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Welcome to this hand-picked selection of tours and holidays by awardwinning Newmarket Holidays.
The following pages offer a range of new holidays, and a selection of customer favourites, which guarantee you’ll discover even more in a wider choice of exciting and delightful destinations. Whether you venture close to home in Scotland or Ireland, visit Europe near or far, or explore the wonders of the world in India, North America or even further afield, every holiday represents amazing quality and astonishing value simply compare our prices and inclusions and you’ll see what we mean! We look forward to the pleasure of your company.
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There’s even more to discover... The following pages contain many perennially popular, tried and tested tours enjoyed by tens of thousands of customers down the years, and a host of others that have added value, with new included excursions and highlights. This year also sees many new and exciting destinations awaiting discovery and exploration with Newmarket Holidays. Here’s just a selection of new tours to inspire you.
Island Hopping Along Scotland’s West Coast
Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus
Journey along Scotland’s celebrated west coast, from Glasgow to Inverness and visit four very different islands.
Discover and explore the beautiful, unspoiled north of Aphrodite’s Isle, stepping back in time on this fascinating escorted tour.
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The Italian Riviera, Monte Carlo & the Cinque Terre Enjoy a taste of ‘La Dolce Vita’ in some of the most celebrated reaches of the sun-kissed Mediterranean shores.
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Swiss Alpine Glories The natural glories and historic towns and cities of the world’s most beautiful Alpine paradise, discovered and explored.
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Ljubljana, Slovenia & Lake Bled
Rockies Rail Adventure & the Inside Passage
A ‘car-free’, carefree, green city, Bled’s famously scenic waters and the beautiful countryside of one of Europe’s friendliest countries to savour and enjoy.
Uncover the glories of Western Canada on this ultimate tour taking in some of North America’s greatest natural wonders and some exquisite cities.
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Under African Skies – Victoria Falls to Cape Town Wildlife encounters and unforgettable experiences in one of the world’s most beautiful corners.
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Rest and relax in our... ...Hand-Picked Resorts!
We are delighted to present a selection of holidays in very special places chosen by us, for those looking for a break where the emphasis is on rest and relaxation with just a little gentle exploration thrown in. NEW
Tuscany Spend a week in Tuscan spa-town Montecatini.
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Poreč, Croatia Enjoy the sunny delights of this Croatian gem.
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Northern Cyprus
Enjoy the colour of the Riviera of Flowers.
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Lake Garda
Sorrento & the Bay of Naples
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Italian Rivera
Rest and relax on Aphrodite’s idyllic isle.
With a taste of the Mediterranean, idyllic Garda is the perfect ‘lakes and mountains’ holiday choice.
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Hand-Picked Resort
Limone
Lake Garda
8 days from
Offering a taste of the Mediterranean along its sunny shores, idyllic Garda is the perfect ‘lakes and mountains’ holiday choice. AVAILABLE:
Sep & Oct 2017 & May to Oct 2018
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS: • Aberdeen £539 • Belfast £439 • Birmingham £399 • Bournemouth £539 • Bristol £389 • Cardiff £389 • Durham Tees Valley £569 • East Midlands £389 • Edinburgh £399 • Exeter £599 • Gatwick £319 • Heathrow £409 • Humberside £579 • Inverness £599 • Isle of Man £599 • Jersey £599 • Liverpool £389 • Luton £339 • Manchester £379 • Newquay £539 • Norwich £589 • Southampton £389 • Stansted £329
INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort
THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel Stroll the lakeside promenade Sunbathe on the lake shore, dotted with tiny beaches Enjoy long lunches or a delicious ice-cream Board a boat for a cruise – take in walled Peschiera, Sirmione’s Scaligera Castle, Gardone Riviera’s Grand Hotel or Desenzano, Roman settlement and the lake’s largest town The young at heart might visit Gardaland, Italy’s largest theme park Verona’s world-famous opera provides more highbrow entertainment Rent a bike or take a hike in the hills Shop for locally produced handicrafts Join an excursion to glorious Venice, medieval Verona, a tour of the lake or the Dolomite mountains
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This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a stay on the sun-blessed shores of Italy’s largest and most spectacular lake. Its clear blue waters, backed by the wooded slopes of craggy mountains, are fringed by elegant resorts, completing the picturesque scene that has drawn visitors for the last hundred years. Equally favoured by mild winds in the winter and cooling breezes in the summer months, Lake Garda’s equable microclimate provides a perfect backdrop for enjoyable holidays. While across the lake the boats ply their trade between the resorts, ashore rest and relaxation are very much the order of the day. Café life, delicious ice cream from a host of gelaterie, plentiful shopping for souvenirs, or just a seat in the sun on a lakeside promenade, are all happy pre-occupations for most, although there are always more active diversions to be enjoyed. With opportunities to take a Grand Circular Tour of the lake, visit Italy’s most evocative city, Venice, to enjoy Verona and to be awestruck by the dramatic Dolomites, it’s no wonder that Lake Garda is our most popular European holiday destination.
Riva del Garda
Malcesine
View from Castle Scaliger, Sirmione
YOUR RESORT CHOICES:
Malcesine
Limone
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Modena
On Lake Garda’s north-eastern shore, Malcesine, together with its quieter neighbours Assenza di Brenzone and Castelletto di Brenzone, boasts a delightful mix of twisting alleyways and bustling, flower-strewn squares. Visit the 13th-century castle, or take the funicular ride to the summit of Monte Baldo.
Torbole The liveliest of our resorts, Torbole, also on Lake Garda’s north-eastern shore, offers a vibrant café life and a lakeside promenade, from where, most afternoons, the windsurfing enthusiasts skimming across the water are a colourful sight.
Riva del Garda Famous Riva, at Lake Garda’s northern tip, has a busy historic centre surrounded by elegant, pastel‑painted buildings. A good selection of cafés, gelaterie, bars, restaurants and shops make it one of the lake’s most popular spots.
Limone Delightful Limone, on Lake Garda’s western shore, is named after the terraced citrus groves on the surrounding hills. Colourful and bustling, with cobbled streets leading down to the lakeside, Limone is a perfect holiday resort, with lively evenings to complement the relaxed, sun-blessed days.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Grand Circular Tour – from £42 • Venice – from £52 • Verona – £27 • The Dolomites – from £33
SINGLE ROOMS AVAILABLE: supplements from £56
Malcesine
Bed & Breakfast Price from £319
This small and friendly hotel is located in the heart of the pedestrianised old centre of Malcesine, and is conveniently located just one minute’s walk from the harbour front. Offering simple, yet comfortable accommodation, it is a very good value base from which to explore this delightful area. There is a small room where buffet breakfasts are served, a reception area and a lift. The hotel also has a separate restaurant 10 metres away overlooking the lake, at which guests enjoy a discount. All of the rooms have a telephone, satellite TV and a hairdryer.
3H Drago Hotel Malcesine
Half-Board Price from £500
This very popular hotel, which has welcomed our guests for many years, is situated opposite the lake, about three miles south of Malcesine and less than one mile from Assenza di Brenzone. Regular bus services connect the hotel with the resort centre and other areas dotted around the lake. This stylish hotel has a restaurant and bar, beautiful gardens, an outdoor pool and a sun terrace. All the air-conditioned bedrooms (mid June-mid Sept) are located in two separate buildings and all offer satellite TV, a telephone and a balcony. Rooms with a lake view are available for a supplement.
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Torbole
YOUR LAKE GARDA HOTEL CHOICES CONTINUED: 3H Hotel Rely Malcesine
Half-Board Price from £507
3H Hotel Angelini Torbole
Half-Board Price from £439
This family-run hotel is situated approximately four-and-a-half-miles south of Malcesine and less than half a mile from the centre of the small resort of Porto di Brenzone. Set just across the road from the lake, the views are spectacular. A regular public bus service connects the hotel with other resorts. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and lounge area, lift and terrace area overlooking the lake, an outdoor pool and a pool snack bar. All bedrooms have a TV, telephone and balcony/terrace. Twin rooms with a lakeview are available for a supplement.
This family-run three-star hotel is located on the edge of Torbole, very close to the lake and approximately ten minutes’ walk from the centre. The hotel offers a bar and lounge area, lift, reception, garden and terrace. There is an outdoor pool and sunbathing area with free use of the sun beds and umbrellas. The restaurant serves good, traditional food, which includes a buffet breakfast and waiter-served evening meals, with a choice of menus and a salad buffet bar. The bedrooms all have a hairdryer, safe, satellite TV and a balcony.
3H Hotel Geier
Bed & Breakfast Price from £388
3H Hotel Primo Bed & Breakfast Riva del Garda Price from £388
Located right in the heart of Torbole, this well run hotel, which has recently been renovated, enjoys a wonderful lakeside position. Shops, bars and a very good selection of restaurants are all within the immediate area. There is a reception area, small bar, lift, breakfast room and restaurant. This leads onto a sun terrace with wonderful lake views. All double rooms have a telephone, hairdryer, safety deposit box and satellite TV. Superior rooms with a front lake view are available for a supplement.
This family-run hotel is on the main road, approximately 300 metres from the lake front and a 15-20-minute walk along the lakeside to the historical centre. Bars, shops and cafes are nearby. Even though facilities are limited, the central location of this hotel is the main reason why it has been very popular with UK visitors over the years. There is a reception area, breakfast room and a bar terrace. The hotel also has a lift and is air-conditioned (mid-Jun–mid-Sep). Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Comfortable guest twin rooms have satellite TV, a telephone, fridge, safe, hairdryer and balcony.
Torbole
Please note that the hotels shown represent a selection of available accommodation, and not all hotels
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Limone Venice
Malcesine
Lake Garda
3H Gardesana Riva del Garda
Bed & Breakfast Price from £409
4H Hotel Sole Riva del Garda
Half-Board Price from £619
Situated in a quiet area of the modern part of Riva, this recently renovated hotel is well positioned for guests who will like to take advantage of the many shops, bars and restaurants which are close by. Relax in the Gardesana’s large garden with its outdoor pool, hot tub and sun beds, or take a fiveminute stroll to the lakefront. The restaurant serves a choice of dishes and has a salad bar for the more health conscious! There is a lounge area, a TV room and a lift. Rooms are furnished to a high standard and offer private facilities, a hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, a safe and air conditioning.
This friendly and welcoming hotel, which has recently undergone a refurbishment programme, is positioned in the heart of historic Riva, overlooking the lake. The resort’s bars, restaurants and shops are on the hotel’s doorstep. Facilities include a roof-top terrace, pizzeria, ground-floor terrace bar, a well-appointed dining room, lifts, a lounge area and a lakeside a la carté restaurant. There is also a Wellness Centre. Air-conditioned rooms have a satellite TV, a safe, fridge, hairdryer and a telephone. Rooms with a lake view are available for a supplement.
3H Hotel Europa Bed & Breakfast Limone Price from £339
3H Hotel all’Azzurro
In an elevated position overlooking the resort and the lake beyond, this family-run hotel is a short walk from the historic centre and some 10 minutes from the lake shore. Making the most of its location, the hotel’s restaurant terrace, pool and sun terrace all offer magnificent views over the lake. In addition, the hotel offers bar service throughout the day. The hotel’s lift operates from the first floor. The comfortably furnished bedrooms have a TV, hairdryer, safe and a telephone. Rooms with a lake view, or with a balcony and side lake view, and half-board upgrades are available for a supplement.
This very popular hotel is ideally located right on the lakeside, next to the ferry landing stage in the historic heart of the resort. All of the town’s shops and restaurants are right on its doorstep. There is a lakeside terrace, a restaurant, bar and lounge area, roof-top sun terrace, reception and lift in the main building. The outdoor pool has free sun beds and a small sunbathing area. Complimentary local wine, draught beer, soft drinks and mineral water are served with your evening meal (selected dates only). Twin-bedded rooms have a TV, safe (payable locally) and a hairdryer.
Limone
Half-Board Price from £444
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Sorrento
Sorrento & the Bay of Naples ‘Built between the sky and the sea’ and looking out over blue waters, Sorrento is one of the Mediterranean’s greatest treasures.
AVAILABLE:
Sep & Oct 2017, May to Oct 2018
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS: • Aberdeen £814 • Bristol £519 • East Midlands £519 • Exeter £864 • Gatwick £489 • Humberside £864 • Inverness £814 • Liverpool £519 • Luton £499 • Manchester £519 • Norwich £864 • Stansted £499
INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort
THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel Stroll through the town, taking in the stunning views across the Bay of Naples Head to a tiny beach – there are no vast stretches of sand here Sorrento’s Marina Grande for lunch Take a seat in Piazza Tasso
Visit Naples and sample a Pizza Napolitana Delve into Roman history at Herculaneum Watch stunning sunsets across the bay Enjoy a glass of local limoncello Shop for locally produced handicrafts Join an excursion to colourful Naples, extraordinary Pompeii, the Amalfi Drive or idyllic Capri
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If anywhere might justifiably be described as ‘holiday heaven’, this exquisite corner of Italy, a long-time favourite of Newmarket guests, is it. At the end of the long sweep of the Bay of Naples, past brooding Vesuvius, the ‘Sorrentine peninsula’ overlooks blue waters, the epitome of Mediterranean picture-book perfection. Combining warm days and balmy nights, all the pleasures of sea shore, colourful life and fascinating sights, Sorrento and its neighbours exude southern Italian charm from every pore. Perched upon its cliff-top, surveying the waters below, Sorrento offers everything you could wish for in a memorable stay. On the shore, beneath the town’s colourful streets and tree-shaded squares, two tiny ports are backed by even tinier beaches and several boardwalks dotted with sun-loungers. Harbour-side restaurants are perfect places in which to enjoy long lunches. On the water, pleasure-craft of all shapes and sizes, as well as ritzier launches, island ferries and the occasional cruise ship, add to the colourful scene.
Join locals in the nightly passeggiata along stylish Corso Italia Enjoy long, lazy lunches or a truly delicious ice-cream from a host of gelaterie
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Sorrento
Capri
Positano
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Sorrento By day or by night, delightful Sorrento is the perfect holiday base. Whether you choose to enjoy the hotel’s amenities, or to explore the town, there are many ways to pleasurably pass the time. The focal point of Sorrentine life is the main square Piazza Tasso, colourful and bustling by day, and pedestrianised in the evenings, when the bars and cafés that surround it become a perfect place to watch the locals, dressed in their ‘Sunday best’, enjoying the nightly passeggiata. At the foot of the town, reached by a sloping path and even a lift, the two tiny ports – ancient Marina Grande with its fishing boats, and Marina Piccola, from where the ferry and the hydrofoils ply their busy trade across the Bay – brim with activity. In the parks and gardens of the town, some with views over the Bay, you’ll find lemon and orange trees everywhere, the fruit of the former celebrated in everything from ceramics and linen-ware to limoncello, the deliciously more-ish, but deceptively strong local alcoholic drink.
Sant’ Agata sui Due Golfi So called for the stunning views it enjoys of both the Bay of Naples and the Bay of Salerno, Sant’ Agata flanks the southern shore of the Sorrentine peninsula. Not much larger than a small village, with a few shops and a celebrated ‘fine-dining’ restaurant for foodies, Sant’ Agata is the choice for those who appreciate its proximity to Sorrento – it is just six miles up the picturesque road from the resort – but who like to be away from the bustle and to enjoy the cooler evenings in high summer.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Pompeii & Naples – from £40 • Amalfi Drive – £34 • Countryside Tour – from £46 • Capri – from £89
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Sorrento
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: 3H Hotel Rivage Sorrento
Bed & Breakfast Price from £489
This superior three-star hotel has recently been renovated, and overlooks the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.
3H Hotel Delle Palme Sant’Agata sui due Golfi
Half-Board Price from £590
Set amongst olive and orange groves, in the heart of the village, this hotel has an outdoor swimming pool.
3H Hotel Villa Igea Sorrento
Half-Board Price from £604
Located on a hillside overlooking the Bay of Naples, this family-run hotel is perfect for a relaxing holiday.
3H Hotel Girasole Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello
Half-Board Price from £604
This delightful hotel is located along the Corso Italia, approximately 300 metres from the centre of Sant’ Agnello.
4H Hotel Eliseo Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello
Half-Board Price from £681
This well appointed hotel is five minutes from the sea. An outdoor pool and sun terrace are set in the hotel’s gardens.
4H Hotel Carlton Sorrento
Bed & Breakfast Price from £709
This centrally located hotel with a large pool is just two minutes from Piazza Tasso and the Corso Italia.
4H Hotel Caravel Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello
Half-Board Price from £793
This charming hotel with excellent facilities is close to the lift down to Marinella Beach and is a popular choice.
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Hand-Picked Resort
Montecatini Alto
Tuscany
8 days from
Rest and relaxation in one of the most famous of all the Tuscan spa towns.
AVAILABLE:
May to Oct 2018
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS: • Aberdeen £677 • Bournemouth £699 • Bristol £499 • Durham Tees Valley £699 • East Midlands £499 • Exeter £699 • Gatwick £449 • Humberside £699 • Inverness £699 • Leeds/Bradford £519 • Luton £459 • Manchester £589 • Newquay £699 • Norwich £719 • Stansted £459
INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort
THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel Stroll through Montecatini’s elegant streets Beautiful parks and gardens, featuring ornate fountains, surround the famous spas
Celebrated for the healing properties of its thermal waters, which have long drawn visitors from across the globe, Montecatini, a ‘twin-town’ of ancient hill-top settlement and modern spa below, is a perfect choice for a truly relaxing stay in the heart of Tuscany, with a host of activities in which to pass the time, both within the resort and further afield. Inhabited since prehistoric times, and a strategic stronghold down the ages thanks to its location above the surrounding region, the fortified upper town endured siege and destruction down the centuries, before the 20th century brought prosperity in the form of the development of the lower town. Today the emphasis is firmly upon enjoyment, relaxation and wellness in abundance. As well as the famous spa baths and its many health and beauty practitioners, there are beautiful parks and gardens, a host of stylish shops, countless restaurants, cafés, trattorie and gelaterie to enjoy.
‘Take the waters’, enjoying a host of wellness therapies and beauty treatments Visit ancient, hill-top Montecatini Alto Ride on one of the world’s oldest funicular railways Rent a bicycle, enjoy a game of tennis or round of golf Visit a vineyard for a tasting Look out for musical concerts held in churches and historic buildings Join an optional excursion to Renaissance cradle Florence, to Pisa and Lucca, beautiful Portofino, and journey through the stunning Chianti countryside
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Fontana Tettuccio
Tettuccio Terme, Montecatini
Alto Piazza, Montecatini
Kursaal
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Montecatini Terme Montecatini is also a sightseer’s delight, with the highlight of the lower town several ornate fountains and the grand buildings of the central Viale Verdi, named after the opera composer who was a frequent guest. For the energetic, there are tennis courts, bicycle hire and a golf course to enjoy, and of course a visit should be paid to Montecatini Alto, the upper town reached by one of the world’s oldest funicular railways, where highlights include a choice of excellent outdoor restaurants, a Romanesque church and the ruins of the medieval fortifications. Doing absolutely nothing other than taking in the Tuscan sunshine and surroundings is perfectly acceptable, although no stay in Montecatini is complete without a visit to one of the lower town’s elegant, Belle Époque spas, where various life-enhancing treatments, from mud baths to massages and from beauty therapies to relaxing saunas, are all available. Enquire at your hotel for prices and availability. Beyond the town, the hill-top settlements, rolling, vineyard-dotted, Tuscan hills and the great Renaissance cities of Lucca and Florence await discovery.
3H Hotel Reale Montecatini
Bed & Breakfast Price from £449
This family-owned hotel has a well tended garden with a pool, and offers a rich buffet breakfast, a small bar, a lounge and outdoor terraces. Air-conditioned rooms offer a TV, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Balcony rooms and a half-board upgrade are available for a supplement.
3H Hotel Savi Montecatini
Bed & Breakfast Price from £526
Right on the town’s main shopping street, this hotel is the perfect choice for those looking to enjoy Montecatini’s restaurants and cafés by day and evening. A mix of classical and modern, airconditioned rooms offer satellite TV, a hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.
4H Hotel Manzoni Montecatini
Bed & Breakfast Price from £603
Close to the main thermal baths, this tastefully decorated, completely renovated hotel is dedicated to comfort and relaxation. Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms boast satellite TV, a telephone, hairdryer and safe. Balcony rooms are available for a supplement.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Portofino – £56 • Pisa and Lucca – £61 • Florence – £65 • Volterra – £43
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4H Hotel Columbia Montecatini
Half-Board Price from £708
In the heart of the town, this high quality wellness hotel is newly refurbished in Art Deco style and exudes comfort and charm. Individually, stylishly decorated, airconditioned rooms offer satellite TV, a hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Balcony rooms are available for a supplement.
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Hand-Picked Resort
Alassio
Italian Riviera
8 days from
Enjoy a taste of ‘la dolce vita’ on the Riviera of Flowers.
AVAILABLE:
May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS: • Birmingham £649 • Bristol £629 • Edinburgh £649 • Gatwick £599 • Leeds/Bradford £649 • Liverpool £629 • Luton £599 • Manchester £649 • Stansted £599
INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort
THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel Stroll along the promenade to the tiny port or colourful old town Look for the famous names on the Muretto di Alassio tiled wall Head to the beach on sunny days
One of the most celebrated of all the resorts along Italy’s beautiful Riviera dei Fiori, charming Alassio, set on a sweeping bay between tree-covered hills and the blue waters of the Mediterranean, has been a much-loved hideaway for discerning British visitors down the ages, and boasts a relaxed, restful atmosphere, but with lots to offer the energetic and young at heart. A former favourite of the likes of Edward Lear and Edward Elgar, as well as a host of Italian and international celebrities whose visits are commemorated on the colourful tiles of the famously quirky Muretto di Alassio wall, the resort boasts a superb sandy beach that is a magnet for sun-worshippers and water-sports enthusiasts, a seafront promenade and pier that are perfect for afternoon strolls, and a pedestrianised old town, full of ancient shops, gelateria and cafés, many lining the seemingly endless main street, the Budello. Some delightful formal gardens and fascinating galleries complete the picturesque scene.
Water sports are available for the energetic Check out the colourful shops and gelateria Enjoy a round of golf at the local course Sample the distinctive Ligurian food and wines Warm evenings offer the chance for al fresco dining Explore the towns along the Riviera dei Fiori Join an excursion to exlcusive Santa Marguerita and Portofino, glittering Monte Carlo or the exquisite Cinque Terre villages along the stunning Ligurian coast
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Monte Carlo
Alassio Port
Alassio
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YOUR RESORT:
Alassio In keeping with its reputation as a laid back resort, Alassio offers little in the way of strenuous activity away from the beach, where there are pedalos to rent and more vigorous water-sports on offer. Fishing or sightseeing boat trips are available from the pier and a little ‘tourist train’ plies its way along the promenade and through the town. Golf is available at the nearby course, and a sailing school operates from the port. For most, a stroll along the seafront to the fishing village of Laigueglia, followed by taking a seat on a sun-kissed terrace, is as active as it gets. The streets of the old town, especially the narrow, winding Budello, provide shoppers – and window shoppers – with opportunities to indulge themselves. As so many previous visitors have discovered, Alassio is the perfect place in which to sit back, relax and enjoy a taste of la dolce vita. Long lunches on a sunny terrace, days spent on a deck chair under a shade or curled up with a book by pool or in garden or lounge are all happy preoccupations in this delightful spot. All the colourful delights of the Riviera dei Fiori, including elegant San Remo or bustling Ventimiglia, are short journeys away, and the exclusive enclaves of Portofino and Monte Carlo, and the beautiful Cinque Terre villages can be visited on the excursions.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Portofino – £56 • Monte Carlo – £42 • Cinque Terre – £75
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3H Hotel Tirreno Alassio
Bed & Breakfast Price from £599
Located on the seafront, close to the old fishermen’s quarter, this delightful, welcoming hotel has been recently refurbished. The smart, refurbished, air-conditioned rooms offer TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe and hairdryer. Rooms with a balcony and side sea view are available for a supplement.
3H Hotel Adler Alassio
Bed & Breakfast Price from £613
This family-owned hotel is just 400 yards from the seashore and a five-minute walk from the historic Budello. It offers a wide range of amenities. Bright, modern, air-conditioned rooms offer satellite TV, a hairdryer, balcony and free Wi-Fi. A half-board upgrade is available for a supplement.
3H Hotel Garden Alassio
Half-Board Price from £746
This traditional, welcoming hotel is in a quiet residential setting some 350 yards uphill from the beachfront, and close to the resort centre. It boasts a fine outdoor pool and two sun terraces. Comfortable, simply furnished, air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, hairdryer and a balcony.
4H Hotel Toscana Alassio
Half-Board Price from £851
Just two minutes from the beach and very close to the resort centre, this welcoming hotel offers excellent spa facilities. Air-conditioned rooms are stylishly decorated and offer satellite TV, a telephone, hairdryer, safe, mini-fridge and a balcony.
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Hand-Picked Resort
Kyrenia Harbour
Northern Cyprus
8 days from
Rest and relaxation in an unspoiled corner of Aphrodite’s idyllic isle.
AVAILABLE:
Apr to Jul, Sep to Nov 2018
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS: • Belfast £599 • Birmingham £619 • Bristol £619 • East Midlands £599 • Edinburgh £619 • Gatwick £499 • Glasgow £599 • Leeds/Bradford £579 • Luton £589 • Manchester £619 • Newcastle £579 • Stansted £569
INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort
THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel Stroll along Kyrenia’s picture-postcard-perfect harbour
With its exquisite, horseshoe-shaped harbour ringing blue waters, overlooked by the turrets of its monumental castle, and with its narrow, charming lanes giving way both east and west to a beautiful coastline, all backed by the craggy heights of the Five Finger Mountains, Kyrenia, on Northern Cyprus’ sun-kissed coast, is as delightful a hideaway as any in the Mediterranean. Offering a range of hotels from which to choose, and a warmth of welcome every bit as engaging as its idyllic setting, this unspoiled resort town has grown to become a favourite of those who wish to combine the pleasures of a stay in the sun with a little gentle exploration. A stone’s throw from writer Lawrence Durrell’s beloved Bellapais, with its picture-book Gothic ruins, and within easy reach of historic sites and other beauty spots, Kyrenia is an ideal base for an enjoyable stay.
Explore the monumental castle that surveys the scene, and visit the shipwreck museum Head to the beach on sunny days Boat trips and fishing expeditions sail from the harbour Keen walkers can head into the hills beyond The energetic might snorkel or scuba dive Warm evenings offer the chance for al fresco dining Don’t miss Lawrence Durrell’s beloved Bellapais Join an excursion to divided city Nicosia, fascinating Famagusta or the stunning Karpaz peninsula
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Kyrenia Harbour
Karpaz Peninsula Famagusta
Roman Salamis
Church of Saint George of the Greeks
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YOUR RESORT:
Kyrenia
3H The Ship Inn
When you’re not enjoying the comforts and amenities of your chosen hotel, or exploring the surrounding area, the clear blue waters that fringe the shore provide plenty of opportunities, from pleasure cruises and more serious fishing expeditions to snorkelling and scuba diving and even, for the wildly energetic, the thrill of off-road touring by jeep or all-terrain vehicle. Keen walkers might even head into the seasonally flower-strewn foothills of the nearby Five Finger Mountains.
Kyrenia
Boasting not only the name, but the familiar warmth of an English-style hotel, The Ship Inn is a wonderful home from home, located in a tranquil setting a short distance from the town centre. Air-conditioned rooms offer a TV, telephone, kettle, safe, mini-bar and patio or balcony.
Kyrenia and its surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for lazy days and relaxed evenings, whether spent at the hotel or on a nearby beach, strolling around the handicraft stalls of the covered bazaar or along the harbour or more especially watching the world go by from a seat in one of the numerous cafés and restaurants that line the water’s edge. Within just a few miles of the town – and accessible on foot for keen walkers – the beautiful village of Bellapais, with its ruined abbey, is another idyllic place in which to pass the time.
4H Malpas Hotel
A fascinating corner of the world, with a rich ancient history and an obviously colourful past, Northern Cyprus provides many opportunities for fascinating excursions, whether to its historic cities Nicosia and Famagusta, to the relics of its past at Salamis or Soloi, or into the remote, beautiful Karpaz peninsula.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Kyrenia Harbour & Castle – £23 • St Hilarion Castle & Bellapais Abbey – £26 • Nicosia – £21 • Güzelyurt & Soli ancient city – £29 • Famagusta – £30 • Karpaz Peninsula – £28
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Kyrenia
Bed & Breakfast Price from £499
Half-Board Price from £569
This luxurious hotel – locally rated five stars – offers a wide range of amenities in a stunning location away from the main town. Facilities include a large outdoor pool and a spa. Diamond Court rooms, in the garden annexe, boast free Wi-Fi, a TV, telephone, hairdryer and safe.
4H Acapulco Beach Resort Half-Board Kyrenia Price from £695 This classic large resort hotel is right on the shore, with a full range of leisure amenities. Three seasonal restaurants, including one beach-side, bars, lounges and a casino add to the fun of a stay here. Well appointed, air-conditioned rooms have a TV, safe, mini-bar, hairdryer and 24-hour room service.
4H Arkin Colony Hotel Bed & Breakfast Kyrenia Price from £821 This hotel offers old world charm and modern comfort, including an al fresco à la carte terrace restaurant, a main restaurant, an outdoor roof-top pool, a seasonal shuttle bus to a private beach and a casino. Beautifully appointed, air-conditioned rooms offer TV, telephone, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, safe, mini-bar and room service.
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Hand-Picked Resort
Porecˇ
Poreč, Croatia
8 days from
Stay in a Croatian idyll on the shores of the blue Adriatic.
AVAILABLE:
May to Sep 2018
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS: • Birmingham £509 • Bristol £519 • Durham Tees Valley £649 • Edinburgh £549 • Gatwick £479 • Humberside £659 • Isle of Man £729 • Jersey £669 • Leeds/Bradford £559 • Luton £489 • Manchester £569 • Newquay £759 • Norwich £759 • Stansted £469
INCLUDES: Hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort
THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel Dip into clear blue waters from small beaches and hidden coves Stroll into town on the pretty wooded coastal paths
Tantalisingly set on the sun-blessed west coast of the triangular peninsular that is the Croatian province of Istria, Porec ˇ is every inch the modern, stylish holiday resort, yet one which – thanks to the way in which the hotels have been thoughtfully laid out along the beautiful wooded shoreline to the north and south of the town – has retained much of its Mediterranean charm. Dominated by its Venetian bell-tower and the imposing UNESCO-listed Basilica of Euphrasius, Porec ˇ is a handsome sight, jutting out into the water, with its ancient promenade and busy marina backed by stout houses, beyond which a maze of cobbled streets bustles by day and balmy evening. Sometimes known by its Italianate name of Parenzo, there is much in Porec ˇ to remind one of the resorts that lie across the Gulf of Venice, in the local pasta- and fished-based cuisine, in the Istrian dialect, and especially in the nightly version of the passeggiata.
Climb to the UNESCO-listed Basilica of Euphrasius Wander the narrow, Roman-grid streets of the old town Check out the stalls of the colourful market Enjoy a game of tennis – it’s Croatia’s national pastime Boat trips and fishing expeditions sail from the harbour Join an excursion to incomparable Venice, Slovenia’s Postojna Caves, Roman Pula and the stunning Lim Fjord
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Rovinj
Rovinj Lim Fjord
Venice
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YOUR RESORT:
Poreč A succession of small, pebbly beaches and quiet coves offer plenty of opportunities for swimming, while off shore, more active water sports are available for those keen to try them. The busy marina is home to scores of pleasure craft, while along the main harbour jetty that fronts the promenade, fishing boats and larger day boats offer the attractions of a day at sea. Tennis players will feel especially at home, since the sport is Croatia’s favourite pastime. Centred on the bustling Liberty Square, Porec ˇ offers plenty to do by day and especially in the evening, when the Roman grid of narrow, pretty streets is thronged with visitors and locals alike. Pass the time by watching the world go by from a seat in a pavement café, shop - or window shop – in the town or in the market that lines the marina, or simply stroll aimlessly in this delightful place, taking in the wonderful atmosphere. The town is best approached via the pretty coastal paths that wind through the surrounding woods, although to make life easier for the less energetic, regular ‘tourist trains’ run along the shoreline. During your stay in Porec ˇ you can choose to join a selection of excursions to get to know a little more of Croatia and neighbouring Slovenia.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Pula & Rovinj – £71 • Brijuni Islands National Park – £89 • Venice – £85 • Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle – £76 • Istrian Boat Cruise – £40
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3H Hotel Laguna Gran Vista Half-Board Porecˇ Price from £469 This hotel is set outside of the town, but just 100 metres from a beautiful pebbly beach and open sea. This modern hotel overlooks the turquoise sea, boasts an outdoor pool, terrace, lounges, restaurant and cocktail bar. Modern, air-conditioned rooms offer a TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi and a hairdryer.
3H Hotel Laguna Mediteran Half-Board Porecˇ Price from £530 This popular hotel is set in woodland, just two minutes from the shore and small beach. Offering a range of amenities, this hotel boasts an outdoor, seawater pool, sun loungers and free Wi-Fi. Brightly decorated, air-conditioned rooms offer a TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and safe (payable locally).
4H Hotel Laguna Molindrio Half-Board Porecˇ Price from £579 Just 300 metres from the pebbly beach, overlooking the Zelena Lagoon and surrounded by green parks, this hotel is the perfect choice for a relaxing stay. Well appointed, air-conditioned rooms offer room service, a hairdryer, mini-bar (extra charge), safe, TV, free Wi-Fi and telephone.
4H Grand Hotel Palazzo Bed & Breakfast Porecˇ Price from £828 This truly grand hotel, in the heart of the town, built a century ago to offer style and elegance to the wealthy, offers old world charm and modern comforts. Luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned rooms offer a TV, telephone, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi, safe and mini-bar (extra charge). Half-Board available for a supplement
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Edinburgh
Loch Lomond
Edinburgh Tattoo
Loch Lomond & the Edinburgh Tattoo
4 days from
£489
The best of Scotland in four days! Two vibrant cities, the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo and the shimmering beauty of Loch Lomond. AVAILABLE: Aug 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Take your seat on the Castle Esplanade to see the famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (upgrade tickets available) • Enjoy a boat trip on shimmering Loch Lomond • A tour of the glorious Trossachs National Park • A short guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh • Spend time exploring lively, cosmopolitan Glasgow • Experience the remarkable Falkirk Wheel (entrance payable locally) • Three nights’ carefully chosen bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the Park Hotel, Kilmarnock • Three-course evening meals at the hotel on days one and three • Return flights to Glasgow
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £499 • Bristol £499 • Gatwick £499 • Heathrow £529 • Luton £499 • Southampton £559 • Stansted £489
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £102
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Join us, and experience for yourself the world-famous Royal Military Tattoo, held on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, as well as enjoying a day trip to serene Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and time spent exploring majestic Edinburgh and cosmopolitan Glasgow. An unforgettable day in the Scottish capital Edinburgh begins with a short, guided orientation tour, taking in elegant Prince’s Street and the Walter Scott monument, Holyrood Palace and the historic Royal Mile. After an afternoon at leisure, take your seat for the evening performance of the Tattoo, enjoying a soul-stirring, magical blend of music, dance and military pageantry, massed pipes and drums, dancers and display teams from around the world, and the finale of a lone piper on the battlements, silhouetted against the darkening sky. A day in the Trossachs National Park, including an hour-long cruise on Loch Lomond’s sparkling waters, a journey through spectacular Trossachs’ scenery, and a visit to the iconic, 35-metre-high Falkirk Wheel, the world’s first rotating boat lift, connecting the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde, completes a wonderful summertime break.
YOUR HOTEL: The Park Hotel Kilmarnock
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This attractive, modern hotel, adjacent to Kilmarnock’s Rugby Park stadium, is a 10 -15 minute walk from the historic town centre, and offers excellent accommodation and friendly service, as well as a coffee shop, restaurant and bistro. A health suite (complimentary for guests), free Wi-Fi and well-appointed rooms with TV and tea/coffee-maker, add to the pleasure.
Giant’s Causeway
The Big Fish Statue, Donegal Quay
Titanic Belfast Experience © Titanic Belfast
Belfast & the Titanic Experience
4 days from
£309
The story of the birth of the world’s most famous liner is unveiled in one of Europe’s fastest-changing, fascination-packed cities. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Admission to the spectacular Titanic Belfast Experience • A fascinating half-day guided tour of Belfast and its major landmarks • The opportunity to join an optional tour of the beautiful Antrim Coast and to visit the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway • Three nights’ carefully chosen bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at the Ibis Hotel, Belfast City Centre or, for a supplement, at the Ramada Encore, Belfast City Centre • Return flights to Belfast
An included visit to the glittering Titanic Belfast Experience is the highlight of this popular break that also includes a guided tour of the vibrant city and a chance to explore the surrounding Antrim coast and countryside. Your friendly tour manager will bring to life the city’s turbulent past, thriving present and future hopes, on a tour that will include major landmarks like City Hall, Queen’s University, Stormont Castle, the celebrated Peace Wall, the famous political murals and the regenerated docks area, home to the breathtaking Titanic Quarter. Set on the site where the ill-fated liner was built, the Titanic Belfast Experience is a state-of-the-art multi-media presentation following the ship from its conception to its rediscovery in 1985, and is an unforgettable experience. An optional excursion to the Antrim Coast, with its fabled Nine Glens and Giant’s Causeway, completes the break.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £319 • Bristol £329 • East Midlands £379 • Gatwick £319 • Heathrow £379 • Leeds/Bradford £379 • Liverpool £309 • Luton £309 • Manchester £319 • Newcastle £319 • Southampton £389 • Stansted £309
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
• Glens of Antrim & Giant’s Causeway – £27
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £81
Ibis Hotel Belfast City Centre
HHH
Price from £309
This hotel is located close to the city’s shopping districts and within walking distance of the Titanic Quarter. Rooms are simple and modern with Wi-Fi and a TV and there’s a 24-hour restaurant and bar.
Ramada Encore Belfast City Centre
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Price from £363
Located in the Cathedral Quarter, this comfortable hotel includes amenities such as a restaurant, a lounge with free Wi-Fi and lifts. Guest rooms are contemporary in style and have flat-screen TVs.
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Parma
Rocca della Guaita, San Marino
Bologna
Bologna, Ravenna & Parma
6 days from
£669
Italy’s Renaissance glories, tasty Parma delicacies, and one of Europe’s smallest countries, discovered and explored. AVAILABLE: Sep 2017, Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover and explore Ferrara, Renaissance home to the Dukes of Este • A walking tour of Bologna brings to life the capital of the Emilia province • Foodies will enjoy tastings of Parmigiano–Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegar* on visits to local producers • See the famed mosaics in UNESCO-listed Ravenna • Visit tiny San Marino, one of the world’s smallest republics • Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two dinners, at the Hotel Orologio, Ferrara • Return flights to Italy
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £779 • Bristol £699 • East Midlands £729 • Edinburgh £739 • Gatwick £669 • Heathrow £719 • Manchester £749 • Stansted £669
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £98 *2017 ITINERARY UPDATE: In 2017 we visit a Parma ham specialist instead of a balsamic vinegar producer.
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Based in Renaissance gem Ferrara, one of Italy’s most colourful and enthralling cities, this wonderful tour includes visits to glorious Bologna, hill-top San Marino and former Roman port Ravenna, with its world-famous mosaics. You’ll also discover foodie meccas Modena and Parma, with a chance to taste locally produced delicacies. Highlights include a fascinating walking tour of Ferrara’s fortified old town, and a guided walking tour of Bologna, with its Gothic San Francesco church and great sweeping Piazza Maggiore and Piazza del Nettuno with its famous fountain. The mouth-watering market stalls of the Via Clavature reflect the city’s gourmet reputation, which you can experience in the city’s vast choice of restaurants, bars and cafés. Food-lovers will enjoy an excursion to Parma, and to Modena’s historic produce market – a highlight of a walking tour of tenor Luciano Pavarotti’s former hometown. The tour is completed with visits to majestic Ravenna, home to some of the world’s finest Byzantine mosaics, found in no less than eight UNESCO World Heritage sites dotted around the city, and to historic San Marino, the world’s fifth-smallest country.
YOUR HOTEL: Hotel Orologio Ferrara
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Set just outside the ancient walls of the city, with easy access into the narrow streets that witness the nightly passeggiata, this welcoming hotel is a perfect touring base.
Limone
Verona
Venice
Venice, Verona & the Wonders of Lake Garda
8 days from
£579
An idyllic corner of the world and two of Europe’s most fascinating, enthralling and historic cities, brought thrillingly to life. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend a week on the sun-kissed shores of glorious Lake Garda • Enjoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima • Discover the glories of Roman Verona, city of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ • Journey through the majestic Dolomite mountains • Enjoy a ‘Grand Circular Tour’ of Lake Garda • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Angelini, Torbole (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Aberdeen £799 (2018 only) • Belfast £699 (2018 only) • Birmingham £659 • Bournemouth £839 (2018 only) • Bristol £659 • Cardiff £659 (2018 only) • Durham Tees Valley £829 • East Midlands £689 • Edinburgh £679 • Exeter £920 • Gatwick £579 • Heathrow £669 • Humberside £879 • Inverness £899 • Isle of Man £899 (2018 only) • Jersey £919 • Liverpool £649 • Luton £599 • Manchester £659 • Newquay £799 (2018 only) • Norwich £849 • Southampton £689 (2018 only) • Stansted £599
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £119 Please note: For a full list of available hotels for this escorted tour please visit our website.
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Based in a choice of hotels on Lake Garda, with plenty of time for rest and relaxation, this escorted holiday includes four guided excursions taken in the company of our tour manager. Choose from a range of hotels in delightful Malcesine, popular Torbole or bustling Limone. Enjoy a Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda, then visit charming Verona, the historic city of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. A day in Venice includes a walking tour, while the last included tour heads into the crags and passes of the majestic Dolomites.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Angelini Torbole
HHH
Price from £579
This family-run hotel is close to the lake and a ten-minute walk from the centre. All bedrooms have a balcony.
Drago Hotel Malcesine/Brenzone
HHH
Price from £636
This stylish hotel is next to the lake, about three miles south of Malcesine. There is a restaurant and outdoor swimming pool.
Hotel Rely Malcesine/Brenzone
HHH
Price from £643
Located south of Malcesine, this hotel has a restaurant, outdoor pool and terrace. All the bedrooms have a balcony/terrace.
Hotel Royal Village* Limone
HHHH
Price from £640
Just a downhill walk to the lake, this hotel has three pools, three restaurants and three evenings’ entertainment. *Complimentary local wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water are served with dinner.
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Capri
Amphitheatre, Pompeii
Capri
Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast
8 days from
£750
Discover the charm and warm hospitality of the Neapolitan Riviera, one of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured corners. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, May to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend a week in the blissful surroundings of the Neapolitan Riviera • Visit the extraordinary ruins of Roman Pompeii • Discover and explore colourful, historic Naples • Enjoy a full day on the enchanting Isle of Capri • Journey along the famous Amalfi Drive, one of Europe’s most scenic coastal roads • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Delle Palme, Sant’ Agata (hotel upgrades available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Aberdeen £965 • Bristol £770 • East Midlands £770 • Exeter £1,015 • Gatwick £750 • Humberside £1,015 • Inverness £965 • Liverpool £770 • Luton £750 • Manchester £770 • Norwich £1,015 • Stansted £750
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Countryside Tour - £47
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £147
Based in a choice of excellent hotels close to the famous resort of Sorrento, above the blue bay of Naples, this everpopular holiday includes three wonderful guided excursions. Experience historic Naples and discover the ruins of Pompeii, where Roman time stands still; spend a day on the enchanting Isle of Capri, beloved haunt of artists and writers, and sit back in wonderment as you enjoy the breathtaking drive along the fabled Amalfi Coast, overlooking glorious scenes of picture-postcard perfection.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Delle Palme Sant’ Agata
HHH
Price from £750
This hotel with an outdoor pool is located in Sant’ Agata, six miles from Sorrento, to which a regular bus service operates.
Hotel Girasole
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Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £764
One kilometre from Sorrento’s centre, this hotel has a stunning garden surrounding the pool.
Hotel Eliseo
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Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £841
Close to the centre of Sant’ Agnello and five minutes from the sea, this hotel has well-appointed rooms with a balcony.
Hotel Caravel
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Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £953
This hotel is close to the lift to Marinella Beach and amenities include an outdoor pool, sun terrace and roof-top terrace.
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Douro Valley
Santiago de Compostela
River Douro, Porto
8 days from
£549
Hidden Portugal
Discover a delightful corner of Portugal far removed from the Algarve’s manicured golf-courses and holiday resorts, and brimming with fascination and interest. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover Portugal’s vibrant second city Oporto, in its splendid setting above the River Douro • Pay a visit to a port wine lodge • Journey along the scenic Costa Verde • Explore the Vinho Verde vineyards and discover historic Ponte de Lima’s ancient Roman bridge • Explore the historic fishing towns of Póvoa de Varzim and Vila do Conde • Guided visits to Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima in the northern Minho region • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Estalagem Santo André, Póvoa de Varzim or, for a supplement, at the four-star Axis Vermar Beach Hotel, Póvoa de Varzim • Return flights to Oporto
Based in a choice of excellent hotels close to the historic Costa Verde fishing town of Póvoa de Varzim, beautifully set on the glorious Atlantic coast, this hugely popular holiday includes three guided excursions – to Oporto, along the coast and into the northern Minho region – as well as opportunities, on further optional tours, to explore the vineyards of the Douro Valley, historic former capital Braga, and Spain’s stunning pilgrimage shrine at Santiago de Compostela. Explore the hillsides above the beautiful River Douro, after which you will visit a famous wine lodge. There’s also an included visit to the Minho region, taking in the seaside town of Viana do Castelo and through the Vinho Verde vineyards to the market town of Ponte de Lima, and on to Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda Geres.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Estalagem Santo André Póvoa de Varzim
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Price from £549
• Birmingham £589 • Bristol £569 • Gatwick £549 • Luton £549 • Manchester £549 • Stansted £549
This hotel, which in our opinion is of a superior three-star standard, is beside a sandy beach and approx. two miles from the town centre. There is a bus service close by into the centre of the town.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Axis Vermar Beach Hotel
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM:
• Douro Valley and Régua – from £40 • Barcelos & Braga – from £20 • Santiago de Compostela – from £30
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £112
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Póvoa de Varzim
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Price from £584
Located next to the beach in the town centre, this hotel has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a bar, lounge and restaurant with glorious sea views. Air-conditioned rooms have a hairdryer, mini-bar and TV.
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EurostarTM also available
Lavender Field, Provence
White Horses, Camargue
Pont d’Avignon
Avignon, Provence & the Camargue
7 days from
£499
Uncover the historic cities, stunning hilltop villages and sun-kissed countryside of the idyllic southern land of Provence. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a walking tour of ancient Avignon • Enter the Palais des Papes and see the famous ‘Pont d’Avignon’ • Discover Provençal jewels Aix and seaside Cassis • Roman Arles is gateway to the wild Camargue • Six nights’ carefully chosen bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the Ibis Avignon Centre, Pont de l’Europe (upgrade hotel available for a supplement on 2018 dates only) • Return Eurostar™ travel from London to Avignon or return flights to Nice or Marseille
TRAVEL BY EUROSTAR™ DIRECT FROM LONDON. PRICES FROM: • St Pancras International £499
Based in historic Avignon, the fabled ‘City of the Popes’, this escorted holiday offers opportunities to experience a gorgeous, sun-kissed land bathed in scents of Mediterranean perfumes and Provençal cuisine. With included visits to exquisite Aix, the ‘City of a Thousand Fountains’, picture-book Cassis, Roman Arles and the wild Camargue, and some marvellous optional excursions, this is a perfect introduction to what for many is the most beautiful region of all France. Included tours bring to life Avignon, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, Aix-en-Provence, with its famous cours Mirabeau ‘grand boulevard’, the idyllic seaside resort of Cassis, great Arles, once the capital of Roman Gaul, with its vast Les Arènes arena, and the untamed landscape of the Camargue, its white horses, black bulls and flocks of flamingos.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Ibis Avignon Centre Pont de l’Europe
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Price from £499
• Bristol £609 • Edinburgh £589 • Gatwick £519 • Heathrow £639 • Liverpool £589 • London City £639 • Luton £549 • Manchester £629 • Stansted £549
Located opposite the city ramparts and within reach of the Pont d’Avignon and Palais des Papes, this hotel has a modern bar, breakfast terrace and air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi, telephone and TV.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Mercure Avignon Centre*
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• Nimes & Montpellier – from £40 • Luberon Mountains – from £36
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £174 *Please note: On 19 May, 16 June & 15 September 2018 the upgrade hotel will be the four-star Mercure Pont D’Avignon Centre. For more information please see our website.
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Palais des Papes
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Price from £849
In the heart of Avignon, close to the Popes Palace and Pont d’Avignon, this hotel has a bar and restaurant. Comfortable rooms offer air-conditioning, a TV, hairdryer, safe, tea/coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi.
Montserrat
Gaudí‘s House
Palau Nacional, Barcelona
Barcelona, Montserrat & the Pyrenees
6 days from
£519
The excitement of one of Europe’s ‘must-see’ cities, Gaudí masterpieces, Catalonia’s spiritual home, and contrasts of wild coast and mountains. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a guided tour of wonderful Olympic city Barcelona • See Gaudí ’s monumental Sagrada Familia • Journey to the sacred mountain-top shrine at Montserrat • Enjoy a scenic journey through the Catalan Pyrenees • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Caprici Verd Hotel, Santa Susanna • Return flights to Barcelona or Girona
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £579 • Bournemouth £619 • Bristol £569 • East Midlands £579 • Edinburgh £589 • Gatwick £529 • Glasgow £579 • Liverpool £549 • Luton £519 • Manchester £559 • Newcastle £589 • Stansted £539
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Girona – from £26
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £95
Based in a fine resort hotel on Spain’s rugged coast, this wonderful holiday to Spain’s fascinating northeast corner includes a guided visit to the enthralling, stylish Olympic city of Barcelona, with its irrepressible vitality and its heart-stopping sights. After an introductory tour you’re free to explore for the rest of the day. Discover Gaudí’s Modernista architecture, explore the medieval Barri Gotic quarter, the famous avenue La Rambla, or the busy central square of Plaza Catalunya. In the company of our tour manager you’ll also visit the sacred hill-top monastery of Montserrat, Catalonia’s spiritual symbol, which is accessible by winding road, rack railway or cable car. A delightful leisurely escorted drive through the Catalan Pyrenees is also included. Crossing the border into France you’ll visit famously sunny Font-Romeu-Oreillo, the walled town of Villefranche de Conflent and Perpignan. There’s plenty of time to enjoy the hotel’s amenities and surroundings or take an optional excursion to discover historic walled Girona with an included guided walking tour which introduces this typically Catalan city.
YOUR HOTEL: Caprici Verd Hotel Santa Susanna
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Situated on the seafront and a short stroll from the town centre, this modern hotel has rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, balcony and a telephone. Leisure facilities include a spa pool, indoor and outdoor pools and a restaurant. The hotel also offers evening entertainment.
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Porto Moniz
Church Nossa Senhora do Monte, Funchal
Funchal Botanical Gardens
8 days from
£699
Madeira Discovered
All the colourful wonders of the fabled ‘Garden Isle’, with included excursions to bring it to glorious life. AVAILABLE: Oct & Nov 2017, Feb to Apr, Oct & Nov 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a week of gentle exploration on the verdant ‘Garden Isle’ • Get to know Madeira’s colourful capital Funchal • The city’s Botanical Gardens are a joyous sight • Discover local flavours on an included espetada evening • Explore Western Madeira, with its soaring cliffs and picturesque sea-side settlements • Eastern Madeira is dotted with traditional ‘A-frame’ cottages • Seven nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Orquidea, Funchal (upgraded board bases and hotels are available for a supplement) • Return flights to Funchal
Off the coast of Africa, in the Atlantic’s blue waters, lies one of the world’s most beautiful islands, a sun-blessed, lush, green sub-tropical paradise, home to one of the most vibrant and profound collections of exotic, colourful flora on Earth, and a perfect, relaxing holiday haven. This fully escorted holiday, with its included tours of island capital, Funchal and its Botanical Gardens, of picturesque fishing village Camara de Lobos and the forested east, is a wonderful way to get to know this truly delightful corner of the globe.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Orquidea Funchal
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Price from £699
This hotel is set a few minutes’ from the city centre, and offers air-conditioned rooms with a hairdryer and cable TV. In addition to the popular Bar Zero there is a restaurant, sundeck and free Wi-Fi area.
Hotel Raga* Funchal Lido
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Price from £814
• Birmingham £749 • Bristol £699 • East Midlands £749 • Gatwick £699 • Glasgow £749 • Leeds/Bradford £759 • Manchester £709 • Newcastle £779
Overlooking the city’s famous port and the Atlantic Ocean, Hotel Raga has an outdoor pool, two restaurants and three bars. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Spacious rooms have a balcony.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Hotel Vidamar Resort
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £135
This hotel is a short walk from the centre, and has pools, a spa, restaurants, bars and an activity programme. Air-conditioned rooms boast TV, balcony or terrace, tea/ coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi.
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• Nun’s Valley & Toboggan Ride – from £42 • Levada Walk – from £28 • Jeep Safari – from £38
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Funchal Lido
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Price from £964
*Hotel Raga is offered on an All-Inclusive ‘Lite’ basis, which means breakfast, lunch and dinner are included with soft or alcoholic drinks with lunch and dinner.
Mdina
Marsaxlokk, Malta
Valletta, Malta
Valletta, Mdina & the Wonders of Malta
8 days from
£589
One of the Mediterranean’s most historic and welcoming islands, together with its exquisite sister, brought to life. AVAILABLE: Oct to Dec 2017, Mar, Apr, Oct to Dec 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a week of rest, relaxation, exploration and Maltese hospitality • Get to know Malta’s historic capital, Valletta, one of the world’s greatest natural anchorages • Spend a day on fascinating sister island Gozo • Explore the island’s interior, including historic Mosta and ‘silent city’ Mdina • Valletta’s ‘Three Cities’ were home to the Knights of St John • Enjoy an evening in a traditional restaurant • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Santana, Qawra or, for a supplement at the San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Qawra • Return flights to Malta
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £629 • East Midlands £669 • Gatwick £589 • Heathrow £639 • Liverpool £629 • Luton £599 • Manchester £649 • Newcastle £659 • Stansted £619
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £70
Blessed year-round with an agreeable climate and boasting one of the world’s most spectacular natural harbours, Malta exudes fascination, interest, a relaxed Mediterranean air and a warm welcome for British visitors. Our escorted tours combine the best of the island with the chance to enjoy the charms of a highly favoured holiday haven. The holiday is based in Qawra, on the quieter side of St Paul’s Bay, with its sea-front bars, cafés and sandy beach. Included excursions take in historic island capital Valletta, with its fortified Auberge de Castille and Upper Barracca Gardens, smaller, greener, sister isle Gozo, visiting capital Victoria and the fascinating ‘Inland Sea’ at Dwerja, and the Grand Harbour’s historic ‘Three Cities’. The chance to discover Mdina, the ancient, fortified former capital with its spectacular rampart views and its narrow stone-built streets, completes a wonderful stay.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Santana Qawra
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Price from £589
This hotel is close to the seafront promenade, offers sweeping views from its roof-top terrace, and has an indoor pool and spa. Rooms have balconies. A drinks package is available for a supplement.
San Antonio Hotel & Spa* Qawra
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Price from £673
This modern wellness hotel offers indoor and outdoor pools, a terrace and a Moroccan-style spa and gym (treatments payable locally). All the spacious, wellequipped rooms have a balcony.
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*Drinks are included with dinner.
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NEW – Travel by Rail
Glenfinnan Monument
© Strathspey Steam Railway
Glenfinnan viaduct © VisitBritain/VisitScotland
The Ultimate Scottish Railway Experience
7 ? days from
£xxx £839
Travel by overnight sleeper to the Highlands and enjoy four unforgettable railway journeys, including two by steam, through some of the world’s finest scenery. AVAILABLE:
This very special holiday includes journeys on four of Scotland’s most famous routes and is the perfect way to get to see and experience the beauty of the Highlands.
May, Jun, Aug to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Return rail journey from Fort William to Mallaig on the famous Jacobite steam train • Journey through the Spey Valley on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway • Enjoy the Far North railway line from Inverness to Helmsdale • Experience one of the ‘Great Railways of the World’ on the Inverness to Kyle line • Visit the fascinating Timespan Heritage Centre • Learn about the art of whisky making on a tour of a distillery (entrance payable locally) • Two nights on the Caledonian Sleeper service from Euston or Crewe to Inverness in a standard 2 berth compartment • Four nights’ dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the three-star Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore
OVERNIGHT RAIL SERVICE. PRICES FROM: • Crewe £839 • London Euston £839
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
• CairnGorm Mountain Railway – £14.50 (adults), £13.00 (senior citizens)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £104 Please note: The Inverness to Helmsdale and Inverness to Kyle lines are both scheduled Scot Rail services using diesel powered engines.
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Begin by boarding the overnight sleeper to Inverness, from London Euston or Crewe – a journey conjuring up the romance of the ‘Golden Age of Rail Travel’. The Scottish railway experience begins with the celebrated Jacobite steam train, the Hogwarts Express of Harry Potter fame, on an 84-mile round trip on the dramatic West Highland Line, with highlights including the Glenfinnan Viaduct and Monument, Loch Shiel, Morar’s white sands and remote Mallaig, with its Heritage Centre and world-renowned kippers. Enjoy ScotRail’s scenic North Line to Helmsdale, and a journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway through the Cairngorm National Park, with the chance to enjoy an optional ride on Scotland’s only mountain railway, before the peerless ‘Great Railway Journey’ from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh. The return overnight sleeper trip completes the adventure.
YOUR HOTEL & INCLUDED OVERNIGHT SERVICE: The Caledonian Sleeper Service
nights 1 & 6
Current standard class accommodation includes a bunk bed, washbasin, towels and complimentary sleep pack. Future services will offer further options, which may attract a supplement (we will supply details when known).
The Highlander Hotel
nights 2-5
Newtonmore
Set in delightful Spey Valley village, this modern hotel offers restaurant, bar and bedrooms in blocks a short walk away.
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Tobermory
Rothesay gardens
Duart Castle, Mull
Island Hopping Along Scotland’s West Coast
8 ? days from
£xxx £929
Enoy a wonderfully leisurely journey from Glasgow to Inverness with its timeless land and seascapes, as you visit four very different islands. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jul & Sep* 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A day on the Isle of Arran, ‘Scotland in Miniature’ • A visit to the Gothic wonder of Mount Stuart House • Visits to historic Inveraray and the lively resort of Oban • Time to explore the inner Hebridean island of Mull • Journeys taking in the Kyles of Bute and the remote Ardnamurchan peninsular • Time to enjoy enchanting Iona, Cradle of Scottish Christianity • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at hotels in Ayr, Inveraray, Craignure and Newtonmore • Outbound flights to Glasgow, returning from Inverness* • All ferry crossings as detailed
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £989 • Bristol £929 • Gatwick £939 • Heathrow £989 • Luton £929 • Manchester £989
SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS: from £189 *Please note: In the Autumn this itinerary will operate in reverse. You will fly into Inverness and return from Glasgow. You will stay at the Hallmark Hotel, Irvine on nights 6-7.
Sparkling lochs, white-sand beaches, soaring mountains and heather-clad moorlands, combined with a pace of life most of us have forgotten ever existed, make this holiday, which includes tours of Arran, the fabled Mull of Kintyre, Bute’s remarkable Mount Stuart House, Mull’s pretty, colourful Tobermory and sacred Iona, a joy to experience. The scenic Kyles of Bute, bustling Inveraray, Western Isles gateway Oban, and rugged Fort William and the glorious Spey Valley complete a not-to-be-missed Scottish odyssey.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Mercure Hotel
nights 1-2
Ayr
This modern three-star hotel, with views to Arran, offers comfortable bedrooms and a good restaurant and bar.
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
nights 3-4
Inveraray
On the banks of Loch Fyne, with stunning views, this hotel is close to Inveraray’s centre, and offers superb facilities.
Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
nights 5-6
Craignure
This hotel is set on the Sound of Mull, with shore-side gardens, a spa and leisure club, restaurant and a well-stocked whisky bar.
Highlander Hotel
night 7
Newtonmore
Set in delightful Spey Valley village, this modern hotel offers restaurant, bar and bedrooms in blocks a short walk away.
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Monte Carlo
Cinque Terre
Portofino
Italian Riviera, Monte Carlo & the Cinque Terre
8 days from
£799
Experience a taste of the ‘La Dolce Vita’ in some of the most celebrated reaches of the sun-kissed, flower-strewn Mediterranean shores. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend seven nights above the shores of the blue Mediterranean • Enjoy some relaxed days at leisure at the comfortable hotel • Soak up the sun on the hotel’s beach or stroll the seafront promenade, with its gardens and pretty squares • Discover Santa Margherita Ligure’s stunning bay • Pay a visit to chic Portofino, one of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive locales • Discover glittering Monte Carlo • Explore the beautiful villages and coves of the exquisite Cinque Terre, or ‘five lands’ • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star hillside Hotel Acqua Novella in Spotorno • Return flights to Nice
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £839 • Bristol £829 • Edinburgh £839 • Gatwick £799 • Leeds/Bradford £839 • Liverpool £829 • Luton £799 • Manchester £839 • Stansted £799
SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS: £147 *Please note: At the beginning and end of the season, certain facilities at the hotel and beach may not be available.
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This holiday combines the rest and relaxation of a hotel boasting its own private sandy beach, with included excursions that take in some of the northern Mediterranean’s most sparkling jewels. From your comfortable base overlooking a blue bay and an offshore islet, the first of the included excursions takes in elegant Santa Margherita Ligure, with its gardens and piazzas, before you board a boat for a trip along the coast to discover ultra-chic watering-hole Portofino, then finally plush Rapallo, one-time writers’ retreat. The second included tour heads west to Monaco, the Monte Carlo of casino, Formula 1™ and super-yacht fame, and home to the Raniers’ Palais Princier, while the third unveils the delights of the Cinque Terre, a quintet of ancient villages squeezed into a series of tiny coves, clinging to forested cliffs, and surrounded by vineyards. With plenty of time to enjoy the delights of your Mediterranean home-from-home, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or a stroll along the seafront promenade, heading to the private beach or simply curling up with a good book, this is a perfect way to discover a truly stunning corner of the world.
YOUR HOTEL: Hotel Acqua Novella Spotorno
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Set above its own sandy beach, this fourstar hotel, a 20-minute stroll from the centre of Spotorno, boasts an outdoor pool and terrace restaurant, comfortable, well-equipped rooms, free Wi-Fi and a small fitness area.
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Isla
Bilbao City
San Sebastian
Bilbao, San Sebastian & the Vineyards of Rioja
8 days from
£649
Glorious Basque Country, some of Europe’s finest resorts and one of its most famous wine-producing regions, uncorked for your pleasure. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend seven nights in Isla on the Cantabrian Coast • Guided tour of San Sebastian taking in the city’s parks, beaches and sights • Sample San Sebastian’s legendary pintxos tapas • Guided tour of great Basque city Bilbao • Entrance to the glittering Guggenheim Museum • Explore La Rioja, Spain’s famed wine-producing region • Visit Haro, with its historic bodegas, and enjoy a wine-tasting • Santo Domingo de la Calzada is on the famed Camino pilgrims’ trail • Discover elegant Santander and fashionable Biarritz, on optional excursions • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Isla Bella Spa, Isla or, for a supplement, at the Hotel Olimpo, Isla • Return flights to Bilbao
Based in charming ‘Blue Flag’ resort Isla, with its pristine beaches, this holiday includes visits to San Sebastian, Bilbao and La Rioja, home to some of Spain’s most celebrated wines. From your resort base, journey first to exquisite San Sebastian, one of Europe’s finest coastal resorts, to explore the labyrinthine Old Town, sample the famous pintxos tapas and then take in La Concha. A second included excursion is to Basque capital Bilbao, where the ancient, elegant Old Town contrasts with the thoroughly modern, titanium-clad Museo Guggenheim, entrance to which is included. A third included tour introduces the historic, wineproducing Rioja region, and opportunities to take in exquisite St Jean de Luz, fabled Biarritz, and regional capital Santander.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Isla Bella Spa Isla
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Price from £649
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This centrally located, family-run hotel offers direct access to the beach and wonderful views. Facilities include Wi-Fi, a spa, restaurant, bar and lounge, and airconditioned bedrooms.
• Bristol £679 • Edinburgh £709 • Gatwick £649 • Heathrow £729 • Manchester £659 • Stansted £649
Hotel Olimpo Isla
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
This family-run hotel, a pleasant walk from the town centre, boasts magnificent views of the sea or surrounding mountains, an outdoor pool (mid-June–mid-September), fitness centre, gardens, restaurant, and well-equipped, air-conditioned bedrooms.
• Biarritz – £47 • Santander – £26
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Price from £789
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EurostarTM also available
Rhine Valley by rail
Cologne
View of the Rhine
Rhine Valley Rail & River Discovery
6 ? days from
£xxx £619
Discover and explore the beautiful Rhineland’s historic riverside towns by train and river cruiser on this tremendous value, relaxed escorted tour. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Learn the story of the ‘Bridge at Remagen’ • Journey by rail to famous wine town Rüdesheim • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge beneath the Lorelei • Visit Rhine jewel Sankt Goar • Board the Vulkan Express and journey through the Brohl Valley • Rail journey to Rhineland capital Cologne • A walking tour of Cologne city centre • Enjoy views of Cologne from the water on a river cruise • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Pinger, Remagen • Return Eurostar™ travel from London to Brussels and onward train travel to Cologne or return flights to Cologne or Düsseldorf
TRAVEL BY EUROSTAR™. PRICES FROM: • St Pancras International £699
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £649 • Bristol £649 • Edinburgh £689 • Glasgow £679 • Heathrow £679 • Leeds/Bradford £659 • Manchester £679 • Newcastle £649 • Southampton £689 • Stansted £619
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Ahr Valley Railway and Wine Tasting – £45 • Schloss Drachenburg Palace – £51
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £110
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Enjoy a stay in the heart of the Rhineland, where the mighty river is flanked by vineyards ripening in the sun, and dotted with pretty towns and villages. Based in historic Remagen, you’ll visit famous wine towns, take in historic Cologne and discover some of the region’s most scenic corners, with travel by rail and Rhine river cruiser. From your comfortable hotel, you’ll first journey by train, via historic Koblenz, to Rüdesheim, the most celebrated Rhine wine town. Board a day-cruiser for the journey through the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge, beneath the famous Lorelei and past robber-baron castles and picture-book villages flanked by vineyards, before travelling back to Remagen by train. Another railway journey, on the historic, narrow gauge Vulkan Express, through the beautiful Brohl Valley, is followed by time in Rhineland capital Cologne, as you head past former German capital Bonn to explore the historic Old Town, beneath the Gothic cathedral’s soaring twin towers, and enjoy an included river cruise to view the city from the Rhine. There are opportunities to explore historic Remagen, or to join optional excursions, by rail and ferry, to Königswinter, Schloss Drachenburg Palace and the Ahr Valley.
YOUR HOTEL: Hotel Pinger Remagen
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This centrally located hotel, close to Remagen station and the Rhine, has a restaurant, bar, wine cellar, bistro-café and terrace, free Wi-Fi and bicycle hire. Comfortable rooms have a TV.
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Chateau Chillon
Bernese Oberland
Lucerne
8 days from
£669
Swiss Alpine Glories
The natural glories and historic towns and cities of the world’s most beautiful Alpine paradise, discovered and explored. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Aug to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend a week in the celebrated resort of Chateau d’Oex • Rest and relax in the idyllic surroundings of the Pays d’Enhaut (High Country) • Take to the hills on foot or by cable car • Visit the fascinating Hot Air Balloon and Cheese museums • Discover picture-book Swiss capital Bern and the beautiful Bernese Oberland on included excursions • Visit medieval gem and cheese-making village Gruyères • Seven nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus five dinners, at the three-star superior Roc et Neige Hotel, Chateau d’Oex, sharing a twin/double room • Return flights to Geneva
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £699 • Edinburgh £749 • Gatwick £699 • Heathrow £729 • Luton £669 • Manchester £699
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Central Switzerland & Lucerne – £40 • Lake Geneva & Montreux – from £37
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £168
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This wonderful – and wonderful value – holiday to beautiful, breathtaking Switzerland is based in a welcoming, internationally celebrated resort in an idyllic setting between Lake Geneva and the glorious Bernese Oberland, and offers a host of marvellous included and optional excursions to savour and enjoy. From your base in exquisite Chateau d’Oex, a favourite of Newmarket guests for over 30 years, and which offers a host of diversions including an outdoor pool (mid-May-early September), tennis courts, miles of walking trails, as well as a trio of fascinating museums, you’ll get to know this very special country. Included excursions take in the beautiful Bernese Oberland, including scenic Lake Thun, famous Interlaken, overlooked by the snow-capped Jungfrau range, and Grindelwald, at the foot of the mighty Eiger, historic, picture book capital Bern, and medieval gem and cheese-making village Gruyères. Optional tours to Central Switzerland, the country’s historic heartland, and exquisite Lucerne, with its famous Chapel Bridge, and to fashionable Montreux, on the sun-kissed shores of Lake Geneva, complete the Alpine idyll.
YOUR HOTEL: The Roc et Neige Chateau d’Oex
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This traditional and welcoming hotel, in the village heart, has a restaurant, terrace with stunning views, and an indoor pool and sauna. Comfortable bedrooms have a TV, hairdryer and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Széchenyi Thermal Baths
Lake Balaton
Budapest
Budapest & the Beauty of Lake Balaton
6 ? days from
£xxx £549
The glorious ‘Pearl of the Danube’ and the beautiful ‘Hungarian Sea’, brought to life on a wonderful two-centre tour. AVAILABLE: Apr to Sep 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover and explore the ‘Pearl of the Danube’, Hungary’s glorious capital • A guided tour introduces the sights of Budapest • Visit Baroque artists’ enclave Szentendre • Spend two nights on beautiful Balaton, Europe’s largest freshwater lake • Visit the world’s largest porcelain factory • Ancient Veszprem boasts a wonderful old town • Expore Tihany peninsula, Hungary’s first national park • Enjoy a lake tour to Balatonudvari, Keszhely’s neo-Baroque Festetics Palace and wine-producing Badacsony • Five nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the Lion’s Garden Hotel, Budapest (3 nights) and dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Annabella, Lake Balaton (2 nights) • Return flights to Budapest
This wonderful escorted holiday to Hungary takes in its exquisite, Danube-side capital, the beguiling countryside beyond and the shores of one of Europe’s largest – and warmest – bodies of water. Discover and explore glorious Budapest, the ‘Pearl of the Danube’, including the striking monuments – and spectacular views – on the left, Buda, bank of the river, and the vast Gothic Parliament buildings and Pest’s bustling old town, with its designer stores, elegant coffee houses, patisseries and restaurants. You’ll also head to the beautiful Danube Bend and the Baroque town of Szentendre, set beside the river. After a chance to enjoy the city at your own pace, you’ll head to Lake Balaton and the wooded Bakony region. Visits to Herend’s famous porcelain factory, ancient Veszprem, with its old town and majestic cathedral, to the Tihany peninsular, Hungary’s first national park, university seat Keszhely and the vast, Festetics Palace, and a wine-tasting in pretty Badacsony, are all highlights of a lake-side stay.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Lion’s Garden Hotel
nights 1-3
Budapest
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £589 • Bristol £589 • Gatwick £559 • Glasgow £599 • Liverpool £569 • Luton £549 • Manchester £589 • Southend £549 • Stansted £549
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Traditonal Hungarian Folklore Show – £47 • Széchenyi Thermal Baths – £39
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £195
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In the heart of the city, this hotel has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. Rooms have a hairdryer and TV.
Hotel Annabella
nights 4-5
Lake Balaton
This wellness hotel is set on the lake’s promenade and offers a private beach and indoor and outdoor pools.
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Split
Mljet
MS Kleopatra
Croatian Island Cruise on board MS Kleopatra
8 days from
£1,419
Sail from Croatia’s glorious second city aboard a sparkling private vessel, on a week of island idylls, hidden coves and Adriatic waters. AVAILABLE: May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Join MS Kleopatra in Split, Croatia’s second city • Enjoy a ‘Welcome Aboard’ reception • Discover beautiful Bol, on Braç’s southern shores • Visit famously chic Hvar Town • Korcula was, legend has it, birthplace of Marco Polo • Discover and explore walled Dubrovnik • Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner in glorious Braç • Cruise through the Elaphiti Isles, calling at Mljet • ‘City of Stone’ Pucisca is idyllically set on Braç’s north coast • Explore stunning Roman Split, Croatia’s second city • Tours of Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Omis and Split • Free on-board Wi-Fi • Seven nights’ accommodation on board MS Kleopatra in a lower deck cabin (main deck cabins are available for a supplement) • Breakfast each day, five lunches and two evening meals, including the Captain’s Dinner • Return flights to Split
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £1,465 • Bristol £1,465 • Gatwick £1,419 • Leeds/Bradford £1,515 • Luton £1,419 • Manchester £1,465 • Newcastle £1,465 • Stansted £1,419
Enjoy the joys of cruising in some of Europe’s most sun-blessed and bluest waters aboard beautifully appointed MS Kleopatra. Join just 35 or so other passengers on a gentle island-hop off Croatia’s beautiful coastline, and sample life aboard a ‘private-yacht’-style vessel. The holiday includes a Welcome Reception and Dinner, five on-board lunches and a Captain’s Dinner, with chances on other evenings to go ashore. Each idyllic day you’ll head for a new port of call, pausing perhaps for a dip, or simply relaxing on an on-deck lounger. Early highlights include the chance to explore historic Split by night, Bol’s beautiful beach, Venetian treasure-chest Hvar Town, medieval jewel Korcula Town, and peerless, walled Dubrovnik. Returning north, Kleopatra threads her way past the Elaphiti isles to the wooded Mljet National Park and tiny Pomena, and heads back to Brac’s idyllic haven Pucisca, before an optional excursion to the Cetina River Canyon from former pirate hideaway Omis. A last chance for a swim en route back to Split, completes a wonderful Croatian odyssey.
YOUR INCLUDED CRUISE: MS Kleopatra Beautifully appointed, air-conditioned Kleopatra, boasts 19 comfortable cabins with TV, hairdryer, radio and free Wi-Fi. An upper deck dining room, terrace, bar, decktop Jacuzzi and large swimming platform ensure your holiday pleasure.
Please note: A tourist tax of €35 per person is payable directly on board at the end of the cruise.
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Lake Bled
Lipica stud farm
Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia & Lake Bled
6 days from
£599
A ‘car-free’, carefree, green city, Bled’s famously scenic waters and the beautiful countryside of one of Europe’s friendliest countries to savour and enjoy. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend five nights in the Slovenian capital, one of Europe’s greenest cities • A guided tour introduces the sights of Ljubljana • Visit picture-book Lake Bled • Enjoy a boat trip on the lake • Discover the extraordinary caves at Postojna • Prejama’s castle is built into a cliff face • See the famous Lipizzaner horses, coastal Piran and wine-producing Goriska Brda on an optional excursion • Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Austria Trend Hotel, Ljubljana • Return flights to Italy
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £619 • Edinburgh £649 • Gatwick £599 • Luton £599 • Stansted £599
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Lipica Stud Farm – £44
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £155
Based in the delightful Slovenian capital, with its pedestrian-friendly streets, its riverside walkways and its vibrant, outdoor café life, this wonderful escorted break also introduces some of the highlights of the picturesque country beyond the city. With accommodation in a well-appointed hotel just a few minutes from the city centre, the holiday includes a guided introduction to Baroque gem Ljubljana. Straddling the River Ljubljanica, the city’s enchanting Old Town is watched over by the majestic castle. The compact, lively, university seat boasts friendly restaurants and bars, a wonderful covered market, a beautiful, twin-towered cathedral and a wide selection of museums and galleries to suit most interests. Beyond the city, beautiful Slovenia awaits exploration on wonderful excursions, with an included tour to idyllic Lake Bled, ringed by the Julian Alps, and with its off-shore island crowned by its Gothic church, and another taking in one of the world’s most famous caves, the giant chasm at Postojna, and historic Prejama Castle. An optional excursion taking in Slovenia’s ‘Tuscany’, Lipica’s famous white horses and the Adriatic resort of Piran completes a fascinating holiday.
YOUR HOTEL: Austria Trend Hotel Ljubljana
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This modern hotel, a few minutes by public transport from the city centre, offers a restaurant, sports lounge and bar, and comfortable, air-conditioned rooms boast safe, hairdryer, TV and free Wi-Fi.
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Ancient theatre of Salamis
Bellapais Abbey
Kyrenia Harbour
Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus
8 days from
£679
Discover and explore the beautiful, unspoiled north of Aprhodite’s Isle, stepping back in time on this fascinating escorted tour. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Explore Kyrenia’s harbour and monumental castle • St Hilarion’s ‘fairy-tale’ fortress was said to be inspiration for Walt Disney’s Snow White’s Castle • Visit fascinating, divided Nicosia • Walled Famagusta is achingly beautiful • Marvel at Salamis Roman ruins • See the ‘Ghost city’ Varosha – a poignant reminder of the island’s recent past • Discover unspoiled Northern Cyprus at its best on the remote Karpaz peninsula • Discover Güzelyurt – literally ‘beautiful place’ – ancient Soli and Vouni’s ruined palace on an optional excursion • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Altinkaya Hotel, Kyrenia or, for a supplement, at the four-star Pia Bella Hotel, Kyrenia • Return flights to Larnaca
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £749 • Birmingham £769 • Bristol £769 • East Midlands £749 • Edinburgh £769 • Gatwick £679 • Glasgow £789 • Leeds/Bradford £769 • Luton £739 • Manchester £769 • Newcastle £769 • Stansted £719
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
• Güzelyurt & Soli ancient city – £29
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Based in delightful Kyrenia, one of the Mediterranean’s most alluring locations, against a backdrop of rugged hills and deep blue waters, this wonderful holiday, with some fascinating included tours, lifts the veil on an historic region. You’ll discover nearby mountain-top St Hilarion Castle and idyllic Bellapais, former home to celebrated writer Lawrence Durrell, while further afield, you’ll explore divided Nicosia, island capital for more than 12 centuries, and home to tiny St John’s Cathedral and various museums. An included tour of the island’s unspoiled east coast offers ancient St Barnabas monastery, Salamis’ extraordinary Roman ruins, Famagusta’s ruined churches and deserted ‘Ghost City’ Varosha amongst the highlights. A last scenic day is spent on the unspoiled Karpaz peninsula, with its beautiful ‘Golden’ Beach.
Altinkaya Hotel Kyrenia
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A kilometre from Kyrenia, with two outdoor pools, a terrace restaurant, poolside barbeque and bar, this family-owned hotel offers a warm welcome, free Wi-Fi and a seasonal shuttle bus.
Pia Bella Hotel Kyrenia
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Price from £728
This welcoming hotel, set in gardens a short walk from Kyrenia’s harbour, boasts two outdoor pools. Rooms offer air-conditioning and tea/coffee-making facilities.
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VIA Rail’s Skeena Train
Jasper National Park
Rockies Rail Adventure & the Inside Passage
16 ? days from
£3,199 £xxx
Uncover the glories of Western Canada on this ultimate tour taking in some of North America’s greatest natural wonders and some exquisite cities. AVAILABLE: Jun to Aug 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover Vancouver’s glittering waterfront • Explore pretty provincial capital Victoria • Pacific Rim National Park – one of Canada’s natural treasures • Day cruise across the breathtaking Inside Passage • Unforgettable two-day Skeena VIA Rail train journey • Enjoy a two-night stay in Jasper • Journey to Banff, via Lake Louise, on the Icefields Parkway • Stay in Banff, the majestic Rockies’ capital • 14 nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Flights to Vancouver, returning from Calgary • Touring Class travel on VIA Rail’s Skeena Train, including two breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £3,199 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Vancouver City Tour & Capliano Suspension Bridge - £84, Butchart Gardens - £26, Victoria Whale Watching - £81, Bear Watching in Tofino - £59, Jasper Tramway & Sightseeing - £39, Banff & Sulphur Mountain £49, Banff Helicopter Flight - £180
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £1,293
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This very special tour combines the glitz and glitter of Vancouver, and the unashamedly ‘British’ charms of Victoria, before heading through stunning Vancouver Island, with its towering firs and salmon fisheries and cruising across the fabled, mountain-fringed Inside Passage back to the mainland. An unforgettable, two-day scenic rail journey aboard VIA Rail’s Skeena Train brings you into the heart of the Rockies, where historic Jasper, breathtaking Lake Louise and delightful mountain capital Banff are the final crowning glories.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sandman Suites on Davie, Vancouver (nts 1-2) Within a ten minute walk of Robson Street. The Embassy Inn, Victoria (nts 3-4) Located just a few steps from Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. Best Western Tin Wis, Tofino (nts 5-6) Set within beautifully landscaped grounds. Coast Discovery Inn, Campbell River (nt 7) Set in the heart of downtown near the marina. Various, Port Hardy (nt 8) & Prince Rupert (nt 9) We use three-star hotels with dining available in the hotel or close by. The hotel will be named closer to your departure. Coast Inn of the North, Prince George (nt 10) In the heart of downtown, close to many restaurants and bars. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (nts 11-12) Located on the main street and has two restaurants and a pub. Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nts 13-14) In the heart of downtown on Banff Avenue, and has its own restaurant.
NEW Tour
Icefields Parkway
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Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer ®
11 ? days from
£2, £xxx 699
Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, by road and famous rail, and discover the best of glorious British Columbia. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, Apr to Jun 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy two nights in Banff, the majestic Rockies’ capital • Visit Jasper and Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway • Board the Rocky Mountaineer® train for the scenic journey from Jasper, via Kamloops, to Vancouver • Spend two nights in glittering Vancouver – often voted ‘best place in the world to live’ • Cross to pretty Vancouver Island to spend two nights in provincial capital Victoria • Nine nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the plane • SilverLeaf® Service travel on Rocky Mountaineer® from Jasper to Vancouver (with the opportunity to upgrade to GoldLeaf® Service for a supplement) • Breakfast and lunch on board Rocky Mountaineer® • Flights to Calgary, returning from Vancouver
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,699 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Banff & Sulphur Mountain Cable-Car – £49, Banff Helicopter Ride – £180, Jasper Tramway & Sightseeing – £39, Vancouver City Tour and Capilano Suspension Bridge – £84, Butchart Gardens – £26, Victoria Whale Watching – from £75
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This breathtaking journey through Western Canada begins in Banff, the Canadian Rockies’ majestic capital, before heading via sparkling Lake Louise to historic railroad town Jasper, gateway to its National Park. After the chance to explore, board the famous Rocky Mountaineer® train for the scenic journey to glittering Vancouver, at the edge of the ocean, and one of North America’s most attractive cities. Complete the adventure in more-British-than-Britain provincial capital Victoria, on Vancouver Island, perhaps crowning the tour with a visit to world-famous Butchart Gardens.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS & ROCKY MOUNTAINEER JOURNEY: Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nts 1-2) See page 40. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (nts 3-4) See page 40. Various, Kamloops (nt 5) Accommodation is arranged by Rocky Mountaineer® and offers comfortable rooms and a restaurant nearby. Sandman Suites Vancouver Davie (nts 6-7) See page 40. The Embassy Inn, Victoria (nts 8-9) See page 40. Rocky Mountaineer® Two-day journey travelling in SilverLeaf® Service which includes a hot breakfast, lunch, snacks and complimentary beverages including tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer and wine. Goldleaf® upgrade available from £429 per person. Please call for further details.
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Marigold Hotel Experience Step into the world’s most colourful and most exciting culture on a tour of India that takes you beyond the famous sights. AVAILABLE: Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Mar & May 2019 • Delve into the culture, cuisine, transport and lifestyle of the world’s most fascinating country • Meet local families in Jaipur and Kochi • Travel by ‘tuk-tuk’, cycle rickshaw and Jeep • Discover the sights of Old and New Delhi • Explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort, City Palace and Observatory • Guided tour of exquisite Udaipur plus movie locations from the film ‘Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ • Enjoy a cruise on Udaipur’s Lake Pichola • See Cochin’s famous Chinese fishing nets • Experience a Kathakali dance ritual in Fort Cochin • Enjoy dinner at the ‘Le Colonial’ in Kochi • Spend a day on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat • End your stay at a small and friendly beach resort • 14 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation sharing a twin/double room, plus one night on the plane • Five lunches and 12 dinners
16 days from
£1,995
Inspired by the movies and TV shows that have unveiled the mysteries and the delight of life in India, this Small-Group Tour combines some of the great sights of Delhi, Rajasthan and Kerala with opportunities to step ‘behind the curtain’, meeting local families, shopping in colourful markets and experiencing different types of Indian cuisine, while staying in some delightful ‘Heritage’ and ‘Home-Stay’ hotels. In addition to your real life India experiences you’ll spend time in Delhi where sites include the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site. In Jaipur you’ll take in Amber’s immense fort, astronomical observatory, and ‘Palace of the Winds’. You’ll also have the chance to see the incomparable Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on an optional excursion. Discover the Ravla Khempur hotel, setting for the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movies before the second part of your escorted holiday in Kochi, where an afternoon cruise aboard a traditional, thatch-roofed ‘Kettuvallam’ houseboat is included.
Taj Mahal
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,995 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Elefantastic - £59, Agra & the Taj Mahal with lunch & tea - £89, Ayurveda - one hour traditional body massage - £39
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £640
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Houseboat
Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
YOUR REAL LIFE INDIA EXPERIENCES:
Indian Spice – the Culinary Heritage Join families as they shop at a market, then watch - or help - them prepare the food before dinner! ✥✥Learn age-old recipes ✥✥Step into the family kitchen ✥✥Uncover the flavours of ‘lassi’ ✥✥Watch Kochi’s fishermen land their catch
Old Delhi
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: By their very nature, the properties we use for this programme are smaller, often family-run hotels where we aim to really immerse you into the real India! In all cases we have seen the hotels and have carefully selected them for their warmth and charm. All are spotlessly clean! Most do not have a lift although most have ground floor rooms. When dinner is served, this is often buffet style. All bedrooms are air conditioned with tea/coffee-making facilities and most will also have a safe and TV.
Dance – it’s a Way of Life
Colonel’s Retreat
Learn about the movements, costumes and accessories that characterise Bollywood dance. ✥✥Rajhastani folk-dancing involves magic and puppetry ✥✥See Kathakali’s breathtaking story plays
This small hotel boasts comfortable lounges and a roof-top restaurant serving home-cooked food. Family members attend mealtimes.
Marigold Hotels Imagined and Real Explore the locations for both the much-loved ‘Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ movies and ‘The Real Marigold hotel’ TV series, and hear ‘behind the scenes’ tales! ✥✥Tour Udaipur’s movie locations ✥✥Enjoy lunch at Ravla Khempur – the movies’ hotel setting ✥✥Dine at Le Colonial – home stay location from the TV series The Real Marigold Hotel and spend time with Mr Josemon who appeared in the series
Bicycles, Tuk-tuks & Rickshaws Throughout the tour, you’ll have opportunities to experience travel by the most traditional forms of Indian transport. ✥✥Enjoy tours by tuk-tuk and cycle-rickshaw ✥✥Get an up close and personal view of Udaipur on an early morning city tour by bicycle
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Delhi
Suryaa Villa Jaipur
A Family-Run Hotel nights 2-3
Home Stay nights 4-7
A mile from Jaipur’s old bazaars, this hotel is built around a courtyard, and boasts a pool and restaurant. Comfortable rooms are all on the second floor.
Garden Hotel Udaipur
Heritage Hotel nights 8-10
This serene, bougainvillea–covered, centrally located hotel houses a collection of vintage cars, and boasts two restaurants and beautiful gardens.
Fort House Hotel Kochi
Heritage Hotel nights 11-13
Sea breezes, a lush tropical garden with traditional verandah, and an oceanfront restaurant are features of this charming family-run hotel.
El Oceano Beach Villas Boutique Resort Mararikulam
nights 14-15
This Keralan-style boutique hotel has a pool and an Ayurvedic mind and body treatment centre, which utilizes herbs from the hotel’s garden. The beach is a 15-minute walk (or shorter by hotel bike!)
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The Forbidden City, Beijing
Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre
The Great Wall
China – Terracotta Warriors, £1,949 £xxx Pandas & the Great Wall
12 ? days from
A fully escorted tour lifting the veil on a fascinating, mysterious, vast, sweeping country that is rapidly emerging into the 21st Century. AVAILABLE: Mar to Jun, Sep & Nov 2018, Jan, Mar to Jun 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A guided tour of Shanghai – the Bund, iconic Pearl Tower, the Old City and Yu Yuan Chinese Gardens • Visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven in Beijing • An excursion to the fabled Great Wall • Explore Beijing’s labyrinthine hutongs • A city tour of ancient Xi’an, including a visit to see the extraordinary Terracotta Army • Visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre and Jinli Lu Street in Chengdu • Nine nights’ carefully chosen lunch, bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the plane • Six evening meals plus a traditional ‘Peking Duck’ dinner • Return flights and high speed rail journeys in China
FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Edinburgh £1,949 • Heathrow £1,949 • Manchester £1,949
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Shanghai Evening River Cruise – £19, Peking Opera – £15
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £247
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Beginning in fascinating Shanghai, this journey of discovery through this amazing country then heads by high-speed train to Beijing, where the sights and sounds of the capital are revealed. A traditional ‘Peking Duck’ dinner, visits to the Great Wall, Yiheyan’s Summer Palace and the ancient hutongs, and the chance to see the Peking Opera add to the pleasure, before further ultra-modern trains whisk you first to Xi’an and the legendary Terracotta Army – one of the world’s most extraordinary sights - then Chengdu, where traditional teahouses and the Giant Panda Research Centre are the last wonderful highlights.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Shanghai Jiulong Hotel, Shanghai (nts 2-3) Close to the Bund and the downtown shopping area, this modern hotel offers restaurants and a bar. Ritan Hotel, Beijing (nts 4-6) Close to many restaurants and opposite the Temple of Sun Park, this modern hotel has two restaurants plus a sauna and spa. Rooms are large and comfortable with a TV, mini-bar and tea/coffee makers. Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel, Xi’an (nts 7-8) Well-located with a restaurant and bar, the hotel has an indoor pool and gym. Yinhe Dynasty, Chengdu (nts 9-10) Centrally located with a restaurant and bar, the hotel has a pool, gym and air-conditioned rooms featuring a TV, mini-bar and tea/coffee-making facilities.
NEW Small-Group Tour
Garden Route Game Lodge
Victoria Falls
Under African Skies – £xxx Victoria Falls to Cape Town £2,999
15 ? days from
Wildlife encounters, natural wonders and unforgettable experiences in one of the world’s most beautiful corners. AVAILABLE: Mar, Apr, Sep to Nov 2018 & Mar 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Stay close to Dr Livingstone’s fabled Victoria Falls • Elephants in Botswana’s Chobe National Park • Winelands walking tour and wine tasting • Enjoy close-up Big 5 wildlife encounters on two safaris • Journey to Knysna on the Garden Route • Lunch under Milkwood Trees at Featherbed Nature Reserve • Visit the ‘Ostrich Capital of the World’ • Visit southerly point, Cape Agulhas • A Cape Point tour includes Boulders’ penguin colony and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens • Table Mountain’s rotating cable car • 12 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the plane • Three lunches and four dinners • Return flights to Livingstone via Nairobi or Johannesburg, returning from Cape Town, via Johannesburg or Amsterdam, and all regional flights as described in the itinerary
FLY FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,999
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
• Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise – £89
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Crammed with extraordinary sights, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and memorable moments, this exciting Small-Group Tour begins with mighty Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River and a day in Botswana’s stunning Chobe National Park, before flying to Cape Town, to discover some wonders of South Africa. Head into the stunning Winelands, experience Big Five safari drives on a private game reserve, and visit the extraordinary Cango Caves and the ‘World Ostrich Capital’. The tour is completed with a journey along the famed Garden Route and a stay on the shore of the Indian Ocean, and a stay in glorious Cape Town, nestled beneath Table Mountain.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: David Livingstone Safari & Spa, Livingstone (nts 2-4) On the banks of the Zambezi River. Kleine Zalze Lodge, Stellenbosch (nts 5-6) A Dutch-style lodge in a beautiful setting. Garden Route Game Lodge, Albertinia (nts 7-8) A familyowned private game reserve. The Graywood Hotel, Knysna (nt 9) A wooden lodge close to shops and restaurants. Swartberg Country Manor, Oudtshoorn (nt 10) At the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, on the Little Karoo plain. Arniston Seaside Cottages, Arniston (nt 11) Thatched, beachside cottages built in the style of local fishermen’s houses. Inn on
the Square, Cape Town (nts 12-13)
Located in the heart of the city, close to main attractions.
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Floating Islands of Uros
Machu Picchu
Peru - Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu
13 ? days from
£2,999 £xxx
South America’s most fascinating, colourful and cosmopolitan country, and the treasures of the Incas – discovered and explored. AVAILABLE: Sep, Oct 2018 & Apr to Jun 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy the company of like-minded travellers as you uncover the secrets of one of South America’s most colourful countries • Tour Peru’s capital, Lima – the ‘City of Kings’ • Discover Arequipa and Monasterio Santa Catalina • Spend a day in awe-inspiring Colca Canyon • Cruise Lake Titicaca to the Uros Islands and Taquile • Visit Cuzco – a remarkable living citadel • Visit a local community to learn how they make ceramics, coffee and chocolate • Visit the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo • An unforgettable journey, including narrow gauge train ride, to Machu Picchu – the lost city of the Incas • 11 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Seven lunches and two dinners including a special ‘farewell’ dinner • Return scheduled flights to Lima, via Amsterdam and internal flights from Lima to Arequipa, and from Cuzco to Lima
FLY FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,999
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
• Return to Machu Picchu – £104
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £499
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This wonderful Small-Group Tour begins in colonial Lima, Peru’s cultural, culinary and colourfully modern capital. Dazzling ‘white city’ Arequipa and its surrounding volcanoes and canyons, and a stay in Puno, on Lake Titicaca’s shores, bathed in the extraordinary clear light of the high Andes, follow, before you travel north – and back in time – to the magical city of Cuzco, capital of the Inca civilisation, and finally crown an unforgettable trip with a visit to fabled ‘Lost City’ Machu Picchu.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: La Hacienda Miraflores, Lima (nts 1-2) Located in Lima’s Miraflores district, this hotel is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. La Maison D’Elise, Arequipa (nt 3) This charming hotel is a 10-minute walk from the centre and is decorated in a traditional style. Casa Andina, Colca (nt 4) This rustic hotel has a restaurant and cabin-style guest accommodation. Eco Inn, Puno (nts 5-6) A short drive from the centre of Puno, this modern hotel offers views of Lake Titicaca. San Agustin Internacional, Cuzco (nts 7-8 & 11) This modern hotel has a Mediterranean feel. Hotel Casona Yucay, Sacred Valley (nt 9) The hotel stands in attractive grounds surrounded by mountains that shelter the Sacred Valley. El Mapi by Inkaterra, Machu Picchu (nt 10) This contemporary hotel is set in lush surroundings in a hillside location.
More new holiday destinations! The Best of the Scottish Highlands Escape to the Highlands – fly to Inverness and enjoy a land of big skies, rugged mountains, sparkling lochs, romantic castles, culture and history.
7 days from
£619
Available: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018 From the famous ‘Road to the Isles’ and legendary Loch Ness, to beautiful Royal Deeside and the mysterious Black Isle, this holiday includes a ride on the Strathspey Steam Railway and a cruise on the Moray Firth, home to around 190 resident bottlenose dolphins and a wealth of birdlife. In the company of our friendly, knowledgeable tour manager, you’ll experience the beauty and variety that this very special part of the world has to offer. Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester
India’s Palace on Wheels® & Golden Triangle The Golden Triangle cities, the splendours of Rajasthan and a timeless luxury rail adventure combined on one unforgettable tour.
12 days from
£3,299
Available: Feb to Apr & Sep to Nov 2018 This extraordinary journey, which begins in the Indian capital Delhi and continues to ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, includes five nights aboard the luxurious Palace on Wheels®, a famously opulent, slow train that will transport you back in time through the Golden State of Rajasthan, taking in Ranthambhore’s celebrated tigers, exquisite Udaipur and desert cities Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. Flying from • Heathrow
Jewels of the Emerald Isle Experience the variety and beauty of Ireland on this eight-day tour with its host of highlights including Dublin and the Ring of Kerry.
8 days from
£799
Available: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018 This is the perfect holiday for those wanting to experience as much of the beauty and variety that Ireland has to offer, in one wonderful tour. Carefully planned to ensure that you see as much as possible without feeling rushed from place to place, the holiday is full of fascinating highlights and overflowing with Irish charm and warm hospitality. Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • Gatwick • Heathrow • Manchester • Southampton • Stansted
Little Trains of the Pyrenees The beautiful border country between Spain and France, explored on some wonderful mountain railway trains – life in the slow lane!
6 days from
£599
Available: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018 Discover the very special corner of the world that straddles southwest France and Spain’s Catalan northeast, as you enjoy journeys into the heart of the stunning Pyrenean countryside aboard some delightful, historic railway lines, winding your way upwards aboard sometimes modern, sometimes historic rolling stock, encountering some marvels of railway engineering. Flying from • Birmingham • Bournemouth • Bristol • Cardiff • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Liverpool • Luton • Manchester • Newcastle • Stansted
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New York
Boston, New York & Washington
9 ? days from
£1,249 £xxx
Discover and explore some of East-Coast America’s most exciting and historic cities, and the stunning countryside that surrounds them. AVAILABLE: May & Jun 2018, May & Jun 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Step back in time in Colonial Williamsburg • Scenic full-day drive including Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park and Charlottesville • Visit to Washington DC, the nation’s capital • Full day in Manhattan, New York – explore Fifth Avenue’s shops or take in a museum • Visit to Boston – America’s most European city • En-route stop in Newport, Rhode Island • Seven nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Flights to Washington, returning from Boston
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,249 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Historic Jamestowne & Colonial Williamsburg – £52, Washington City Tour – £29, Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock – £45, Cape Cod & Plimoth Plantation – £35, Boston City Tour – £25
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £333
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These spring and summertime journeys lift the lid on some of the Eastern seaboard’s most compelling cities – US capital and seat of power Washington, mesmerising, non-stop New York and historic, blue blood Boston – and include a host of fascinating highlights. Step into the past in colonial Williamsburg and Thomas Jefferson’s beloved Charlottesville, journey through Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains to the Shenandoah National Park, and explore maritime gem Newport, Rhode Island, elegant refuge of America’s first families. On optional excursions, discover America’s earliest beginnings, in historic Jamestowne and the Plimoth Plantation.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Comfort Inn, Williamsburg (nts 1-2) Within walking distance of a number of restaurants and shops, and just one mile from downtown colonial Willamsburg. Crowne Plaza, Tysons Corner (nt 3) Adjacent to Tysons Corner shopping mall and its vast selection of shops and restaurants, with a fitness centre, a bar and two restaurants. Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey (nts 4-5) Located across the Hudson River, this popular hotel features a bar and restaurant. There’s an outdoor pool and all guest rooms are spacious. Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel and Spa, Hull (nts 6-7) Located on the seafront promenade, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar as well as an indoor pool.
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Nashville
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Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville
9 days from
£1,279
Journey through America’s musical heartland, from the birthplace of jazz and the cradle of rock ‘n’ roll, to the undisputed capital of Country Music. AVAILABLE: Sep to Dec 2017, Jan to Jun, Aug to Dec 2018, Jan to May 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Montgomery is the resting place of country legend Hank Williams • Journey through the sleepy countryside of Alabama • Spend two nights in New Orleans, the irrepressible, colourfully exuberant and laid-back ‘Big Easy’ and birthplace of jazz • Take in the atmosphere of the fabled ‘French Quarter’ • Visit Tupelo, Mississippi – Elvis’ birthplace • Spend two nights in Memphis at the Guest HouseTM at Graceland, right next to Elvis’ famous mansion • Discover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • Seven nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Return flights to Atlanta
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,379 • Manchester £1,279
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise – £69, New Orleans City Tour – £21, Bayou & Alligators Tour – £25, Memphis: Graceland & Sounds of the South – £67, Studio B & the Country Music Hall of Fame – £43
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £390
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Infused with the magic and mystique, the sights and especially the sounds of the South, this wonderful holiday begins in Georgia and sweeps through the world of WC Handy, Robert Johnson, ‘Fats’ Domino, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and, of course, Elvis Presley. Crammed full of highlights, it takes in the great city of New Orleans, the laid-back ‘Big Easy’, Tupelo, the ‘King’s’ birthplace and Memphis, where he made his home, and finally heads to guitar-pickin’, banjo-playin’ songwriters’ Mecca – Nashville, Tennessee.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Country Inn & Suites, East Montgomery (night 1) This hotel has a pool and a choice of restaurants nearby. Hampton Inn, New Orleans (nights 2-3) Set in a beautifully converted warehouse, this hotel features a breakfast room and small outdoor pool. The Guest House™ at Graceland, Memphis (nights 4-5) The brand new Guest House™ at Graceland is inspired by the warm hospitality Elvis always showed his guests. You’ll find two restaurants, a bar, theatre, gift shop and a seasonal outdoor pool. Clarion Hotel Stadium, Nashville (nights 6-7) This impressive hotel boasts a restaurant, pub and indoor pool. All rooms have a fridge and microwave.
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Beale Street, Memphis
MS Carnival Dream
Deep South Rhythms, New £xxx Orleans & Caribbean Cruise £2,129
16 ? days from
A journey through America’s musical heartland, including Nashville, Memphis and the ‘Big Easy’, combined with a sun-kissed Caribbean & Gulf of Mexico cruise. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Jan, Feb & Apr 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend a night in the original ‘Chattanooga Choo-Choo’ station hotel • Discover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • Visit Memphis, Tennessee, home to the ‘King’ • Visit Tupelo, Mississippi – Elvis’ birthplace • Spend two nights in New Orleans, the ‘Big Easy’ • Take in the atmosphere of the fabled ‘French Quarter’ • Cruise includes three port calls with full days in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel in Mexico • Spend the last night in Montgomery, Alabama • Seven nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on a plane • Seven-night full-board cruise on-board MS Carnival Dream, sharing a twin inside stateroom with tips included • Return flights to Atlanta
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,129
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Studio B & the Country Music Hall of Fame – £43, Memphis: Graceland & Sounds of the South – £67, New Orleans City Tour - £21, Bayou & Alligators Tour - £25, Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise – £69
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Available on request
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This fully escorted tour takes in guitar-pickers’ Mecca Nashville, the capital of Country Music, Memphis, with a stay at The Guest House™ at Graceland, steps from Elvis’ beloved home, and the chance to visit the mansion and Sun Studios, Tupelo, the ‘King’s’ birthplace, and laid-back New Orleans, the ‘Big Easy’ cradle of the blues and Dixieland jazz. A wonderful holiday is completed with a relaxing eight-day cruise aboard well-appointed Carnival Dream, taking in the sun-blessed resorts of Mexico and the Caribbean, including Jamaica’s sparkling Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, and island resort Cozumel, before a last night on the Gulf Coast.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Choo Choo Hotel, Chattanooga (nt 1) A renowned southern landmark, this hotel has seven bars and restaurants. Clarion Hotel Stadium, Nashville (nt 2) This hotel boasts a restaurant, pub and indoor pool. The Guest HouseTM at Graceland, Memphis (nts 3-4) See page 49. Various, New Orleans (nts 5-6). Hotels include Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter or Hampton Inn Convention Centre. MS Carnival Dream (nts 7-13). A holiday destination in her own right! There is a selection of bars with live music, several pools, a fitness centre and casino. Hampton Inn & Suites, Montgomery (nt 14). Set in an old bank building and full of character.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
Yosemite National Park
California & the National Parks
15 ? days from
£2,199 £xxx
This classic journey through North America’s most evocative and startling landscapes is crammed with eye-popping natural wonders. AVAILABLE: Oct 2017*, Apr, May, Sep & Oct 2018, Apr & May 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Explore San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’ • Call at Steinbeck’s Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea • Yosemite National Park is one of America’s natural wonders • Stay on a ranch in fabled Death Valley • Enjoy three nights in exciting Las Vegas • Visit the spectacular ‘Red Rock’ town of Sedona • Explore the awesome Grand Canyon • Lake Powell – set amidst desert sands and amazing rock formations • Stunning Zion and other-worldly Bryce Canyon contrast magnificently • 13 nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Flights to San Francisco, returning from Las Vegas
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £2,199 • Heathrow £2,699 (2017 only) (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £1,059 *2017 ITINERARY UPDATE Departures in 2017 have two additional nights and will stay in Moab rather than Flagstaff. The 2017 itinerary will not visit Prescott or Palm Springs but you will spend three nights in Las Vegas. Please call us or see our website for the full itinerary.
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Bookended by stays in San Francisco and desert oasis Las Vegas, this unforgettable holiday takes in some of the world’s most awe-inspiring works of nature and some stunning scenery, with included visits to breathtaking Yosemite, the jaw-dropping Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, as the majesty of the West unfolds. Journey down the Pacific Coast, into the Sierra Nevada, through other-worldly Death Valley and the astonishing landscapes of Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco (nts 1-2) A contemporary hotel close to Fisherman’s Wharf. The Hotel at Black Oak, Tuolumne (nt 3) Offers an outdoor pool and four restaurants and bars. Mammoth Mountain Inn, Mammoth Lakes (nt 4) In stunning scenery this mountainside hotel has a heated pool. The Ranch at Death Valley (nt 5) Set in westernthemed grounds, you’ll be transported back to the 1800s when this was a working ranch. Golden Nugget, Las Vegas (nts 6, 12 & 13) Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark. Various, Flagstaff (nts 7-8) We use several good three-star standard hotels, well located for your touring itinerary. Hampton Inn of Monument Valley, Kayenta (nt 9) A modern resort with a traditional feel, approx 30 minutes from Monument Valley. Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon (nts 1011) This hotel has a western theme and a great restaurant.
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Niagara Falls
Vancouver
Lake Louise
Canada – Niagara Falls to the Rockies
14 ? days from
£2,049 £xxx
From Niagara’s tumult and the elegant, historic Eastern cities, through the majestic Rockies to sparkling Vancouver, this is glorious Canada-in-one. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017*, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, May & Jun 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Free time to enjoy waterfront gem Toronto • A visit to tumultuous Niagara Falls • Enjoy a visit to Ottawa, Canada’s elegant capital • Discover Québec City, North America’s only walled city • Explore Rockies’ capital Banff • Journey via Lake Louise, on the Icefields Parkway • Vancouver – voted ‘best place in the world to live’ • 12 nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Flights to Toronto, returning from Vancouver, and an internal flight from Montréal to Calgary
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £2,399 (2017 only) • Heathrow £2,049 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details) • Manchester £2,199
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Toronto City Tour – £28, Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85, Niagara Falls Lunch – £24, Quebec City Guided Tour – £19, Rockies Helicopter Ride – £180, Banff Sightseeing & Sulphur Mountain – £49, Vancouver City Tour and Capilano Suspension Bridge – £84, Vancouver Island Victoria & Butchart Gardens – £123
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £887 *2017 ITINERARY UPDATE Departures in 2017 operate in reverse beginning in Vancouver and finishing in Toronto. Please call us or see our website for more information.
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Experience the very best of this vast, beautiful country, on a tour that begins in Toronto, takes in plunging Niagara Falls, then heads along the scenic ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ through picture-book Ontario, via elegant Ottawa, to the French Canadian jewels of Montréal and Québec City. You’ll then fly west, to journey through the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies, where highlights include exquisite Banff, sparkling Lake Louise and historic railroad town Jasper, and on to delightful British Columbia and glittering Vancouver, at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Explore the wonderful city and, on a final optional excursion, visit Vancouver Island and charming Victoria.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (nts 1-3)This centrally-located hotel has an indoor pool. Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nts 4-5) Centrally located just a few minutes’ walk from Rue St Catherine, Montréal’s main shopping and dining street. Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nts 6-7) Surrounded by mountain scenery on Banff Avenue, this modern hotel has its own restaurant. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (nt 8) Set on the main street, this hotel has two restaurants. Sun Peaks Lodge, Sun Peaks (nt 9) A cosy mountain retreat in the heart of Sun Peaks. Sandman Suites, Vancouver on Davie (nts 10-12) Overlooking English bay and a ten minute walk from Robson Street, the hotel offers a swimming pool and restaurant.
City Palace Jaipur
Taj Mahal
India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal
10 ? days from
£1,199 £xxx
This classic tour of northern India’s greatest cities is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations. AVAILABLE: Sep to Nov 2017, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to May 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover the sights of New Delhi, including the historic Red Fort & Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the ruins of the Quwwat‑ul-Islam mosque • A guided tour of Agra, the ‘City of Love’ • Marvel at the incomparable Taj Mahal • See Chand Baori, Abhaneri’s astonishing stepwell • Search for Ranthambhore’s tigers on two included safaris • Ride up to Amber Fort for exceptional views • Visit Jaipur’s exquisite Palace of the Winds and enjoy dinner hosted by a local family • Stay in a beautiful tented resort in Vanaashrya • Enjoy an Indian cookery demonstration • Eight nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation, five lunches, plus one night on the plane • Return flights to Delhi
FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Edinburgh* £1,199 • Heathrow £1,199 • Manchester* £1,199
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £499 PLUS SHIMLA – EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY
On certain departure dates, the classic ‘India, Tigers & the Taj’ holiday is extended by three days to take in the Himalayan hill station of Shimla. Call us or visit our website to find out more along with the full itinerary. *Departures from Manchester and Edinburgh operate via Abu Dhabi.
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Uncover India’s exotic wonders on a thrilling adventure. Explore the teeming, colourful, spectacular cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – homes to such unparalleled sights as The Red Fort, the Palace of the Winds, and the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal – and step into a landscape said to have inspired Kipling as you spend two nights ‘on safari’ in Ranthambhore, one-time hunting ground of Indian princes and now a National Park and home to the legendary ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: The Suryaa, Delhi (nights 2 & 9) This hotel has a lovely outdoor swimming pool area, a gym, a bar, a coffee shop and two restaurants. Trident Hotel, Agra (night 3) This modern hotel has several restaurants, a bar and a tea-lounge. The hotel’s swimming pool and pool bar are set in the extensive grounds. The Regency, Ranthambhore (nights 4-5) The perfect setting to enjoy the area’s wildlife, this hotel boasts spacious gardens with a swimming pool and a restaurant. Shahpura House Hotel, Jaipur (nights 6-7) This lovely hotel boasts a restaurant offering a range of cuisine, as well as an outdoor swimming pool. Vanaashrya, Rajgarh (night 8) Set in the foothills of Aravali ranges, around a lake, the tented accommodation provides all modern comforts including air-conditioning, your own bathroom and a private terrace. There’s also a restaurant, Cloud 9 Bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It’s a feel of the real, rural India of the past!
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Temple of Meenakshi, Madurai
Palace of the Winds
Taj Mahal
18? days from
£2,399 £xxx
A Grand Tour of India
From the ‘Golden Triangle’ cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, to Kerala’s labyrinthine backwaters, this is the perfect introduction to an extraordinary country. AVAILABLE: Sep to Nov 2017, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Mar, May 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover Delhi’s Red Fort & Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the Quwwat‑ul-Islam • Visit Jaipur’s ‘Palace of the Winds’ and the Amber Fort • Search for tigers at the Ranthambhore National Park • A visit to Agrasen Ki Baoli stepwell and a cookery demonstration • A visit to the wondrous Taj Mahal • Explore Kochi with its famous Chinese fishing nets • A night on a traditional houseboat • Visit Periyar’s Wildlife Sanctuary, with a lake cruise • A night-time cycle-rickshaw ride in the Madurai • Visit the Munnar tea plantations & Tata Tea Museum • 15 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast hotel accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Nine lunches, enjoying cuisine typical to the region • Flights to Delhi returning from Kochi via Mumbai, and an internal flight from Delhi to Kochi
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,399 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Ranthambhore Fort – £16, Periyar Guided Trek – £11
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £750
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From the ‘Golden Triangle’ cities of pulsating capital Delhi, ‘Pink’ Jaipur and glorious Agra – home to the peerless Taj Mahal – to Ranthambhore’s preserved tigers, and from the verdant glories of Kerala’s labyrinthine backwaters, lush hill country and tea plantations, to the stunning temples of the neighbouring province of Tamil Nadu, this is a perfect introduction, full of fascination and delight from beginning to end, to the land of mystery and wonder, contrasts and colour that is mesmerising, magical India. Join us to experience it all.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambhore & Agra hotels (nts 2-6 & 8) Please see page 53 for information on the hotels used for these destinations. Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur (nt 7) Pool villas are set in the lush grounds of the original red sandstone palace. Trident Hotel, Kochi (nts 9-10) Offers a pool and an Ayurvedic Therapy Centre. Deluxe Houseboat, Alleppey (nt 11) A traditional thatched houseboat – the authentic way to experience Kerala. Greenwoods, Periyar (nts 12-13) Close to the wildlife park, this hotel has a pool and a tree-house coffee-shop. Heritage Hotel, Madurai (nts 14-15) This luxurious resort is a quiet haven in the bustling city. Tea Country Resort, Munnar (nt 16) This new hotel offers tremendous views. Courtyard Marriott, Kochi (nt 17) A modern base with a restaurant and outdoor pool.
Small-Group Tour
U Bein Bridge at sunset. Amarapura, Burma
River Kwai
Bagan Temples, Burma
15 ? days from
£2,549 £xxx
Thailand & Burma
The mesmerising magic and irresistible sights and sounds of two of the world’s most colourful, captivating and enthralling countries. AVAILABLE: Nov 2017, Feb to May, Sep to Nov 2018, Feb, Mar & May 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Pay a sunset visit to the Golden Shwedagon Pagoda • Inle Lake – home to traditional ‘leg-rowing’ fishermen • Visit a traditional Intha village and mesmerising Mandalay • Visit Amarapura, former Royal capital • Stroll along U Bein’s teak bridge and enjoy a cocktail • Majestic Bagan is a ‘Land of a Thousand Pagodas’ • Cruise the Irrawaddy River • Discover and explore colourful, cacophonous Bangkok • See the poignant Bridge over the River Kwai • Rest and relax in beachside Cha-Am • 12 nights’ accommodation sharing a twin/double room on dinner, bed and breakfast basis in Burma and on a bed and breakfast basis in Thailand with two lunches, plus two nights on the plane • Return flights to Yangon via Bangkok, returning from Bangkok and flights as described in the itinerary
FLY FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,549 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Thai Dinner Dance – £29, Elephant Night Safari with Dinner – £65, Hua Hin by night with dinner – £76, Phetchaburi Summer Palace – £32
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £585 Call us on: 0330
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This truly wonderful escorted tour to Southeast Asia heads first to Myanmar, the fascinating former Burma, on a journey full of breathtaking highlights, spectacular sights, and the warmest of welcomes. Take in ‘Old Rangoon’, exquisite Inle Lake, colonial Mandaly and temple city Bagan, on the Irrawaddy River, before returning to Thailand, where a second week marries Bangkok’s pulsating vigour and stunning temples, the verdant jungle landscape of the languid River Kwai, and the rest and relaxation of a beachside idyll.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Rose Garden Hotel, Yangon (nt 2) Set in landscaped gardens and within walking distance of the golden Shwedagon Pagoda. Amata Garden Resort, Inle Lake (nt 3) Surrounded by green forests and the Shan Hills, with a beautiful lake view. Yadanarpon Dynasty Hotel, Mandalay (nts 4-5) A lovely hotel with a roof-top dining terrace. Shwe Yee Pwint, Bagan (nts 6-7) Centrally located close to the archaeological sites of the city. Century Park Hotel, Bangkok (nts 8-9) Centrally located with a large pool/terrace. Felix River Kwai, Kanchanaburi (nts 10-11) Set in gardens leading down to the river and near the famous bridge, rooms have a private balcony. The Regent Cha Am Beach Resort, Cha Am (nts 12-13) In a prime position right on the beach, this hotel has two restaurants.
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