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The Orient-Express Northern Belle is coming to Huddersfield in 2012 We are delighted to offer Examiner readers the chance to travel in style on the Orient-Express Northern Belle with 2 departures from Huddersfield in 2012. Enjoy a day trip to Portmeirion & Ffestiniog Mini Railway or enjoy a unique dining experience on The Spirit of Travel departure.

Portmeirion & Ffestiniog Mini Railway

The Spirit ofTravel with Lunch

18 May 2012

26 May 2012

from £325

from £225

You will be served a delicious Bellini brunch on the outward journey to Blaenau Ffestiniog. On arrival, you will board the Ffestiniog Railway narrow-gauge railway for the scenic journey through Snowdonia National Park to Porthmadog.

The Spirit of Travel will take you on a circular tour through Britain’s beautiful countryside whilst you relax aboard the gleaming carriages of the Northern Belle and enjoy a sumptuous lunch, accompanied ied by Champagne and an fine wine.

At Portmeirion your time is your own to explore its charming architecture set in beautiful grounds.

Once back on board the Northern Belle, you are given a glass of chilled champagne followed by a sumptuous dinner accompanied by half a bottle of wine per person.

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Alternatively, for a full list of departures from Huddersfield, Leeds, York & Harrogate, take a look at the calendar below. Whatever you choose you can be sure you will enjoy immaculate service and sumptuous cuisine as breath-taking as the ever-changing view beyond your picture window.

2012 Date

Destination

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16 February

Valentines Lunch

Harrogate & York

£195

11 May

Conwy & National Trust Bodnant Castle Chester Races

York

£325

York

£355

Portmeirion & Ffestiniog Mini Railway

Huddersfield

£325

The Spirit of Travel

Huddersfield,

£225

with Lunch

Leeds & York

8 June

Glamis Castle

York

£325

22 June

Royal Ascot

Leeds

£495

13 July

Loch Lomond

Leeds & York

£325

24 August

Powis Castle

Leeds & York

£325

27 October

Edinburgh Explorer Edinburgh & Royal Yacht Britannia

Leeds & York Leeds & York

£325 £325

3 Nov

The Spirit of Travel with Lunch

Leeds & York

£225

24 Nov

London Christmas Shopping London West End Show

Leeds Leeds

£325 £355

18 May 26 May

For further information and a FREE brochure call:

01484 437722

Or visit: www.examinerholidays.com Book on-line: www.orient-express.com/paperoffers

So step aboard the Northern Belle and allow yourself to be transported back to the golden age of travel.

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Elgin Tours Themed Breaks & Day Trips to Blackpool

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Lynda Bellingham and her Calendar Girls are coming to Blackpool Opera House.

See the show on a great day out to Blackpool which features lunch at the Elgin Hotel, free time in the resort centre and evening show ticket.

A chance for fans of this ever popular and hugely successful Irish singer to see him in concert at the Opera House on this day out to Blackpool which also includes lunch at the Elgin Hotel and free time in the resort.

Coming back to the seaside resort for his 53rd year of stand up comedy shows - this is your chance to see Ken Dodd live at the Grand Theatre Blackpool and enjoy an overnight half board stay at the Elgin Hotel.

Price includes: • Return coach travel from Huddersfield • Three course lunch at the Elgin Hotel • Elgin Hotel to central Blackpool transfer • Free time in Blackpool • Ticket for ‘Calendar Girls’ evening performance.

Price includes: • Return coach travel from Huddersfield • Three course lunch at the Elgin Hotel • Elgin Hotel to central Blackpool coach transfer • Free time in Blackpool • Daniel O’Donnell evening concert ticket

Price includes: • Return coach travel from Huddersfield • 1 night’s half board stay the Elgin Hotel • Ticket for Ken Dodd Sunday evening show • Return Elgin Hotel/Grand Theatre transfers • Monday visit to Fleetwood Shopping Complex

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Stay at the award-winning Elgin Hotel on the seafront Queens Promenade and enjoy the many attractions of Britain’s premier seaside resort at its sparkling best whilst its world famous six miles of Illuminations shine.

Relax and enjoy yourself on this popular pre-Christmas break to the Elgin Hotel.

Look forward to festive themed menus, nightly entertainment and included excursions offering seasonal shopping opportunities.

