HUNT DOWN SOME EGG-CELLENT SAVINGS THIS EASTER

This year the Easter bunny has arrived early at Expedia.co.uk and is offering some egg-tra special deals. With discounts up to 30% on a wide variety of popular destinations, now is a great time to book that long weekend break in Europe or that family trip to Disneyland.

 

According to the number of bookings on Expedia.co.uk, traditional Easter favourites continue to be popular this year. With its famous Fifth Avenue parade, New York tops the list closely followed by London where travellers can enjoy the Harrods chocolate rooms and Easter egg hunt. For those that fancy something a little different, the bright lights of Las Vegas offer world renowned entertainment and shopping. For a traditional Easter, travellers can head to Rome for the Pope's Easter message, while Paris provides fun for all the family at Disneyland Paris. With lots of celebrations going on around the world, there are some great offers to choose from on Expedia.co.uk.

 

"Easter is just around the corner, but there is still availability on a wide range of destinations on Expedia. Whether it's a city break or a family holiday, these great savings make getting away a little easier, whatever your budget," says Jonathan Cudworth, director of product management

 

As an additional gift Expedia is also offering £100 coupon off future bookings of £500 plus in value on package holidays booked before 31^st March*.

 

Easter Getaways

 

London for £273 per person - includes a 20% hotel saving, 1,000 Nectar Points and a 3.8/5 customer rating

Three nights room only at the four-star Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is from £273 per person, based on two sharing a standard double room and checking in on 26^th March 2010. This hotel is 2 blocks from Kensington High Street shops and half a mile from Harrods, Royal Albert Hall, and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Chocolate lovers can celebrate in indulgent style in the Harrods Chocolate Room and Chocolate factory where you can personalise your Easter eggs. For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0871 226 0808.

 

Las Vegas for £718 per person - includes a 33% hotel saving, 1,000 Nectar Points and a 4.6/5 customer rating

Five nights room only at the five-star Wynn Las Vegas is from £718 per person, based on two sharing a king room. This includes return flights with United from London Heathrow to Las Vegas, departing 31^st March 2010. Rising dramatically at the north end of the Strip, this hotel with its own Tom Fazio-designed golf course offers the height of luxury across from the Fashion Show Mall. For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0871 226 0808.

 

Rome for £598 per person - includes a 30% hotel saving and 1,000 Nectar Points

Four nights room only at the five-star Aleph A Boscolo Luxury Hotel is from £598 per person, based on two sharing a superior room. This includes return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow to Rome, departing 1^st April 2010. This chic hotel in central Rome is 500 metres from the Spanish Steps and the Villa Borghese, and occupies a Renaissance building with ultra-modern interior. Be part of a Papal Audience with Pope Benedict XVI, as His Holiness welcome pilgrims, impart his blessings, and leads the prayers from £30 per person. For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0871 226 0808.

 

New York for £683 per person - includes 1.000 Nectar Points and a 4.3/5 customer rating

Four nights room only at the four-star The New Yorker Hotel is from £683 per person, based on two sharing a queen room. This includes return flights with KLM from London Heathrow to JFK, departing 1^st April 2010. Rising 42 stories across from Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, this hotel is 1 block from Macy's, 3 blocks from the Javits Convention Center, and 4 blocks from the Empire State Building. Enjoy the world famous parade along Fifth Avenue and the Eggstravaganza in Central Park over the Easter weekend. For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0871 226 0808.

 

Disneyland Paris for £219 per person - includes 1,000 Nectar Points and 4.3/5 customer rating

Five nights bed and breakfast at the four-star Dream Castle Hotel at Disneyland Paris is from £219 per person, based on a family of four sharing a family room. This includes a return journey on Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Nord, departing 1^st April 2010. A complimentary 10-minute shuttle ride connects this Magny-le-Hongre hotel to Disneyland Paris and Marne-la-Vallée station, which has direct trains to central Paris. The hotel also includes a playground, an indoor swimming pool and a hot tub for parents to relax in. For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0871 226 0808.

 

Barcelona for £393 per person - includes a 10% hotel saving, 1,000 Nectar Points and a 4.6/5 customer rating

Four nights room only at the four-star Gran Hotel Terre Catalunya is from £393 per person, based on two sharing a standard double room. This includes return flights with easyJet from London Stansted to Barcelona, departing 2^nd April 2010. Located beside Barcelona's Sants station just off Plaça Espanya and less than one kilometre from the Montjuic district, this hotel offers sweeping views of the city. During Easter Holy Week, free processions and concerts are held in the streets of Barcelona. For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0871 226 0808.

 

Orlando for £630 per person - includes 1,000 Nectar Points and a 4.4/5 customer rating

Four nights room only at the four-star Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club is from £630 per person, based on a family of four sharing a 1 bedroom villa. This includes free breakfast for 2 daily and return flights with United from London Heathrow to Orlando, via Toronto, departing 31^st March 2010. Set on 600 lushly landscaped acres this hotel is within 3 miles of Walt Disney World® Resort and 6 miles from Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Downtown Disney® area. For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0871 226 0808

 

For further information on all Expedia's deals,

visit www.expedia.co.uk

Prices correct at time of issue

*Redemption dates - voucher can be redeemed up to and including 31^st December 2010 for travel period up to and including 31^st March 2011

 

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