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irstly, I would like to give you a warm welcome to the first Newell’s TRAVEL News magazine. As the new Marketing and Media Co-ordinator for Newell’s TRAVEL I hope to inform and inspire you with details of all our great holidays and offers. With this in mind and having been art editor of several magazines, I put forward the idea of a Travel magazine for all our customers – as if I didn’t have enough to do! However, I couldn’t have wished for a better response to the publication. Our travel experts produced such informative articles with beautiful images, I had a hard job concentrating, as I found myself wanting to go to all the destinations. I hope the features will help you when choosing where to go for your next holiday. We were also given, not one, but two, amazing competition prizes. A chance of winning a luxury Caribbean holiday for two, courtesy of Kuoni and a cruise courtesy of Fred. Olsen departing from Falmouth, taking in our beautiful British coastline. To win either of these amazing holidays, you only have to enter our prize draw. I think you will agree they are both fantastic prizes. Please feel free to enter both competitions. I hope you enjoy this magazine, the next edition will be out in January 2016 and will preview our Travel Show in March.

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Daniele Broccoli gives an insight into his own special Italy

It’s all about... ltaly - a few interesting facts

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Cruise Guide - A guide to help you choose your cruise

FRED OLSEN CRUISE WIN a British cruise from Falmouth

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The history of British holidays

16 -17 KUONI COMPETITION

WIN a Caribbean holiday for two worth £7,000

A round up of all our Newell’s TRAVEL branch news

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Louise Hillier Editor

D I A R Y D AT E S Newell’s Travel Show 13th March 2016 Hall for Cornwall, Truro

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here can you go in just a few hours flying time from the UK, where you have sun, sea, mountains, art, culture, history, and with great food & wine? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The answer is Italia. One of my first child hood memories is playing on the lovely Adriatic beaches over 40 years ago and falling in love with this wonderful country. I still return today to see the unspoilt resorts still there and thriving, like little gems of seaside towns like Cesenatico with a harbour designed by Leonardo da Vinci. My love affair with Italy seems to grow stronger the older I get. Previously, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really understand the great interest in the Italian Lakes, until I went myself and was just amazed by the wonderful scenery, the vistas of Lake Garda are simply mesmerising, and if you are lucky you may even bump into George Clooney in Como! The ever popular Italian cities with their seemingly endless history have a similar effect but are totally different if that makes sense? It will all become very clear when you visit Venice, Florence and Rome, and having lunch in the food market in central Florence must not be missed as you get to eat like a local. My special, secret cities are Bologna and Ravenna. 4

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D a n i e l e B r o c c o l i f r o m Ty p i c a l l y Italian gives his own insight into why Italy is so amazing.

Whenever I drive through Tuscany I always smile to myself, the gentle, sweeping roads and the vineyards all around makes it very easy and a most enjoyable experience, especially if you stop off in a local Agriturismo Restaurant! You will experience the most wonderful fresh food, all locally produced and the service is always great. I always think the ones without the table cloths are the best. In my opinion, one the most beautiful coastlines in the world is the famous Amalfi Coast, unlike many other people, I do not recommend hiring a car as the roads are very busy, and can be quite scary! Instead, base yourself in Sorrento and all the main attractions can be easily reached using the local public transport. Try an excursion or two during your stay, Mozzarella making is definitely worth a try! The towns of Amalfi and the lesser known Maiori and Minori are wonderful, and taking a boat trip back to Naples was one of my favourite journeys. This is just a sample of my travels in this diverse country, next time I will tell you about Sicily and Puglia but if you pop into Newellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TRAVEL they will give you any help you need on Italy. Arrivederci for now.

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It’s all about... ITALY TOP 10 FAMOUS ITALIANS

TOP 10 DESTINATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Florence – Renaissance art and architecture in spades Venice – overrated? Not a bit of it, Venice is still stunning Lucca – Old Tuscan city. Do the tree-lined walk atop the old city walls Manarola – Village clinging to cliffs on the Italian Riviera The Northern Lakes – The Lake District on steroids Pompeii – Life and death in a Roman town The Colosseum – Ancient Rome’s O2 Arena Alberello – Fairy-tale architecture from the 14th Century The Alps – Just an afternoon’s drive out from Turin Apennines – Magnificent mountain chain, the backbone of Italy

KNOW YOUR ITALIAN WINES With over 2000 grape varieties and 20 uniquely designated wine producing regions, Italy remains one of the leading wine producing centres, New World or not. Tuscany and Piedmont are the leading regions, also Tre Venezie (“Three Venices”) of Veneto, Tentino-Alto Adge and Fruili. Italian wines can be divided into table wines, the typically cheerful red or white that would suit any Italian family dinner table, or higher end DOC or DOCG wines, ranging from good to superior. So there’s plenty to choose from, but to give you a start, here are a few typical varieties. Barbaresco and Barolo are ultra dry reds, highly concentrated. Chianti is more rustic and fruity, while Chianti classico is higher quality with more space and character than the standard Chianti. Barbaresco – from Piedmont, vine is Nebbiolo Barolo – same region, same vine Brachetto d’Acqui – Piedmont again, but the Brachetto vine Brunello di Montalino – Tuscany, and the Sangiovese vine Carmignano – same region, but Cabernet variety of the Sangiovese Chianti – 1970s favourite from Tuscany Chianti classico – yet another Tuscan, Sangiovese Franciacorte – Lombardy, a Chardonnay pinot nero vine Taurasi – Compania, Aglianico vine Torgiano rosso riserva – our old friend the Sangiovese, from Umbria this time 6

1 Enrico Caruso – Legendary tenor who sang in the opera houses of Europe and America 2 Leonardo da Vinci – Renaissance man personified – inventor, painter, musician and mathematician 3 Enzo Ferrari – Gave his name to the glamorous red sports and racing cars 4 Frederico Fellini – Film director who put Italian cinema on the world stage 5 Anna Magnani – Most celebrated Italian actress of the post war era 6 Guglielmo Marconi – developed wireless radio 7 Antonio Stradivari – maker of exquisite violins – Sherlock Holmes was a fan 8 Valentino Rossi – Seven-times motorcycle racing world champion 9 The Agnelli family – Industrial dynasty who owned Fiat 10 Gina Lollobrigida – Need you ask...

DID YOU KNOW? PASTA: Italy is the world’s biggest pasta producer (over 3 million tonnes in 2011), biggest pasta consumer (26kg per person per year, more than twice as much as second placed Venezuela) and biggest pasta exporter (1.7 millon tonnes, of which the UK takes just 12.6%). No prizes for guessing any of that...

VESPA MEANS: The name ‘Vespa’ for the world famous Italian scooter, means ‘little wasp,’ derived from its wasp-like shape. Still in production, the Vespa celebrates its 70th birthday next year. BEFORE ITALY... Italy wasn’t united as one country until the 1860s, when forces led by Guiseppe Garibaldi succeeded in unification. Before that, Italy was split between city-states, regions, the Papal States and Sicily.

FIVE USEFUL PHRASES Do you speak English? I don’t understand How much is it? Where is a hotel? I am a vegetarian

Parla Inglese? Non capiso Quanto costa? Dov’e un albergo Sono vegetariano

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Are you looking to take a cruise, here’s a guide to help you choose,

cruise is an adventure, somewhere new every day with the advantage of unpacking only once. Your floating hotel will take you to different places while you sleep or have an easy day at sea. Your ship will provide you with full board (don’t forget to try the afternoon tea!), in a range of restaurants, allowing you to have it served as buffet or a la carte. You may even have a speciality restaurant which is sponsored by a well known top chef who could even be on board!. Your cabin will vary in size, location and specification, according to your requirements and budget. It’s your personal space while on board. Inside cabins have no natural light but are cleverly lit to help overcome any feelings of claustrophobia. Outside cabins have portholes or picture windows, balcony cabins have a patio door and outside furniture to give you your own outdoor space. Suites give you much bigger floor space and generally give you a sitting area to spread out in. All cabins are en-suite with in-room entertainment, some offering tea and coffee facilities, fridges and mini bars. Room service is also offered but not always included in the cost. If your budget allows, butlers will unpack and run your bath, make a dinner reservation or book your shore excursions.

WHO CHOOSES TO CRUISE Solo Passengers

Fred. Olsen, Royal Caribbean, P&O Cruises and all major cruise lines offer single cabins. For the solo passenger cruising is a great way of making new friends. With get together meetings for passengers and dining tables of ten or twelve so you are never put in an awkward position or left alone unless you want a little solitude. Dance partners are available for those who love to trip the light fandango, tours are a group activity so there’s always someone to have a chat with.

Couples

Thomson provide a great starting point for new cruisers who want a charter flight from the local airport. They offer the convenience of 3-3½* accommodation with an informal feel, they have a limited programme of itineraries for each season. Celebrity Cruises, P&O Cruises, Fred. Olsen and Holland America offer 4* ships of various sizes doing fly and cruise options along with UK departures. These lines offer more dining opportunities with formal, themed and speciality options. They have onboard libraries, spa treatments, daily

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activities, casinos and guest speakers. They have several bars with live entertainers and a theatre with a nightly show. These cruise lines have a rolling programme of itineraries and people quite often stay on and do back to back trips.

Families

NCL Cruises, MSC, Royal Caribbean and Disney Cruises offer the whole family everything they could want to keep everybody happy for the holiday, with flow rider and climbing walls, starlight cinema to karaoke kids, shopping and casino. These 4* ships carry canoes and bikes for land fun when you don’t want the excursions offered by the ship, some will babysit so mum and dad can leave the ship knowing the children are in good hands.

And don’t Forget... • • • • • • •

Passport. Swimming costume. Evening dress & shoes for a woman/ Suit for a man. Slightly larger clothes for the end of the cruise with all of the beautiful food on board! Camera - to catch the stunning landscapes that you will come across when you are coming into port. Layers of clothing for variable weather conditions. Comfortable shoes for your land excursions. Tipping on board for the great service from your waiter/waitress and your cabin steward.

Luxury

These 5* ships including Regent Seven Seas, Cunard, Azamara, Swan Hellenic are more for couples who love cultural immersion with great land excursions, amazing tutorials and occasions to remember. The culinary food is awesome, with quality wines to match. The accommodation is luxurious and is complemented with staff who seem to know what you want before you do.

Ultra

This group covers Star Clipper, Wind Star, Oceania and Seabourne. These are the absolute epitome of luxury and leave nothing to chance. Very high end and on my wish list!!

My Personal Favourite

Azamara Cruise lines have two smaller ships which are adult only and all inclusive. They provide an ‘Azamazing evening’, on most itinerarys. This is an excursion allowing passengers to indulge in local events and specialities. We were lucky enough to spend an exclusive evening at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Violin playing sea serpents, mermaids in zorbs entertained us, whilst exploring the aquarium below and enjoying an amazing selection of wines and gourmet food. It was a truly memorable evening which I would love to do with my family....... one day!! Article by Debbie Rundle Manager of our Newquay Branch. As Debbie is an experienced cruiser herself she is always happy to advise on all aspects of cruising.

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FRED. OLSEN COMPETITION ENTRY WIN A CRUISE WITH NEWELL’S TRAVEL

e’ve got a Fred. Olsen cruise for two to give away to one lucky winner! It’s the Lands End to John O’ Groats, worth at least £1149 per person. Leaving Falmouth 24th April 2016, this spectacular cruise includes 10 nights on the cruise ship Boudicca. You’ll tour the breathtaking Highlands and Islands of Scotland’s west coast, calling at downtown Liverpool on the way out, and historic Belfast on the way back. Accommodation is offered in an outside two-bedded cabin, so you’ll be able to watch the views slide by, while all meals and on-board entertainment are included. Some people cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats – this is the relaxing way!

To enter answer this question: What is the name of the Fred. Olsen ship sailing from Falmouth in 2016? Apollo,

Boudicca or

Zeus

Name: ......................................................................... Address: ...................................................................... .................................................................................... .................................................................................... Postcode: ...................... e-mail: ............................................................. tel: .................................................................. Drop your entry into your local Newell’s TRAVEL branch. or to our online competition page: www.competition-newells.co.uk Closing Date: 12 noon 13th March 2016 and winners to be drawn that day at the Newell’s Travel Show

Terms and conditions Accommodation will be provided in an Outside two bedded cabin (exact category of accommodation to be allocated at time of booking) with all meals and on board entertainment included. Please note that travel to/from UK port of departure, shore tours, drinks on board, insurance, personal expenditure and gratuities are not included. No upgrades available. This voucher cannot be exchanged for cash or transferred to another person. A gratuity of £4.00 per person per day (equally distributed between your table waiter and cabin stewardess) will automatically be added to your on board account. Please note that this cannot be removed from the on board account and must be settled by the end of the cruise. 9

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Cruise with Fred. Olsen and enjoy great value, with so much included in the price. So you can relax, knowing that once you’ve booked your cruise holiday almost everything’s covered. With a Fred. Olsen cruise you can be confident that value for money comes as standard.

Speak to our Fred. Olsen Experts today – Newell’s Travel - for more information

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Book your 2016 cruise holiday now! CANARIES & PORTUGAL SPRING BREAK 12th April 2016 • 12 nights Boudicca • D1604 Price from

£1,099pp

All Inclusive Drinks

£10 pppn*

Prices are per person. These are correct at time of going to print, but may change at any time. Call for latest prices.

Falmouth

Lisbon Madeira La Palma Lanzarote Tenerife

LANDS’ END TO JOHN O’GROATS 24th April 2016 • 10 nights Boudicca • D1605 Price from

£999pp

All Inclusive Drinks

£10 pppn*

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Kirkwall Scrabster Invergordon Tobermory Fingal’s Cave

Belfast Liverpool

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Speak to our Fred. Olsen Experts today – Newell’s Travel - for more information Fares are per person, based on twin occupancy of the lead-in twin cabin, subject to availability. Offers may be amended or withdrawn at any time without prior notice, are subject to availability & cannot be applied retrospectively. All bookings are subject to Fred. Olsen’s standard terms & conditions, available on our website & on request. Some ports may be at anchor, intermediate days are at sea. FOCL reserve the right to amend itineraries for operational reasons. E&OE. *All Inclusive Upgrade offer covers selected beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, subject to availability. Tours, tips, premium drinks, medical facilities and other optional spend, during travel to the ship and while on board, are not included. Any additional expenditure will need to be paid separately. All Inclusive Upgrade Package must be booked at least 6 days prior to departure. ** The Enjoyment Promise is available for the first 48 hours of sailing for first time Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines guests who have booked at least 12 weeks prior to departure. Terms & conditions apply. Please see www.fredolsencruises.com/freds-enjoyment-promise.

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B OOK YOUR BRITISH HOLIDAY PAR K B RE AK AT Newell’s TRAVEL W h a t ’ s t h e s t o r y b eh i n d o n e of Br itain’s b est- loved h olid ay p r oviders H o s ea s o n s , c el e b r a t in g th eir 71st b ir th d ay th is year.

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ow things have changed. It’s over 70 years since Hoseasons began offering holidays to the great British public. From a small boatyard in the southern Broads to a choice of over 23,000 places to stay – coast and countryside, both in the UK and abroad. Wally Hoseason probably didn’t know what he was starting back in the late 1940s. A harbourmaster at Oulton Broad, Wally had the bright idea of selling holidays by sending customers off into the tranquil Broads aboard one of his boats. It worked so well he started to help his boatyard neighbours do the same, and soon Hoseasons Holidays was born. It wasn’t long before his son James took over at the helm, turning it into a real family business. But boats were just the start. Hoseasons moved into landbased holidays in 1952, helping boatyard owners market their ‘riverside homes’ as holiday lets. Many of these were little more than wooden huts, but anglers loved them! A couple of years later, Hoseasons acquired the Thurman booking agency. By 1957, they were ready to expand the cruising side of the business, trialling the first boating holiday adverts on TV in London. As families looked for more independence from the traditional seaside guest house, a Hoseasons boating holiday proved to be a big hit. The swinging sixties saw more Brits want to do their own thing, with self-catering holidays attracting more people than ever. Hoseasons moved with the times, spearheading the explosion of UK-based self-catering breaks by travelling the country to find the best destinations. Into the 1970s, holiday parks were the next big thing, 12

A cup of tea in bed used to be the height of luxury, we can expect so much more these days. again offering families the freedom to enjoy their own holiday. It was a world away from the traditional ‘all-round’ packages, and so popular that by 1976 holiday parks became Hoseasons best sellers, ousting the ‘hi-de-hi’ style holiday camps – these had been a lot of fun, but they’d had their day. Customer service was moving on too. In the old days, customers booked by writing a good old fashioned letter, perhaps enclosing a postal order (remember those?) In 1975 Hoseasons pioneered telephone booking, as well as the diala-brochure service. A year later, they scored another first, with computer reservations taking over from the old wall booking charts. Until then, Hoseasons had focused purely on UK holidays, but 1982 saw an expansion into France with boating breaks, of course. Many holidays have always been booked through high street travel agents, and three years later Hoseasons recognised this and started distributing its brochures in this way. Alongside the growth of holidays abroad, the 1990s saw a revival of UK breaks and Hoseasons added its Country Cottages into the mix – now there’s a choice of 2300 all over the country.

Newell’s T R A V E L In 1999, James Hoseason retired after 50 years at the helm, receiving an OBE for services to travel. Now in the 21st century choices have expanded even more, Hoseasons Villas with Pools was added in 2006, City Break Apartments in 2008 and Lodges and Parks in Europe in 2010. Since then, Hoseasons has just kept on bringing a stream of new products to the holiday market. Autograph Lodges are handpicked hideaways where you can spend quality time in stylish lodge locations featuring hot tubs. The Evermore Collection is aimed at families looking for a luxurious break that combines relaxation with country walks, cycling or getting out into the local area – plus hot tubs. Daisy Door is a range of cottage style retreats, while if you thought you knew all about caravan breaks, Hoseasons Bouja introduces a new standard of luxury caravan accommodation, with hot tubs at every location. And no prizes for guessing at Hoseasons’ new specialisation for 2015 – the Home of Hot Tubs.

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TH E P R E S E N T DAY The UK holiday parks are now as popular as ever and is it any wonder? At a modern day holiday park resort, you can now enjoy luxury all the way. Many have their own spa where you can allow yourself to be completely pampered with many choices of treatments or, if you’re more active, why not burn off a few calories in the well-equipped air conditioned gym. After which, indulge yourself from a range of dishes from the Bistro-style restaurant before returning to the comfort of your holiday home. Holiday homes have come a long way since the good old fashioned caravan. They now offer “home from home” luxury with modern interior designs such as open-plan living areas, free-standing furniture and patio doors leading to verandas and some with private outdoor hot tubs. Fully-equipped kitchens, fitted with dishwashers and fridge freezers, are ideal for self-catering breaks. Many master bedrooms have en-suite WCs in addition to a family shower room and lovely twin bedrooms all of which create an ambiance of stylish living.

There is a myriad of fantastic holidays to choose from and all can be booked with Newell’s TRAVEL, Hoseasons’ South West partner.

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New Titan Worldwide 2016 brochure OUT NOW! Southern Sights and Sounds

Grand Designs of Portugal

The Deep South’s rich musical heritage and Civil Rights history

Staying in Beautifully Resorted Historic Pousadas

Departures January - December 2016

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For more information, or to book visit your nearest Newell’s Travel branch www.newellstravel.co.uk *Prices are correct at time of print and are also subject to availability.

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Call into any Newell’s TRAVEL branch to book your unique Italian holiday.

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Summer in the Austrian Mountains Flying from Exeter

Discover Alpine Austria with this 8 day break including flights and transfers, excursions and 4 star hotel with dinner and breakfast.

Departing 26th June 2016 from only £799pp Price Includes • • • • •

Seven nights half board at the 4 star Sport Hotel, St Anton am Arlberg Return flight from Exeter airport to Friedrichshafen Airport taxes and return transfer from the airport to your hotel St. Anton Active summer card giving one day free use of cable cars Excursions to Lindau and Lake Constance, Linderhof and Oberammergau

kiers love it in winter, but in summer Austria gives you mountain pine air you could bottle and sell, glacier fresh beer, scented meadows, crystal lakes and waterfalls, a history of music and mad kings, houses painted with optical illusions, and sheer, sky-scraping peaks that’ll have you fumbling every moment for your camera or sketchbook. You stay seven nights at the 4 star Sport Hotel, St Anton am Arlberg, a Tyrolian mountain resort with aerial trams and chairlifts (strap in – some of those drops are 5,000ft). There are two included full-day excursions. There are around 200 miles of hiking and cycling trails ranging from charming to challenging, or there’s river kayaking and Segway riding, while adrenaline junkies might appreciate the paragliding, canyoning or whitewater rafting. The food, beer and wine are what you’d expect from Alpine Austria – fantastic, and cheaper too in summer. You also get the St. Anton Active summer card which gives a lot of benefits including one day free use of the cable cars from the village. All in all, a great break in some of Europe’s most serene and spectacular country, and a terrific change from traffic in the city or towels on a crowded beach. To book contact your nearest branch of Newell’s TRAVEL.

Organised by Omega Holidays plc, ABTA V4782. ATOL Protected 6081. Price is correct at time of publication but may be subject to change. Single supplement applies. Subject to availability.

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magine spending seven nights in a 5* luxury hotel on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. That’s the holiday we’re giving away to one lucky winner, courtesy of Kuoni Travel. It’s a holiday for two, and that’s good news, because St Lucia is well known as the most romantic of all the Caribbean islands. With its white-sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, St Lucia is a dream destination. Yes, it’s a tranquil place, but has some dramatic landscape too – thousands of acres of unspoilt rainforest, the bustling capital of Castries and towering over it all, the spectacular twin peaks of the Pitons. If you’re feeling adventurous, walk up Gros Piton (it takes about four hours, but worth it for the view), zip-wire through the forest or visit St Lucia’s drive-in volcano! A bit too adventurous? That’s where the Body Holiday Hotel comes in. As the name suggests, it offers a holistic break, with the emphasis on health and wellbeing. Choose from a range of sports, activities or spa treatments. Or stroll up to the glass-enclosed treehouse fitness centre for a gentle workout and fantastic sea views. If that all sounds good, then enter our competition. The prize is a seven-night stay at the Body Holiday Hotel in a luxury room on an all-inclusive basis, 5 spa treatments, plus return flights from London Gatwick and return group transfers to the resort. What are you waiting for? Terms and Conditions ‘Prize is based on 2 people sharing, including flights from London Gatwick, for 7 nights at the Body Holiday 5* St Lucia, in a luxury room, on an all inclusive basis and including return group transfers in resort. This prize is subject to availability, and excludes peak dates. Valid for stays 01 June – 31 October 2016. All other extras to be paid for by the winner. Travel insurance must be purchased by the winner’

St Lucia Competition To enter answer this question: What is the name of the Caribbean Island you will be staying on, if you win?

St Lucia,

St Agnes or

St Dennis

Name: ...................................................................................... Address: ................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................. Postcode:.............................. E-mail: .............................................................................. Tel: .................................................................. Drop your entry into your local Newell’s TRAVEL branch. Or go to our online competition page:

www.competition-newells.co.uk

Closing Date: 12 noon 13th March 2016 and winners to be drawn at the Newell’s Newell’s Travel Show

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Branch Refu rbis hments

ewell’s TRAVEL has initiated a full refurbishment programme of all its 11 branches following the first re-fit in our flag-ship Truro office. Already Helston and Falmouth have had a splendid makeover with Liskeard, Bodmin and Newquay next on the radar. Pop-in to our new look branches where you are assured of a warm welcome.

WINNERS A g ai n ! S

ince 2002, Newell’s TRAVEL have been recognised 5 times by the British Travel Industry as the leading travel agency in the South West of England (the full title of the actual award is The South West of England & South Wales Retail Travel Agent of the Year). It is particularly pleasing because voting is cast by all the UK’s leading tour operators where we place our clients holiday requests. The tour operators recognise that an enquiry from Newell’s TRAVEL will be handled in a professional and skilled manner, ensuring not only the reputation of Newell’s TRAVEL but also that the tour operators name will be uppermost in the clients mind. Managing Director, Roger Hawke, says “our staff are some of the most dedicated and knowledgeable travel consultants anyone could wish to meet and it is their expertise that ensures our clients return to us year after year”.

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C o n t a c t N e w e l l ’s Tr a v e l t o F i n d Yo u r A m a z i n g

Sri Lanka is a dream destination A combination of so many spectacular aspects that people visit time and time again. It has everything from vast stretches of coastline to rolling tea plantations and dense rainforest to antique relics. To experience Sri Lanka is to experience life, to undertake a journey guided by its people who will open your eyes to their culture and share with you their heritage.

Highlights of Sri Lanka – Ceylon Tour, Sri Lanka Escorted Small Group Tour 7 nights, mixed meal plan Flights based on Sri Lankan Airlines from Heathrow 9 May 2016 From £1649pp Save up to £30 per couple Add 7 nights all inclusive at the 4* Meeru Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives in a Beach Villa from an extra £1136pp

Prices are per person based on two adults sharing a room with scheduled economy flights from London. Regional offers available may be based on different airlines and at a supplement. Savings are per couple against holiday prices available from 28 Nov 2015 for selected properties and departure dates. All holiday offers and savings featured are subject to limited availability and change. Correct at time of print and may include bonus nights and other offers that may have been promoted previously. Full Kuoni booking conditions apply and can be found at www.kuoni.co.uk