Liven up the dark days of winter on this festive comedy weekend to the Elgin Hotel. Browse Blackpool’s shopping centre for Christmas gifts and look forward to nightly hotel entertainment including comedy cabaret

Price includes: • Return coach travel from Huddersfield • 4 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • Nightly entertainment in the hotel • An evening coach tour of the illuminations • Day excursion to Boundary Mill Store & Blackburn Market

Price includes: • Return coach travel from Huddersfield • 4 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • Festive menus and nightly entertainment • Full day excursion to Barton Grange Garden Centre and Preston • Half Day visit to Fleetwood and Cleveleys

Price includes: • Return coach travel from Huddersfield • 2 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • ‘Bubbly’ reception before dinner on Friday • Nightly entertainment including comedy cabaret • Traditional Sunday lunch before departure

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After his hugely successful ‘Bring Him Home’ album and moving TV performances take this opportunity to see him live at Blackpool Opera House and enjoy an overnight half board stay at the Glendower Hotel, St. Annes-on-Sea

Get away and celebrate the date this year on a Christmas House Party at the Elgin Hotel, Blackpool. Enjoy a feast of entertainment and festive food plus Christmas pantomime on ice, mystery tour and more!

After the Christmas celebrations are over this two night half board break to the festive Elgin Hotel is just the tonic to relax and refresh you. Treat yourself or maybe even give it as a gift to someone special.

Price includes: • Return coach travel from Huddersfield • 1 night’s half board stay at the Glendower Hotel.

• Ticket for Alfie Boe Saturday evening concert • Return hotel/Blackpool Opera House transfers • Sunday visit to Barton Grange Garden Centre

Price includes: • Return coach travel from Huddersfield • 4 nights’ half board accommodation at the Elgin Hotel • Festive menus and nightly entertainment in the hotel • Pantomime on Ice matinee performance ticket and transfers • Morning mystery tour of the Fylde

Price includes: • Return coach travel from Huddersfield • 2 nights’ half board stay at the Elgin Hotel • ‘Bubbly’ reception before dinner on Tuesday • Nightly cabaret entertainment in the hotel

For a FREE brochure call:

01484 437 722

To make a booking call:

01253 357 975

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• A Circle seat with a face value of £38.50 for a matinee performance of Dirty Dancing at the Palace Theatre, Manchester on Saturday 3 December 2011. (A ticket upgrade is available at a supplement) • Free time in Manchester • Return coach travel from Huddersfield

Festive Breaks

Durham Christmas Festival & York Departing Saturday 3 December 2011

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Enjoy a ride through the lovely winter scenery of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, a delicious three course lunch & some shopping time in historic Carlisle - all on one most enjoyable, excellent value, festive day excursion!

*Please note: the train is diesel-hauled.

Lakeland Christmas Lunch & Cruise

• A 3 course Christmas lunch at the 3 star Burnside Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere • A sail on magnificent Lake Windermere from Bowness-on-Windermere to Ambleside • Free time in Ambleside • Return coach travel from Huddersfield

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The home of Santa Claus

Join us on a 90 minute fun filled flight as we and Santa’s Elves go in search of Father Christmas above the clouds in this game of ‘hide and seek’ with a festive difference.

• Pre-flight entertainment • 90 minute fun flight to ‘Meet Santa in the Sky’ • Meeting with Santa • A present for each child Subject to minimum numbers.

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• Return flight from Manchester airport to Rovaniemi & airport taxes • Airport transfers, use of thermal clothing and a hot buffet lunch • The chance to meet Santa Claus • Participation in all activities offered including snowmobiles, reindeer drawn sleigh rides, husky dog drives and walks in the snowy woods Please note: due to the cold temperatures in the Arctic Circle, travel to Lapland is not advised for any children under 3 years old.

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A Great Value Day Excursion Sunday 11 December 2011, from Manchester airport

A Great Value Day Excursion Sunday 18 December 2011 From Leeds/Bradford airport

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This year’s Christmas theme and decorations at Chatsworth House have been inspired by the rich culture and traditions of classic ‘Christmas Carols’, whilst with over 300 stalls, Lincoln Christmas market set against the backdrop of a magnificent Cathedral and a castle has a magical English festive atmosphere.

• Included visit to Chatsworth House • A visit to Lincoln Christmas Market • Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star South Yorkshire/East Midlands area hotel with dinner & full English breakfast • Return coach travel from Huddersfield

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See and enjoy a little of the special winter splendour of the beautiful Lake District on these delightful and great value festive time excursions.

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Settle to Carlisle Festive Railway

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A pre-Christmas visit to two of the UK’s most historic and architecturally celebrated cities begins in York and ends in Durham, the land of Prince Bishops. Soak up the festivities and stunning scenery in vibrant, pretty streets with unlimited opportunities for entertainment.

• Included visit to the Durham Christmas Festival • A shopping visit to York • Overnight stay at a 3 or 4 star Yorkshire/North East area hotel with dinner & full English breakfast • Return coach travel from Huddersfield

Christmas is a celebration. So why not celebrate it in style by investing in one of our enticing festive packages? However you like your seasonal treats, we have something for you in our personally selected, expertly wrapped breaks.

