Cruise Travel Magazine | INTO THE BLUE 27 | Sept/Oct 2018

OCEANS APART

NORWAY, BY IONA

ALL BY MYSELF

36 HOURS IN HAMPSHIRE

Snooze at Southampton's hot new address

A P&O Cruises exclusive with Paul Ludlow

Travelling alone? You're in good company

Start your holiday early and in style

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CHASE THE SUN SWAP YOUR WINTER WOOLLIES FOR OUR PICK OF THE BEST WINTER WARMERS

EXCLUSIVE

PAUL THEROUX Speaks exclusively about the romance of cruising

Chris, dietician, feasts his eyes

Ready to holiday like never before?

P&O Cruises have learned a lot over the years about guests’ hopes, dreams, ‘best bits’ and bucket lists. And we’re excited to say they've quite literally taken them all on board. Introducing Iona – arriving in May 2020. A chance to invite the great outdoors in, dive into the local culture one moment and relax with ever-changing views the next.

So, yes; Mary, you can now enjoy an infinity pool as you sail through the majestic fjords! Lisa, you’ll love the Grand Atrium with its three floors of glass and incredible views from the coffee house. Michael; don’t miss the brand-new skiing excursion. And James? Some dreams are meant to stay that way...

Iona. Debuting in the Norwegian Fjords from May 2020.

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WELCOME

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ND SO a summer of heatwaves and

World Cup hopes comes to an end, cooler mornings and darker nights taking its place. With autumn comes cosy nights on the sofa, the best of which are spent with the laptop on your knee or brochures in hand looking for your next holiday.

Early September saw the ever-anticipated launch of new Summer 2020 Cruise Collections from P&O Cruises and Cunard, each filled with endless opportunities for adventure, rest and relaxation on the high seas. We also discovered that new P&O Cruises ship Iona will sail seven night itineraries in Norway, one of my favourite parts of the world. Turn to page 62 for the inside scoop on how Iona will make that spectacular scenery the star of the show.

This edition of Into The Blue also brings an exclusive interview with godfather of travel writing, Paul Theroux, plus an article that explores the reality of solo travel. We review the Southampton Harbour Hotel and bring our ‘36 Hours in…’ feature to Hampshire, sharing our tips for your pre-cruise stay.

Finally, we’re looking at the winter warmers that’ll bring some much-needed vitamin sea to sun-starved skin once the cold weather hits.

Which place in the sun is on your wishlist?

I hope you enjoy reading.

Yours sincerely

Michael Wilson Managing Director

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NEWS 08. CRUISE NEWS

FEATURES 18. CHASE THE SUN

Swap your winter woollies for our pick of the best winter warmers 30. TELLING TALES

We talk the luxury of travel and time with Paul Theroux

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38. ALL BY MYSELF

Tempted to go it alone? You're in good company 46. RIVERS OF CHANGE

Introducing AmaMagna; not just another river cruise ship

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62. NORWAY, BY IONA

It's the ship they're all talking about and we've got the exclusive 72. OCEANS APART

Stay the night at Southampton's hottest new address

REGULARS 06. DESTINATION INSPIRATION

The livin' is easy in Key West 12. CASE CONTENDERS

Save space for travel-ready tech 51. READ ALL ABOUT IT

Lose yourself in our favourite travel tomes 68. 36 HOURS IN HAMPSHIRE

Start your sailing from Southampton in style 80. FAVOURITE FOUR

Holidays are coming on Christmas cruises 98. CULINARY CORNER

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DESTINATION INSPIRATION

Key WEST 6

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The livin’ is easy in Key West, where paradise looks like cream conch houses dappled with the shade of swaying palms. The Key Lime Pie is sweet and the margaritas are salty, a laziness in the air whispering ‘this is the life…’

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NEWS

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STAY ON TOP OF THE LATEST CRUISE AND DESTINATION NEWS

September/October 2018

RISE IN BRITISH RIVER CRUISERS

The number of Britons taking a river cruise has risen by 21% year-on-year, according to new figures released by CLIA UK & Ireland.

The UK river cruise market reached 210,400 passengers in 2017, compared to 174,400 in 2016 and 129,700 in 2012. The average length of a river cruise has risen from 6.7 days to 7.7 days as cruisers look to embark on longer itineraries. The Nile has seen a notable increase in passenger numbers, growing just over 16% since 2016. Even more noticeable was an upsurge in Britons cruising India’s rivers, with 27% more Britons taking a cruise there compared to 2016.

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AZAMARA CHRISTENS PURSUIT A ZAMARA CLUB CRUISES has christened

Azamara Pursuit at an official naming ceremony in Southampton.

Godmothers Ellen AsmodeoGiglio, executive vice president and chief revenue officer of AFAR Media, and Lucy Huxley, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly, were on hand to send two bottles of champagne smashing against the ship’s hull in unison in the traditional good luck blessing.

Azamara Club Cruises announced its purchase of P&O Cruises Adonia in September 2017 and the subsequent rebranding of

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the ship as Azamara Pursuit. The ship’s transformation started with an extensive refurbishment in the Bahamas, including mechanical upgrades and exterior paintwork, before it crossed the Atlantic to Belfast for a dry dock period.

Described as ‘hotel upgrades’, the renovation saw a team of 650 people transform the interior.

Pursuit emerged with 351 cabins and additional suites, with a capacity of 702 passengers; marginally more than sister ships Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. While it accommodates more guests, Azamara Pursuit retains the same neutral yet sophisticated styling as its fleetmates.

Pursuit will sail to various destinations that are firsts for the Azamara fleet, including South America. In total, the ship will visit 60 destinations unique to the fleet over the coming season.

NIEUW STATENDAM COMPLETES SEA TRIALS

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IEUW STATENDAM, THE

second ship in Holland America Line’s Pinnacle Class, has completed its sea trials.

A routine testing phase in the shipbuilding process, sea trials are designed to test a ship’s mechanics and systems on open water before it welcomes passengers. Speaking about the important stage in the run up to the ship’s anticipated launch in December this year, Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line, said:

“The sea trials are a highly anticipated milestone for any new-build because it takes us one step closer to delivery, and we’re thrilled that Nieuw Statendam gave a strong performance out in open water.”

He continued: “There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Nieuw Statendam and the innovations we’re introducing onboard. The ship is going to have an exciting debut in early December.”

As sister ship to the Koningsdam, the 2,666-passenger Nieuw Statendam will share many of its signature features including Billboard Onboard and Dinner at the Culinary Arts Center. It will also feature a number of exclusive fleet-first spaces. The ship will cruise the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale in its inaugural season, before spending summer 2019 in Northern Europe, Iceland and the Mediterranean.

VIKING CRUISES BECOMES ADULT-ONLY Viking Cruises has announced that it will no longer accept guests under the age of 18 on its river cruise ships.

has described the cruise line’s determination to create a cruise experience specifically with adults in mind.

While the cruise line has always focused on adult-targeted versions of river and ocean cruising, the minimum age for its river cruise itineraries formerly stood at 12. Viking Ocean Cruises already limited its sailings to passengers aged 18 years and above.

“We are proud of what we are not,” he said at the launch of the fifth Viking Ocean cruise ship, Viking Orian, in June.

In the past, Viking chairman Torstein Hagen

“No children under 18, no umbrella drinks, no photographers and so forth. By peeling off all these things, we make it a much more quiet experience.”

PRINCESS CRUISES NAMES NEW SHIP Princess Cruises has revealed its fifth Royal-class ship will be named Enchanted Princess.

Following her scheduled launch in June 2020, Enchanted Princess will become a sister ship to Royal Princess, Regal Princess, Majestic Princess and Sky Princess. She will be followed by a sixth Royal-class ship in 2021.

Princess Cruises also has an order for two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) ships to be delivered in 2023 and 2025, bringing its total new ship order to five ships in six years. The fleet currently operates 17 ships in more than 380 destinations.

Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises, said: “The name Enchanted Princess is captivating and conveys the elegance and grace of our new ship which will introduce more travellers to the pleasures and value of cruising.

“We are certain Enchanted Princess will exceed the expectations of our guests, ensuring they have the most memorable cruise.”

Enchanted Princess will sail European voyages, with itineraries on sale in early November.

SAVE OUR SEAS

It has never been more important for us to rethink our consumption of single-use plastics. Saving our seas means changing the way we use plastics, including the way we wrap this magazine. We love the seas we sail, so we’ve switched to a 50% thinner film, meaning 50% less waste and faster degrading.

It’s 100% recyclable too, so don’t forget to do your bit and recycle this magazine wrap at your local carrier bag collection point.

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A power bank has become a must as we turn to our mobiles for maps, photos, Ubers and more.

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Stay hydrated and do your bit for the planet with this stylish and sustainable bottle. A portion of profits are donated to the Sea Shepherd charity.

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The Aluminium Edition Carry-on £425.00 awaytravel.com

A suitcase designed to last forever and charge your phone is the future of hand luggage.

Leica C-Lux Digital Compact Camera £875.00 selfridges.com

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Gro-Hush White Noise Baby Calmer £14.99 johnlewis.com

Transmitting soothing white noise to keep baby relaxed on the go, this is a game-changer for long flights.

D-FantiX Misting Fan £17.99 amazon.co.uk

A portable fan with 2-in-1 misting and cooling action is heaven sent on red hot days in Mediterranean cities.

B&O Play H6 Leather Headphones £240.00 net-a-porter.com

With crystal-clear acoustics and soft beige leather these Bang & Olufsen headphones look as good as they sound.

KREAFUNK aFunk Bluetooth Speaker £99.00 amara.com

Music is a holiday must-have and this speaker is small enough for hand luggage yet big enough to pack a punch on the sound front.

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AQUACLASS® For the spa enthusiast, Celebrity Cruises AquaClass® staterooms are located close to the stunning Canyon Ranch® Spa, Solarium, Persian Garden, and on Solstice® class ships, the Relaxation Room.

These soothing staterooms feature a beautiful balcony and many in-room extras to help you relax, as well as exclusive access to speciality restaurant, Blu. Featuring a choice of healthy dishes for breakfast or dinner, with a little inspiration and plenty of flavour, it's intimately elegant, yet fresh and modern.

SUITE CLASS Suite Class is everything you could want from seriously indulgent accommodation. With an extensive range of special privileges including unlimited speciality restaurant dining, a luxurious VIP Lounge, complimentary premium drinks, a personal butler service, a round-the-clock concierge to take care of dining reservations, shore excursion bookings and much more - it is the ultimate address at sea.

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CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE SAILING DIRECT FROM SOUTHAMPTON Celebrity Cruises® are thrilled to announce that Celebrity Silhouette® is now based in Southampton, offering eight itineraries in 2018/19 - a first for this stunning Celebrity Solstice® class ship. For sheer convenience and a stress-free start to your holiday, these round-trip cruises from the UK simply can't be beaten.

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UNFORGETTABLE MEDITERRANEAN DESTINATIONS WITH CELEBRITY EDGE EDGE ENTERTAINMENT Poised to raise the bar on modern luxury travel to even greater heights, the entertainment on board is just as game-changing as the ship itself. On Celebrity Edge, guests will experience the brand’s most technologically advanced main theatre, the most production shows of any ship in the brand’s history, the largest cast of world-class performers on any premium cruise ship, and more entertainment venues than ever before.

The Theatre on Celebrity Edge throws away the curtain altogether, designed to blur the lines between the audience and performance. With four stage areas and three gigantic, moving projection screens, The Theatre offers an everchanging canvas for the productions.

The Club on Celebrity Edge is a progressive space that changes its persona throughout the day and night.

Explore spellbinding landscapes, uncover rich cultures and experience historical wonders; Celebrity Cruises Mediterranean sailings offer all this and more.

With coastlines on three continents, the Mediterranean Sea is the perfect crossroads between Europe, Asia and Africa, meaning that whatever your holiday style, you’ll find something to suit your tastes.

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Celebrity Cruises has infused entertainment throughout the ship. At the Rooftop Garden, guests can enjoy experiences such as the Rooftop Concert Series and the Garden Cinema Series, the next evolution of the brand’s Taste of Film experience that’s an under-the-stars movie experience with live musical performances.

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On Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Cruises are taking their fully customisable Camp at Sea programme to the next level for younger travellers of all ages with more than 500 activities, including Celebrity Cruises’ first youth coding experience at sea, its innovative STEM (Science/Technology/ Engineering/Maths) programme.

Not forgetting the iconic Eden, which will feature evolving and immersive entertainment as the space transforms from a “chillful” escape in the morning to “playful” in the afternoon and “sinful” at night.

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£2,916

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OCEAN VIEW

£2,092

OCEAN VIEW

£1,360

BALCONY

£1,503

BALCONY

£3,129

BALCONY

£1,845

£1,532

CONCIERGE

SOLD

CONCIERGE

£2,068

£1,755

AQUACLASS

£3,226

AQUACLASS®

£2,097

£3,637

SUITE

£7,097

SUITE

£3,688

CONCIERGE AQUACLASS

®

SUITE

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Alternative airports at a supplement.

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GREEK ISLES

ADRIATIC

ITALY & GREEK ISLES

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Fly from/to London, Barcelona, Palma De Mallorca, Messina, Mykonos, Piraeus (Athens), Santorini, Rhodes, Valletta, Barcelona

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OCEAN VIEW

£1,761

OCEAN VIEW

£1,299

OCEAN VIEW

£2,224

BALCONY

£2,372

BALCONY

£1,659

BALCONY

£2,758

CONCIERGE

£2,673

CONCIERGE

£1,804

CONCIERGE

£3,049

AQUACLASS®

£2,886

AQUACLASS®

£2,444

AQUACLASS®

£3,534

SUITE

£5,110

SUITE

£3,948

SUITE

£4,252

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CHASE

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HERE’S A LOT to love

about autumn. You can breathe a sigh of relief with the kids back at school, shirts white and shoes shiny, for now at least. Comforting knits make a comeback. Coffee is hot again, as it should be; none of this iced latte malarkey of summer. Comfort food is back on the menu and our favourite TV shows are back on the box.

Autumn is good.

But winter? Winter brings cold commutes and wind-whipped faces, feet wet and fingers icy.

There’s nothing quite like sinking your toes into warm sand when everyone at home is battling with their brollies. And there’s something to be said for sipping piña coladas with the sun on your skin as the rest of the UK shivers. The smug satisfaction that comes with soaking up some winter sun can’t be beaten.

Here’s where to find yours.

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DESTINATION FOCUS

LISBON

Rua Augusta Arch

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T

HE ALMOST CONSTANT presence

of sunshine means that Lisbon feels permanently tinged by the lazy haze of summer, something that is taken full advantage of in each of its vibrant districts. Life here is lived outdoors, from afternoons lost in the historic alleyways of Alfama, to effervescent evenings spent sipping port wine in one of Baixa’s mosaic-laden squares. Throw in Blue Flag beaches and grand architecture, and it becomes obvious that people head here for more than trams and Portuguese tarts.

That’s not to say that its signature custard concoction should ever be overlooked;

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a Pasteis de Nata or two serves as the sweetest reward for walking the seven hills of Europe’s second oldest city and most colourful capital.

After all that walking, you’ll be ready to rest your legs and the iconic yellow carriages of Tram 28 are always willing to oblige. Clattering along Lisbon’s streets since the 1930s, the tram travels the 4.5-mile route between the Martim Moniz and the Prazeres district, calling at Chiado and Baixa, along the historic hills of Alfama, Castelo and Graça, and on to Estrela, before terminating in the Campo de Ourique neighbourhood.

