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Summer Moments WELCOME LETTER / CONTENTS

Welcome I am thrilled to introduce Summer Moments - an exciting new format to preview our 2020 programme and bring you inspiration for your next adventure.

This year we are celebrating our 85th birthday, with a look back at how our holidays have evolved over the years. We bring you insights from our long-standing suppliers and team members, as well as our valued guests (page 7), so you can draw on our wealth of experience and knowledge to give you an unforgettable holiday.

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We know modern life can be challenging, so we are also putting the spotlight on health and well-being. I’m sure you will attest to the huge benefits of being in the mountains; the fresh air, stunning scenery and peaceful surroundings.

It all does wonders for the body and soul. On page 20 we bring you our top resorts for reconnecting with nature, including luxury escapes and eco-friendly lodgings.

Another big draw when choosing a holiday is the food and wine of course. Our destinations across Europe certainly spoil us in that respect! On page 18 our team whet our appetite by revealing their favourites; from puff pastry delights in Slovenia to fondue goodness in Switzerland.

We will be releasing the main edition brochure in the autumn of 2019, packed full of resort and accommodation ideas, so do register for a copy at inghams.co.uk/brochure. Or to search latest prices and availability, and book online 24/7 visit inghams.co.uk/summer We may be facing uncertain times, but you can always travel with confidence with Inghams.

With kindest regards,

FOR INNOVATION

Paul Carter Chief Executive Officer

Thanks to Hugh Walton and Jessica Tottman for their valuable contribution to this publication

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Contents 04 UNBEATABLE INGHAMS VALUE Check out our summer offers

06 85 GLORIOUS YEARS

Celebrate our 85th birthday

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08 TIME TRAVEL

Take a look at how holidays have changed over the years

10 ONCE IN A LIFETIME

How to make your trip that extra bit special

Arts, culture, shopping and the finest food and drink

28 ITALY

Reasons to choose idyllic Italy

34 AUSTRIA

Vast valleys and breathtaking mountain towns

38 SWITZERLAND

Fall in love with Switzerland

12 BEST FOOT FORWARD

42 SLOVENIA

15 TOP TIPS ON BUYING WALKING BOOTS & RUCKSACKS

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Our top picks of Alpine and water-side walks

Top Tips from the experts

16 BLOOMING MARVELLOUS Explore some beautiful gardens throughout Europe

18 FEAST

Delicious local dishes for you to try

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26 CITY BREAKS

Mindful moments, green retreats and goat yoga!

22 TOUR THE BEST OF EUROPE

Discover the most spectacular locations with one of our tours

24 TWIN & MULTI-CENTRE HOLIDAYS

Take a look at some of our favourites

The perfect spot for an unforgettable holiday Explore this unique landscape

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Fantastic Alpine scenery and beautiful lakes

48 GERMANY

Reasons to choose glorious Germany

49 LAPLAND

Discover the winter wonderland

Handy Guides 50 FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES 51 FLIGHT SCHEDULES

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To celebrate our 85th birthday we are also offering guests who book by 30 September 2019 the chance to secure their 2020 summer holiday for just £85* per person.

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Our special offer, only for those who book by 30 September 2019 for travel in Summer 2020. As a thank you for booking by this deadline, and to coincide with our 85th birthday, you will receive £85 off per couple. The guide prices in this edition do not include the reduction, which will be taken off at the time of booking.

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Our partner hotels reward early bookers with monetary discounts, which can be considerable. Visit our website for offers. Discounts are subject to availability and are included in our prices (printed and shown online), so prices will increase once the offer expires.

Plus Solo Travellers Whether you are travelling alone or part of a larger group, we have built up a select range of hotels who do not charge Inghams guests a supplement for a single room.

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Book by 30 September 2019 and receive a free top quality walking map covering many of our most popular destinations. Maps will be posted† to you at home, or via your travel agent, in advance of your holiday departure date, so you can have all the pleasure of planning and looking ahead to your chosen walking highlights.

Visit our website for details of the resorts available for this offer.

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Great added value from our partner hotels. These offers can include free guided walks; free packed lunches; free afternoon tea and cake; free bike hire; free resort cards and so much more. Please see individual hotel descriptions for offers.

*Terms & Conditions and some exclusions apply to this offer. Visit inghams.co.uk/terms-conditions for full details. †Maps will be posted from April 2020. Please note: These are good quality local walking maps, not ‘walking guides’ and may not include descriptions of walks in English. One map will be provided per booking for each stay of 7 nights or more.

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Summer Moments

85 Glorious Years

MAKING HISTORY

Walter Ingham grew up in Austria where he developed his passion for the mountains.

In 1934 aged only 20, he returned to the UK to sell Remington typewriters. He quickly realised that he missed the mountains and found that if he could get a party of 15 together, he would get a free place on the train and at the hotel. One advertisement in The Times later and the rest is history!

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From that first group of 15, Inghams now carries over 100,000 guests every year to Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Slovenia and Norway. In 1964 he sold his company to the Swiss company, Hotelplan, who remain our parent company to this day.

So much has changed over the years. Way back then, air travel was in its infancy and all travel was by rail, boat or motor coach. See more about how transport has changed on pages 8-9. En suite bathrooms were almost unheard of - one had to pay the proprietor extra to take a bath!

The three stories below illustrate this to the full.

Firstly, let’s hear from Ingham's guests, Stan and Sonya Ainsworth, Stan remembers...

“In 1984 I visited our local travel agents as I was getting married and needed help choosing where to go on our honeymoon. The travel agent strongly recommended Inghams and Mayrhofen. I booked and we stayed at the Hotel Strass.

This year, through Inghams, we return to celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary, staying at the same resort and the same hotel.

The thing that really struck me was that Sonya had kept not only the tickets and paperwork in the Inghams yellow folder but even the brochure! So if that’s not a Gold Star recommendation I don’t know what is!”

Andreas Kröll is CEO of the Christophorus Group in Mayrhofen who have been looking after and welcoming Inghams guests to the Ziller Valley for several decades.

“It has always been an honour for me to welcome your guests to Mayrhofen. At Christophorus we are all proud and happy to service Inghams for such a long time. We will always do our best to satisfy your guests. We wish you all good luck and success over the next 85 years!”

PERFECT PLANNING Inghams Resort Reps have always been at the heart of our business and are always on hand with a friendly smile and helpful advice to help our guests get the most out of their holiday. And it seems to have always been that way!

And Family Kratzer, from Hotel Helga, in Seefeld adds "We thank Inghams for the many years of successful partnership. And would like to take the opportunity of thanking Inghams for the many repeat guests that we have as a result of our working together.We wish Inghams continued success and look forward to the future together."

In July 1964, 55 years ago, Capt. W.E. Rivers wrote in to say: “As a soldier, I could not help admiring the perfect planning. Everything was done for our comfort and I am sure it would be impossible to enjoy a better holiday. A special word of thanks to your representative. The minute we reached Pisa we became her family until she finally saw us on to the plane for home. Her energy was indescribable and her care for her flock unbelievable”

Finally, let’s hear from Pat Hillman who’s been a key member of our Reservations and Operations Team for over 40 years.

“I remember my first week as a very shy 18 year old at Inghams in Putney Bridge Road, London and it was very nearly my last.

We’ve always maintained that the key to a successful travel business is to build strong partnerships with local hoteliers, tourist boards and travel suppliers. Partnerships that will last for years rather than change every season and we still work with many hoteliers in the Alps whose parents signed their first contract with Walter Ingham himself!

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In those days before computers a glass tube of marbles represented the number of seats available for each flight (15 marbles/15 seats).

Guess who tripped over and knocked over half the tubes leaving broken glass and marbles everywhere?

Somehow I survived that episode and now I’m proud to be the longest serving member of the Inghams family. I’m just thankful that our state of the art reservations system has replaced those marbles!”

Main Picture Walter Ingham Above Walter and friends enjoying the slopes Left Stan and Sonya back to the Hotel Strass, with our Head of Austrian Operations, Andy Johnson Right Capt. W.E. Rivers letter from 1964

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TIME TRAVEL

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Time Travel /t was all so different...

Below Booking wallet and Tickets from 1956 Bottom TransAir DC-3 Aircraft

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In the early years of Walter Ingham’s tours, all travel to the Continent was by rail. In those pre-Eurostar days it was a 24 hour journey from London Victoria via Folkestone and Calais to Innsbruck with second class couchettes included.

The bench seats converted into 3 tiers of bunks and there was always a scramble for the lower berths. Everyone had to retire at the same time even if you weren’t ready for bed and most people used to bring their own packed meals rather than purchase the infamous British Rail sandwiches which have their own place in history!

A young Danny Nickson joined F&W Ingham in 1954 when the office was located in New Bond Street above a chemist. Danny was appointed as the Inghams Rep at Croydon Airport and he recalls: “My job was the booking and ticket issue of a charter flight operated

by Transair Ltd. Transair operated a war-time DC3 which was basic - the internal fuselage was bare metal! The flight operated from Croydon Airfield to Innsbruck, then on to Salzburg and back to London. As Croydon Airfield had a short runway, the aircraft landed at Hurn Airfield (now Bournemouth Airport) to refuel.

At that time when a travel company operated a charter, the passengers had to be members of a club or organisation. Major Ingham overcame this stipulation by making clients members of the Austrian Alpine Club for a fee.”

In the 1960’s coach and overland travel was still more popular than flying thanks in no small way to the restrictive practices of scheduled airlines like British European Airways who wanted to keep fares artificially high. We heard recently from John and Susan Robinson who went on their honeymoon with Inghams to Niederau over 50 years ago. John writes: “We joined a coach at Victoria to take us to Dover, crossing to Ostend.

There we joined a “Sleepcoach”.

After travelling some hours we stopped for dinner when the drivers converted the seats into two tiers of bunks complete with pillows, blankets and a privacy curtain. We journeyed through the night arriving in Austria for breakfast where the drivers converted the bunks back to seats for the last leg of the journey to Niederau! “ It doesn't sound like the most romantic start to their honeymoon, but it can't have been too bad as John and Susan returned to Austria in 2018 - with Inghams of course to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

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Even until the millennium, self-drive holidays were still a popular option and Inghams had a dedicated brochure featuring them. With the increasing cost of fuel, road tolls, problems at Calais and the rise of the low-cost airlines, now only a very few Inghams guests travel this way. Rail charters still operated into the mid1970’s with departures every Friday from London Victoria to Innsbruck and Milan with up to 700 passengers on each service.

But when the restrictions on air charters were lifted, travel by air became the preferred option for its speed, choice of regional departures and shorter transfers. Nowadays, Inghams fly from no less than 23 UK airports to 17 European airports.

Behind the scenes is a complex transfer operation involving coaches, trains and boats aimed at getting guests as quickly as possible from their arrival airport to their chosen resort.

All very different from 1934!

Top The Alpine Club Application Form Above Getting ready for Adventure Right BEA Flight ticket from 1965

Baggage Guide One thing that hasn’t changed in the last 85 years is the thorny question of baggage allowances. As the ‘Inghams 33lbs Baggage Guide’ (shown above) illustrates it was a problem back in the 1950’s and 60’s!

Fascinating to see that gentlemen were expected to get by on 1 pullover, 3 sets of vests and pants and 4 pairs of socks and that ladies were recommended to take 2 pairs of gloves and 12 handkerchiefs!

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Summer Moments ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCES

ONCE IN A LIFETIME Experiences for those that fancy something a bit different

On an Inghams holiday, great accommodation in fantastic locations come as standard.

But there are also endless options for making your break extra special.

Discover a new tour, excursion or activity for a unique holiday with the wow factor.

From cycling along the Danube, to the spectacular fjords in Norway, awe-inspiring world heritage sites to the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

You’re spoilt for choice.

