Travel Paris And Dubai With Fashion Designer Linda Lundström

Online, June 22, 2010 (Newswire.com) - TORONTO, 2010 - This fall Linda Lundström is teaming up with Sarracini Travel to offer both a Parisian tour from September 12th to the 19th, then an exotic visit to Dubai from October 24th to the 31st. Led by Lundström herself, each adventure offers an insider's view on the culture, fashion and design of these two unique cities. "I love Paris and sharing the experience of finding fabrics, discussing colour and fashion trends with my travel groups has been very rewarding. The food, wine and shopping adds to the flavour of the trip and we make sure there is plenty of time for each of our guests to explore on their own".

Lundström has been on many fabric sourcing trips to Paris, having created over 100 collections in her career. She provides her guests with 'Linda's map of Paris', with directions to the flea market, the best cappuccino, her preferred public swimming pool, great vintage Chanel, and picnic supplies from the local markets. "I have been privileged to meet incredible people over the years, who have inspired and enriched the Paris experience", Linda recalls. In 2009, Lundstrom was invited to Kuwait and Dubai, to experience the fashion and design esthetics of the area. Immediately upon arriving Lundstrom was struck by the colour palette of the land and the attire of the people. "The lifestyle, the clothing, the architecture and the elegance I saw everywhere, left me thinking that Dubai would be a wonderful destination to share with others".

Titled 'Midnight at the Oasis, Daytime in Dubai', guests will join Linda and her husband Joel on a visit to the capital city of Abu Dabi, with a picnic at a desert oasis and visit to a Bedouin market. With a luxurious Dubai hotel as home base, Linda explains what to wear, "Bring your veils and sheer layers to be cool and covered and we will transport you into a different world".

'Parisian Adventures' costs $3,195 and in addition to time for 'le shopping', will include a visit to the renowned Premiere Vision fabric exposition where buyers from around the world explore the latest colours, fabrics and silhouettes. As well, a journey to the country-side to enjoy one of Linda's famous potluck picnics and plenty of opportunities to enjoy Paris's renowned fashion boutiques and historic locations.

'Midnight at the Oasis, Daytime in Dubai' costs $2,595. It includes a viewing of the magnificent Jumeira Mosque, a deluxe motor coach trip along the Arabian Sea to Abu Dhabi and guided tours of Dubai's stunning architecture which includes the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper.

Prices include return airfare, six nights accommodation, buffet breakfasts, deluxe motor coach transportation and guided city tours. Book through the Sarracini website at www.sarracini.com or call 1 800 465 3026. Visit www.lindalundstromworks.com for information on the designer.
About Linda: An artist, a pioneer, a fashion industry leader and a Canadian icon...Linda Lundström has many stories, which both inform and inspire. Recipient of three honorary doctorates, The Order of Ontario, and a multitude of awards ranging from entrepreneurship to business innovation - Lundström's accomplishments can also be found in the Canadian Encyclopedia.

She was born and raised in Cochenour, a remote gold mining town of 300 near Red Lake, in Northwestern Ontario. This may seem an unlikely beginning to the story of a fashion designer, who in her career has reached the pinnacle of success for her innovative approach to creating clothing for Authentic Women - with real lives, real bodies and real beauty. While building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Toronto, she was a leader in embracing CAD/CAM technologies and Lean Manufacturing processes necessary to compete internationally. The Toronto facility she designed to produce her designs is a model for innovative business concepts.

"My passion as a designer is to make women feel beautiful." Linda Lundström Works serves clients with a full spectrum of services from Design, Product Development and Fabric Sourcing, to Lean Concept workshops, inspiring teams to produce change. Linda is widely sought after as a Keynote Speaker who will interact with and inspire her audiences using her down-to-earth humour.

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