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LL OF AUSTRALIA is amazing

but there is something very special about Port Douglas.

Located an hour from Cairns isn’t just the great outdoors but the greatest outdoors; the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest competing for your attention. This is the only place on earth where two World Heritage listed-sites meet; your hardest task is deciding which to see first. The magical underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef might seem like the obvious option but don’t underestimate the charm of the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest living rainforest on Earth.

Venture beneath its canopy and you’ll discover the Mossman Gorge, pools of emerald water scattered with giant

granite boulders. It all adds up to some seriously enviable holiday snaps.

With no shortage of white sands, Australia is a haven for beach bums and you can take your pick from wild windswept coves and tranquil stretches.

In Port Douglas, all eyes are on Four Mile Beach. It’s everything you could hope for from a beach in a country where those strips of sand know how to attract a crowd.

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QUEENSLAND Sun Princess 21 Feb 2019 – 13 nights Fly from/to London, Sydney, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island, Sydney

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£2,251

Daintree Rainforest

Four Mile Beach

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BONAIRE

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F HOLIDAYS TO you mean the deepest

blue, it has to be Bonaire. The tiny picturesque isle some 50 miles off the coast of Venezuela has world-famous waters suggested to be the sole reason for 80% of visits. There’s a long list of Caribbean idylls claiming to be ‘one of the world’s top dive destinations’ but when an island embellishes its number plates with proclamations of ‘Diver’s Paradise’, you start to realise just how seriously they take their sea life.

Bonaire’s waters and reefs are pristine and the Caribbean island with a conscience intends to keep them that way. Bonaire has aggressively protected its reefs since the 1970s, when scuba diving became its most popular tourist attraction, establishing the Bonaire National Marine Park in 1979 and imposing a ‘Nature Fee’ on everyone entering the waters. The result of such

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diligence is a reef which thrives and is home to over 57 species of coral and more than 350 recorded fish species, making for what may well be the most amazing underwater world you’ll see in your lifetime.

Back on dry land, the shrimp-filled pools of Bonaire’s salt flats show off tens of thousands of coral-hued flamingos in all their glory at the Pekelmeer Flamingo Sanctuary. Bonaire is the Caribbean in technicolour. Its seas bluer, its marine life more vivid and its towns even more colourful than your average paint box port of call.

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£1,380

Atlantis, The Palm

DUBAI

Afternoon tea at Burj Al Arab

T

HE CAPITAL OF unapologetic

excess, Dubai doesn’t do a thing by halves and that is why we love it. This opulent Emirate is a foodie’s paradise, shopaholic’s sanctuary and beach seeker’s bliss, making it the perfect place for five-star winter sun. The fact that temperatures on a typical February day in Dubai can top 30-degrees doesn’t hurt either. Window shop for gold in incense-scented souks, tuck into an indulgently expensive afternoon tea at the top of the Burj Al Arab and take a camel ride into the desert for an evening beneath the canvas of a Bedouin tent, a sky full of stars just outside your door.

The beauty of chasing the sun to Dubai is that you can do almost anything you set your heart on here.

Adrenaline junkies can indulge their passion with sand buggies and sharkdiving, whilst shopaholics can lose hours in malls the size of small cities.

The fact that many of them are home to everything from indoor ski slopes to soaring waterfalls, theme parks and even zoos means the city is a hit with family cruisers too. Sip champagne cocktails at glitzy rooftop bars or slip into your smartest swimwear and head for immaculate beaches, all of them edged with exclusive cabanas. The cold climate of our home shores will be the last thing on your mind.

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DUBAI & ARABIAN GULF Oceana 8 Feb 2019 – 11 nights Fly from/to Manchester, Dubai (overnight in port), Manama, Abu Dhabi (overnight in port), Sir Bani Yas Island, Muscat, Khasab, Dubai (overnight in port) INSIDE FROM PP

£888

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Statue guard, Marble Mountains

Golden Bridge, Da Nang

DA NANG

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A NANG HAS literally got the

whole world in its hands after hitting the headlines with the Golden Bridge, a sweeping golden arch gripped by two enormous hands.

Elevated 1,400m above sea level and offering views over the beautiful Ba Na Hills, the one-of-a-kind bridge has become one of Vietnam’s mustsee attractions.

Da Nang has plenty to offer visitors aside from its billion-dollar bridge. While

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it sits between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, it is often overlooked by travellers and retains an air of mystery that will appeal to anyone keen to venture beyond the well-walked Vietnamese trails. The city itself is as innovative as any you’ll stumble across on your adventures in cutting-edge Asia but venture out of the city limits and you’ll find yourself in the Marble Mountains. Just south of the city, the five mountains include Thuy Son, its cavernous interior carved into some of the earliest Hindu and Buddhist sanctuaries.

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CHINA, VIETNAM & THAILAND Celebrity Constellation 1 Feb 2019 – 17 nights Fly from/to London, Baoshan (Shanghai), Hong Kong (overnight in port), Chan May (Hue/Da Nang), Phu My (Ho Chi Minh), Laemchabang (Bangkok) (overnight in port), Singapore (overnight in port) INSIDE FROM PP

£1,634

PRASLIN ISLAND

P

AINT A PICTURE of the way paradise

looks in your mind’s eye and it will look like Praslin Island. This isle in the Seychelles is heaven on earth, the place your imagination wanders to when the rain hits the window outside your office and you’d do anything for a holiday.

Time slows almost to a stop here, a relief when you’re kicking back on one of the Seychelles’ most beautiful beaches.

Anse Lazio is a permanent fixture on the ‘world’s best beaches’ lists year after year, a picture-perfect tip on the very northwest end of the island. Such constant acclaim means that the beach is by no means a hidden gem, but it never feels crowded; you’ll always find a space under the fronds of palms that fringe the white sands and you’ll never clash heads as you snorkel among the granite boulders that bookend the bay.

Praslin Island is a natural beauty and Vallée De Mai is a real Eden. A UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park is a mecca for twitchers, the Seychelles bulbul, blue pigeon and the endangered black parrot all spreading their wings in the canopy of the rare coco de mer palm that grows here.

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INDIAN OCEAN Boudicca 12 Dec 2018 – 16 nights Fly from/to London, Port Louis (overnight in port), Praslin Island, Victoria (Mahe, overnight in port), Cruising Silhouette Island, Zanzibar, Mamoudzou, Port Reunion, Port Louis INSIDE FROM PP

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Islands of the Caribbean with Fred. Olsen

The Caribbean is a melting pot of cultural influences, and each island of this extensive archipelago carries its own individual charm. Many visitors dream of white sandy beaches fringed with palms, crystal-clear waters, historic waterways and bustling towns, but rainforests, dormant volcanoes, colourful reefs, creole cuisine and toe-tapping music are also thrown into the mix.

A Caribbean cruise typically takes in the islands of Dominica, Jamaica, St Kitts, Antigua, Martinique, St Lucia and Barbados, as well as the chance to discover destinations further afield such as Belize, Honduras, Cuba, and Colombia’s Caribbean coast. From Grenada’s land of sugar and spice to the pick of one of Antigua’s 365 picture-perfect beaches – one for each day of the year – the Caribbean is a haven for total relaxation.

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Islands of the Caribbean

Islands of the Caribbean

The Eastern Caribbean

3rd January 2019 • 15 nights Fly-cruise – LGW/MAN Braemar • M1901

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Western Caribbean and Central America

The Eastern Caribbean

Caribbean, Central America & the Azores

2nd January 2020 • 15 nights Fly-cruise – LGW/MAN Braemar • M2001

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27th February 2020 • 30 nights Fly-cruise – LGW/MAN Braemar • M200506

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Fares are per person, based on twin occupancy of the lead-in twin room, subject to availability. Offers may be amended or withdrawn at any time without prior notice, are subject to availability & cannot be applied retrospectively. All bookings are subject to Fred. Olsen’s standard terms & conditions, available on their website & on request. Some ports may be at anchor, intermediate days are at sea. FOCL reserve the right to amend itineraries for operational reasons. Prices shown include APD, where applicable, and corresponding flight(s) with transfer(s) to/from the ship. E&OE.

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EXCLUSIVE

TELLING TALES PAUL THEROUX EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Paul Theroux is considered the godfather of travel writing, sparking our sense of adventure for decades with classics such as Deep South and Ghost Train to the Eastern Star. His insatiable appetite for travel will see him join some of the world’s most respected creatives on ‘The Tale of Tales’, Silversea’s 133-day World Cruise from San Francisco to London in 2019. Ahead of his time at sea, he spoke exclusively to Rebecca Martin for Into The Blue about the romance of cruising, the luxury of time and the belief that there really is no place like home.

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HILE FAMOUS FOR his

far-flung and often unplanned adventures around the globe, Paul Theroux is no stranger to the luxury of cruising, having recently sailed from Papeete to Auckland. As someone who has long encouraged us to disconnect from technology when travelling, to be in the moment and make new connections as opposed to keeping constant contact with home, how does he find the solitude of time at sea?

“The ideal cruise combines socializing with solitude. I can only read and write when I am uninterrupted – a voyage is ideal

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for concentrating on reading. On board you always see people with a book. But there are parts of the day when meeting people, dining together, having a drink with a friend is a welcome break. Many great writers wrote books on ships – Mark Twain, Jack London, Somerset Maugham.”

As well as the aforementioned literaries, Paul lists explorers such as Captain Scott amongst his greatest inspirations, those who crossed oceans and climbed mountains. Does he think that, to an extent, writers share that same innate sense of adventure and yearning to explore?

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“A novel is an inner journey,” says Paul, “an uncovering by degrees of what is in your imagination. It’s mainly a sedentary occupation – relieved of course when it takes place on a sea voyage. I began life wanting to be a traveller, and have always felt the need to get out of the house when I’ve finished writing a book. By ‘get out of the house’ I mean go to Africa, or India, or to a Pacific island. Lately I have been travelling in Mexico. But I nearly always travel with an idea of writing about it. I aspire to be that wide-awake person whom Henry James advised, “Try to be one of those on whom nothing is lost.”

“Travel at its best is not something hurried, but rather an experience of time as well as space,” says Paul. “The world is what it has always been – a theatre of events. In the past we were unaware of most of these events, or got the news late. These days the overload of information is daunting, and so intimidating, that a sea voyage is like a refuge from the worst of it – a refuge in which the passenger gets a better perspective of the world, and can verify events when the ship touches shore.”

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SAN FRANCISCO

COLOMBO

NUKU HIVA

MALE

RANGIROA ISLAND

Some might say that the World Cruise and time spent at sea still retains an air of romance, much like the train journeys that have inspired some of Theroux’s most noted works. Would he agree?

MAHE

PAPEETE (TAHITI)

MOMBASA

BORA BORA

ZANZIBAR

RAROTONGA ISLAND

“Yes indeed, because for one thing the experience of cruising does not have any of the anxiety and uncertainty of flying – and this is true also of train travel. You show up, climb aboard and off you go, in comfort. This relaxation improves your mood and adds to your ability to think about the journey, the wider world, and your place in it.”

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MOOREA ISLAND

NEIAFU VAVA'U GROUP

A World Cruise sees life steady to a slower pace, with more focus on immersive experiences ashore and leisurely sea days with a book than on ticking destinations off a list. Could it be that time has become the ultimate luxury?

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MAMOUDZOU NOSY KOMBA ISLAND

AUCKLAND

MAPUTO

SYDNEY

RICHARDS BAY

BRISBANE

DURBAN

CAIRNS

EAST LONDON

DARWIN

CAPE TOWN

KOMODO ISLAND

WALVIS BAY

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It would be easy to assume that Theroux has seen more of the world than most but rather than craving a return to familiar shores, he has in the past shared his belief that we can in fact become homesick for the places we haven’t yet been. So, where does he hanker after visiting that hasn’t yet made it on to one of his itineraries?

“As a writer, needing solitude and a routine, I am happiest when I am home with my wife. No foreign destination – no matter how exotic - can compare with a happy home. Perhaps an odd thing for a committed traveller to say, but it’s true.

There are many places I hanker to travel to (I have never been to Scandinavia, Bhutan, or the Galapagos), but I should say that one of the most enlightening experiences possible in travel is ‘The Return’ – after a long time, seeing how a country or a city has changed; because then you have some idea of what is happening to the world, for better or worse.”

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SAN JUAN TO BARBADOS

BARBADOS TO LISBON

SILVER SPIRIT (5908) - 14 MAR 2019 - 9 NIGHTS

SILVER SPIRIT (C5909) - 21 MAR 2019 - 25 NIGHTS

FLY FROM/TO LONDON, OVERNIGHT HOTEL STAY IN SAN JUAN, ROAD TOWN (B.V.I), GUSTAVIA (GUADELOUPE), MARIGOT (GUADELOUPE), DOMINICA, GRENADA, BEQUIA, BARBADOS

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FORT LAUDERDALE TO LONDON (TOWER BRIDGE)

FLY FROM/TO LONDON, OVERNIGHT HOTEL STAY IN SAN JUAN, ST. THOMAS, MARIGOT (GUADELOUPE), POINTE-A-PITRE (GUADELOUPE), GUSTAVIA (ST.BARTHÉLEMY), ST KITTS, ROAD TOWN (B.V.I), KEY WEST, FORT LAUDERDALE

FLY FROM/TO LONDON, FORT LAUDERDALE, ROAD TOWN (B.V.I), GUSTAVIA (GUADELOUPE), LES SAINTES (GUADELOUPE), ANTIGUA, ST. THOMAS, KEY WEST, FORT LAUDERDALE, NEW YORK, HALIFAX, ST JOHN'S (NEWFOUNDLAND), WATERFORD, LONDON TOWER BRIDGE

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Early Booking Bonus Programme offer valid on new, individual bookings made by 31 October 2018 on voyages departing on or after March 2019. Offer not valid for Full World Cruise 2018 and 2019. Guests will receive 10% savings on the Silver Privilege fare if paid in full by 31 October 2018. Silver Privilege Fares shown are in Pound Sterling per guest based on double occupancy of the lowest suite category available and reflect the highest saving available for each voyage. Bookings made before or after the promotional period will not qualify for the savings. Terms and conditions available on request. *On-board spend amounts are per suite.

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Sail further and delve deeper on these incredible EXC In-Depth Voyages.

Choose the lens through which you’d like to experience your cruise – be it arts and culture, photography, nature and science, food, history or onshore adventure – then enjoy fascinating lectures, interactive workshops with local artisans and memorable shore experiences that bring your focus to life. With itineraries ranging from 12 to 34 nights and the option to combine them into more leisurely holidays, these EXC In-Depth Voyages are travel at its most rewarding. Here are just a few ideas.

THE HOLLAND AMERICA LINE DIFFERENCE Mid-sized, elegantMaasdam carries just 1,250 guests Spacious staterooms and suites, many with a private balcony Nearly one crew member for every two guests Fine dining with casual to formal options Regional cuisine, “EXC” destination experiences and more Sumptuous Greenhouse Spa & Salon Long days and overnight stays in gorgeous cities

On the intimate Maasdam you’ll see the world in the most engaging, authentic and personal way.

20-NIGHT EAST INDIES & CORAL SEAS

21-NIGHT SPICE ISLANDS NAVIGATOR

24-NIGHT POLYNESIAN CROSSING

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21-NIGHT NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC ISLANDS ADVENTURE

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£2,299 £3,419 £1,899 £2,809 £2,449 £3,689 £3,199

DEPARTS:

6 Jan 2019

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FREMANTLE

7 Mar 2019

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14 Apr 2019

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SYDNEY

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SYDNEY

VISITS:

Geraldton (Australia), Exmouth, Broome, Kuri Bay, Darwin, Dili (East Timor), Komodo Island (Indonesia), Sulawasi, Celukan Bawang (Bali), Probolinggo (Java), Surabaya, Semarang.

VISITS:

Bintulu (Malaysia), Kota Kinabalu, Puerto Princesa (Philippines), Ujung Padang (Sulawasi, Indonesia), Dili (East Timor), Cairns (Australia), Alotau (Papua, New Guinea), Kitava, Conflict Islands.

VISITS:

Nuku Alofa (Tonga), Vava u, Alofi (Niue), Rarotonga (Cook Islands), Bora Bora (French Polynesia), Moorea, Papeete (Tahiti, overnight), Avatoru (Rangiroa), Fakarava (Tuamotu), Hapatoni (Tahuata, Marquesas), Taiohae (Nuku Hiva).

VISITS:

Cruise fares from: Interior £2,299 Ocean View £2,449 Lanai Stateroom £3,449 Vista Suite £4,799 Neptune Suite £8,049

Cruise fares from: Interior £1,899 Ocean View £2,049 Lanai Stateroom £2,999 Vista Suite £3,849 Neptune Suite £5,249

Cruise fares from: Interior £2,449 Ocean View £2,599 Lanai Stateroom £3,499 Vista Suite £4,449 Neptune Suite £6,749

Cruise fares from: Interior £3,199 Ocean View £3,509 Lanai Stateroom £4,409 Vista Suite £5,679 Neptune Suite £7,499

Eden (Australia), Milford Sound & cruising Fjordland National Park, Port Chalmers (Dunedin, New Zealand), Lyttelton (Christchurch), Kaikoura, Wellington, Gisbourne, Tauranga, Auckland, Mystery Island (Vanuatu), Easo (Lifou), Tadine (Mare), Ile des Pins, Noumea.

Terms & Conditions *All prices stated are cruise only or fly/cruise from London (please ask for regional supplements). Fares listed are in GBP Sterling. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy and include Taxes, Fees & Port Expenses. For more information about our stateroom categories and suite descriptions, to view deck plans and for full terms and conditions applicable to your cruise, please refer to the appropriate Holland America brochure. Offers have limited space and may be modified or withdrawn or sailing/departure dates may be substituted without prior notice. Other restrictions may apply. It is the responsibility of guests to ensure they have a full passport valid at least 6 months beyond the date travel is to commence. Visa's & vaccinations at an additional cost. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands

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The Extraordinary Worlds of Asia

THE SEABOURN DIFFERENCE IN ASIA ●

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Hand-selected itineraries include marquee ports and hidden harbours where larger ships cannot go Shore excursions to UNESCO World Heritage sites with enhanced content through Seabourn’s exclusive partnership Optional Ventures by Seabourn ™ double sea kayak and Zodiac tours in Senggigi, Komodo and Surabaya, featuring insights from Seabourn’s skilled Expedition Team

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“Caviar in the Surf ®” beach party and barbeque — in Ko Kood, Thailand.

Marina Day ✦ with complimentary watersports including water skiing, pedal boats, and windsurfing, in select ports Learn about regional cuisine on 'Shopping with the Chef' excursions in Ho Chi Minh, Halong Bay, Laem Chabang (Bangkok) and more. ✦

In select destinations, weather and conditions permitting

I N T I M AT E S H I P S | A W A R D - W I N N I N G C U I S I N E | O P E N B A R S & F I N E W I N E S | A L L S U I T E

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14-NIGHT THAILAND & VIETNAM Seabourn Ovation

22 Dec 2018 5°*, 19 Jan, 16 Feb; 2 Mar°; 21 Dec 2019 4°, 18 Jan; 15, 29° Feb 2020 Singapore, Laem Chabang (Bangkok, Thailand), Ko Kood, Sihanoukville (Kampong Saom, Cambodia), Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon, Vietnam, overnight), Da Nang (Hue), Halong Bay, Hong Kong

CRUISE ONLY FROM £4,499pp | FLY/CRUISE FROM £5,299pp °itinerary in reverse. *lead fare based on 5/1/19

14-NIGHT GEMS OF THE SOUTH CHINA SEA Seabourn Ovation

Explore the heart of Asia, where exotic meets the unforgettable on every leg of your journey. You’ll venture off the beaten path to capture experiences available only to those who arrive by sea.

Sail with Seabourn to vibrant cities, gilded temples and fascinating cultures, all in ultra-luxury Seabourn style.

2 Feb 2019*; 1 Feb 2020 Hong Kong (overnight), Xiamen (China), Hundred Islands (Philippines), Manila (overnight), Boracay, Coron, Puerto Princesa, Kota Kinabalu (Sabah, Malaysia), Singapore

CRUISE ONLY FROM £5,999pp | FLY/CRUISE FROM £6,799pp *lead fare based on 2/2/19

22-NIGHT MYANMAR, INDIA & ARABIA Seabourn Ovation 16 Mar 2019

Singapore, Phuket (Thailand), Thilawa (Rangoon, Myanmar, 2 nights), Cochin (India), Mangalore, Mumbai (Bombay), Muscat (Oman), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Sir Bani Yas Island, Dubai

CRUISE ONLY FROM £6,499pp | FLY/CRUISE FROM £7,199pp

18-NIGHT JEWELS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA Seabourn Sojourn 10 Apr 2019

Singapore, Kuantan (Tanjong Gelang), Sihanoukville (Kampong Saom, Cambodia), Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon, Vietnam, overnight), Da Nang (Hue), Sanya (Hainan), Hong Kong (overnight), Magong (Makung), Keelung (Taipei), Ishigaki (Japan), Shanghai

CRUISE ONLY FROM £6,499pp | FLY/CRUISE FROM £7,399pp

10-NIGHT GEMS OF THE JAVA SEA Seabourn Encore

12 Apr 2019*: 7 Apr 2020 Benoa (Denpasar, overnight), Slawi Bay (Komodo Island), Celukan Bawang, Probolinggo (Java), Surabaya, Semarang (Borodudur), Singapore

CRUISE ONLY FROM £2,699pp | FLY/CRUISE FROM £3,799pp *lead fare based on 12/4/19

25-NIGHT INDIAN OCEAN & ORCHID ISLES Seabourn Encore 9 Nov 2019

Dubai, Sir Bani Yas Island (UAE), Doha (Qatar), Muscat (Oman), Mumbai (Bombay, India), Mangalore, Cochin, Sabang (Pulau Weh, Indonesia), Phuket (Thailand), Porto Malai (Langkawi, Malaysia), Singapore, Semarang (Java), Surabaya (Indonesia), Probolinggo, Celukan Bawang (Bali), Benoa

CRUISE ONLY FROM £8,599pp FLY/CRUISE - Please Ask (air rates not yet available) Terms and Conditions: All fares are cruise-only or fly/cruise from London airports in £, for new bookings only, per guest, double occupancy. Please ask for flights from regional airports. Offers have limited space and may be modified or withdrawn or sailing/departure dates may be substituted without prior notice.

Subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. Information herein is accurate at time of printing.

Seabourn reserves the right to correct errors.

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FEATURE

ALL BY

MYSELF

Thinking about sailing solo? Relax, you’re in good company. More of us than ever are going it alone and it’s the best thing Rebecca Martin, Editor of Into The Blue, has ever done.

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Norwegian Fjords

Casino de Monte Carlo

Colosseum Rome

New Forest

HAVE FELT THE wind in my hair on

a RIB ride through the Norwegian Fjords and I’ve risked it all on red at the Casino de Monte Carlo. I’ve visited the Grasse perfumeries, florals in the rolling hills around them solely responsible for the Chanel No. 5 my mum has worn for as long as I can remember. I’ve toured the gritty underbelly of Rome’s Colosseum and I’ve walked the same red-carpeted steps as Julia Roberts in Cannes, albeit in a Topshop sundress as opposed to a floor-sweeping frock worth thousands. I’ve hacked through the New Forest on an unruly horse called Nina and I’ve slipped into a full-length

scarlet number to sip champagne in the family castle of a Scottish laird. So what, I hear you say, quit the bragging. My love for travel has gifted me some amazing experiences for which I will be eternally grateful but the crucial point to note is that I did all of the above alone. Always solo, sometimes when single, other times when not. For work and for play, all the while fuelled by a desire to see the world that doesn’t always align with the schedules of friends and family.

I’m no brave adventurer, hell I don’t even own a backpack. I like the home comforts of a nice hotel or ship and I’m a firm believer that there’s no such

thing as arriving at the airport too early, especially if it means starting my holiday with avocado and eggs on toast at a table for one, the first few pages of a holiday read my only company. My trusty navy Converse have walked more miles than I care to admit, though their battered appearance might well give the game away. I always forget to pack a hairdryer, a lack of travel companions serving as my saving grace when the humidity of a summer’s day on the French Riviera creates a halo of frizz Monica Gellar would admire. I almost always get lost and I can never quite remember whether I should pay the bill in the local currency

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or my hard-earned British pounds when the waiter hands me the card machine.

Most of my friends think I’m incredibly brave, my parents think I’m incredibly foolish.

I think they’re all right. But one thing I know is that I wouldn’t have had half the experiences I have done had I been too scared to go it alone. Travelling solo hurls you from your comfort zone and forces you to be braver and more resourceful.

You figure things out, whether that means chatting to the locals to find out which harbourside spot serves the best seafood or studying a metro map with painstaking

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Balmoral 22 Mar 2019 - 11 nights Southampton, La Coruña, Oporto (Leixões) Funchal (Madeira, overnight in port), Lisbon, Southampton

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Santa Maria on Ponza island

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concentration to make sure you’re headed to your hotel and not back to the same airport you just came from (based on a true story). It is terrifying and thrilling in equal measure and it leaves you feeling like you could probably take on the world. Or, at least, a little bit of it for somewhere between seven to 14 days.

While it might seem it at times, solo travel isn’t as unusual as you might think. According to ABTA, 12% of the UK population holidayed alone last year and 18% of over-65s have travelled alone in the last 12 months. In fact, the average solo traveller is 57; throwing caution to the wind and embarking on an adventure for one is no longer the reserve of the gap year kids. The growing trend for going it alone shows no sign of slowing, with searches for ‘solo travel’ tripling in the last decade according to Google. More of us than ever are taking to the seas solo too and the cruise lines are taking notice. Around 20% of Saga Cruises passengers travel alone and the cruise line caters for them well, with 100 solo cabins set to feature on their new ship, Spirit of Discovery. Norwegian Cruise Line has offered Studio cabins on all of its most recent ships, grouped together to encourage solo travellers to meet and with a dedicated lounge area in which they can mingle. More single cabins have been integrated into the Cunard and P&O Cruises fleets as part of recent refurbishment works, while Hebridean Island Cruises sets a sizeable 20% of its tiny 50-passenger capacity aside for single travellers.

Of course, the elephant in the rooms of resorts on land and the cabins of ships at sea is the single supplement. While the term still strikes fear into the hearts of solo travellers everywhere, myself included, cruise lines are becoming fairer with their fares. Fred Olsen, AmaWaterways and Hebridean Island Cruises regularly offer selected sailings with no single supplement, while Crystal Cruises charge a single supplement of 50%, rather than the usual double fare. Saga Cruises offer single rooms at no extra cost on selected sailings throughout the year, their chauffer service and dedicated solo travel experts making them one of the most enticing options for anyone planning to take those first tentative steps into holidaying alone.

Once you do make it on board, there is something so liberating about deciding what

Barcelona café

Hebridean Princess

Dancing in the Queens Room on QM2

The Plank on NCL Norwegian Getaway

you will do with your days, without anyone else to take into account. Wake at the crack of dawn and relocate to the pool without tiptoeing around a sleeping spouse or sleep in and order room service to your cabin, something that feels all the more indulgent after a night of star fishing. Duck out of the evening entertainment to sit and watch the sea from your balcony instead, leaving the curtains open when you go to bed because you want to see tomorrow’s port of call come into view and there is nobody to complain that the morning sun streams in too brightly. Dining at the same restaurant three nights in a row doesn’t matter when your appetite alone

is the only decider. In fact, the way they get to know your name and that you’ll be needing a table for one without even asking tends to be a welcome familiarity boost. When you venture ashore, it’s up to you whether you climb that mountain or decide that the only thing getting any exercise today is your credit card.

When you travel alone, you no longer tune out the hubbub around you, as you tend to when you’re with friends or family. Instead, those conversations overheard at dinner become your entertainment. Those random interactions give you the head’s up on the really hidden gems that wouldn’t ever have been on your radar were it not

for a chatty local intrigued by the lone traveller in a sea of couples and families.

Travelling solo encourages you to take everything in and with no distractions, it becomes the perfect time to put those niggling worries that have been whirling around in your head to bed. Because what better place to think things through than on a ship in the middle of the ocean, your Wi-Fi sporadic and time all yours to do with what you may.

So, next time you see the woman at a table for one on the harbourside, a glass of Sauvignon Blanc in one hand and a book in the other, rest assured that she isn’t lonely. She’s having the time of her life, all by herself.

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A beautifully elegant ship.

Queen Victoria has a warm and distinctive personality. Her many admirers are captivated by her classic grandeur combined with an unexpected feeling of cosiness, all wonderfully enhanced by a multi-million pound refit in 2017.

From the moment you step aboard, you are invited to do as much or as little as you please. Queen Victoria offers an incredible array of possibilities, whether you wish to be energetic or glamorous, whether you want to try new activities or to find your own quiet space.

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An exclusive view.

A world of wine.

The pinnacle of luxury.

Queen Victoria was the first ship in the world to offer private theatre boxes at sea. So settle into the best seats in the house, with champagne and chocolates to accompany the spectacular performances on stage.

Queen Victoria’s wine cellar is extensive, and you can join expert sommeliers to learn about some of the special vintages she carries. You could even join Cunard’s Voyage du Vin in 2019 to explore some of the finest old wine regions and learn the secrets of reds, whites and rosés.

Cunard’s Princess Grill and Queens Grill Suites epitomise the very best of Cunard. During her 2017 refit, Queen Victoria’s Grand Suites – the most lavish suites on board – received a fresh look with floor to ceiling windows, a snug room with TV and a walk-in wardrobe.

Evenings that sparkle.

Inspiring moments.

A blissful sanctuary.

Experience the effervescent Gin & Fizz concept in the Midships Bar. You’ll find a sophisticated choice of wines, prosecco, cava and champagne alongside premium gins and other spirits, all blended to create deliciously inspiring cocktails.

Courtesy of Cunard Insights, famous faces from the arts, politics, show business, sports and more, regularly step aboard to entertain guests during informative talks. And there are always opportunities to learn new skills, from watercolour painting to fencing.

Indulge in pure relaxation at The Royal Spa, where the steam rooms, exclusive pool and treatment menus offer complete tranquillity.

Escape to the hot stone beds, facing panoramic windows to provide probably the most relaxing view on board.

Commanding views.

Al fresco relaxation.

A literary retreat.

The Commodore Club is a real favourite among Cunard’s bars and lounges. Besides a comfortable, elegant atmosphere it also offers a glorious panoramic outlook across Queen Victoria’s bow – magical at sunset – and an extensive signature cocktail menu.

Extended during her 2017 refit, the aft Lido Sun Deck provides a perfect blend of sun and shade. It offers opportunities to dine outdoors, and a full drinks service – often with live entertainment – throughout the day and into the evening.

Queen Victoria’s calm, elegant library extends over two decks, linked by a spiral staircase.

Choose the latest bestseller, or plan your next adventure in the travel section. You’ll also find magazines and periodicals – as well as a daily crossword for a mental workout.

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Your Northern Europe adventure on Queen Victoria.

In 2019, Queen Victoria will offer a range of cruises from Southampton to the rugged landscapes of Norway’s fjords, the British Isles, Iceland and the Baltic. Full of stunning natural scenery, iconic capital cities and small quiet towns, your voyage provides an ever-changing visual delight.

Days of exploration combine with magical days aboard Queen Victoria allowing you to relax, indulge, mingle, or escape, and dine like royalty.

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Tallinn, Estonia

British Isles

Baltic Explorer

Norway and Northern Lights

12 nights

14 nights

12 nights

4 – 16 June 2019

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23 August – 6 September 2019

V921

16 – 28 November 2019

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Southampton > Sea Day > Glasgow (tours from Greenock) > Oban A M > Isle of Skye scenic cruising > Kirkwall > Sea Day > Dublin, Ireland > Liverpool > Cork (tours from Cobh), Ireland > Sea Day > St Peter Port, Guernsey A > Southampton

Southampton > Two Sea Days > Oslo, Norway > Sea Day > Klaipeda, Lithuania > Visby, Sweden > Tallinn, Estonia > St Petersburg, Russian Federation O > Sea Day > Gdansk (tours from Gdynia), Poland > Two Sea Days > Southampton

Southampton > Two Sea Days > Alesund, Norway > Sea Day > Tromso, Norway LE > Narvik, Norway LE > Sea Day > Stavanger, Norway > Sea Day > Southampton

Cunard Fares from £1,599 with $70 complimentary on board spending money or car parking or coach transfers

Cunard Fares from £1,619 with $80 complimentary on board spending money or car parking or coach transfers

Cunard Fares from £1,549 with $70 complimentary on board spending money or car parking or coach transfers

LE = Late Evening Departure M = Maiden Call O = Overnight Stay A = Anchor Port Destinations in italics are Cruise By/Transit Only Bold Port = Embarkation/Disembarkation port

Terms and conditions. Cunard Fares shown are per person in £ sterling based on two adults sharing the lowest grade of stateroom available (or single occupancy in a single stateroom), within the applicable stateroom type and are subject to availability. Fares for sole occupancy and supplementary fares are available on request. Fares and other information are correct at the time of going to print. Complimentary Cunard benefits apply to new bookings only and are not combinable with saver fares. The type and amount of complimentary benefit applied shall be at the absolute discretion of Cunard. The choice of benefits varies by voyage type. Complimentary on board spending money is valid on selected voyages of seven nights or more and applies to the first two guests sharing a stateroom. This can be spent on shore excursions, drinks, spa services and in the shops. On board spending money is non-refundable and non-transferable. For more details, terms and conditions, please speak to Bolsover Cruise Club.

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RIVERS OF CHANGE

A third of all river cruise ships in service today have been built in the last ten years but AmaMagna is more than just another new arrival.

AT A GLANCE Crew: Width: Guests: Year built: Length:

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70 22 m / 72 feet 196 2019 130 m / 427 feet

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IVER CRUISING IS the fastest growing

sector in the cruise industry and with so many ships poised to showcase Europe and Asia’s waterways to an ever-increasing audience, it takes something special to stand out in the sea of new arrivals welcomed in recent years. AmaMagna is that ship.

Describing his excitement and anticipation for the 2019 addition to the already exceptional AmaWaterways fleet, Rudi Schreiner, co-owner and president of AmaWaterways said: “I’ve had this unique ship on my mind for many years and am confident that now is the time to introduce my vision.”

More than just another new river cruise ship, AmaMagna is described as ‘a new destination on the Danube’. She’ll deliver the same worldclass service, five-star dining and authentic experiences AmaWaterways guests rave about, only – in their own words – ‘now there’s even more to love.’

Open-water Sports Platform

At almost twice the width of traditional river cruise ships, AmaMagna won’t just be the biggest ship ever launched by AmaWaterways but the largest river ship on the Danube bar none. In fact, she’s so big that the locks of the Rhine-Danube-Main canal can’t accommodate her. Instead of sailing to the Netherlands to have her interiors outfitted, as is the norm, she has instead been transported by container ship and will make a final voyage via cargo ship to the mouth of the Danube to commence her river cruising career in May 2019.

Danube River, Budapest

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Vienna sunrise

AmaWaterways were the first river cruise line to offer complimentary bikes to help guests explore cities independently

Anyone who values their space will be thrilled to hear that while AmaMagna may be twice the size of traditional river ships, she won’t accommodate twice the guests.

There will be just 98 standard staterooms on board, many of which will be some of the largest in river cruising (between 355 and 710 square feet) making them more akin to those on ocean ships. Suite guests will enjoy a number of benefits, including a mobile Wi-Fi device for unlimited Wi-Fi when exploring ashore. A combination of sprawling spaces and intimate pockets will deliver relaxation in spades as the ship sails the storied Danube River, dipping into timeless cities such as Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

But size isn’t everything. AmaMagna brings so much more to the table than a few extra feet. There’s more locally-inspired cuisine to whet your appetite than ever, including the new Al Fresco Restaurant and Jimmy’s Wine Bar Restaurant.

Prague

AmaWaterways were the first river cruise line to offer complimentary bikes to help guests explore cities independently and they’ll take things a step further on AmaMagna, with the introduction of an open-water sports platform too. Never before seen on a river ship, the platform will offer guests complimentary use of equipment such as zodiac boats and canoes. There’ll also be the chance to join in with further river-bound activities such as Sundowner sailings along the Danube.

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Main restaurant

Suite

Bathroom

Sun Deck swimming pool

There’ll be a large Sun Deck swimming pool, plus a dedicated Health & Wellness Studio at the rear of the ship, where professional Wellness Hosts will lead fitness classes and health and wellbeing-related lectures. Optional golf excursions will also be offered on selected sailings as part of a focus on wellness and development set to transform the way we river cruise.

AmaMagna will also bring romance to the river with its exclusive ‘Renewal of Vows’ package.

“Ama originates from ‘Amor’ or love, and we are honoured and overjoyed to celebrate the love stories of our guests on board AmaMagna, our most luxurious ship to-date,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-owner of AmaWaterways.

“Sharing dream travel experiences can be one of the most romantic things to do together as a couple, and on AmaMagna, we look forward to offering some personalised ‘surprise and delight’ moments, creating unforgettable memories for our guests.”

The £351 package will include everything from a symbolic ceremony and couples massage to a Sundowner excursion with champagne on AmaWaterways’ unique private vessel.

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FLIGHTS

INCLUDED

ROMANTIC DANUBE AmaMagna 30 Jun 2019 - 7 nights

Fly from/to London, Vilshofen (Passau) (overnight in port), Linz, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest (overnight in port)

FARES FROM PP

£3,248

“We’ve expanded the options for our guests by incorporating exceptional epicurean adventures, and new wellness offerings. Our guests deserve the very best and we are always thinking about new opportunities that will give them the holiday of a lifetime,” said Schreiner.

“Now is the perfect time for us to introduce a new concept of luxurious European river cruising.”

AmaMagna will combine quality and quantity like no other river ship we have seen. And that is why they call her a game changer. www.bolsovercruiseclub.com|Into The Blue

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IONA READY TO HOLIDAY LIKE NEVER BEFORE? Join Iona on her inaugural season in Norway, a wild wonderland of breathtaking scenery, cultural gems and action-packed adventure.

There is nowhere on earth quite like the Norwegian

play your way. Enjoy more places to relax, from

Fjords and there is no better way to explore one of the

the spectacular SkyDome to an infinity pool with

world’s most iconic destinations than on Iona, new for

unforgettable views. Satisfy your appetite at one

spring 2020. Become one of the first to sail on the

of more than 15 places to eat, and raise a toast in

most exciting ship ever built for British holidaymakers,

one of ten places to enjoy a drink.

where the sea and scenery become the star of the show in a place that, once visited, is never forgotten.

And when a day of adventure in Norway’s fjords means an early night is on the cards, you’re promised

Designed to make every element of your holiday

a serene slumber in cabins designed to bring the

extra special, Iona gives you the chance to rest and

outside in.

IONA IN NUMBERS MORE THAN

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PLACES TO

EAT

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SPECIALITY

RESTAURANTS

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ENTERTAINMENT

VENUES

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SWIMMING

POOLS

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BOOKS

READ Be warned; these travel tomes will leave you wild with wanderlust.

ALL ABOUT IT WISH I WAS HERE SEBASTIAAN BEDAUX LANNOO

EAT PRAY LOVE MADE ME DO IT ELIZABETH GILBERT BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING

£9.99

It was the cult classic that inspired an entire generation to embrace adventure and this collection of almost fifty short stories sees readers of Eat Pray Love share their own tales on how it changed their life.

£40.00 Let your imagination dive into the deepest blue with this coffee-table worthy collection of carefully curated aerial and underwater photographs.

Featuring the likes of Micronesia, Bora Bora and the Seychelles it’s what holiday daydreams are made of.

DEPARTURES ANNA HART LITTLE BROWN BOOK GROUP

£13.99

Anna has accumulated countless stories in her ten years as a travel journalist and Departures is a witty memoir of far-flung escapes and laugh-a-minute city breaks. If you’ve ever holidayed to get over a broken heart this one will strike a chord.

INTO THE WILD JON KRAKAUER PAN MACMILLAN

£9.99

More than ten years since it was published, the story of Chris McCandless and his yearning to leave civilization behind to seek out nature and solitude in the Alaskan wilderness feels as exciting, inspiring and dramatic as ever.

THE RHINE BEN COATES HODDER & STOUGHTON

£12.99

Join Coates as he cycles along the riverside from the Netherlands through Germany, France and Liechtenstein, discovering how the mighty Rhine helped shape a continent. If you have toyed with the idea of a river cruise, this will seal the deal.

ISLANDER: A JOURNEY AROUND OUR ARCHIPELAGO PATRICK BARKHAM GRANTA BOOKS

£20.00

There’s treasure to be found on our home shores and this mythical journey around the British Isles unfurls local legend, rare species and a look into the life of an islander. It’ll leave you with a newfound love of the place we call home. www.bolsovercruiseclub.com|Into The Blue

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2019 RIVER CRUISES 2019 RIVER CRUISES 2019 RIVER CRUISES Romantic Danube Romantic Danube 8 days, 6 guided tours Danube 8Romantic days, 6 guided tours

Departing April to December 2019 8 days, 6 April guided Departing to tours December 2019 Budapest, Vienna, Krems, Passau, Departing April to December 2019 Budapest, Vienna, Krems, Passau,

Regensburg, Kelheim, Nuremberg Budapest, Vienna, Krems, Passau, Regensburg, Kelheim, Nuremberg From £1,595pp Regensburg, Kelheim, Nuremberg From £1,595pp Fare based on 22 November 2019 Fare based on 22 November 2019

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Fare based on 22 November 2019 Portugal’s River of Gold Portugal’s River of Gold 10 days, 8 guided tours Portugal’s River of Gold 10 days, 8 guided tours

Departing March to December 2019 10 days, 8March guided Departing to tours December 2019 Lisbon, Porto, Régua & Pinhão, Departing March to December Lisbon, Porto, Régua & Pinhão,2019

Barca d’Alva, Salamanca & Vega Lisbon, Porto,Salamanca Régua & Pinhão, Barca d’Alva, & Vega de Terrón, Pinhão, Régua, Porto Barca d’Alva, Salamanca Vega de Terrón, Pinhão, Régua,&Porto From £1,895pp de Terrón, Pinhão, Régua, Porto From £1,895pp Fare based on 07 December 2019 Fare based on 07 December 2019

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Fare based on 07 December 2019 Grand European Tour Grand European Tour 15 days, European 12 guided tours Grand Tour 15 days, 12 guided tours

Departing March to November 2019 15 days, 12 guided tours Departing March to November 2019 Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Departing March to November 2019 Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne,

Koblenz, Miltenberg, Würzburg, Amsterdam, Kinderdijk, Cologne, Koblenz, Miltenberg, Würzburg, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Koblenz, Miltenberg, Bamberg, Nuremberg,Würzburg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Krems, Vienna, Bamberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Krems, Vienna, Budapest Passau, Melk, Krems, Vienna, Budapest From £3,345pp Budapest From £3,345pp Fare based on 29 October 2019 Fare based on 29 October 2019

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MIAMI, EVERGLADES & CARIBBEAN CRUISE ROYAL / REGAL / CARIBBEAN PRINCESS | 11 NIGHTS | NOV 2018 - APR 2019

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URN UP THE heat on a cruise and stay

holiday that combines Miami’s sultry South Beach with the lush Everglades and Caribbean sands. From Art Deco Ocean Drive to the Cuban colours of Little Havana,

vivacious Miami is mesmerising. Adventure awaits in the Everglades, where you will enjoy an airboat tour of the vast wilderness, followed by a daring alligator show. Finally, you will board your Princess Cruises ship for seven nights in the Caribbean.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE RETURN FLIGHTS FROM LONDON

£1,499

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YOUR ITINERARY Day 1 LONDON

Fly London to Miami. Transfer to a 4* hotel for a three-night stay. Enjoy a Miami City Tour & Everglades Airboat Combo during your stay.

Day 2 MIAMI Day at leisure.

MIAMI CITY TOUR & EVERGLADES AIRBOAT COMBO

3 NIGHT STAY AT A 4* HOTEL IN MIAMI

Day 3 MIAMI Day at leisure.

Day 4 MIAMI

7-NIGHT FULL-BOARD CRUISE ON ROYAL / REGAL / CARIBBEAN PRINCESS

Transfer to the port and embark your Princess Cruises ship for a seven-night cruise.

TRANSFERS

Day 4-11

Eastern or Western Caribbean cruise

Everglades Airboat Ride This combined tour allows you to experience one of the world’s most unique ecosystems - the Everglades. Journey into acres of grasslands aboard a comfortable airboat, an experienced airboat captain narrating your thirty-minute ride.

Miami Beach

Miami City Tour Navigate the not-to-be missed districts of Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and Little Havana. You'll see Art Deco architecture, mega mansions, beautiful beaches and a tropical city skyline, and you'll hear about the art and music scene, diverse population, famous residents and cosmopolitan mystique that is Miami.

Experience the utter tranquility of the Everglades, surrounded by alligators and native flora and fauna, before taking in an alligator show.

Alligator in the Everglades National Park

Day 12 lONDON

Arrive in London.

Western Caribbean Itinerary A

Fort Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Roatan (Honduras), Belize City, Cozumel (Mexico), Fort Lauderdale.

Eastern Caribbean Itinerary

Ship

Itinerary

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Outside pp

Balcony pp*

Mini Suite pp

21/11/2018

Royal

Western A

£1,499

N/A

£1,729

£1,979

10/01/2019

Regal

Western B

£1,999

N/A

£2,289

£2,579

06/02/2019

Caribbean

Eastern

£1,699

£1,769

£2,129

£2,299

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Arrive in Fort Lauderdale and transfer to Miami airport for your return overnight flight to London.

Fort Lauderdale, Princess Cays (Bahamas), Falmouth (Jamaica), Grand Cayman, Cozumel (Mexico), Fort Lauderdale.

Date

Alternative departure dates available, call for details.

Day 11

Western Caribbean Itinerary B

PACKAGE FARES

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Fort Lauderdale, Princess Cays (Bahamas), St Thomas, St Maarten, Fort Lauderdale.

Intermittent cruise days at sea.

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bohemian beaches of California. You’ll begin with three-nights in Los Angeles, a ‘Grand City & Movie Stars' Homes’ tour giving you a taste of the glitz behind the world’s entertainment hotspot. With Disneyland to the south, Universal Studios Hollywood to the

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE 3-NIGHT STAY AT A 4* HOTEL IN LOS ANGELES

7-NIGHT FULL-BOARD CRUISE ON STAR OR RUBY PRINCESS

TRANSFERS

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YOUR ITINERARY Day 1 LONDON

Fly from London to Los Angeles, USA. Transfer on arrival to a 4* hotel for a three-night stay.

Grand City & Movie Stars' Homes Tour.

north, and some of the most iconic sights ever seen on screen in between, there is so much to see in the ‘City of Angels’. Your Princess Cruises itinerary sails the picturesque California coastline, calling at San Francisco, Monterey and San Diego, before a stop in the Mexican seaside town of Ensenada.

RETURN FLIGHTS FROM LONDON

£1,499

Day 2 LOS ANGELES

STAR OR RUBY PRINCESS | 11 NIGHTS | OCT 2018 – MAR 2019 OMBINE THE GLAMOUR of LA with the

FROM ONLY

LOS ANGELES GRAND CITY & MOVIE STARS' HOMES TOUR

Day 3 LOS ANGELES Day at leisure.

Day 4 LOS ANGELES

Transfer to the port. Embark your Princess Cruises ship and depart Los Angeles for a seven-night cruise.

Day 6 SAN FRANCISCO Day 7 MONTEREY Day 9 SAN DIEGO Day 10 ENSENADA Day 11 LOS ANGELES

Transfer to the airport for your return overnight flight to London.

Grand City and Movie Stars' Homes Tour Get a taste of the glitz and glamour of actors. West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip is next, its Los Angeles and Beverly Hills on this tour trendy boutiques, chic restaurants and cool bars of the city’s highlights and the homes of its making it one of LA’s hippest neighbourhoods.

A-list inhabitants.

Later, there’s a look into the glamorous lifestyles Playground of the rich and famous, capital of of the stars in Beverly Hills; celebrities are the entertainment industry, and with a trendconstantly moving in and out of this swish setting art scene and plenty of historic gems, LA neighbourhood, so bring your camera because is unlike any other. You’ll experience it all as you you never know who you might pass in the visit the Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Bowl, the street! The tour takes in more than 40 mansions, Miracle Mile, Walt Disney Hall and much more. before a chance to shop like the celebs on Rodeo Drive, the boutiques of Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Take a snap in front of the iconic Hollywood Chanel and more all vying for the attention of sign and stroll the mile-long Walk of Fame, eyes peeled for the handprints of your favourite your credit card.

Day 12 LONDON

Arrive in London.

Intermittent cruise days at sea.

PACKAGE FARES Date

Inside pp

Outside pp*

Balcony pp

Mini Suite Sell

03/10/2018

£1,699 £1,499 £1,599 £1,679 £1,679

£1,799 £1,699 £1,699 £1,769 £1,769

SOLD £1,839 £1,859 £1,899 £1,899

SOLD £2,189 £2,249 £2,249 £2,249

31/10/2018 07/11/2018 07/03/2019 14/03/2019

Beverly Hills

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FROM ONLY £4,999

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VENICE SIMPLONORIENT-EXPRESS, LAKE GARDA, VERONA OPERA

& MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE CELEBRITY INFINITY | 14 NIGHTS | 23 JUN 2019

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N ITINERARY OF 'bucket list-ticking'

proportions! Embark the worldfamous Venice Simplon-OrientExpress to Verona for one of travel’s most iconic journeys.

Following your arrival in the Italian city of

Verona, retreat to a 4* hotel on the shores of Lake Garda for a three-night stay. It’s back to Verona next for a two-night pre-cruise stay including an evening at the opera, tickets to the Aida or La Traviata included, before transferring to Venice to embark on your Mediterranean cruise aboard Celebrity Infinity.

YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 London/ Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Take the Belmond British Pullman through the Kent countryside, before boarding a private coach for the shuttle to Calais Ville Station. Board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and settle into your cabin, before enjoying dinner in the vintage restaurant car.

DAY 2 Venice Simplon-Orient-Express/ LAKE GARDA Your steward serves a continental breakfast in your cabin as you pass by the Swiss mountains and lakes of the picturesque Gotthard route.

Later, savour a three-course lunch while continuing through Italy's lush landscapes, before your train arrives in Verona. Private transfer to a 4* Lake Garda hotel for a three-night stay.

DAY 3-4 Lake Garda Days at leisure.

DAY 5 Verona

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE RETURN FLIGHT TO LONDON

OVERNIGHT JOURNEY ON THE VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENTEXPRESS FROM LONDON

3-NIGHT STAY AT A 4* HOTEL IN LAKE GARDA

2-NIGHT STAY AT A 5* HOTEL IN VERONA

OPERA TICKETS TO AIDA OR LA TRAVIATA

7-NIGHT FULL-BOARD CRUISE ON CELEBRITY INFINITY

Transfer back to Verona for a twonight stay at a 5* hotel. Choose your opera, Aida this evening or La Traviata tomorrow evening.

(Both performances can be included for an additional charge).

DAY 6 Verona Day at leisure.

DAY 7 Venice

Transfer from Verona to Venice port and embark Celebrity Infinity for a seven-night cruise. Enjoy an overnight stay on-board in Venice.

TRANSFERS

DAY 7-14 cruising

Visit: Venice, Split (Croatia), Kotor (Montenegro), Corfu (Greece), Naples (Italy)

DAY 14 ROME

Aboard Venice Simpion-Orient-Express

Disembark in Rome and transfer to airport for your return flight to London.

Intermittent cruise days at sea.

Venice

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Inside pp

Outside pp

Balcony pp*

Conceirge pp

23/06/2019

£4,999

£5,399

£5,599

£5,999

*Some cabins are obstructed

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The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express cars are the original 1920s models. Each cabin has a washbasin, hot and cold water, towels, bathrobes and slippers. At night it becomes a cosy bedroom with an upper and lower bed, many cabins have adjoining doors and can be converted to ‘Cabin Suites’. WC’s are located at either or both ends of each sleeping car.

MUSIC CITIES OF THE DEEP SOUTH & CARIBBEAN CRUISE CARNIVAL DREAM | 15 NIGHTS | OCT 2018 - APR 2019

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UARANTEED TO GET a toe tapping,

this adventure to America’s Deep South will be music to your ears. Sway in Memphis, the home of soul, staying at The Guest House at Graceland and enjoying

the full Elvis Presley experience on a VIP tour. There’s time in New Orleans too, the birthplace of jazz and home to iconic Bourbon Street. With the music still ringing in your ears, you’ll board Carnival Dream for a week-long cruise around the sun-drenched Caribbean.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE 2-NIGHT STAY AT 4* THE GUEST HOUSE AT GRACELAND IN MEMPHIS

RETURN FLIGHTS FROM LONDON

(OR SIMILAR)

2-NIGHT STAY AT 3* MAISON DUPUY HOTEL IN NEW ORLEANS

VIP GRACELAND TOUR

AMTRAK TRAIN TRAVEL IN SUPERLINER ROOMETTE

7-NIGHT FULL-BOARD CRUISE ON CARNIVAL DREAM

TRANSFERS

YOUR ITINERARY Day 1 LONDON

Fly London to Memphis, Tennessee.

Transfer on arrival to 4* The Guest House at Graceland for your two-night stay.

Day 2 Memphis

Enjoy the ultimate Elvis experience and discover Graceland like a VIP with a special enhanced tour.

Day 3 Memphis

Transfer to the 4* Crown Plaza Hotel in Memphis for a two-night stay. Package includes tickets for Rock 'n' Soul Museum, Stax Museum of American Soul Music & Sun Studio to enjoy during your stay.

Day at leisure.

Embark AMTRAK from Memphis to New Orleans, travelling in a Superliner Roomette. On arrival, check into the 3* Maison Dupuy Hotel, New Orleans for a two-night stay.

Day 6 NEW ORLEANS Day at leisure.

Day 7 NEW ORLEANS

Transfer to Port of New Orleans and embark Carnival Dream for a seven night cruise.

Day 7-14

Visit: Montego Bay (Jamaica), Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands), Cozumel (Mexico).

Day 14

Arrive in New Orleans and transfer to airport for your overnight flight to London.

Day 15 LONDON The Guest House at Graceland

PACKAGE FARES Date

Inside pp

Outside pp

Balcony pp

14/01/2019

£1,599

£1,769

£1,889

Alternative departure dates available, call for details.

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Day 5 Memphis

TICKETS FOR ROCK ‘N SOUL MUSEUM, STAX MUSEUM OF AMERICA SOUL MUSIC AND SUN STUDIO

Elvis Presley Graceland VIP Tour Follow in the footsteps of Elvis on this skip-the-line, self-guided VIP tour of Graceland, the famous former home of the king of rock ‘n’ roll himself. Look through a plethora of fascinating memorabilia, like photos, personal mementos, costumes and jewellery. Enjoy a multimedia audio tour of the Graceland Mansion’s exhibits highlighting Elvis’ rise to stardom. Also, visit the Elvis Presley Automobile Museum and receive special access to a VIP-only exhibit inside the mansion. Keepsake backstage pass included.

£1,599

Day 4 Memphis

(OR SIMILAR)

2-NIGHT STAY AT 4* CROWN PLAZA HOTEL IN MEMPHIS

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FAR EAST DISCOVERY

YOUR ITINERARY Day 1 London

Fly overnight from London to Singapore.

Day 2 Singapore

Arrive in Singapore. Transfer to a 4* hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 3 Singapore

MS WESTERDAM | 20 NIGHTS | NOV 2018 - JAN 2020

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HIS UNFORGETTABLE CRUISE and

stay holiday will unveil the secrets of the Far East, from the paradise islands of Thailand to the vibrant cities of Hong Kong and Singapore. Along with

stays in two of the world’s most exciting destinations, you’ll spend two fabulous weeks on board Holland America’s MS Westerdam, your sophisticated retreat after a day exploring the Far East’s treasures.

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE

Day at leisure.

Day 4 Singapore

Transfer to port and embark MS Westerdam for a fourteen-night cruise.

Day 6 Nathon (Koh Samui)

RETURN FLIGHTS FROM LONDON

2-NIGHT STAY AT A 4* HOTEL IN SINGAPORE

14-NIGHT FULL-BOARD CRUISE ON MS WESTERDAM

2-NIGHT STAY AT A 4* HOTEL IN HONG KONG

ESSENTIAL HONG KONG TOUR

TRANSFERS

Day 7 Laem Chabang (Bangkok) Day 8 Laem Chabang (Bangkok) Day 9 Sihanoukville Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City

Gardens by the bay

Golden Buddhist Statues, Sihanoukville

Day 13 Da Nang Day 15 Halong Bay Day 17 Hong Kong

Arrive in Hong Kong. Transfer to a 4* hotel for a two-night stay, including an Essential Hong Kong Tour.

Day 18 Hong Kong Day at leisure.

Day 19 Hong Kong

Transfer to airport for your return overnight flight to London.

Singapore

PACKAGE FARES Inside pp

Outside (obs*) pp

Balcony pp

24/11/2018

£2,149 £2,799 £2,499

£2,399 £2,879 £2,699

£2,699 £3,729 £3,269

20/11/2019

Alternative departure dates available, call for details.

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Date

14/01/2019

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The process of producing/distributing takes several days and could therefore limit the availability of prices and accommodation as advertised, or they could not be available at all. When Holiday Direction Limited package a holiday for you they act as agents for The Global Travel Group (ATOL 3973). Your contract will be with The Global Travel Group Limited. Prices shown are per person in £ sterling based on two adults sharing and are subject to availability. Fares and other information are

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ESCAPE TO NIAGARA, NEW YORK & CARIBBEAN CRUISE

£1,899

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YOUR ITINERARY Day 1 LONDON

Fly from London to Toronto. Transfer to Niagara for a three-night stay at a 4* hotel.

NORWEGIAN ESCAPE | 13 NIGHTS | OCT 2018 - OCT 2019

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Falls, where you’ll enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled helicopter ride over the swirling flumes, before spending two nights in New York. Finally, you’ll board Norwegian Escape for an island-hopping adventure to Orlando and the Bahamas.

EW YORK AND Niagara Falls go together

like peanut butter and jelly, so it only makes sense to combine the two in one amazing holiday stateside, adding a Caribbean island or two for good measure. Start in Niagara

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE RETURN FLIGHTS FROM LONDON

RAIL TRAVEL FROM NIAGARA FALLS TO NEW YORK (APPROX 10.5 HOURS)

Day 2 Niagara Falls

Enjoy a helicopter flight over Niagara Falls.

Day 3 Niagara Falls Day at leisure.

Day 4 Niagara Falls

Make your own way to the rail station and board the train for New York. On arrival, make your own way to a 4* hotel in Manhattan for a two-night stay.

3-NIGHT STAY AT A 4* HOTEL IN NIAGARA FALLS

NIAGARA FALLS SCENIC FLIGHTSEEING HELICOPTER TOUR

2-NIGHT STAY AT A 4* HOTEL IN NEW YORK

7-NIGHT PREMIUM ALL INCLUSIVE CRUISE ON NORWEGIAN ESCAPE

Day 5 New York Day at leisure.

Day 6 New York

Transfer to Manhattan Cruise Terminal.

Board Norwegian Escape and depart New York for a seven-night cruise.

Niagara Falls Helicopter Tour

SELECTED TRANSFERS

Day 8 Port Canaveral Day 9 Great Stirrup Cay Day 10 Nassau Day 13 New York

Arrive in New York. Transfer to the airport for your return overnight flight to London.

Niagara Falls Scenic Flightseeing Helicopter Tour From the sensation of lift-off to the excitement of soaring above the city, over the turbulent whirlpool rapids and the cascading Canadian Horseshoe Falls and American Falls, your exhilarating flight gives you a thrilling view of Niagara’s natural and man-made wonders.

Nassau

Day 14 LONDON Arrive in London.

Intermittent cruise days at sea.

PACKAGE FARES Date

Inside pp

Outside pp

Balcony pp

Mini Suite pp

Haven pp

26/02/2019

£1,899 £2,169 £2,499

£2,169 £2,269 £2,629

£2,249 £2,379 £2,749

£2,379 £2,449 £2,859

£3,299 £3,599 £4,099

12/03/2019 02/04/2019

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Alternative departure dates available, call for details. correct at the time of going to print. The term (obs*) when relating to fare grades means your cabin will have an obstructed view. Hotel basis is room only unless otherwise stated. Resort fees & city taxes may apply. The holiday is subject to Holiday Direction booking conditions. Visit www.bolsovercruiseclub. com/holidaydirection for further details. Visa and vaccinations may be required at additional cost. Travel insurance is at an additional cost. E&OE.

