant end of the season F1 party and the ideal location to celebrate Vettel’s win.</p>
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		<title>Safari Reports – Once in a lifetime in Tanzania</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last year, 029 launched their first ever lottery where its members could win envy-generating travel and lifestyle prizes. Not surprisingly, 029 had heaps of eager members lusting over our top two prizes: safaris in Rwanda and Tanzania. 
 
And for the lucky winners of these experiences, the trips have lived up to (and will live up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Last year, 029 launched their first ever lottery where its members could win envy-generating travel and lifestyle prizes. Not surprisingly, 029 had heaps of eager members lusting over our top two prizes: safaris in Rwanda and Tanzania. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">And for the lucky winners of these experiences, the trips have lived up to (and will live up to -for those yet to go) each and every one of their expectations. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Take the travel report below, from the lovely Susanne who along with her travel companions, Marc, Romina and Christopher, took off to Tanzania for a weeklong safari at the <a href="http://www.hatarilodge.com/">Hatari Lodge</a> and <a href="http://www.shumatacamp.com/">Shu’mata Camp</a>. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>Full of anticipation, but without any precise idea of what exactly to expect, we took off to the first safari of our lives at Hatari Lodge and Shu’mata Camp in November 2010. Already on our way from Arusha airport to Hatari Lodge, our first stop, we saw a multitude of exotic animals, such as giraffes, buffalos, zebras, baboons and other monkeys – and that was just the start! </em></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>Arriving at Hatari early in the morning, three giraffes were having breakfast with us right at the terrace of the lodge. </em></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4096" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000523/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4096" title="Breakfast visitor" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000523-300x225.jpg" alt="Breakfast visitor" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4098" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000524/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4098" title="Breakfast visitor" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000524-300x225.jpg" alt="Breakfast visitor" width="300" height="225" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4122" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000739/"></a></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>In the following days, we were about to experience the green, fertile and woody land around Hatari with its incredible diversity of animals – we saw thousands of sunbathing flamingos and exotic birds, many different kinds of apes as well as hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalos and hyenas. </em></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em><a rel="attachment wp-att-4106" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000581/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4106" title="Flamingos!" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000581-300x225.jpg" alt="Flamingos!" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4120" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000730/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4120" title="Hello" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000730-300x225.jpg" alt="Hello" width="300" height="225" /></a></em></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>Every morning provided a new surprise with a variety of animals taking a nap or eating just in front of our beautifully equipped bungalow. Marlies, Jörg and the team were very concerned about our well-being, serving excellent food and wines in a very familial atmosphere. </em></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4102" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000537/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4102" title="Hatari" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000537-300x225.jpg" alt="Hatari" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4100" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000529/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4100" title="Room" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000529-300x225.jpg" alt="Room" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4124" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000807/"></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>After a couple of days at Hatari, we took off to the sandy and dusty land around Shu’mata Camp – what a contrast in vegetation, only a two hour drive away! </em></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>Shu’mata </em></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>Camp is a tented camp, which can be only described with one word: breathtaking! </em></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4128" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000817/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4128" title="Shu'mata" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000817-300x225.jpg" alt="Shu'mata" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4126" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000810/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4126" title="Shu'mata" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000810-300x225.jpg" alt="Shu'mata" width="300" height="225" /></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>The tents are beautifully furnished with much love to detail and the location on top of a hill close to the foot of Kilimanjaro provides great views on the mountain and the savannah and its animals. </em></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4130" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000818/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4130" title="Shu'mata" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000818-300x225.jpg" alt="Shu'mata" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4132" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000823/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4132" title="Shu'mata" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000823-300x225.jpg" alt="Shu'mata" width="300" height="225" /></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>On our daily game drives, we saw lots of elephants, gnus, ostrichs, antelopes, impalas, gazelles, giraffes, zebras, eagles and other exotic birds. </em></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4140" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1010069/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4140" title="Elephants" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1010069-300x225.jpg" alt="Elephants" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4116" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000662/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4116" title="Giraffes" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000662-300x225.jpg" alt="Giraffes" width="300" height="225" /></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-4122" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000739/"></a></span></em></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>Also at Hatari, the food was excellent and always served at a long table, where guests could share their experiences from the day. </em></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4124" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000807/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4124" title="Dining area" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000807-300x225.jpg" alt="Dining area" width="300" height="225" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-4136" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2011/01/18/safari-reports-%e2%80%93-once-in-a-lifetime-in-tanzania/p1000883/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4136" title="Sunset" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/p1000883-300x225.jpg" alt="Sunset" width="300" height="225" /></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><em>We were truly sad to leave this paradise after one week of adventure and game viewing, but have all agreed that this was not our last vacation of this kind. </em></span></p>
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		<title>029 Member Feedback - Lindos Blu Hotel</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Lindos Blu]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The island of Rhodes (or Rhodos as the Greeks say), is one of the largest islands in the Aegean Sea. With a charming medieval town, plentiful sunshine and sublime sunsets, Rhodes has something for all travelers.
