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My somewhat loopy 60’s friends looking for a themed break to take in the autumn. We like some entertainment they said over dinner, what do you have going on in October.. Inspired I said how about Basil, Sybil and the team? Perfect they said ” we promise not to mention the war ! “. They are now happily trotting off to see the Fawlty Towers Tribute evening on 24th October at Garforth near Leeds. A bargain at only £89 each including one nights stay, dinner and entertainment. Fawlty Towers Tribute Break.

The Mamma Mia film certainly has created a furor on the West End too as everyone is clamouring to see the live version on stage. “I know the film is great but there is no substitute for the energy of a live performance” the girls agreed. Lets use it as an excuse for a girlie trip to London and fit in some retail therapy too. How could I argue the logic, with hotel breaks available until April from £89 including a night in a 3* hotel and a ticket for the Mamma Mia show it would have been rude to refuse. Mamma Mia Break

Hi said Mandy, we are looking for a city break deal for the August Bank Holiday Weekend, somewhere we can get some retail therapy, hang in come chic bars and do a bit of clubbling , do you have any good deals?

There are some great offers, perfect for you - I can offer Leeds at the 4* Radisson SAS for £46.50 per person per night, Birmingham  - The Jury’s Inn, two nights for £42.50 or The Premier Inn Manchester at only £26.

Great she said Leeds it is …Harvey Nichols and The Victorian Quarter here we come…

My friends from the village rang …we have chance to get away for a few days without the kids and as we aren’t going to manage a summer holiday this year , we thought it would be nice to have a grown up break in Paris. I can definitely help I said, what kind of thing are you looking for? I have a quietly located hotel close to the metro only 3 stops from the major attractions for £79 per person, including bed and continental breakfast and FREE Seine cruise.

My oh so loved up,soon to be married mates called me for advice. we want to go to the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham…is it as great as they say it is ? well it is certainly an experience I said, well worth a look! Great they said we want to make a weekend break of it - can you fix us up with a hotel? Actually I said a great offer has just come in today on Birmingham - the  3 star Jury’s Inn in the city centre for 2 nights from £42 inclduing breakfast - sounds fab they said “book it”.

My beer monster mate called full of excitement…work are sending me over to Dublin for a few days he practically salivated down the phone!! Are they quite insane I asked, do they know about your beer fetish. I am not that bad he argued weakly.. anyway can you help me with somewhere to stay. Ideally in the centre of Dublin close to all the genuine Guinness pubs. As it happens I just got a great deal this week for the Clarion Hotel - it is only 10 mins crawl from O’ Connell St -  4 star so a good standard and only £62.75 per person sharing a room. Perfect he said can you sort it …. by the way do they serve Guinness !!…

My teenage sons friends nabbed me the other day. You have something to do with hotels they queried?
Mmmm said I ? Well we want somewhere to stay in London for a night in October when Dean gets back from his army training. OK I said London is not cheap though, shall I just look for somewhere simple like a fairly central Travelodge. Perfect they said, we may stay two nights if we can get a better deal. I found a choice of 3 Travelodges for them to choose from all reasonably priced and fairly central - The Travelodge Farringdon - close to Kings Cross, The Travelodge - Marylebone and The Travelodge -  London City Road.

My clothes mad mate Kate called …..have you seen the amount of great clothes and bargains in the summer sales !! I fancy a trip to hit Oxford St do you have any hotel deals available? Absolutely how about The Cumberland - quite the coolest hotel in the area, right at The Marble Arch end of Oxford St and on special offer you can SAVE 25% at weekends or there is The Royal Lancaster only a few minutes walk away from Oxford St. with weekend savings of over 20%.

My serial womaniser friend called me on a mission. You know how it is he said, I have to find a place to go with my latest conquest away from prying eyes. Why do you always go for the married ones I asked?  Safer he said no need for commitment.

I really do not want to know I said you are impossible! I presume I probably know her poor husband so I will just sort out a room and turn a blind eye, the less I know the better.

How much do we need to impress is this a first time push the boat out job or a cheap and cheerful no need to impress any more thing? The former he said I need a suite , champagne etc, you know the deal. How about Rudding Park Hotel, Harrogate,  The De Vere Oulton Hall just outside Leeds or Wood Hall Hotel & Spa at Wetherby.

My neighbour and newly appointed parish councillor rang me very serious…now that I have entered the world of politics I really think I need to understand more about the country’s political system, Houses of Parliament Tour package deal which includes and overnight stay and the tour or just get you some Houses of Parliament Tour tickets I said, which do you prefer?