SUMMER 2002

2 Night Discover London from $199

• 2 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice.
• Continental breakfast daily
• Entrance to the London Eye
• London Hop On Hop Off sightseeing tour
• Thames River Cruise with commentary from Embankment to The Tower of London
•  Unlimited travel pass in Central London for 3 days (zones 1-2) on subway and buses
• Welcome pack on arrival with maps, general information

 3 Night London Showstopper from $279

• 3 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice
•  Continental breakfast daily
•  One pre-booked theatre ticket of your choice including such hits as “The Lion King”, “Phantom of the Opera” and “The King & I”
•  Unlimited travel pass in Central London for 3 days (zones 1-2) on the subway and buses
•  Welcome pack on arrival with maps, general information and guide books

4 Night Historic London from $429

•  4 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice.
•  Continental breakfast daily
•  One Way Transfer from London Heathrow to hotel (Hotelink). Supplement. For alternative airports
•  Unlimited travel pass for 4 days in Central London (zones 1-2) on the subway and buses.
•  Thames River Cruise with commentary from Embankment to The Tower of London
•  Historic Royal 3 Palaces Pass which includes Tower of London and Kensington Palace
•  Entrance to Tower Bridge Experience
•  An evening of entertainment and eating at the Medieval Banquet
•  Welcome pack on arrival with maps, general information and guide books

 4 Night London Highlights from $499

• 4 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice.
• Continental breakfast daily
• One Way Transfer from London Heathrow to hotel (Hotelink).  Supplement applies for alternative airports
• Unlimited travel pass in London for 4 days (zones 1-2) on the subway and buses
• Thames River Cruise with commentary from the Embankment to The Tower of London
•  Day trip to Oxford, Stratford and Cotswolds
•  Pre booked theatre ticket from any of the London West End shows.
•  Hop on Hop off Sightseeing tour
•  Welcome pack containing maps, general information and guide books.

5 Night Family Saver from $449

• 5 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice.
• Continental breakfast daily
• One Way Transfer from London Heathrow to the hotel (Hotelink).  Arrival transfer from Gatwick also available - please see pricing insert for supplement.
• Unlimited travel pass for 4 days in Central London (zones 1-2) on the subway and buses
• Grand tour of London on the Hop On Hop Off service
• Entrance to the world famous Madame Tussaud’s waxworks
• Entrance to The London Planetarium
• Entrance to the Rock Circus
• Pass on the River Thames valid for unlimited travel for one day
• Entrance to London's biggest attraction - The LONDON EYE
• Welcome pack on arrival, containing maps, general information and guide books

7 Night London Pass from $599

• 7 nights accommodation in the hotel category of your choice.
• Continental breakfast daily
• Arrival transfer from Heathrow airport direct to your hotel (Hotelink).  Arrival transfer from Gatwick also available – please see pricing insert for supplement.
• Unlimited travel pass in Central London for 7 days (zone 1-2) on the subway and buses
• Grand tour of London on the Hop On Hop Off service
• Half day trip to Windsor & Runnymede
• One day London Pass allowing unlimited free entrance to over 50 attractions in London
• Thames River Cruise from The Embankment to The Tower of London
• Entrance to London's biggest attraction - The LONDON EYE
• Welcome pack on arrival containing maps, general information and guide books

RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS:
A non-refundable deposit of $50 per person is due at the time of booking. Package features may not be substituted, and no refunds will be made for unused package elements. Balance will be due within two weeks of confirmation. Cancellation received within 30 days of departure will be subject to a cancellation fee of $150 per person.

A special note concerning London Hotels: Until one gets up to the Superior First Class Category, it can be generally said that London hotel rooms are small – much smaller than most Americans are used. This is specially true of single rooms.

HOTEL CATEGORIES FOR SUMMER 2002 PACKAGES:

Tourist Class: Bayswater Inn, Central House, Kensington Court, Reem, Royal National, Sidney, Tavistock

Superior Tourist: Bedford, Hyde Hotel, Hyde Park Towers, Paddington Court, Paragon, Queens Park.

