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your next holiday from this awardwinning collection of high quality tours and breaks from Newmarket.

The following pages contain many perennially popular, tried and tested tours to a selection of new exciting holidays in delightful destinations – all of which are already proving very popular in 2018. Our collection offers our customers the widest selection, the most astonishing value, and the highest standards of travel arrangements we have ever offered. Book your 2018 holiday and reserve your place for just £49 per person*. Hurry - this low deposit offer must end on 31st August!

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There’s even more to discover... Newmarket holidays are crafted with care by a team of seasoned travel experts who spend their year travelling to the destinations, researching new ideas and assessing feedback from previous customers. This desire to create new holiday experiences for our customers is reflected in the following pages.

New for 2018 Don’t miss several new and exciting destinations awaiting discovery and exploration, and a host of others that have added value with new included excursions and highlights. Look online for a wider selection of our new escorted tours.

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The Best of the Scottish Highlands

Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus

Escape to the Highlands – fly to Inverness and enjoy a land of big skies, rugged mountains, sparkling lochs, romantic castles, culture and history.

Discover and explore the beautiful, unspoiled north of Aphrodite’s Isle, stepping back in time on this fascinating escorted tour.

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Under African Skies – Victoria Falls to Cape Town

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!

Wildlife encounters and unforgettable experiences in one of the world’s most beautiful corners.

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Lake Garda

Italian Riviera

Hand-Picked Resorts NEW for 2018!

Northern Cyprus

Hand-Picked Resorts

Porecˇ, Croatia

Tuscany

Sorrento & the Bay of Naples

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We are delighted to present a selection of holidays in very special places chosen especially for you if you’re looking for a break where the emphasis is on rest and relaxation with just a little gentle exploration thrown in. Flights, transfers and excellent hotels are included in the price.

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Looking to get away in September or October? If you are looking to get away this year, it’s not too late! There are still a few places available on some of our most popular UK, Irish and European escorted tours in September and October, perfect months for discovery and exploration after the fierce heat – and the crowds – of high summer have dispersed, but still with a hint of warmth in the air to enjoy.

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*Low deposit of £49 per person applies to new bookings only made between 17th August and 31st August 2017 (inclusive only). This offer applies to air-inclusive holidays only and excludes NCL Cruises from Venice, The American Queen – New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville, Deep South Rhythms, New Orleans & Caribbean Cruise, Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies , Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer™ Extension and Canada – Niagara Falls to the Rockies with Alaska Cruise Extension. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.

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Tremendous Value, Quality & Service Excellence since 1983 Excellent, hand-picked hotels

Friendly, experienced Tour Managers

Exciting included & optional excursions

Whether a ‘bed for a night’, or the base for a longer stay, the accommodation featured on a Newmarket escorted tour or resort-based stay is invariably a highlight of your holiday experience. Each will have been selected for its comfort and convenience and the range of amenities provided at day’s end.

Adding immeasurably to the pleasure of every Newmarket escorted tour, by not only bringing to life the places visited, providing colour and background to the sights and attractions, but also ensuring that your holiday arrangements operate as smoothly as possible, will be one of a team of dedicated professionals who look forward to sharing their love and knowledge of your chosen destinations with you.

Our 2017-19 Collection features more included excursions than ever before, increasing even further the tremendous value of our holidays. Our included excursions lie at the heart of what makes a Newmarket escorted tour so special.

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The holidays in this brochure are brought to you by Newmarket Holidays, part of the Newmarket Group, which was founded in 1983. One of the largest privately owned tour operators in the UK, Newmarket are full members of the Association of British Travel Agents, and hold an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority, meaning that you are assured of full financial protection when you book with us.

Take a look at our website to discover the excitement of our holidays and escorted tours. The Newmarket crew have been travelling the world filming the most beautiful, enthralling destinations and capturing the magic of our holidays, and new videos are being added regularly. Hear first-hand what our customers have to say, and see what you can experience!

In addition to enjoying all the included tours, you can complete your holiday experience by joining some very special optional excursions.

Your holiday... ...your way! Flexible travel arrangements on a wide selection of holidays In addition to a choice of travel arrangements on many tours – flights from a choice of airports, train travel and so on – we also offer a host of other ways in which you can tailor your Newmarket holiday to suit your own particular requirements – we’ll fit in with your preferences and plans wherever we can help!

