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Press Release: Dare to bare

Friday 24th August 2007

We have all experienced those awkward ‘not sure where to look’ moments whilst sunbathing on the beach when you realise that, despite your own fondness for preserving your modesty in public, others prefer a more even suntan.

Following the recent law preventing male tourists from walking around without their shirts in St Mark’s Square in Venice it would seem that the Italian authorities are equally concerned about the amount of flesh on show and will be deploying stewards to enforce the ban.

The Parisians also like to leave a little more to the imagination. Despite the hedonism of having an artificial beach lining the Seine each summer, those who attempt to wear g-strings, go bare chested or wear nothing at all risk a fine issued by City Hall.  Ooh la la!

However you may get more than you bargained for if you choose to spend time in Amsterdam. Those taking a morning stroll on June 3 2007 were greeted with the sight of dozens of naked woman posing astride their bicycles on a bridge. This time however it was all in the name of art, and was in fact a project by American photographer Spencer Tunick.

And it will come as no surprise to anyone that the good people of Berlin are not adverse to dressing only in their birthday suits in the public parks on a hot summers day. So next time you visit the German capital be prepared to shield your eyes, feign extreme interest in a book or better still invest in some dark, dark glasses.  Alternatively you could just grin and bare it…

Short breaks to Venice from just £409 per person for 2 nights 3* accommodation including breakfast and return train travel.
Short breaks to Paris from just £119 per person for 1 nights 3* accommodation including breakfast and return train travel.
Short breaks to Amsterdam from just £189 per person for 2 nights 4* accommodation including breakfast and return train travel.
Short breaks to Berlin from just £299 per person for 2 nights 4* deluxe accommodation including breakfast and return train travel.

For more information or to book your holiday visit: www.railbookers.com or call 0844 482 1010

Notes to Editor:

Prices per person, based on sharing a twin or double room. All prices subject to availability and correct at time of publication.

Venice price based on accommodation at the centrally located Antiche Figure Hotel for midweek arrivals from 18 November 2007 to 27 December 2007. Eurostar trains run from London, Ebbsfleet or Ashford to Paris Gare du Nord in approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. From Paris take the overnight train arriving the following morning in Venice. Day trains are also available (supplements may apply). For further dates and prices please see www.railbookers.com 

Paris price based on accommodation at the charming Eiffel Park Hotel for Sunday arrivals 21 to 31 October 2007. Eurostar trains run from London, Ebbsfleet or Ashford to Paris Gare du Nord in approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. For further dates and prices please see www.railbookers.com 

Amsterdam price based on accommodation at the attractive Gresham Memphis Hotel on arrivals before 31 August 2007 and between 01 November 2007 and 31 December 2007. Eurostar trains run from London, Ebbsfleet or Ashford to Brussels Gare du Midi in approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. Change trains at Brussels Gare du Midi and connect onto the hourly Benelux train for the 3 hour journey to Amsterdam. For further dates and prices please see www.railbookers.com 

Berlin price based on accommodation at the modern Park Inn Alexanderplatz Hotel on arrivals before 31 August 2007 and between 01 November 2007 and 29 December 2007. Eurostar trains run from London, Ebbsfleet or Ashford to Brussels Gare du Midi in approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. Change at Brussels Gare du Midi for a train through to Cologne. The journey time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. From Cologne take the ICE train to Berlin in approximately 4 hours 30 minutes. For further dates and prices please see www.railbookers.com 

London St Pancras

Eurostar trains will be running from London St Pancras from 14 November 2007.
Average journey times will be cut by between 23 - 25 minutes.

Additional Eurostar services will be running from Ebbsfleet (just off Junction 2 of the M25) from 19 November 2007.

Railbookers

Railbookers tailor-makes short breaks and holidays to Europe by Eurostar and train, including handpicked quality hotels with breakfast.

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