• A ride on the famous Settle to Carlisle railway* • A 3 course lunch at the 3 star Hallmark Hotel, Carlisle • Free time in historic Carlisle for Christmas shopping • Coach travel to Settle from Huddersfield • Coach travel from Carlisle to Huddersfield

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London Breaks

London Theatre

London has many attractions to offer and is packed with things to see and do. Why not enjoy the stunning views from the London Eye, take in some culture at the Tate Modern, see the splendour and pageantry of Buckingham Palace or immerse yourself in the historical sights of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London.

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Saturday Night London Theatre

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• Return standard class rail travel to London from Leeds or Wakefield. (Rail travel from Huddersfield is available via Leeds, at a £20pp supplement) • A Circle ticket with a face value of £27 for an evening performance of Classical Spectacular at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 18 November 2011 • 2 nights stay at a choice of 4 star London hotels with breakfast • Free time in London

Monthly departures until March 2012 • A ticket for a Saturday matinee performance of the show of your choice from our fabulous selection • Overnight stay at a 4 star outer London hotel with dinner & full English breakfast • After dinner disco • Free time in London for shopping or sight-seeing • Return coach travel from Huddersfield

London Showstopper by Rail

Friday departures until March 2012 • Return standard class rail travel to London from Leeds or Wakefield. (Rail travel from Huddersfield is available via Leeds, at a £20pp supplement) • A top priced ticket for a Friday evening performance of the show of your choice from our fabulous selection • 2 nights stay at a choice of 4 star London hotels with breakfast • Free time in London for shopping and sight-seeing

Top Gear Live at ExCeL, London

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• Return standard class rail travel to London from Leeds or Wakefield. (Rail travel from Huddersfield is available via Leeds, at a £20pp supplement) • A Silver ticket for Top Gear Live. (Ticket upgrades to Gold or Platinum packages are available at a supplement) • Overnight stay at a choice of 4 star London hotels with breakfast • Official Show Guide • Free time in London

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• A reserved seat with a face value of £30 for the evening show at Olympia 2011 on Saturday 17 December 2011. (Ticket upgrades are available at a supplement) • Overnight stay at a 4 star outer London hotel with full English breakfast • Free time in London • Return coach travel from Huddersfield

Choose a top West End show from our fabulous selection which includes Billy Elliot, Blood Brothers, Dreamboats and Petticoats, Ghost The Musical, Jersey Boys, Legally Blonde, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Million Dollar Quartet, Phantom of the Opera, Shrek The Musical, The Lion King, The Wizard of Oz, War Horse, Wicked and more!

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New Year Party Cruise

New Year London Theatre

Departing Friday 30 December 2011

• A standard priced ticket for an evening performance on Friday 30 December 2011 of the West End show of your choice from our fabulous selection including Billy Elliot, Dreamboats and Petticoats, Ghost The Musical, Phantom of the Opera, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Shrek The Musical, The Wizard of Oz and more!

(Ticket upgrades are available at a supplement) • 2 nights stay at a 4 star outer London hotel • Full English breakfast on Saturday 31 December 2011 and Sunday 1 January 2012 • Dinner on Saturday 31 December 2011 followed by a disco • Free time in London on New Year’s Eve • Return coach travel from Huddersfield

on the River Thames

• An evening river cruise and party on the River Thames on New Year’s Eve with refreshments • 2 nights stay at a 4 star outer London hotel • Dinner on Friday 30 December 2011 followed by a disco • Dinner on New Year’s Eve • Full English breakfast on Saturday 31 December 2011 and Sunday 1 January 2012 • Free time in London and Windsor • Return coach travel from Huddersfield New Year Dine & Cruise options available from £279.95pp. Please call for details

For further information and a FREE brochure call:

01484 437722

or visit: www.examiner.reader.travel examinerholidays.com

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Departing Friday 30 December 2011

To make a booking call:

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Amalfi Coast & Rome

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2011: October 2012: April & May

Extend your stay for an extra 7 nights from £349pp • Return flights to Pisa and hotel transfers • 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in a 3 star hotel on the Versilian Riviera in the resorts of Forte dei Marmi and Lido Di Camaiore

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• Included excursions to Florence, Pisa, Portofino, Santa Margherita, Lucca and the Cinque Terre • Services of a Mistral Holidays Tour Manager

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Italy’s largest lake

2011: Oct 2012: May & Jun

2012: May, Jun & Jul

Flying from Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool & Manchester

Price includes: • Return flights to Pisa and hotel transfers • 7 nights B&B accommodation in a 3* hotel in Montecatini Terme • Excursions to Florence, Pisa and Lucca • Excursion to the Chianti Countryside, Siena & San Gimignano • Twin bedrooms with private facilities • 5 evening dinners in the hotel • 1 dinner and 1 lunch in local restaurants • 2 wine tastings • Services of a Mistral Holidays Tour Manager

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Paris 2for1

‘The City of Light’

23 Sept, 28 Oct & 2 Dec 2011 Paris is a wonderful place for a weekend break.

Celebrate a special occasion with loved ones, or treat yourself to some top quality shopping and sightseeing.