TOUR-ONLY – WITHOUT FLIGHTS Begin your tour at the destination airport, or in some cases, at a designated hotel, choosing to travel earlier and return later, but still enjoying all the excitement of the tour or holiday.

CRUISE ONLY – WITHOUT FLIGHTS Join MS Mendula at the quayside on our Croatian cruise. Call us or go online for further information.

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Astonishing value for money… …compare our prices and inclusions!

When you travel with Newmarket Holidays, you can rest assured you have chosen an award-winning company that never forgets that their customers’ holiday time, and especially their holiday money, are precious. We go out of our way to provide you with unbeatable quality and value.

Stunning prices with so much included

Take a look at the highlights and inclusions that are featured in every Newmarket holiday, from travel and transfers, to carefully chosen accommodation, to a host of memorable escorted sightseeing tours and experiences.

It’s a wonderful world – discover it with us

In the following pages you’ll find a selection from the widest range of destinations we’ve ever offered, all brought to life by our dedicated band of friendly, experienced tour managers and guides. Look online for the full range.

Quality and astonishing value since 1983

We’ve come a long, long way – and our customers have travelled many millions of miles – since our first tour, in May 1983, and we’re pleased to be offering the same quality and value to our customers today.

Everything taken care of for you

At the heart of Newmarket Holidays is a team committed to looking after the smallest details – we take care of the organisation and leave the pleasures of holidaymaking to you.

Your money is safe with us

As you’d expect, Newmarket Holidays offers full financial protection through our membership of ABTA and our ATOL licence, giving you peace of mind when it comes to your hardearned holiday money.

Crafted with Care by travel experts

The team of industry experts at Newmarket have hundreds of years of collective experience when it comes to arranging exceptional holidays. Rest assured you’re in the best of hands.

The Newmarket Price Promise

We back our belief in the unbeatable value of our holidays by standing behind it. If at the time of booking, you find the same escorted tour cheaper The Newmarket elsewhere, we will match the price of that Why pay more? holiday.*

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Awardwinning, year after year

Although the comments from our customers matter more to us than industry accolades, we’re especially pleased to have been recognised at the annual British Travel Awards, since these are voted for by the British public. Voted ‘Best Escorted Tour Operator’ for the fourth successive year in 2016, our awards tally since 2011 now stands at 21.

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At Newmarket Holidays we work with independent review specialist Reevoo, who collect and collate all customer feedback about our holidays, presenting all comments in an unedited form on our website. When making your decision about where next to join us, browse the reviews in order to see what previous travellers have thought about their Newmarket experiences.

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Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness

Strathspey Steam Railway

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The Best of the Scottish Highlands

7 days from

£619

Escape to the Highlands – fly to Inverness and enjoy a land of big skies, rugged mountains, sparkling lochs, romantic castles, culture and history. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A journey on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway • A dolphin-spotting cruise on the Moray Firth • A tour of Royal Deeside and visit to Crathes Castle (entrance payable locally by non National Trust members) • An unforgettable journey on the ‘Road to the Isles’ from Fort William to Mallaig • A tour of the beautiful Black Isle • Time to discover famous Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal • Visits to Inverness, Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey • Six nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the three-star Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge • Return flights to Inverness

From the famous ‘Road to the Isles’ and legendary Loch Ness, to beautiful Royal Deeside and the mysterious Black Isle, this holiday features a host of highlights, including a cruise on the Moray Firth, home to around 190 resident bottlenose dolphins and a wealth of birdlife. From your Highland village base, the first excursion sees you journey through the Grampian Mountains to HM The Queen’s beloved Royal Deeside, where highlights will include Ballater and historic Crathes Castle, with its fine interior and colour-filled walled garden. A morning in thriving Inverness is followed by a dolphinspotting cruise and a visit to the beautiful Black Isle – actually a peninsular – while another included tour sees you explore Loch Ness. The holiday is completed with a ride on the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway through the Cairngorm National Park, and a final breathtaking journey on the ‘Road to the Isles’ from Fort William to Mallaig, with the chance to see the iconic Glenfinnan Monument.

YOUR HOTEL: FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £659 • Bristol £619 • Gatwick £619 • Heathrow £659 • Luton £619 • Manchester £689

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £162

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Carrbridge Hotel Carrbridge

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Situated in the North West corner of the Cairngorm National Park, on the banks of the River Dulnain, this traditional Highland hotel dates back to 1803. The hotel, which is family owned and managed, has been sympathetically refurbished and extended over the years.

Strathspey Steam Train

Glenfinnan Viaduct

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Scottish Highland Railways

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£xxx £479

Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on three of Scotland’s – and indeed the world’s – most scenic railways. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - one of the ‘Great Railway Journeys of the World’ • Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway • Cross the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct on the 42-mile journey from Fort William to Mallaig • Visit the famous Highland resort of Aviemore • Four nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at either the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore or the Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge depending on your departure date • Return flights to Edinburgh

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £565 • Bristol £489 • Cardiff £529 • East Midlands £559 • Exeter £609 • Gatwick £489 • Heathrow £539 • Luton £479 • Manchester £549 • Norwich £599 • Southampton £599 • Stansted £479

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Cairngorm Mountain Railway – £14.50 (adults), £13 (senior citizens), £10 (children)

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £108 *Please note: Depending on your departure date, you will stay in one of two hotels described on this page. You will be told which hotel you are staying in when you book. The Fort William and Kyle railway journeys are both on diesel hauled scheduled Scotrail services.

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Visit the heart of the Highlands to enjoy three spectacular train journeys. Acclaimed by Michael Palin as one of the ‘Great Railway Journeys of the World’, the run from Inverness across to Kyle of Lochalsh is just one of the trio of rail journeys included on this break. The line travels along the south side of Beauly Firth, with views across to the ‘Black Isle’, before turning north to Dingwall. From there it heads west, through the remote northern Highlands, culminating in a descent to the magnificent scenery of Loch Carron. You’ll also take a nostalgic nine-and-a-half-mile trip on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery. One final journey, taking you on the last 42 miles of the famous West Highland Line, winds through spectacular scenery from Fort William to Mallaig overlooking the Isle of Skye and completes an unforgettably scenic few days.

YOUR HOTEL*: The Highlander Hotel Newtonmore

This is a modern hotel set in the Spey Valley in the village of Newtonmore. The bedrooms are situated in two blocks just a short walk from the main hotel reception, restaurant and bar areas.

Carrbridge Hotel Carrbridge

Situated in the North West corner of the Cairngorm National Park, on the banks of the River Dulnain, this traditional Highland hotel is family owned and managed, and has been sympathetically refurbished.

Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye

Portree, Isle of Skye

Hebridean Island Adventure

6 or 8 days from

£519

Explore Scotland’s magical Western Isles, an unspoilt, un-crowded and timeless land of stunning scenery, ancient history and a unique culture. AVAILABLE: Oct 2017, Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A tour of the Isle of Skye, including visits to picturesque Portree and historic Dunvegan Castle (entrance payable locally) • Visits to the remarkable Standing Stones of Callanish, a Blackhouse, the Broch of Carloway and the Butt of Lewis (all entrances payable locally) on the Isle of Lewis • A tour of the Isle of Harris • A day exploring North and South Uist (eight-day itinerary only) • Five or seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the Dunollie Hotel, Isle of Skye, the Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway, the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore and the Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula (eight-day itinerary only) • Return flights to Edinburgh

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. 6-DAY PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £699 • Bristol £639 • Cardiff £679 • East Midlands £679 • Gatwick £629 • Heathrow £699 • Luton £619 • Manchester £689 • Norwich £749 • Southampton £729 • Stansted £619

With huge skies and ocean-washed sands of vast empty beaches, and mountains and moorlands rich in flora and fauna, the Hebrides are truly breathtaking. Both the six- and eight-day itineraries take in the ‘Misty Isle’ of Skye and the outer Hebridean Islands of Lewis and Harris, with their archaeological wonders, while the extended eight-day tour also includes the islands of Uist, Benbecula and Eriskay in the Outer Western Isles.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Dunollie Hotel Isle of Skye

nights 1-2

The modern, spacious Dunollie Hotel is situated at the water’s edge by the harbour wall in Broadford.

Cabarfeidh Hotel Stornoway

nights 3-4

The excellent three-star Cabarfeidh Hotel offers spacious, comfortable accommodation.

Highlander Hotel Newtonmore

night 5 or 7

The hotel offers comfortable accommodation with a restaurant and bar. Bedrooms are situated just a short walk from the reception.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS: 6 Days - from £130,

The Dark Island Hotel*

Please note: Prices are based on the 6-day itinerary. Please see our website or call us for further information on the 8-day itinerary.

Situated on the island of Benbecula, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation with a restaurant and bar.

8 Days - from £182

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Benbecula

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Dunluce Castle

The Giant’s Causeway

Donegal & the Giant’s Causeway

6 days from

£499

One of nature’s most iconic sites combined with time in a relatively undiscovered part of the ‘Emerald Isle’, from which you’ll return richly rewarded. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A visit to the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway with included entrance to the Visitor Centre • Time to explore bustling Donegal town • A visit to beautiful Glenveagh National Park and a guided tour of historic Glenveagh Castle • A scenic coastal drive • A tour of the rugged Inishowen Peninsula including a visit to the fascinating Doagh Isle Famine Village • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the three-star Station House Hotel, Letterkenny, or, for a supplement, at the four-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny • Return flights to Belfast

This super-value, popular holiday features a visit to County Antrim’s UNESCO World Heritage site the Giant’s Causeway, and further chances to explore Ireland’s finest scenery. In a region where the Irish language is still widely spoken, and traditional music rings out from the pubs and bars of its ancient towns and villages, you’ll discover a land of rivers and loughs, of towering mountains and sheltered glens from your base in lively Letterkenny. The highlight is a visit to the truly breathtaking Giant’s Causeway. This astonishing collection of basalt columns, packed closely together, act as stepping stones into the Atlantic from beneath the windswept cliffs – a simply unforgettable sight. You’ll also explore Donegal town, visit Glenveagh National Park and its eponymous castle, and spend a day on the Inishowen Peninsula, an area steeped in heritage and antiquity.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Station House Hotel

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Letterkenny

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Price from £499

• Birmingham £499 • Bristol £509 • East Midlands £575 • Gatwick £509 • Heathrow £569 • Leeds/Bradford £585 • Liverpool £525 • Luton £499 • Manchester £509 • Newcastle £519 • Southampton £595 • Stansted £499

Situated by the banks of the River Swilly close to the centre of town, this hotel has a café/bar and modern rooms. A complimentary guided walking tour of Letterkenny is offered during your stay.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £105

Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny

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Price from £644

This contemporary hotel is centrally located, and facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. The hotel’s restaurant serves fine Irish cuisine, and the Oak Bar and Grill serves lighter meals.

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Bantry House © Chris Hill Tourism Ireland

Ring of Kerry

The Ring of Kerry & Wonderful Western Ireland £569

6 days from

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy some of Ireland’s loveliest scenery, including the iconic lakes and mountains paradise of the Ring of Kerry. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A tour of the Ring of Kerry, with its stunning seascapes and soaring mountains • A boat trip to Garinish Island and its famous gardens • Discover the delightful city of Cork • Visit Timoleague Abbey • A guided tour of Bantry House and time to explore its beautiful gardens • Explore the colourful and fashionable seaside resort of Kinsale • Entrance to the fascinating Cobh Heritage Centre • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the three-star Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery • Return flights to Cork

From an idyllic base on the West Cork coast, this holiday is crammed with highlights and is the perfect introduction to the many attractions of this beautiful corner of the Emerald Isle. Join our tour manager on some wonderful excursions, including visits to lively Kinsale, the delightful city of Cork with its long maritime history and Cobh, final port of call in April 1912 for the ill-fated RMS Titanic. A visit to the excellent Heritage Centre - a multimedia exhibition which tells the story of Irish immigration - is included. Other highlights include a boat trip taking in the renowned gardens on Garinish Island and a tour of historic Bantry House. A long, but infinitely worthwhile day and undoubted highlight of your holiday, will be a tour of the Ring of Kerry, the sublimely beautiful lakes and mountains paradise of the Iveragh Peninusla. From forests and rugged landscapes, to tumbling waterfalls and the raging waters of the Atlantic, this is a roller coaster of scenic wonder.

