Okay. Here's one for the girls. Most of us have had our hearts broken or helped a friend through a relationship break-up. Men handle the end of a relationship differently. Maybe a game of golf with mates or a night at the pub — whatever — but they seem to be able to put on a brave face.
Girls, on the other hand, need their friends, lots of tissues, some indulgences, pampering and loads of TLC.
Hilton Sydney has come up with a break-up package to cover all the recovery necessities, and then some. Catriona Rowntree and a friend checked in to the hotel to see how good it is.
Once you've booked into your room at Sydney Hilton you will find some fantastic distractions. They've thought of everything, including an iPod pre-loaded with reaffirming songs, 24 hours of movies, popcorn and ice-cream.
As everyone knows, chocolate is a comfort food that's said to be good for us. Wait until you see the kilo tower of fine Belgian dark, milk and white chocolate. You will feel better on the spot.
Light the aromatherapy oil burner and take in the rejuvenating scents and you might fancy hopping into your pyjamas and choosing a movie — or you might just want to visit Zeta Bar for a fancy cocktail — or two. Maybe even dinner at Glass Brasserie, one of Sydney's best restaurants.
The next morning you will be served an indulgent breakfast in bed.
If there is an engagement ring involved, why not visit Bunda Fine Jewels in the hotel? They will come up with a new design, melt the existing one down and come up with a new piece of jewellery that will make you feel happy when you look at it!
Sydney Hilton has packages for many occasions, so check their website —
www.hiltonsydney.com.au
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Location
Sydney Hilton in the city's CBD.
Cost
Hilton Sydney Break-up packages start at $314 a night. They include a kilo of chocolate, 24-hour in-room movies with popcorn and ice-cream, aroma essence, access to an iPod with party music and breakfast in bed.
Virgin Blue has one-way flights to Sydney from:
- Canberra $88
- Melbourne $90
- Brisbane $99
- Hobart $109
- Adelaide $119
- Darwin $229
- Perth $245
There are limited seats, which may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Fares quoted are one-way booked on the internet. An extra $15 will be charged for phone bookings. A credit card surcharge of an additional $2 per person per one-way flight is applicable. Fares are correct at November 11, 2010, and are subject to change.
Prices correct at November 11, 2010.
For further information
Virgin Blue
Ph: 136 789
www.virginblue.com.au
Hilton Sydney
488 George Street
Sydney 2000
Ph: 1800 445 866
www.hiltonsydney.com.au
sydney@hilton.com
Here are the top 10 tips for getting over a break-up from www.soyouvebeendumped.com.
- Don't try to be their friend. Make a "clean break".
- Erase their telephone number from your mobile phone.
- Delete their old emails and their address from your online buddy lists.
- Don't sit around staring at mementos.
- Use a journal or notebook to vent your pain, anger, frustration and so forth.
- Spoil yourself.
- Buy new bedding and change your surroundings.
- Don't rebound. Give yourself plenty of time to heal from the break-up.
- Don't listen to the negative self-talk.
- Take charge of your life. The world is your oyster.