Price includes: • British coaching throughout from local pick up points • Return Channel crossings • 2 nights bed & breakfast in the Greater Paris area • Fantastic sightseeing opportunities; Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, The Arc de Triomphe, The Eiffel Tower and more!

• Services of a Mistral Holidays Tour Manager • Optional excursions to Versailles, Paris by Night, Paris City Tour and Illuminations (at a supplement)

£699 for 8 da ys

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Price includes: • Return flights to Rome and hotel transfers • 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation in a 3 star hotel (staying 3 nights in Fiuggi / 4 nights in Sant Agata on the Sorrento Peninsula) • Full day excursion to Rome and guided sightseeing • Visit to Montecassino Abbey and visit to Pompeii • Optional excursions to Capri & Amalfi (at a supplement) • Twin bedrooms with private facilities • Services of a Mistral Holidays Tour Manager

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2011: Oct 2012: Apr, May, Jun & Jul Extend your stay for an extra 7 nights from £329pp Price includes: • Return flights to Milan and hotel transfers • 7 nights bed & breakfast staying in the 3 star Hotel Sole or Hotel Eden in Garda (or similar) • FREE Upgrade to half board - Dinner, bed & breakfast • FREE Bar each day at hotel between 4pm -7pm

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Paris by Eurostar

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Selected departures up to November 2012

There can be few places left where you can totally switch off for a few days from the pressures of modern day living so completely as you can in Bruges. Its beauty and tranquillity are outstanding as befits the most perfectly preserved medieval town in Europe. This superb holiday includes an excellent range of escorted visits and tours. You will stay in an extremely comfortable hotel in the heart of this delightful city.

Paris was, is and always will be somewhere rather special. Why not try it with this superb four-day holiday.

This inexhaustible city has something for everyone – whatever your taste. It is everything you imagine it to be, romantic, inspiring, vibrant even outrageous, but best of all Paris is unique. You will stay in a centrally located hotel, well situated for all the sights and have a wealth of visits and excursions included in the price.

Fully escorted price includes: • Return rail connections on selected dates from over thirty regional stations* including Manchester, Leeds & Wakefield • Return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from Ebbsfleet or London St. Pancras International. Upgrades available at a supplement • Return coach transfer from Lille to your hotel (approx 1 hour) • Three nights bed & breakfast at a choice of quality three or four-star hotels in a superb location right in the heart of the old preserved town • Guided walking tour of historic Bruges • Visit to a traditional chocolatier • Visit to Ypres and tour of the First World War battlefields • The services of an experienced tour manager

Fully escorted price includes: • Return rail connections on selected dates from over thirty regional stations* including Manchester, Leeds & Wakefield • Return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from Ebbsfleet or London St. Pancras International. Upgrades available at a supplement • Three nights bed and breakfast in an excellent quality hotel located approximately two miles from Notre Dame - the geographical centre of Paris. Four-star upgrades available at a supplement • Coach transfer from Paris, Gare du Nord rail station to your hotel, and return • Comprehensive sightseeing tours of Paris ‘By Day’ & ‘By Night’ • Visit to Versailles, with its beautiful Château • Visit to the artists quarter - picturesque Montmartre • The services of an experienced tour manager

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Rhine Valley by Eurostar

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Selected departures up to October 2012

This wonderful tour visits some of the most beautiful and fascinating sights straddling the banks of the majestic Rhine River, itself one of Europe’s most picturesque rivers. Firstly to Aachen – originally a Roman spa town, and the city of Charlemagne, then on to the spectacular Rhine Gorge itself, plus romantic Heidelberg, the stunning Black Forest, and finally charming 14th century Strasbourg.

Fully escorted price includes: • Return rail connections on selected dates from over thirty regional stations* including Manchester, Leeds & Wakefield • Return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar and TGV (French high-speed train) from Ebbsfleet or London St. Pancras International.

• Six nights bed and breakfast at excellent quality three-star hotels, plus two dinners • Visit to Aachen – capital of historic Charlemagne • Tour of the romantic Rhine valley • Guided tour of baroque Heidelberg • Visit to the Black Forest • Tour of the scenic wine road in Alsace • Guided tour of Strasbourg, one of France’s most beautiful cities • Visit to Colmar, one of the most perfectly preserved medieval towns in France • Services of an experienced tour manager

For further information and a FREE brochure

Call: 01484 437722

£499

for 6

Moselle Valley by Eurostar

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Selected departures up to October 2012

We see the medieval ‘olde worlde’ charm of Aachen - Capital of Charlemagne and Trier - the oldest city in Germany dating from Roman times. The scenery is stunning, from the pastoral lowlands of Belgium to the undulating hills of the Ardennes, and then there is the exquisite Moselle Valley itself.

