Travel Tuesday 29 October 2013

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Travel Tuesday

29 OCT 2013

MUSICAL BREAKS

SUMMER HOLIDAY Cliff Richard may not have any UK tour dates next year but he is playing Brussels in May. So why not make an early summer holiday out of it? And, staying closer to home, we’ve got an excursion to see Michael Bublé. See page 2 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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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Travel Tuesday MUSIC LEGENDS IN UK AND ABROAD

Take an early summer holiday to see Sir Cliff

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E’RE all going on an early summer holiday.

That is what you can sing if you catch our great trip to see pop legend Sir Cliff Richard in concert.

Although he may not be touring anywhere in the UK during the whole of next year, Sir Cliff is headlining a show on the Continent – in Brussels in May. His Still Reelin’ And A-Rockin’ show will be staged at the Euro capital city’s new Palais 12 indoor arena.

You can be there to enjoy a two-hour set of classic hits and rock’n’roll, including songs from Sir Cliff's 100th album, The Fabulous Rock’n’Roll Songbook.

The price includes coach travel, Channel crossings, two nights’ bed and breakfast in a hotel, and a seat at the Palais 12 to see the great man perfor m.

You will have an opportunity to visit the cobbled streets around the Grand Place. This is full of smart boutiques, cafes and shops selling Belgian specialities such as lace and chocolates.

That same evening, your coach will transfer you to the Palais 12, on the

outskirts of Brussels, for your fantastic Sir Cliff Richard Still Reelin’ And A-Rockin’ concert.

After a magical night’s entertainment, your coach will return you to the hotel. You will leave for home the following morning.

Sir Cliff is one of a trio of world-famous singers we have lined up for you.

In March, why not join our trip to see Michael Buble in Manchester?

If you missed the chance to see Michael this year – his London concert dates sold out rapidly – you really should book now to see him in Manchester next spring.

Backed by his Big Band, the chart-topping Canadian crooner will perform jazz standards and modern hits to conclude his European tour.

In April there is an opportunity to see Johnny Mathis in his Voice Of Romance concert. This is a great chance to join Johnny as he marks 58 years since his first recording.

The three-time Grammy-winning artist plays the NEC in Birmingham – and fans can expect a fantastic concert of his greatest, classic hits with a sprinkling of songs from his most recent album, Let It Be Me.

● Cliff Richard

● Michael Bublé

● Johnny Mathis

Two decades separate Johnny's first US number one, Chances Are, from his second, Too Much, Too Little, Too Late.

His performance in Birmingham promises to bring you jazz standards like the iconic Misty, plus country covers from his

latest album, pop ballads and much more.

On the way home on this two-day break there will be a stop in Stratford-upon-Avon.

In Stratford you can browse eclectic shops – from antiquarian booksellers to jewellers, chocolatiers and

cheesemongers – or wander along the historic lanes, and perhaps pay a visit to the birthplace of England’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare.

You will leave Stratford in the mid-afternoon, arriving back home by mid-to-late evening.

Music MICHAEL BUBLÉ IN CONCERT

JOHNNY MATHIS IN CONCERT

CLIFF RICHARD IN BRUSSELS

At the Manchester Arena, departing 4 March 2014

At the LG Arena, NEC Birmingham, departing 10 April 2014

At the Palais 12 Indoor Arena, departing 30 May 2014

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Enjoy a fantastic concert as ‘The Voice of Romance’, Johnny Mathis performs live for his many UK fans, singing many of his greatest hits.

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• Return coach travel from the local area • A ticket to see Johnny Mathis in Concert at The LG Arena, NEC Birmingham (£45 ticket face value) on Day One ( ticket upgrade available) • A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, or similar place of interest/shopping, dependent on your pick-up point on Day Two • One night’s bed and full English breakfast accommodation at a good quality hotel in the Midlands • The services of a tour manager

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See Michael Bublé backed by his Big Band perform standards and modern songs in an unforgettable concert at the Manchester Arena.

Return coach travel from the local area One night at a good quality Lancashire hotel Full English breakfast Michael Bublé ticket at the Manchester Arena (upgrade available for a supplement) • Return hotel-venue transfers • A visit to Trafford Park Shopping Centre on Day Two • The services of a tour manager

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Join Cliff Richard in a spectacular Still Reelin’ and A-Rockin’ concert including songs from his November 100th album release, The Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll Songbook at Brussels’ Palais 12 indoor arena.

