The short break expert

05 February 2007

Early Booking Offer

Yahsi - Bodrum Peninsula from £421pp: Book by 14 February

Turkish Places is offering a saving of up to £300 on the 3-bedroom Villa Yahsi, in Yahsi on the Bodrum Peninsula.

Valid for all departure dates (May – October), a 7-night holiday at this property now starts from £421 per person (saving £50 per person), based on 6 sharing. The price is based on self-catering and includes return flights from Gatwick, transfers and a welcome hamper.

With far reaching views towards Ortakent and set in an elevated sunny position on the hillside, Villa Yahsi is just two kilometres from Yahsi beach. This traditional stone villa stands in its own walled grounds, surrounded by fruit and olive trees and includes a private pool.

This offer is valid if booked by 14 February 2007.
Call Turkish Places on 0845 330 2076 or visit www.turkishplaces.co.uk

Three Nights for the Price of Two - updated 31st January 2007

CHAMPAGNE – REIMS from £68 per person
An enchanting city, perfect for a romantic short break
Great Escapes is offering three nights bed & breakfast for the price of two at the three-star
Holiday Inn Garden Court hotel in Reims, from £68 per person. This offer is based on two sharing and accommodation only, for travel period 01 February - 05 April 2007. As an added extra, Great Escapes is also including a free guidebook, bottle of Champagne and tour of a Champagne house with this offer.
Located in the heart of Reims’ historic centre and within walking distance of renowned wine cellars, this hotel offers comfortable accommodation and a panoramic rooftop restaurant with unrivalled views of one of France’s finest cathedrals.
To include travel with this offer, prices are available from £79 per person based on a car with four passengers and return Dover-Calais ferry or Eurotunnel, and from £101 per person for a car with two passengers. Extra night accommodation is available from £28 per person and a £14 per car each way supplement will apply for weekend travel by Eurotunnel.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

BRUGES – from £58 per person

A wonderfully preserved medieval city, renowned for its fine beers and exquisite chocolate
Great Escapes is offering three nights bed & breakfast for the price of two at the two-star Brugotel in Bruges, from £58 per person. This offer is based on two sharing and accommodation only, for travel period 01 - 31 March 2007.
The Brugotel is a modern family run hotel, within 20 minutes walk of the centre of Bruges. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, large garden plus a free car park.
To include travel with this offer, prices are available from £76 per person based on a car with four passengers and return Dover-Calais ferry or Eurotunnel, and from £95 per person for a car with two passengers. For return travel by Eurostar, prices cost from £124 per person based on two travelling. Extra night accommodation is available from £29 per person and a £14 per car each way supplement will apply for weekend travel by Eurotunnel.

As an added extra, for travel inclusive packages, Great Escapes is including a free guidebook, map and box of chocolates with this offer.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

HONFLEUR - from £69 per person
A picturesque port, rich in maritime heritage and famous for its first class seafood
Great Escapes is offering three nights bed & breakfast for the price of two at Le Romantica, a two-star family-run hotel. This offer is based on two sharing and accommodation only, for travel period 01 February – 31 March 2007.

Set in tranquil surroundings, just a short drive from Honfleur, Le Romantica’s rural location and excellent service, make it a firm favourite. The restaurant is renowned for its refined cuisine and the hotel’s facilities include a heated indoor pool as well as outdoor pool.

To include travel with this offer, prices are available from £87 per person based on a car with four passengers and return Dover-Calais ferry or Eurotunnel, and from £105 per person for a car with two passengers. Extra night accommodation is available from £34 per person and a £14 per car each way supplement will apply for weekend travel by Eurotunnel.

As an added extra, for travel inclusive packages, Great Escapes is including a free guidebook with this offer.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

FRENCH MANOR HOUSE - from £121 per person
Luxury Manor House Break with inventive regional cuisine

Great Escapes is offering three nights accommodation for the price of two at the four-star
Les Trois Mousquetaires. This fine 19th century manor house is renowned for its inventive regional cuisine and impressive grounds and is easily accessible, being just a short distance from Calais. This offer is based on two sharing and accommodation only, for travel period 01 February – 31 May 2007 and includes breakfast for two mornings, with third morning’s breakfast payable locally.

To include travel with this offer, prices are available from £138 per person based on a car with four passengers and return Dover-Calais ferry or Eurotunnel, and from £156 per person for a car with two passengers. Extra night accommodation is available from £60 per person. NB: A car supplement will apply for peak travel by Eurotunnel, costing from £14 - £35 each way.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

Valentine Offers

Bruges Valentine Themed Escape – from £190 per person

Bruges is a favourite short break choice for a number of reasons – it is quaint, full of charm and above all else, easy to get to (just over 3 hours from London by Eurostar).

This charming medieval Belgian city is characterised by gothic buildings, gabled houses, scenic canals and cobbled streets. For gallery enthusiasts the museums hold some of the finest collections of Flemish art and those who enjoy their food and drink will be in second heaven with the 350 types of beer and world-famous chocolates to sample. With most of the streets closed to traffic and the centre being relatively small, Bruges is ideal to explore on foot, by horse drawn carriage or by bicycle.

