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RETRO REVIVAL - HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS BACK IN FASHION THANKS TO PAN AM

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RETRO REVIVAL - HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS BACK IN FASHION THANKS TO PAN AM

LONDON, 16th November 2011: With Pan Am hitting our screens tonight, Expedia.co.uk, the UK’s leading travel booking site, has been inspired to take a look back at the most innovative airline of the 1960’s- an airline that made holiday hotspots ‘hot’ and is back in fashion again today.

The new BBC2 series, based on the iconic international airline, jets viewers back to the dawning of an extremely exciting and glamorous era of travel. Everybody who was anybody flew Pan Am, including the likes of Sophia Lauren, Marilyn Monroe, The Beatles, Elizabeth Taylor and Sean Connery.

Following in the celebrities’ footsteps, Rio de Janeiro, Monte Carlo, Paris and Rome are just some of the cities the crew fly to on the new hit show. Back in the sixties, these cities were full of optimism, opulence and old fashioned glamour– places to ‘be seen’ that are still global hotspots of sophistication today.

Take a step back in time with Expedia.co.uk’s guide to the cities that have withstood the test of time, destinations that were swinging for the Pan Am crew and are still chic today, whatever your budget.

Rio de Janeiro

The energy of Rio has always centred on its superb stretches of sand and sparkling shoreline. With its Bossa Nova beats and world-famous carnival, Rio has always been a playground for the fabulous and young at heart. Expedia.co.uk has something for every taste and budget- to help experience vintage-Rio like a local, destination experts at Expedia.co.uk have compiled the following top tips:

  1. To release your inner Bardot, take the Buzios excursion. Put on the map by Brigitte, this former fishing village is now a charming town that’s home to cobblestone streets, art galleries and restaurants. For bookings visit www.expedia.co.uk
  2. To eat where the city’s unofficial theme tune was penned, have a  steak at the ‘Garota de Ipanema’
  3. To relax after a ‘hard’ day at the beach, book a massage at the Copacabana Palace Hotel spa. For bookings and reservations visit www.expedia.co.uk
  4. To shop ‘til you drop, take a wander around the boutiques of Ipanema
  5. To watch the sun go down, join the beautiful crowd at Post 9 on Ipanema beach

For true vintage glamour

Copacabana from £1,492 per person – includes 1000 Nectar points and a 4.1/5 customer rating

Seven nights room only at the five-star Copacabana Palace Hotel is from £1,492 per person, based on two sharing a standard room on 16th January 2012. This includes return flights with Tap Portugal from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro. Located in the Copacabana neighbourhood this hotel is a short walk from Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica.For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.ukor call 0330 123 1235.

 

For those who love sand and surf

Ipanema from £1,250 per person– includes 1000 Nectar points and a 4.1/5 customer rating

Seven nights bed and breakfast at the four-star Mar Ipanema Hotel is from £1,250 per person, based on two sharing a standard room. This includes return flights with Tap Portugal from London Heathrow to Rio de Janeiro on 14th December 2011. Located in the Ipanema neighbourhood this hotel is a short walk from Ipanema Beach, H. Stern Museum and the Platforma Theatre.For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.ukor call 0330 123 1235.

 

Monte Carlo

Playboys and the rich and famous have always flocked to this tiny town for its glitzy casinos and grand Riviera setting, but it still has a lot to offer for those on a more modest budget. Expedia.co.uk has a range of accommodation and activity options to suit all. Destination experts at Expedia have the following top tips to uncover the glamorous Monte Carlo of the Pan Am days:

  1. To discover the French Riviera the stylish way hire a personalised chauffeur driven sightseeing tour. For reservations visit www.expedia.co.uk
  2. To follow in the footsteps of James Bond himself, try your luck in the famous casino
  3. To join the icons of the sports world, visit during the annual Monaco Grand Prix
  4. To perfect your poker face, take tips from the pros at the European poker tour
  5. To make yourself green with envy admire the super yachts in the harbour

For vintage glamour

Monte Carlo from £1,218 per person – includes 1000 Nectar points and a 13% hotel saving

Seven nights room only at the five-star Hotel Metropole is from £1,218 per person, based on two sharing a superior room on 5th March 2012. This includes return flights with easyJet from London Stansted to Nice. Located in the heart of the Monte Carlo, this hotel is a short walk from Place du Casino, Salle Garnier and Monaco Harbour.For reservations, visitwww.expedia.co.ukor call 0330 123 1235.

 

If this falls outside of budget, Expedia.co.uk has a range of alternative options including:

Monte Carlo from £622 per person - includes 1000 Nectar points and a 4.2/5 customer ratingSeven nights room only at the three-star Columbus Monte-Carlo is from £622 per person, based on two sharing a superior room on 5th March 2012. This includes return flights with easyJet from London Stansted to Nice. Facing the Mediterranean Sea, this hotel is a short walk from Jardin Exotique, Saint Nicholas Cathedral and Monaco Harbour.For reservations, visitwww.expedia.co.ukor call 0330 123 1235.

