Global hotel group Le M�ridien Hotels & Resorts has launched special �Winter Warmer� rates at 50 specially selected hotels, offering room rates from as little as �35 per room per night. The Winter Warmer rates are available for accommodation from December 1, 2005 until January 31, 2006 and must be booked in advance during a special two week period starting October 30 through to November 15, 2005.

Experience Le M�ridien�s style and comfort at four and five star city destinations, while enjoying some last-minute Christmas shopping in Dubai or Paris for as little as �69 per night. Or visit the famous Christmas markets in Hamburg for �35 per night and Vienna for �99 per night.

Catch some winter sun and indulge in much deserved pampering and relaxation at stunning resort locations, including the newly refurbished Le M�ridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort for �35 per night or Le M�ridien Dead Sea�s luxury spa for �69 per night. Or play a round of golf overlooked by the snow-capped Himalayas at Le M�ridien Golf Resort & Spa in Kathmandu for �35 per room per night.

For details of participating hotels and rates, which are subject to availability, call 08000 28 28 40 or visit www.lemeridien.com/winterwarmers.

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