New city-break website hands power to the people

Fans of the short city-getaway can ‘leap’ into the New Year with much needed extra pounds in their pockets thanks to Discount Cities – a new way to book a break online.

Launched on 1st January 2009, discount-london.com, discount-edinburgh.co.uk, discount-amsterdam.com and discount-paris.com will bring holidaymakers cheaper ways to explore some of the most popular cities in the world.

The discount city websites are the brainchild of one of the UK’s leading travel and leisure product suppliers - Hospitality Line is to launch a brand new way to book fun filled trips around the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

L is for London
discount-london.com will feature top London entertainment & sightseeing at discount prices. All the top tourist attractions in London will be offered at considerable savings including The London Eye, Madame Tussauds, Tower of London, London Dungeons and Historic Royal Palaces as well as the unique ‘London Bundles’ with the first time visitor in mind.

There will be special offers on river cruises, theatre shows, London tours, hotels and dining deals at some of the capital’s most exciting restaurants. There will also be themed ideas pages to inspire you for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Halloween.

Example Package:
The ‘Illuminating London’ package combines a 40-minute trip on the London Eye River Cruise Experience, a flight on the world famous London Eye, a three-course meal at one of London's top restaurants followed by a private transfer to your hotel for just £67 per adult and £60 per child.

E is for Edinburgh
discount-edinburgh.com will have great offers on Edinburgh hotels, open-top bus sightseeing tours, Edinburgh Castle, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and attractions throughout Scotland. The website will have discount prices for single attractions, plus a great selection of one, two, three, four and five day tours.

Example Package:
The ‘Haunted Underground Experience Walking Tour’ takes participants into the 18th century Blair St Vaults beneath Edinburgh’s South Bridge, where extensive scientific research undertaken by The Edinburgh Ghost Project 2001 found abnormally high levels of paranormal activity in the vaults. The tour costs just £8 for adults and £5 for children.

A is for Amsterdam
discount-amsterdam.com will help holidaymakers make the most of a visit to Amsterdam and help keep some extra change in their pockets. There will be discounted prices on Amsterdam’s must-see tours, canal cruises and attractions including the Amsterdam Dungeons, the Van Gogh Museum, the House of Bols and Boom Chicago theatre.

Example Package
The ‘Amsterdam Jazz Canal Cruise’ will see passengers meander through the city’s waterways while being entertained by the ‘Canals and All That-Jazz’ band. During the cruise there will be unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks. Adult tickets cost just £32 per person.

P is for Paris
discount-paris.com aims to be the number one choice for cheaper ways to get to and explore the French capital. There will be discounted deals on Eurostar packages to Paris and all things Parisian, including sightseeing tours of the city, Moulin Rouge themed entertainment, glamorous show packages, EuroDisney offers, cruises on the Seine and French wine tasting sessions.

Example Package:
Save up to 25% on a Eurostar Day Trip to Paris and a Seine River Cruise. Visit Paris for the day for as little as £74.00 per person and enjoy one of the many attraction add-ons that Discount Paris has to offer, including a further 25% of Parc Astérix entrance tickets a family-friendly mix of special-effects-packed shows and wild rides. Adult and child tickets normally cost £28 and £22 respectively, but with Discount Paris the price is from £20 for adults and £15 for children.