Travel Tuesday 15 October 2013

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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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GO WEST, GO EAST From the exotic delights of the Far East to the thrills of the west coast, our China and USA trips cover all bases 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.

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Travel Tuesday EAST AND WEST

East meets West with trips to China and USA

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AST or West, whichever direction you select, we have some great trips in China or the United States. China has fascinated the western world for centuries, courtesy of its vast lands and almost unimaginable wealth and today is in the middle of an astonishing transformation.

Travel with us to Beijing, with the spectacular Imperial Palace at its heart. Collectively called the ‘Forbidden City’, it contains a staggering 9,999 rooms. Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest plaza and final resting place of Chairman Mao, holds a staggering 600,000 people.

The immense Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven are stunning in their simplicity and laden with symbolism. Beyond the city lies the 4,000-mile Great Wall, the largest structure ever built by man.

Travel to Xian, already a worldclass city before even the Roman Empire was founded. It houses the extraordinary 6,000-strong Terracotta Army. First discovered in 1974 by farmers digging a well, the life-size warriors all have their own individual features. They’ve guarded the tomb of the first Qin Emperor for more

than two millennia.

Guilin has some of China’s most breath-taking scenery. Beautifully set around four lakes and two rivers, it’s surrounded by stunning views.

And in Chengdu, you’ll see some of the world’s most endangered and enchanting animals – Pandas.

Add a relaxing three-day cruise on the Yangtze and a trip to Shanghai, China’s wealthiest city, and you will have enjoyed a remarkable journey of discovery of one of the world’s most ancient cultures.

Fly West with us and we will whisk you off to California and the Golden West from London Heathrow.

Visit the sophisticated metropolis of San Francisco and the iconic Grand Canyon. See Monument Valley, whose towering sandstone pillars are immortalised in countless Westerns; the Painted Desert; Yosemite; the astonishing national parks of Bryce Canyon and Zion; and the lofty snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Put world renowned destination cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas i8nto the mix and you have a destination that simply cannot be matched.

● Beijing’s fascinating and ancient Forbidden City

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CALIFORNIA & THE GOLDEN WEST

GRAND TOUR OF CHINA

Selected departures March to October 2014

Selected departures March to November 2014

This tour is a remarkable journey of discovery of one of the world’s most ancient cultures, aspects of which are almost beyond our comprehension, blended with a remarkably stunning topography and a staggering pace of modernisation.

An outstanding tour exploring Western USA’s world-famous National Parks, intriguing native Indian history, amazing desert landscapes, lush forests, the lofty peaks of the Sierra Nevada and including its pulsating and unique cities.

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• Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow • Stay in hand-picked four-star hotels with daily breakfast and thirteen meals included • Enjoy our five-star Yangtze River Cruise through the breathtaking Three Gorges, including full-board • Travel through the world’s largest ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam • Visit the amazing Forbidden City • Marvel at the exquisite Temple of Heaven and the imperial gardens at the Summer Palace in Beijing • Tour old Beijing’s historic quarters by cycle rickshaw

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• Visit the astonishing Great Wall of China • See the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and the lesser known underground museum • Watch the baby pandas at the Chengdu Panda Research Centre • Enjoy the bright lights and shopping of Shanghai • See the man-made wonder of the Longshen Rice Terraces • Cruise the Li River surrounded by thousands of limestone peaks • Option to visit one of China’s unspoilt water villages in the Yangtze River delta • Escorted by an experienced tour manager

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• Return direct scheduled flights from London Heathrow • Experience the stunning beauty of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park and Yosemite National • Stay in hand-picked three and four-star hotels Park. Our overnight stays and visits are carefully timed • Stay three nights in cosmopolitan San Francisco, America’s to see these awe-inspiring sights when the light displays favourite city, dominated by the instantly recognisable them at their most beautiful Golden Gate Bridge • Enjoy a superb optional helicopter flight over the Grand • Guided tours of Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco Canyon • Visit and stay in glitzy Las Vegas – the ‘Entertainment • Escorted by an experienced tour manager Capital of the World’ • Visit timeless Monument Valley, immortalised in so many classic ‘westerns’

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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. 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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Travel Tuesday STAYCATIONS

Walking in a winter wonderland at London Christmas fair

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OME is where the heart is and we have a hat-trick of special British-based breaks this week. Head for London for the first one – the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.