For more details and to book your holiday visit inghams.co.uk/summer

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EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL: OPEN KITCHEN, LJUBLJANA

EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL: WALKING THE CINQUE TERRE

Every Friday from March to October, Pogačar Square (daily city food and fruit market) transforms into a picturesque venue to have a tasty lunch. Good company, good weather, something to snack on - Open Kitchen has become the place to meet on Fridays.

More than 40 Slovenian inns, restaurants and tourist farms serve traditional and international specialities.

The Cinque Terre (meaning ‘Five Earths’) is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers some of the most famous and picturesque walks in Italy. Starting west of La Spezia and comprising five villages, you can explore the coastline and surrounding hillsides on an Inghams self-guided tour.

QUIRKY STAYS: HOTEL KRISTAL, BOHINJ Slovenian family hospitality at its best. Locally sourced ingredients will be made into tasty dishes and Alenka, the owner, will explain how her chocolate is made and which wild flowers enhance the taste.

Prices from £679 (7 nights) Includes £60 per couple saving - Half Board - departing 6 May.

TOP TOUR: DISCOVER THE JULIAN ALPS Discover magnificent landscapes, dramatic scenery, and the varied flora & fauna and wildlife of the Julian Alps. Nestled in this picturesque area are the intriguing destinations of Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, Kranjska Gora and Bovec: Lake Bled’s beauty is renowned, nestled amidst dense pine forests and surrounded by the dramatic snow-capped mountains.

Please note: This tour is self-guided.

Prices from £989 (10 nights)

QUIRKY STAYS: TRULLI HOUSES IN PUGLIA For those wanting to experience a unique and authentic holiday, a stay in a characteristic Trullo will fit the bill. Known as the capital of Trulli, Alberobello boasts over 1,500 of these conical-roofed buildings and is a UNESCO Heritage Site that draws thousands of visitors each year.

Prices from £619 (7 nights) Includes £140 per couple saving - Bed & Breakfast - departing 6 or 13 May.

TOP TOUR: VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS Step back into a bygone era with a once-in-alifetime journey on the Venice Simplon-OrientExpress. This famous train journey is a truly spectacular experience. Reviving the glitz and glamour of the 1920’s the carriages of this iconic train have been painstakingly restored to their former glory. A trip on this famous train promises to be one you'll never forget.

Includes £80 per couple - Half Board - departing 3 May.

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Prices are per person and include flights, transfers, 3, 7 or 10 nights' and meals as indicated.

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EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL: TRAIN TRAVEL

EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL: AUSTRIA’S LAKE DISTRICT

EXPERIENTIAL TRAVEL: FLÅM RAILWAY

From glaciers to palm trees, Switzerland has it all. Whether you head to the pristine Alps or the crystal clear lakes, you will soon slow down, relax and enjoy the view. Train travel is easy and with scenic trains you can comfortably travel from mountains to the warm shores of one of the many lakes.

Music, mountains and some of the most staggeringly beautiful alpine scenery define the Salzkammergut area, which is known as Austria’s Lake District. This is the land of lakes, with 76 in the region, the jewel in the crown being the UNESCO world-heritage site of Hallstatt. The town of Hallstatt and the surrounding areas are famous for the salt mines. Day trips can be organised from the villages of St. Gilgen, Fuschl am See and St. Wolfgang.

Experience the Flåm railway and see an incredible range of scenery including waterfalls, rivers, fjords and snow-covered mountain peaks. Your guide will tell you local stories, myths and folklore, and the history of the railway that was built in 1940.

QUIRKY STAYS: HOTEL WILDEN MANN, LUCERNE The Hotel Wilden Mann is filled with history.

For 500 years, the Wilde Mann has existed in the heart of the small town of Lucerne. The contorted corridors, the lovingly decorated rooms and the excellent cuisine are all part of this long tradition.

Prices from £1,259 (7 nights) Includes £180 per couple saving - Half Board - departing 23 Sep.

TOP TOUR: GLORIOUS GLACIER EXPRESS Combining stays in three contrasting areas of Switzerland, this 3 centre independent rail holiday gives you a fantastic overview of Switzerland’s varied scenery and also includes a journey on one of the most famous train lines in the world – the dramatic ‘Glacier Express’.

Prices from £1,289 (10 nights) Includes £80 per couple saving - Half Board - departing 19 or 26 Aug.

QUIRKY STAYS: HOTEL WEISSES RÖSSL, ST WOLFGANG Established in 1474, the lakeside location makes it the focal point of the resort. The hotel has a pool built into the lake so you can swim in the warm water facing the marvellous mountain landscape of the Salzkammergut.

Prices from £1,049 (7 nights) Half Board - departing 13 May.

TOP TOUR: TREASURES OF THE DANUBE Two gentle 7 day cycling tours discovering the delights along the Danube through Austria, from Passau to Budapest. Suitable for all levels of fitness with comfortable bikes and a flexible itinerary including the freedom to choose your arrival day.

Prices from £849 (7 nights)

QUIRKY STAYS: FIRST HOTEL MARIN, BERGEN The unique First Hotel Marin is on the famous "Bryggen" in Bergen which is an UNESCO world-heritage site. In an enviable harbour front location, some rooms have views over Bryggen Wharf and is conveniently located for Bergen’s main attractions.

Prices from £539 (3 nights)

Main Picture Venice Simplon-OrientExpress Top Left Glacier Express Top Middle Cycling along the Danube Top Right Nordfjord Bottom Left Hotel Weisses Rössl, St. Wolfgang Bottom Middle Trulli Houses, Puglia Bottom Right Open Kitchen, Ljubljana

Includes £40 per couple saving - Bed & Breakfast - departing 29 Jun or 6, 13, 20 Jul,

TOP TOUR: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FJORDS Designed as an excellent introduction taking in the spectacular fjords, mountains, glaciers and lakes in four contrasting destinations, escorted by an Inghams guide throughout - from the historic city of Bergen to the serene Sognefjord, and from the glacier arms in Loen to the Atlantic coast in Ålesund.

Prices from £1,739 (7 nights) Includes £40 per couple saving - B&B/Half Board - departing 17 Aug.

Bed & Breakfast - departing 2 May.

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BEST FOOT FORWARD The lakes and mountains of Europe are a dream destination for walkers, offering fresh air, stunning scenery and the chance to reconnect with nature.

Whether you fancy a gentle stroll or a high-altitude hike, there are trails to suit all abilities. Plus, as many destinations are ski resorts during the winter months, lifts are already in place to take you up to spectacular views, without the need to hike up from the valleys and villages.

Lace up your walking boots and discover somewhere truly special this summer.

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Above Jungfrau Region, Switzerland Left Seefeld, Austria

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Left Take a break and admire the scenery Left Bottom Grand Balcon Sud walk, Chamonix Below Enjoy walking in the mountains

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Make sure you have the right kit for your walk See page 15 for details on how to make sure your boots and rucksacks are fitted correctly

Reach your peak with our Top Five Alpine Walks Snow-capped mountains glint above you and picturesque villages cling to the slopes in the distance; stretch your legs in The Alps with our pick of holiday hikes.

THE ZILLERTAL NATURE TRAIL, MAYRHOFEN, AUSTRIA

THE MATTERHORN TRAIL, ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND

Surrounded by four valleys and boasting an incredible 1,700km of walking trails, the Zillertal Nature Park is a real walk on the wild side!

The most astounding mountains in the Alps are situated on Zermatt’s doorstep - the Matterhorn, the Dom and the Monte Rosa - offering hikers breathtaking views around every corner.

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THE CINEMA WALK, MERANO, ITALY In the delightfully rural, Italian region of Süd Tyrol, Merano offers walks for all abilities from leisurely strolls to advanced trekking in the high Alps.

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GRAND BALCONS WALKS CHAMONIX, FRANCE These two higher altitude walks are amongst the most popular in the valley. Offering some of the most spectacular views of Mont Blanc and the glaciers.

THE GREEN RING, LECH, AUSTRIA For the serious hikers out there, truly immerse yourself in nature by indulging in this 3 day hiking challenge between Lech and the tiny mountain hamlets of Zürs and Zug. The walk is split into three stages. Each stage of the walk varies in difficulty, but due to the stopand-relax nature of the trail, it needn’t be a constant march from location to location.

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Wanderwalks

GUIDED WALKS EXCLUSIVE TO INGHAMS In many of our destinations our Reps, and occasionally experienced mountain guides, provide exclusive, guided Wanderwalks to introduce you to the most popular trails, the local history, geography, and flora and fauna. For more information, ask our friendly reservation staff.

We are passionate about finding the best places for your mountain or lakeside break – whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, cultural exploration or great food and relaxation. Our close relationships with local hoteliers mean we can you get the best experience at the best price. Let us take care of everything – from booking regional flights to local excursions and activities.

Experienced in-resort staff are always on hand to offer advice on exciting places to visit. All you have to do is have a great time.

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Far Left Lake Oeschinensee, Switzerland Middle Far Left Seefeld, Austria

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Bottom Far Left The Tromeja - Three Country Border Left Grindelwald, Switzerland Below Briksdal Glacier, Norway

Water, water everywhere with our Top Five water-side walks If the tranquillity of the deep blue is more your thing, discover crystal clear waters on walks around some of Europe’s most beautiful lakes and rivers.

THE THREE LAKES WALK, SEEFELD, AUSTRIA Just 20km west of Innsbruck, Seefeld is one of the most popular tourist centres in the Austrian Tyrol and boasts over 650km of walking trails.

BRIKSDAL GLACIER, NORWAY A scenic walk in the Nordfjord to the emerald lakes and cascading waterfalls of the Oldedal Valley. Follow the river path to reach the glaciers and marvel at its natural beauty.

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THE TROMEJA (TRIPLE BORDER) TRAIL, KRANJSKA GORA, SLOVENIA This 7km route starts in the centre of Rateče, via the pastures and forests in the Karavanke Mountains, the crossroad of three nations and cultures.

LAKE ISEO, ITALY The smallest of Lombardy’s four major lakes, Iseo remains blissfully peaceful despite its beauty. There is lovely walking, of all levels – whether you want to promenade along the shore past elegant villas or hike through bird-filled wetland reserves.

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LAKE FUSCHL, AUSTRIA Tucked amid pine-cloaked hills, emerald green Fuschl is small but perfectly formed. Enjoy shady woodland paths and tougher mountain trails on the seven mile circuit around the water’s edge.

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Rucksack & Boot Fitting Don’t forget, Inghams guests receive a

Your boots and rucksack are essential pieces of kit for any adventure. Having them fitted correctly by Cotswold Outdoor’s in-store experts will ensure you stay comfortable and have the support you need. Here are Cotswold Outdoor’s key steps to make sure your boots and rucksack fit you perfectly.

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Boot Fitting 1

Test the length of the boot

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Plant your foot and lace the boot

You should be able to fit your index finger down the back of the boot easily with your foot inside and the boot unlaced.

Rucksack Fitting 1

Locate your hip bone and attach the hip straps

With your fingers, locate the uppermost part of your hip bone, then fasten the hip strap. Usually this will be in line with the top of the hip bone or slightly higher if more comfortable.

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Tighten the laces from the toe then work your way up the boot. If the boot is too small, the laces will bulge; too big and excessive tension will be required.

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Stand up

If your toes touch the ends when you stand, consider a larger pair as this will quickly become uncomfortable, particularly on descents.

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Your feet should feel well supported and comfortably held in place when shifting your weight around.

Feel all around the boots; ideally, you should feel that the foot is evenly filling the entirety of the boot.

If you can walk around the house for an hour or two feeling supported, without any rubbing or pinching, then your boots are probably a good fit.

Assess the shoulder straps

The tops of the shoulder straps should be just tucked in behind your shoulders with the rest of the strap following the natural contours of your back.

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If the shoulder straps don't fit correctly, you will need to remove the bag and adjust the back length.

