Press Release: Sartorial Cities
Wednesday 8th August 2007
As all fashionistas will know, Paris Fashion Week is coming up (Sept 30 – Oct 8 2007). So as last minute alterations are made to Haute Couture creations and the beautiful people flock to France’s capital, Railbookers invites you to visit other destinations with a sense of style.
Visit Milan with Railbookers and explore this world renowned fashion centre. Walk along exclusive Via Bonaparte Montenapoleone and peruse the exquisite craftsmanship of great designers such as Versace, Gucci and Prada. After a hard days shopping why not relax with a coffee on the Piazza Duomo whilst you watch the chic Milanese parade by. Stay at the 4* Hilton Milan from just £349 for 2 nights including breakfast and return train travel. Alternatively you could stay at the 5* luxury Bulgari Hotel, owned by the famous Bulgari jewellery brand, from £799 for 2 nights, including breakfast and return train travel.
As everybody knows, accessories make an outfit. Why not add a bit of sparkle to your ensemble and take a trip to Antwerp, the centre of the European Diamond Trade. With over 1500 diamond companies and 4 diamond exchanges you will be spoilt for choice in this chic city. For further inspiration spend a few hours at MoMu Fashion Museum with its display of fashion and textiles from the last 5 centuries. Stay at the 4* modern Astrid Park Plaza Hotel from £189 per person for 3 nights, with the 3rd night free, including breakfast and return train travel.
Alternatively, why not experience La Dolce Vita and take a trip to Rome with Railbookers. A stroll down the Via Condotti will reveal a wealth of designer boutiques in which to top up your wardrobe. With so much to see and do it Italy’s historical capital you may need more than one new purchase to see you from morning to evening. Stay at the colourful Hotel Art by the Spanish Steps close to the Via Condotti and you won’t have far to go to drop off your shopping bags. Prices from £579 for 2 nights accommodation including breakfast and return train travel.
With no luggage restrictions on the trains you can feel safe in the knowledge that your expensive purchases will travel with you!!
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.
Milan prices quoted for the Hilton Milan valid for arrivals before 31 August 2007 and for weekends between 1 September and 31 October 2007. Eurostar trains run from London or Ashford to Paris Gare du Nord in approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. Three trains operate between Paris Gare de Lyon and Milan each day with a journey time of 7 hours, there is also the option of taking the overnight train with a journey time of 10 hours 40 minutes.
Price quoted for the Bulgari Hotel valid for arrivals before 30 December 2007. Eurostar trains run from London or Ashford to Paris Gare du Nord in approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. Three trains operate between Paris Gare de Lyon and Milan each day with a journey time of 7 hours, there is also the option of taking the overnight train with a journey time of 10 hours 40 minutes.
Antwerp price quoted for the Astrid Park Plaza Hotel valid for Friday arrivals before 29 December 2007. Eurostar trains run from London or Ashford to Brussels Gare du Midi in approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. Change trains at Brussels Gare du Midi for connecting train to Antwerp Central Station. There are at least 2 trains per hour. The journey time is 45 minutes.
Rome price quoted for the Hotel Art valid for arrivals before 31 August 2007 and for weekends between 16 November and 27 December 2007. Eurostar trains run from London or Ashford to Paris Gare du Nord in approximately 2 hours 40 minutes. The overnight train from Paris to Rome takes 15 hours.
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
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