Located in one of the greatest city parks in the world, it is transformed into the city’s most spectacular Christmas destination - complete with fairground rides, a world-class circus, a Christmas Market, the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink and an exclusive snow and ice exhibition.

There is so much to enjoy even if you just walk around the park to

enjoy the magical atmosphere.

We also visit London where you can enjoy some sightseeing or take advantage of your time in one of the shopping capitals of the world and start ticking off the Christmas list.

If nostalgia’s your thing, then join our trip for a Haworth 1940s weekend.

Step back in time to experience Britain in the 1940s.

Your holiday begins with coach travel to York.

Next day you travel to Haworth where, for more than 10 years, locals and visitors have dressed up in 1940s

clothing to enjoy a wide range of nostalgic events in this Yorkshire village, sited on the edge of the Pennine moors.

You could well be forgiven for believing you’ve stepped onto the set of Dad’s Army. Military and civilian vehicles will be driving around, sandbags will be scattered about and the streets will be thronged with forces personnel, tradesmen, civilians and members of the Home Guard.

Don’t be surprised if the drone of an engine belonging to a Spitfire or Lancaster draws your attention to

the skies; the RAF have previously carried out a flypast at this annual event.

Or why not stay closer to home and head west down the M5 for our Cornish Tea, St Ives, Padstow & Falmouth four-day break.

The small fishing town of Padstow retains much of its old-world charm and tradition and is a great place to explore, where you want to browse the narrow streets or walk out to the headline for magnificent views.

Our stay also takes in Falmouth and Lizard Point.

Located at the entrance to the

third largest harbour in the world, this attractive town has many attractions. As well as streets full of shops, galleries, restaurants and pubs, the water is never far away and boats of every size can be seen along the waterfront.

St Ives and Penzance are also on the tour agenda, the former being, arguably the most popular Cornish resort, with its golden sand, clear ocean and variety of attractions. Its wonderful pure light has attracted artists since the 19th century and there are many well-known names associated with the town.

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HAWORTH 1940S WEEKEND

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Step back in time to experience Britain in the 1940s. In the Yorkshire village of Haworth we will be on the Home Front where air-raid sirens herald the throb of hostile enemy aircraft and the rationing of food, clothing and provisions is an accepted part of everyday living. Wartime memories don’t always centre on hardship and personal loss and as; the British spirit was renowned for its strength in the face of adversity, don’t be surprised to witness scenes of laughter, singing and dancing to those old wartime favourite tunes.

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• Private coach travel from your local area • One-nights’ stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast • Visits to York and Haworth

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Hyde Park, in the heart of London, is one of the greatest city parks in the world and in the run up to Christmas it draws even more visitors with its Winter Wonderland event – the city’s most spectacular Christmas destination.

Complete with fairground rides, a world-class circus, a Christmas Market, the UK’s largest outdoor ice rink and an exclusive snow and ice exhibition, there is so much to enjoy even if you just walk around the park to enjoy the magical atmosphere. We also visit London where you can enjoy some sightseeing or take advantage of your time in one of the shopping capitals of the world and start ticking off the Christmas list. Whatever you choose, this is a festive favourite for all the family!

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Private coach travel from your local area One nights’ stay with three course evening meal and cooked breakfast Visit to London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Free time in London

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Cornwall is the ideal holiday destination, renowned for its spectacular coastal scenery, delicious local food and award-winning attractions. It is also a place of fascinating myths and legends, which are deeply woven into the Cornish history. Join us as we uncover some of these highlights and visit places featured on the ITV series ‘Cornwall with Caroline Quentin’, including the only city in the county, the most southerly point of the British mainland and the home of English Tea, where you can enjoy an exclusive tour of one of the finest private gardens in the country followed by tea and biscuits.

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Private coach travel from your local area Three night stay with three course evening meals and cooked breakfasts Visits to Padstow, Falmouth, Lizard Point, St Ives and Penzance Garden Tour and View Tea Plantation at Tregothnan Estate

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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.