Achieving the correct back length will allow the shoulder straps to follow the curvature of your shoulders.

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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS

GLORIOUS GARDENS

Glorious Gardens throughout Europe

LAKE CONSTANCE, GERMANY

One of the questions our Resort Reps are most frequently asked is "Are there any gardens nearby we can visit?'

So whether you're someone who simply enjoys wandering through and exploring new gardens or an experienced gardener who knows all the plants' Latin names and is just looking for inspiration, we hope that this feature on Glorious Gardens will help you with your Lakes & Mountains holiday selection.

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The gardens of Lake Constance are many and diverse. The medicinal garden on Reichenau Island and the herb garden and labyrinth of the former monasteries of Salem and Ittingen, the gardens of Arenenberg Castle and the world famous 'Flower Island of Mainau' are all considered to be some of Germany's most impressive floral displays.

BERNESE OBERLAND, SWITZERLAND A scenic mountain railway ride will take you to the Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden. Here at nearly 2,000m, you’ll find over 700 native species of Swiss Alpine wild flowers, gloriously displayed against the backdrop of the Eiger, Jungfrau & Mönch. Admission included in train ticket.

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Located behind the Pitti Palace in Florence, the Boboli Gardens are one of the greatest open-air museums in the world. The park houses centuries-old oak trees, sculptures, fountains and are a shady retreat from the heat of the day.

The Medici family established the layout of the gardens which in time became the model for many European courts including the famous Versailles in Paris.

Lake Garda’s resorts are ideal for garden lovers. Isola del Garda, the lake’s biggest island, features a Venetian style villa with Italian and English gardens, and guided tours by the Cavazza family owners. The Parco Giardino Sigurtá near Peschiera was Napoleon III’s headquarters, and near Gardone you’ll find the Andre Heller Botanical Gardens, with streams, waterfalls, topiary and sculptures to enjoy.

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You’ll need to take a boat trip to these gardens but trust us, it’s well worth it.

Flor & Fjaere Gardens on an island north of Stavanger are unlike any others in the world and a real paradise for garden lovers. Your guide can book the day excursion for you and a meal is included.

Slovenia has some wonderfully lush gardens with the Ljubljana Botanical Gardens the best known. Established in 1810, the gardens showcase more than 4,500 different species throughout an arboretum, tropical glasshouse, water-gardens and a Mediterranean area. Garden lovers will also enjoy the International Wild Flower Festival in Bohinj held every year at the end of May/beginning of June.

In 1956, Lady Susana Walton, the wife of the composer, William Walton, commissioned the La Mortella Gardens which have become world famous for their dramatic location overlooking the Mediterranean. There’s a collection of rare and exotic plants with fountains, streams and ponds scattered everywhere. Other features include the Thai House, the three tropical greenhouses and William’s Rock where the late composer’s ashes are kept.

LAKE COMO, ITALY The lakeside villas here are reminders of more elegant times, and several have gardens open to visit, including Villa Melzi on the outskirts of Bellagio, and Villa Balbianello. Villa Carlotta between Cadenabbia and Tremezzo has gardens full of tropical plants, rare conifers, and stunning camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons - the perfect setting for its classical concerts during July and August.

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA Enjoy the famous Mirabell Gardens, as featured in the Sound of Music film.

Opened by Emperor Franz Joseph in 1854, they are recognised worldwide as a horticultural masterpiece, with unusual features including the Hedge Theatre and the Dwarf Garden’s marble sculptures.

Quirkier still are the Water Gardens at Hellbrunn Palace, with their wasserspiele and trick fountains.

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Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens are an awe-inspiring, baroque delight, with extensive formal gardens showcasing the glories of the palace, together recognised as a World Heritage Site. The Belvedere Palace & Gardens combine colourful flora with impressive statuary, fountains and water features, and wonderful views of the city centre, and the nearby University Botanical Garden is also well worth a visit.

Garden lovers staying on Lake Maggiore are spoilt for choice! Isola Bella is a garden-island especially noted for its spectacular springtime display of azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons. Isola Madre is another elaborate villa on a pretty island, with gardens full of rare vegetables and flowers. The Villa Taranto in Pallanza is yet another ‘must see’, as is the Botanic Garden Alpinia.

Main Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg, Austria Top Left Lake Maggiore, Italy Top Middle Gardens of Lake Constance Top Right Lake Garda, Italy Bottom Left Flor & Fjaere, Norway Bottom Middle Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens, Vienna, Austria Bottom Right Lake Como, Italy

INNSBRUCK, AUSTRIA At 2,000m, the Alpengarten Patscherkofel is the highest botanical garden in Europe, featuring edelweiss, gentian and over 400 alpine species across its 2½ acres. It is easily reached by cable-car from Igls, just 6km bus-ride from Innsbruck. Nearby is the Zirbenweg - a panoramic hiking path which runs above Innsbruck for 7km through the oldest pine forest in the Alps.

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ITALY Italy of course, has always been a foodie’s paradise. Sandro, who heads up our Italian contracting team, tells us:

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“My favourite restaurant is ‘Rose e Sapori’ in Desenzano. It’s right on the lakeside and serves the most divine pasta dish, Tagliatelle ai porcini con Basso di Bagolino (pictured left) - tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and Bagoss cheese from the province of Brescia.

My favourite wine - Ca’ dei Frati - is one from the Sirmione area and served chilled, is a great end to a perfect day on the lake.”

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The Bardolino Wine Festival on Lake Garda Marks the end of the summer season and is a great chance to sample the fine local wines.

FEAST! Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, a Lakes & Mountains holiday won’t do your waistline any favours! All our half board hotels offer local dishes and very often also have themed evenings and barbecues. But it’s always nice to eat out during the day and occasionally in the evenings so we’ve asked some of our team what their particular food and wine favourites are.

NORWAY As you’d expect from a seafaring nation, Norway’s favourite dishes are mainly fish based using salmon, cod, herring, sardine and mackerel. Norwegians are said to be amongst the healthiest people in the world so they seem to have got it right! Imported wines are expensive and Jessica, our Product Manager for Norway advises sticking to the local beers, orup and coruja ciders and trying Krumkake, meaning bent cake, a Norweigan waffle cookie made of flour, butter, eggs, sugar and cream.

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AUSTRIA Austrians of course will always tell you that their cuisine is better than Italy’s. Andy, our Operations Manager in Austria, fights their corner saying his favourite will always be the Wiener Schnitzel, thin slices of veal rolled in flour, whipped eggs and breadcrumbs. Served with a Kopfsalat (lettuce) or parsley potatoes he says it can’t be beaten. And in Vienna, he’s been spotted many times tucking into the famous Sachertorte, a yummy chocolate cake with an apricot filling! Andy’s favourite wine? Without a doubt, Grüner Veltliner, a bright and spicy white.

SWITZERLAND Mention Switzerland and most people’s first thought is of chocolate but Andrea, who’s responsible for Inghams hotel contracting there, says that her ideal evening is enjoying a Cheese Fondue - bread cubes dipped in melted cheese in the traditional caquelon fondue pot, with a group of friends. Or perhaps Raclette - melted cheese served with Gschwellti (jacket potatoes), gherkins and onions.

Swiss wines are not so well known abroad but its high altitude vineyards produce some real stunners.

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Our French colleagues would be greatly insulted if we didn’t mention them in this feature. Dave, our own Executive Chef in France, tells us that the rich cuisine found in the French Alps originates from a time when mountain villages could be cut off for months and villagers lived on what they could produce themselves. One of Dave’s favourites is Tartiflette (pictured above), a simple but tasty dish of potatoes, Savoyard cheese, bacon lardons, cream, white wine and onions. Of course too, the mountainous Savoie region produces some exceptional wines.

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Today, more than ever, people are choosing to leave the stresses of modern life behind on holiday, to focus on their well-being.

There are few destinations more conducive to feeling great than the fresh air and stunning scenery of the Alps, and combined with one of our fantastic spa hotels, you can strike the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation.

This is the perfect opportunity to really connect with your inner-self in a beautiful and peaceful location.

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Our Top Picks for Luxury Living Indulge in top accommodation with the wow factor.

HOTEL BEATUS, MELIGEN, SWITZERLAND Sitting on the shore of picturesque Lake Thun is the Hotel Beatus and its renowned spa and wellness centre. A real luxurious treat for those who want to sip champagne as the sun goes down over the lake, and then slip into a heated salt water pool and watch as all their troubles melt away.

Prices from £1,419

Green Retreats Book a planet-friendly stay and go back-to-basics.

Includes £200 per couple saving - Half Board - departing 20 May or 23 Sep.

HOTEL REISER, PERTISAU, AUSTRIA Nothing quite hits the spot like coming back after a long day out exploring the mountain, and retreating into a fully equipped luxurious and warm spa. The Hotel Rieser is the home of The Reiser Spa, where you can indulge in saunas, natural bathing ponds, indoor/outdoor pools and private treatments.

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ADLER SPA RESORT DOLOMITI, THE DOLOMITES, ITALY One of the best hotels in the Dolomites, the Adler Spa Resort Dolomiti offers the highest standards of comfort, service and cuisine. In the centre of the picturesque village of Ortisei, you couldn’t find a better base to explore this stunning region.

With an extensive spa, wellness facilities and activity programme the Adler Dolomiti is a luxury hotel perfect for the discerning traveller.

Prices from £1,519

The Theresia SPA at this hotel has adopted a green approach to the running of their spa retreat. They proudly stock the German line of eco-certified cosmetics Annemarie Börlind Natural Cosmetics and the organically-certified Austrian cosmetic brand of Marías. The hotel also harnesses the power of two mountain springs, both of which provide soft glacial water- fantastic for the more sensitive skin types. The water is fed into the inside and the outside pools, the whirlpool and the natural swimming pond.

Prices from £1,019 Includes £120 per couple saving - Full Board - departing 10 or 17 Jun.

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Discover a refreshing, holistic approach to health and mindfulness.

AQUALUX SPA HOTEL, BARDOLINO, ITALY

HOTEL SALZBURGERHOF, ZELL AM SEE, AUSTRIA

Firmly rooted in science, technology and modern, pioneering treatments, this innovative spa, situated in Bardolino, is a contemporary take on the traditional Alpine retreat. Leave all your worries and troubles behind you as you immerse yourself in the exquisite environment.

Prices from £1,049

At the spa in the Hotel Salzburgerhof, you are encouraged to focus on yourself, find your inner harmony and happiness, all while receiving 5 star treatment. The truly indulgent pampering spa is proud of its ‘Wellness Castle’ - this building, with over 3,500m² floorspace, is dedicated to wellness and focused on enjoying recreational time.

Prices from £1,279

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‘Goat Yoga’

Yes it is a thing!

Try something a bit different with Geissen-Yoga in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

This extraordinary experience involves a 90-minute yoga class…with 5 goats!

Diana, your certified instructor, will take you through movements to suit all levels to create a feeling of calmness and serenity. We’re not kidding.

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Summer Moments TOUR THE BEST OF EUROPE

TOUR THE BEST OF EUROPE Discover Europe’s most spectacular destinations with Inghams Tours. We offer a wide range of escorted, multi-centre and self-guided tours featuring top sights across Europe.

ESCORTED TOURS Escorted Tours giving you the freedom to discover regions with a carefree attitude. Our expert leaders take care of every detail and their depth of local knowledge brings the journey to life.

Group sizes are kept to a maximum of 30 guests, so there is great opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers and explore the best these countries have to offer together.

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This escorted tour takes in three of Norway’s cities as well as the picturesque Hardangerfjord and the famous ‘Bergen Railway’, often described as one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys. Starting in Oslo, take the scenic train journey to the Western Fjords and the pretty fjordside village of Ulvik before continuing onto historic Bergen. Your final stop is Stavanger, home of the iconic Pulpit Rock and some of the most spectacular landscaped gardens in Europe.

Prices from £1,649 (10 nights) Includes £60 per couple saving - departing 5 Jun or 3, 17 Jul.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FJORDS ESCORTED TOUR Enjoy the best of the Norwegian fjords' glorious and diverse scenery in this 4-centre group tour, escorted by a knowledgeable guide throughout. Designed as an excellent introduction to Norway for those wishing to see the spectacular fjords, mountains, glaciers and lakes in four contrasting destinations - from the historic city of Bergen to the serene Sognefjord, and from the glacier arms in Loen to the Atlantic coast in Ålesund. This tour gives you an insight into the ‘real’ Norway where even your transfers between resorts are spectacular scenic day trips.

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Twin & Multi-Centre Holidays

A multi-centre is the best way to make the most of your holiday time. Perhaps spend a week in the mountains before relaxing in a lake resort or exploring on a city break. The possibilities are almost endless but we’ve come up with a few of our favourites.

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Take in one of Europe’s most beautiful and romantic cities and Italy’s largest lake on this popular twin centre.

Experience the contrasting cultures and scenery of the Italian Dolomites and the Austrian Alps. La Villa nestles peacefully at the foot of the mountains and is a popular destination for walking with an array of trails to suit all levels, or simply relax in one of the local restaurants.

Venice needs no introduction. The quaint canals, stunning piazzas and intricate buildings have been drawing visitors for centuries.

Just a couple of hours from Venice sits Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda. A popular destination during the summer, you’ll find people sitting in restaurants along the shores of the lake enjoying the views, strolling along promenades or perhaps taking a dip in the calm waters.

Lech is a sought after destination and between June and October the village turns into a hiking centre for those who love to explore the beauty of the Austrian Alps. There are many walking trails for all levels including the beautiful Green Ring (see page 13).

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Slovenia is a fabulously diverse country set at the foot of the stunning peaks of the Julian Alps and is brimming with natural beauty. Discover magnificent landscapes, dramatic scenery, and the varied flora & fauna and wildlife of the Julian Alps by visiting three resorts surrounded by this wonderful mountain range. The majestic backdrops are formed by the jagged summits of Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain (2,864m) and namesake of the country’s National Park which covers 880 sq. km.

Spend an awe-inspiring week in the two iconic resorts of Chamonix in France and Zermatt in Switzerland. The resorts are dominated by the majestic peaks of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn respectively, providing stunning views.

Explore the many walking trails or just drink in the atmosphere from the many cafés. Travel between the two resorts is on the spectacular Mont Blanc Express, an experience in itself. If this week just isn’t enough, continue your journey to Grindelwald and take in the majestic sights of the Eiger!

Ideal as a taste of this beautiful country for those wishing to explore independently. Start in Bergen with its famous harbour and UNESCO Bryggen Wharf, you’ll have time to explore this vibrant city known as the ‘Gateway of the Fjords’ and with its museums and reputation as a culinary centre, before transferring by scenic express boat to the serene fjordside village of Balestrand on the Sognefjord. Here you can enjoy a day trip to Flam - the famous rack railway to Myrdal, explore deeper into the Sognefjord or visit the impressive arms of the Jøestedal glacier before returning to Bergen for your flight home.

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CITIES Arts, culture, shopping, and the finest food and drink - city breaks offer a whirlwind adventure that satisfy all the senses. From the vibrant bustle of Salzburg to the peaceful beauty of Bergen in Norway's fjords, and magical opera performances in Verona's Roman amphitheatre, Inghams offers a range of city breaks in some of Europe’s most distinctive settings.

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Salzburg is a mecca for music lovers. It is the birthplace of Mozart and the iconic setting for the Sound of Music. The Salzburg Festival, which starts in late July is one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. Surrounded by mountains, this beautiful Baroque city is a recognised World Heritage Site and a remarkable place to wander on foot.

The iconic city of Venice needs no introduction.

Floating atop the Venetian Lagoon, Venice is one of the most distinctive cities in Europe, home to famous sights such as St Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge’s Palace. Venice is a unique destination that everyone should visit at least once in their life.

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The capital city of Rome is Italy’s masterpiece. You can marvel at the Colosseum, Vatican City and Roman Forum with just 48 hours in the city, thanks to a UNESCO-listed historic centre with a roll call of millennia-old ruins and soaring domes.

Away from the well-worn paths, Rome has plenty of surprises up its sleeve. Dive into tangled medieval neighbourhoods like Trastevere for narrow trattoria-lined streets and hidden chapels.

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ITALY, VERONA ITALY, FLORENCE The Tuscan capital of Florence is a city made by art lovers for art lovers. The Renaissance took its first steps here in the 15th century, painting the city with architectural wonders like the Palazzo Pitti and Uffizi Gallery. Climb to the top of Florence Cathedral - Il Duomo - to admire a skyline sculpted from Gothic towers, domes and terracotta rooftops. That’s where you’ll also discover how small Florence is. Best explored by foot, you can easily wander the UNESCO listed city centre in a day.

Famous for its opera festival, which runs throughout the summer at the city’s Roman Arena, Verona is the perfect destination for a short city break.

Easily combined with a longer break to the shores of Lake Garda, the pink marble city is an unforgettable destination.

Had your fill of Michelangelos and da Vincis? It’s time to explore Florence’s other love - food. Finish off your day with a Florentine steak or settle down with a glass of Chianti sourced straight from the Tuscan countryside.

AUSTRIA, VIENNA One of the most beautiful capital cities in the world, Vienna is a leading cultural hot-spot. The opera houses are alive with the sound of Mozart and Schubert, and the wealth of museums and art galleries display works from Renaissance artists through to the Modern masters.

SWITZERLAND, LUCERNE Occupying a stunning position on the banks of Lake Lucerne where the River Reuss meets the lake, Lucerne is a fascinating, colourful city winning the hearts of its many visitors. Small enough to discover on foot, explore the charming streets of the traffic-free ‘old-town’, with its frescoed buildings, delightful cafés, shops and boutiques, or drop by one of the city’s museums. Lake steamers regularly call in at the harbour, carrying guests to pretty lakeside villages such as Weggis and Vitznau, or to the local mountains of Mount Rigi, Stanserhorn and Pilatus Kulm, which all offer a good scope for walking.

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NORWAY, BERGEN Known as the ‘Gateway to the Fjords’, Bergen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site characterised by its brightly coloured, gabled houses and narrow cobble-stone streets. There is a vibrant gastronomy scene in Bergen and you can explore some of this in the thriving markets around the famous Bryggen Harbour.

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One of Europe’s most beautiful countries with a diverse landscape, rich history and incredible food.

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Italy has been drawing visitors for centuries with miles of scenic coastline, ink-blue lakes backed by snow-capped mountains, historic cities, rolling countryside and incredible cuisine. We offer over 300 hotels throughout the country from family run properties to five-star resorts where every whim can be catered for. Whether your dream holiday is driving through vineyard dotted countryside, sipping a prosecco on the shores of Lake Como or relaxing on the Caribbean-like sands of Sardinia, we can help make it a reality.

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CULTURE & HISTORY

Backed by a breathtaking scenery of snowcapped mountains edged with grand villas and laidback towns, it’s easy to understand why Italy’s lakes remain so popular. Garda stretches from the countryside of the south to the Dolomites in the north. Maggiore has a relaxed atmosphere and Como is filled with chic lakeside cafés. Then there are the smaller lakes like Orta where you can escape the crowds and Iseo, the home of Franciacorta, Italy’s answer to champagne.

Italian culture and history are renowned across the world. From superb summer opera festivals to ancient Greek temples, it has it all. Choose from a short break in one of the country’s historic cities where you’ll find Florence’s Uffizi Gallery, Rome’s Colosseum or the world’s oldest university in Bologna. Or head to the coast to visit Pompeii, Taormina’s Greek amphitheatre or the well-preserved temples in Paestum.

WALKING & CYCLING

Top Tuscany Above Rome

Italy has some spectacular walks and cycle routes. The craggy Dolomite Mountains boast a huge number of trails that are suitable for all levels and detailed maps are provided by the hotels and tourist office.

Some of our favourite walks can be found on the lakes, including the Old Ponale Road Trail, that starts in Riva del Garda and offers wonderful views across the lake to Monte Baldo. Tuscany is another popular destination for walkers and cyclists, with plenty of picturesque trails and fantastic wineries where you can stop for a tasting.

Or head to the Amalfi Coast and its renowned ‘Path of Gods’, a 7.8 kilometre trek that winds along the cliff edge and has some of the best panoramas in the Neapolitan Riviera.

BEACH HOLIDAYS There are over 4,500 miles of coastline in Italy that’s as varied as it is beautiful. There’s the rugged edge of Puglia with stunning coves and authentic seaside villages, blue-flag awarded beaches in Liguria and picture-perfect towns clinging to the cliffs on the Amalfi Coast. Not forgetting the islands - from glamorous Sardinia with its stunning white sands and crystal clear water, to Sicily with a rich history and popular seaside towns.

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RURAL RETREATS A slower pace of life, rolling countryside views and hearty Italian cuisine are a few of the delights you can expect when you stay in one of our countryside retreats. Choose from family-run agriturismi in the heart of Tuscany or amongst the olive groves in Puglia, or indulge in a luxurious countryside spa hotel to really feel like you’re getting away from it all.

MULTI-CENTRES Italy’s diversity makes it perfect for a multi-centre holiday. There’s so much to see and do here, and each region, town and village is unique. It’s easy to combine two or more resorts and high-speed rail lines between major cities mean you can be sipping a coffee in St. Mark’s Square in the morning and touring the Ufizzi Gallery by the afternoon.

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I T A LY

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Hotel Garden HHHH (Garda)

Hotel Villa Rosa HHHH (Desenzano)

• A short stroll from the centre and lakefront • Verdant gardens overlooking the lake with a large outdoor pool • The Garden restaurant offers wonderful pool and lake views with fabulous local cuisine

• A stylish property tucked away just 5 minutes from the town centre • Rosette winning restaurant ‘Rose e Sapori’ • Located across from one of the lake's many spectacular beaches

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Hotel Capri HHH (Malcesine)

Excelsior Bay Hotel HHHH (Malcesine)

Hotel Parc HHHH (Peschiera)

• High standards of accommodation and service with stunning panoramic views • Just a few minutes’ walk to the lakefront and centre • Large outdoor pool set in a quaint garden with sun terrace and whirlpool

• A friendly and informal hotel in a prime location on the lakefront • 10 minutes from the centre of Malcesine following the lake promenade • Outdoor pool area

• Perfect for families, this all-inclusive hotel has a holiday club atmosphere • Free shuttle service into town • Fabulous spa and wellness facilities including various outdoor pools, saunas and sun terrace

Prices from £769

Prices from £889

Prices from £799

Grand Hotel Cadenabbia HHHH (Cadenabbia)

Hotel Regina Palace HHHH (Stresa)

Hotel Astoria HHHH (Stresa)

• On the lakefront, this elegant hotel boasts uninterrupted views towards Bellagio • Outdoor pool, garden and panoramic rooftop terrace with live music 4 times per week • 300m from Villa Carlotta

• Elegant hotel set in beautifully manicured gardens with indoor and outdoor pools • Lakefront position close to the centre of Stresa with fine views of the Borromean Islands • Impressive décor in grand period style

• Popular hotel in an enviable lakeside position just 300m from the centre of Stresa • Outdoor pool within picturesque gardens and rooftop whirlpool • Across the road from the ferry port

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No area of Italy has surprised me more than the Dolomites. From the breathtaking heights you can reach either on foot or by E-bike to the crystal clear waters of the rivers that run through the villages, it feels like another world amongst the peaks of the Marmolada and Monte Civetta. Make sure you spend a day on the Edelweiss Valley walk where you can spot the paragliders, search for the rare flower named after the valley itself and of course, don’t forget to stop at a refugio for an Aperol once you get to the top!

Grand Hotel Gardone HHHH (Gardone Riviera)

Hotel All’Azzurro HHH (Limone)

• Perched on the lake shore in the centre of town • Dating back to 1884 The Grand Restaurant offers fresh daily menus and local delicacies • Unrivalled views of the lake from the veranda and pool area

• Spectacular lakeside position near the resort centre and ferry port • Regular live music nights with bands performing as the sun descends behind the water • Large outdoor pool and rooftop sun terrace

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Hotel Europa HHHH (Riva del Garda)

Hotel Catullo HHH (Sirmione)

Grand Hotel Menaggio HHHH (Menaggio)

• Lake front hotel offering superior service • In the heart of Riva, the main piazza is just a stone’s throw away • Rooftop outdoor pool and sunbathing terrace overlooking the harbour

• Superb family-run hotel right on the lake • In a central location, the ferry port, shops, cafés and castle are mere moments away • Nestled in sumptuous gardens, the hotel boasts a private sundeck on the lakefront

• A firm favourite with our guests, perched on the shores of Lake Como • An excellent base for exploring the lake, next to the ferry port and the town centre is just 300m away • Lakeside pool set in verdant gardens

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Hotel Col Alto HHHH (Corvara)

Hotel Oswald HHHH (Selva)

Hotel Al Pigher FFFF (La Villa)

• Has been welcoming guests with exceptional service and accommodation for over 70 years • In the centre of Corvara, 400m from gondola • Wellness centre provides some of the best facilities and treatments in resort

• Historic property in grand style offering high levels of accommodation and cuisine • In the centre of Selva, 500m from the Ciampinoi lift with bus stop outside • Breakfast room with views of the Dolomites

• Charming property just 400m from the nearest lift • Sun terrace, sauna and relaxation area • Packed lunches, afternoon tea plus free wine with evening meal

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Villa Diodoro HHHH (Taormina, Sicily)

Baia del Capitano HHHH (Cefalu, Sicily)

• Sat on the hillside surrounded by gardens, with views over the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna • A short walk to Taormina centre • Swimming pool and lush gardens of lemon and jasmine trees

• Elevated position in the bay of Mazzoforno, just 4km from Cefalu’s historical centre • Relax by the pool or on the nearby private beach • Comfortable rooms in a typical Sicilian style

Prices from £999

Prices from £729

Grand Hotel de la Ville HHHH (Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera)

Grand Hotel Capodimonte HHHH (Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera)

Hotel California HHH (Positano, Neapolitan Riviera)

• Close to the historic centre of Sorrento • Rooftop pool and bar with fantastic views towards Vesuvius • Excellent cuisine made by expert chefs blending traditional cooking with creative techniques

• Nestled into the cliffs above the old town of Sorrento • A series of interconnecting pools that look out over the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius • Rooms with an old style elegance

• Set on the hillside overlooking Positano, its colourful houses and sandy beach.

• Large terrace with sea views • Family-run hotel with traditionally decorated rooms

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Prices from £959

Prices from £809

Hotel Jolanda HHH (Liguria)

Porta Roca HHHH (Liguria)

Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel HHHHH (Puglia)

• Located in the heart of the picturesque fishing village of Santa Margherita Ligure • A short walk from the seafront • Serving traditional Italian dishes in the hotel’s Il Basilico Restaurant

• Sat on the cliff side with a pool and terrace offering perfect views of the Cinque Terre • Close to the beach and a short walk from Monterossa • Infinity pool and wellness centre

• A typical Apulian style hotel with a panoramic restaurant serving local cuisine • Seafront location close to the lovely village of Torre Canne • Spa with sauna, steam room and whirlpool

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Being from Tuscany, I spent many a happy family holiday on the Tuscan Coast and my favourite place is Forte dei Marmi. It’s home to a manicured sandy beach with crystal clear calm water, an array of restaurants and designer boutiques. There’s also a weekly flea market that’s worth a visit.

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Resort Cala di Falco HHHH (Sardinia)

Club Baja Sardinia HHHH (Sardinia)

• Close to the famous sights of northern Sardinia • Large swimming pool and just steps away from the Cannigone beach • Fresh Mediterranean style rooms, furnished with typical Sardinian handicrafts

• Set on the coastline of the Bay of Cala Battisoni, a short walk from the small town of Baja • Private area of sandy beach, metres from the hotel • Three superb restaurants serving refined cuisine and wines to complement each dish

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Hotel Syrene HHHH (Capri, Neapolitan Riviera)

Grand Hotel Excelsior Terme HHHHH (Ischia, Neapolitan Riviera)

• In the town of Capri, less than 5 minutes' walk from Piazza Umberto • Swimming pool set amongst the lush lemon groves • Dine al fresco on the large terrace, whilst enjoying beautiful sea views

• An elegant retreat just moments away from Porto d’Ischa, with a private sandy beach • Heated swimming pool with a poolside bar • Relaxing spa using the island's natural thermal waters in its rejuvenating treatments

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Prices from £909

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Lorena

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Above Cala Corsara, Maddalena archipelago, Sardinia

Masseria Chiancone HHHH (Puglia)

Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale HHHH (Montecatini, Tuscany)

Grand Hotel Forte dei Marmi HHHH (Tuscany Coast)

• A 15th century fortified farm set in a natural landscape of oaks and olive groves.

• Close to the pretty town of Martina Franca • Large outdoor pool with a whirlpool section

• Elegant and historic family run hotel • Centrally located, just a short walk from the • centre of Montecatini and its thermal spas • Outdoor pool with a terrace perfect for enjoying the summer weather

• Centrally located in exclusive Forte dei Marmi on the seafront promenade • Well situated to explore the fine sandy beaches of the Tuscan coast • Outdoor swimming pool with a bar

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Austria

AUSTRIA

Offering spectacular Lakes and Mountain resorts with sensational scenery, superb food and splendid cultural diversity

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Holiday destinations don’t come any more hearty than Austria. The vast valleys and breathtaking mountain towns are home to some of the best spa resorts.

From the moment you set foot on Austrian terrain expect a relaxing experience.

Everything is unhurried, there is a purity not found elsewhere. Hiking trails and boat links are ideal ways to explore Austria’s rich imperial architecture and cinematic peaks, valleys and lakes. Hidden amongst the beauty are family-run hotels that add to the welcoming and authentic atmosphere. They will take great pride in introducing you to the local delicacies and their culture.

WALKS & HIKES

GARDENS

Austria is a hikers dream, from majestic peaks to meandering valleys to rolling green hills blanketed in Alpine flora. Its unspoilt mountains and lakes ensure you leave with a new-found love for nature. Our Reps will help you map out endless trails and routes - and suggest walks to accommodate everyone.

Many resorts have mountain lifts, making it easy for you to get up to the best views.

Trails are always well signposted so you can find your way and navigate low and high Alpine areas with ease.

The Alpine flora is Austria’s showpiece, typical of its spectacular displays of meadow and open space. The Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg is one of the most beautiful baroque gardens in Europe. The Belvedere Palace gardens in Vienna are also a perfectly maintained display fit for royalty.

CYCLING & E-BIKES Travelling on two wheels in Austria means you get to experience more of its endless beauty. Its vast network of trails are designed to accommodate mountain bikers, e-bikers and cyclists looking to sightsee. Its charming mountain huts offer refreshments which provide the ideal respite.

GUEST CARDS AND TOURIST PASSES Many resorts and hotels offer free guest cards. These cards can include free or discounted travel on local buses or trains, entrances to various attractions and the use of the mountains lifts - perfect for exploring the local area.

EXCURSIONS Austria is culturally diverse and unique. Its scenery and architecture demonstrate a fusion of various European influences. Many of our adventures pass borders with other countries and our excursions give you an insight into its fascinating cultural roots.

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CITIES The cultural footsteps of the Habsburg empire can be felt everywhere in Austria - most notably in the imperial city of Vienna. Walk the Ringstrasse to see many of the main sights.

Salzburg, known as ‘The Rome of the North’ is an absolute must-see. A city full of history, culture and notably ‘The Sound of Music’.

FAMILY HOLIDAYS Exploring the mountains and lakes as a family is a memorable experience. With a wealth of facilities, activities and trails to suit all ages, Austria is the perfect location to suit everyone. Alternatively, some hotels offer free child supervision and kids club so your options are flexible.

MULTI-CENTRE COMBINATIONS Due to the diverse nature of Austria, doing it justice in one trip can be difficult. Our multicentre combinations allow you to combine destinations so can you can fit more experiences into a single holiday.

FOOD & DRINK Indulge your taste buds, courtesy of the Austrian sweet tooth. Cakes have a long legacy here, each with their own unique taste and identity. Also try ‘Almdudler’ - an authentic Austrian soft drink based on mountain herbs and elderflower.

The vast network of railways in Austria is testament to the Austrian Empire. Built in the 19th century it features funiculars, steam trains and cog railways. Whilst the Salzkammergut lakes feature paddle steamers, ideal for those wanting a memorable way to take in the mountain scenery.

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Austria Recommendations

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Hotel Jägerhof HHHH (Ischgl)

Alpenhotel Tirolerhof HHHH (Neustift)

• Elegant and traditional family-run hotel • Positioned 4 minutes' walk above the village centre, close to the mountain lifts and walking trails • Leisure area with sauna and steam room. Free entry to the region's swimming pool complexes

• Hotel with a blend of traditional & modern styles • Set in beautiful gardens with stunning scenery, just 3 minutes’ walk to the resort centre • Outdoor swimming pool, garden with loungers, sun terrace and spa area

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• Traditional Tirolean hotel with a relaxed ambience and attentive service from the Weiss family • Central location in the village, bus stop closeby • Garden with sun terrace, restaurant and bar, small leisure area

• Superb family-run hotel, with high standards of comfort and a cinematic mountain backdrop • Central location in Ellmau, local bus stops nearby • Indoor swimming pool and leisure area, sun terrace and outdoor whirlpool with mountain views

• Stylish, superior quality hotel with Austrian charm, renowned for gourmet cuisine and service • Ideal location next to the Hahnenkamm gondola, only 5 minutes’ walk to the centre of Kitzbühel • Swimming pool with panoramic views, sun terrace

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Alpenhotel Kramerwirt HHHH (Mayrhofen)

Hotel Böglerhof HHHH (Alpbach)

Romantikhotel Zell am See HHHH (Zell am See)

• Characterful hotel with many historical features dating back to the 17th century • In the heart of the village opposite the church • Leisure area with saunas and whirlpool, bar and lounge areas, sun terrace with regular live music

• Traditionally Austrian in style using lots of light wood, dating back to the 15th century • Opposite the church in the centre of Alpbach • Indoor/outdoor swimming pools, superb leisure area, gardens with loungers

• Traditional Austrian hotel with a calm and relaxing atmosphere • On edge of the pedestrian area, with lake nearby • Indoor/outdoor swimming pools, extensive leisure areas, lounge and bar leading to the gardens

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Sporthotel Igls HHHH (Igls)

Hotel Helga HHH (Seefeld)

• Peaceful and tranquil country-house style hotel, known for quality and service • In the village centre next to the bus stop, just 5km from the Tirolean capital of Innsbruck • Large swimming pool, leisure and wellness area

• Family run hotel, renowned for superb personal service & hospitality from owners Helga & Franz • Quiet location, 8 minutes to the centre of Seefeld • Discounted entrance to the resort Olympia leisure centre pool and lakeside lido

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Summer in Austria has so much to offer. From Alpine meadows with blossoming flowers and walks up to the spectacular mountains, to lazy days at crystal clear lakes and the imperial grandeur found in the cities of Salzburg & Vienna. Add to this the great value for money and ‘Gemütlichkeit’ that you find with our family-run hotels, plus the huge variety of activities to suit all ages that are found within the resorts everything from E-Biking to water sports, cheese making to Schnapps tasting. Then there are the traditional summer festivals which highlight the culture and history of this wonderful country.

I invite you to visit or revisit and experience that ‘Summer Moment’ you will remember for years to come.

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Hotel Hollweger HHHH (St. Gilgen)

Hotel Montfort HHHH (Lech)

• Extensive, elegant grounds overlooking the beautiful Wolfgangsee lake • Just a few minutes’ walk to the beautiful lakeside resort of St. Gilgen • Indoor pool, leisure area, lounge, sun terrace

• In a quiet location, just a few minutes’ walk to the resort centre and Rüfikopf gondola • Small spa area, sun terrace with mountain views • Packed lunches, afternoon tea, plus free wine evening meals

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Switzerland

SWITZERLAND

Fall in love with a country of contrasts

Main Picture Zermatt Right MS Diamant in Lucerne Bottom Saas Fee hiking Far Right Add the iconic Glacier Express journey to any two-centre holiday between Zermatt and Davos/Klosters

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Summer in Switzerland is simply amazing. Its stunning scenery includes dramatic snow-dusted peaks, tranquil shimmering lakes with mild climate, impressive gorges, gushing waterfalls and world-famous mountains in between. Whether you venture just outside of town or all the way up a mountain, exploring Switzerland’s natural treasures will produce some great memories. From glaciers to palm trees, enjoy summer in Switzerland.

ARRIVING TO YOUR RESORT

BY TRAIN Not only does public transport within Switzerland have an excellent reputation - travelling by public transport also means travelling comfortably. You can stretch your legs whenever you like and you will be able to see Switzerland from a new different perspective. You will arrive on time, relaxed and ready for an exciting holiday.

Above Gerra, Lake Maggiore Left Couple on a herbal walk Bottom Couple enjoying a cheese fondue

EXPLORING SWITZERLAND We offer a variety of optional travel passes for the Swiss public transport system and we have included a Swiss Half-Fare Card, worth over ÂŁ90 for all guests travelling with us in to Switzerland. This card allows unlimited purchase of train, bus, boat and selected cable-car tickets at 50% discount. Children up to 15 years incl. travel free on the Swiss Transport Network when accompanied by a parent.

GUEST CARDS AND TOURIST PASSES Many holiday destinations offer complimentary guest cards, culture and wellness passes - which can include free or discounted travel on local buses, trains, mountain transport and entrances to various attractions.

TOURS AND MULTI-CENTRE COMBINATIONS Exploring Switzerland is best by scenic rail journeys. Inghams offer tours and tailormade multi-centre holidays, which give you the option to stay in two or more resorts.

Both providing you with unforgettable travel on the famous scenic rail routes.

WELL-BEING WITH A VIEW The first thing you notice is the air. Mountain air is lower in allergens - hence purer and proven to boost your health. A number of hotels offer pools that have stunning views of lakes and the surrounding mountains, emanating calmness and serenity. Luxury spas and wellness centres in the hotels are nowadays a norm for relaxing holidays.

WALKING Lakeside strolls, meander through vineyards, flowery meadow walks, pine forests, shimmering mountain lakes and glacier hikes - the terrain is spectacular and varied. And all with the stunning snow-capped Alps as a backdrop.

GASTRONOMY Many hotels offer more than traditional Swiss fare. Alongside the national cuisine you will experience locally sourced ingredients incorporated in countless variations of international cuisine.

FAMILY HOLIDAYS Zero stress. That is what you want on your family holiday. And it is what some exceptional hotels and locations in Switzerland will provide. These locations are geared perfectly to the needs of both children and their parents or grandparents, allowing little ones to let off steam and grown-ups to enjoy some time to themselves. Children (up to 15 years incl.) travel free with the Family Card included in the price of your holiday.

TWO COUNTRIES We offer multi-centre tours with destinations that complement each other. Combine Chamonix in France with a trip on the Mont Blanc Express to Zermatt or a stay in Locarno can be combined with Stresa in Italy - both resorts perched on the edge of Lake Maggiore.

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Parkhotel Beau Site HHHH (Zermatt)

Hotel Bären HHH (Wilderswil)

• Set in an elevated position overlooking the stunning Matterhorn, 5 minutes’ walk to the centre • Renowned for Swiss speciality food, including fondue, grill and gala evenings • Spa area with pool, sauna, whirlpool, Turkish bath

• Traditional, characterful inn dating from 1706, with personal service and friendly atmosphere • Located in the heart of Wilderswil • Enjoy the picturesque mountain scenery from the hotel terraces and relax in the lounge

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Hotel Eiger HHHH (Mürren)

Hotel Rene Capt HHHH (Montreux)

Art Deco Hotel Montana HHHH (Lucerne)

• Popular hotel, lovingly run by Stähli family • Central location, with great links to the Swiss railway network, funicular and cable-cars • Panoramic views of 3 stunning mountains can be enjoyed from the dining room, terrace and pool

• On the lakeside promenade, short walk to the Montreux centre and boat landing stage • Side or full lake views enjoyed from all rooms • Lovely garden with sun loungers, large terrace with amazing lake views, bar and lounge

• Impressive ‘Art Deco’ style hotel overlooking the beautiful lake, town and mountain peaks • Meals served in the restaurant or the terrace • Various public areas, including the jazz-themed ‘Louis’ bar - most with spectacular views

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Hotel Belvedere HHHH (Grindelwald)

Hotel Seehof HHHHH (Davos)

Hotel Alexander HHHH (Weggis)

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• Elegant rooms, high standard of food and service • Located in the heart of Davos, next to Parsenn funicular giving perfect access for walkers • Range of leisure facilities, bar and terrace •

• Managed by the Hasler family, offering high standards of service and a friendly atmosphere • Overlooking the beautiful shores of Lake Lucerne • Extensive wellness area with outdoor and indoor pools, garden and private lake bathing beach

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Switzerland is a wildly romantic holiday destination with a thousand possibilities. A world of outdoor adventures, unique walking trails, an extensive network of transport options, from trains and boats to cable-cars, and wonderful lakes - perfect for a refreshing dip on hot summer days.

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Beausite Park Hotel & Jungfrau Spa HHHH (Wengen)

Hotel Allalin HHHH (Saas Fee)

• Superb Swiss hospitality with facilities to match • In a peaceful location set back from the village, with scenic views towards the valley • Glorious garden with plunge pool, spacious indoor pool and spa facilities, lounge and bar

• Attractive family-run hotel with superb levels of hospitality and service • Central yet quiet location in Saas Fee, mountain lifts are nearby which is ideal for exploring • Relaxing garden and sun terrace, bar and lounge

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Hotel Silvretta Park HHHH (Klosters)

Hotel Du Lac HHHH (Interlaken)

• Alpine-style hotel with a welcoming atmosphere • In the centre of Klosters village, with great access to walking areas via the Gotschna cable-car • Extensive facilities including large pool, sun terrace, beauty spa, lounge and bar

• Traditional family-run hotel on the riverside • Close to Interlaken Ost station and just 10 minutes’ walk to the centre of the resort • Enjoy the lounge, bar service and fabulous lakeside dining in the hotel restaurant

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Hotel Alfa Soleil HHH (Kandersteg) • Traditional family-run hotel in a peaceful spot • Just a few minutes’ walk to the railway station and bus stop for access to local walking areas • Indoor swimming pool, extensive gardens, homely lounge, restaurant with views

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Top Hike from Lauterbrunnen up to Grütshchalp Middle Family time Right Vitznau - Lake Lucerne

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Summer Moments SLOVENIA

Slovenia There is always something new and special to discover

This fabulously diverse country set at the foot of the stunning peaks of the Julian Alps is brimming with natural beauty.

From the deep blue lakes to dense deep forests, lush verdant valleys, colourful orchards and clear springs. Discover the charming villages that dot the landscape. Explore the medieval towns and romantic castles, not forgetting the contrasting delights of its capital city Ljubljana, bursting with art and culture.

In Slovenia, you are sure to find the perfect spot for an unforgettable holiday.

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WALKING

Combine contrasting resorts to discover Slovenia. Choose the cultural city of Ljubljana and enjoy its restaurants and great nightlife. Followed by a relaxing stay in the tranquil resort of Lake Bled and Radovljica.

For striking mountain ranges head to the wonderful resorts of Kranjska Gora and Lake Bohinj. Alternatively, cross borders into Austria or Germany and choose one of the many resorts offered here as your second stay.

In total there are 10,000km of marked paths and walking is the best way to discover the true beauties of this stunning country.

There are over 380 themed trails in Slovenia, located within tourist destinations. These trails lead past grand sites that demonstrate its rich cultural and historical heritage.

GO LOCAL This also means tasting as the locals do.

You will discover a wealth of traditional dishes made from natural ingredients. Colourful culinary craft and other traditions are part of countless local festivals, fairs and markets.

Open Kitchen in Ljubljana’s Pogačar Square is every Friday. Over 40 inns, restaurants and tourist farms are offering traditional Slovenian as well as international dishes.

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For our full range of accommodation choices in Slovenia, visit inghams.co.uk/summer

PLACES TO GO Postojna Caves - The oldest cave railway in the world will take you among the stalagmites and stalactites of Postojna Cave.

Predjama Castle is the largest cave castle in the world. A stunning display of man-made and natural beauty.

Lipica Stud Farm - Home to the Lipizzaner horses that have occupied these lands since 1580.

Plečnik’s Ljubljana - The architect Joze Plečnik created a timeless centre of the capital city and many cultural monuments around Slovenia.

Bledrose Hotel HHH (Lake Bled) • Modern and recently refurbished • Situated on the lake with great walking links, just a short stroll from the resort centre • Pool and whirlpool, gardens with sun loungers, lounge and bar

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• Modern and homely hotel nestled in the stunning valley of the Julian Alps • On the edge of the village, ideal for walkers • Indoor swimming pool leading into charming gardens, buffet breakfast and evening meals

• Traditional Alpine style hotel, renowned for its friendly Slovenian hospitality • Cinematic location in the charming valley • Glorious shaded garden and terrace - perfect for enjoying afternoon tea

• Informal and comfortable hotel set in the heart of the Julian Alps, with walking trails nearby • Tranquil setting close to resort centre • Extensive facilities including - swimming pools, spa facilities, tennis courts, large terrace

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Summer Moments

Norway

NORWAY

Discover nature's greatest masterpiece

Norway's region of greatest natural beauty belongs in the fjords of the Western coastline and represent the iconic image that springs to travellers' minds when thinking about this awe-inspiring destination. Three of Norway's seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in the fjords and picture postcard scenery is around every corner as you explore this unique landscape!

MULTI-CENTRE HOLIDAYS

Nowhere else in the world do you find such steep lush green mountains protruding from calm tranquil waters, with crystal blue glaciers glistening at the top. From Stavanger and the Pulpit Rock in the South, the historic city of Bergen towards the centre, to the vibrant Ålesund in the North, plus all the magnificent scenery in-between - stunning fjords, dazzling glaciers, magical mountain forests and impressive thundering waterfalls - you’re also sure to be met by the warm hospitality of the Norwegian people along the way.

Choose from one of our independent multicentre holidays to explore Norway’s stunning surrounds at your own pace.

With Inghams, you can explore this wonderful country as you wish - relax, enjoy some gentle activity, or explore the amazing landscape with the variety of excursions on offer which let you discover the true spirit of the fjords from both water and from land - see our website for details.

We have highlighted our most popular excursions to help you make the most of your holiday to Norway. Most of the day trips are done independently using the efficient local public transport system, which ensures you see the very best of the magnificent scenery.

We can't wait to share nature's masterpiece with you - velkommen til Norge!

