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Travel Tuesday Welcome to Travel Tuesday, bringing you a spectacular array of holiday offers to inspire you
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OCT 2013
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EASY AS ABC... Be amazed by America, bedazzled by Berlin and cultured in Catalonia with our ABC selection of fabulous travel offers All the journeys in these travel pages are carefully crafted and organised by ABTA/ATOL-bonded tour operators who have been hand-picked by us. The telephone number provided with each offer takes you directly to each tour operator, who can provide the best personalised service in booking your holiday. Next to each tour itinerary you’ll find a product code. Don’t forget to mention it when you call as this will ensure you receive the personal service, excellent value and top quality that we guarantee for every reader. All that’s left to do now is decide which trip is the one for you. EPB-E01-S3
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Travel Tuesday A to Z
America to Bruges and beyond – as easy as ABC
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HE next few weeks will see us bring you an A-Z of wonderful holidays taking in fantastic countries around the world from incredible spots in the UK to far-flung destinations of your dreams, and everything in between! This week it is literally as easy as ABC… So let’s start with that US trip to discover America’s glorious western states on a fantastic-value escorted tour. Californian sunshine, stunning Pacific coastlines and visits to three of America’s most iconic cities – cosmopolitan San Francisco, starstruck Los Angeles and glitzy Las Vegas – as well as to the awesome Grand Canyon – make this the trip of a lifetime. Maybe you like something closer to home - well you’ll be very satisfied with trips we have lined up to Bruges, where you can unwind with a relaxing few days on our escorted tour. This Belgian city is famed for its picturesque canals and medieval char m. Or how about Berlin, Dresden, Meissen and a visit to the infamous Colditz Castle prisoner of war camp. The outpouring of joy and energy that accompanied the fall of the Ber-
lin Wall, now over 20 years ago, has rekindled Berlin’s legendary vibrancy and the city throbs with new life. Dresden is perhaps more sedate yet equally revelling in its renewed splendour. After severe bomb damage, it has now been almost completely restored. Another face of Germany is medieval Meissen, where the most stunningly beautiful porcelain is crafted by highly skilled artisans in the only factory in Europe where the processes are still completed entirely by hand. And so on to ‘C’ and the Highlights of Catalonia. Barcelona, the self-confident and progressive capital of Catalonia is a tremendous place to visit. Probably the most prosperous city in the country, it has a sophistication and cultural dynamism way ahead of the rest of Spain, which is so strong you can feel it just walking around. Catalonia also boasts the best food in Spain. Well, that is what the Catalans themselves tell you and to be fair they perhaps have a point - but the only real test is to come with us and see for yourself.
● America’s Golden Gate Bridge
● Berlin’s Fernsehturm tower
● Catalonia’s Gaudi architecture
A 14 days from
£1399 per person
AMERICA’S GOLDEN WEST Departing March to May, September and October 2014 The glamour of Las Vegas, the awesome beauty of the Grand Canyon - carved over millennia - and the sun-kissed towns and cities of the California coast - including sparkling ‘LA’ and beautiful San Francisco - are all combined in this wonderful escorted holiday crammed full of unforgettable highlights.
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The holiday begins with a three-night stay in the stunning ‘city by the Bay’, where you may ‘leave your heart’, but in exchange for some wonderful memories. Follow the coast south, to spend three nights in Los Angeles - home to the stars of the silver screen - before heading to the extraordinary ‘oasis’ of Las Vegas, where improbably spectacular palaces of entertainment rise up from the floor of the Nevada Desert, and from where - in contrast – you’ll then take in one of nature’s equally eye-popping greatest works, the Grand Canyon. With a host of included and optional excursions taken in the company of a friendly tour manager, and a scenic journey along California’s wild and beautiful Pacific coast road via exquisite Carmel-by-the-Sea and Steinbeck’s Monterey, this tremendous value holiday is one of our most popular of all - and it’s no wonder!