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INDIA’S BEAUTIFUL SOUTH Departing January, March, May, October and Novmber 2014 Journey to India’s far southwest, to discover and explore an extraordinary corner of the world, called - with some justification ‘God’s Own Country’ by its inhabitants, and an idyllic, tropical land of ancient trading ports, labyrinthine backwaters plied by traditional ‘houseboats’, forested uplands dotted with churches, temples and tea and spice plantations.

Our exceptional value holiday begins in old Kochi - formerly Cochin - set between the Arabian Sea and the languid Keralan backwaters.

Here you’ll enjoy a tour of the historic, distinctly European quarters of the city, see first hand the famous Chinese fishing nets that are one of Southern India’s most iconic images, and have the chance to experience a traditional Kathakali dance performance.

Moving inland, you’ll then enjoy a night on a traditional thatched kettuvallam houseboat – another unique experience – before you head into the misty mountains and the protected Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, home to elephants and rarely glimpsed tigers and leopards.

Visits to the sacred city of Madurai, with its astounding temples and Hindu ceremonials, and to the idyllic, verdant tea-growing hill station of Munnar are full of memorable highlights, before this wonderful tour of one of India’s most enthralling corners is completed with a final night in back in colonial Cochin.

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• Return scheduled flights from Manchester and London Heathrow, via Dubai, to Kochi • Air-conditioned coach travel throughout • Eight nights’ half-board accommodation in good standard hotels • One night’s full-board accommodation on a traditional thatch-roof ‘Kettuvallam’ houseboat • A traditional Kathakali dance performance • Guided tours of Kochi and Madurai • Lunch in a traditional rubber plantation • Lunch in Periyar • Guided walk through Periyar spice plantation • Visit to a working tea plantation and the Tata Tea Museum, Munnar • Services of a friendly, professional tour manager

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This wonderful, week-long touring holiday combines a three-night stay overlooking the glorious Bay of Naples with four nights in the Tuscan Hills. Included guided tours to some of Italy’s greatest sights and renowned cities, including Vesuvius, ancient Pompeii, The Amalfi Drive, Florence, Orvieto and Rome, all make for a memorable holiday.

• Return flights to Italy direct from Bristol • Three nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at the three-star Hotel Villa Serena in Castellammare di Stabia • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at the three-star Hotel Santa Chiara in Chianciano Terme • Visits to Pompeii and a journey along the Amalfi Coast • Tour to Montecassino • A trip to Assisi • Visit to Florence • A day in Rome • Return airport to hotel transfers • One suitcase allowance per person • The services of a tour manager in resort

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This tour, based in an excellent four star, includes a host of highlights, all set against the lakes, mountains and stunning coastline of this breathtakingly beautiful corner of Ireland.

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Killarney National Park in a jaunting car and by boat, tour the fabled ‘Ring of Kerry’ and stunning ‘Dingle Peninsular’, and gain a fascinating insight into rural Irish life with a visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.

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• Return flights to Cork from Bristol • Five nights’ dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the four star Meadowlands Hotel, Tralee • A jaunting car trip and cruise on Loch Leane • A tour of the Dingle Peninsular and entrance to the Blasket Island Heritage Centre • A visit to Adare • A visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (entrance payable locally) • A tour of the Ring of Kerry • Coach travel throughout your time in Ireland • One suitcase allowance per person • The services of a tour manager

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)

India’s Beautiful South – INK Classic Italy – ICK Ireland’s Beautiful South West – FJC The Isle of Man – IMA

Here’s your chance to visit this magical, unspoilt part of Britain with its crystal clear air, breathtaking scenery, stunning beaches and a pace of life that’s unique. Enjoy a full sightseeing programme in the company of a local guide who knows and loves the Island and have a break to remember.

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• Return coach travel and ferry crossings • Three nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation in one of the three star Sleepwell Hotels in Douglas • Entertainment on one evening • Two round the island tours (one full-day, one half-day) accompanied by a local guide • Entrances to Cregneash Folk Village, Grove House and the Laxey Wheel

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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. Operated by Newmarket Promotions/Air Holidays Ltd. ABTA V787X/V7812, ATOL protected 2325. Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply. Terms and conditions apply. 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. *Book by 31 Oct 2013 for a £25pp discount on 2014 Air holidays. Quote promotional code 7P9TX5. Offer subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any time. Prices shown include savings.