March 28, 2001 High speed car ferry operator Hoverspeed has launched a new 'in flight' travel guide to coincide with the introduction of its new generation Superseacat fleet - now crossing from Dover to Calais in 40 minutes and to Ostend in just 2 hours. 'Discovery' contains detailed destination guides of what to see, eat and drink as well as where to shop, in the popular coastal towns of Calais, Dieppe and Ostend and the Pas de Calais and Seine Maritime regions of Northern France. The beautiful Champagne region, just two to three hours drive from Calais, is also featured with a chance for readers to win a three day break in Reims. There's also a Buyer's Guide to property in France, and a detailed guide to everything you ever wanted to know about Belgian Beer including a selection of the best beer cafes in Ostend, Bruges, Antwerp, Gent and Brussels. The new publication also contains a 16 page section of short break and holiday ideas. Hoverspeed has joined forces with five leading tour operators, including French Life, Great Escapes and Leisure Direction, to offer an extensive range of destinations such as chateaux in Bruges and Honfleur, breaks in Paris, Champagne, Le Touquet and Gent, stop-overs in Calais, Dieppe, Ostend, Lille and Boulogne and activity holidays in Center Parcs' continental locations. Hoverspeed is the only cross channel ferry operator with its own land based shops in Dover and the Continental ports of Calais, Ostend and Dieppe. Exclusive to Hoverspeed 'Discovery' readers are month-by-month special offers in the hoverstores. These include free cases of wine (6 bottles) when you spend £100 or more on wine and other special offers when purchasing fragrances or gifts. 'Discovery' is available on board Hoverspeed's fleet of high speed craft, at UK and Continental terminals and is complimentary for all passengers travelling via the Dover - Calais, Dover - Ostend and Newhaven - Dieppe routes. Hoverspeed's Superseacats operate up to 10 return sailings daily between Dover and Calais and 3 return sailings from Dover to Ostend. Each craft carries 700 passengers and 145 cars. The Newhaven - Dieppe route is operated by a Seacat catamaran from 30 March to 31 October. Up to three return sailings are provided with a crossing time of just 2 hours. For travel information on cross channel fares, short breaks featured in 'Discovery' and reservations contact Hoverspeed on (08705) 240241 or www.hoverspeed.com (2% discount when booking online).Press Release Media contact: Nick Stevens, Public Relations Manager Telephone: (01304) 865170 |