YOUR HOTEL: Celtic Ross Hotel

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £589 • Bristol £599 • Gatwick £569 • Heathrow £619 • Manchester £629 • Southampton £589 • Stansted £569

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £130

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Rosscarbery

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Situated where the Wild Atlantic Way hugs the coastline at Rosscarbery Bay, the hotel is family owned and managed. The village sits on a hill behind the hotel, about a 10 to 15 minute walk away. Many of the comfortable bedrooms overlook the lagoon or the estuary and are available at a supplement. The hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym.

Cliffs of Moher

Kylemore Abbey

Galway, Connemara & Ireland’s Stunning West

6 days from

£549

The chance to discover one of the most beautiful and unspoilt corners of Ireland, renowned for its ancient Gaelic heritage and traditional Irish hospitality. AVAILABLE: Oct 2017, Apr to Jun & Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A visit to vibrant, colourful Galway City • A drive along part of the Wild Atlantic Way and a scenic tour of glorious Connemara • Admission to beautiful Kylemore Abbey • Visits to the towering Cliffs of Moher and the lunarlike landscape of the Burren • Time to explore the National Museum of Ireland Country Life • A private cruise on lovely Lough Corrib with commentary by a local historian • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the four-star McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris • Return flights to Knock

Based in the four-star McWilliam Park Hotel, this six-day holiday features a full and varied itinerary to help you make the very most of your time in this lovely part of the Emerald Isle. Highlights include time to explore historic Galway City, where a pedestrianised thoroughfare leads down to the thriving waterfront, and a cruise on Lough Corrib. Our privately charted vessel is the perfect place from which to enjoy the fantastic views of Ashford Castle, the Connemara mountains and the wooded islands that dot the lake. Other excursions include a scenic tour of Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way – one of the world’s longest defined coastal routes – and a visit to stunning Kylemore Abbey. Finally, we’ll take in the unique landscape of the famous Burren, one of the largest limestone karst areas in Europe, and the majestic Cliffs of Moher - towering some 200 metres above sea level.

YOUR HOTEL: McWilliam Park Hotel

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £559 • East Midlands £579 • Gatwick £559 • Liverpool £589 • Luton £549 • Stansted £549

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £110 Please note: An airport development fee of €10 is payable by departing passengers at Knock airport. This is collected at the airport prior to departure. Please see the airport’s website for further information.

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Claremorris

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This four-star hotel offers spacious accommodation and a leisure centre with a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. En-suite bedrooms have a TV, iron, safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities. Meals are taken in the restaurant, and the Kavanagh Lounge and Bar offers a carvery-style lunch, and bar food from mid afternoon. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and entertainment each evening including social dancing and live music.

La Corbiere Lighthouse

Elizabeth Castle

Jersey – The Sun‑Kissed Channel Isle

6 days from

£429

Enjoy rest, relaxation and some fascinating exploration on Britain’s famously sun-kissed southern outpost – it’s Europe without the Euro! AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Jun, Aug to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Learn about the WW2 German Occupation in the fascinating War Tunnels • A guided Island Tour introduces the UK’s sunny southern outpost • Enjoy five nights in delightful St Helier, Jersey’s charming capital • Dine in or choose from a host of excellent eateries • Five nights’ carefully chosen accommodation at the Norfolk Lodge, St Helier (upgrade hotels and halfboard options available for a supplement) • Return flights to Jersey

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £669 • Birmingham £499 • Bristol £539 • Doncaster £479 • East Midlands £529 • Edinburgh £649 • Exeter £479 • Gatwick £429 • Glasgow £529 • Leeds/Bradford £689 • Liverpool £489 • London City £499 • Manchester £519 • Newcastle £529 • Southampton £479 • Southend £459

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Jersey Zoo – from £28 • Taste of Jersey – from £38

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £120

Join us for a wonderful relaxing holiday on Jersey, where you’ll enjoy a choice of excellent hotels, an included tour of the island and its stunning coastline, and a visit to the fascinating War Tunnels. The island capital offers everything you could wish for, with cafés, bars and restaurants - where fresh fish is the order of the day – and ‘tax-free’ shopping. The included excursions will bring to life UK’s sunny southern outpost, and there’s the chance, on an optional tour, to visit the world-renowned Jersey Zoo, also known as the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Norfolk Lodge St Helier

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Price from £429

Close to the centre of St Helier this hotel offers an indoor pool, terrace, bar and lounge, entertainment and a restaurant.

