Travel 29 October 2013

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Western Daily Press, Tuesday, October 29, 2013 WDP-E01-S3

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Just Desserts 4 days from

£299 per person

MEDIEVAL BRUGES

BY EUROSTAR

2 days from

£199

Departing 21 February & 21 May 2014 Rail travel included from Bristol

per person

Visit the ‘Venice of the North’!

Departing 17 November 2013 & 9 March 2014 Coach travel from Bristol Afternoon tea in London at The Ritz is an institution in itself and something everyone should try at least once in a lifetime.

The price includes:

• Return rail travel from your chosen station to London St Pancras International • Return Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Lille Europe • Coach transfers • Three nights’ bed and breakfast in the Ibis Hotel Bruges centre • Walking tour of Bruges • Visit to Ypres, Tyne Cot Cemetery and a Bruges Chocolate Shop • Services of a Tour Manager from London St Pancras International

Call us on 0844 472 4545 Quote BS

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE RITZ

For Medieval Bruges visit:

The price includes:

• Private coach travel from your local area • One night bed and breakfast • Visit to Fortnum & Mason and Harrods • Afternoon tea at The Ritz and tour manager escort to The Ritz • A glass of Champagne at the Champagne Bar St Pancras • Free time in London

www.diamondrailholidays.co.uk

Or for Afternoon Tea 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. Holidays are operated by various suppliers which are ABTA and/or ATOL bonded where applicable. These suppliers are 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.

New Year 3 days from

£189 per person

THE LONDON NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE, OXFORD & WINDSOR

5 days from

£699

Departing 30 December 2013 from your local area

per person

We have brought together everything you need to relax and enjoy this special time of year, with sumptuous food and dancing on New Year’s Eve, and visits to the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’, the Royal town of Windsor and the spectacular Lord Mayor’s Parade!

Rail travel from your local area for £49pp See in the New Year twice on this spectacular 5 day break.

• Return Eurostar to and from London St Pancras International to Brussels • Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast, accommodation in Remagen • New Year’s Eve Venetian Night Costume Ball with five course Gala dinner, live music and dancing • Wine tasting in the Ahr Valley • Return journey on the Vulkan Express • Midnight fireworks display and a glass of champagne • Tour of Remegan with mulled wine • Visit to Bonn

• Private coach travel from your local area • Two nights’ bed and cooked breakfast • Three course evening meal on day one • New Year’s Eve dinner and dancing • Visits to Oxford and Windsor • Visit to London for the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Day Parade

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Departing 29 December 2013

The price includes:

The price includes:

Call us on 0844 472 4545

RHINE VALLEY NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

For more information on Paris, The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre & Notre Dame visit:

www.bristolep.diamondhols.co.uk

or for more information on Italian Dolomites Winter Magic visit:

www.diamondrailholidays.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. Holidays are operated by various suppliers which are ABTA and/or ATOL bonded where applicable. These suppliers are 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.

Music MICHAEL BUBLÉ IN CONCERT

CLIFF RICHARD IN BRUSSELS

ANDRÉ RIEU AND THE JOHANN STRAUSS ORCHESTRA

Departing 4 March 2014

Departing 30 May 2014

Departing December 2013

2 days from

£185 per person

Price includes: Return coach travel from the local area • One night at a good quality Lancashire hotel • Full English breakfast • Michael Bublé ticket at the Manchester Arena (upgrade available for a supplement) • Return hotelvenue transfers • A visit to Trafford Park Shopping Centre on Day Two • The services of a tour manager

Call us on 0844 472 4655

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3 days from

2 days from

£259

£179

per person

Price includes: Return coach travel from the local area & channel crossings • Two nights’ at a good standard hotel • Continental breakfasts • A ticket for Cliff Richard in concert (upgrades available for a supplement) • Return hotelvenue transfers • Visit to Brussels • The services of a tour manager

per person

Price includes: Return coach travel from your local area • One night’s bed and breakfast accommodation at a good quality hotel with easy coaching distance of the venue • A seated ticket for The André Rieu & The Johann Strauss Orchestra concert at your selected venue (upgrades available for a supplement) • Return coach transfers between your hotel and the concert venue • The services of a tour manager

Or visit us www.newmarket.travel/wdp

Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Operated by Newmarket Promotions/Air Holidays Ltd. ABTA V787X/V7812, ATOL protected 2325. Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply. Terms and conditions apply. These suppliers are 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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Just Desserts 4 days from

£299 per person

MEDIEVAL BRUGES

BY EUROSTAR

2 days from

£199

Departing 21 February & 21 May 2014 Rail travel included from Bristol

per person

Visit the ‘Venice of the North’!

Departing 17 November 2013 & 9 March 2014 Coach travel from Bristol Afternoon tea in London at The Ritz is an institution in itself and something everyone should try at least once in a lifetime.

The price includes:

• Return rail travel from your chosen station to London St Pancras International • Return Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Lille Europe • Coach transfers • Three nights’ bed and breakfast in the Ibis Hotel Bruges centre • Walking tour of Bruges • Visit to Ypres, Tyne Cot Cemetery and a Bruges Chocolate Shop • Services of a Tour Manager from London St Pancras International

Call us on 0844 472 4545 Quote BS

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE RITZ

For Medieval Bruges visit:

The price includes:

• Private coach travel from your local area • One night bed and breakfast • Visit to Fortnum & Mason and Harrods • Afternoon tea at The Ritz and tour manager escort to The Ritz • A glass of Champagne at the Champagne Bar St Pancras • Free time in London

www.diamondrailholidays.co.uk

Or for Afternoon Tea 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. Holidays are operated by various suppliers which are ABTA and/or ATOL bonded where applicable. These suppliers are 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.

New Year 3 days from

£189 per person

THE LONDON NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE, OXFORD & WINDSOR

5 days from

£699

Departing 30 December 2013 from your local area

per person

We have brought together everything you need to relax and enjoy this special time of year, with sumptuous food and dancing on New Year’s Eve, and visits to the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’, the Royal town of Windsor and the spectacular Lord Mayor’s Parade!

Rail travel from your local area for £49pp See in the New Year twice on this spectacular 5 day break.

• Return Eurostar to and from London St Pancras International to Brussels • Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast, accommodation in Remagen • New Year’s Eve Venetian Night Costume Ball with five course Gala dinner, live music and dancing • Wine tasting in the Ahr Valley • Return journey on the Vulkan Express • Midnight fireworks display and a glass of champagne • Tour of Remegan with mulled wine • Visit to Bonn

• Private coach travel from your local area • Two nights’ bed and cooked breakfast • Three course evening meal on day one • New Year’s Eve dinner and dancing • Visits to Oxford and Windsor • Visit to London for the Lord Mayor’s New Year’s Day Parade

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Departing 29 December 2013

The price includes:

The price includes:

Call us on 0844 472 4545

RHINE VALLEY NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

For more information on Paris, The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre & Notre Dame visit:

www.bristolep.diamondhols.co.uk

or for more information on Italian Dolomites Winter Magic visit:

www.diamondrailholidays.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. Holidays are operated by various suppliers which are ABTA and/or ATOL bonded where applicable. These suppliers are 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.

Music MICHAEL BUBLÉ IN CONCERT

CLIFF RICHARD IN BRUSSELS

ANDRÉ RIEU AND THE JOHANN STRAUSS ORCHESTRA

Departing 4 March 2014

Departing 30 May 2014

Departing December 2013

2 days from

£185 per person

Price includes: Return coach travel from the local area • One night at a good quality Lancashire hotel • Full English breakfast • Michael Bublé ticket at the Manchester Arena (upgrade available for a supplement) • Return hotelvenue transfers • A visit to Trafford Park Shopping Centre on Day Two • The services of a tour manager

Call us on 0844 472 4655

Quote WDP

3 days from

2 days from

£259

£179

per person

Price includes: Return coach travel from the local area & channel crossings • Two nights’ at a good standard hotel • Continental breakfasts • A ticket for Cliff Richard in concert (upgrades available for a supplement) • Return hotelvenue transfers • Visit to Brussels • The services of a tour manager

per person

Price includes: Return coach travel from your local area • One night’s bed and breakfast accommodation at a good quality hotel with easy coaching distance of the venue • A seated ticket for The André Rieu & The Johann Strauss Orchestra concert at your selected venue (upgrades available for a supplement) • Return coach transfers between your hotel and the concert venue • The services of a tour manager

Or visit us www.newmarket.travel/wdp

Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Operated by Newmarket Promotions/Air Holidays Ltd. ABTA V787X/V7812, ATOL protected 2325. Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply. Terms and conditions apply. These suppliers are 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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THE SPECTACULAR NORTHERN LIGHTS Departing 24 February 2014, from Bristol Avonmouth on board MV Discovery This wonderful voyage from Avonmouth sees Discovery cruise north towards Norway’s fjord- and island-dotted coastline, calling at several wonderful places as she sails in search of the mysterious spectacle of the Aurora Borealis, the celestial phenomenon that has bewitched, enchanted and entranced generations.

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MV Discovery – smaller ship cruising in classic style Operated by highly respected British cruise line Cruise & Maritime Voyages and with a reputation built over many years, 20,000–tonne MV Discovery, with her classic lines, eight passenger decks and wonderful on-board ambience, offers accommodation for some 700 passengers. Small enough to offer an intimate, friendly atmosphere, but large enough to offer a range of shipboard amenities - including two pools, lounges and bars, a restaurant and bistro and on-deck meals, shop, beauty salon, gym, library and lecture theatre - to ensure your holiday enjoyment, Discovery will be the perfect ‘home from home’ for a memorable cruise.

5-STAR ALASKA CRUISE AND THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Price includes: • • • • • • • • • • • •

• 15 nights’ accommodation on board MV Discovery, based on two people sharing a twin cabin • Entertainment whilst on board • Seven ports of call; Stavanger, Alesund, Narvik, Alta, Tromso, Andalsnes, and Bergen • Excellent service from an attentive crew • Traditional British and International full-board cuisine • Afternoon tea and late night snacks • A superb programme of stylish entertainment • Informative guest speakers • A wide range of on-board leisure facilities

For further information visit: www.newmarket.travel/wdp18154 1616 days days now from from

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Departing April to September 2014 The undoubted highlight of this extraordinary holiday will be a seven-night cruise on board a suprbly appointed, five-star cruise ship of the Holland America Line. Join your cruise after a journey through the natural paradise of the Rocky Mountains, sailing through the fabled ‘Inside Passage’ to wild, remote Alaska, refuge of eagle and black bear, and through Glacier Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site and protected seascape at the edge of one of North America’s last great wildernesses. The wonderful holiday is then completed with a three-night stay in glorious Vancouver.

Price includes:

Return flights from London Gatwick Fly to Calgary Banff, Rockies’ capital Lake Louise & Icefields Parkway to Jasper Jasper Sun Peaks resort Sparkling Vancouver Seven-night cruise, with calls at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan Glacier Bay Seven nights’ room only hotel accommodation Comfortable coach travel Services of a tour manager

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per couple 13 **

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£50

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Oct 2013

£1699 £1674 per person

THE BEST OF CANADA Departing May, June, September and October 2014 This wonderful ‘Trans-Canadian’ holiday will enable you to see and experience for yourself the very best of this vast country, as you first head to the great cities of Eastern Canada – Toronto, Montreal and Quebec - and the stunning natural wonder of Niagara, before flying west to travel through the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains to discover and explore the delights of British Columbia, at the edge of the Pacific Ocean.

Price includes: • Return flights from London Gatwick to Canada and from Toronto to Calgary • Visit to Niagara Falls • Rockies drive including Lake Louise • Free time in Toronto, Banff and Vancouver • 11 nights’ room only hotel accommodation • Comfortable coach travel • Services of a tour manager

For further information visit: www.newmarket.travel/wdp17320

Call us on 0844 472 4655 Quote WDP Or visit us www.newmarket.travel/wdp

Alternatively, for your free brochure, tick brochure(s) required, complete the coupon and send to: Newmarket Holidays, FREEPOST KT2720, Worcester Park, KT4 8BR (NO STAMP REQUIRED)

The Spectacular Northern Lights – NGR 5-star Alaska Cruise and the Canadian Rockies – ALY The Best of Canada – UCC

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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. Operated by Newmarket Promotions/Air Holidays Ltd. ABTA V787X/V7812, ATOL protected 2325. Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply. Terms and conditions apply. These suppliers are 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. *Discount applies to bookings made by Thu 31 Oct 2013. Offer subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any time.**Book by 31 Oct 2013 for a £25pp discount on selected 2014 Air holidays. Quote promotional code 7P9TX5. Offer subject to availability & may be withdrawn at any time. Prices shown include savings.

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KRAKOW CHRISTMAS MARKETS

Departing November and December 2013

ROMANTIC RHINE CRUISE TO SWITZERLAND

On board MS Olympia, departing 19 May and 8 July 2014

Departing November and December 2013

4 days from

£389

£379

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A stay in the beautiful resort of Chateau d’Oex and a visit to the sparkling Lake Geneva resort of Montreux, with its quayside Christmas market, as well as the chance on an optional excursion to visit the exquisite Swiss capital Bern, ensure that this is a truly wonderful festive break.

Join us in this ancient former Polish capital, where the wooden stalls of colourful, traditional markets are set against a truly spectacular medieval backdrop of one Europe’s most scenic cities.

Price includes: • • • •

Return flights to Krakow from Bristol Return airport to hotel transfers One suitcase allowance per person Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Logos (upgrade to the four-star Hotel Galaxy available for a supplement) • Christmas Markets visits • Guided walking tour • The services of a tour manager

Price includes: • Return flights to Geneva from Bristol • Airport to hotel transfers • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the three-star Roc et Neige Hotel, Chateau d’Oex (half-board arrangements available for a supplement) • Visit to the Christmas Market at Montreux • Comfortable coach travel • The services of a tour manager

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Price includes: • • • • • •

• Porterage on and off the ship • Two cruises - south and north through Return coach travel from the local area the Romantic Rhine Gorge, passing the Return Channel crossings legendary Lorelei Nine nights full board accommodation in a • Calls at Strasbourg, Breisach, Basel, Mannheim, Standard Lower deck cabin on-board ms Olympia Mainz and Andernach (upgrade cabin available at a supplement) • Overnight in Basel Welcome Cocktail Party • Guided walking tour of Speyer Captain’s Farewell Dinner On-board entertainment and English commentary • The services of a cruise manager

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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. Operated by Newmarket Promotions Ltd. ABTA V787X. Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply. Terms and conditions apply. These suppliers are 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. *Discount applies to bookings made in Oct 2013. Offer may be withdrawn at anytime. Price shown includes saving.

Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline. You may also be charged a connection fee. Mobile and other providers’ charges may vary. Operated by Newmarket Air Holidays Ltd. ABTA V7812, ATOL protected 2325. Prices are per person, based on 2 sharing. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply. Terms and conditions apply. These suppliers are 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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LAKE GARDA, VENICE & VERONA

FLORENCE & TUSCANY

Selected departures April to October 2014

Selected departures April to October 2014

8 days from

8 days from

£599

£859

per person

per person

Tuscany embodies much that Italy is famous for, possessing more historical monuments than any other country, let alone province, on earth. Its cities, Florence, Siena and Pisa, together with smaller towns and medieval villages like Lucca and San Gimignano, house some of the world’s finest artistic treasures.

Combine this with the haunting beauty of the local countryside, an enviable climate, plus one of the world’s great cuisines, and you have all the ingredients for a superb holiday.

Price includes: • Return flights from Bristol, other regional airports available • Seven nights’ bed and breakfast at three-star superior and four-star hotels • Stay in central Florence and the enchanting medieval town of Volterra • Guided tour of Florence, pearl of the Renaissance • Visit to San Gimignano

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• Reserved, timed visit to the Uffizi, one of the finest art galleries in the world • Guided tour of Siena, one of the finest medieval cities • Visit to Pisa, home of the leaning tower • Stunning Tuscan countryside • Services of an experienced tour manager

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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. Image used in conjunction with Riviera Travel. Holiday organised and is 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.

This tour is a wonderful blend of some of the finest sights in northern Italy. Firstly Lake Garda, where waves lap gently on the shingle shoreline, with its background of the snow-capped Dolomite mountains; then Venice, a unique city full of cultural delights such as the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Grand Canal; lastly, Verona, one of the most romantic cities you will ever find and so appropriate as the setting for Romeo and Juliet.

Price includes: • Return flights from Bristol or London Gatwick, other regional airports available • Seven nights’ half-board in a choice of excellent quality three- or four-star hotels • Tour of beautiful Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake • Guided sightseeing tour of Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet

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• Tour of the Dolomites, with their dramatic alpine scenery • Guided sightseeing tour of Venice, perhaps the most unique city on earth • Services of an experienced tour manager

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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. Image used in conjunction with Riviera Travel. Holiday organised and is 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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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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BRI

8 days from

£999 per person

THE BLUE DANUBE - VIENNA, BUDAPEST & SALZBURG

Selected departures June to October 2014

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

£719 per person

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

16 days from

£1999 per person

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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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/cabin unless stated otherwise, and are applicable to selected departure dates. These holidays and included excursions are subject to availability. Single rooms/cabins 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.

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8 days from

£1,359 per person

MADRID, SEVILLE & CÓRDOBA

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Departing 3 April, 7 June, 13 September 2014 Rail travel from your local area for £39pp

Land of fiestas and flamenco, paella and Picasso, siestas and sangria – Spain is an intoxicating mix of culture and history entwined in a breathtakingly varied landscape, with sundrenched cities, whitewashed towns and spectacular coastline.

11 days from

£1,099 per person

• Return Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris • Club Class cabin on the Elipsos Overnight train from Paris to Madrid with breakfast • Two nights’ half board in a 4 star hotel in Madrid • Three nights’ half board in a 3 star hotel in Seville • One night bed and breakfast in a 3 star hotel in Barcelona • Free time in Madrid, Seville and Barcelona • Visit to Córdoba

NORTHERN MALLORCA

Departing 13 May & 7 October 2014 Rail travel from your local area for £39pp

Join us in the sun-kissed resort of Puerto Pollensa, whose wide sandy bay is embraced by the Tramuntana Mountains to create the perfect suntrap, harmonised by the calm waters of the Mediterranean. Daytimes can be spent relaxing by the pool or on the beach, along with included trips to the beautiful Pollensa Old Town and along the Sóller Railway; whilst balmy evenings invite you to enjoy sunset strolls along the palm lined seafront and around the quaint harbour.

The price includes: • Return Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Paris • Connecting rail/coach journeys • Return ferry crossing from Barcelona to Mallorca (outward overnight in a 2 berth cabin, return day crossing) • Two nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in Barcelona • Seven nights’ half board accommodation on Mallorca • Guided tour of Pollensa • A journey on the Sóller Train • Visit to the mountain village of Valldemossa

THE MARY ROSE

OBAN, MULL, IONA & SKYE

Departing 22 March 2014 Coach travel from Bristol

Departing 13 April & 20 July 2014 Coach travel from Bristol 2 days from

5 days from

£129

£339

per person

The Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s magnificent warship, captured the world’s imagination when she was raised from the seabed in 1982, after laying there for over 400 years. Now on display in her £27 million state of art museum at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, this is a wonderful opportunity to see her up close and meet the crew who have been skilfully brought to life by forensic science.

The price includes: • Private coach travel from your local area • One night stay with three course evening meal and cooked breakfast • Visit to Winchester

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• Entrance to the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to see the Mary Rose Museum • Harbour tour by boat

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The islands of the Inner Hebrides quite rightly have a reputation as being home to some of Britain’s most stunning natural scenery. Relax amidst their peaceful surroundings as you hop from island to island on our wonderful tour.

The price includes: • Private coach travel from your local area • Overnight accommodation on the outward journey with dinner and cooked breakfast

• Three nights’ stay with three course evening meal & cooked breakfast • Tour of the Isles of Mull, Iona and Skye • Visit to Tobermory

For more information on rail holidays visit:

or for information on our other holidays visit:

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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, 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.

Holidays are operated by various suppliers which are ABTA and/or ATOL bonded where applicable. These suppliers are 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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Luminous London BUCKINGHAM PALACE EXCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR

Departing Friday 24 January 2014

3 days by Rail from

LONDON EYE AND THAMES RIVER CRUISE

Departing Saturday 23 November 2013

£240

LONDON RIVERLIGHTS AND LONDON

Saturday departures until December 2013

2 days by Coach from

2 days by Rail from

£130

per person

£140

per person

In the company of an expert guide, enjoy an Exclusive Guided Tour of Buckingham Palace when the Palace is not usually open to the public. With their gilded ceilings and glittering chandeliers, the State Rooms provide a perfect setting for the many famous masterpieces from the Royal Collection. Paintings, furniture, sculpture and porcelain will be described by your expert guide. The tour ends with a glass of champagne served in the Grand Entrance.

The price includes: • 2 nights stay at a choice of 4 star London hotels with breakfast • Exclusive 2-2.5 hours guided tour of Buckingham Palace • Glass of champagne • Official guidebook & 20% discount in the shop • Free time in London for shopping and sightseeing • Return standard class rail travel to London from Bristol

The London Eye is the ultimate sky ride, an iconic landmark and a symbol of modern Britain. The many colourful sights and attractions of the City of London can be enjoyed as ‘The Eye’ inches its way around a 360 degree rotation.

You will also enjoy a circular sightseeing cruise on the River Thames, highlights of which include Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and Tower of London.

Why go for a night on the town when you can go for a night on the river? Get the best of London’s lights, sights and landmarks with an evening Thames river cruise from Westminster Pier via Tower Bridge and St Paul’s to Greenwich, plus sparkling wine, live jazz, bar and canapés.

The price includes:

The price includes:

• Overnight stay at a 4-star outer London hotel with dinner and full English breakfast

• Overnight stay at a choice of 3- and 4-star London hotels with breakfast

• A flight on the London Eye

• A 2 hour Thames river cruise plus glass of fizz and canapés

• A cruise on the River Thames departing from Westminster Pier

• Free time in London

• Free time in London for shopping or sightseeing

• Return standard class rail travel to London from Bristol

• Return coach travel from Bristol

LONDON THEATRE DINE AND DANCE

CAPITAL BARGAIN WEEK BY RAIL

Monday departures, 25 November & 16 December 2013

5 days by Rail from

Saturday departures, 23 November and 28 December 2013

£200

Don’t Blink. Return rail ticket, five days in London, 3-star hotel with breakfast, – that’ll cost a fortune, right? Wrong. We can block-book and pass on huge savings, so you get a working week for the price of a weekend.

The price includes: • 4 nights bed and full English breakfast at the 3-star Best Western Palm Hotel, London NW2 • Free time in London • Return standard class rail travel to London from Bristol

THE BRITISH MILITARY TOURNAMENT 2013

AT EARLS COURT, LONDON

Departing Saturday 7 December 2013

2 days by Coach from

2 days by Coach from

per person

per person

£140

per person

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£140

See one of London’s dazzling West End shows wowing audiences on this great value London theatre coach break. Choose a top West End show from our fabulous selection of musicals and plays including War Horse, Jersey Boys, Les Misèrables, The Lion King, Billy Elliot, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Wicked and Spamalot and The Bodyguard

Back for a fourth year, the unforgettable and breathtaking British Military Tournament returns in 2013 to celebrate ‘British Legends’ in a new and exciting show, which is set to have audiences perched on the very edge of their seats.

This year’s Tournament will present dramatic re-enactments, nail biting high speed chases, daring stunts, and for the first year, audiences will get a glimpse into the battlefields of the future using state of the art technology

The price includes:

The price includes: • Overnight stay at a 3-or 4-star outer London hotel with full English breakfast • A ticket with a face value of £32.25 for an evening performance of the 2013 British Military Tournament at Earls Court on Saturday 7 December 2013.

(Ticket upgrades are available at a supplement) • Free time in London • Return coach travel from Bristol

• Overnight stay at a 4-star outer London hotel with dinner and full English breakfast • After-dinner disco • A ticket for a Saturday matinee performance of the show of your choice, with up to four different ticket categories available per show • Free time in London for shopping or sightseeing • Return coach travel from Bristol

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Or visit us www.bristolpost.reader.travel 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 standard room unless stated otherwise and may have been rounded up or down to the nearest pound. Any applicable discounts have already been deducted. These holidays are subjected to availability, book by dates may apply. Single rooms 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.

Organised by Omega Events Ltd - ABTA Y590X or Omega Short Breaks, ABTA Y5914. Subject to availability. These suppliers are 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.