TOURS Visits to Norway have never been so popular and our well-established group escorted tours offer the opportunity to discover this beautiful country with a trusted and knowledgeable guide.

Join 'Highlights of the Fjords' for a South to North adventure or pick 'Capital to Coast on the Great Bergen Railway' to travel East to West- a unique opportunity in our programme to stay in Oslo.

TOP NORWAY EXCURSIONS

These include: • Loen Skylift Cable-Car - Loen • Geirangerfjord - Loen & Ålesund • Sognefjord & Flåm Railway- Bergen, Balestrand & Ulvik • Flor & Fjære Gardens - Stavanger • Jøstedal Glacier - Balestrand • Lysefjord & Pulpit Rock - Stavanger • Runde Bird Island - Ålesund • Eidfjord & Vøringfossen - Ulvik Visit inghams.co.uk/summer for more details

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Norway’s population may be small (circa 5 million) but this country dominates when looking for an awe-inspiring, friend envying, mighty mountain summer destination.

The fjords appear to be carved by Gods; steep mountains are topped with crystal blue glaciers and adorned with thundering waterfalls.Whilst the fjords themselves offer calm and tranquil waters.

One of the most enjoyable parts of Norway is the travelling.

Flying over little islands on the way into Ålesund, switching from road to ferry to reach your destination or even the little Troll cars which take you to the top of the Briksdal Glacierall offer an insight into Norway’s stunning backdrop.

My Top Tip - Holidays to Norway start from 3 nights, so why not combine 2-3 resorts and discover your favourite?

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• Friendly, family-owned hotel with great food • Heart of Loen, overlooking the fjord • Room upgrades and single rooms at no supplement

• Heart of Ålesund opposite the old fishing port • 600m walk to the harbour • Room upgrades (min 7 nights) at no supplement

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France

FRANCE

Fantastic Alpine scenery and beautiful lakes

Whilst France is host to a similar population to the UK, it boasts a land approximately twice the size. With so much to offer, we can only scrape the surface of the wonderful places to visit.

In central France many British summer visitors head for the Loire or the Dordogne regions but if you travel further south, our favourite destination is the breathtaking Alpine region, home to the highest mountain in our summer programme, Mont Blanc, which towers above Chamonix. The cuisine and wine are, of course, one of the most recognised and enjoyed aspects of French culture and our selection of hotels will certainly not disappoint. If you enjoy an active holiday, our resorts offer a huge array of activities perfect for all ages.

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TOP FRANCE EXCURSIONS

Choosing just one resort for your stay in France can be quite the challenge as they are all different! Many of our guests combine their stay with additional days in another French resort, accessed by direct transfer. Crossing the border to neighbouring Switzerland is also easy, with transfers by rail.

We have highlighted our most popular excursions to help you make the most of your holiday to France. Some excursions are run by the rep, others independently.

These include: • Overnight Glacier Experience at the Mer de Glace • Mountain Magic

TOURS Explore the infamous resorts of Chamonix, Zermatt and Grindelwald on our fantastic Iconic Mountains Tour. Travel between resorts via the Mont Blanc Express railway.

Also on offer for those seeking an actionpacked week is our Peaks of Perfection Activity week in Chamonix, including rafting, a guided bike ride and guided hike.

• Ice, Air, Rapids Activities • Three Countries Tour • Annecy and its Lake • Chateau de Menthon & The Resistance Museum • Chamonix • Bout du Lac Annecy Nature Reserve Visit inghams.co.uk/summer for more details

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• Ever popular hotel run by the Casali family • Set in lovely gardens, just a short walk from the beach of Angon, two miles from Talloires • Outdoor swimming pool (unheated), whirlpool, large beautiful garden, sun terrace

• Modern stylish hotel at the foot of the Aiguille du Midi cable-car • Indoor swimming pool, spa with sauna, whirlpool, steam room, ice grotto, plunge pool • Spacious, chic hotel with various room options

• Traditional hotel with welcoming family atmosphere • Outdoor swimming pool, two indoor swimming pools, whirlpool and Turkish bath • Daily activity programme and evening entertainment, perfect for families

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Traditional and picturesque lakes and mountains resorts in southern Germany

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Germany

Germany Recommendations For our full range of accommodation choices in Germany, visit inghams.co.uk/summer EXCLUSIVE TO INGHAMS

Hotel Wittelsbach HHHH (Ruhpolding) • Family-run for 5 generations, owners Marcus & Anja look forward to welcoming you to their hotel • Located in the resort centre, just a couple of minutes’ walk to the train and bus station • In-house BARsifal bar, scenic garden and terrace

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In the corner of south-east Germany in the Chiemgau Alps and Berchtesgadener Land you find the resorts of Ruhpolding and Berchtesgaden. These regions of spectacular natural beauty include majestic mountains and crystal clear lakes, and also host many popular sites such as the Eagle’s Nest, historic salt mines - as well as the enchanting Königssee and Chiemsee lakes.

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Alpenhotel Kronprinz HHHH (Berchtesgaden) • Enjoy true Bavarian hospitality with regional food & drinks served in the panorama restaurant • In an elevated setting with stunning mountain views, 10 minutes’ walk to the resort centre • Sun terrace, traditional Bavarian bar, leisure area

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MULTI-CENTRE HOLIDAYS You can combine your stay in Lake Constance with your choice of any of our Swiss resorts. Whilst Ruhpolding and Berchtesgaden can be combined with a great range of Austrian and Slovenian resort options.

Steigenberger Inselhotel HHHHH (Constance) • Former monastery dating back to 13th century now Constance’s leading hotel • Set on its own private island - yet just a few minutes’ walk to the harbour and resort • Lakeside sun terrace, private lake swimming area

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Lapland

Discover a Land of Adventures

Fab 5 Experiences

GLASS IGLOOS & AURORA CABINS Treat yourself to a night to remember

HUSKY SAFARIS Simply the perfect way to enjoy the natural wilderness

Lapland is a destination rich in wonders. It is home to unparalleled natural beauty, fantastic mythology and exhilarating adventure. And this incredible peaceful landscape, which is home to herds of roaming reindeer, is constantly changing throughout the year, making it the perfect escape to the fast pace of modern life.

The snow falls early this far north. Snow begins to settle in November and with it come the long dark nights. In Finnish, this period is known as ‘Kaamos’ and it lasts from December to January. At this time the daylight only appears for a few hours and the long nights are the best time to hunt the Northern Lights.

Choosing to spend the night in a thermal Glass Igloo or the secluded Aurora Cabin - offering you the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights are on the bucket list of activities for many of our guests.

Mid-January to late February is the most evocative period in Lapland. During the day the sun only just rises above the horizon and the landscape is bathed in a perpetual rose-gold glow. With atmospheric snowmobile rides and exhilarating husky safari adventures to rural reindeer farms, what better time to explore the local Sámi culture?

In March time the snow glitters in fabulous sunlight. It is a time of great activity, winter sports enthusiasts can ski or snowboard - and it’s the best time to go cross-country skiing along Lapland’s many kilometres of ski trails.

SNOWMOBILE ADVENTURES A chance to explore further into the Lapland ‘outback’

REINDEER SLEIGHS A gentler option to admire the scenery all ages can enjoy!

Inghams has over 20 years' experience of offering winter snow adventure holidays to this enchanting place. Thanks to our long-standing, close relationships with our partners, we are able to offer an excellent range of Lapland accommodation and activities for our guests to choose from, in all three of our winter snow holiday resorts.

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SANTA BREAKS Meet Santa Claus and his Elves on our 3 or 4 night breaks

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Summer Moments FA M I LY / F L I G H T S

Family Fun for all Ages Family Savers - partner hotels with special child prices

Free child places and special child prices at Hotels Managed by Inghams Special Child Prices FREE CHILD PLACES and our SPECIAL CHILD PRICES below apply only to Hotels Managed by Inghams. Free child places are available on charter flights* and Self Drive holidays only.

Once the free places allocation is full then pay only the prices below, according to age and chosen departure date.

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Conditions • To qualify children must be aged 2-15 years inclusive and share a room or suite with 2 adults.

• Free places are subject to availability on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and limited to one place per booking for 7, 10, 11 & 14 night durations.

• Free places are only available on full price holidays and cannot be combined with any other discount.

• Normal prices apply for flight and supplements and excursions.

• *Qualifying flights with a red dot (•) on pages 51.

The partner hotels listed below have agreed to give special child prices for families travelling with Inghams. Reductions vary by hotel, duration and date of departure so either check your holiday price online at inghams.co.uk or call our Reservations Consultants on 01483 79 11 11.

Resort FRANCE Chamonix Chamonix Chamonix Les Houches Morzine Morzine Morzine Morzine Talloires Talloires Talloires AUSTRIA Hinterglemm Igls Kitzbühel Kitzbühel Mayrhofen Mayrhofen Neustift Neustift Salzburg Seefeld Vienna SWITZERLAND Grindelwald Interlaken Lucerne Merligen Montreux Saas Fee Saas Fee Wengen Wengen Wengen Wilderswil Zermatt ITALY Garda Garda Limone Malcesine Peschiera Riva del Garda SLOVENIA Bled Bled

Hotel Les Aiglons Heliopic Gustavia Rocky Pop Les Champs Fleuris Le Cret Le Petit Drû Village Club du Soleil Les Grillons Le Cottage Pavillon des Fleurs Gardenhotel Theresia Bon Alpina Schwarzer Adler Schweizerhof Neuhaus Strass Hotels Bergjuwel Activehotel Bergkönig NH Salzburg City Hotel Das Kaltschmid Beethoven Eiger Alpina Art Deco Hotel Montana Beatus Eurotel Montreux Hotel Allalin Ferienart Resort & Spa Belvedere Falken Silberhorn Alpenblick Rex Garni Palme Poiano Hotel All'Azzurro Excelsior Bay Parc Hotel Europa Astoria Kompas

Check online or call us on 01483 79 11 11 for child prices at hotels not shown above.

Traveller /nformation

Regulation 5(2)(b): Information to be provided to the traveller before the package travel contract is concluded Part 1: General: The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. Therefore you will benefit from all EU rights applying to the packages. We, Hotelplan Limited, will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole. Additionally, as required by law, we have protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes/ they become insolvent.

Part 2: Key rights under the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 • Travellers will receive all essential information about the package before concluding the package travel contract.

• There is always at least one trader who is liable for the proper performance of all the travel services included in the contract.

• Travellers are given an emergency telephone number or details of a contact point where they can get in touch with the organiser or the travel agent.

• Travellers may transfer the package to another person, on reasonable notice and possibly subject to additional costs.

• Travellers may terminate the contract without paying any termination fee before the start of the package in the event of exceptional circumstances, for instance if there are serious security problems at the destination which are likely to affect the package.

• The price of the package may only be increased if specific costs rise (for instance fuel prices), and if expressly provided for in the contract, and in any event not later than 20 days before the start of the package. If the price increase exceeds 8% of the price of the package, the traveller may terminate the contract. If the organiser reserves the right to a price increase, the traveller has a right to a price reduction if there is a decrease in the relevant costs.

• Travellers may terminate the contract without paying any termination fee and get a full refund of any payments if any of the essential elements of the package, other than the price, has changed significantly. If before the start of the package the trader responsible for the package cancels the package, travellers are entitled to a refund and compensation where appropriate.

• Additionally, travellers may at any time before the start of the package terminate the contract in return for an appropriate and justifiable termination fee.

• If, after the start of the package, significant elements of the package cannot be provided as agreed, suitable alternative arrangements will have to be offered to the traveller at no extra cost. Travellers may terminate the contract without paying any termination fee, where services are not performed in accordance with the contract and this substantially affects the performance of the package and the organiser fails to remedy the problem.

• Travellers are also entitled to a price reduction or compensation for damages or both where the travel services are not performed or are improperly performed.

