28 September 2009 - Great Escapes - Press Office

Short breaks specialist Great Escapes has some great deals on short breaks to France and Belgium to experience the Christmas Markets but is urging customers to book early as they are extremely popular.

Great Escapes is offering free nights at hotels in Lille and Brussels, two of the most popular cities to visit for their Christmas Markets. A two night break for the price of one is available at the 2* Hotel Lille Europe, a great value for money option in the main shopping district of the city within easy reach of the sights. This deal is available on breaks staying between 18th and 30th December with prices starting from just £51 per person including twin bed & breakfast accommodation and return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais (based on 4 in a car).

A three night break is also available for the price of two at the 2* Ibis Brussels Centre Gare du Midi, again ideally placed for the Eurostar terminal, the city centre and the Christmas Market. A three night break starts from £88 per person for arrivals any day from 18th December to 1st January and for Friday arrivals from 27th November to 17th December, including twin bed & breakfast accommodation and return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais (based on 4 in a car). 

The new Great Escapes 2009/10 brochure also features Christmas Markets in Reims, Bruges and Ypres and details of many more are provided online including Antwerp, Arras, Béthune, Boulogne, Calais, Ghent, Le Touquet, Leuven, Mechelen and Strasbourg. There is still availability at these destinations but it is expected to sell quickly, for prices call Great Escapes reservations team on 0845 330 2089 or visit www.greatescapes.co.uk

Great Escapes has been organising short breaks for 30 years and offers its customers financial protection through its AITO (Association of Independent Tour Operators) and ABTA (The Travel Association) membership.