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National Geographic : 1960 Mar
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l. Al. Life (uards-a glimpse at London's daily pageantry How to spend two weeks in Britain for less than $670-transatlantic fare included Learn how amazingly economical a vacation in Britain can be. Read these facts and figures-then clip coupon for your free, illustrated "British Travel Kit." It will open your eyes! LANNING your trip to Britain is as easy as arranging an or dinary vacation at home. And it needn't cost you any more. Here are a few suggestions, just to start you off on the right foot. 1. How to get there and back for under $463. Ask your travel agent about the economy fares. You can now fly round-trip from New York for only $462.60-or go both ways by ship for less than $400. 2. How much does it cost when you get to Britain? $100 per person per week is more than enough for the time of your life. For example, you can stay at most country inns for under $3.50 a night-breakfast included. 3. What are the best seasons for touring Britain? The Fall and the Spring have definite ad vantages. The weather is just right for sightseeing. Roads and inns are uncrowded - and car-rental runs about 25% cheaper. Go in Fall for the State Opening of Parliament, the Highland Games, the Lord Mayor's Show and London's most scintillating theater season. Travel in Spring for the Flower Shows, the Grand National Steeple chase and the opening of the nine month festival of Shakespeare plays at Stratford-upon-Avon. 4. How much does it cost to get around in Britain? Train travel costs as little as 3¢ a mile. Bus travel about 20 a mile. A drive-yourself car works out about 3¢ a mile per passenger seat, including gas, oil-everything! 5. How to start planning your trip to Britain. The best man to see is your travel agent. He can work miracles with your budget. Also, clip coupon for your free, illustrated "British Travel Kit." The important thing is to start planning now. The sooner you start the easier it is to get exactly what you want. CLIP COUPON NOW! r---------------------------------a SBritish Travel Association, Box 182 S680 Fifth Avenue, New York 19, N.Y. Send me my free "British Travel Kit" and illustrated literature on Britain. I I Name Street I City State L--------------- ------ ---- -----
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