First Class: Darlington on Hyde Park, Holiday Inn Kensington South, Kensington House, Kensington Moathouse, London Bridge, Mostyn, Strand Place, St. Giles

Superior First Class: Crown Plaza St. James, Harrington Hall, Thistle Kensington Park, Thistle Trafalgar, Millennium Baileys, Mellennium Gloucester

Tourist Class Hotels:

The Bayswater Inn is perfectly located to enjoy London at its best. Close by, Queensway provides a large choice of ethnic and traditional restaurants and the well-known Whiteley's Shopping Centre. Communications are excellent with Bayswater and Queensway underground stations just a short walk from the hotel. The Bayswater Inn has 140 rooms on 5 floors

Central House Hotel: The rooms of this Georgian style building have recently been modernized and refurbished and is in an ideal location for those exploring all that the capital city has to offer. Buckingham Palace and St James’s Park are very close by. Tube: Victoria.

Kensington Court Hotel: Ideally situated between fashionable Kensington and Earl's Court, this purpose built friendly three star Hotel provides the perfect place to stay when in London on business or pleasure. The Kensington Court Hotel has 35 rooms on 4 floors.

The Reem Hotel is situated 5 minutes from Bayswater/Queensway tube station and Hyde Park, 10 minutes from Paddington. All 40 bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephones, hairdryer and TV. A modern hotel situated in a quiet location overlooking Kensington Gardens.

The Royal National Hotel is the largest hotel in Central London sleeping over 3,000 guests. All rooms are ensuite with Satellite TV, direct dial phones and tea/coffee making facilities. Covent Garden, Oxford Street, Theatreland and mainline stations are all close by. Russell Square Tube, direct to Heathrow, is adjacent and The Airbus stops in the hotel courtyard.

The Tavistock Hotel: This popular, friendly hotel overlooks Tavistock Square Gardens. Mainline stations, the tube direct to Heathrow and the airport bus stop are close by. Covent Garden, The British Museum and Oxford Street are all within walking distance. All 329 rooms are ensuite with satellite TVs, direct dial phones and radios. Tea/coffee making facilities are available on request.

Superior Tourist Class Hotels:

The Bedford Hotel  is close to The British Museum in the centre of London. Theatreland, shopping centres and Mainline railway stations are conveniently close and the area is well served by public transport as well as the Airport bus. The Bedford is a small friendly hotel ideal for both business and pleasure. All 184 rooms are en suite with satellite TV, direct dial telephones, radios, tea/coffee making facilities and trouser presses

Hyde Park Towers Hotel: Located in the heart of the capital, providing easy access to the West End and major tourist attractions, the Hyde Park Towers Hotel offers all the modern comforts and amenities including a restaurant and bar. Whiteleys shopping centre is in nearby Queensway. Close to Hyde Park and with 2 underground stations nearby (Queensway & Bayswater) makes it an accessible location. Refurbished June 2000.

The Paddington Court Hotel is set in a quiet location in the heart of London and is only a short walk from Paddington station, Lancaster gate and Hyde Park. The hotel is ideally located to explore London. The 157 smart and tastefully decorated bedrooms, a restaurant and a comfortable bar and lounge mean that after your busy day you can relax and unwind.

The Paragon Hotel. This comfortable modern 3 star hotel has 500 guest bedrooms all featuring private bath and shower, colour TV with in-house movies, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers, Nintendo and trouser press. The hotel has many facilities including two restaurants, bar and conference and banqueting facilities. The hotel is set in an excellent location with Earls Court and West Brompton underground station just minutes walk away!

The Queens Park Hotel: Situated in a peaceful, Victorian terrace, the Queen's Park Hotel is conveniently located for fast and easy access to the West End and the City. Queensborough Terrace is just off the Bayswater Road, a short walk from Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Queensway Tube Station is just a few minutes walk. There are 86 comfortable bedrooms at the Queen's Park Hotel, and each has it's own private bathroom, direct dial telephone, remote control colour television (with satellite channels) radio, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and trouser press.

