Between now and January 29, 2009, British Airways is offering their ‘London for Free’ promotion. Book a flight for travel between now and the end of June and your trip will include a free stay of up to two nights at selected hotels. Interested? See below for more details!

Thinking of taking a vacation abroad but afraid you don’t have the dough? London might be a perfect choice, as it offers attractions and culture-rich activities for visitors that don’t cost an arm and a leg.

Start the trip off right by flying to London on British Airways for as little as $312 roundtrip if you book between now and January 29 and receive a free stay for up to two nights at selected three and four star hotels (based on double occupancy; single occupants receive one free night). For additional savings, travelers can register and book online at www.ba.com for $20 off each roundtrip ticket.

But once you’re there, what to do? After you’ve booked your ticket online, head over to www.metrotwin.com and get the inside scoop from local Londoners in-the-know on where to eat, play and shop. For example:

Attractions
- Experience one of the highest natural points in London! Hampstead Heath (known in London simply as “The Heath”) offers sweeping views of the heart of London and is a great place for a stroll in the sun

- Kyoto Garden in London’s Holland Park was created by garden specialists from Kyoto and offers a sliver of Japanese culture within the hustle and bustle of London. With its waterfall and pond, the garden provides an oasis of tranquility without costing a dime!

Eat
- Enjoy a reasonably priced, traditional afternoon tea at The Wolseley, a grand cafe-restaurant in an old car showroom in the heart of Piccadilly

Play
- Go ice skating at Somerset House, one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic rinks. After skating, warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, along with a selection of hot dishes all under £5 at the Skate Café and Bar

- Prince Charles Cinema offers low price tickets as little as £1.50 to take in a classic, must-see film. Film buffs will love the fact that it stands aloft as the UK’s only independent repertory cinema

Shop
- Primark serves as London’s Mecca for budget shoppers, with 70,000 square feet of “throwaway fashion” at amazingly low prices

- Hamley’s, London’s most famous toy shop, covers seven floors and promises to mesmerize children and grown-ups alike

Book online at www.ba.com/freelondon for travel between January 27 and June 30, 2009. For more details, visit www.ba.com.

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