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Feb 22, 2012 09:28 IST Ludus Tours Offers Fan Packages to the London Para Games Three and Four-Star Hospitality Packages Available for Multiple Durations in London During the 2012 Paralympic Games. San Diego, CA (USA), Monday - February 21, 2012 -- Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ), a travel company that focuses on premiere global sporting and cultural events, unveils its newest package to attend the 2012 Para Games in London, England. The Paralympics will take place from August 29 through September 9, just two weeks after the London Summer Olympics conclude. Ludus Tours has a variety of hotels and durations combined with their tour packages in London, starting from $995 per person to see the Para Games. Packages will include: * Airport Transfer to/from hotel * 3 or 4-Star Hotel Stay with daily breakfast * Welcome Ludus-Happy Hour/Cocktails with other Games fans * Access to the Ludus Tours Hospitality Lounge * Tours Excursions to London Museum, Big Ben, Tower Bridge (sights subject to change) * Ludus Tours Banquet Dinner * Ludus Tours Welcome Gift Bag * Tour Guide Assistance For more information on packages for the Games, please see http://summergames.travel/paralympics.html "We have years of experience with abled-bodied Games events and are excited to offer the same level of service and dedication to the Paralympic community looking to head to London this summer," said Ray Leonard, Vice President of Sales at Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ). "We have an enthusiastic staff already on the ground in London who are excited to offer turn-key hospitality solutions to the athletes’ families, friends and fans." Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) is the Official Hospitality and Accommodations Provider for over 20 National Governing Bodies, including USA Track & Field, USA Volleyball and USRowing, among others. About Ludus Tours: Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2012 Formula One in Austin, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and more. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK and Park City, Utah. Ludus and its services are not associated with the U.S. Olympic Committee or the Olympic movement. For more information, please visit our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ludustours Press & Media Contact: Larkin Geyer Account Manager Ludus Tours 1501 Front Street #107 San Diego, CA 92101 - USA 619-202-0065 [email protected] http://www.ludustours.com http://summergames.travel.

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