Morning:
13°c
An awesome and ridiculous film that leaves you thrilled beyond the point of your natural endurance
London faces a wave of bus and Tube strikes that could cause chaos for millions of passengers as unions walkout over pay and conditions
More...
London Eye keeps up with 'staycation' trend
By Amira Hashish, Evening Standard 01.10.09
Staycation: a British trip is this year's holiday trend
Pack your bags: The London Eye is ready to entertain you
Look here too
The 'staycation' is this year's credit crunch trend. For those of you aren't familiar with the term – that's a good old-fashioned holiday in your homeland. And if London is your chosen destination, the Eye is attempting to give you a taste of the foreign in the heart of the capital.
Until September 1 the London Eye will be taking visitors from Paris to Mumbai; Australia to Rio de Janeiro; and even Hollywood and South Africa.
Onsite performers such as Bollywood dancers representing Mumbai and Carnival drummers bringing Brazil to life will add to the onsite entertainment. Vistors can also get involved with face painting, henna tattoos and hair braiding in keeping with the weekly international themes.
Of course, the magnificent backdrop will be a reminder of what the Big Smoke has to offer.
You could also win a variety of family prizes each week fitting with the international theme. From entrance to top London attractions, such as the SEA LIFE London Aquarium and Madame Tussauds, to meals at London restaurants and a family Merlin Annual Pass. All competitions and prize details are available on the London Eye official website at www.londoneye.com where you can also save 10 percent if you book online.
Travel Itinerary:
•Mumbai, India
Friday 7 August – Thursday 13 August
Mumbai performance dates: Fri 7, Sat 8 & Sun 9
Prize: London Eye+ meal at Masala Zone restaurants for a family of 4
•Hollywood, USA
Friday 14 August – Thursday 20 August
Hollywood performance dates: Fri 14, Sat 15 & Sun 16 August
Prize: London Eye+ Madame Tussauds combine ticket for a family of 4
•Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Friday 21 August – Thursday 27 August
Rio de Janeiro performance dates: Fri 21, Sat 22 & Sun 23 August
Prize: London Eye+ meal at Las Iguanas restaurant for a family of 4
•National Kruger Park
Friday 28 August – Tuesday 1 September
South African performance dates: Fri 28, Sat 29. Sun 30 & Mon 31 August
Prize: London Eye+ London Zoo combine ticket for a family of 4