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The summer 2020 holiday collection is out now. This is P&O Cruises most exciting blockbuster year yet... and you get to be the stars of the show!

The year is 2020. The season? Summer. The stars of the show… you and yours. P&O Cruises new summer 2020 collection is a must-see, must-do, promising epic sunrises, sweeping new horizons, and a bright new superstar, Iona, making her first appearance on the oceans. Her maiden season will see her lighting up the magnificent Norwegian Fjords on 7-night itineraries.

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IONA The secret is out; Iona is heading to Norway.

We caught up with Paul Ludlow, Senior Vice President of P&O Cruises, to find out how the most eagerly-anticipated new ship for UK cruisers will be doing things a little differently in the Norwegian Fjords when she arrives in 2020.

HEN IT COMES TO NEW W SHIPS, WHICH DECISION COMES FIRST; THE DESIGN OF THE SHIP OR THE DESTINATIONS IT WILL VISIT? It’s a combination of both. Norway is one of the most popular destinations for new guests travelling with us, and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site we believe that the appeal will continue. The spectacular scenery of the Fjordland and coastlines of Norway were a key consideration for the design of Iona and our ambition is to ensure guests can enjoy the destination from the ship as much as on shore. She therefore has a feature dome and a three storey atrium which maximises the stunning views. Sailing her to this destination absolutely makes the most of these features, allowing our guests to appreciate the fantastic scenic cruising she will offer.

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Paul Ludlow Senior Vice President of P&O Cruises

The Atrium

Geiranger

Bergen

HAT FACTORS HAVE W TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN DECIDING ON THE DESTINATION FOR A NEW SHIP?

Ålesund

Firstly we have to know that our guests will love it! And the popularity of our current Norwegian Fjords cruise holiday programme gave us the confidence that this was the perfect destination for Iona. Once the destination is proposed, we then have to consider more operational elements, such as ship statistics (length, breadth, height), and things like how her gangways will work. And of course capacity for ensuring we can fuel load and maintain water production.

Various teams from Maritime, Port Operations, Shore Excursions and Deployment then work together to assess all the logistical factors and we work closely with relevant local authorities in the destination for berthing methods, quayside facilities and tour capability to ensure we can offer our guests a fantastic P&O Cruises holiday experience. We know that the destination lies at the heart of our guests’ holiday experience so it’s important that we can deliver on their expectations.

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I ONA WILL BE ONE OF THE LARGEST SHIPS IN THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS. HOW MUCH PLANNING IS REQUIRED WHEN IT COMES TO ASSESSING THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF PORTS AND THE WAY PASSENGERS EMBARK AND DISEMBARK? We have been planning carefully with our destination and port partners in Norway, to ensure the ports we choose to visit have adequate infrastructure to accommodate the ship. As our greenest ship yet, and the first British cruise ship to be powered by Liquefied Natural Gas, Iona is paving the way for the future of cruising with zero sulphur and nitrogen emissions as well as a significant reduction in carbon. For embarkation and debarkation, we have already undertaken site inspections, and will continue to trial and test gangway flows to ensure both ship and shore are well prepared. With this in mind Iona was designed with additional gangway capacity to assist and will be able to utilise gangways with up to six guest lanes at the same time.

I ONA WILL SPEND SUMMERS IN NORWAY. WHICH PORTS WILL SHE VISIT AND WHY WERE THEY CHOSEN? Iona will deliver a summer of seven night Norwegian Fjord itineraries, including calls to Geiranger, Olden, Stavanger and Bergen, as well as a limited number of calls to Ålesund towards the end of the summer season.

We would like to offer Iona’s guests the best the region has to offer. As such the programme focuses on the two “deep fjord” destinations of Geiranger and Olden. These destinations provide the most spectacular scenic cruising opportunities to take advantage of her design. Geiranger, and Geirangerfjord itself, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The deep fjord ports are supported by the Norwegian towns of Stavanger and Bergen; which are already popular mainstays of our P&O Cruises holidays.

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Kayaking in Geirangerfjord at the Seven Sisters waterfall

CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE MORE ABOUT EXCURSIONS? HOW WILL THEY DIFFER TO THOSE CURRENTLY OFFERED ON P&O CRUISES NORWEGIAN FJORDS ITINERARIES?

The Briksdal Glacier Olden, Norway

We are really excited about the cruise itinerary and ports of call that Iona will be offering on her maiden season.

The Norwegian Fjords have so much to offer, catering to every traveller - from phenomenal sights and scenes, to active adventures in abundance.

At the moment we are busy enhancing our current variety of excursions in Norway.

We will be offering a selection of these experiences, and re-mastering many, to offer more flexibility with added free time to explore independently. As an example, in Bergen we already offer iconic sites such as visits to Mount Fløyen via the famous funicular. However for Iona, we are introducing a more flexible option where guests can enjoy it at their own pace, where they can opt to follow one of the many hiking trails or simply sit back and admire the stunning city views. For the more adventurous looking for an active challenge, we will be sending them down the fastest zip-line in Norway at Mount Ulriken!

Fishing trip

Pulpit Rock

When Iona visits Olden, guests can visit Briksdal Glacier as we do today. However, we are introducing several ways to capture its imposing glory - on foot, by car or maybe a gentle glacier lake paddle to take in the serenity of the surrounding sights.

For those aiming a little higher, no visit would be complete without experiencing the new Loen Skylift attraction, whisking guests 1,011 metres to the top of Mount Hoven to experience some of the best Delicious fresh cooked lobster

scenery in the whole of Norway. For the adrenaline junkies - we are also working on a suspension bridge challenge, more to be revealed...!

From Stavanger, paddle boarding or deep-sea fishing are all experiences we are developing. Sightseeing travellers will be able to take to the skies for panoramic views of the Pulpit Rock or take a high-speed RIB to glimpse the steep cliffs rising 600 metres above the fjords. In 2020 a new mountain tunnel will be opening, which means we will be able to hike to the Pulpit Rock much faster.

Continuing our successful Food Heroes experiences on shore, we'll be working with a host of local culinary businesses to deliver truly unique foodie adventures.

Our guests will dive into the true taste of Norway, from farm to table, presenting tasty Nordic dishes and local tipples, all in the company of either Marco Pierre White, Eric Lanlard or Olly Smith.

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Special moments are for sharing Take your next adventure with P&O Cruises, and come back with a tale (or two!)

What brings a smile to your face? Perhaps a holiday of discovery and relaxation could do the trick? With P&O Cruises you’ll find the freedom to explore. Go on - head out, discover that palm-fringed hidden cove in Antigua; that hill-top taverna in Mykonos with sweeping Mediterranean views; or that cool bar in dazzling Norway. You’ll find moments so special they’ve got to be shared. Gather with loved ones around a sizzling pot of paella in La Palma; climb to the top of Tenerife’s Mount Teide, and celebrate with a selfie to share with the whole wide world (or perhaps just the family back home). After unforgettable days, settle down to share stories over a cuppa, or bring on the bubbles - the night is young.

Book an applicable Select Price Sea view (Outside) cabin, Balcony or Suite and you'll enjoy a 5% low deposit◊ and extra on-board spending money* - perfect for sharing even more special moments.

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VER THE MONTHS, this feature has

trodden a tipsy trail to the best rum shacks in Barbados and splashed the cash in Monaco’s spendiest spots.

Lips have been licked on tapas tours of Barcelona and knuckles left white in baskets sent careering down Madeiran hillsides, all in the name of filling your holidays with

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amazing experiences, delicious food and intoxicating evenings at local haunts.

Now we’re turning our attention closer to home. Hampshire is home to the UK’s largest cruise port and more of us than ever are sailing from Southampton. With the Harbour Hotel bringing new sparkle to an invigorated Ocean Village, a pre-cruise

stay just makes sense. Because how many of us can really say we love the thrill of motorway roulette, a 3am wake-up call fraying tempers long before breakfast at the services and the inevitable tailback trauma. Holidays are all about taking it easy, so start yours in style with a leisurely day or two in Hampshire.

DON’T MISS….

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ITTLE RED RIDING Hood, Hansel &

Gretel, Sleeping Beauty; there’s barely a childhood fairy tale that couldn’t have been set in the wooded medieval heathlands of Hampshire’s New Forest.

The forest thrives, all 145-square-miles of it, surviving almost a thousand years and barely changing an inch. Aside, that is, from a smattering of country pubs, thatched cottages and subtle village shops that have sprung up since the region’s past life as a royal hunting reserve.

There is so much to do in the New Forest that it warrants a holiday of its own, but you can cover some serious ground in just a few hours if you go by two wheels or four hooves. You’ll have no space for bicycles alongside your holiday luggage, so it’s just as well that there are plenty of cycle hire shops around to save you the hassle, including in Beaulieu, Brockenhurst and Burley. More than a hundred miles of off-road routes snake across the woodlands, crossing stone bridges and through chocolate box villages where afternoon tea is a foregone conclusion.

In a place where thousands of wild horses roam free as they did centuries ago, there is something magical about cantering among them. Just outside Ringwood, the Bagnum Equestrian Centre will have you in the saddle and trotting through the woodland on horseback before you can say ‘Red Rum’.

Available for either one or two hours, hacks are led by experienced instructors and are suitable for anyone over 7 years old and under 15 stone in weight.

If you’re cruising with multiple generations in tow, as so many of us do these days, the little town of Beaulieu in the south of the New Forest has something for everyone. There’s the National Motor Museum for car-mad dads, featuring 250 vehicles and a new ‘World of Top Gear’ area that is home to a number of cars used in the infamous Top Gear Challenges. There are serene grounds and garden walks for the greenfingered, plus a Secret Army Exhibition that uncovers Beaulieu’s mysterious past

as a training camp for more than 3,000 special agents from the Special Operations Executive during World War Two. Beaulieu means ‘beautiful place’ in French and the ancient village sure sits pretty next to the Beaulieu River. Stick around for fresh scones at the Montague Arms Hotel, before working off all those clotted cream calories on the two-mile bike ride to Buckler’s Hard, an 18th-century shipbuilding village where ships for Nelson’s Navy were built. Pay a visit to the Maritime Museum, before embarking on a leisurely boat ride along the river.

The fanfare-sounding arrival of the Southampton Harbour Hotel has seen the city touted as the UK’s next big mini-break destination, a claim that isn’t as far-fetched as it once would have seemed. There’s history in spades here and walking tours will lay it at your feet. The Titanic Trail unfurls the links between the city and the legendary ocean liner; the RMS Titanic set out from the city’s White Star dock in Southampton on 10 April 1912 on her illfated maiden voyage. A visit to the SeaCity Museum delves deeper into the stories of those on board and the connection between the city and the sea.

Southampton’s spot on the Solent means an abundance of sea-faring adventures are at your fingertips before you’ve even stepped foot on a cruise ship. Wet ‘n’ Wild RIB rides with Seadogz promise to ‘put the scream into extreme’, so come prepared with a healthy heart and a need for speed.

Less heart-stopping endeavours await on the Shieldhall Steam Ship, the largest working steamship of her type in Britain.

Alternatively, take the helm on the Stavros S Niarchos, a 200ft brig-rigged tall ship that will scratch the itch of anyone who has ever fancied themselves as a sailor but doesn’t want to commit to a long voyage.

A full-day sail costs £139pp and no experience or licence is required.

Southampton’s Westquay has always been the place to pick up those last-minute holiday essentials, but an exciting new £85 million dining and leisure development has upped its game. Peruse almost 100 stores for the late additions to your holiday wardrobes, before breaking the holiday diet a day or two early at a tasty line-up of restaurants dishing up cuisine from around the world.

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Bagnum Equestrian Centre

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restaurants are delicious and convenient but there are tastier spots across Southampton and further afield.

Bacaro

Bacaro’s take on Italian ‘bacari’ is a taste of the Mediterranean in Ocean Village. Start with small plates of Bresaola Carpaccio and New Forest wild mushroom bruschetta, before moving on to Ravioli porcini.

Mango Thai continues the tapas theme, a £26pp sharing menu taking the hard work out of deciding between small plates of traditional Thai street food and signature in-house creations. It’s one of the hottest addresses in town during the weekend but Thursday nights are a particular highlight, thanks to Mango Jam sessions that see Southampton’s most talented musicians bring soul, jazz, pop and reggae to the stage.

If food is your thing and a great meal always marks the start of your holiday, THE PIG will satisfy your appetite for fine British food with a gourmet twist. Chef James Golding employs a forager and kitchen gardener to source ingredients within a 25-mile radius of the New Forest restaurant, with all other ingredients grown in the walled garden or the estate’s fruit beds. Flip over the menu of dishes influenced by forest and coast to see exactly where the ingredients in your meal came from, down to the nearest half a mile. It’s an indulgent way to start any holiday.

Bacaro

THE PIG

Bacaro

Mango Thai

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THE PIG

DRINK UP

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HE DRIVING IS done, the passports

are present and accounted for and the kids are happy with full tummies and the excitement of a holiday on the horizon. You deserve a drink.

The Harbour Hotel’s ‘HarBAR on 6th’ eases you into the holiday spirit with a chilled soundtrack and even cooler cocktail list. While it is fast becoming the place to be for locals and holidaymakers alike, its location in Ocean Village means a chic crowd.

working distillery hosts three different experiences, from a simple self-guided tour to a Gin Cocktail Masterclass.

Back in Southampton and Brewhouse & Kitchen’s ‘Brewhouse Academy Brewery Experience Day’ is enough to take dad from grumpy designated driver to cheery beer expert. It’s a full day thing, with seven whole hours of brewing, eating and drinking ahead of you, plus a keg of your favourite beer to enjoy at home.

Gin aficionados, of which there seem to be more than ever, can get their fix at the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery. Housed in thousand-year-old Laverstoke Mill in rural Hampshire, the

Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery

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OCEANS APART

Despite an expanse of smoked glass and sweeping deck space, Ocean Village Marina’s sleek new arrival isn’t another superyacht. The £25m Harbour Hotel debuted last October and quickly became enough reason to spend a night pre-cruise in the UK’s busiest port city. We stayed the night at Southampton’s hottest new address.

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CEAN VILLAGE IS a hive of

activity on a Sunday evening, glasses clinking in the bars and boats bobbing in the water of a marina that is thriving in the final stage of a highly anticipated £3.5m transformation.

Leading the change is the Harbour Hotel, a portside gem that has attracted rave reviews from locals and cruisers alike since its recent arrival.

Reception

It doesn’t take venturing much further than the reception desk to realise that there is something special about the five-star addition to the Southampton hotel scene.

A sleek spiral staircase beckons you inside and upward, as impressive as any you’ll find in the atrium of your favourite ship at sea. Check-in is effortless and with just 85 bedrooms and six luxury apartments, it takes mere minutes to find yourself in your humble abode for the evening.

