Jet2CityBreaks blows away the big smoke this Christmas
Festive fanatics throughout Leeds are being urged to head overseas for their shopping sprees this season, as Jet2CityBreaks makes European city stays a cheaper alternative to those in London.
When comparing packages on weekends away this winter, getaways with Jet2CityBreaks from Leeds to Amsterdam, Paris, Dusseldorf and Cologne often proved cheaper than the London alternatives via train.
Thanks to the airline’s commitment to friendly low fares, and its current discount of £120pp, savings of up to £168pp could be made on a single trip when comparing the same board basis and closest travel times. Shorter journeys were also highlighted on many occasions, with a number of flights reaching the continent before the train was able to pull into Kings Cross station.
Offering seasonal settings, fashion-filled stores and a plethora of delicious dining spots, Europe’s cities are the perfect backdrop for a Christmas shopping break. Many of the world’s most mystical Christmas markets are also housed within the cultural capitals giving travellers even more opportunities to explore.
The selection of savvy shopping breaks savings includes:
Cologne vs. London on 20th November 2015
Jet2CityBreaks package: Cologne City, 3 star Holiday Inn Express Cologne Muelheim, 3 nights Bed and Breakfast departing from Leeds Bradford on 20th November 2015.
Price: £175 per person based on 2 sharing, including 10kg carry-on bag, excluding transfers.
London comparison: Cost of a return train to London Kings Cross from Leeds plus the average cost of three nights in a 3 star hotel, Bed and Breakfast, in Central London from 20th November 2015.
Price: £343 per person based on two sharing
Saving: £168 per person/£336 per couple
Amsterdam vs. London on 27th November 2015
Jet2CityBreaks package: Amsterdam City, 3 star Amstel Botel, 3 nights Bed and Breakfast departing from Leeds Bradford Airport on 27th November 2015.
Price: £189 per person based on 2 sharing, including 22kg hold baggage and 10kg carry-on bag, excluding transfers.
London comparison: Cost of a return train to London Kings Cross from Leeds plus the average cost of three nights in a 3 star hotel, B&B, in Central London from 27th November 2015.
Price: £270.83 per person based on two people sharing.
Saving: 81.83 per person /£163.66 per couple
Amsterdam vs. London on 11th December 2015
Jet2CityBreaks package: Amsterdam City, 3 star Amstel Botel, 3 nights Bed and Breakfast departing from Leeds Bradford Airport on 11th December 2015.
Price: £159 per person based on 2 sharing, including 22kg hold baggage and 10kg carry-on bag, excluding transfers.
London comparison: Cost of a return train to London Kings Cross from Leeds plus the average cost of three nights in a 3 star hotel, Bed and Breakfast, in Central London from 11th December 2015.
Price: £226 per person based on two sharing
Saving: £67 per person/£134 per couple
Dusseldorf vs. London on 11th December 2015
Jet2CityBreaks package: Dusseldorf City, 4 star Park Inn By Radisson Dusseldorf Sud, 3 nights Bed and Breakfast departing from Leeds Bradford on 11th December 2015.
Price: £185 per person based on 2 sharing, including 10kg carry-on bag, excluding transfers.
London comparison: Cost of a return train to London Kings Cross from Leeds and the average cost of three nights in a 4 star hotel, Bed and Breakfast, in Central London from 11th December 2015.
Price: £278 per person based on two sharing
Saving: £93 per person/£186 per couple
Paris vs. London on 20th November 2015
Jet2CityBreaks package: Paris City, 3 star Appart City Saint Maurice , 3 nights Bed and Breakfast departing from Leeds Bradford on 20th November 2015.
Price: £206 per person based on 2 sharing, including 10kg carry-on bag, excluding transfers.
London comparison: Cost of a return train to London Kings Cross from Leeds plus the average cost of three nights in a 3 star hotel, Bed and Breakfast, in Central London from 20th November 2015.
Price: £306.90 per person based on two sharing
Saving: £100.90 per person /£210.80 per couple
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Christmas shopping breaks are a great way to get into the festive spirit and Europe boasts some of best seasonal settings on offer. People all too often miss out on the fantastic travel opportunities available on their doorsteps as they assume it would be too expensive or difficult to arrange. But, as our latest selection of packages show, this simply isn’t the case. When compared to London shopping trips, there are massive savings to be made by heading to Europe. We can only hope to see Leeds travellers making the most of our fantastic packages and we urge everyone to book ahead to avoid disappointment.”
For a great value ATOL protected city break, secured for only £60 deposit, visit jet2citybreaks.com.