Travel Notes

ROYAL PARDON

IF YOU’RE called Archie, now is a good time for a short break. To celebrate the royal baby’s naming, Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel is offering free travel today and tomorrow for passengers with the name ( redfunnel.co.uk). Mercure Hotel, Hyde Park, has a two-night B&B stay for Archies also born on May 6 ( accor

hotels.com). Offer must be redeemed before May 31.

HITCHCOCK HOTEL

BADRUTT’S Palace, St Moritz, where Alfred Hitchcock stayed 34 times, is celebrating its links to the director with a three-night B&B package. Stay in his favoured suite, with dishes inspired by him, a cocktailmaking class and film screenings. Book from June 28 to September 9 from £2,418pp. ( badruttspalace.com).