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TO DISCOVERY MAGAZINE, from your local Independent Travel Expert. We are pleased to bring you just a few of our favourite holiday ideas, and look forward to discussing your next trip away...
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WHAT'S INSIDE BEACH
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Deluxe Dubai
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Arabian Gulf Cruise
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Stunning Sri Lanka
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Sunny Sharm
Southern Caribbean Cruise
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Beautiful Barbados TOURING
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Spanish Inspiration America’s Music Cities Highlights of Burma WINTER SPORTS
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CRUISE
Skiing and snowboarding in Tignes
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Alaskan Cruise
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Ancient Empires & Holy Lands
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Rhine Discovery
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Arctic Highlights LUXURY CRUISING
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Opulence of the Orient
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Passage to Patagonia
TERMS & CONDITIONS All prices are correct on the date of print. Unless stated prices are ‘from’, per person, based on two people sharing and are subject to availability and may change without prior notice. Prices may vary across departure dates. Hotel ratings are based on local standards, subject to availability & may change at any time without prior notice. Inclusive transfers may be on a shared basis. Private UK door-to-door transfers are available on bookings for distances of up to 150 miles from point of collection to departure airport. Flights are economy class (unless stated) & may be indirect, overnight & are subject to change. Regional flights & upgrades may be available for a supplement. Deposit only at time of booking on selected dates. Tours & excursions are as stated, subject to availability and may change at any time without prior notice. Free upgrades and monetary savings are as stated, subject to availability, based on two sharing the accommodation and may be withdrawn at any time. Tour Operator terms & conditions apply.
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DUBAI IS NOW A CITY THAT BOASTS UNMATCHABLE HOTELS, remarkable architecture, world-class entertainment and sporting events. It offers yearround sunshine, intriguing deserts, beautiful beaches, luxurious hotels, shopping malls, fascinating heritage attractions and a thriving business community.These are the many reasons why Dubai receives millions of visitors each year from around the world.
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3 night luxury hotel
Deluxe Dubai Departs 3 - 17 June 2016 accommodation: The Jumeirah Zabeel Saray takes its inspiration from Dubai's cultural heritage, distinguished in palatial style and dripping with the trappings of a royal residence. Seven restaurants offer a feast for the senses, extensive activities provide entertainment for all and the Talise Ottoman Spa is an immense haven of relaxation.
FREE unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark SAVE up to £580 per person and FREE half board
what's included: Flights from Gatwick, Birmingham or Cardiff ï 3 nights in a
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Deluxe King Arabian Seaview Room Free half board Wadi Waterpark A saving of up to £1160 per couple
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Departures from Manchester, Glasgow and Dublin available at a supplement.
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£679 pp*
*Saving is based on two sharing.Turn to page 3 for Terms & Conditions.
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SRI LANKA IS A TINY ISLAND NATION SOUTH OF INDIA in the Indian Ocean. It's a rugged land of rainforest, diverse wildlife and endless beaches. It’s also famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, stunning scenery, delicious cuisine and friendly locals. Visit Galle, the cosmopolitan capital of the South or take a chauffeur driven taxi to explore the surrounding area.
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9 night boutique hotel
Stunning Sri Lanka Departs selected dates 1 February - 31 March 2016 accommodation: The 5* Fortress is a modern and luxurious 53 room boutique resort, located on the southern shores of Sri Lanka.The resort features six distinct styles of guest rooms and residences with either private courtyards or balconies which command a stunning sea or garden view. All rooms feature super king beds, open plan bathrooms and world class entertainment systems.There are 3 wonderful restaurants and an Ayurveda Centre.
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what's included: Flights from Manchester Private transfers accommodation in a double Fortress room Half board
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Departures from Gatwick, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast available at a supplement.
Half board at the wonderful Pepper or Heat restaurants FREE WiFi and state of the art amenities
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EGYPT’S MOST POPULAR HOLIDAY RESORT, Sharm, pulls in around 9,000 British visitors a week, who love it for the miles of white sand, clear water and coral reefs. Some of the world’s best diving sites are dotted just off the coast, and away from the shore there’s designer shopping and lively nightlife. Why not enjoy a day trip to Cairo, the local markets, a desert safari or cruise.
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7 night luxury hotel
Sunny Sharm Departs selected dates November 2015 - April 2016 accommodation: Jaz Mirabel Club in Nabq Bay is a smart, modern hotel offering a superior level of accommodation and service. All the rooms here face the pool.There's something for all the family from organised daily activities, fun and games at the kid's club and evening entertainment including live music and shows.There's also plenty of delicious food to choose from in the buffet restaurant including the live cooking station where your food is cooked fresh in front of you. what's included: ï Flights from Gatwick or Luton ï 7 nights in a twin room
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Departures from Manchester and Birmingham available at a supplement.
All Inclusive - all your meals and drinks FREE WiFi in the lobby and pool area
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£495 pp*
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7 night luxury hotel
Beautiful Barbados Departs 1 May - 24 June 2016 BARBADOS IS HOME TO MORE THAN 92KM OF LONG WHITE SANDY BEACHES, which are backed by palm trees and lapped by clear blue waters.The western coast, where you’ll find this hotel, has even earned itself the nickname of the Platinum Coast.
SAVE up to £790 per couple
accommodation: Cobblers Cove is a luxury hideaway combining elegance and gracious country living with a warm Caribbean character. With soft sandy beaches just steps away, spend blissfully warm evenings relaxing around the barbecue to the sound of steel bands and vibrant calypsos. Air-conditioned suites have a living room opening out onto a private terrace or balcony with sunloungers.
Return private transfers
what's included: Flights from London ï Private transfers ï 7 nights in a Cobblers
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Garden Suite with breakfast
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Departures from Manchester and Glasgow available at a supplement. *Book by 30 Nov.Turn to page 3 for Terms & Conditions.
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£1,399pp*
TOURING
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9 night small group tour
Spanish Inspiration Departs selected dates 6 April - 16 October 2016 THE ANDALUSIA REGION HAS A RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE with its unique blend of Roman, Arab and Catholic inspired influences. A small group journey, along the back roads and through the mountain passes, is the best way to discover the well-known icons as well as the charming lesser-known gems.
itinerary: Fly UK > Madrid – Toledo – Valdepenas – Cordoba
– Seville – Jerez de la Frontera – Ronda – Granada – Ubeda – Baeza – Madrid > Fly UK
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what's included: Flights from your local airport Private transfers 9 nights authentic, local accommodation with breakfast, 1 lunch and 3 dinners Back-Roads tour leader, driver & mini-coach transportation Flamenco show in Seville Wine, sherry & olive oil tasting Cooking class Entry included to Santa Maria la Blanca & San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo, Mezquita in Cordoba, Cathedral & Alcazar in Seville and the Alhambra in Granada
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Authentic local accommodation Max 18 passengers & leisurely itinerary
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TOURING
ENJOY A FINGER-SNAPPING, TOE-TAPPING TIME on this tour of America’s most famed musical cities. Visit New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville as you revel in the sounds of the blues, jazz, country, and good old rock ‘n’ roll. Experience New Orleans, home to the French Quarter, spend two nights in Memphis, "birthplace of the blues," tour Elvis Presley’s Graceland and enjoy the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
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8 night escorted tour
America's Music Cities Departs selected dates 6 March - 30 September 2016 itinerary: Fly UK > New Orleans – Memphis – Nashville > Fly UK
SAVE up to £100 per person
what's included: Flights from Heathrow ï Private door to door transfers*
New Orleans style cooking demonstration
Regional departures available on request.
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£2,349 pp*
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TOURING
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11 night small group tour
Highlights of Burma Departs selected dates 1 January - 16 December 2016 DISCOVER A LAND OF ANCIENT TEMPLES, stunning landscapes, colonial architecture, riverside cities and communities floating on water. Meet the country's friendly people, and gain an insight into life in a place cut off from Western influence for so long.
itinerary: Fly UK > Yangon – Mandalay – Bagan – Inle Lake – Yangon > Fly UK what's included: Flights from Heathrow or Manchester ï Overseas transfers
ï 9 nights 4.5 accommodation ï Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 1 dinner ï 3 internal flights ï Air-conditioned transport ï Local boat transport ï Entrance fees ï Western tour leader and English speaking guides.
SAVE £200 per couple Gold journey - 4.5* accommodation
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Departures from Edinburgh from £3170pp.
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WINTER SPORTS
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7 nights catered chalet hotel
Skiing and snowboarding in Tignes Departs selected dates December 2015 - April 2016
3 course dinner with wine
ENJOY THE PERFECT COMBINATION of awesome snow and excellent accommodation with fantastic staff.Tignes in France offers plenty of skiing with good apres-ski in relaxed surroundings. Forming part of the Espace Killy ski area,Tignes provides a huge variety of terrain for skiers and boarders from challenging off-piste powder to leisurely cruising runs.
Indoor pool, steam room and sauna
accommodation: Choose from the charming, cosy Chalet Hotel Aiguille Percée in
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a great location just moments from the slopes in the heart of the Tignes Le Lac village or the new Chalet Hotel L’Ecrin, only a 100m walk from the 5 main lifts in Tignes Val Claret.
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what's included: Flights from Gatwick Overseas transfers board basis (breakfast, afternoon tea, 3 course dinner with wine) and canapes Social skiing Fantastic spa.
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Departures from Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester +£35pp.
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£578pp*
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CRUISE
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7 night full board cruise
Arabian Gulf Cruise Departs selected dates December 2015 - March 2016 DISCOVER A WORLD LIKE NO OTHER! In the Arabian Gulf, the ancient sits perfectly alongside the modern. From bustling souks, to vast deserts, pristine beaches, breath-taking historical sights and non-stop sunshine, it's unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
itinerary: Fly UK > Dubai, UAE – Transfer to embark Splendour of the Seas® – Khasab, Oman – Muscat, Oman (overnight in port) – Abu Dhabi – Dubai (overnight in port) > Fly UK
Poolside movie screen 8 bars and lounges, nightclub and casino
what's included: Flights from London ï 7 night cruise on board Splendour of the Seas®
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Interior Stateroom on full board Golf Simulator Ice-skating rink movie screen West End style theatre Rock climbing Day Spa
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CRUISE
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7 night full board cruise
Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs selected dates November 2015 - March 2016 SCUBA DIVE IN THE TURQUOISE WATERS OFF ST CROIX, shop for local souvenirs in Bridgetown, and pay a visit to the zoo in St Maarten.Turn your cruise into a 14 night holiday with stops in St Thomas, St Johns, Antigua, St Lucia and Grenada from an extra £370pp!
itinerary: Fly UK > San Juan, Puerto Rico – Transfer to embark Adventure of the Seas® – St. Croix, US Virgin Islands – Basseterre, St Kitts – Bridgetown, Barbados – Roseau, Dominica – Philipsburg, St. Maarten – San Juan, Puerto Rico > Fly UK
what's included: Flights from London ï 7 night cruise on board Adventure
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of the Seas® Interior Stateroom on full board Rock climbing Ice skating rink Outdoor movie screen Champagne bar
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Vitality® at Sea Spa and Fitness Centre Make it a 14 night cruise from only £1369 per person
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* Cruise itineraries vary. Turn to page 3 for Terms & Conditions.
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CRUISE
PRISTINE WATERS, WILD AND DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES, amazing wildlife and sheer emptiness are the major attractions of Alaska. Cruise to Tracy Arm Fjord and awe at a landscape carved by glaciers with hundreds of waterfalls cascading down 3000-foot granite walls. Then sail beyond the Inside Passage into a complex labyrinth of fjords and bays, refuge for whales and sea lions during the summer months.
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7 night full board cruise
Alaskan Cruise
1 night pre-cruise hotel included
Departs selected dates May - June 2016 itinerary: Fly UK > Vancouver, Canada – Transfer to Celebrity Solstice® – Ketchikan – Tracy Arm Fjord – Juneau – Skagway – Inside Passage – Victoria, British Columbia – Seattle, USA > Fly UK
what's included: Flights from Heathrow ï 1 night pre-cruise in Vancouver
ï 7 night cruise on board Celebrity Solstice ï Oceanview Stateroom on full board ï Lawn Club ï Sky Observation Lounge ï Hot Glass Show ï Fitness Centre ï Theatre ï Casino
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Departures available from Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast, Edinburgh and Aberdeen at no additional supplement.
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*Itinerary relates to 5 May departure. Other itineraries may vary. Turn to page 3 for Terms & Conditions.
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CRUISE
FROM ROME’S COLOSSEUM TO ATHENS’ ACROPOLIS, the Bay of Naples to the Sea of Galilee, hanging gardens to fallen temples and the birthplace of Jesus to where Mohammed ascended to heaven. Join us on a journey into the historic Holy Lands to explore places of pilgrimage and centuries of tradition.Viking Sea is a state of the art ship designed with a unique onboard experience in mind, from the serene Wintergarden, perfect for a calming cup of tea, to the spa, a Nordic sanctuary of wellness.
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14 night full board cruise
Ancient Empires & Holy Lands
SAVE up to £500 per person
Departs 6 & 20 November 2016 itinerary: Fly UK > Rome (Civitavecchia) and embark Viking Sky – Naples – Crete (Heraklion) – Haifa – Jerusalem – Rhodes – Athens (Piraeus) – Ephesus (Ku adasi) – Istanbul > Fly UK
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what's included: Flights from London Overseas transfers 14 nights in a Veranda Stateroom Full board Wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner 24-hour room service 24-hour complimentary tea and coffee Guided excursions including visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites Free WiFi on board Use of spa facilities (sauna, hydrotherapy pool and gym).
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Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Norwich and Newcastle available at no supplement. Belfast from £4339pp.
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£4,190 pp*
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CRUISE
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7 night river cruise
Rhine Discovery Departs selected dates March - December 2016 FAIRYTALES WHISPERED THROUGH DARK, ancient forests, the gentle turn of windmill sails carrying ages of tradition across the flatlands and the timeless chime of cathedral bells through medieval, cobbled streets.Trust Viking to capture the historic Rhine of your imagination and bring it to life on an award-winning journey.
itinerary: Fly UK > Amsterdam and embark your Viking Longship – Kinderdijk – Cologne
– Koblenz and Rudesheim – Heidelberg and Speyer – Strasbourg – Bresiach – Basel > Fly UK
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Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford and Manchester available at no supplement. *Turn to page 3 for Terms & Conditions.
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Full board with FREE beer, wine and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
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what's included: Flights from London Overseas transfers 7 nights in a Standard Stateroom Full board Wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner 24-hour complimentary tea and coffee Guided excursions including visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites Free WiFi on board
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SAVE up to £1,000 per person
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CRUISE
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4 night cruise and stay
Norway - Arctic Highlights Departs selected dates November 2015 - March 2016 THE ARCTIC HIGHLIGHTS VOYAGE spends its entirety within the Arctic Circle giving you not only the best opportunity to see the Northern Lights, but also the chance to take part in some fantastic winter excursions to areas of this frozen land that are seldom seen by tourists. Why not extend your trip with an extra night in Tromsø, giving you more time to enjoy this beautiful city and watch out for those infamous Lights.
itinerary: Fly UK > Tromsø – Honningsvåg – Kirkenes – Hammerfest – Tromsø > Fly UK
SAVE £200 per person Drinks package included with dinner
what's included: Flights from Gatwick, Manchester or Bristol ï Overseas transfers
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3 night voyage on half board 1 night in Tromsø hotel with breakfast wine per couple with dinner or 2 beers per person. 5 night holidays and regional flights are available at a supplement.
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LUXURY CRUISE
GLITTERING AND GOLDEN gilded statues, sparkling jewels and priceless collections await your discovery on this journey that explores Southeast Asia and China. Visit the 39-foothigh, gold-painted sitting Buddha at the Big Buddha Temple of Ko Samui, which also offers gorgeous views of the beach and the aqua waters of the bay.Tour the Prasart Museum in Bangkok and visit Hong Kong’s largest jewellery factory.
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19 night luxury cruise FREE gratuities
Opulence of the Orient Departs 15 March 2016 itinerary: Fly UK > Singapore and embark Insignia® – Ko Samui,Thailand Bangkok, Thailand (overnight in port) – Sihanoukville, Cambodia – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (overnight in port) – Hanoi (Ha Long Bay, overnight in port), Vietnam – Sanya, China – Hong Kong (overnight in port) – Xiamen, China – Shanghai, China (overnight in port) > Fly UK
what's included: Flights from London ï 19 nights on board Insignia® in an Inside
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Stateroom Full board including all speciality dining venues Unlimited bottled water, soft drinks, teas and coffees Shuttle bus in selected ports Room service 24 hours a day Butler service in all suites.
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Free House Select beverage package (includes unlimited champagne, wine and beer with lunch and dinner)
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LUXURY CRUISE
EXPERIENCE A MAJESTIC LAND of colonial architecture, spectacular scenery and exotic wildlife. Marvel at the barren moon-like landscape of the Arequipa desert, enjoy the picturesque seaside promenade of Coquimbo and the soaring peaks and rugged beauty of Torres del Paine. Don’t miss the beautiful, chic beach resort of Punta Del Este and fashionable Buenos Aires, home to superb restaurants, art galleries and museums.
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21 night luxury all inclusive cruise
Passage to Patagonia Departs 31 January 2016 itinerary: Fly UK > Lima, Peru – Transfer to embark Seven Seas Mariner® – Pisco, Peru – Arequipa, Peru – Iquique, Chile – Coquimbo, Chile – Valparaiso, Chile – Puerto Montt, Chile – Puerto Chacabuco, Chile – Punta Arenas, Chile – Ushuaia, Argentina – Port Stanley, Falkland Islands – Punta Del Este, Uruguay – Montevideo, Uruguay – Buenos Aires, Argentina (overnight) > Fly UK
Exclusive offer: SAVE £3,130 per person! Up to 50 FREE shore excursions
what's included: Flights from London ï Overseas transfers ï 1 night pre-cruise
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hotel* 21 nights on board Seven Seas Mariner® All-suite accommodation with private balcony All Inclusive Unlimited wines and premium spirits In-suite mini-bar replenished daily Unlimited shore excursions 24hr room service Free gratuities.
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