Dream holiday a reality with HSBC

HSBC, partnered with John Keells Hotels to launch another promotion - Cardholder Stays Free that invites all HSBC Premier, Platinum and Gold credit cardholders to take a break and escape the hectic pace of life. Valid from 20 February to 5 April 2009, the promotion offers special discounts and complimentary stays at some of the finest hotels around the country.

Cardholder stays free lets customers avail themselves of amazing discounts on Full Board and Half Board rates at the following hotels, Cinnamon Lodge Habarana, Chaaya Village Habarana, Chaaya Citadel Kandy, Bentota Beach Hotel, Yala Village, Club Oceanic in Trincomalee and Coral Gardens, Hikkaduwa.

"We are happy to partner with John Keells to offer our valued customers special benefits and offer them the opportunity to visit the best hotels in Sri Lanka at a fraction of the cost they would usually be expected to pay. As such the Cardholder Stays Free promotion will allow our customers to enjoy some rest and relaxation with their family and friends" said, James Rebert, Head of Cards and Insurance, HSBC.

Cardholders will be entitled to a 50% discount for a double room and a 33% discount for a triple room, on full or half board basis on the local rate, per night.

This offer will be made available for bookings of one room only. Additional rooms booked by the cardholder for accompanying guests, will be entitled to a 20% discount on full and half board basis.

A spokesperson from John Keells Hotels said, "We at John Keells Hotels look forward to extending our warmest hospitality to all HSBC Premier, Platinum and Gold credit cardholders who avail themselves of this offer.

"Be it in the cool climes of the hill country, the sunny coast down south or in the East, the wilderness of Yala or the heritage-rich Cultural Triangle, we have a great deal to offer our visitors; and we are confident that they will enjoy their vacation with us."