Check-in is effortless and with just 85 bedrooms and six luxury apartments, it takes mere minutes to find yourself in your humble abode for the evening

Nautical inspirations run deep at the Harbour Hotel, from its superyachtinspired exterior to the cheeky retro sailor prints that greet you with a wink as you enter the ‘HarBAR on 6th’ and the larger-than-life lobster poised on the wall of The Jetty, the Harbour Hotel chain’s award-winning restaurant. Cool but classic maritime styling makes perfect sense at this spot on the Solent, the navy and white décor of my Marina View Suite radiating some serious yacht club vibes and equipped with an enormous veranda that wouldn’t look out of place beyond the doors of the Penthouse Suite on a sixstar ship. Rooms start at £175 and there are four room types available: Standard Double, Deluxe Double, Deluxe Suite and Marine View Suite. Interconnecting rooms make the hotel a great choice for families too and adapted rooms are also offered. In a nod to the hotel’s inevitable popularity www.bolsovercruiseclub.com|Into The Blue

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with cruisers, a ‘Park and Cruise’ package combines dinner, bed and breakfast with up to 21 days parking and a private Mercedes transfer to the port courtesy of the cruise concierge come departure day.

Even when oceans beckon, the Harbour Hotel could prove hard to leave behind.

Aside from slumber-inducing bedrooms and grey marble bathrooms decked out Marina View Suite

with double sinks, rain showers and toiletries from The White Company, the lounges and restaurants have become known as some of the harbour’s premier hotspots. Pre-dinner drinks are sipped at HarBAR on 6th, where the cocktail list is long, the sunset views are photoworthy and the wood fired pizza oven is always hot. The clientele is a mix of stylish Southampton locals, boat owners popping by for a nightcap and cruisers counting down the hours to embarkation: The Hemingway Daiquiri could only have been bettered with a Caribbean backdrop.

HarBAR on 6th serves food all day, from truffle arancini starters to San Daniele prosciutto pizza and buttermilk chicken burgers, but a reservation at The Jetty is a must if you only have the time or appetite for one meal during your time here.

Seafood and local, sustainable produce make up the menu at the award-winning restaurant, its dining room dominated by pistachio glass lightshades knotted in rope nets that could have come complete with the catch of the day. Here, service was as faultless as the food; A Tuna Tuna Tuna starter of soy-soaked tuna fillet and a playful avocado ice cream accompaniment delivered a taste of Asia. A ‘Pork, Three Ways’ Sunday roast was (whisper it) even better than mum’s signature Sunday dinner, 74

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The Jetty Terrace

HarBAR on 6th

The Jetty

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though the ‘Cote de Veau’ veal chop in foaming butter with mushrooms, rosemary and cream tagliatelle took some resisting.

Finally, there was a touch of nostalgia courtesy of the Raspberry Ripple Soufflé dessert, memories of screwball ice creams with a tongue-staining bubblegum ball at the bottom flooding back at first bite.

Service is smooth and surroundings are chic but it is the little extra touches that leave the Harbour Hotel oceans ahead of the local competition. Some are reminiscent of those found in some of London’s hottest haunts, like Sunday Film Club in the Cinema Room, while others encourage you to get out and about in scenic Hampshire. With options such as ‘New Forest Bushcraft’ and ‘Astronomy on the Waves’ champagne sailings on the Solent, it’s hard to resist the temptation to tag an extra night or two onto your next cruise to sample the Harbour Hotels take on home shores before sailing off into the sunset.

Service is smooth and surroundings are chic but it is the little extra touches that leave the Harbour Hotel oceans ahead of the local competition

The Jetty

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DISCOVER EUROPE’S ICONIC WATERWAYS WITH RIVIERA TRAVEL The UK’s favourite 5-star river cruise line

The Douro Valley

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THE DOURO, PORTO & SALAMANCA Eight days from £1,299PP Explore what is possibly Europe’s most undiscovered river through the stunning Douro Valley. Cruise through port wine territory, where lush hillsides have given way to a patterned landscape of terraced vineyards. Further inland, discover charming villages, age-old traditions and wonderful cuisine.

Christmas market in Cologne

• Guided tour of Porto with visit to port wine cellars • Scenic cruising through the picturesque Douro Valley with its dramatic cliffs and vineyards

ENCHANTING RHINE & YULETIDE MARKETS Five days from £699PP Discover the magical ambience of Germany’s traditional Christmas markets with their host of unique, inspired gift ideas, plus the stunning Rhineland in its wintry splendour.

• Enjoy a guided tour of Bonn and explore its traditional Yuletide market

• Enjoy a full day excursion to Salamanca with guided tour and flamenco show

Lavender fields in Provence

BURGUNDY, THE RIVER RHÔNE & PROVENCE

• Tour of the medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo

Eight days from £1,199PP

• Guided tour of Mateus Palace and gardens

From the lush green vineyards of Burgundy to the sun-kissed hills of Provence and the wild ruggedness of the Ardèche gorges to the medieval allure of Avignon – on this truly enthralling cruise every day is full of fascination.

• Enjoy dinner at a typical Portuguese quinta

• Cruise through the spectacular, world-famous Rhine Gorge in all its wintry glory

• Visit to Beaune, centre of the Burgundy wine region plus a wine tasting

• Discover historic Koblenz on a guided tour, dramatically situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers

• Guided tour of Lyon, second city of France and its gastronomic capital

• Soak up the magical ambience of Cologne and explore its seven superb markets

• Traditional music recital with dance display

• Visit to the picturesque town of Lamego and its Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies church Departures up to November 2018 and from April 2019

• Cruise the spectacular Rhône valley

• Visit to charming Vienne • Tour of the astonishing Ardèche Gorges • Guided tour of Arles, with its extraordinary Roman remains and home of Vincent Van Gogh

• Visit the charming wine town of Rüdesheim, and its picture-perfect Christmas market

• Visit to the Pont du Gard

Departures in December 2018

Departures from April 2019

• Tour of superbly preserved, medieval Avignon and the stunning Pope’s Palace Porto on the banks of the River Douro

THE BLUE DANUBE – VIENNA, BUDAPEST & SALZBURG Eight days from £1,099PP Unwind on a 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.

• Guided tour of Vienna, city of Strauss and home of the Habsburgs • Live classical quartet recital on board • Visit to baroque Bratislava, capital of Slovakia • Cruise through the scenic Wachau, Austria’s premier wine region • Visit to Melk Abbey, central Europe’s most spectacular baroque monastery • Visit to medieval Dürnstein where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned whilst returning from the Crusades • Tour of Salzburg, one of Austria’s most beautiful cities • Explore the amazing basilica at Esztergom, Hungary’s oldest cathedral • Tour of Budapest, Pearl of the Danube The Parliament Building in Budapest

Departures from April 2019

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Festive Far East Escape

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HETHER YOU’RE an avid

cruiser who has already ticked a Caribbean Christmas off your bucket list or an intrepid traveller looking for far-flung adventures instead of the usual festivities, this Princess Cruises itinerary fits the bill. Tick Singapore and Kuala Lumpur off your bucket list, spend mornings at vibrant street markets in Ho Chi Minh City and afternoons eating the most incredible pad Thai in Ko Samui. Swap snow for sand on some of the best beaches in the world and leave the Baileys at home; it’s all about enjoying a cocktail or two at rooftop bars overlooking whole cities.

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Canaries with Cunard promises winter sun with added festive spirit. Sail from Southampton and spend three days winding down from the Christmas rush. Queen Elizabeth takes your favourite festive traditions to the seas, with carols around the tree and Bougainvillea in Gran Canaria

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icing-sugar scattered gingerbread villages.

Make space in your case for a present or two, with Christmas Day itself spent at sea after calls in Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. Lisbon is your final port of call before you head home feeling rested and rejuvenated for the New Year.

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INCLUDED

SOUTHEAST ASIA GRAND ADVENTURE

Holidays are coming and you’ll have to be quick if you fancy joining Santa at sea. Here are four of our favourite Christmas cruises with all the trimmings, because who wants family feuds and high-street havoc when you could be dog-sledging in the snow in Norway or kicking back with a cocktail under the Caribbean sun?

CHRISTMAS CRUISE to the

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Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in Bali

Mistletoe and Mojitos

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Caribbean with P&O Cruises.

Soak up the smugness of sunning your way through a couple of winter weeks while everyone at home shivers on a last-minute trudge along the high street. Catch a lime at the Oistins Fish Fry in Barbados, before blazing a trail around the hottest islands in the Caribbean. You’ll visit eight idyllic ports, from St Lucia and its Pitons to the paradise isles of Tortola and Grand Turk. Christmas Day itself is spent at sea, so you can enjoy breakfast on the balcony in your Christmas pyjamas, before tucking into a traditional dinner, all while knowing tomorrow brings another beach day.

Sandy Cay in Tortola

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CARIBBEAN

Azura 14 December 2018 – 15 nights Fly from/to Manchester, Barbados, St Lucia, St Kitts, Tortola, Grand Turk, St Maarten, Antigua, Grenada, St Vincent, Barbados

INSIDE FROM PP

£1,480

Above the Arctic Circle in Tromsø

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CLASSIC VOYAGE NORTH MS Nordkapp 24 December 2018 – 6 nights

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chocolate, sledging in fresh snow and wrapping up in your winter woollies, Hurtigruten’s Classic Voyage North is an opportunity to experience all of these things the Norwegian way. December is peak northern lights season too so look

Fly from/to London, Bergen, Ålesund, Molde, Kristiansand, Trondheim, Rørvik, Brønnøysund, Bodø, Svolvær, Stokmarknes, Tromsø, Skjervøy, Øksfjord, Hammerfest, Havøysund, Honningsvåg, Kjøllefjord, Berlevåg, Båtsfjord, Vadsø, Kirkenes INSIDE FROM PP

£1,118 up and you might just see Mother Nature’s own Christmas lights dancing in skies overhead. Cruise the stunningly beautiful fjords along the country’s west coast, dipping into tiny towns and cities with festive markets filling their squares and warm cinnamon buns scenting the air.

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Discover the best of Asia on an APT

Centred around a captivating river cruise, you will explore the iconic landmarks,

So much is included:

incredible flavours, vibrant cities and unique cultures of South East Asia.

• Excursions & local experiences

From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Min City in Vietnam and the ancient city

• The finest accommodation

of Bagan in Myanmar, to remote villages only accessible by water – you will

• All tipping and port charges

enjoy an in-depth discovery of a truly fascinating region.

• Return flights from the UK

Learn from hand-selected local guides as they passionately recount their own personal insights of each region. And enjoy a level of personal service refined over 90 years of family ownership.

‘‘River cruising is the best and easiest way to explore.

Unpack and relax.’’

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• On-board dining & drinks†

• Private home-to-airport transfers#

EUROPE | RUSSIA | MYANMAR |

*Prices are per person, twin share and include saving where applicable. Valid on new bookings made by 31 Oct 2018 or until sold out. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn of offers available, once sold out, alternative offer may apply. All internal flights will be in Economy Class. Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights: Price based on travel in C Cabin on 23 cost. #Complimentary home-to-airport transfers are available within a 75 driven mile radius of selected UK departure airports, transfers for UK mainland only and must be requested is due within 7 days of booking, full payment due 107 days prior to departure. Prices correct as at time of print. UK1228

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FLY FREE

IN PREMIUM ECONOMY* 15 day Vietnam & Cambodia Highlights Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap Watch the golden sunrise over Angkor Wat temple. Cruise the Mekong, visiting homes and monasteries, and dine on a Vietnamese menu designed by chef Luke Nguyen.

From only

£4,345* per person

Departures from July 2019 to April 2020

19 day Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery Hanoi to Siem Reap As well as the marvels of the Mekong, enjoy time in Hanoi before spending three days cruising the awe-inspiring scenery of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay.

From only

£5,345* per person

Departures from July 2019 to April 2020

17 day Hidden Wonders of Myanmar Yangon to Mandalay

Meet Luke Nguyen On APT's Luxury River Cruises on the Mekong and Irrawaddy, you will have the opportunity to indulge in exclusive dining experiences created by acclaimed chef, author and APT Ambassador Luke Nguyen at no extra charge.

Discover a breath-taking land that has been untouched by visitors for generations. Observe a stunning sunset in Bagan, cruise alongside the famed U Bein Bridge and set out on a tour by horse-drawn cart.

From only

£5,395* per person

Departures from October 2019 to April 2020

VIETNAM & CAMBODIA | CHINA at any time. Strictly limited number of offers available on selected 2019 & 2020 dates only. Offer includes free Premium Economy flights and taxes from London Heathrow. Limited number August 2019. Vietnam & Cambodia Discovery: Price based on travel in C Cabin on 19 August 2019. Myanmar: Price based on travel in an D Cabin on 22 January 2020. Visas are not included in the tour at the time of booking. No cash alternative available. †Complimentary beverages exclude French Champagne, premium spirits and selected wines. A non-refundable deposit of up to £400 per person

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Norwegian’s Premium All Inclusive cruising offers you an unparalleled sense of freedom with just so much included in the fare. Feel Free to enjoy a wide choice of premium alcoholic beverages in all bars, lounges and restaurants. Savour Lavazza speciality coffees served at Norwegian’s Premium All Inclusive cruising offers you an unparalleled sense of freedom meal times and relax because service charge and tips are also included. Plus Premium All with just so much included in the fare. Feel Free to enjoy a wide choice of premium alcoholic Inclusive gets even better with 60 minutes free ship-wide WIFI per person also included. beverages in all bars, lounges and restaurants. Savour Lavazza speciality coffees served at meal times and relax because service charge and tips are also included. Plus Premium All Inclusive gets even better with 60 minutes free ship-wide WIFI per person also included.

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IMAGINE BLISS. IMAGINE BLISS.

Imagine awe over discovering fantastic vistas in The Last Frontier.

Imagine exhilaration while exploring the wilds of Alaska. Imagine relaxation upon finding your slice of paradise in the Caribbean. Imagine Bliss.

That’s what you’ll experiencefantastic when youvistas vacation Norwegian Cruise Imagine awe over discovering in on The Last Frontier.

Line's newest and most incredible ship, Norwegian Bliss.

Custom-built for Imagine exhilaration while exploring the wilds of Alaska. Imagine the spectacular, Norwegian Bliss offeatures Observation relaxation upon finding your slice paradisea inrevolutionary the Caribbean.

Imagine Lounge for what you to soak in everywhen stunning moment, bald eagles Bliss. That’s you’ll experience you vacation on from Norwegian Cruise soaring over glaciers to dolphins splashing through warm turquoise Line's newest and most incredible ship, Norwegian Bliss. Custom-built for waters.

Come aboard and experience the abest dining, entertainment, the spectacular, Norwegian Bliss features revolutionary Observation and amenities a backdrop unrivaled natural Lounge for youatto sea soakagainst in every stunning of moment, from bald beauty. eagles Whether over you choose tropical splashing or a little wild, there’s oneturquoise word to soaring glaciers toto godolphins through warm describe the experiences awaiting you on Norwegian’s newest ship: Bliss. waters. Come aboard and experience the best dining, entertainment, and amenities at sea against a backdrop of unrivaled natural beauty.

Whether you choose to go tropical or a little wild, there’s one word to describe the experiences awaiting you on Norwegian’s newest ship: Bliss.