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Return coach travel from the local area & channel crossings Two nights’ at a good standard hotel Continental breakfasts A ticket for Cliff Richard in concert (upgrades available for a supplement) Return hotel-venue transfers Visit to Brussels The services of a tour manager

Air package from Bristol available from £449 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)

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Travel Tuesday FESTIVE FUN

See in the new year twice with our super Rhine holiday

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MAGINE what it would be like to do something really different to celebrate the new year.

Well, that is where we can help.

We have two great – but very different – ideas to help usher in 2014.

For starters, how about seeing in the new year not once but twice – by heading off on a spectacular five-day break in the Rhine Valley?

It is no ordinary break, either. It features exciting excursions and entertainment, including a fabulous Venetian ball to lead you up to midnight, followed by fireworks

and champagne to welcome in the new year.

The fun begins as you take the Eurostar out of London and head for Remagen on the Rhine. Remagen will be your base for the next four nights.

The next day, you will travel by train into the beautiful Ahr Valley to visit the walled city of Ahrweiler.

While there you can sample some of the fine wine for which this region is so famous.

The third day is New Year’s Eve – and it begins when you board the Vulkan Express for a nostalgic re-

turn train journey through one of the prettiest valleys of the Rhine to Engeln, while enjoying a glass of sparkling wine.

Then, at 7pm. the party will begin at your hotel with a Venetian costume ball. Costumes are optional but the best will earn the wearer a bottle of champagne.

A five-course gala dinner will be served, and there will be live music and dancing spread across the whole evening.

At midnight you can watch the fireworks display and toast the new year with a glass of champagne –

before celebrating the British new year at 1am, as the UK time is one hour behind Europe.

Day four enables you to relax at leisure or join a ramble around Remagen with a mug of mulled wine, before catching the train to Bonn – birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven.

After breakfast on the fifth day you will retrace your route to Brussels and join Eurostar for the return journey to London.

If you do not want to travel abroad to celebrate, we can whisk you off to London for the New Year’s Day

parade. This forms part of a three-day trip which also includes visits to Oxford and Windsor.

On this fantastic break, we have brought together everything you need to relax and enjoy this special time of year.

Visit Oxford – described as the city of dreaming spires – and the riverside town of Windsor, renowned for royal connections.

Then celebrate New Year’s Eve in a comfortable hotel with sumptuous food, and dancing, before heading to London on New Year’s Day for the spectacular parade.

New Year THE LONDON NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE, OXFORD & WINDSOR Departing 30 December 2013 Coach travel from Bristol

RHINE VALLEY NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Departing 29 December 2013 Rail travel from your local area for just £39

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If you haven’t already made plans for the New Year then take a look at this fantastic break – we have brought together everything you need to relax and enjoy this special time of year with sumptuous food and dancing in our hotel, visits to Oxford and Windsor, and the chance to see the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Day Parade in London, a spectacular event with a carnival atmosphere to match!

Price includes: • Private coach travel from your local area • Two nights’ bed and cooked breakfast • Three course evening meal on day one

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• New Year’s Eve dinner and dancing • Visits to Oxford and Windsor • Visit to London for the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Day Parade

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Enjoy an exciting cocktail of excursions and entertainment, with included tours by rail and all the traditions you would want for a traditional New Year celebration!

Price includes: • Return Eurostar to and from London St Pancras International to Brussels • Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast, accommodation in Remagen • New Year’s Eve Venetian Night Costume Ball with five course Gala dinner, live music and dancing

For more information on The London New Year’s Day Parade, Oxford & Windsor visit:

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• Wine tasting in the Ahr Valley • Return journey on the Vulkan Express • Midnight fireworks display and a glass of champagne • Tour of Remegan with mulled wine • Visit to Bonn

or for more information on Rhine Valley New Year Celebration visit:

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Our Opinion…

Our Travel Team has journeyed extensively around the world, experiencing a whole host of sights and sounds, cultures and traditions, history and architecture. Here is a selection of handpicked favourites, just for you, and some great holidays that will enable you to experience them for yourself…

Budapest is a wonderful city of two halves: take a funicular ride to the Castle District of Buda, head to Mátyás Church, an amazing white building that seems to gleam in the sun, its tiled roof is an artwork in itself. From Fisherman’s Bastion there are spectacular views across the roof of the Calvinist Church, to Pest’s Parliament Building, St Stephen’s Basilica and beyond. In Pest, start at the Neo-Gothic Parliament Building that sits right on the river bank, wander past the memorial statue of Imre Nagy, martyr and Prime Minister during the Hungarian revolution; past Ronald Regan’s statue, erected in Liberty Square in honour of his role in helping end communism, and on to St Stephen’s Basilica which is equally as impressive by day as it is by night. The city has many cafes, restaurants and bars in which to enjoy a rest from your city exploration.

