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Kids Week Creator is London Hero

Sunday November 8, 2009
Kids Week in the West End organizer, Emma De Souza was honored with the London Hero award at the BT Visit London People's Choice Awards 2009 last week. This award, voted for by the public, marks Emma de Souza's commitment to Kids Week - the much-loved annual children's theater initiative which encourages young people to enjoy the magic of the London's theatre which this year sold over 51,000 tickets.

Emma De Souza is giving her £1,000 prize money to Great Ormond Street Hospital who have been caring for her sick son. Image source: Rare Communications | London Travel Blog | Follow AboutLondon on Twitter

Criterion Restaurant

Sunday November 8, 2009
Criterion Restaurant in London's Piccadilly has a sumptuous neo-Byzantine decor which never fails to impress. The Criterion first opened in 1874 and is still a popular romantic venue with Modern European cuisine.

Have you dined here? (I plan to!) You can add your review to the Criterion Restaurant page. Image: © Laura Porter | London Travel Blog | Follow AboutLondon on Twitter

Christmas Hotel Packages from Red Carnation

Sunday November 8, 2009
Red Carnation, the luxury collection of 5- and 4-star, family-run boutique hotels, is rising to the occasion with a special Christmas in London package, available at all six award-winning London hotels.

Stay for a minimum of two nights between 1 December 2009 and 4 January 2010 and enjoy:
  • Two nights accommodation in a beautifully appointed bedroom, suite or even a luxury, fully serviced apartment
  • A warming glass of mulled wine or a mug of the ultimate hot chocolate on arrival
  • Full English Breakfast daily
  • A festive afternoon tea
  • A festive turndown treat at bedtime
  • Free movies for those who want to snuggle up with a great film
  • A 6pm checkout on the day of departure
Guests staying on Christmas Eve receive a Christmas stocking full of delightful surprises and there's even a Christmas Tree in the room for all those who book suites!

Room rates are exceptional from only £145 per room per night. Find out more and booking at www.redcarnationhotels.com. Image: The Milestone © Laura Porter | London Travel Blog | Follow AboutLondon on Twitter

Michael Bublé at The O2

Saturday November 7, 2009
Canadian multi award winning singer/song writer Michael Bublé is returning to The O2 on Saturday 15 May 2010 as part of his UK 2010 tour in support of his latest studio release Crazy Love.

With over 22 million albums sold worldwide, multiple awards (including 6 Juno Awards, 5 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards and a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album), three #1 hits, and 145 sold out shows to date, Michael Bublé has more than earned his place as one of the most popular and revered artists of this decade.

Tickets are priced at £45, £65 & £95 and are available from www.theo2.co.uk or by calling 0844 856 0202. Also In Greenwich: Image: © The O2 | London Travel Blog | Follow AboutLondon on Twitter
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