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Merry Christmas @Gladstone_Net followers!

With the big day rapidly approaching if you’re stuck for a last minute Christmas present here are some ideas from the winners of our #GBizXmasList competition – @SilkSkiesEgypt, @BridesandDreams, @Coombemill and @LocateUK.

1. A winter holiday to Upper Egypt (@SilkSkiesEgypt)
Upper Egypt is renown for it’s remarkable Pharaonic monuments and warm, welcoming people. And as a holiday destination there’s masses of choice. So whether you’re looking to dose up on your Egyptology, cruise or felucca the Nile or simply relax and soak up the colourful culture, the region has something unique to offer you.

Silk Skies Egyptian Tours is a specialist tour operator providing customisable holidays in and around Aswan. A qualified Egyptologist guide leads all holidays, and because your guide is just for you and your party, you can discover Egypt at your own pace. It’s easy to book. Simply pick a holiday theme and then customize it from the Pick ‘n Mix of courses, tours and additional excursions.

What’s more if you’re a Gladstone BizNetwork follower here’s a special offer exclusively for you. Book your Silk Skies holiday before 31st December 2011 and you’ll only pay the low season price saving a minimum of 15%. Visit: http://www.silkskiesegyptiantours.com

2. The wedding dress of your dreams (@BridesandDreams)
It’s the question on everyone’s lips “I wonder what she’ll wear”. It’s your special day and you want your dress to be just perfect. However with the current economic climate perhaps you’ve resigned to compromise your look to suit your reduced budget.

But perhaps you don’t have to? If you’re planning your wedding and live in the North East, take a trip to Brides and Dreams when it opens in the New Year. You can take your time exploring the exquisite range and discover the dress that makes you look amazing. And because Brides and Dreams sell nearly new, used once and ex-sample designer wedding dresses your budget will be happy too.

Grand opening: Brides and Dreams will open on 30th January 2012. If you’d like to be among the first to hear about the opening event or to discover the little gems in our stock simply email bridesanddreams@ymail.com

3. A family friendly holiday to Coombe Mill Farm in North Cornwall (@Coombemill)
If you’re looking for a fresh air family break to kick-start the New Year, a magical self-catering holiday at Coombe Mill Farm could be the answer.
You’ll discover something to please every generation and all budgets.
For example children can join Farmer Nick’s Little Helper’s Club. It’s a great way to have fun, make new friends and learn how to feed and care for the animals. What’s more the whole family can roam free in 30 acres of gardens, meadows and woodlands. There are indoor and outdoor play areas for little ones to run wild, fun tractor rides and farmhouse home cooking to get a break from the kitchen.
And if you can tear yourself away from the farm, there are plenty of local attractions alongside sandy beaches and pretty harbour towns to explore.
To view the child-friendly cottage and lodge accommodation and book your break, simply visit www.coombemill.com

 
4. Some free advertising for your business (@LocateUK)
With the challenging economic climate you’ve probably made some cost savings. But you still need to advertise your business. So here’s a way you could reach new customers without spending a penny.

Locate.so offers free web-space for businesses to promote their products and services. You can use your space or “page” to blog, post images or promote special offers. What’s more you can link to your website, Twitter or Facebook as well as displaying a map to help customers locate you.

It’s easy to get started. Simply name your page, complete the template and get promoting. Visit: www.locate.so

Do you like our list?
Which of these goodies would you like Santa to bring to you this Christmas morning?

Whatever you do this Christmas; we hope you have a fantastic time. And we look forward to tweeting and promoting your business again in the New Year.

Happy holidays,

Gladstone BizNetwork
Twitter: @Gladstone_Net

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