Fully escorted price includes: • Return rail connections on selected dates from over thirty regional stations* including Manchester, Leeds & Wakefield • Return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from Ebbsfleet or London St. Pancras International. Upgrades available at a supplement • Five nights half-board at excellent quality three-star hotels • Guided tour of Aachen – capital of Charlemagne • Visit to Bernkastel, the most picturesque town in the valley • Visit to Trier, the oldest city in Germany, dating from Roman times • Visit to the charming city of Koblenz, impressively situated at the confluence of both the Moselle and Rhine rivers • Visit to Cochem, centre of the Moselle wine trade • The services of an experienced tour manager

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Seville

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Cyprus

Price includes: Return direct flights from Manchester & Leeds Bradford • 7 nights accommodation (5 HB in Rincon de la Victoria, 2 B&B in Seville) • Visits to Cordoba and Granada • Services of a tour representative

An ancient land of mystery, legend, beauty, and love: especially in and around Paphos, your holiday base. The area is steeped in Greek myth and legend. The goddess Aphrodite rose from the sea foam near Paphos and took pity on Pygmalion by bringing to life his statue of the beautiful Galatea – their son was Paphos.

Price includes: Return direct flights from Manchester • 7 nights HB accommodation in the 4H Pioneer Beach Hotel (Nov 2011) or 4H Athena Beach Hotel (Feb 2012) • Excursion to Nicosia & orientation walk of Paphos • Services of a tour representative Extend your stay - 7 night holiday extension available * NO SINGLe SUPPLeMeNT ON SeLeCTed dePARTUReS – LIMITed AvAILABILITY

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Portofino & the Italian Lakes

On this holiday, not only will you visit the Alhambra in Granada, but also the city of Almeria and the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Your base is the coastal city of Almunecar. The wonderful sub-tropical climate will help you enjoy the city’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. In and around Almunecar the sierras plunge spectacularly into the sea and you will find no less than 25 beaches and coves.

Price includes: Return direct flights from Manchester & Leeds Bradford • 7 nights 4H HB accommodation on the coast in Taramay, Almunecar • Included excursion to Granada and the Alhambra • Included excursion to Almeria and Cabo de Gata • Services of a tour representative

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30 November 2011, 22 & 29 February 2012

In winter and early spring, southern Spain is warm and sunny, though the stifling temperatures of high summer are still some time away! The perfect time, therefore, to take in some of the remarkable sights of Andalucia. The first four nights are spent in the delightful town of Rincon de la Victoria on the Costa del Sol followed by two nights in Seville before returning to the Costa del Sol for your final night.

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10 October 2011, 19 March, 16 April & 14 May 2012

26 October 2011 & 25 March 2012

– Florence & Pisa

See the millionaires’ haunts of Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure, the spectacular landscapes of the Cinque Terre and Lake Maggiore. Travel on the picturesque Three Valleys Railway into the maritime city of Genoa. You will also visit Pavia.

Cathar country in Languedoc-Roussillon is a land of legend, mystery & stunning scenery. In Carcassonne you will find the most complete medieval walled city in Europe. As well as getting to know this fascinating part of France you will also spend a couple of days on the Spanish coast with a chance to visit Tarragona.

Price includes: Return direct flights from Manchester & Leeds Bradford • 7 nights HB accommodation (3 on Lake Maggiore, 4 in Santa Margherita Ligure) • Train ride on the Three Valleys Railway • Visits to the Cinque Terre, Portofino and Pavia • Services of a tour representative

Price includes: Return direct flights from Manchester & Leeds Bradford • 7 nights HB accommodation (4 in France and 3 in Spain) • Excursion to Carcassonne and Rennes-le-Chateau • Free time in Figueras and Barcelona • Services of a tour representative NO SINGLe SINGLe SUPPLeMeNT dePARTUReS - LIMITed AvAILABILITY

A week under the Tuscan sun in a 4-star hotel in Forte dei Marmi - one of Italy’s most chic resorts - with included visits to mighty Florence as well as to Pisa and Lucca. This is the recipe for our superb Tuscan Holiday.

Lanzarote

£719

& Fuerteventura

23 February & 11 March 2012 The entire island of Lanzarote is a UNESCO biosphere reserve, and it contains no less than 13 ‘protected areas’ including a Spanish National Park. During your week on the holiday there is a tour of the island to include the old capital Teguise, the Cactus Garden and the Volcanes Natural Park as well as a boat trip across to Fuerteventura for a visit to the old capital, Betancuria and the stunning scenery of Las Dunas.

