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Culturalupdate CONCIERGE UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL December 2013 culturalupdate Volume XXIII—Issue XII Key In Arts/Museums A key client was in need of last-minute hotel accommodations near London Heathrow on a return trip from Cyprus. Luckily your CUI opens Concierge’s expert knowledge and international contacts secured 4 Cartier: Style & History Grand Palais, Paris a one-night stay in the Sofitel Heathrow in record time at the CUI 9 Before the Dinosaurs Field Museum discounted rate! 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