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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We are your time-saving concierge service and resource for local, national and international needs! Concierge Unlimited International Cultural Update • December 2013 • 3 Chop Your Own Tree! Holiday Markets ♦ Anderson Tree Farm ♦ Honeybee Acres Christmas ♦ Christkindl Market Chicago 508 E. Schoolhouse Road, Tree Farm Experience the charm of the winter Plainfield, IL 41W072 Bowes Road season by visiting this European styled Elgin, IL holiday market. Enjoy lighted trees, ♦ Ben’s Tree Farm the aroma of sausages and winter 7720 Ryan Road ♦ Ide Christmas Tree Farm spices, and holiday entertainment. Harvard, IL 1500 83rd Street Shop an assortment of booths featuring Downers Grove, IL hand-made ornaments, arts and crafts, ♦ Camelot Christmas Trees candles, ceramics, glassware, toys and 16380 S. Somonauk Road ♦ Marmion’s Abbey Tree Farm much more. 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