To tie in with February, the month of Valentines, Great Escapes is offering two nights at the
4* Hotel Heritage, located in the heart of the city and just a short walk from Markt Square, from £190 per person. This price is valid for travel until 28 February and is based on bed and breakfast and includes return travel by Eurotunnel or ferry to Calais (based on a car with two passengers). The same package is available with travel by Eurostar from £220 per person.

To theme this break, Great Escapes is including the following extras with the package: a romantic horse-drawn carriage trip through the city, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, an exclusive box of Godiva Royal Satin Or chocolates, a free guidebook and a teddy bear.
The hotel’s facilities include lounge with fireplace, fitness room, sauna and steam bath.
(Free Third Nights are available, with extra night prices from £50 per person)

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

Paris the Classic Favourite - from £168 per person

Paris is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most romantic cities, and Great Escapes is offering four nights at the 3* Hotel St Paul Rive Gauche, an attractive 17th century Residence located in the middle of the Latin Quarter from £168 per person. This price is based on bed and breakfast and includes complimentary breakfast for the free fourth night, two tickets for a river cruise, plus half a bottle of champagne to share. Return ferry or Eurotunnel travel to Calais (based on a car with two passengers) is also included in the price. The same package with travel by Eurostar is available from £201 per person.

NB: This offer is valid for a four night stay only, including 14 February and is not cumulative with any other offer.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

French Manor House - from £274 per person
With only a few days to spare to get away, relax and indulge, you cannot beat a Château or Manor House escape in Northern France. The impressive buildings, décor and grounds of some of these properties are breathtaking, offering excellent standards of comfort.
Many are also of historic interest and full of character, with exceptional cuisine and fantastic wines giving you a true flavour of traditional France. The added bonus is that situated just over the Channel, they are easily accessible for a short break.

Great Escapes is offering two nights, half board at the 4* Les Trois Mousquetaires from £274 per person (incorporating two four-course dinners; one with champagne, the other with a glass of champagne and ½ a bottle of wine) and including return travel by Eurotunnel or ferry to Calais (based on a car with two passengers).

Les Trois Mousquetaires is a fine 19th century manor house set in the grounds of a small park, only a short distance from Calais. Its restaurant is renowned for its inventive regional cuisine.
The offer is valid for travel until 28 February. Free Third Nights (breakfast & dinner payable locally), with extra night prices from £61 per person are also available.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

Secluded Retreat with Gastronomic Cuisine – from £203 per person
Enjoy a relaxing break with fine dining at the 3* Le Clos Deauville St Gatien, located inland between the picturesque old fishing port of Honfleur and the stylish seaside resort of Deauville. This charming and traditional Norman farmhouse is situated next to a forest, thus providing the perfect secluded retreat.

The hotel’s leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, sauna, tennis courts and fitness rooms.

Great Escapes is offering two nights half board accommodation at Le Clos Deauville St Gatien, with a gastronomic dinner on the Saturday night and free guide book, from £203 per person, including return travel by Eurotunnel or ferry to Calais (based on a car with two passengers). This offer is valid for arrivals on either 9 or 10 February.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

Released January 5th 2007

CHAMPAGNE – REIMS from £84 per person
Great Escapes is offering three nights for the price of two at the three-star Mercure Reims Cathedrale from £84 per person based on a car with four passengers and from £102 per person for a car with two passengers. Prices are based on bed and breakfast and include return travel by Eurotunnel or ferry to Calais. Great Escapes is also including a free guidebook, bottle of Champagne and tour of a Champagne house with this offer, which is valid for travel 5 January to 12 February 2007. Extra night prices are from £28 per person.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

LILLE – from £98 per person
Great Escapes is offering three nights for the price of two at the three-star Grand Hotel Bellevue from £98 per person based on a car with four passengers and from £116 per person for a car with two passengers. Prices are based on bed and breakfast and include return travel by Eurotunnel or ferry to Calais. For accommodation with return travel by Eurostar, prices are from £149 per person. Great Escapes is also including a free guidebook with this offer, which is valid for Friday arrivals between 5 January to 12 February 2007. Extra night prices are from £38 per person.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

BRUGES – WITH CHOCOLATES from £81 per person

Great Escapes is offering three nights for the price of two at the three-star Novotel Bruges Zuid from £81 per person, based on a car with four passengers and from £99 per person for a car with two passengers. Prices are based on bed and breakfast and include return travel by Eurotunnel or ferry to Calais. For accommodation with return travel by Eurostar, prices are from £132 per person. Great Escapes is also including a free guidebook, map and box of chocolates with this offer, which is valid for travel between 5 January to 12 February 2007. Extra night prices are from £31 per person.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk/travel

MANOR HOUSE BREAK – ARRAS from £85 per person
Great Escapes is offering three nights for the price of two at the three-star Hotel de L’Univers from £85 per person, based on a car with four passengers and from £103 per person for a car with two passengers. Set in a 16th century Jesuit monastery the Hotel de L’Univers is ideally located in the heart of the historic town of Arras on a quiet side street. Prices are based on bed and breakfast and include return travel by Eurotunnel or ferry to Calais. This offer is valid for Friday arrivals between 5 January to 12 February 2007. Breakfast is payable locally for the free 3rd night. Extra night prices are from £34 per person.

Call Great Escapes on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk

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