Hi Everyone, With IPO Liverpool coming up in only a little more than a month, I figured it would be a good time to update you with flight and hotel info: Ruth Brodeen of Smooth Sailing Travel has been able to get flight rates to Manchester (which is the nearest airport to Liverpool) of approximately $500 plus tax, depending on the departure city. These rates are far better than what she was able to find on the internet ($700+). If you're interested, please contact Ruth at IPOtravel@comcast.net or call at (888)618-6186. With regard to hotel info, due to the efforts of my colleague in Liverpool, Jean Catharell, and the director of The Cavern Club, Bill Heckle, we were able to secure holds on hotel rooms for IPO Liverpool at The Britannia Adelphi Hotel, in the centre of Liverpool. Here are the details: Double or Twin room - £60 including Breakfast Single (of which there are not many) - £45 including Breakfast. This is a very good rate by the way. The Phone number for the Hotel is 0151 709 7200 and Christine in Reservations will be the person to speak to. The code for the discount is "Adelphi Pop Overthrow" ..... Their website is - http://www.britanniahotels.com/hotel_home.asp?Page=45 This is the same hotel where Beatle Week is held every year so they are well used to musicians and lots of people. You can also find information on other Liverpool hotels at http://www.liverpool-hotelsonline.com/Liverpool_hotels.htm Jean has offered assistance should anyone have any questions. She can be reached at Jcatha1@aol.com Please make sure to make your reservations as soon as you can, as these rates will go fast. Thanks! David