ENJOY A BARGAIN AUTUMN BREAK WITH HOVERSPEED HOLIDAYS

16 August 2004

Hoverspeed Holidays is offering a selection of great value short breaks for those wishing to get away this autumn.

The two-star Hotel De La Plage, Dieppe, has a prime seafront location and is a short walk from the centre of this pretty, ancient town. Enjoy two-nights B&B, including return Channel car crossing from Dover to Calais, from just 73 per person (three nights from 96).

For a great value seven-night break, check out the two-star Les Frangins Hotel, St Omer, a family-run hotel in the heart of this historic town within walking distance of 7th Century monasteries, cathedrals and monuments. Seven nights B&B, including return Channel car crossing from Dover to Calais, costs from just 181 per person.

In Arras, an historic town rich in 17th and 18th Century Flemish architecture, you can stay at the three-star Mercure Arras Hotel from just 57 per person, per night on a bed and breakfast basis.

Other fantastic one-night B&B deals from Hoverspeed Holidays include:

Calais Two-star Cottage Hotel from 47 per person; four-star Holiday Inn Coquelles from 66 per person.

Lille One of the largest and oldest cities in France where you can explore the quaint antique shops, booksellers and flower shops in the old city centre, all of which are housed in beautiful pink brick and white stone buildings and are surrounded by courtyards, vaulted cellars and terrace cafes. Two-star IBIS Lille Opera from 53pp; four-star Golden Tulip Alliance from 73pp.

Le Touquet Just 20 miles south of Boulogne and known as the Paris Plage, Le Touquet has a glorious 12km golden beach, plenty of smart boutiques and numerous great restaurants, bars and bistros. Three-star Windsor Hotel from 54pp; four-star Mercure Grand Hotel from 62pp.

Deauville Live the lifestyle of the rich and famous strolling through the sophisticated town centre, which has a number of fashion houses and specialist boutiques. Deauville is also famous for its horse racing or you could try your luck at the magnificent casino. Three-star Libertel Yacht Club Hotel from 61pp; four-star De Luxe Royal Barrier Hotel from 128pp.

St Omer Stay at the four-star Chateau Tilques from 111pp (also includes three-course gastronomic evening meal).

Paris A break at the three-star Holiday Inn Versailles Hotel costs from 60pp; three-star Chateau de Montvillargenne from 110pp.

With a combined fleet of three Seacats, Hoverspeed provides up to 15 return sailings a day between Dover and Calais, with a crossing time of just one hour. The seasonal Newhaven-Dieppe service operates up to three return sailings daily with a crossing time by Superseacat of approximately two hours.

For details of Hoverspeed services contact Hoverspeed on 08705 240 241 or visit hoverspeed.com. For further holiday destinations and more information, visit www.hoverspeedholidays.com or call 0870 460 72 72.

Notes: All holiday prices quoted are based on a car plus four adults sharing two twin/double rooms. One-night B&B prices include en suite accommodation plus return Channel car crossing from Dover-Calais.

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