Price includes: Return direct flights from Manchester & Leeds Bradford • 7 nights HB accommodation in Playa Blanca on Lanzarote • Tour of Lanzarote • Included excursion to Fuerteventura • Option to extend your holiday • Services of a tour representative

Athens,

£799

for 7 nigh ts

delphi, Olympia & the vouraikos Gorge Train

from

Autumn, Winter, Spring 2011/ 2012

As well as visiting the Acropolis, the Parthenon and Delphi, on this unusual holiday you will also see ancient Olympia, home of the original games. A highlight, for sure, will be a trip on the newly reopened Vouraikos Gorge Train – this spectacular narrow gauge railway will take you 2000 feet up Mount Helmos, with spectacular views as you go.

Price includes: Return direct flights from Manchester & Leeds-Braford • 7 nights HB accommodation (2 near Athens, 1 Olympia & 4 in Tolo) • Guided visits of Athens, Delphi & Olympia • Excursion on the Vouraikos Gorge Train including the Cave of the Lakes • Services of a tour representative

Call: 01484 437722

Walking

£519

for 7 or 14 nigh ts

Holidays Collection

22 April & 6 May 2012

For further information and a FRee brochure

&

Price includes: Return direct flights from Manchester & Leeds Bradford • 7 nights HB hotel accommodation in Forte dei Marmi • Full day & excursion by coach and rail to Florence • Excursion to Lucca and Pisa • Services of a tour representative * NO SINGLe SUPPLeMeNT dePARTUReS – LIMITed AvAILABILITY

from

from

for 7 or 14 nigh ts

17 April & 15 May 2012

Our collection is designed to give you as much flexibility as possible - walk a lot, walk a little - the choice is yours. So you will still have time to visit cities and places of interest in picturesque countryside and beauty spots.

We feature popular destinations including Catalonia, the Andalucian Coast in mainland Spain, Mallorca, The Pyrenees, the Cinque Terre and Lake Maggiore in Italy, South West France, as well as the Algarve in Portugal, the Canary Islands, Cyprus and Morocco.

Price includes: Return direct flights from Manchester & Leeds Bradford • 7 nights accommodation – mostly half board • 3 fully guided walks • Services of a local representative 7 nights holiday extension option on some holidays

To make a booking

Call: 0116 279 3929 www.examinerholidays.com

BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TRINITY MIRROR NORTH WEST AND NORTH WALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH: PREFERRED TRAVEL SERVICES ABTA W3692 ATOL 5537

Amazing European River Cruises ys 6 da

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£459

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Floriade & Bulbfields

Cruise the Rhine

German Christmas Markets

Departs 9th April 2012

Departs 22nd May, 2nd July & 11 October 2012

Departs 7th & 13th December 2011

Our border-hopping route wends its way through the romantic Rhine Gorge of Germany, the scenic Alsace region of France and into the northern mountain slopes of Switzerland. From our cruise ship we see countless magical castles perched on the hillsides and romantic Rhineland towns and villages with their half-timbered buildings.

The mouth-watering smell of baked gingerbread, the warming taste of Glühwein, the heart-lifting sight of twinkling outdoor lights. We witness the striking scenery of the stunning Rhine Gorge, called in at typical Rhineland towns and wine centres and seen the medieval town of Koblenz magically illuminated at night.

to Switzerland

Spectacular

Indulge your senses in the fascinating Floriade Festival, one of the finest horticultural exhibitions. This is an event that only takes place once every 10 years and 2012 is set to be the most exciting to date, featuring a daily programme of music, dance, literature, theatre and visual art from around the world.

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Executive coach travel from your selected departure point Return overnight ferry crossing from Hull to Rotterdam En-suite cabin accommodation aboard the mps Amsterdam Full board during the cruise Visits to Amsterdam, Kampen & Leylstat Included visit to the Floriade Festival Entertainment on every night of your cruise

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Executive coach travel from your selected departure point En-suite cabin accommodation aboard the mps Amsterdam Welcome drink, Captain’s get together and Party Night Full board during the cruise Visits to Andernach, Rüdesheim Speyer, Germesheim, Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel, Kehl, Mannheim, Mainz & Cologne Entertainment on every night of your cruise

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£401

Executive coach travel from your selected departure point En-suite cabin accommodation aboard the mps Lady Anne Welcome drink, Captain’s get together and Party Night Full board during the cruise Cologne walking tour Visit to the German Christmas Markets Visits to Andernach, Oberwesel, Koblenz & Cologne Entertainment on every night of your cruise

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£663

£687

Christmas Markets

Christmas Rhine Cruise

NewYear Rhine Cruise

Departs 4th December 2011

Departs 22nd December 2011

Departs 28th December 2011

With so many popular Christmas Markets it can be difficult to choose one destination. Our Christmas Market medley cruise is the perfect solution, taking you to some of the biggest and best markets that Europe has to offer.