ALASKA HIGHLIGHTS

EASTERN CARIBBEAN

7- DAY CRUISE • NORWEGIAN BLISS

7- DAY CRUISE • NORWEGIAN BLISS

FROM SEATTLE

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7- DAY CRUISE • NORWEGIAN BLISS

MAY-SEP 2019 ALASKA HIGHLIGHTS FROM £2,349pp FROM SEATTLE

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Embark from Seattle and get ready for amazing views and wildlife like nowhere else. Witness massive ice chunks calving into the sea, take the reins of a dogsled in Juneau, go for a catamaran ride in Ketchikan, and Embark from and get and ready for amazing views take a ride on Seattle the White Pass Yukon route narrowand wildlife likein nowhere gauge railroad Skagway.else. Witness massive ice chunks calving into the sea, take the reins of a dogsled in Juneau, go for a catamaran ride in Ketchikan, and take a ride on the White Pass and Yukon route narrowgauge railroad in Skagway.

7- DAY CRUISE • NORWEGIAN BLISS Based on 30 Nov 2018 departure

Spend a week on Norwegian Bliss, as you sail through the islands of the Eastern Caribbean. Depart from sunny Miami to make your way to the U.S. Virgin Islands for vividly colourful snorkelling in St. Spend a week on Norwegian you sailbeach through Thomas.

Sip tropical drinks Bliss, on aaspristine to the Eastern Caribbean.

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Sip to tropical drinks on a on pristine beach to no wrong way relax and let loose this holiday. the beat of Caribbean music on the British Virgin Island of Tortola. Or go exploring in a 4x4 vehicle when you arrive in Nassau. Whatever you choose, there’s no wrong way to relax and let loose on this holiday.

7- DAY CRUISE • NORWEGIAN BLISS Based on 20 Apr 2019 departure

Take the Ferris wheel for a spin on the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles before cruising down to the Mexican Riviera. Puerto Vallarta is an outdoor lover’s dream where you can go whale watching, snorkelling, Take the Ferris formuch a spin on the Santa Monica horseback ridingwheel and so more.

In Old Mazatlán, Pier the in Los Angelesof before cruising down to the visit Cathedral the Immaculate Conception Mexicanreclining Riviera. on Puerto Vallarta palm-lined is an outdoor lover’s before expansive beaches. dreaminwhere you candesert go whale watching, Soak the incredible vistas of Cabosnorkelling, San Lucas horseback ridingofand so much more.

In Old Mazatlán, or go in search migrating gray whales. visit the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception before reclining on expansive palm-lined beaches.

Soak in the incredible desert vistas of Cabo San Lucas or go in search of migrating gray whales.

*Terms and conditions: Premium All Inclusive is valid for all stateroom categories (except guarantee cabin categories) on board Norwegian Cruise Line ships. Fares include certain premium branded alcoholic drinks soft drinks and water for guests aged 2yrs to 20yrs (17 yrs on non-US ports of embarkation/disembarkation) – exceptions apply, a litre bottle of water per guest (over the age of 2yrs) per day, a wide range of speciality coffees in restaurants during mealtimes, 60 minutes of wifi, service charges and gratuities. Additional benefits apply for guests staying in the Haven and Suites. Fares are guideline prices, subject to availability and can change at any time. Fares are per person in £GBP, based on double/twin occupancy including government taxes, port expenses and fees. Fares do not include travel insurance, shore excursions, personal expenses, cover charges at select restaurants and any other items not expressly included in the fare. For flight and cruise offers, UK regional flights are available at a supplement. Prices shown are current at time of printing (errors excepted) and are subject to confirmation – please check when booking for the latest price. This offer can be withdrawn at any time prior to booking confirmation. Full Norwegian Cruise Line booking conditions apply to all bookings. Visit www.ncl.co.uk for full details of Premium All Inclusive and booking conditions. NCL (Bahamas) Ltd, UK Office, Mountbatten House, Grosvenor Square, Southampton, SO15 2JU. ©2018 NCL Corporation Ltd. Ship’s Registry: Bahamas and USA. 6900.7.18

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THE RE­-INSPIRATION OF CLASSIC ELEGANCE Dramatic enhancements so transformational, they are inspirational

Oceania Cruises are very excited to announce their new programme OceaniaNEXT, which includes a sweeping array of dramatic enhancements so transformational, they are inspirational. This ambitious initiative will elevate virtually every facet of the Oceania Cruises guest experience to new levels. From thoughtfully crafted new dining experiences and reimagined menus to the dramatic re-inspiration of the iconic Regatta-Class ships, they are enhancing every aspect of the Oceania Cruises experience. Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and Sirena essentially will become four new ships in a re-inspiration process without peer. Every surface of every suite and stateroom will be entirely new, while in the public spaces, a refreshed colour palette of soft sea and sky tones will surround a tasteful renewal of fabrics, furnishings and lighting fixtures that exquisitely encompasses the inimitable style and comfort of Oceania.

RE-INSPIRATION BY THE NUMBERS

66 Days $100 million Dollars 1,368 New Suites and Staterooms 1,400 New Marble Bathrooms 8,000 New Light Fixtures 12,000 New Sofas and Chairs 1,000+ Artisans and Craftsmen 4 BETTER-THAN-NEW SHIPS 86

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The world is waiting and there has never been a more elegant way to explore it than with Oceania Cruises. These are ships for the seasoned traveller with a penchant for the finer things in life. Let Oceania Cruises be your guide on summer days in Sardinia and on autumn afternoons in quaint New England towns. See the world your way on the finest fleet at sea.

THE OLIFE™ DIFFERENCE • The Finest Cuisine at Sea™ • A variety of distinctive openseating restaurants, all at no additional charge • Gourmet cuisine curated by world-renowned Master Chef Jacques Pépin • Epicurean enrichment programs, including immersive Culinary Discovery Tours™ in the world’s most fascinating destinations • Award-winning itineraries featuring more than 450 alluring destinations • Spectacular port-intensive voyages featuring overnight visits and extended evening port stays • Intimate, luxurious ships catering to just 684 or 1,250 guests • Exceptional personalised service • Country club casual ambiance • Acclaimed Canyon Ranch® Spa 88

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Airfare & Internet

FREE up to $800 ship board credit FREE up to 8 shore excursions FREE beverage package Terms and Conditions apply*

SAVOUR THE WORLD WITH THE FINEST CUISINE AT SEA™ Each Oceania Cruises voyage is an invitation to discover your next travel story and reignite your passions.

Experience faraway places that you have always dreamed of. Encounter new ways of looking at the world and travel to the far corners of the globe.

Savour your experience with imaginative insider tours that immerse you in the heart of the destination’s culinary and cultural traditions.

Oceania's commitment to The Finest Cuisine at Sea shines in its artisanal ingredients and array of gourmet restaurants, but truly comes to life with talented chefs who craft each recipe with love. Behind every recipe there is a story rooted deep in culinary tradition.

You can sail to the far corners of the globe on intimate and luxurious ships, but you’ll always feel like you’re coming home to family.

COASTAL CREATIONS

EUROPEAN RHAPSODY

RENAISSANCE & RETREATS

FREE Internet plus choose from one of the following: FREE 6 Shore Excursions, FREE $600 On Board Credit or FREE House Beverage Package

FREE Internet plus choose from one of the following: FREE 6 Shore Excursions, FREE $600 On Board Credit or FREE House Beverage Package

FREE Internet plus choose from one of the following: FREE 4 Shore Excursions, FREE $400 On Board Credit or FREE House Beverage Package

18 June 2019 / Sirena / 10 Nights

15 July 2019 / Sirena / 10 Nights

12 September 2019 / Sirena / 7 Nights

Fly from London to Monte Carlo, Portofino, Porto Vecchio (Corsica), Cagliari, Trapani (Sicily), Almeria, Cartagena, Valencia, Alcudia (Mallorca), Barcelona, fly to London

Fly from London to Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Cinque Terre (La Spezia), Calvi (Corsica), Portofino, Monte Carlo, Antibes, Provence (Marseilles), Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Barcelona, fly to London

Fly from London to Monte Carlo (O/Night in Port), Antibes, Portofino, Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Ajaccio (Corsica), Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Barcelona, fly to London

Ocean View from £2799pp

Ocean View from £2,979pp

Ocean View from £2,089pp

Penthouse from £4,589pp

Penthouse from £4,999pp

Penthouse from £3,659pp

Veranda from £3,469pp

Veranda from £3,729pp

Veranda from £2,759pp

Complimentary regional flights available from selected airports.

Complimentary regional flights available from selected airports.

Complimentary regional flights available from selected airports.

ADRIATIC MEDLEY

CARIBBEAN FLAIR

TROPICAL BREEZES

FREE Internet plus choose from one of the following: FREE 4 Shore Excursions, FREE $400 On Board Credit or FREE House Beverage Package

FREE Internet plus choose from one of the following: FREE 6 Shore Excursions, FREE $600 On Board Credit or FREE House Beverage Package

FREE Internet plus choose from one of the following: FREE 8 Shore Excursions, FREE $800 On Board Credit or FREE House Beverage Package

23 October 2019 / Sirena / 7 Nights

12 January 2020 / Sirena / 14 Nights

17 March 2020 / Sirena / 16 Nights

Fly from London to Venice, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Tirana (Durres), Argostoli (Cephalonia), Taormina (Sicily), Naples/Pompeii, Rome (Civitavecchia),

Fly from London to Miami (overnight hotel stay), Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Grenada, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Barts, Miami, fly to London

Fly from London to Miami (overnight hotel stay), Santa Marta, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Barts, Miami, fly to London

Ocean View from £3,459pp

Ocean View from £3,629pp

Penthouse from £5,169pp

Penthouse from £5,329pp

fly to London

Ocean View from Sold

Outpp

Veranda from £2,409pp

Penthouse from £3,079pp Complimentary regional flights available from selected airports.

Veranda from £4,129pp

Complimentary regional flights available from selected airports.

*OLife Choice amenities are per stateroom, based on double occupancy and subject to change. Free Internet is one per stateroom, does not include streaming. OLife Choice free shore excursions vary by voyage and exclude Oceania Select, Oceania Exclusive, Executive Collection, Food & Wine Trails, Wellness and Culinary Discovery Tours. Voyages up to 9 days receive 4 free shore excursions; 10-13 days receive 6 free shore excursions; 14+ days receive 8 free shore excursions. If shore excursion amenity is selected, all excursions must be chosen at least 14 days prior to sailing. OLife Choice beverage package amenity is House Select. Guests in the same stateroom must choose the same OLife Choice amenity and amenity must be chosen by final payment. Pricing and offers only valid until the 30th of September. Fares are per person based on two sharing & offers are subject to change.

Veranda from £4,219pp

Complimentary regional flights available from selected airports.

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Saga Sapphire Now All Inclusive throughout 2019 Next year, Saga Sapphire will be visiting some of her most popular destinations for the final time. Saga are marking this by including unlimited drinks aboard all her 2019 cruises. This means you can enjoy a wide range of chilled beers, wines, house branded spirits and cocktails without worrying about a bar bill. With everything else Saga include as standard, this makes her final season her best-value collection ever.

Every Saga cruise includes...

• A return chauffeur service within 250 miles of the port • All meals, snacks and speciality dining • Unlimited drinks on all Saga Sapphire’s 2019 cruises • A choice of wines at lunch and dinner • All on-board gratuities • 24-hour room service • Free Wi-Fi • Porterage at the port, and much more...

Fare per person, based on the lowest Inside cabin available.. Please call for full details. All fares correct at time of going to print and subject to availability and change. They include optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required. Cover is subject to medical questions – call for details. h Land by launch or tender. This is not a brochure, terms and conditions apply. Saga’s holidays and cruises are exclusively for the over 50s (but a travelling companion can be 40+)

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A Norwegian Saga

Wild About Iceland

Norwegian Legends

April 11-17, 2019 aboard Saga Sapphire

July 22-August 7, 2019 aboard Saga Sapphire

August 22-30, 2019 aboard Saga Sapphire

ALL INCLUSIVE

ALL INCLUSIVE

ALL INCLUSIVE

6 nights from £914

16 nights from £3,779

8 nights from £1,384

Calling at… Dover, England • Bergen, Norway • Rosendal h, Norway • Stavanger, Norway • Dover, England.

Calling at… Dover, England • Dublin, Ireland • Reykjavik, Iceland • Grundarfjord, Iceland • Siglufjordur, Iceland • Seydisfjord, Iceland • Djupivogur h, Iceland • Holyhead, Wales • Dover, England.

Calling at… Dover, England • Haugesund, Norway • Bergen, Norway • Flåm h, Norway • Skjolden, Norway • Stavanger, Norway • Dover, England.

Cruise code: SA369

Cruise code: SA377

Cruise code: SA379

Adventure in the Canaries and Morocco

A Mediterranean Canvas

Irish Coasts & Cities

October 23-November 6, 2019 aboard Saga Sapphire

November 6-24, 2019 aboard Saga Sapphire

March 8-15, 2020 aboard Saga Sapphire

ALL INCLUSIVE

ALL INCLUSIVE

7 nights from £1,124

14 nights from £2,238

18 nights from £3,093

Calling at… Southampton, England • Lisbon, Portugal • Agadir, Morocco • Arrecife, Lanzarote • Las Palmas, Gran Canaria • Santa Cruz, Tenerife • Santa Cruz, La Palma • Funchal, Madeira • Southampton, England.

Calling at… Southampton, England • Gibraltar • Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy • Livorno, Italy • Toulon, France • Barcelona, Spain • Motril, Spain • Vigo, Spain • Southampton, England.

Calling at… Dover, England • Liverpool, England • Dublin, Ireland • Cobh (for Cork), Ireland • Portland, England • Dover, England.

Cruise code: SA384

Cruise code: SA385

Cruise code: SA393

Saga Holidays is a trading name of ST&H Ltd (registration no. 2174052). ST&H Ltd and Saga Cruises Ltd (registration no. 3267858) are subsidiaries of ST&H Group Ltd (registration no. 0720588).

All three companies are registered in England and Wales. Registered Office: Enbrook Park, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3SE. With respect to general insurance products sold in the UK, ST&H Ltd is an appointed representative of Saga Services Limited, registered in England and Wales (company no. 732602), which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority NHA-SC0539.

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN ARE GOING ALL OUT WITH ALL-INCLUSIVE ON SELECTED 2019 SAILINGS. THAT INCLUDES DELUXE DRINKS, SO GET READY FOR A TASTE OF PARADISE. PLUS, WHEN YOU BUY ONE CRUISE FARE SAILING FROM THE UK, CARIBBEAN OR EUROPE, YOU CAN GET ONE 50% OFF*. SO, GRAB YOUR ADVENTURE BUDDY AND GET READY FOR SOME NEXT-LEVEL EXPLORING.

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CULINARY CORNER

LAVENDER CRÈME BRÛLÉE With a subtle hint of lavender, France’s quintessential dessert is a taste of Provence.

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole milk 6 egg yolks 1 ½ cups of caster sugar 1 tsp. lavender 2 cups crème fraîche 2/3 cup raw sugar

METHOD: Boil the milk. Remove from heat and add lavender. Leave to chill for 12 hours. In a small mixing bowl, add egg yolks and whip them while incorporating the sugar until the mixture is nearly white. Strain the chilled milk and place in a saucepan on low heat.

Add the crème fraîche slowly while whisking. Let this sit for 45 minutes. Rinse the ramekins with cold water and leave wet. Pour the cream mixture into the ramekins and put them into a water bath with water to mid-height. Place in a 350°F/180C oven for 20 minutes. To serve, sprinkle with raw sugar on top of the crèmes and caramelize either using a kitchen torch or grill for five minutes.

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£2,527

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Intermittent days are at sea. Prices for Eligible Bookings are subject to change during the promotion period based on supply and demand.

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