Monterey Hotel St Helier

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Price from £454

Centrally located, facilities include an indoor heated pool, sauna, steam-room and mini-gym, restaurant, bar and lounge.

Merton Hotel St Helier

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Price from £464

This hotel has a leisure complex with pools, tennis courts, a fitness centre, and sauna, plus restaurants and bars.

Pomme D’Or Hotel St Helier

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Price from £549

This hotel boasts views over the marina, several restaurants and bars. Rooms offer TV, free Wi-Fi, iron, hairdryer and a safe.

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Douglas & Laxey Electric Tram

Peel Castle

Castletown Station © www.visitisleofman.com

Historic Railways of the Isle of Man

5 days from

£489

Enjoy ‘Life in the Slow Lane’ as you step back in time and discover the ‘Jewel of the Irish Sea’. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Mar to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend four nights in island capital Douglas • Journey on the narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway • Visit classic resort Port Erin • A journey on the Manx Electric Railway • Take a trip on the Snaefell Mountain Railway • On a clear day, see ‘Seven Kingdoms’ from the Snaefell summit station • Discover many of the island’s attractions with your included ‘Go Explore Heritage Card’ • Four nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at either the Chesterhouse Hotel, Rutland Hotel, Welbeck Hotel, Ascot Hotel or Empress Hotel, Douglas (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to the Isle of Man

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £554 • Birmingham £554 • Gatwick £504 • Glasgow £569 • Liverpool £489 • London City £629 • Luton £524 • Manchester £524 • Newcastle £569

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £60 Please note: In the unlikely event of a steam locomotive breaking down and/or being unavailable on the Isle of Man Steam Railways, we reserve the right to substitute the engine with a diesel locomotive.

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Join us for a short break to a corner of our island where it seems life is lived at a slower pace – TT races aside – against a background of rolling hills and wonderful beaches. Included journeys on the famous Steam Railway, via former island capital Castletown to beautiful Port Erin, to historic Ramsey and famous Laxey on the celebrated Manx Electric Railway, and a ride on the Snaefell Mountain Railway are all highlights of a wonderful stay.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Depending on your departure date, you will be staying at one of our carefully chosen hotels where the accent is very much on friendly service and warm hospitality. Please see our website for details of other hotels featured. Chesterhouse Hotel Douglas

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Set on Douglas’ seafront, this traditional hotel boasts a carvery restaurant and lounge bar. Rooms have a TV, tea/coffeemaking facilities, hairdryer and telephone.

Rutland Hotel Douglas

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An award-winning hotel set in a Victorian terrace offers a carvery restaurant with panoramic views of the bay. Rooms have free Wi‑Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Mannin Hotel Douglas

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Price from £645

Opened in 2016, the Mannin offers a bar and restaurant overlooking the Broadway and Villa Marina. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, fridge and safe.

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 £579 • Bristol £399 • Cardiff £399 • Durham Tees Valley £569 • East Midlands £389 • Edinburgh £399 • Exeter £549 • Gatwick £319 • Heathrow £409 • Humberside £599 • Inverness £589 • Isle of Man £599 • Jersey £569 • Luton £339 • Manchester £379 • Newquay £539 • Norwich £559 • 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

Limone

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

Malcesine

Hotel Modena

Bed & Breakfast Price from £319

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.

Malcesine

Torbole

This family-run hotel has spectacular views of the lake. A regular bus service connects the hotel with other resorts.

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

This popular hotel offers simple accommodation, and is a great base from which to explore the delightful area.

3H Hotel Rely Malcesine

3H Hotel Malcesine Malcesine

Half-Board Price from £507

Half-Board Price from £509

Set in a wonderful lakeside position, right in the heart of this fine resort, the views over Lake Garda are simply spectacular.

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.

3H Drago Hotel

Limone

3H Hotel Lago di Garda Bed & Breakfast Malcesine Price from £543

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.