 

 

Paris

Paris was as chic back in the sixties as it is today. A hub for the fashionable and discerning, the world’s style capital still epitomises class today. Expedia.co.uk has a huge range of accommodation and activity options in the world’s most romantic city. To experience the decadent side of Paris, destination experts for Expedia.co.uk have compiled the following top tips:

  1. To dine with incredible views, book the Eiffel Tower’s Restaurant 58. For reservations visit www.expedia.co.uk
  2. La Coupole, the largest brasserie in Paris, is one of the best places to go to discover the traditional French cuisine
  3. J'Go restaurant provides excellent food at a reasonable price and is located in the Saint Germain market- one of the best place to stay in Paris
  4. Visit old Parisian café La Palette to mingle with the creative set. Artists and painters book tables for themselves everyday here, as it has one of the best terraces in the heart of Odeon and Saint Germain
  5. To watch beautiful dancers perform in an electrifying showcase, visit the internationally acclaimed ‘Crazy Horse’. For reservations visit www.expedia.co.uk
  6. To delve into the pomp and splendour of France's royal history visit the Palace of Versailles. For activity bookings visit www.expedia.co.uk
  7. To follow in the steps of Robert Langdon, the principal character of Dan Brown's bestsellerThe Da Vinci Code, discover the Louvre Museum with a different perspective on the Da Vinci code tour. For bookings and reservations visit www.expedia.co.uk
  8. For a slice of civilized Paris stroll around St Sulpipce and the Luxumbourg, visit the quarter south of St-Germain-des-Prés, between Odéon and Luxembourg for historic buildings, fashion boutiques, patisseries and antiquarian bookshops

For the ultimate in old luxury

Paris from £2,320 per person - includes 1000 Nectar points and a 10% hotel saving

Seven nights room only at the five-star Ritz Paris is from £2,320 per person, based on two sharing a superior room on 5th March 2012. This includes return flights with easyJet from London Luton to Paris. Located in the heart of the city, this hotel is a short walk from Place Vendome, Paris Oper and Jardin des Tuileries.For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.ukor call 0330 123 1235.

 

For a bargain break in the city of chic

Paris from £562 per person - includes 1000 Nectar points, a 25% hotel saving and 4.4/5 customer rating

Seven nights room only at the three-star Select Hotel Rive Gauche is from £562 per person, based on two sharing a standard room on 5th March 2012. This includes return flights with easyJet from London Luton to Paris. Located in the Latin Quarter, this hotel is a short walk from Notre Dame Cathedral, Conciergerie and Luxembourg Palace.For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.ukor call 0330 123 1235.

 

Rome

The cultural capital of Italy is steeped in history and has always been a must-see destination for art and antique lovers the world over. From a trend setting boutique hotel to a neo-classic villa, Expedia.co.uk has something to suit all tastes. To experience Rome like a local, Expedia destination experts suggest the following:

  1. To visit one of Italy’s most famous residents Michelangelo's David head through the Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to Florence
  2. To admire dreamy coastlines board a steamer from Naples to the enchanting isle of Capri. For bookings and reservations visit www.expedia.co.uk
  3. For good luck throw a coin into the Trevi fountain, tucked away in a tiny piazza surrounded by jostling crowds
  4. To try, what many believe to be, the best ice cream in the city visit Il Gelato di San Crispino
  5. To shop ‘til you drop, visit the Arsenalefor perfect Bohemian chic, Le Gallinellefor reworked vintage threads and Le Tartarughefor classic easy-to-wear clothes with a twist

Aristocratic home from home

Rome from £1,094 per person - includes 1000 Nectar points and 4.4/5 customer rating

Seven nights room only at the five-star The St. Regis Rome is from £1,094 per person, based on two sharing a deluxe room on 5th March 2012. This includes return flights with easyJet from London Gatwick to Rome. This hotel is a short walk from Santa Maria della Vittoria, Piazza della Repubblica and the National Gallery of Ancient Art.For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.ukor call 0330 123 1235.

 

Close to the action for a fraction of the cost

Rome from £428 per person - includes 1000 Nectar points and 4.4/5 customer rating

Seven nights bed and breakfast at the four-star Memphis is from £428 per person, based on two sharing a deluxe room on 5th March 2012. This includes return flights with easyJet from London Gatwick to Rome. Located in heart of Rome, this hotel is a short walk from Trevi Fountain, National Gallery of Ancient Art and Spanish Steps. For reservations, visit www.expedia.co.ukor call 0330 123 1235.

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