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Western Daily Press, Tuesday, November 19, 2013

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Strawberries, cream and a feast of tennis

BY EVA JONES wdnews@b-nm.co.uk Midsummer in England means only one thing if you’re a fan of tennis. Yes, it’s Wimbledon time, when the world’s top players meet at the all-England club in London for the best-known grass court professional tennis tournament on the planet. And you can be there, too, to savour the atmosphere of this fabulous sporting occasion.

We are offering a two-day coach holiday at prices starting from £139. Once there you can take a wander around the outside courts, watch the action on court, savour strawberries and cream – perhaps with a glass of champagne or Pimms – and spot celebrities and players, on this supervalue break. The price includes: ■ Return coach travel to London ■ One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in

the London area and a full day at Wimbledon with a reserved seat on No 1 Court ■ A visit to Royal Windsor This break takes place over Finals’ weekend, and includes a atmospheric 11,000-seater No.1 Court. See the stars of tomorrow and yesteryear competing in the Junior and Veterans’ events.

On the first day you leave early morning and head straight to Wimbledon, arriving at the Championships mid morning. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the action of the world’s foremost tennis tournament, as the stars of yesterday and tomorrow take to the courts for the Juniors and Veterans matches, until play stops for the day. Then it’s back to your hotel for a good night’s rest.

Next day you are taken to nearby Royal Windsor.

Wander the streets of this lovely riverside town, or prepurchase tickets to Windsor Castle. After lunch we’ll begin our journey home.

Wimbledon time, when the world’s top players arrive in London for the best-known grass court professional tennis tournament on the planet

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CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR TWIXMAS THEATRE ATTHE ROYAL ALBERT HALL DINE AND DANCE

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Price includes: • Return coach travel from the local area • Three nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the Westminster Hotel, Rhyl • Entrance to Portmeirion • Single journeys on the Conwy Valley and Ffestiniog Railways • The services of a tour manager

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Stunning coastal scenery, quaint villages and an old fashioned charm - a break on this unique holiday isle is always special. Enjoy two full day included excursions and evening entertainment.

Price includes: • Return coach travel from the local area, coaching throughout and return ferry crossings • Four nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast at the Medehamstede Hotel, The Tarvic 2 Hotel, or similar • Visits to Newport, Godshill and Waltzing Waters (entrance payable locally) • Tour of the island including Isle of Wight Pearl, Alum Bay and Yarmouth • Entertainment at the hotel on at least two evenings • The services of a tour manager

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Explore the amazing Italianate village of Portmeirion and enjoy two memorable railway journeys which take you ‘coast to coast’ from Llandudno through Snowdonia to Porthmadog, including a ride on the famous Ffestiniog Railway. There’s also the chance to ride on the recently restored Welsh Highland Railway.

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The iconic Royal Albert Hall is the venue for the very first Christmas Spectacular, the perfect show to keep your Christmas spirits high with a stunning combination of favourite music, breathtaking dance, thrilling lights, sensational lasers and a fantastic indoor firework finale.

The price includes: • Overnight stay at a 3- or 4-star outer London hotel with dinner & full English breakfast • A Choir ticket with a face value of £18 for the Saturday matinee performance of The Royal Albert Hall Christmas Spectacular (ticket upgrades to Circle, Arena or Stalls are offered at a supplement of £10, £20 or £30) • Free time in London • Return coach travel from Bristol

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Looking for something sparkling to fill the gap between the Christmas fairy lights and the New Year party poppers?

There’s no cooking or planning required on our Twixmas break to London’s glittering theatreland - we do it all for you with travel, theatre ticket and hotel with dinner, dancing and breakfast all included. A perfect festive treat for that special someone!

The price includes: • Overnight stay at a 4-star outer London hotel with dinner & full English breakfast • A ticket for a Saturday matinee performance of the show of your choice from our fabulous selection • After dinner disco • Free time in London for shopping or sightseeing • Return coach travel from Bristol

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE BLUE DANUBE - VIENNA, BUDAPEST & SALZBURG

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

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

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POMPEII, CAPRI & THE BAY OF NAPLES

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

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

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SOUTH AFRICA

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

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

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

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Star turn on the stunning slopes of California Few people can boast they’ve skied down a volcano, but it’s just one of the treats in store for Lauren Taylor on a trip to California’s finest slopes Skiing? In California? It doesn’t really fit with the archetypal picture of sun-kissed beaches frequented by A-list Hollywood starlets. But an hour’s flight from Los Angeles is Lake Tahoe, the largest freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, a world away the image of California I’d always imagined.