The Lindos Blu hotel is situated close to the town of Lindos near the island’s southern, tranquil and less-crowded beaches. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The island of Rhodes (or Rhodos as the Greeks say), is one of the largest islands in the Aegean Sea. With a charming medieval town, plentiful sunshine and sublime sunsets, Rhodes has something for all travelers.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.lindosblu.gr/">Lindos Blu hotel</a> is situated close to the town of Lindos near the island’s southern, tranquil and less-crowded beaches. It is the first luxury adult-only hotel in South Rhodes and it proved to be the perfect place for Sonja’s holiday.</p>
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Hello Christiane,<br />
Many thanks for your support while planning our holiday.</p>
<p>The days on Rhodes were really beautiful. The hotel is absolutely insane and we were totally thrilled.</p>
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<p>Honestly speaking, I had no idea what you meant when you said in your last email: “I ordered upgrade upon availability and VIP treatment,” but we were able to experience this first-hand.</p>
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<p>Thank you so much and until our next holiday&#8230;<br />
Sonja</p>
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		<title>Photos, hotel tests, weddings! Oh my!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Last month, 029 held a contest where its members could submit pictures of their summer holiday in hopes of winning one of 029’s ever-popular hotel tests. 
 
The winner would also see his or her photo displayed as the new background image on 029&#8217;s website. 
 
With such travel savvy members and a stylish hotel to test, 029 was [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3976" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/home-page/"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3976" title="029's Home Page" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/home-page-150x150.jpg" alt="029's Home Page" width="150" height="150" /></a>Last month, 029 held a contest where its members could submit pictures of their summer holiday in hopes of winning one of 029’s ever-popular hotel tests. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL">The winner would also see his or her photo displayed as the new background image on <a href="https://zerotwonine.com/">029&#8217;s website</a>. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL">With such travel savvy members and a stylish hotel to test, 029 was overwhelmed with submissions. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL">From breathtaking locations, to inspiring adventures, to “what were they thinking?” there was much discussion within 029 as to which picture was the best. Clearly, to pick the “best” picture is subjective, as is most everything in life.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL">But one picture really stood out. It had the scenery, it had joie de vivre and it captured one of the most memorable moments in a couple’s life. Its that sort of feel good picture that reminds us what is important in life: love, happiness and family. (And travelling to exotic destinations!)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3986" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/weddingday-seychellen-16-09-2010-050/"></a></span></span><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3986" title="Winning Photo" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/weddingday-seychellen-16-09-2010-050-300x200.jpg" alt="Winning Photo" width="300" height="200" /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL">So congratulations to Mariska and Vanjo on not only winning a free weekend at the design-laden <a href="http://www.hotelsezz-paris.com/uk/">Hotel Sezz</a> in Paris, but also on their magical wedding at the Banyan Tree Seychelles. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL">Keep reading to see what they thought of <a href="http://www.banyantree.com/en/seychelles/overview">Banyan Tree Seychelles</a> and of their special day. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL">Looking to have a destination wedding? <a href="mailto:memberrelations@zerotwonine.com">Contact 029</a> to plan your trip to your ideal place to wed, just as Mariska and Vanjo did!</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">On Sunday, the 12th of September we arrived at the Seychelles after a long but comfortable flight. The incredible green surroundings of the island were overwhelming and the driver who picked us up at the airport showed us many different sorts of trees, plants and fruit on our way to Banyan Tree. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">Arriving there, we were taken to the main house to have a drink, while the staff was taking care of our luggage and villa. The view from the main house was so stunning, it was almost surreal: A bay with palms, trees and hidden villas, white sand and clear blue water with incredible waves. Fifteen minutes later, our villa was already ready (at 10.00 a.m.) and someone escorted us there.