Malcesine

This hotel is ideally situated by the lake, this very popular hotel is sure to provide you with a comfortable stay.

Ideally situated in the heart of this wonderful resort, with the lake and many restaurants on the doorstep.

3H Hotel Geier Torbole

• Grand Circular Tour – from £42 • Venice – from £52 • Verona – £27 • The Dolomites – from £33

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Bed & Breakfast Price from £388

In a glorious location in the picturesque harbour of Torbole, the views of Lake Garda from this hotel are spectacular.

4H Piccolo Mondo

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Half-Board Price from £500

Torbole

Half-Board Price from £619

This hotel boasts an excellent range of facilities, and their restaurant offers some of the best regional specialities.

4H Hotel Grand Liberty Riva del Garda

Half-Board Price from £661

Based near the lakeside this hotel boasts peaceful gardens, an outdoor pool, lounge areas, bars and a wellness centre.

Please see our website for the full range of hotels.

Castle Sirmione, Lake Garda

Lake Garda

Tremezzo, Lake Como

8 days from

£729

The Italian Lakes

Discover some of the world’s most alluring and contrasting lakes and mountains scenery on this two-centre touring holiday. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a full-day tour of glorious Lake Garda • Enjoy a guided tour of Maggiore & the beautiful Borromean Islands • Spend a day exploring Lake Como • Explore Sirmione on Garda’s sun-kissed southern shore • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel du Parc, Sirmione on Lake Garda and the four-star Villa Paradiso, Meina on Lake Maggiore • Return flights to Italy

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £809 • Bristol £989 • Cardiff £859 • Edinburgh £879 • Gatwick £729 • Luton £729 • Manchester £769 • Stansted £729

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Mantova – from £23 • Locarno & Cento Valli – from £53

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £168

Combining three nights on Lake Garda’s idyllic shores with four more at Lake Maggiore, with included tours of the beautiful region and the chance, on an optional excursion, to visit historic Mantova, ‘the world’s most romantic city’, this is a picture-postcard-perfect two-centre tour. Journey first to Lake Garda’s southern shore and the resort town of Sirmione where an included tour offers the chance to get to know Italy’s largest and most popular body of water, and an optional excursion takes in stunning Mantova, with its beautiful lakes and a skyline straight out of an ‘Arabian Nights’ fantasy. Your second hotel, located beside Maggiore and set amongst gently contoured hills, also offers an included guided tour of the lake, where resort towns Arona, Baveno and Stresa exude a Mediterranean-like charm. Board a boat from Stresa to cross to the tiny Borromean Islands. Visit Lake Como, and take in Tremezzo, home to the famed Villa Carlotta, and stunning Bellagio, said to be “the most beautiful town in Italy”. An optional excursion returns from Swiss resort Locarno aboard the Cento Valli train.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Du Parc, Sirmione Lake Garda

HHHH nights 1-3

Just over a mile from the town’s centre, guest rooms in this hotel have a balcony or terrace.

Villa Paradiso, Meina Lake Maggiore

HHHH nights 4-7

Set beside the lake shore, this family-run hotel has an outdoor pool as well as a private beach.

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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 £859 • Gatwick £579 • Heathrow £669 • Humberside £879 • Inverness £899 • Isle of Man £889 (2018 only) • Jersey £919 • Luton £599 • Manchester £659 • Newquay £799 • Norwich £813 • 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.

Venice

Florence

The Colosseum, Rome

8 days from

£779

Seven Cities of Italy

Experience and explore some of the finest historic cities – not just in Italy, but in the whole of Europe. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Unwind by the shores of beautiful Lake Garda • Explore the city of “star-crossed lovers” – Verona, with its sweeping Piazza Bra and astonishing Roman arena • Discover Venice, one of the world’s most beautiful cities • Take in the Renaissance majesty of Florence, home of Michelangelo, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci • Visit Siena’s magnificent Piazza il Campo and the hilltop fortress of San Gimignano • Discover Rome, ‘the Eternal City’, on a guided tour • See Assisi, the birthplace of Italy’s patron saint • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at four-star hotels in Moniga del Garda, Chianciano Terme and Lugagnano • Return flights to Italy