And this rather surreal proximity means you can surf in the morning and ski the afternoon – if you really want an action-packed day.

I’ll admit, I was curious as to why anyone would travel so far from Europe, home to a plethora of perfectly good mountain ranges, fly straight past Canada and over world famous resorts in Colorado, to ski in California. But the moment I first ski down Heavenly Mountain, with the huge expanse of sapphire blue Lake Tahoe outstretched in front, I understood why.

“It’s where God lives,” Mike, our guide for the day, tells me and my fellow skiers, as we make our way along pine treelined runs towards the largest alpine lake on the continent.

With powdery, pure white snow beneath our skis and the Californian sun beating down from above, I can hardly disagree with him. This is skiing with a view either created by God, or CGI. There are 15 skiable moun-

tains around this 22-mile long lake, bordering the state line of Nevada. Heavenly is the largest, boasting the best views, and straddles both states – while one side of the mountain overlooks luscious Lake Tahoe, the other surveys the vast, dry Nevada desert.

With everything from heartpumping, steep, vertical drops, to long, meandering trails that allow you to really take in the majestic surroundings, there’s a great range for different abilities. Each slope is pristinely cared for and groomed, and trees are naturally well spaced, making it a great place to go off piste and feel completely alone with the world.

And, as we keep getting told, two years ago there was so much snow that the slopes were packed until July. The temperature was even high enough for some to ski in bikinis!

Our resort base is South Lake Tahoe, which operates like a fully functioning town, complete with supermarket and cinema. It’s less idyllic than other purpose-built ski villages, but it’s buzzing with life. A much more glamorous reception awaits me at North Star, another resort 90 minutes away at the top of the lake.

My memories of childhood family skiing include a lot of trudging back to a hotel with heavy skis awkwardly balanced over my shoulder, for what felt like miles. So gliding right up to the doorway of the Ritz-Carlton, where I’m staying, and simply stepping out of the skis for someone else to deal with, felt like true Hollywood A-list treatment. In the morning, my skis would be

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lined up in the snow waiting for me to step back into them.

North Star has been cruelly nicknamed “Flat Star” by some Southern Tahoe residents, thanks to a few horizontal spots. The runs are certainly longer than at Heavenly, but it’s true that North Star is better suited to intermediate skiers and boarders than advanced. Even the most difficult runs here only equate to reds in the French Alps.

What does feel special about North Star is the sense of space and quiet on the slopes. Several times I made it to the bottom of a run without even seeing another skier. Affluent Americans from LA or San Francisco come for long weekends, so it’s not unusual for the slopes to be this empty on weekdays.

There can’t be a better way to enjoy apres ski than around a roaring open fire at a fivestar hotel. Our group slouch down into the sofas, gin and tonics in hand, stomachs groaning after three wonderful courses at the hotel’s elegant Manzanita restaurant.

Just a 30 minute drive from North Star is Squaw Valley, where we stay at PlumpJack Hotel for the night. Here we find warm, cosy, low-key luxury, an ice rink at the top of a mountain and even a skithrough Starbucks.

And after a day on the more serious Squaw Valley slopes (a boarder’s paradise with half pipes and jumps) I head for the outdoor hot tub. “Vital for soothing muscles after skiing,” someone says. To be honest, I just want to sit in a steaming hot tub surrounded by snow, a glass of champagne in my hand, pretending I’m rich.

Three hundred miles south of Lake Tahoe is Mammoth Mountain. It’s possible to fly but many Americans choose to do the scenic four-hour drive, with rolling mountains, roadside rivers and little towns along the way.

We pass Bodie, a ghost town since the 1940s, which is inaccessible in winter. It was once a gold mining town attracting get-rich-quick single men.

Mammoth Mountain is definitely worth a visit if only to boast you’ve skied on a volcano. Technically it’s still

Clockwise from main picture, The stunning scenery of Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe, California; North Star Village, Lake Tahoe; the restaurant, North Star, Lake Tahoe

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BOTSWANA SAFARI, VICTORIA FALLS & CAPE TOWN

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Venice really is one of the few cities on earth that genuinely can be called unique. Every painting, TV programme or photograph you have ever seen of this wonderful place is telling the simple truth: Venice is one of the most beautiful cities on earth. You cannot walk for more than a few minutes without admiring an amazing church, museum, swish restaurant or just a stunning view that can only be this wondrous city. It has a unique atmosphere too with the bustle of St Mark’s Square where you can enjoy an unhurried coffee in this most Italian of cities.

Africa’s sense of vastness and its’ unique closeness to nature leaves an indelible mark on visitors and on this incredible three-country tour, you see some of the very best it has to offer. The amazing spectacle of Victoria Falls is one of world’s greatest Wonders whilst nearby Botswana is a wild and beautiful country and remains one of the few places on earth that really is unspoilt. In complete contrast, Cape Town, with its surrounding famous Winelands, is truly a sophisticated and cosmopolitan city in one of the most breath-taking locations on the planet, backed by the iconic Table Mountain.

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Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Prices are from, per person, based on two people sharing a twin room unless stated otherwise, and are applicable to selected departure dates. These holidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Single rooms available at a supplement. Some visa costs and local departure taxes may not be included. Prices and holidays are subject to availability and change, some holidays are subject to minimum passenger numbers. Images used in conjunction with Riviera Travel. Holidays organised by and are subject to the booking conditions of Riviera Travel, New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffs DE14 1SP ABTA V4744 and ATOL 3430 protected, a company wholly independent of Local World. When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive such offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to other companies without your permission.

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active with minor eruptions – the last was 700 years ago, so I’m pretty sure we’re safe, but there have been reports of volcanic gases killing trees in more recent years.

The night we arrive at The Westin Monache hotel, we gather for some local Napa Valley wine while Black Tie ski rental come to our hotel with our equipment measured out and ready to fit. As I take a sip of velvety smooth pinot noir, the hazy memories of queuing at 9am for an hour in a bustling shop in the Alps, gathering skis, boots and poles, blur into infinity.

The resort is the highest in California, and Mammoth is renowned for reliable snowfall. I experience the sheer scale of the mountain firsthand when I misguidedly tackle a tough black run, just to see the view from the mountain top. The strong wind had swept most of the snow away so we found ourselves inching down an icy drop.

When the snow melts in the summer, the mountains are popular for hiking and mountain biking, and I’m told the landscape is even more beautiful.

During our week in snowy California, locals kept proudly telling us: “People come here for the winter and stay for the summer.”

But I think, somehow, they’ve got it wrong. Anyone coming here for a summer break would be well advised to stick around for the first flecks of snow to fall. Like me, they’d no doubt discover that California has plenty of surprises in store.

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oe; the Ritz Carlton hotel, North Star, Lake Tahoe; Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe, California; the Chef's table, Manzanita VISIT CALIFORNIA/PA

Lauren Taylor was a guest of Visit California (www.visitcalifornia.co.uk; 020 7257 618).

British Airways operates twice daily from Heathrow to Los Angeles. Fares start from £590 return including taxes, fares and charges. To book, visit www.ba.com.

Rooms at The Westin Monache Resort (www.westinmammoth.com) start from £116, £96 at the Ritz-Carlton at Northstar (www.ritzcarlton.com) and £206 at the PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn (www.plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com).

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Departing 5 and 6 July 2014 This is your chance to soak up the unique atmosphere of the world’s premier Grand Slam tennis championships over the final weekend, as you wander around the outside courts, savouring those famous strawberries and cream – with perhaps a glass of Champagne or Pimms – spotting tennis celebrities and well known personalities, before taking your seat on famous No.1 Court, to watch the stars of tomorrow and yesteryear compete in the finals of the Junior and Veterans’ events.

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• Return coach travel from the local area • One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in the London area • A full day at Wimbledon with a reserved seat on No.1 Court • A visit to Windsor • The services of a tour manager

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LAS VEGAS, THE GRAND CANYON AND THE AMERICAN WEST Departing 9 May, 3 and 17 October 2014 Travel on this unforgettable escorted tour through the spectacular lands of the ‘Wild West’, on a trail once blazed by cattle-drivers, prospectors and fur-trappers. Journey from historic Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas to Oklahoma City, along Route 66 to Amarillo and Albuquerque, then and via the extraordinary Grand Canyon and glittering Las Vegas to the California coast.

Price includes: • Visits to Fort Worth, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Prescott, Las Vegas, Los Angeles & San Diego • Travel on ‘Route 66’ • Ride the world’s longest cable-car • See the Grand Canyon • Return flights • 14 nights’ accommodation at comfortable touring hotels • Comfortable coach travel • The services of a tour manager

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WASHINGTON, NEW YORK AND NIAGARA FALLS

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Departing March, May, June, September and October 2014 This hugely popular holiday features one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, the plunging Falls at Niagara, the heart of historic America - where you’ll visit Washington and Philadelphia, US capitals present and past - and all the breath-taking, mesmerising magic of New York - ‘the City that Never Sleeps’.

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• Fly to Toronto and travel south to historic Harrisburg • Explore all-powerful Washington, DC, Philadelphia and glittering New York • Journey through beautiful up-state New York • Gaze in awe at mighty Niagara • Return flights • Six nights’ hotel accommodation • Comfortable coach travel • The services of a tour manager

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THE BEST OF NEW ZEALAND Departing 11 March, 22 April, 13 May, 3 June, 16 September and 4 November 2014 Enjoy an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s most fascinating countries, offering a compelling mix of natural beauty, diverse cities and colourful, exciting resort towns, enriched by a vibrant Maori culture rooted in the mists of time. Our wonderful escorted tour will include highlights of both islands, with stays in several contrasting places of fascinating interest.

Price includes: • Return flights from London Heathrow to Christchurch, returning from Auckland • Inter-island ferry crossing • Air-conditioned coach travel, transfers and scenic journeys • 14 nights’ room-only accommodation in good standard hotels • Guided tours & visits in Christchurch, Abel Tasman National Park, Wellington, Auckland • Visits to Queenstown, Fox Glacier, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves, Cape Reina • National Park lunch • The services of a tour manager

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PARIS & THE CHÂTEAU OF VERSAILLES & VAUX LE VICOMTE

Departing 14 March 2014 Coach travel from Bristol

Paris is a truly magical city with so much to see and do. Combine this with included visits to the breathtaking Châteaux of Versailles and Vaux le Vicomte, where grandeur reaches another level of sumptuousness, and this is a wonderful short break.

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Private coach travel from your local area Return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast Morning tour of Paris Free time in Paris Entrance to the Château of Versailles Entrance to the Château of Vaux le Vicomte Services of a Tour Manager

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YORKSHIRE CRUISE & STEAM

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Our break is especially for ‘softies’ and takes you through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country before exploring the atmospheric shores of a beautiful lake. Easy terrain and plenty of time makes this a relaxing holiday, with our guide close at hand to look after you every step of the way.

From the moorland beauty of Bronte country and the picturesque Dales featured in “Last of the Summer Wine”, to the most scenic waterway in Yorkshire; this three day break gives you the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of some of Yorkshires most colourful characters and discover the breathtaking scenery.

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Private coach travel from your local area Two nights’ stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast Visit to Kendal Yew Tree Tarn to Langdale Guided Walk Troutbeck Valley Guided Walk

MYSTERY VALENTINE’S WEEKEND

Private coach travel from your local area Two nights’ stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast Visits to Holmfirth, Skipton, Grassington and Haworth Cruise on the Leeds Liverpool Canal Coach tour of the Yorkshire Dales Journey on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

LONDON NEW YEARS DAY PARADE, WINDSOR & WINCHESTER

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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 away for just the two of you. All you have to do is reserve the coach seats and pack an overnight bag. The worry and hassle of where to stay and what to do is all arranged for you.

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• Private coach travel from your local area • One night stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast

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Join Diamond Holidays as we wave goodbye to 3013 and welcome 2014 with a superb gala dinner.

The price includes:

• Private coach travel from your local area • Two nights’ bed and cooked breakfast with three course evening meal on day one Single supplements may apply • New Year’s Eve dinner and dancing • Visits to Windsor, Winchester and Alton • Free time in London for the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s day Parade

For more information visit

www.bristolep.diamondhols.co.uk

Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Prices are from, per person, based on two people sharing, are applicable to selected departure dates and may have been rounded up or down to the nearest pound. Any applicable discounts have already been deducted. These holidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Single rooms and regional departures are also subject to availability and a supplement may apply. Prices and holidays are subject to availability and change, some holidays are subject to minimum passenger numbers. Terms and conditions apply.

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17 days from

£2399 per person

GRAND TOUR OF CHINA

Selected departures March to October 2014 This tour is a remarkable journey of discovery of one of the world’s most ancient cultures, aspects of which are almost beyond our comprehension, blended with a remarkably stunning topography and a staggering pace of modernisation.

Price includes: • Return scheduled flights from London Heathrow • Staying in hand-picked four-star hotels with daily breakfast and thirteen meals included plus a Peking Duck banquet • Enjoy our five-star Yangtze River Cruise through the breathtaking Three Gorges, full-board throughout • Travel through the world’s largest ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam • Visit the amazing Forbidden City • Marvel at the exquisite symmetry of the Temple of Heaven and the imperial gardens at the Summer Palace in Beijing • Tour old Beijing’s historic quarters by cycle rickshaw • Visit the astonishing Great Wall of China, the only man-made monument visible from space • See the world-famous Terracotta Warriors • Watch baby pandas at play at the Chengdu Panda Research Centre • Enjoy the bright lights and shopping of Shanghai • See the man-made wonder of the Longshen Rice Terraces • Cruise the world-famous Li River surrounded by thousands of limestone peaks • Option to visit one of China’s unspoilt water villages in the Yangtze River delta • Escorted by an experienced tour manager

CALIFORNIA & THE GOLDEN WEST

15 days from

£1599

Selected departures March to November 2014

per person

An outstanding tour exploring Western USA’s world-famous National Parks, intriguing native Indian history, amazing desert landscapes, lush forests, the lofty peaks of the Sierra Nevada and including its pulsating and unique cities.

Price includes: • Return direct scheduled flights from London Heathrow • Stay in hand-picked three and four-star hotels • Stay three nights in cosmopolitan San Francisco, America’s favourite city, dominated by the instantly recognisable Golden Gate Bridge • Guided tours of Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco • Visit and stay in glitzy Las Vegas – the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ • Experience the stunning beauty of the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park and Yosemite National Park. Our overnight stays and visits are carefully timed to see these awe-inspiring sights when the light displays them at their most beautiful • Visit timeless Monument Valley, immortalised in so many classic ‘westerns’ • Enjoy a superb optional helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon • Escorted by an experienced tour manager

8 days from

£929 per person

LAKES & MOUNTAINS OF AUSTRIA

Selected departures May to October 2014

Austria is as close to perfection as you can get: the mighty snow-capped alpine peaks tower above lush green pastures, nourished by crystal clear melt-water streams and dotted with historic wooden farmhouses – whilst the air hangs heavy with the sweet scent of newly-mown hay. The magnificent Austrian Alps, the awesomely beautiful Lake District of Salzkammergut, plus astonishingly beautiful baroque Salzburg - home of Mozart and the great composers, all quite literally take your breath away!

Price includes: • Return scheduled flights from Birmingham or Manchester, other airports also available • Seven nights half-board four-star accommodation • Tour of the Salzkammergut – the stunningly beautiful Austrian Lake District • Visit to St Wolfgang – a perfect Austrian village • Stay in Kaprun in the heart of the Austrian Alps • Visit to Europe’s highest waterfalls at Krimml • Tour of the stunning Alpine Road and visit to the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest mountain • Guided tour of Salzburg, city of Mozart • Escorted by an experienced tour manager

Call us on 0844 472 4605

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Or visit us www.bririviera.co.uk

Request a brochure online: www.rivieratravel.co.uk/brochures

Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Prices are from, per person, based on two people sharing a twin room unless stated otherwise, and are applicable to selected departure dates. These holidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Single rooms available at a supplement. Some visa costs and local departure taxes may not be included. Prices and holidays are subject to availability and change, some holidays are subject to minimum passenger numbers. Images used in conjunction with Riviera Travel. Holiday organised by and are subject to the booking conditions of Riviera Travel, New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffs DE14 1SP ABTA V4744 and ATOL 3430 protected, a company wholly independent of Local World. When you respond, the holiday supplier and Local World may contact you with offers/services that may be of interest. Please give your mobile or email details if you wish to receive such offers by SMS or email. We will not give your details to other companies without your permission.