• The organiser has to provide assistance if the traveller is in difficulty.

• If the organiser or the retailer becomes insolvent, payments will be refunded. If the organiser becomes insolvent after the start of the package and if transport is included in the package, repatriation of the travellers is secured. Hotelplan Limited has taken out insolvency protection, for flight-inclusive holidays by virtue of its ATOL, held with the CAA, under ATOL number: 0025, and for non-flight packages, with ABTA Ltd (No. V4871). Please see clause 7 of our Booking Conditions for further information. Travellers may contact these entities if services are denied because of our insolvency.

Part 3: The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 can be found here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ uksi/2018/634/contents/made For full booking conditions and important information please visit inghams.co.uk/terms-conditions

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Flight Schedules Because our flight schedules are published so far in advance, not all flight arrangements have been confirmed and all travel information in this brochure should be regarded as provisional. It is especially important to bear this in mind if you are booking separately any domestic connecting flights or trains which it may not be possible to amend or which may not be refundable in the event of any change. If any changes do occur which we regard as significant we will inform you or your travel agent. Final details including baggage allowances, check-in information etc. will be shown on the travel documentation which will be sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to departure.

Departure Airport

Day

Airline

Departure Airport

Day

ITALY (Lakes Como & Maggiore) - Flights to MILAN - Malpensa

ITALY (Florence & Tuscany) - Flights to FLORENCE Gatwick

Airline

Departure Airport

Day

Airline

AUSTRIA, SLOVENIA & GERMANY - Flights to SALZBURG

Gatwick

Daily

Easyjet

Daily

Vueling

Gatwick l

Wed/Sat

British Airways

Heathrow

Daily

British Airways

London City

Daily (excl Sun)

British Airways / City Jet

Stansted

Wed/Sat

Ryanair

Stansted

Daily

Ryanair

Birmingham

Sat

British Airways

Birmingham l

Sat

Flybe

Birmingham

Daily

Flybe

Stansted

Sat/Sun

British Airways

Manchester l

Wed/Sat

Flybe

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun

Flybe

Bristol

Sat

British Airways / City Jet

Cardiff

AUSTRIA & ITALY - Flights to INNSBRUCK

Daily (excl Thu)

Easyjet

ITALY (Rome & Umbria) - Flights to ROME - Fiumicino

Gatwick l

Sat

Luton

Daily

Easyjet

Gatwick

Daily

British Airways / Easyjet

Gatwick

Wed

Easyjet

Manchester

Daily

Easyjet

Heathrow

Daily

British Airways / Alitalia

Heathrow

Wed/Sat

British Airways

Manchester

Daily

Flybe

Edinburgh

ITALY (Lake Garda, Dolomites & Verona) - Flights to VERONA

Daily

Easyjet

Birmingham l

Sat

Flybe

Mon/Thu/Fri

Jet 2

Bristol l

Sat

Flybe

Bristol Birmingham

Easyjet

Gatwick l

Daily

British Airways

Glasgow

Thu/Sun

Jet 2

Edinburgh l

Sat

Flybe

Gatwick

Daily

Easyjet

Leeds Bradford

Thu/Sun

Jet 2

Leeds-Bradford l

Sat

Flybe

Stansted

Daily (excl Tue/Sat)

Ryanair

Manchester

Daily (excl Wed)

Jet 2

Manchester l

Sat

Flybe

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat

TUI Airways / Ryanair

Thu/Sun

Jet 2

FRANCE & SWITZERLAND - Flights to GENEVA

Bristol

Sat

NEOS

12 UK Airports

Daily

KLM (via Amsterdam)

Cardiff

Wed/Sat

Flybe

Flights available to Rome Ciampino airport from Stansted, Manchester and Edinburgh.

Birmingham l

Wed

Jet 2

Wed/Sat

Jet 2

Wed

Jet 2

Mon/Wed/Sat

TUI Airways

Mon/Wed

Jet 2

Newcastle

Wed

Ernest Airlines

Newcastle l

Sat

TUI Airways

Southampton

Wed/Sat

Flybe

East Midlands l Edinburgh l Leeds Bradford l Manchester l Manchester

ITALY (Lakes Como, Garda & Maggiore) - Flights to BERGAMO Gatwick

Daily (excl Sat)

British Airways

Stansted

Daily

Ryanair

Bristol

Tue/Thu/Sat

Ryanair

East Midlands

Tue/Thu/Sat

Ryanair

Daily (excl Wed & Sat)

Ryanair

Manchester

ITALY (Tuscany, Umbria & Florence) - Flights to PISA Gatwick

Daily

British Airways

Heathrow

Daily

British Airways

Luton

Daily

Easyjet

Stansted

Daily

Ryanair

Daily (excl Thu)

Easyjet

East Midlands

Wed/Sat/Sun

Jet 2 / Ryanair

Edinburgh

Tue/Thu/Sat

Ryanair

Sat

Jet 2 / Ryanair

Daily

Jet 2 / Easyjet

Tue/Wed/Sat

Jet 2

Bristol

Leeds Bradford Manchester Newcastle

ITALY - Flights to VENICE Gatwick

Daily

British Airways / Easyjet

Heathrow

Daily

British Airways

Daily (excl Sun)

British Airways

Mon/Fri

Jet 2

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun

Jet 2

London City Birmingham Edinburgh Leeds Bradford Manchester

Mon/Fri

Jet 2

Daily

Jet 2 / Easyjet

Flights also available to Venice Treviso Airport from Stansted, Bristol and East Midlands.

Daily

British Airways / Easyjet

Stansted

Daily

Easyjet / TUI Airways

Luton

Daily

Easyjet

Birmingham

Wed/Sun

Jet 2

Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat

Easyjet / TUI Airways

East Midlands

Mon/Tue/Fri

Jet 2 / TUI Airways

Edinburgh

Wed/Sat/Sun

Easyjet / Jet 2

Fri

TUI Airways

Bristol

Glasgow Leeds Bradford Liverpool Manchester

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat

Jet 2

Tue/Thu/Sat

Easyjet

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun

Jet 2 / TUI Airways

Mon/Fri

TUI Airways

Newcastle

ITALY (Puglia) - Flights to BARI or BRINDISI Heathrow to Brindisi

Tue/Sat

British Airways

Daily

British Airways / Easyjet

Gatwick to Bari / Brindisi Stansted to Bari / Brindisi

Daily

Ryanair

Manchester to Brindisi

Mon/Fri

Ryanair

Liverpool to Bari

Tue/Sat

Ryanair

Wed/Sat

Easyjet

Heathrow

Wed/Sat

British Airways

Heathrow

Wed/Sat

Swiss International

London City

Wed/Sat

Swiss International

Luton

Wed/Sat

Easyjet

Edinburgh

Wed/Sat

Easyjet

Liverpool

Wed

Easyjet

Wed/Sat

Easyjet

Manchester

SWITZERLAND & GERMANY - Flights to ZURICH Gatwick Heathrow

Mon/Fri

Easyjet

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat

Swiss International

Heathrow

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat

British Airways

London City

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat

Swiss International

Luton

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat

Easyjet

Birmingham

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat

Swiss International

Manchester

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat

Swiss International

SLOVENIA - Flights to LJUBLJANA Gatwick

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun

Stansted

Daily

Manchester

Sun

‘Capital to Coast on the Great Bergen Railway Tour’)

Gatwick to Olbia

Gatwick

Fri

Manchester

Fri

SAS

Aberdeen

Fri

British Midland

Gatwick

Heathrow to Olbia

Daily

Easyjet / Meridiana

Tue/Wed/Sat/Sun

British Airways

Wed/Sat

Easyjet

Luton to Olbia Manchester to Olbia

Tue/Sat

Easyjet

Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat

British Airways

Mon/Fri

Norwegian

Stansted to Alghero

Tue/Thu/Sat

Ryanair

Aberdeen

Mon/Fri

Widerøe

Tue/Sat

Easyjet

Liverpool

Mon/Fri

Widerøe

Mon/Fri

Norwegian

Bristol to Olbia

ITALY (Liguria) - Flights to GENOA

NORWAY - Flights to BERGEN

NORWAY - Flights to ÅLESUND

Gatwick

Daily

British Airways

Stansted

Daily (excl Sun)

Ryanair

NORWAY - Flights to STAVANGER

Bristol

Tue/Sat

Easyjet

Gatwick

Mon/Fri

Norwegian

Manchester

Thu/Sat

Easyjet

Aberdeen

Mon/Fri

Widerøe

Gatwick via Oslo

Liguria can also be served by flights to Pisa.

ITALY (Liguria) - Flights to NICE British Airways

Flight Supplements

British Airways

Supplements may apply on some flights.

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun

Easyjet

Stansted

Daily (excl Thu)

Easyjet

Gatwick

Sun

TUI Airways

Bristol

Daily

Easyjet

Mon/Fri

Easyjet

Edinburgh

Daily

Easyjet

Wed/Fri/Sun

Easyjet

Luton

Daily

Easyjet

Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun

Easyjet

Heathrow to Palermo

Tue/Thu/Sun

British Airways

Stansted to Palermo

Daily

Ryanair

Norwegian

Gatwick to Cagliari

Daily

Manchester to Catania

Adria

NORWAY - Flights to OSLO (returning from Stavanger on

ITALY (Sardinia) - Flights to OLBIA, CAGLIARI or ALGHERO

Daily

Bristol to Catania

Easyjet Wizzair

Heathrow

Birmingham to Catania

Easyjet

Luton

British Airways / Easyjet

Gatwick to Catania

Gatwick to Palermo

ITALY (Neapolitan Riviera) - Flights to NAPLES Gatwick

Gatwick

Daily

ITALY (Sicily) - Flights to CATANIA or PALERMO Luton to Catania

Newcastle

Leeds Bradford Manchester Newcastle

Mon/Fri/Sat

Jet 2

Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun

Easyjet

Tue/ Wed/Thu/Sat

Easyjet

KLM Flights via Amsterdam KLM offer departures from a variety of UK airports via Amsterdam.

Please call for details,

Holidays by Rail

Resort Transfers

Fly-Luggage - Switzerland (Optional)

Travelling by train is a lovely way to just sit back and relax as the scenery drifts by. All our rail holidays depart by Eurostar from London St. Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord. Full details of holidays available travelling by rail from the UK can be found at inghams.co.uk.

Transfers are an important part of your holiday and we aim to make your journey to resort as smooth as possible. You will usually be met at the airport by an Inghams Rep and transferred to your accommodation from the airport by coach. Some holidays to Italy include car hire.

Transfers in Switzerland, via Zurich and Geneva airports, are by train, using the excellent Swiss Transport Network and mountain railways.

Your journey may involve changes of trains, and some transfers also involve travel by a local bus, boat or cable-car. Zurich and Geneva airports have railway stations within the airport.

Swiss Railways operate a service which enables you to send your luggage all the way from your UK airport, on check-in, to your hotel in Switzerland. This service is available to all guests flying to Zurich airport at an extra cost of £18 per item each way for the standard service. Swiss Railways have introduced an 'Express Service' with an administration fee of £24 per booking per sector in addition to the standard service charge. This service applies to selected destinations and delivers luggage quicker to resort (see online for more details).

Self-drive Holidays - Save up to £200 per couple Taking your own car and driving to your holiday destination from the UK can be a convenient way to travel at your own pace. We offer our self-drive holidays with return ferry or Eurotunnel channel crossings, instead of flights, for a reduced price. All we ask is that you arrive and depart your accommodation on the same days as our flight arrivals.

For Inghams Booking Conditions, please visit inghams.co.uk/terms-conditions l Denotes charter or committed scheduled flights. FREE child places available on these flights, subject to availability - please visit inghams.co.uk/terms-conditions Many of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays displayed in our brochures and on our website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed in our brochures and on our website. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/atolcertificate.

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