Press Digest 20th February 2007

A SWISS TREAT FOR MOTHER’S DAY
LUCERNE CITY-BREAK

We should all spoil our Mums at least once a year and Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity! Make it extra special this year by booking a 4-night Lucerne city break with Lakes & Mountains Holidays, departing London Heathrow 15th March 2007.

Lucerne has the virtue of stunning lakeside and mountain scenery on its doorstep. The picturesque ‘old town’ features 15th century buildings with beautifully frescoed facades, medieval towers, a 17th century Renaissance town hall and one of the city’s most famous landmarks, the Kappelbrűcke (Chapel Bridge), the oldest wooden road bridge in Europe, dating from the 14th century. For a bird’s eye view, take a short bus ride to the Alpnachstad for a leisurely ascent of Mount Pilatus (6,995ft) by panoramic gondola. Art lovers should visit the Picasso Museum, home to a small but choice selection of his works, plus a unique collection of photographs of Picasso by renowned photographer David Douglas Duncan. The Art Deco Hotel Montana offers superb views of Lake Lucerne from its lofty setting above the city, yet is still only steps away from the old quarter. The hotel even has its very own funicular lift allowing covered access to street level.

The short break costs £599 p/p including scheduled flights, rail transfers and 4-nights accommodation with breakfast at the 4* Hotel Montana.