The Amalfi Coast stretches south from the Bay of Naples and winds its way between the Mediterranean Sea and the cliffs, past stylish towns nestled on improbable slopes, and lemon groves that make the region’s famous tipple, limoncello. It truly is a beautiful drive which offers incredible views and wonderful places to stop and explore. Sorrento lies at the westernmost point of the Sorrentine Peninsula and is a city that saw its heyday in the 18th century when the aristocracy of Europe built holiday villas on its cliff tops. More than 200 years later it still offers echoes of the past, coupled with splendid modern glamour, cobbled streets and tiny squares.

Heading east along the southern shore discover Positano, a pretty enclave that has become a magnet for celebrities, and Amalfi itself, set in a suitably dramatic location at the foot of Mount Cerreto and centred around its Romanesque cathedral which watches over Piazza Duomo.

Last but not least, South Africa. Often referred to as ‘the world in one country’ it offers an extreme diversity of landscape, people, history and culture and a truly unique travel experience that should be on everyone’s must-do list.

A second visit to this amazing country did not disappoint, the safari experience is one of the main reasons for heading to this part of the world - the Kruger National Park is home to an incredible array of animals and birds including the ‘big five’ - game viewing is intensely moving and a successful day will leave you floating, in awe, on cloud nine. Cape Town, with its iconic Table Mountain, is a vibrant city and the perfect base for visiting the beaches, Winelands and the Garden Route.

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THE BLUE DANUBE - VIENNA, BUDAPEST & SALZBURG

Selected departures June to October 2014

Unwind on our magical river cruise and enjoy an escorted tour to imperial Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. See Bratislava ,Esztergom, Melk, Salzburg and unforgettable Vienna along the course of Eastern Europe’s mightiest river.

Price includes: • Flight from a choice of regional airports • Beautifully appointed four-star superior and five-star cabins with hotel standard beds, private bathrooms and river views on either the four-star superior Serenade 2 or five-star Lord Byron • Guided tour of Vienna, city of Strauss and home of the Hapsburgs • Live classical quartet recital on board • Visits to baroque Bratislava, capital of Slovakia and medieval Dürnstein where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned whilst returning from the Crusades • Cruise through the scenic Wachau, Austria’s premier wine region • Visit to Melk Abbey, central Europe’s most spectacular baroque monastery, and one of its premier academic institutions • Tours of Salzburg and Budapest • Explore the amazing basilica at Esztergom, Hungary’s oldest cathedral • Full-board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day • Services of an experienced cruise manager 8 days from

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POMPEII, CAPRI & THE BAY OF NAPLES

Selected departures April to October 2014 The Sorrento peninsula and the Bay of Naples is simply one of the most beautiful corners of Europe, attracting visitors for centuries in search of its outstanding scenery, tranquillity and some of the most wondrous ‘sights’ from throughout history. Add the excellent food and wine, plus the Italians themselves with their legendary love of life, and you have all the ingredients for a wonderful tour.

Price includes: • Return flights to Naples from Bristol or London Gatwick, other airports also available • Seven nights in a choice of three and four-star hotels in Sorrento with breakfast and dinner • Walking tour of Sorrento, one of Italy’s most beautiful coastal towns • Cruise to the stunning island of Capri, home of the Roman Emperors • Visit to the magnificent volcano of Vesuvius • Visit to Naples with its Archaeological Museum • Guided tour of Pompeii, a city frozen in time • Tour of the Amalfi coast – one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world • Visit to Ravello – setting for Wagner’s opera Parsifal • Services of an experienced tour manager

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SOUTH AFRICA

Selected departures January to November 2014 A tour taking you into the very heart of South Africa, exploring its unique history, amazing wildlife, truly breath-taking scenery and vibrant cities, all complemented by its excellent cuisine and wines.

Price includes: • Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow • Staying in excellent quality three and four-star hotels on a bed and breakfast basis, including two lunches and three dinners • Full day guided safari in the Kruger National Park, one of the world’s premier game reserves • Tour of the legendary Zulu War battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift, immortalised in the classic film ‘Zulu!’

• Go whale watching in Hermanus (depending on season) • Stay in the heart of the fabulously beautiful Western Cape’s Winelands, experiencing a cellar tour and tasting at a 300-year old wine estate • Visits to the legendary Cape of Good Hope and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in Cape Town • Visit to Johannesburg’s Apartheid Museum • Stay three nights in cosmopolitan Cape Town • Visit the awe-inspiring Blyde River Canyon, the third largest in the world • Option to stay a night in a tented safari camp and experience a sunrise bushwalk with an experienced ranger • Services of an experienced tour manager

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