Memories of last-minute food shopping and endless cooking will fade away on our Christmas cruise through the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine Valley. With the mps Amsterdam’s friendly crew waiting on you, you can simply relax and gaze out at the spectacular Rhineland scenery gliding by.

A resolution made now to spend New Year with the Captain and his crew on board the mps Amsterdam will be the best decision made all year! The cracking New Year’s Eve party on board and the atmosphere around the medieval town of Koblenz, will surely only confirm how right that decision was.

Extravaganza

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Executive coach travel from your selected departure point Return overnight ferry crossing from Hull to Rotterdam Welcome drink, Captain’s get together and Party Night En-suite cabin accommodation aboard the mps Amsterdam Full board during the cruise Visits to Lille, Hasselt, Liege, Maastricht & Bruges Entertainment on every night • of your cruise

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Executive coach travel from your selected departure point Return overnight ferry crossing from Hull to Rotterdam Welcome drink, Captain’s get together and Party Night En-suite cabin accommodation aboard the mps Amsterdam Full board during the cruise Visits to Andernach, Cochem, Boppard, Rüdesheim, Frankfurt, Mainz, Mannheim & Koblenz Entertainment on every night of your cruise

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Executive coach travel from your selected departure point Return overnight ferry crossing from Hull to Rotterdam En-suite cabin accommodation aboard the mps Amsterdam Welcome drink, Captain’s get together and Party Night Full board during the cruise Visits to Andernach, Rüdesheim, Koblenz & Cologne Entertainment on every night of your cruise

Operated by Diamond Holidays and The River Cruiseline of Market Harborough ABTA W0552.

Prices are person person and based on two people sharing. Single Supplements may apply.

Departure points are subject to availability and minimum numbers being achieved.

For a FREE brochure call:

01484 437 722

To book online:

To make a booking call: 0844 544 6585 and quote: HU

www.rivercruiseline.co.uk

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show, RHS Garden Wisley & Hampton Court

Departs 24th May 2012

Christmas in the New Forest

& Winchester

Departs 24th December 2011

The world’s most famous flower show returns with a kaleidoscope of horticulture of the highest quality, featuring the latest trends and designs from top garden designers, nurseries, plantsmen and exhibitors. Combined with a visit to Wisley, the flagship garden of the RHS, entrance to Hampton Court Palace Gardens and visits to Royal Windsor and London, this tour is blooming marvellous.

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Mystery Valentines

Great Highland Railways

Departs 11th February 2012

Departs 24th October 2011

Escape for a romantic break with that special someone on our Mystery Valentine’s weekend. Don’t just ‘’say it with flowers’’ this Valentine’s Day; surprise your partner with a planned weekend • Private coach travel throughout • One night dinner, bed & away for just the two of you.

Discover a place of timeless beauty and variety - where rugged mountains are sprinkled across the land, tranquil lochs mirror the sky and wooded glens stretch out across the horizon. This is a Highland experience like no other.

Weekend

• breakfast • Service of our tour driver

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£189

• Entertainment programme • Tour of the New Forest • Visit to Winchester

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What better way is there to celebrate Christmas than by getting away from it all and taking a well deserved break so you can relax • Two nights’ dinner, bed & and enjoy this special time • breakfast, one night buffet of year.

• Traditional Christmas Lunch

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Three nights’ dinner, bed and cooked breakfast Single journey on the Kyle Line Single journey on the West Highland Line Single journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway Services of our tour driver

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Paddy Power Gold Cup

Buy One Get One Free

Departs 12th November 2011

Cheltenham Racecourse’s three day Open meeting in the middle of November heralds the start of the jump racing season. Its centrepiece race, the Paddy Power Gold Cup, attracts some of the very best European chasers, all • One night bed and breakfast eager to scoop the £150,000 • Entrance to the Best prize.

• Mate enclosure • Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon

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NewYear Party

Chester & Cheshire Oaks

A Highland Fling!

Departs 31st December 2011

Departs 12th November 2011

Departs 28th November 2011

The atmosphere is electric as the countdown begins, with Big Ben poised to announce the beginning of a New Year, which is greeted by a spectacular fireworks display • One night bed and that lights up the city. So kick start your New Year on our tour • cooked breakfast • New Years Eve cruise on the • to London where you can • River Thames including buffet celebrate in style along the • and disco River Thames!

Join our special weekend break to make the task of Christmas shopping easier, from the • Private Coach travel throughout beautiful architecture of • One night dinner, bed and • Chester which has one of the • cooked breakfast • Visit to Chester finest shopping centres in the North West, to the huge discounts • Visit to the Cheshire Oaks • Designer Outlet Village on offer at the Cheshire Oaks • Services of our tour driver Designer Outlet Village.

