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Aachen Weekend 3 days
Located near the Dutch and Belgian borders, this historic German city offers culture, shopping and a genuine health spa in a pleasant woodland setting. The train journey from London Waterloo takes around 4 hours 30 minutes with one platform change at Brussels, some trains call at Ashford (not available after 13.11.07) 1 hour shorter journey with up to 5 departures daily. For an indulgent wellness break stay at the 5 star Hotel Quellenhof with a huge pool, Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath, health bar and an Asian style restroom or treat yourself to a massage in the beauty centre. This elegant 19th century mansion offers 185 rooms with specially designed furnishings and accessories. Experience the warm welcome of the Aachen Christmas market with the special atmosphere created by its 1200 year old cathedral, Town hall and old town. Surrounded by the glitter of the city’s Christmas decorations experience the scents of Gluhwein, aromatic candles and the Aachen Printen, locally produced gingerbread as well as festive music and arts and crafts products.		The modern centrally situated 3 star Hotel Mercure am Graben is a few minutes walk from the Christmas Market and the cathedral. Convenient for the station the independently owned 3 star Hotel Am Marshiertor offers a rich breakfast buffet to start the day. Spa Weekend Prices include rail travel and start from: Quellenhof Happy Weekend (5 Star) (start Friday or Saturday) Also includes 1 x 3 course meal at La Brasserie, welcome cocktail in the Elephant Bar and unlimited use of the Royal Spa. 2nd class £298 1st class £423 Ex Night £108 Quellenhof Wellness arrangement (5 Star) (not available Mondays) Also includes facial massage, aromatherapy and other treatments, 1 x 4 course meal at La Brasserie, unlimited use of Royal Spa. 2nd class £426 1st class £541 Ex Night £108

Departures Daily throughout the year (except 25 December), extra nights possible in Brussels and Aachen. Costs Prices are per person based on 2 travelling sharing a twin or double room at the Maschiertor or Mercure am Graben hotel, subject to availability and range between: 2nd Class return journey £161 – £289 1st Class return journey £276 – £423		What’s included • 2nd Class Rail travel including seat reservations and train supplements. • 1st Class Rail travel including seat reservations, train supplements and a meal on Eurostar London - Brussels - London. • 2 nights Am Marschiertor hotel near to railway station or Mercure am Graben in city centre as shown in description based on twin room occupancy (breakfast included). Information • Financial Protection see Terms & Conditions • Deposit £100 per person • Holiday Insurance see Terms & Conditions • Please read the Terms & Conditions