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Thursday, April 23, 2009

lastminute.com Launches UK Spa Fortnight

Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com launches UK Spa Fortnight to offer a host of exclusive deals at some of the country’s leading spas for two weeks only.

Designed to help the nation rest and relax and recharge without breaking the bank, Spa Week will have a host of internationally renowned spas offering 2 for 1 spa days, complementary treatments and spa breaks. Top name spas include Champneys Health Farms, Fredrick’s Spa, Titanic Spa, Stoke Park Club and The Vineyard, to name but a few.

Up for grabs is Champney’s series of new Town and City Spa’s which provide luxury treatment rooms and pampering therapies, as well as pampering treatments such as manicures, pedicures and St Tropez tanning treatments. There is 2 for 1 on relax days from £65.00 or a two night stay with the second night free, which starts from £218.00.

Spa lovers have the chance to relax at Fredrick's day spa from just £115.00 for two people, instead of the usual £115.00 each. Enjoy a complementary glass of champagne on arrival.
The eco-conscious spa devotee can try the Titanic Spa, the UK’s first Eco-Spa, designed within a traditional textile mill and offers a holistic approach. During Spa Week this will be available at a reduced cost.

What’s more lastminute.com have teamed up with the Good Spa Guide – the UK's leading independent spa bible, to offer customers the opportunity to compare spas with their exclusive 'bubble rating' system so everyone from spa virgins and spa lovers can be sure they are making the right choice.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Two nights in a top secret hotel for the price of one, but when they’re gone they’re gone…

lastminute.com launches hotel night giveaway tomorrow night at 8:30pm

Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com will be giving away an exclusive number of free nights stay in a selection of top secret hotels tomorrow night from 8:30pm..

Those lucky enough to get hold of one of these unique deals will be treated to two nights stay in a range of high end hotels for the price of one night. Top secret hotels is a unique service offered by lastminute.com where the hotel remains a secret until the booking is finalised but you are still guaranteed to get the same great service and quality as if you knew the name.

So instead of paying full price for a weekend away a little could get you an indulgent two day break at some of the country’s top hotels so harness that sense of adventure and join in because when the rooms are gone they’re gone…

This giveaway marks the beginning of a series of high profile ‘When it’s gone it’s gone’ giveaways from lastminute.com. These are set to continue throughout spring and early summer and are designed to help the nation make the most of their free time with new and creative ideas.

For more information contact:
Tony Harding
tony.harding@shinecom.com
0207 841 7096

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Amy Nuttall and lastminute.com give Manchester a taste of the good stuff

Store will open for 48 hours giving city the good stuff absolutely free

Lastminute.com will open a store in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, on March 13th and 14th giving the people of Manchester the good stuff absolutely free.

Those that come along will be treated to FREE massages and manicures, live cooking demonstrations and tasting sessions from a specialist sushi chef. If that’s not enough there will be prize giveaways to the first customers through the doors, and a complimentary cab journey, so people can to take some good stuff home with them. With this in mind, crowds are expected to flock to the store as the doors open at midday on Friday, March 13th.

Singer and actress Amy Nuttall, best known for her role as Chloe in Emmerdale, will be there to add a touch of glamour to this latest venture by lastminute.com, capturing the essence of good stuff that everyone can enjoy.

lastminute.com European managing director Simon Thompson said, ‘In these tough times when things are a little uncertain and everyone’s having to tighten their belts, lastminute.com wants to give people the chance to get some good stuff. This is the chance to be pampered, entertained and spoiled, all on us. We feel that giving good stuff to people epitomises the essence and culture of the lastminute.com brand as we strive to give people the opportunity to do more in their free time without breaking the bank.’

The lastminute.com good stuff store will open its doors at 12pm on March 13th Manchester, visit http://goodstuff.lastminute.com for further details.

Exclusive Michael Jackson tickets on sale at lastminute.com

Friday 13 March at 7 am

Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com will sell 500 exclusive tickets to see the King of Pop bid farewell to the stage at the O2. These tickets will go on sale on Friday at 7 am on lastminute.com.

The 500 tickets are the only ones available for purchase outside the pre-registration on Michael Jackson’s official site and are up for grabs for fans with the fastest fingers. The allocation is spread across the ten dates announced by the artist last week with the first show on 8 July 2009.

The online retailer is also releasing some VIP packages for those fans that want to get up close and personal. These packages include seats in the first fifteen rows, overnight stay at top four star hotels, memorabilia, and champagne reception. Package prices start from £929.50 per person.

To book, go to www.lastminute.com

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For further press information please contact Charlotte Wilmots on 020 7866 4272 or email cwilmots@lastminute.com

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Amy Nuttall helps lastminute.com give the UK a taste of the good stuff by

Today (10.03.09) singer and actress Amy Nuttall opened the first lastminute.com store in Birmingham’s Bullring.

Amy who is probably best known for her role as Chloe from the long running ITV soap Emmerdale will be joining BBC drama Hotel Babylon in the spring. Alongside a string quartet and a representative from lastminute.com, Amy will add a touch of glamour to this latest venture by lastminute.com, capturing the essence of good stuff that everyone can enjoy.

Despite the current economic climate, leading online travel and leisure retailer, lastminute.com is giving the UK a taste of the good stuff as it launches its first ever live retail spaces in Birmingham on the 10th & 11th March.

The lastminute.com stores will give a selection of good stuff to the public including live experiences from the website’s wide portfolio of products absolutely FREE of charge. With this in mind, crowds in their thousands are expected to line the Bullring as the doors open at midday on Tuesday March 10th 2009.

Those that come along will be treated to FREE massages and manicures, live cooking demonstrations and tasting sessions from a specialist sushi chef. If that’s not enough there will be prize giveaways to the first customers through the doors, and to top it off, there’s an option of a complimentary cab journey, so people can to take some good stuff home with them thanks to lastminute.com.

Amy Nuttall comments, ‘I’m really pleased to be here in Birmingham opening the good stuff store for lastminute.com and giving the people of Birmingham the opportunity to receive loads of good stuff - I hope that everyone who comes along over the next two days has as much fun as I have.’

lastminute.com European managing director Simon Thompson said, ‘In these tough times when things are a little uncertain and everyone’s having to tighten their belts, lastminute.com wants to give people the chance to get some good stuff. This is the chance to be pampered, entertained and spoiled, all on us. We feel that giving good stuff to people epitomises the essence and culture of the lastminute.com brand as we strive to give people the opportunity to do more in their free time without breaking the bank.’

lastminute.com makes every effort to provide people with the good stuff by giving access to great things at fantastic prices all the time. And even now when things are a little tougher, lastminute.com affirms its dedication to giving even more for less, with great deals, great value and great prices.

The lastminute.com good stuff store will open its doors on March 10th at midday on the Birmingham’s famous Bullring will be open for 48 hours before it’s packed up and goes north Manchester, visit http://goodstuff.lastminute.com for further details.

Friday, March 6, 2009

lastminute.com Birmingham Good Stuff Store Launch

On the 10th March 2009, lastminute.com will open its first ‘good stuff’ store, in Birmingham’s Bullring. Adding a touch of glamour to this event is ‘actress and singer’ starlet Amy Nuttall,

Amy who is probably best known for her role as Chloe from the long running ITV soap Emmerdale will be joining BBC drama Hotel Babylon in the spring and will be available for interview

We expect to see thousands of people descend to the Bullring for the midday launch of the good stuff store.

lastminute.com is giving the UK a taste of the good stuff as it launches its first ever live retail spaces, giving a selection of good stuff to the public including live experiences from the website’s wide portfolio of products absolutely FREE of charge.

With the opportunity to get pampered, entertained and win incredible prizes, surely this is what Tuesday mornings should be about?

Eat with the Elite as Restaurant Week returns for its third year

- 2 March 2009 -

Online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com is pleased to announce it will launch its third Restaurant Week on 2 March.

Based on the successful New York Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week gives visitors to lastminute.com the chance to experience fine dining at a fraction of the cost.

Last year over 100 restaurants took part including seven Michelin star establishments including Richard Corrigan’s Lindsay House, Almeida, Tamarind and Quilon, which recently received its first Michelin star and over 27,000 covers were made during the two week period.

The event offers two course lunches for £15 and three course dinners for £25.

lastminute.com has partnered for the third year running with Capital 95.8’s Help a London Child and a percentage from each booking will be donated to the charity.

Customers will be given the opportunity to book their tables at participating restaurants in London, Birmingham and Manchester on www.lastminute.com from 2 March for the chance to eat with the elite between 16 March and 30 March.
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For more information, please contact Hannah Shanks or email hshanks@lastminute.com or call 020 7866 4519