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The Peninsula Hotel, Chicago, USA
Home sweet home of deep-dish pizzas (visit its birthplace Pizzeria Uno), skyscrapers (Sears Towers was the world’s original tallest building) President Barack Obama, and the Chicago Blues, the Windy City knows a thing or two about firsts and inspiration.
Buffeted by winds from Lake Michigan and mellow blues from its many clubs such as Buddy Guy’s Legends (Eric Clapton’s musical inspiration) the Peninsula Hotel will be eschewing the blues and going pink throughout October.
Its Art of Pink breast-cancer initiative will see the entire five-star building illuminated with pink lights and blushing flowers. Indulge in the ‘Art of Pink Afternoon Tea’ (Dh238) at the hotel’s lobby – think rose-tinted macaroons and savoury treats – and Dh18 will be donated to Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation. You can get pampered for a good cause too, with the ‘Pedi-for-a-Cure’, at The Spa. Not only will another Dh18 be contributed to cancer research, but you’ll be more than well-heeled for a spot of (charitable) retail therapy. Take a walk to the Magnificent Mile’s outlets such as Bloomingdale’s and Cartier for something pretty in pink. Support a vital cause while ticking off ‘The Big Onion’ from your wander list.
Call 001 312 573 6860 or visit www.peninsula.com/chicago
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Ajman Palace Hotel
Not lucky enough to jet off to Chicago? Enjoy a charitable getaway closer to home at the Ajman Palace Hotel, which has joined forces with Pink Caravan Breast Cancer initiative throughout October. Ask for the donation box and your pink ribbon during check-in. Then enjoy healthy meals at in-house restaurants with their dedicated pink menus and refreshments. Deluxe city view rooms from Dh500. Call 06 701 8888.
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Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Hua Hin Thailand
What better way to look after your health than a spa-cation? The Short Break Cleanse package at Chiva-Som is a holistic three-day programme packed with treatments such as Chi Nei Tsang, colonic hydrotherapy, deep tissue massage, a laser genesis, and nutritious meals. Ocean rooms from Dh3,304 per person per night. Call 006 632 53 6536 or visit www.chivasom.com.
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