London and Paris passes

This item appears on page 72 of the February 2010 issue.

The London Sightseeing Pass and the Paris Sightseeing Pass allow free entry to, respectively, over 55 attractions in London (such as Hampton Court Palace and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre) or 55 in Paris (including the Louvre and a Seine River cruise) plus discounts at selected restaurants and shops or on tours. Avoid long lines by showing your pass at the door.

The London pass costs £39 (near $65) adult or £26 child (five to 15) for one day on up to £89/£62 for a six-day pass. (A 6-day pass could save a total of £420, or $695.)

A Paris pass runs 89 (near $134) adult, 45 teen (12-17) or 24 child (four to 11) for one day on up to 159/66/44 for six days.

A guidebook is included. Visit www.londonpass.com or www.parispass.com or contact Leisure Pass Group (Box 2337, London W1A 5WE, U.K.; phone 0870 242 9988 or, from outside UK, +44 [0] 1664 485 020).