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Yes, we’re lucky enough to have an MD with Membership, so spending time in this uber cool, but relaxed haven in a converted old tea warehouse off Shoreditch High Street, is no problem at all.  In fact, any excuse and we’re in there.  For us, there’s plenty of space to meet clients and not be overheard in a variety of areas of differing designs for different moods.  All of them comfortable. 

The rawness of the building has been preserved by interior designer Tom Dixon with lots of wood, chocolate browns, huge windows, futuristic bright and sinkable chairs and sofas, a huge bar, snug room, spa and gym, restaurant with superb menu and the breathtaking rooftop pool and semi-open to the elements lounge and grill.

But that’s not all. 

There are areas that can be hired by non-members for corporate events.  The rooftop lounge and the wonderfully named Biscuit Tin (bar, seating area, room for DJ) and adjacent Biscuit Pin, a 2 lane ten pin bowling alley).  Max numbers standing 200.  Well worth a look. 

The pies ’n’ pints package holiday culture is still alive and kicking in Tenerife but away from the dense concrete resorts of the southern coast, the largest Canary island has a dazzling offer for incentive conferences.

With plunging cliffs, black sand beaches, tropical forests and over 200 volcanoes, the island’s geography – including El Teide, Spain’s highest mountain – is jawdroppingly varied. And jawdropping is the way to describe the 5* ABAMA Resort.
Perched on a cliff top, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. ABAMA is a careful combination of subtropical architecture and nature.

• 300 rooms within the main hotel and a further 120 rooms and suites in the exclusive villas
• 1,500sqm of versatile meeting space for up to 600 theatre style which is fully equipped with the latest technology
• 8 swimming pools throughout the resort
• an 18 hole Golf course
• 10 excellent restaurants
• 5 themed bars
• a tennis and beach club and private beach

With a good number of flights and charter options plus a good price for the quality, ABAMA really does have everything you need within the resort.

Paragon produce Conferences Worldwide and look after everything from concept, programming and creative, travel managment and ground liaison. We’re just a call away - but we reckon you’ve guessed that!

Montenegro is a relative newcomer to the incentive destination market and one that’s been proving popular with clients recently.It’s a destination that also provides professional and competent ground support and has geared itself up to the quality demands of the incentive market.Such a wealth of beauty in one small place.  Clear lakes, rivers, mountains, wonderful beaches and plenty of activities including boat trips on Lake Skadar, sightseeing and great shopping in Budva.  A location for Bond movie Casino Royal and visitors like the Rolling Stones, Montenegro has a good deal to offer.  The 5* Hotel Splendid – Conference & Spa Resort provides comfort, contemporary design and state of the art conference facilities.At a glance:

• 322 bedrooms
• 4 restaurants
• 5 bars
• Spa & Wellness Centre
• Conference Centre – main room seating 800 theatre style

Charter flight into Tivat airport, 45 mins to Hotel Splendid.
 
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Rich Mix is a dynamic new cross-cultural arts and media centre in the heart of the East End.

This vast former garment factory now houses a three screen cinema larges seating 200, exhibition spaces, cafe and a broadcasting centre for BBC London. In short, it’s 62,000 square feet of activity and innovation, designed to bridge cultures and disciplines to create an entirely new kind of arts centre – and a unique new venue for a range of events especially those needing a (funky) auditoria. 

Phinda Private Game Reserve is situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bordering the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park – a World Heritage Site – Phinda comprises 54 500 acres of prime conservation land. 

Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, black and white rhino, buffalo) and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana rivals the Great Barrier Reef.

Phinda is owned by Conservation Corporation Africa (CC Africa), Africa’s leading ecotourism organisation who are committed to providing world-class holiday experiences alongside investment in sustainable conservation development and community empowerment. CC Africa owns 36 exceptional camps and lodges at 17 destinations including Phinda.

“Phinda was born out of a belief that the beauty of Maputaland was worth saving from the spiral of destruction into which it has been drawn. Its first target was to repair habitat damaged by almost a century of cattle farming, to return the wildlife which had once roamed the Maputaland plain, and to build luxury, world-class destinations for visitors without whom there would not be a viable plan. The second task was to reconnect the rural communities with the land by giving people the opportunity to participate at every level in sustainable conservation development by providing employment, training and the infrastructure for small business development. ”
(annoted piece from CapeCairo)

Phina Rock Lodge is set into a cliff-face overlooking the beautiful Leopard Rock.

There are 6 six stone and adobe suites with en suite bathrooms, private sitting areas, decks and plunge pools with breathtaking views of the valley below.

• Six romantic, air-conditioned suites
• Private plunge pools and game-viewing decks
• En suite bathroom
• Three suites feature outdoor showers
• Adventurous bush banqueting
• Exceptional warm and friendly service

Private plunge pool

Capture fiery sunsets from the game viewing deck suspended over South Africa’s bushveld, or relax in your private sitting room while observing an abundance of birdlife in the trees surrounding this safari lodge and animals in the valley below.

Delicious Pan-African cuisine is served in the dining area under hand-wrought chandeliers, on the Lodge’s exclusive deck or enjoyed in the privacy of your suite. Phinda is renowned for excellent cuisine served in adventurous bush clearings under the African night sky.

As for activities, Phinda provides unique Specialist Safaris that are tailored to specific fields of conseration, animal species or general safari interest. For example their 7 Wonders in 7 days.

There’s also:
Twice-daily game-drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles with experienced rangers and Zulu trackers.

Interpretive Bush Walks, where you can learn more about the traditional uses and the legends surrounding indigenous trees and shrubs, how to identify tracks and see rare birds on walks led by armed rangers and trackers.

Mzinene River Canoeing – paddling along the river flanked with lush forest you can see some of the incredible birdlife.

Mzinene Riverboat Cruise – a leisurely cruise at sunrise or sunset where you can see some of the 200 or more waterbirds, as well as crocodiles and hippos.

White Rhino Tracking - with a professional armed ranger and tracker you can set off in a 4×4 safari vehicle, searching for fresh signs of white rhino activity and then experience the thrill of tracking white rhino on foot.

Plus: deep see fishing, scuba safaris, night turtle drives, beach horseriding…

PHINDA ROCK LODGE RATES for Jan – Dec 2007
Per person per night sharing - £238 - £300
Includes: all meals, drinks, 2 game drives daily or Canoe, or Riverboard Cruise, emergency medical evacuation insurance and taxes