Experience the warm welcome and hospitality of the highlands on this exciting 5-day break, which combines traditional Scottish entertainment with the magnificent scenery of the Cairngorms National Park.

For a FREE brochure call:

To book online

on the River Thames

01484 437 722

www.hud.diamondhols.co.uk

• Four nights’ dinner, bed and • cooked breakfast • Entertainment every night • Tours of The Cairngorms • National Park • Visit to Inverness • Tour of Loch Ness • Services of our tour driver

To book call:

0844 544 6675

examinerholidays.com

60’s Band The Dreamers

Dickensian Christmas

Pre-Christmas Treat

Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel

Holme Lacy House Hotel

Thoresby Hall Hotel

- Herefordshire

- Nottinghamshire

- Party Weekend

Break

- North Wales FROM ONLY

4th November 2011 - 3 Nights Half Board

12th December 2011 - 4 Nights Half Board

£169*

per person

This break includes:

• Welcome drink on arrival • Delicious breakfast and 3-course evening meals • Fabulous Swing Team Show • Watch the fantastic “The Dreamers” who backed Freddie in the 60’s • Late night live with Steve Hodge into the early hours • Free entrance to the National Portrait Gallery & Museum on site • Health & Beauty Salon on site to pamper you (supplements apply) • Live entertainment every evening • Estate & history tour • Daytime activities such as archery, shooting and tennis • Afternoon fun with Merengue dancing & Mojito cocktail making sessions • Close by to Portmeirion & Betwys Y Coed for great days out

A Historical Festive Break with all this included:

Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel - North Wales

18th December 2011 - 4 Nights Half Board

CALL FREE

FROM ONLY

£189*

per person

• Mulled wine and mince pies on arrival • Fabulous Christmas welcome show • Delicious breakfasts and 3-course evening meals • Festive day time activities in the Lowther Hall including Christmas card crafts, cocktail demonstrations, wine tasting and lots more • Enjoy a visit from Santa • Christmas Showtime from the resident Entertainments Team • Festive films and carols in the Lowther Hall • Cash bingo in the Gallery Bar • Hilarious visiting comedian • Countdown to the New Year style party • Haggis, neeps and tatties • Use of sports and leisure activities • Dancing throughout your stay with beginners tap tuition, line dancing, beginners Salsa, beginners Meringue and afternoon social dancing.

• Live music throughout your stay • Over 50s only * Drinks inclusive is between 15.30-23.00 Monday and 12.00-23.00 Tuesday to Thursday from a selection of: • House wine by the glass • Draught lagers and beers • House spirits • Pumped mixers • Standard tea and coffee

0800 1 388 399

£189*

per person

• Mulled wine and mince pies on arrival • Classic Christmas musical reception • Themed Christmas shows in the Theatre • Dickensian style parlour games & quizzes • Traditional Christmas dinner • Christmas carol concert • Afternoon tea dance • Live comedy and laughter in the Late Night Lounge • Gala dinner • Party with a complimentary glass of bubbly on your last night

Look what’s included:

Drinks Inclusive Turkey and Tinsel Break*

FROM ONLY

19th December 2011 - 2 Nights Half Board The perfect pre Christmas retreat to do as little or as much as you wish

FROM ONLY

£99*

per person

Look what’s included: • Mulled wine and mince pies on arrival • Stylish rooms you might not want to leave • Delicious breakfasts and 3-course evening meals • Live entertainment every night • Complimentary 2 hour spa experience

Or How About Something For The New Year?

Alvaston Hall Hotel

- Cheshire

Featuring Ray Ennis’ Blue Jeans

13th January 2012

FROM ONLY

£119*

per person

- 3 Nights Half Board

60’s Sounds – A Tribute to Cliff & The Shadows

10th February 2012 - 3 Nights Half Board

FROM ONLY

£129*

per person

VISIT www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk

Look what else is included in these breaks: • Delicious breakfasts and

3-course evening meals

• Entertainment from our fantastic band The Blackjacks • Use of sports and leisure facilities including indoor pool, sauna and steam room • Daytime activities such as archery, air-rifle shooting and outdoor bowls

READER OFFER

- Book either of these breaks and take advantage of a free round of golf on the 9 hole golf course

QUOTE CODE

98RRA

*Offer prices are per person per break based on 2 people sharing standard accommodation. All offers are subject to availability. New bookings only and can be withdrawn without prior notice. Full terms and conditions relating to these breaks are available in our current Warner Leisure Hotels brochure. Please be advised some acts are subject to alteration and can be cancelled without prior notice. All persons in your booking must be over 21 years of age. Bourne Holidays Limited (trading as Warner Leisure Hotels) is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 01854900 whose registered office is 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL.