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DRIVERS can now have the booming voice of Brian Blessed as their personal map reader. Following a Facebook campaign attracting 25,000 supporters, the king-sized Yorkshireman agreed to record driving instructions in his distinctive tones - and the Brian Blessed sat nav voice has now been officially released by TomTom. The actor is also spearheading a campaign for members of the public to become a Voice of TomTom themselves. "Why have a boring old computer voice when you can have a beardy old me," said Brian. "Better still, enter the contest and see if you can get more votes than I did!" The winner will have their voice professionally recorded and available as a free download in time for Christmas. They will also win a Renault Mégane Coupé Cabriolet.
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AND Rover took the Paris Motor Show by storm last month with its new baby, the all-new Range Rover Evoque coupe – now it’s planning to do the same in Los Angeles with the stunning five door version of the new car. Since the Paris show – which closed on October 17 – the company has taken more than 1,000 firm orders for the coupe, which will be built at the company’s Halewood plant in Liverpool.. Now it’s confident of a significant orders boost when the covers come off the five-door in LA. Until recently the existence of a five-door had remained a closely guarded secret. Everyone knew about the coupe because Land Rover revealed the LRX concept car on which it was based back in January 2008 and attention was firmly focussed on the development of that, allowing work on the five-door to go ahead behind the scenes. “Until now we have only
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beltline, muscular shoulder running the length of the car, and the distinctive taper to the floating roofline – but with a slightly higher rear roof. The finished vehicle offers impressive levels of space and versatility whilst retaining the overall essence, visual robustness and jewel-like detailing of the coupé.” No firm price has been set for the five-door although it’s expected to start from around £30,000. Buyers will have the choice of either four-wheel-drive or – for the first time on a Range Rover –
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STUNNER: Rear of the new Land Rover Evoque five-door
windows, all of which make it look that little bit sleeker than the five door, which is some 30mm taller. Nevertheless for many people that sleeker design will be more than outweighed by the extra practicality of the new five-door version. The five-door provides the versatility and luggage space of a compact station wagon with luggage capacity of up to 1,445 litres. Options available on it will include an automatic parking system, the MagneRide system for sharper handling response and eight inch video screens set in the rear headrests. The car will be sold in 160 countries worldwide and will be available with a new range of state-of-the-art petrol and diesel engines – two 2.2-litre diesels and a 2.0-litre petrol – with stop-start facility. “The launch of the Evoque in 2011 will expand and revitalise the global appeal of the Range Rover marque,” said Land Rover’s managing director Phil Popham.
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RY this little conundrum for size – what have the Rolls-Royce Phantom, black Hackney cab and Vauxhall’s new Meriva got in common? The answer has nothing to do with price, comfort or space. It’s all about access, and the regal way passengers can step into or out of the vehicle. All three have rear-hinged back doors, known in the trade as suicide doors for the simple reason that if the door isn’t properly closed and the wind really howls, it could fly open. This isn’t a problem for Vauxhall though, because there’s a special lock on the Meriva that ensures the doors can’t fling open unless the car is at a standstill. Smart yet simple stuff, and one of the reasons why the latest Meriva – seven years on from the compact MPV’s original launch – is the most family friendly car of its kind.
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The new Meriva arrived during the summer with some eyecatching design and the sleek suit of clothes already seen on the Insignia and latest generation Astra. But the talking point from day one has been the doors, which make for easier entry and exit regardless of passenger size. It’s also easier securing kids in child seats, an awkward job at the best of times. But the versatility doesn’t stop there. There’s also FlexRail, a three-tier storage system based on rails running between the front and back seats in space freed up by
Vauxhall’s decision to use an electronic parking brake rather than the traditional handbrake. The top track carries a flip top box big enough to carry CDs while the lower one has a storage tray with cup holder. And below the FlexRail there’s a fixed floor-level tray with twin cup holders. Then there’s the FlexSpace seating which allows the cabin to be transformed from a five to two-seat layout depending on how much luggage space is needed, and the outer rear seats can be moved forwards, backwards or slide in.. And to highlight the sort of attention to detail evident in this car is the way the rear side window edges have been cut away to help young children see out more easily. What’s clear is that this is not only a larger car than the outgoing Meriva, but one that has moved up a class. The tested 1.4-litre Turbo model
speccheck MAKE: Vauxhall MODEL Meriva Exclusiv 1.4 Turbo ENGINE: 1,364cc 16v petrol POWER: 140PS at 4,900-6,000rpm PERFORMANCE: 0-62 in 10.3 secs, top speed 122mph. ECONOMY: 32.1mpg Urban, 52.3 Extra Urban, 42.2 Combined CO2 EMISSIONS: 156g/km BiK RATING: 19% INSURANCE: Group 14 (1-50) with 140ps is the most powerful of the three petrol units, offering loads of punch yet still returning 38 miles per gallon compared to the official average figure of 42.2mpg. There’s also a four-strong diesel line-up, including a low emissions ecoFLEX 1.3 CDTi unit, and prices are from £12,995 for the 1.4-litre
PRICE: £18,175 on the road WHAT’S HOT: Flexibility, storage, space, strong engine WHAT’S NOT: Perched centre rear seat position RATINGS (out of five):
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100ps Expression petrol model, the oil-burners starting at £16,875 for the 1.3 CDTi S model. Overall the new Meriva is a practical, good-looking car that really defines the expression Multi Purpose Vehicle – it’s just a shame that safety systems like Hill Start Assist are extra cost options .
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PROTON is offering up to £1,250 towards its Lotus-inspired Satria Neo and Neo Sport models as part of a finance deposit contribution scheme available until the end of the year. The Malaysian company is the owner of British sports car icon Lotus and the Satria Neo model
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Lookers Vauxhall 0844 659 2663 www.lookers.co.uk/vauxhall
Speke Hall Road Liverpool
Official Government Test Environmental Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/ km). Vauxhall range: Urban: 16.5 (17.1) – 61.4 (4.6), Extra-urban: 32.8 (8.6) – 88.3 (3.2), Combined: 24.2 (11.7) – 76.3 (3.7). CO2 emissions: 274 – 98g/km.
Offers are available for registrations between 01.10.10 and 30.11.10 subject to availability and are available to private individuals and small businesses 1-24 (purchase only). Savings shown are against list price at time of publication, for details refer to Vauxhall’s current price guide. All other sales categories are excluded; cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offers may not apply to all retailer stocks. UK-supplied vehicles only. Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty covers lifetime ownership of first car owner, 100,000 mile limit. Terms and conditions apply. Cars shown for illustration purposes only.
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NEPTUNE CAR SPARES
Southport Auto Centre Ltd
CARAVANS WANTED Tourers & Statics bought (off site), 2000 models upwards, best prices paid. 07721 587108
Cars bought for cash. Best prices. Parts for all cars. Open 7 days.
0151 647 5735
Service, Repair, MOT VOLVO VIDA Diagnostics
Citroen MERSEYCITROEN.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
Service without affecting warranty VOLVO factory trained technicians
£125 - £15000
All vehicles wanted Call now for instant quote (all areas)
07900 894361 01695 551966 Trust Hills for fast & friendly service Authorised Treatment facility The North West’s largest vehicle recycler
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By being told your car has been scrapped LEGALLY. You need a certificate of destruction from D.V.L. to avoid the FINE. We issue certificates with cash for your car and free collection
BRASENOSE MOTOR RECYCLING 0151 933 1994 (Day) or 07801 385006 (E i )
LOW MILEAGE CARS 96-08 WANTED TOP PRICES PAID HP Settled
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GUERNSEY MOTORS GREEN LANE OLD SWAN L13 EST 28 YEARS
CALL US FIRST! £150 MINIMUM FOR MOST SCRAP CARS CASH & CERTIFICATE ISSUED SPARES ALSO SOLD 0151 933 7258 07762 381285
£150 − £5000 Most Cars & vans Anything considered Cash waiting 0151 928 7666 (24 Hours)
I BUY ANY CAR DON’T CON cash paid. 00−09. High or low mileage. Fantastic Prices. 07824 601581
SCRAP CARS REMOVED Top prices paid. Collection within the hour. Tel 07712 887218 CARS BOUGHT FOR CASH Best prices paid, all cars considered GEORGESONS Tel 0 1 5 1 2 6 0 9 5 7 5 o r enquiries@georgesonscars.co.uk
MOT FAILURES WANTED Cars or Vans £130−£6,000. Collection within 1 hour. 07951 944790 SCRAP CARS & VANS WANTED Top prices paid, any condition and any time, 7 days per week 07966 074205
Commercial Vehicles
MERCEDES P Reg SPRINTER VAN 4 meter, 10 months MOT 4 months tax.
WANTED £150 UPWARDS
£1395
For Most Cars, Vans, 4X4’s & MOT failures Certificate of Destruction 1 Hour Collection all areas T: 0151 260 1700
07504 401 735
WE WANT YOUR CAR £150− £3000 Cash. ALL AREAS. 0797 470 1463
£160 MINIMUM PAID For most scrap cars Vans & 4x4’s. Freephone: 08000 304497 Tel: 0151 727 8113 Full receipt given with every vehicle removed
£150 MINIMUM FOR MOST SCRAP CARS AND VANS 7 day service 07842 164 980 0151 289 1190
£150 MINIMUM FOR MOST SCRAP CARS AND VANS Friendly reliable service 24/7 07542 287 787 0151 292 1982
FORD LUTON TRANSIT
Tax and MOT, L Reg, electric tailgate, back and side shutters, excellent condition for age, mileage 110,000
£1,000 ono
07934 594893 C R O P P E R S G A R A G E Van sales low mls 051 525 1221 croppersgarageliverpool.co.uk
X REG 2001 VAUXHALL COMBO long Tax & Mot, many new parts £700. Tel: 07971 607926.
Tel: 01704 884418 LIVERPOOL MOT SERVICE & REPAIRS
We specialise in Japanese imports & UK vehicles. If you have a problem or just want a service, we do it all i.e. batteries, services, timing, chains/ belts, brakes, air con, re-gas, clutches & lots more Give us a call. Recovery service available free (subject to job) 0151 486 3456
A1 CLUTCH & GEARBOX
Mot’s, Servicing & Repairs Free collection & Warranty 0151 734 2225 07751 459106 (Eve)
CROSBY RENAULT Specialist service/ repair 0151 932 0381
OPENING OFFER MOT Testing Cars & Vans £25, Motorbikes £15. Car & Van Servicing & all repairs MULTISERVE Sales & Services Unit 2a Cusson Rd Knowsley Ind Est Kirkby L33 7BY 0151 548 6825
CAR WON’T START? Running problems? Timing belt broken? Mobile tune & service, same day. Tel 07802 607029
CLUTCHES − M.O.T.’s FREE COLLECTION FULLY GUARANTEED 0151 228 1731 07796 198 648 (evg) 333A PRESCOT RD, L13 (next to Stanley Abattoir)
EUROCLUTCH CLUTCHES Best prices. Fully guaranteed 25 Dublin St L3 7DT 0151 236 4079
CLUTCHES/MOT’S FREE COLLECTIONS FREE DIAGNOSTICS Brakes, Servicing, Repairs ALL PREBOOKED MOT’S £25 No Vat on all work before Xmas Same Day 0151 933 8812 Berry St Bootle L20 8AT
J & E MOTORS Hunts Cross, Mot & Service Centre. 10% disc quote Echo 0151 486 1828 www.jemotors.co.uk AUTO−ELECTRICIAN 24/7 Mobile. Wiring, Starters, alternators, Radios, Fires, Engine Management, Non−runners etc 7 Days 0151 263 4919
A1 WINDSCREENS Lowest prices g’teed 0151 321 0123 CITROEN, RENAULT Peugeot, www.motinformby.co.uk. 01704 831007 CARTUNE Crypton Tune ABS/ engine/airbag diagnostics non start mobile 0151 236 0597 WELDING mobile, gas/arc/mig, body/chassis/mot repairs/wings/ sills/panels. Myers 0151 526 6731/07746 778803 MOBILE MECHANIC Services, repairs, Mot’s, clutches, No call out fee. Carl or Rob 07751 359676 or 07985 309044
MOBILE CAR SERVICES repairs diagnostics brakes etc, non starts.Bill 0151 521 5262 MOBILE REPAIRS Servicing, brakes, diagnostics. Est 30 yrs 07850 742 042 Allen SAAB/VOLVO Sales/Service Merseyswede. 0151 525 6545
WESTONS WINDSCREENS Side windows & rear screens, all cars, taxi’s & vans, new & secondhand, mobile fitting. Ash Rd, Seaforth, L21 2PY. 0151 928 7770.
Driving Tuition LESSONS FROM £10 Per hour. Male/female instructors. Excellent pass rate. 0151 9280136/ 0787 829 4000 SERGEANTS SOM 5 lessons £49. 07940 050647
K E V I N K E A R N S Friendly, patient & professional. 0151 477 0021/ 07765 911146 PASSWAY Driving School 1st 2 lessons £10 each hour beginners only. Short notice tests. Male/Femaleinstructors. All areas. 0151 430 8333
ASHLEY NEAL SPECIAL OFFER £160 10 hrs Manual only. Male/female instructors. All areas covered. 08452 606 602 PHIL GRAY SOM 5 lessons + 2 free £75. 07961 889812
M.O.T. BOOK YOUR M.O.T. ONLINE NOW www.liverpoolmot.co.uk or call 0151 486 3456 Collection & Delivery just £10 each way or free if in the Speke area.
£1650 00 MATIZ SE PLUS 1.0 12 months MOT. 1 lady owner, 80k, £840 ono Tel 0151 486 9984
03
PUNTO 1.2 ACTIVE Full Mot/tax, 50mpg, low ins, pas, ew, £1,695. Fazak 0151 530 1200/07813 893828
04 REG FIAT PUNTO 1.2 9mths Mot, 10mths Tax, low tax band, central locking, electric windows, blue, radio/cassette, service history, owned by non smokers. Good tidy condition
£1,950 ono 0151 521 6469
MOT Class 4 & 7. PK Autos Wavertree. 0151 733 6830
Car Valeting
5 door, black, 24,000 miles from new, power steering, electric windows, cd/radio, immaculate throughout.
Caravans / Motorhomes / Tents
2006 CARAVAN
5 sstar tar camp, camp, Talacre Talacrre bbeach. each. 8 berth, all contents and veranda.
Reduced to £10,000 ono
Tel: 07988 128 554
ABI FOCUS STATIC CARAVAN 18 mths old sleeps 6 Whitecross Bay, Windermere. Ex. cond. Large decking, many extras.
£45,000 ono 01772 744311 or 07768 507601
Spares
Car & Van Hire
Vehicle Security
MICHELIN TYRE 195−55−15, new, unused wheel. 07906 403822.
SPEKE CAR & VAN HIRE From £25 Tel 0151 448 1761
WINDOW TINTING specialist. Car alarms, 07990 630 194
U S E D C A R S P A R E S All makes 0151 933 1994
FORD MONDEO 2001
CLIO 1.2 RT Mot/Taxed, pas, ew, excellent. 50mpg £795. Fazakerley 051 530 1200/07813 893828
2004 SKODA OCTAVIA
2 litre Zetec, CD, air con., alloys, 12 months MOT, 6 months tax, maroon, excellent condition, great drive, two owners from new
£1,495
£4395 o.n.o 0151 347 1571 up to 8pm only.
FIAT PUNTO 1.2
Grey, Y reg, Tax & Mot March 2011, 89,000 miles, good condition, ideal first car, new steering column fitted. £750 o.n.o
07553 378886
FORD FIESTA
£4995 ono 01704 872118 07792 233195
05 FIESTA ZETEC 1.6
Taxed & MoT’d till 2011, excellent runner & condition, 43,000 low miles, alloy wheels, radio/CD, e/w, c/l, metallic blue, lady owner
£2,100 ono 0151 264 0507.
’02 FORD KA Lady owner, taxed, full Mot, very low mileage, electric windows, air conditioning, CD, no scratches, genuine reason for sale, first to see will buy
£1895 ono 0151 228 1481 07931 486021
W
FIESTA 1.3 ENCORE 5 dr, Mot/taxed, pas, blue, excellent, £1,195. Fazak 0151 530 1200/07813 893828
X
FOCUS GHIA Black, alloys, pas, a/c, good condition £1,095. Fazakerley 0151 530 1200/0781 3893828
Hyundai
HYUNDAI I10 COMFORT 1.2 Silver, 59 plate, air con, pas. stereo, airbags, 12 mths tax, 4 yrs Manufacturer’s Guarantee, 3,250 miles.
£6,750 ono 0151 6256406.
Jaguar / Daimler
JAGUAR XJ8 3.5 SE
Automatic, 03 reg, green/ ivory leather, 64k miles, elec seats, cruise control, Sat Nav, 6 CD, multi function steering wheel, 2 owners, FJSH, 10 mths mot, 6 mths tax, cost new £52,000, excellent condition
£6,995
0151 336 1456
Nissan
03
MICRA 1.2 S NEW SHAPE R/c/d, pas, 1 owner, fsh, taxed & tested immaculate £2,295. T: 07580 709571
Peugeot
FOCUS 1.4LX 5 dr hatch S 1.4 Metallic Grey, 04silver 65k, mot april, elec/ 04a/c,206r/c/d, pas, 2 owners, win alloys great condition .P/x history, long Mot. Super car ok £2395. 0151 487 8365 (T)
Silver, VRS, ex police, fsh, taxed and MOTd till 2011
£2,600 ono
2006, 1.9dci white unlettered. taxed, tested, any trial. sale due to retirement
07940 371684
£4350,00
Vauxhall
RENAULT CLIO 04 plate, alloy wheels, electric windows, sunroof. Tax and MOT. Excellent condition. £2,000. 07795 104650.
£2,495 T: 07580 709571
W
AUTOMATIC CORSA 1.2 CDX 5dr, low miles, 2 lady owners, pas, air con, alloys, full Mot, superb condition £1,395. Tel 0151 487 8460 or 07969 426860 (t)
2008 ASTRA 1.6
MERSEYRENAULT.CO.UK 0151 525 6545
Rover
£3,350 ONO 07745 098 110
FORD FIESTA 1200 LX 03 reg. 5 door. Metallic Regency Red. E/W. Mot 2011. FSH. Immaculate throughout
RENAULT SL27 trafic panel van
Tel. 07803291585
Ford
1.25 Style 2008 silver, 12k miles. Still under manufacturer warranty. Drives and looks like new, reluctant sale
99
07767 684 226
Fiat
07 PUNTO FIAT GRANDE
U.K. VALETING SOLUTIONS Professional car care. Freephone: 0800 232 1524
Skoda
2003, one owner only 7200miles 5door yellow ex condition long tax and mot
BILL TURTON SOM Lessons from £10. 07957 731911
M.S.M 1st 2 lessons − £10 only. or BB 10hrs for £170. Call Michelle on 07805 167586
Renault
DAEWOO MATIZ se+
Tel. 07973 425416
227 3030
Ford
Daewoo
www.southportautocentre.co.uk
CASH PAID
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Immac cond, FSH, factory fitted Sat Nav, E/W, E/M, Tax Feb 2011, still under warranty, Red, 18,000 mls
£7,000 ono 07967 732485
54
45 CONNOISSEUR Full spec, leather, alloys, a/c etc. 1 owner £2,450. T: 07580 709571 (t)
Saab
SAAB 95 VECTOR 2.2 TID ESTATE 2005, black, alloys, 107,000 miles, FSH, cc, climate control, ew, taxed & tested, excellent condition
£4,395 ONO 07855 627989
VW 2004 VW PASSAT HIGHLINE
1.9 TDi auto, top spec, leather interior, heated seats, a/c, e/w, abs, pas, parking sensors, alloys which has been reconditioned, new tyres, new brakes, f/s/h, 5mths tax, 9mths mot, private plate worth £1150 (letter confirming),
£3750
Suzuki
0151 527 2069
SUZUKI VITARA 1.6
1.4 E Alloy wheels, service 02 history, pas, very clean car £2,495 Tel: 07580 709571 (t)
Private number plate, older model, soft top 3mths Mot & Tax. CD/radio, starts 1st time Good condition
£650
0151 545 0707 07505 408424 no timewasters please.
W
GOLF GTi Silver, 12m Mot, 65k miles, fsh. Fully loaded, £1,995 ono. Tel: 0151 722 0651 or 07791 686706
04
POLO TWIST 1.4 5DR Alloys, a/c, r/c/d, 1 owner, history, immaculate £3,595 T: 07580 709571
VW POLO 1ltr E W reg, Blue, manual, vgc, 75k, 12 mths Mot, £1,695 ono. 0151 482 6387 or 07809 406163.
