LONDON, June 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Thomas Cook launch four day exclusive deal until midnight 2^nd July

As the countdown to the Olympic Games reaches fever pitch across the UK, Thomas Cook, has unveiled this special offer on what is, for many, their last pay day weekend before the Games.

With one month to go until the Opening Ceremony, Thomas Cook, Official Short Break provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, has today launched huge discounts of up to 50 per cent across a range of selected Games Breaks.

While some lucky people on their holidays in Greece, whose popular resorts include Santorini, got to see the flame being lit in person, more than four million people have come out to support the UK tour of the torch.

many sports fans can join in the buzz around the event by getting tickets for events such as athletics, swimming, hockey, beach volleyball - as well as Opening and Closing Ceremonies - across a range of prices.

The four-day sale is on offer throughout the travel expert's network of 1,100 stores, online at http://www.thomascooklondon2012.com and through its sales centres from 29^th June until midnight on 2^nd July.     

Stephen Vaughan, managing director of Thomas Cook's London 2012 partnership urged sports fans to secure their seat at this "once-in-a-lifetime event".

He added: "It's no secret that there are generally more tickets available to the Games than many people predicted there would be with a month to go.  Even though British households' finances remain under pressure, we've sold tens of thousands of Games Breaks so far, with many sessions and sports having sold out. 

"This very special and limited offer on some of our remaining Games Breaks is in response to what we know our customers want - guaranteed seats and hotels that offer them great value."

This is the only place to visit on the high street to guarantee tickets to the Games and Thomas Cook's Games Breaks start at £79, making them also ideal for those who've already managed to get a ticket in the ballot but still need a hotel or a even an extended Olympic experience.

For further information please visit any Thomas Cook or Going Places store or call 0844-800-2012

Don't just book it. Thomas Cook it.

Visit us at  http://www.thomascook.com, to find a wide range of deals including great deals on  Rhodes Holidays  as well as a range of breaks including  cheap holidays to Tenerife  at Thomas Cook and Going Places stores nationwide.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

Thomas Cook's Games Breaks and Games Break Plus

Games Breaks Plus include accredited coach travel to and from venues, a host, breakfast and may also include meals at top restaurants. Games Breaks include a London Travelcard for the day of the event and breakfast at the hotel..

Equestrian Evening
WAS £299pp NOW £149pp - a saving of £150pp
27th July 2012 - 1 night Travelodge Southwark
Official Olympic Ticket to:- Equestrian Evening Ticket - Individual & Team Dressage Day 1

Team GB vs Belgium Hockey - Olympic Park
WAS £299pp NOW £149pp - a saving of £150pp
2nd August 2012 - 1 night Travelodge Kew Bridge
Official Olympic Ticket to:- Team GB vs Belgium Women's Hockey

Team GB Men's Handball & Team GB Women's Water Polo
WAS £249pp NOW £149pp - a saving of £100pp
29th July 2012 - 1 night Travelodge Southwark
Official Olympic Tickets to:-
- Team GB vs France Men's Handball
- Team GB vs Russia Women's Water Polo

Team GB Men's Hockey & Beach Volleyball
WAS £279pp NOW £179pp - a saving of £100pp
31st July 2012 - 1 night Travelodge Southwark
Official Olympic Tickets to:-
- Men & Women's Beach Volleyball
- Team GB vs South Africa Men's Hockey

Men's Football Final & Men's Handball Semi-Final
Was £529pp NOW £399pp - a saving of £130pp
10th August 2012 - 1 night Travelodge Southwark
Official Olympic Tickets to:-
- Men's Football Final
- Men's Handball Semi-Final

Canoe Finals, Hockey & Volleyball Quarter Finals
Games Break PLUS
Was £1499pp NOW £899pp - a saving of £600pp
7th August 2012 - 3 nights Park Plaza Westminster
- Canoe Sprint Finals
- Women's Hockey - Olympic Park
- Women's Volleyball Quarter Finals

Opening Ceremony & Beach Volleyball
Games Break PLUS
Was £4999pp NOW £3999pp - a saving of £1000pp
27th July 2012 - 2 nights Holiday Inn Mayfair
- Opening Ceremony
- Men & Women's Beach Volleyball

SOURCE Thomas Cook