Call us on 0844 472 4672 Quote BEP Or visit us www.newmarket.travel/bep16862
Alternatively, for your free brochure, tick brochure(s) required, complete the coupon and send to: Newmarket Holidays, FREEPOST KT2720, Worcester Park, KT4 8BR (NO STAMP REQUIRED)
Price includes: • Return transatlantic flights from London Heathrow - outbound to San Francisco, returning from Los Angeles • Discover and explore San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’ • Call at beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea and Steinbeck’s Monterey • Journey south along the Pacific Coast Highway • Overnight in Morro Bay, a classic ocean-side resort-town • Visit Hollywood – movie capital of the world • Spend three nights in glittering Los Angeles • Non-stop, 24-hour Las Vegas is the world’s most extraordinary desert ‘oasis’ • Laughlin is Vegas in miniature • Catch your breath at the truly awesome Grand Canyon • Twelve nights’ accommodation at good quality hotels in San Francisco (3 nights), Morro Bay (1 night), Anaheim (3 nights), Las Vegas (3 nights) and Laughlin Nevada (2 nights). • Comfortable coach travel throughout • The services of a tour manager
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Travel Tuesday UK BREAKS
See glory of Britain in full bloom at Chelsea Flower Show
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HE Chelsea Flower Show 2014 takes place next May. That will be its 101st year during which time it has been staged in the grounds of the famous Chelsea Hospital – save, that is, for interruptions caused by two world wars! It is, unquestionably Britain’s most prestigious flower show. It also boasts close associations with the royal family, who attend the opening day every year. Staging the event requires almost a month on site building the vast exhibition, and exhibitors run into the hundreds. And you can join us on a trip to this wonderful, visually stunning, annual event. But if it’s stately homes you like, then the trip to Chatsworth House, one of the UK’s best attractions, should do the trick. It’s a treasure trove of history and artefacts in the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District, and more of the house is open to visitors than ever before. Our two-day break includes entrance to the House and Gardens, one night dinner, bed and breakfast, as well as a tour of the Peak District – all at a fraction of the cost! Then, of course, you could always
head further west from Bristol to the dazzling beaches, quaint fishing villages, flourishing gardens, delicious ice-cream and balmy temperatures of Cornwall. We take you to favourite places and hidden gems as seen on the ITV series Cornwall with Caroline Quentin and Doc Martin which stars Martin Clunes, including the world famous port of Falmouth, the pretty resorts of St Ives and Penzance, and a 26 acre sub-tropical paradise. So join us for a relaxing break along Cornwall’s beautiful Riviera coastline. Or opt for our Clovelly and North Devon Delights, enjoying a delightful mix of picturesque villages, remote moorland and spectacular coastline that borders the mighty Atlantic Ocean. On our four day break you can enjoy this stunning scenery as we visit some of the most beautiful areas of Cornwall, including the privately owned village of Clovelly, which is set in a steep hillside and known around the world for its history and beauty. We also spend time in the seaside villages of Appledore, Lynton and Lynmouth, and there’s the chance to see the Royal Horticultural Society’s Rosemoor Garden.
● Lupins from Westcountry Nurseries at the Chelsea Flower Show
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BARCELONA & THE HIGHLIGHTS OF CATALONIA
Departures April to October 2014
5 days from
£529 per person
BRUGES BY EUROSTAR
Departures November 2013 and March to November 2014
Departures April to October 2014
4 days from
£259
7 days from
£679
per person
per person
Price includes: • Return flights from Bristol or London Gatwick, other airports also available • Four nights four-star superior accommodation, with breakfast • Guided tour of Berlin, rapidly becoming one of the world’s most fascinating cities • Walking tour of Dresden, ‘Florence of the Elbe’, home to one of the world’s greatest art collections and formerly capital of the Kings of Saxony • Visit and tour of the Meissen porcelain studio • Visit to Colditz Castle, the famous Second World War prisoner camp • Services of an experienced tour manager
Call us on 0844 472 4605
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Price includes: • Return flights from Bristol or London Gatwick, other airports also available • Six nights bed and breakfast in excellent quality four-star hotels • Guided tour of Barcelona – Spain’s most happening city • Visit to the beautiful medieval city of Girona • Walking tour of Tarragona, the ancient Roman capital of Iberia • Visit to the world famous monastery at Montserrat • Visit to Cava vineyard and discover the ancient art of wine making • Services of an experienced tour manager
Price includes: • Return rail connections available on selected dates from over thirty regional stations* • Return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from London St. Pancras International. Upgrades available at a supplement • Return coach transfer from Lille to your hotel (approx 1 hour) • Three nights bed and breakfast at a choice of quality three or four-star hotels in a superb location, right in the heart of the old preserved town • Guided walking tour of historic Bruges, arguably the most perfectly preserved medieval town in Europe • Visit to a traditional chocolatier • Visit to Ypres and a tour of the First World War battlefields • Services of an experienced tour manager
Or visit us www.bririviera.co.uk
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Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Prices are from, per person, based on two people sharing a twin room unless stated otherwise, and are applicable to selected departure dates. These holidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Single rooms available at a supplement. Some visa costs and local departure taxes may not be included. Prices and holidays are subject to availability and change, some holidays are subject to minimum passenger numbers. Images used in conjunction with Riviera Travel. *Supplements applicable for certain regional stations. Holiday organised and is subject to the booking conditions of Riviera Travel, New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffs DE14 1SP ABTA V4744 and ATOL 3430 protected, a company wholly independent of Local World. When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive such offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to other companies without your permission.
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£319 per person
RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW, RHS GARDEN WISLEY & HAMPTON COURT Departing 22 May 2014 from Bristol
The world’s most famous flower show returns with a kaleidoscope of horticulture of the highest quality, featuring the latest trends and designs from top garden designers, nurseries, plantsmen and exhibitors. We also visit the flagship garden of the RHS, enjoy over 60 acres of internationally celebrated formal Palace Gardens at Hampton Court, and spend time exploring Royal Windsor and London.
The price includes: • Private coach travel from your local area • Three nights’ stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast • Entrance to Hampton Court Palace Gardens • Entrance to RHS Chelsea Flower Show • Entrance to RHS Gardens Wisley • Free time in Windsor and London
4 days from
£229 per person
COLOURFUL CORNWALL ST IVES, PADSTOW & FALMOUTH
Departing 28 March 2014 from Bristol
Dazzling beaches, quaint fishing villages, flourishing gardens, delicious Cornish ice-cream and balmy temperatures – it’s easy to see why Cornwall is a perfect holiday destination. We take you to favourite places and hidden gems as seen on the ITV series ‘Cornwall with Caroline Quentin’ and ‘Doc Martin’ which stars Martin Clues, including the world famous port of Falmouth, the pretty resorts of St Ives and Penzance, and a 26 acre subtropical paradise. So join us for a relaxing break along Cornwall’s beautiful Riviera coastline.
The price includes: • Private coach travel from your local area • Three nights’ stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast • Visits to Padstow, Falmouth, St Ives, Penzance and Port Isaac • Entrance to Trebah Gardens
CLOVELLY & NORTH DEVON DELIGHTS
CHATSWORTH HOUSE & THE PEAK DISTRICT
Departing 11 July 2014 from Bristol
Departing 25 May 2014 from Bristol 4 days from
2 days from
per person
per person
£219
The north Devon landscape is a delightful mix of picturesque villages, remote moorland and spectacular coastline that borders the mighty Atlantic Ocean. On our 4 day break you can enjoy this stunning scenery as we visit some of the most beautiful areas, including the privately owned village of Clovelly, which is set in a steep hillside and known around the world for its history and beauty. We also spend time in the seaside villages of Appledore, Lynton and Lynmouth, and there’s the chance to see the Royal Horticultural Society’s Rosemoor Garden.
The price includes: • Private coach travel from your local area • Three nights’ stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast • Visits to Appledore, Lynton, Lynmouth, Barnstaple and Clovelly • Entrance to Clovelly
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0844 472 4545
£90
Chatsworth House is one of the UK’s best attractions, a treasure trove of history and artefacts in the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District, and in 2012 more of the house has opened to visitors than ever before. Our 2 day break includes entrance to the House and Gardens, one night dinner, bed and breakfast, as well as a tour of the Peak District - all at a fraction of the cost! All in all, this is a relaxing break at unbeatable value!
The price includes: • Private coach travel from your local area • One night stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast • Evening entertainment • Tour of the Peak District • Entrance to Chatsworth House and Gardens
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Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Prices are from, per person, based on two people sharing, are applicable to selected departure dates and may have been rounded up or down to the nearest pound. Any applicable discounts have already been deducted. These holidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Single rooms and regional departures are also subject to availability and a supplement may apply. Prices and holidays are subject to availability and change, some holidays are subject to minimum passenger numbers. Terms and conditions apply. Holidays are operated by various suppliers which are ABTA and/or ATOL bonded where applicable. These suppliers are independent of Local World. When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive such offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to other companies without your permission.