First Class Hotels:

Darlington on Hyde Park: Situated in Sussex Gardens, the traditional and elegant facade of this Town House Hotel encompasses a professional yet friendly atmosphere. Renovated in December 1996, this hotel was formerly four Victorian terraced houses and is now a Grande II listed building offering hospitality and comfort for both the business and leisure traveller. Five minutes from Paddington Station and Hyde Park.

The Holiday Inn London-Kensington South is a modern hotel offering every comfort expected from a four-star property, in addition to friendly and efficient staff. With 27 floors, it is the tallest hotel in the UK. The Holiday Inn London-Kensington South on Cromwell Road is located in one of the capital's prime positions within the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. As the tallest hotel in the UK, many of the hotel's rooms have stunning panoramic views.

Kensington House: This contemporary town house, situated just off Kensington High Street, offers the perfect base from which to explore the many boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and museums that are renowned the world over. The Kensington House Hotel offers an informal, yet highly professional service and provides an atmosphere that engenders relaxation and calm.

Kensington Moat House: Situated close to famous Knightsbridge and the West End, this well located Victorian hotel provides comfortable base for those doing business in the capital.  There is the opportunity to relax in fully equipped body club or enjoy in the hotel's own wine bar and pub. In the heart of Kensington, this 96 room Victorian hotel is furnished is in a great location near shopping at Fulham Palace and Brompton Roads.. Closest tube stop, South Kensington.

London Bridge:  is directly opposite London Bridge Station. The hotel is close to major tourist attractions including Shakespeare's Globe, HMS Belfast, the London Dungeons and the Tower of London. All bedrooms are air conditioned with satellite TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, trouser press, minibar and some rooms have disabled facilities.

Mostyn: Enjoying a quiet setting, yet only a minute's walk to Oxford Street, the Mostyn Hotel places you close to the commercial centres of the West End as well as London's Theatreland and nightlife. The new Bistro 'Bistrot' serves good quality French food. Marble Arch Tube station very close by.

The Strand Palace Hotel lies in the heart of Theatreland adjacent to Covent Garden and just a short walk from Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Whitehall, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. Facilities include 3 restaurants, 2 café and 4 bars.

The St Giles Hotel is located in the heart of Theatreland, close to Covent Garden and yards from Oxford Street. The hotel has a choice of restaurants, a bar and free access to the large swimming pool beneath (but not part of) the hotel.

Superior First Class:

Crowne Plaza London St James Hotel & Suites is steeped in history, built in 1897 when it provided exclusive services for visiting aristocrats and nobles. Today, the beautifully renovated Victorian-Edwardian building houses elegantly styled bedrooms and luxury apartments for both business and leisure travellers alike.

 Crowne Plaza London St James Hotel & Suites is only a short walk from many of London's most famous landmarks. Watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, enjoy the wonderful art collections at the Tate Gallery and the National Gallery, visit the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, or go for a stroll in beautiful St James's Park. Victoria Station and St James's Park tube station are conveniently located nearby, allowing easy access to the airports

Harrington Hall: A hotel of elegance located in the heart of London. One of the few remaining privately owned hotels. This luxury 200 bedroom, fully air conditioned property is situated in the exclusive Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, within easy reach of Knightsbridge. Behind the splendour of the original period facade, Harrington Hall is a new hotel providing every modern convenience in a beautifully designed, classical setting.

Thistle Kensington Park: Peacefully situated in De Vere Gardens, just of Kensington High Street, this elegant hotel offers guests a blend of style and comfort.  The hotel is also ideally located for visits to Earl's Court, Olympia and the Royal Albert Hall. Close to Hyde Park, the stylish shops of Knightsbridge and Kensington, the exhibition halls at Earls Court and Olympia and the Albert Hall concert venue, the 353-bedroom air conditioned hotel combines a tranquil but central location with comprehensive hotel facilities.

Thistle Trafalgar: A modern hotel set in a superb and quiet location, in the cultural and geographical heart of London. This 116-bedroom hotel, including 80 air conditioned rooms, boasts the Savoria Brasserie and the Battle of Trafalgar pub. An excellent choice, whatever the purpose of your visit to London, with Leicester Square, the National Gallery, Covent Garden and Theatreland on the doorstep, and shopping in Regent Street and Oxford Street nearby.