Let�s face, it our daily lives have never been busier. Regular, short breaks away are becoming more and more popular with people opting to snatch a few precious days away with family and friends rather than taking one long holiday.

To help those in need of some �time out�, Best Western � Great Britain�s largest group of independently owned hotels � has a new brochure to help people re-charge their batteries whether it�s a quiet break with a loved one or an action-packed break with friends. The Breaks to Energise, Revitalise and Refresh brochure is split into five sections and offers one of the widest range of short breaks for the UK market. And with prices starting at just �110 per person for a two night break* there is something to meet everyone�s idea of relaxation and budget!

From abseiling and adventure caving to gorge scrambling and llama trekking, the �hills and spills� option allows you to explore Britain�s finest landscapes with a host of outdoor activities designed to exhilarate and entertain.

If you�re more of a speed-demon, then the �need for speed� maybe more your thing. Try your hand racing a Lotus Elise or Ferrari or test your military skills tank driving � we�ve got all you need to get your adrenalin pumping with the fastest fun-fuelled driving experiences on two and four wheels!

There�s also the a range of wet and wild options � so if you want a relaxing day on the water or some furiously fast fun to make some waves you can choose anything from dragon boat racing to the aqua explosion!

Best Western also has choices for those wanting to taste the high life, master a new skill or simply spend a day in the countryside enjoying some classic pursuits � you could enjoy options including hot air ballooning and fly-fishing to steam engine tuition or a day at the races.

However, if you just want to enhance your beauty, tone your body and clear the mind then a health and beauty break is what you need. With over 29 individual Best Western hotels offering relaxing health and beauty breaks with therapeutic treatments including T�ai Chi, Reiki and hot seaweed wraps you�ll come home soothed, invigorated and rejuvenated!

Over 150 individual Best Western hotels featuring in the new brochure, many with AA rosettes for fantastic food - so you can rest assured your break will be of the highest quality. With over 70 activities to choose from at many locations across the length and breadth of Britain and hotels to suit everyone including country houses, coaching inns and even Elizabethan mansions � the difficult part is deciding what you want to do most � then book, relax and enjoy! Activities are organised in partnership with leading activity specialists Cinnamon Adventures.

For further information on Best Western�s activity breaks programme contact 08700 60 10 60 or for hotel information visit www.bestwestern.co.uk

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Press Contact: Claire Trickett / Alison Shield Best Western Hotels PR & Communications Dept Tel: 01904 695426 / 695558 Fax: 01904 695458 Email: claire.trickett@bestwestern.co.uk / alison.shield@bestwestern.co.uk www.bestwestern.co.uk

Notes to editors: � * Price quoted is per person, per night for a two-night health and beauty break at the Best Western Lea Marston Hotel on a dinner bed and breakfast basis including back, neck and shoulder massage and manicure � based on two sharing and subject to availability. � Facility trips are available on request � For bookings of 16 or more people contact 0871 69 10 01 � All activities (with the exception of health and beauty packages) are run via Cinnamon Adventures