11 May 2009 - Great Escapes - Press Office

Short break tour operator Great Escapes is offering a number of free night deals to cities in France and Belgium this summer with prices for travel and two nights’ accommodation starting from as little as £54 per person.

The summer is a great time to travel to European cities as they are much quieter with their citizens departing for their own holidays. There are also many cultural events happening during the summer adding to the atmosphere and providing even greater reason to travel. In Paris during July and August, two miles of the banks of the River Seine are transformed into an urban beach. Great Escapes is offering 3 nights for the price of 2 at the 2* Hotel Ambassade with prices starting from £130pp including return P&O ferry crossing from Dover to Calais (car +4) between 17th July and 23rd August. 

The Belgian city of Antwerp is another favourite destination during the summer. Not only is there a beach on the River Scheldt lined with cool cafes and bars, there is a two-month festival renowned for its laid-back atmosphere with music, open-air films, theatre and circus performances. A 3 for 2 deal is available at the 2* Tourist Hotel in the city with prices starting from £83pp including return P&O ferry crossing from Dover to Calais (car +4) traveling from 1st July to 31st August. 

Free night deals are also available through Great Escapes to Lille, where 2 nights are on offer for the price of 1 at 2* Lille Europe hotel with prices starting from £54 between 10th July and 23rd August. In Brussels 3 nights for the price of 2 at 2* Ibis Brussels Midi start from £94 from 3rd July to 30th August. Prices include return P&O ferry crossing from Dover to Calais (car +4). Please call the Great Escapes Reservations Dept on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk