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Exclusive VIP entrance to Waterstone's book 7 release party in Edinburgh offered by HP Fan Trips™

June 21, 2007

Premiere Harry Potter-themed tour group HP Fan Trips™ has secured exclusive access to a private party at Waterstone's West End bookstore July 20 in Edinburgh, Scotland to celebrate the release of the final book in JK Rowling's series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Potter fans in the United Kingdom have historically had to wait outside in "queue parties" until midnight to get their hands on the latest Harry tome. HP Fan Trips™, in keeping with its tradition of offering more unique and exclusive events, will allow fans to skip inside at 10 p.m. to enjoy entertainment from a magician and musicians, and receive special gifts along with their copy of the book in a commemorative Waterstone's bag.

HP Fan Trips™ guests will receive an invitation to a private entrance into Waterstone's to begin the communal countdown early and enjoy a gorgeous view of Edinburgh Castle and the festivities of the Muggles below. Upon receiving the book, guests on four and five star packages will have the option of retiring to specially reserved fan reading rooms at their hotels, complete with free refreshments throughout the night.

Children 10 years of age and younger will have a costume contest and other special events on the first floor of Waterstone's while those older can enjoy camaraderie on the second floor, which includes a Starbucks cafe and live entertainment.

Before the VIP event on July 20, HP Fan Trips™ will separately host a Potter-themed banquet in the heart of Edinburgh, JK Rowling's home town. At the Hogwarts-style feast, guests will participate in a bilingual podcast discussion led by webmasters of the top international Harry Potter fan sites and view video footage from the red carpet premiere of the Warner Bros. film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix from just two weeks earlier.

Several trip packages are available and offer a choice of accommodations in either Edinburgh or London, although the Waterstone's book release party is only in Edinburgh. See the web site for booking and additional details.

About HP Fan Trips

HP Fan Trips™ is the premiere Harry Potter-themed fan tour group worldwide. It was developed in coordination with the top international Harry Potter fan sites and has been operating tours since 2004. HP Fan Trips in the past have been featured in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, CNN, Frommer's, Fodor's Travel Wire, The Scotsman, New Zealand Herald, Malaysian Star and other international media.

About Beyond Boundaries Travel

Beyond Boundaries Travel works with a wide variety of suppliers to create uniquely themed experiences for their exceptional clients. Since 1991, Beyond Boundaries has designed special interest group travel. It is an international tour company working with Exclusive Resorts, The History Channel, Valerie Wilson Travel, the United Nations, fandom web sites and other organizations.

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