200,000 people in the area will turn to the ECHO when looking for a new car.
Source: Gfk NOP 2008, TM NW2 10% area
Within the next 2 years, 162,000 Liverpool ECHO readers plan to purchase a new car. Source: Gfk NOP 2008, TM NW2 10% area
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The Royal Caribbean fleet offers a fabulous and innovative cruising experience for all ages and interests. It offers you the world’s youngest, freshest and most exciting cruise fleet, providing value and comfort that is second-to-none. The ships offer a wide range of well-appointed staterooms, to suit all budgets, and a great choice of dining venues to fit your mood or appetite from the fine main dining room to more casual themed and buffet-style restaurants, cafes and Champagne bars.
BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS Mediterranean Greek Isles 13 nights fly/stay/cruise From Liverpool or Manchester airports Departing May - September 2011
from
£142 9pp
Ports of call include: Barcelona, Spain • Nice (Villefranche), France • Florence/Pisa (Livorno),Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Athens (Piraeus), Greece • Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey • Santorini, Greece • Naples (Salerno), Italy
Includes pre-cruise night in Barcelona at a 4 star city centre hotel
FREE Stateroom upgrades subject to availability
NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS Eastern Mediterranean 8 nights fly/stay/cruise From Liverpool or Manchester airports Departing May - October 2011
from
£112 9pp
VOYAGER OF THE SEAS Adriatic Sea
from
£949 pp
8 nights fly/stay/cruise From Liverpool or Manchester airports Departing May - October 2011
Ports of call include: Venice, Italy • Koper, Slovenia • Ravenna, Italy • Bari, Italy • Dubrovnik, Croatia • Venice, Italy
FREE Stateroom upgrades subject to availability
Includes pre-cruise night in Mestre, near Venice at a 4 star hotel, and an overnight stay on board ship in Venice
BRILLIANCE OF THE SEAS Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean
from
£139 9pp
13 nights fly/stay/cruise From Liverpool or Manchester airports Departing 27 September and 9 & 21* October 2011 * Ports of call and sailing times differ.
Ports of call include: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Messina, Sicily •Athens (Piraeus), Greece • Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey • Chania, Crete
Includes pre-cruise night in Rome at a 4 star hotel
FREE Stateroom upgrades subject to availability
ADVENTURE OF THE SEAS Western Mediterranean 8 nights fly/stay/cruise From Liverpool or Manchester airports
from
£869 pp
Ports of call include: Barcelona, Spain • Messina, Sicily • Corfu, Greece • Alexandria, Egypt • Athens (Piraeus), Greece • Palermo, Sicily
Includes pre-cruise night in Barcelona Overnight stay on board ship in Alexandria at a 4 star city centre hotel
GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS Italian Mediterranean 8 nights fly/stay/cruise From Liverpool or Manchester airports
from
£869 pp
Departing May - September 2011
Departing May - October 2011
Ports of call include: Malaga, Spain • Valencia, Spain • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy • Ajaccio, Corsica
Ports of call include: Palma de Mallorca, Spain • Monte Carlo (Cannes) • La Spezia, Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia) Italy • Palermo, Sicily
Includes pre-cruise night on the Costa del Sol at a 4 star hotel
FREE Stateroom upgrades subject to availability
Includes pre-cruise night in Palma at a 4 star hotel
All prices are per person and include:• Return flight from Manchester or Liverpool† • Airport and port taxes • Return transfer between airport and port • On board accommodation in a shared stateroom◊ • 1 night’s pre-cruise 4 star hotel stay with continental breakfast • Full board on board ship
FREE Stateroom upgrades subject to availability
FREE Stateroom upgrades subject to availability
Other cruises available please call for a 2011 brochure!
† Our prices include your flights for which we have allowed a reasonable budget. However, at your time of booking, should the cost of your flight exceed this budget, we reserve the right to charge a supplement, which we will advise you of at this time. ◊A stateroom and a room for single person occupancy are offered, subject to availability, at a supplement. These prices were correct as of Monday 25th October 2010, and can be withdrawn or increased without notice.
For further information and a FREE brochure call:
0151 227 5987
To make a booking call:
01524 511780 OPENING TIMES: MON-FRI 8.30-19.30 SAT 8.45-15.30 SUN 10.00-15.00
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