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3966" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/h7bbeh0g_vcg/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3966" title="Main Building &amp; Lobby" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/h7bbeh0g_vcg-300x229.jpg" alt="Main Building &amp; Lobby" width="300" height="229" /></a> <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3962" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/h7bbed0u/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3962" title="Villa" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/h7bbed0u-300x229.jpg" alt="Villa" width="300" height="229" /></a><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3986" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/weddingday-seychellen-16-09-2010-050/"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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The villa was just perfect! Really private with direct access to the beach, a perfect pool and Jacuzzi, daybeds, a private spa area in the garden. In the villa there was relaxing music playing and we found a warm welcome waiting for us: flowers and a gift on our bed (every day) and the room was filled with scented candles. We were in paradise immediately </span><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;" lang="EN-US"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4006" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/h7bbeh0ja/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4006" title="View from villa" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/h7bbeh0ja-300x215.jpg" alt="View from villa" width="300" height="215" /></a></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-3986" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/weddingday-seychellen-16-09-2010-050/"></a></span></span></span> <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3974" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/h7bbeh1d/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3974" title="Bedroom" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/h7bbeh1d-300x200.jpg" alt="Bedroom" width="318" height="215" /></a><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3968" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/h7bbeh0j/"></a></span></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-3986" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/weddingday-seychellen-16-09-2010-050/"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">After two days of relaxing, massages every day in the spa, great food in the restaurants, we were so relaxed. We had almost forgotten that we were getting married there. We didn’t have to take care of anything ourselves; all was arranged by the wedding planner of Banyan Tree. All we had to do is decide what colour flowers we prefer, and say yes or no to all the suggestions she made. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-4004" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/h7bbeh0p/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4004" title="Resort overview" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/h7bbeh0p-200x300.jpg" alt="Resort overview" width="180" height="270" /></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-3986" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/weddingday-seychellen-16-09-2010-050/"></a></span></span></span> <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3970" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/h7bbeh0q/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3970" title="Villa" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/h7bbeh0q-242x300.jpg" alt="Villa" width="218" height="270" /></a> <span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3972" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/h7bbeh0v/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3972" title="View from infinity pool" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/h7bbeh0v-193x300.jpg" alt="View from infinity pool" width="174" height="270" /></a><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" lang="NL"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3986" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/11/19/weddings-hotel-tests-photos-oh-my/weddingday-seychellen-16-09-2010-050/"></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">We got married on the fifth day of our stay at Banyan Tree. We got a nice breakfast in our villa, had an in-house massage, our wedding clothes were steamed by the staff and all we had to do is relax and say “I do”. They set up a beautiful wedding ceremony on the beach. The weather was perfect, we had two staff members from the hotel as our witnesses and we had the official wedding ceremony and a local coconut ceremony. It was romantic, short, free of stress and just perfect!!!<br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">To celebrate, we drank champagne and ate wedding cake. After the pictures were made, we took a dive in our own pool again! At night, we enjoyed a “Grill on the Sands” dinner. We had our personal chef who arranged a table for two under the stars with lots of candles on the beach. He grilled the most incredible lobster we’ve ever had. It is really hard to describe what a wonderful evening that was, how fantastic the food tasted and what a perfect memory it is. It was the perfect end to a perfect wedding day.</span> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">We stayed a full week at Banyan Tree and absolutely enjoyed every minute of it. All of the staff members are so friendly and polite; they really respect your privacy in the villa and do everything to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The Banyan Tree Spa is perfect. You can choose from a variety of different massages, and the spa area in the hills has a stunning view. It is by far the best spa we ever visited. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;" lang="EN-US">We also booked a car with a driver for a day to see something from the Seychelles. We visited the National Park, the capital Victoria, a colourful local market and drove around the island. The driver showed us many places, plants and trees, stopped at a mini-zoo where turtles live and told us about living on the Seychelles. It is an island of pure nature!</span></p>
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		<title>Member Feedback - MTV EMAs 2010</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s not just a concert. It’s not just an awards show. It’s a killer combination of both, overflowing with celebrity sightings and infused with unpredictability. 
 
It&#8217;s the MTV’s European Music Awards.
 
029 sent René and Marja from their quaint Dutch town to the electric streets of Madrid, a city which has seen its fair share of celebrations [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">It’s not just a concert. It’s not just an awards show. It’s a killer combination of both, overflowing with celebrity sightings and infused with unpredictability. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">029 sent René and Marja from their quaint Dutch town to the electric streets of Madrid, a city which has seen its fair share of celebrations and fanfare this year. (Remember the World Cup?) </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">This dynamic duo got to experience the EMAs live with all of its pulsating energy and uncensored acceptance speeches. Shakira’s hips defying nature to the sounds of Loco? Yes! Eva adorned in Serrano-chic? Naturally. Bon Jovi, as the glorified Global Icons? Without a doubt!</span></p>
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The EMAs were rife with explosive musical performances (both in song and special effects) in the Caja Magica. For those who did not make it inside the venue, the Calle de Alcalá also served as a performance venue for the likes of Katy Perry and 30 Seconds to Mars. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">And the memories did not stop when the TV cameras stopped rolling. As they say, after the show was the after party, and you know 029 made sure that René and Marja were right there in the middle of it all. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The picture-perfect package of a weekend was complete with celebrity-friendly accommodation at the opulent Westin Palace hotel. Marja and René were welcomed into the hotel while the paparazzi and fans had to sit outside and wait in hopes of catching a glimpse of a star. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">They had more fun than Eva Longoria had wardrobe changes. But don’t take our word for it; keep reading to see what they had to say.</span></p>
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We all know there is nothing like being in the right place at the right time. Better yet, there’s nothing like having 029 as a friend and travel planner. </span></p>
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It was fantastic! The EMAs were so very very great! And everything was taken care of so well. We felt like real VIP&#8217;s! So, thank you very much!<br />
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When we arrived Sunday in the afternoon in Madrid a cab was waiting for us. He took us to the Westin Palace. Lots of fans were standing outside the hotel because many famous people were staying also in the Westin Palace. It was so luxurious!  We saw a lot of the Jackass guys walking around in the hotel.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">When the show was over, we were escorted to the AfterShow. We really didn&#8217;t have to think or worry about anything. We could just enjoy ourselves. </span></p>
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The AfterShow was great to. (Champagne tasted good). We left at 2am and when we arrived at the hotel there were still fans standing outside. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The next day we went into Madrid to do some sightseeing and then it was off to the airport. We finally arrived home 11pm.  We were very tired, but it was an experience we will never forget!<br />
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We again, thank you very much. Everything was perfectly taken care of. We really didn&#8217;t have to worry about anything. I&#8217;m sending some pics too.<br />
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Thanks again.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">All the best.<br />
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		<title>029 Hits the Big Apple for a Feast of Fashion</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi</dc:creator>
		
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New York is an eclectic city, a myriad of sights and sounds in constant battle for your attention. 
 
New York Fashion Week only amplifies an already superlative-overloaded metropolis. 
 
Who was there in the middle of it, soaking up the fashionable ambience? Why 029, naturally. 
 
029’s runway-worthy Isabelle and the ever fashion-forward Christian accompanied a group of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3686" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02612/"></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3668" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/20100912_278/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3668" title="029 in New York" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/20100912_278-300x225.jpg" alt="029 in New York" width="300" height="225" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">New York</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"> is an eclectic city, a myriad of sights and sounds in constant battle for your attention. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">New York Fashion Week only amplifies an already superlative-overloaded metropolis. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Who was there in the middle of it, soaking up the fashionable ambience? Why 029, naturally. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">029’s runway-worthy Isabelle and the ever fashion-forward Christian accompanied a group of Manhattan and Fashion Week virgins (yes, they exist) to the Big Apple for a feast of fashion amidst the hustle and bustle of Fashion Week. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">While our posse wasn’t rubbing shoulders with Anna Wintour, yet, we enjoyed our fair share of runway shows, shopping excursions and happening nightlife.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3670" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02455/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3670 alignleft" title="W Hotel Times Square" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dsc02455-300x200.jpg" alt="W Hotel Times Square" width="300" height="200" /></a></span></span>Our home base was the swanky and sexy <a href="http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1234&amp;language=en_US">W New York Times Square</a>. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">A fashion statement in itself, the W is the ideal location to be in the middle of it all whilst still being able <a rel="attachment wp-att-3708" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/img_0442/"></a>to re<a rel="attachment wp-att-3708" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/img_0442/"></a>treat into the confines of your state-of-the-art and sophisticated hotel. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">SoHo and the Meatpacking District are home to some fashion heavyweight brands with their grandiose flagship stores and up-and-coming designers of tomorrow with their funky, hole-in-the-wall boutiques. Our group indulged in one-of-a-kind pieces, statement making accessories and recession-friendly wardrobe staples. Then it was time to get dolled up.<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3652" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/uc4/"></a> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3654" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/uc5/"></a></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">A team of makeup artists and hairstylists came to the hotel to improve what nature had already given us. Then we stepped into our limo on our way to the Couture Fashion Week shows at the famed <a href="http://www.waldorfastoria.com/">Waldorf-Astoria</a> hotel. There we watched designers such as Sydney-based designer <a href="http://www.cristinanitopi.com.au/">Cristina Nitopi</a>, Peruvian-born designer <a href="http://luismachicao.com/">Luis Machicao </a>and US-designer <a href="http://www.edwingdangelo.com/">Edwing d’Angelo</a> sent their unique collections down the runway. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">The next day it was time for us to model the clothes, not on the runway, but in a fully stocked stylist’s showroom where we received styling tips and free clothes! Imagine a group a females letting loose amongst racks and racks of clothes, shoes and accessories - a sight to be seen.</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Tuesday was the main event; we were off to <a href="http://nolcha.com/nolcha-fashion-week">Nolcha Fashion Week</a>, the place for independent and emerging fashion designers from around the world to showcase their talents. Since our seats were front row, we had to make sure we were just as camera ready as the models (those front row guests ALWAYS end up in photos). A team of professional stylists once again came to the W Hotel to get us all ready for our close ups. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3684" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02597/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3684" title="Getting into our limo" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dsc02597-150x150.jpg" alt="Getting into our limo" width="150" height="150" /></a></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-3676" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02579/"></a> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3712" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/img_1252/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3712" title="In the limo" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_1252-150x150.jpg" alt="In the limo" width="150" height="150" /></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-3676" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02579/"></a></span></span> </span></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-3686" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02612/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3686" title="Backstage" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dsc02612-150x150.jpg" alt="Backstage" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3688" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02632/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3688" title="Front row" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/dsc02632-150x150.jpg" alt="Front row" width="150" height="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3676" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02579/"></a></span></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-3676" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02579/"></a></span></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-3676" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02579/"></a></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">We were treated to the funky contemporary fashions of <a href="http://www.doraabodi.com">Dora Abodi</a>, the innovative elegance of Mexican born <a href="http://www.stellasimona.com/">Stella Simona</a> and the fusion of Euro-Asian fashion from <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3676" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02579/"></a></span></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-3676" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02579/"></a></span></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-3676" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-hits-the-big-apple-for-a-feast-of-fashion/dsc02579/"></a></span></span>Australian label <a href="http://www.kabukiu.com.au">KabukiU</a>.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB"><strong>Dora Abodi:</strong></span></p>
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Following our overdose of fashion opulence, we were treated to a three-course meal at the famed, award-winning <a href="http://www.thecapitalgrille.com">Capital Grille Steakhouse</a>, where the dessert was just simply divine. To work off our indulgence, we headed off to our VIP table at <a href="http://www.greenhouseusa.com/newyork/index.html">Club Green House</a> to dance the night away. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">Other highlights to 029’s trip to New York Fashion Week included <a href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/">Robert Geller’s</a> fashion show and an invitation to a private party at the seriously sexy <a href="http://www.gramercyparkhotel.com/bars.html">Rose Bar in the Grammercy Park Hotel</a> where we mingled with the likes of Chace Crawford, Jessica Szohr and Ed Westwick of Gossip Girl fame and the adorable Rachel Bilson of former The O.C. fame. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;" lang="EN-GB">In true New York style, we hardly slept, but the time we had in New York was worth every second of missed slumber. Manhattan never ceases to amaze us and without fail, always shows us a new side every time we step foot in the world&#8217;s most dynamic city. Fear not New York, 029 will return for Fashion Week and other attendance-worthy events and we are truly looking forward to taking in all the new wonders you will undoubtedly throw at us. So ciao NYC, it&#8217;s been grand!</span></p>
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		<title>Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011</title>
		<link>http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:15:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[029 Experience Artist and successful menswear designer, Robert Geller, unveiled his Spring/Summer 2011 collection during New York Fashion Week. 
 
029’s fashion scouting gurus, Isabelle and Christian, along with our friends and lovers-of-all-things-artistic Robert and Hale of United Creators watched as the models aggressively strut down the runway. 
 
Victor Hugo once said, “Change your opinions, keep [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3580" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-901/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3580" title="Robert Geller" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-901-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller" width="180" height="270" /></a>029 Experience Artist and successful menswear designer, <a href="http://www.robertgeller-ny.com/">Robert Geller</a>, unveiled his Spring/Summer 2011 collection during New York Fashion Week. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">029’s fashion scouting gurus, Isabelle and Christian, along with our friends and lovers-of-all-things-artistic Robert and Hale of <a href="http://www.unitedcreators.com/">United Creators </a>watched as the models aggressively strut down the runway. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Victor Hugo once said, “Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.” </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Robert Geller kept to his German roots and found inspiration from the Berlin student movement of the 1960’s that sought to challenge the authoritarianism of the German governments and the hypocrisy of Western governments in general. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The protests in Germany were a reflection of a broader trend of global unrest, which saw the youth in various countries uniting together for a common cause against their respective governments.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">This somber, yet liberating era in German history provided the backdrop and televisions broadcasting scenes from those protest set the mood for Geller’s latest collection. With the scene set and the audience’s undivided attention – it was time to tell a story by way of cuts, colour and fabric. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3590" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-016/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3590" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-016-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a></span> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3592" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-021/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3592" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-021-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3594" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-026/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3594" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-026-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a></span></span><a rel="attachment wp-att-3596" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-032/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3596" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-032-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a> </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The clothes were an expression of contrasts: sharply cut blazers, leather jackets and jumpsuits added an aggressive element while loosely cut shorts and silky fabrics helped soften the collection’s tone. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3598" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-037/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3598" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-037-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3600" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-045/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3600" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-045-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3602" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-051/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3602" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-051-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /> </a><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3606" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-0591-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">An army fatigue palette dominated the collection, army greens and desert khakis were prominently featured to symbolise the military response that often greeted peaceful protests. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3608" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-066/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3608" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-066-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a></span></span> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3610" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-071/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3610" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-071-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3612" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-077/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3612" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-077-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3606" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-0591/"> </a><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3614" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-084-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Various shades of reds, a colour that Geller introduced into his collection for the first time, spoke to the passion and courage that marked the era’s youth movement.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3616" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-088/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3616" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-088-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3618" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-093/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3618" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-093-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3620" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-096/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3620" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-096-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3622" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/robert-geller-springsummer-2011/ss11c-rgeller-104/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3622" title="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/ss11c-rgeller-104-200x300.jpg" alt="Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2011" width="140" height="210" /></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Despite his new theme and inspiration, Geller stayed faithful to a few of his signature elements: impeccable tailoring, expert layering and an all-around messy-yet-pulled-togetherness that produces wardrobe staples with a rock-n-roll edge.</span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span></span></p>
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		<title>029 at the VMAs in LA</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[029 Out & About]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Chateau Marmont]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Gucci]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Gucci Guilty perfume]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Hollywood]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Hollywood Hills]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Los Angeles]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[MTV Video Music Awards]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Procter & Gamble]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Rodeo Drive]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[029’s Very Much Adored colleague Nadine was whisked away to the City of Angels where she found herself surrounded by glitz, glamour and Gucci! All in a day’s work.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3516" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9844/"></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-3516" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9844/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3516" title="Life is tough for 029's Nadine" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_9844-300x200.jpg" alt="Life is tough for 029's Nadine" width="240" height="160" /></a>029’s Very Much Adored colleague Nadine was whisked away to the City of Angels where she found herself surrounded by glitz, glamour and Gucci! All in a day’s work.</p>
<p>Need another reason why Facebook can be a good thing?</p>
<p>Gucci Guilty perfume sponsored a competition on Facebook where four winners won an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles for the <a href="http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2010/">MTV’s Video Music Awards</a>.</p>
<p>029, in collaboration with <a href="www.pg.com/ ">Procter &amp; Gamble</a> and <a href="http://www.gucci.com">Gucci </a>created a fashion-savvy few days for our winners hailing from the US &amp; UK filled with celebrity-worthy access, personal assistant pampering and our own paparazzi in tow.</p>
<p>The winners rested their pretty little heads in no other than LA’s famed <a href="http://www.chateaumarmont.com/">Chateau Marmont</a> on Sunset Boulevard. Yes, THE legendary icon-of-a-hotel that has seen its fair share of infamous parties, Hollywood glitz and celebrity debauchery. After a welcome dinner in the Chateau’s exquisite gardens, it was off to rest up for the next day’s fashionable activities.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3524" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_8828/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3524" title="Welcome to Gucci" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_8828-150x150.jpg" alt="Welcome to Gucci" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3526" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_8983/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3526" title="Time to shop" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_8983-150x150.jpg" alt="Time to shop" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3528" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_8883/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3528" title="Choosing between fabulous and more fabulous" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_8883-150x150.jpg" alt="Choosing between fabulous and more fabulous" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3532" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9114/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3532" title="Decision Decisions" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_9114-150x150.jpg" alt="Decision Decisions" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>The next day, we headed to the Gucci store on Rodeo Drive where we were ushered in at the back entrance (trés incognito) and greeted by the entire Gucci store team, representatives from Gucci Milan and Procter &amp; Gamble.</p>
<p>The winners embarked on the shopping trip of a lifetime where they were completely outfitted in and accessorised with the latest designs from the Italian fashion house. The ladies were dazzling in their flirty cocktail dresses and sky-high heels, whilst one of our gentlemen was sporting silver-hued trainers and a stylish bomber jacket. Add to that some heartbeat elevating handbags, oversized (what else?) sunglasses and chic shopping bags to tote their wares – our eight winners took decked out to a whole other level.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3534" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9055/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3534" title="If the shoe fits" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_9055-150x150.jpg" alt="If the shoe fits" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3540" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9034/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3540" title="The name says it all" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_9034-150x150.jpg" alt="The name says it all" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3542" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9464/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3542" title="Packed up and ready to go" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_9464-150x150.jpg" alt="Packed up and ready to go" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3516" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9844/"></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-3544" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9513/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3544" title="Thank you Gucci!" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_9513-150x150.jpg" alt="Thank you Gucci!" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>After satisfying our hunger at the posh but practical <a href="http://www.thefarmofbeverlyhills.com/">The Farm of Beverly Hills</a> restaurant, our s t r e t c h limo took us away high above the Hollywood Hills where we sipped champagne under the watchful eye of the iconic Hollywood sign. We enjoyed the sprawling LA views and engaged in some impromptu photo shoots.</p>
<p>The glamour had just begun. The following day, the winners got a taste of what it means to be a VIP, being fussed and fawned over by army of stylists who normally spend their creative hours at fashion shoots and runway shows. But today, these brilliant artists were all ours.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-3546" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_06251/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3546" title="Nadine with a rack full of Gucci" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_06251-150x150.jpg" alt="Nadine with a rack full of Gucci" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3548" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_1099/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3548" title="Getting dolled up" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_1099-150x150.jpg" alt="Getting dolled up" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3550" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_1197/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3550" title="Looking fierce" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_1197-150x150.jpg" alt="Looking fierce" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3552" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_1238/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3552" title="Riding in style" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_1238-150x150.jpg" alt="Riding in style" width="150" height="150" /></a><br />
The hairspray was plentiful, the makeup flawless and the faux lashes were fierce. The winners then stepped into their Gucci pieces, which had spent the evening before being expertly altered to the measurements of their respective wearer. Were you expecting off-the-rack? Perish the thought! Gucci clothes are meant to hug in all the right places, warning, I see dangerous curves ahead!</p>
<p>All dressed up with nowhere to go? Hardly! Riding in style, the winners hopped into their white Rolls Royce Phantom limo, off to the <a href="http://www.nokiatheatrelalive.com/">Nokia Theatre</a>, straight to the VIP section to watch the VMAs. Satisfying their appetite with culinary creations courtesy of <a href="http://boheme.globaldiningca.com/">Café La Boheme</a>, the winners arrived back at the hotel were the afterparty was just heating up.</p>
<p><a class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3554" title="Ready for my close up" rel="attachment wp-att-3554" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_1276/"></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-3516" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9844/"></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-3554" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_1276/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3554" title="Ready for my close up" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_1276-150x150.jpg" alt="Ready for my close up" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3556" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_1294/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3556" title="No autographs please" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_1294-150x150.jpg" alt="No autographs please" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3516" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_9844/"></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-3558" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_1425/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3558" title="Welcome to the VMAs" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_1425-150x150.jpg" alt="Welcome to the VMAs" width="150" height="150" /></a> <a rel="attachment wp-att-3560" href="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/2010/10/04/029-at-the-vmas-in-la/img_1438/"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-3560" title="VIP all the way" src="http://blog.zerotwonine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/img_1438-150x150.jpg" alt="VIP all the way" width="150" height="150" /></a></p>
<p>029 would like to extend our sincerest thanks to our ingenious photographer <a href="http://www.tomasmuscionico.com/">Tomas Muscionico</a>. With a swoon-worthy reference list including works published in Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, British GQ and British Vogue, up-close-and-personal portraits with personalities such as Heidi Klum, Donald Trump, Michelle Yeoh, Christian Louboutin, Oliver Kahn and Steven Spielberg and brilliant collaborations with Cirque du Soleil– we were truly honoured to have such a talented individual capture our Los Angeles experience. A special thanks also to Tomas&#8217;s team of hair and makeup artists who were responsible for the glam in our glamorous day!</p>
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