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £885 • Birmingham £899 • Bristol £849 • Cardiff £899 • Durham Tees Valley £1,019 • East Midlands £859 • Edinburgh £929 • Exeter £969 • Gatwick £779 • Heathrow £929 • Humberside £1,069 • Isle of Man £1,059 • Jersey £1,059 • Luton £799 • Manchester £859 • Newquay £969 • Norwich £969 • Southampton £879 • Stansted £799

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £168

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Join us and marvel at romantic, incomparable Venice; Romeo and Juliet’s Verona; Florence, the Renaissance capital of the Kingdom of Italy, and the modern-day capital Rome; the hill-top shrine of Assisi; and the Tuscan gems of Siena and San Gimignano. Combining a stay on the sun-blessed shores of Lake Garda with time in the heart of the sublime Tuscan countryside, this hugely popular, tremendous-value escorted tour is full of fascination, interest and delight.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Riva del Sole Moniga del Garda

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nights 1-3

This family-run hotel sits elevated 200 metres from the lake shore, boasting views from its outdoor terrace, with a breakfast room/restaurant and outdoor pool. Rooms offer a TV, hairdryer and safe.

Hotel President

Chianciano Terme

HHHH

nights 4-6

Sitting at the entrance of Chianciano, this hotel has a roof-top pool and bar, dining room serving buffet breakfast and dinner, and rooms boasting a safe, balcony, hairdryer and a fridge.

Antico Termine Lugagnano

HHHH

night 7

Close to Verona, and ideally positioned for the airport, this four-star Best Western hotel has an outdoor pool, bar, lounge and restaurant. Rooms have a telephone and satellite TV.

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 £915 • Gatwick £750 • Humberside £915 • Inverness £865 • Liverpool £770 • Luton £750 • Manchester £770 • Norwich £915 • 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

HHH

Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £764

One kilometre from Sorrento’s centre, this hotel has a stunning garden surrounding the pool.

Hotel Eliseo

HHHH

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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Ravello Gardens

Cathedral of Santo Andrea, Amalfi

Positano

Ravello, Positano & the Amalfi Coast

8 days from

£719

The colourful charms and welcoming warmth of some of Southern Italy’s most celebrated resorts, discovered, explored and enjoyed. AVAILABLE: Sep to Oct 2017, May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend seven nights in a classic Southern Italian resort • Discover and explore ancient Amalfi and beguiling, hill-top Ravello • Catch your breath on the famously vertiginous ‘Amalfi Drive’ • Visit delightful Sorrento, above the blue Bay of Naples • Wander the startling remains of once-thriving Roman city Pompeii • Enjoy a memorable boat trip to idyllic Positano • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel San Pietro, Maiori (upgrade to the four-star Reginna Palace Hotel, Maiori on a bed and breakfast basis for a small supplement) • Return flights to Italy

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £809 • Bristol £769 • East Midlands £799 • Exeter £929 • Gatwick £739 • Inverness £889 • Liverpool £769 • Luton £719 • Manchester £789 • Stansted £739

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Capri – £94

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £189

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Based in Maiori, on the blue Bay of Salerno, with its beach, tree-shaded promenade, and bustling harbour, this holiday brings the chance to rest and relax in a delightfully elegant coastal resort and to join three memorable excursions. Journey along the world famous Amalfi Drive to delightful Amalfi, with its beautiful cathedral, colour-washed houses and pretty port, and visit beguiling, much-photographed Ravello. Discover exquisite Sorrento, built ‘between the sky and the sea’ and step back in time as you wander the preserved remains of the ancient, once-magnificent city of Pompeii. A last included tour sees you journey by boat to fabled ‘jet-set’ haven Positano, while a final, optional excursion is to the magical Isle of Capri - a marvellous way to complete this wonderful holiday.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel San Pietro Maiori

HHHH

Price from £719

This family-run hotel offers an outdoor pool, sun terrace, restaurant, snack bar and games room. Air-conditioned rooms have a hairdryer, mini-bar, TV and a safe. Balcony rooms are available for a supplement.

Hotel Reginna Palace Maiori

HHHH

Price from £754

This elegant, beachfront hotel, with an outdoor pool, offers you the choice of dining in the hotel’s restaurants or Maiori’s host of local eateries. Rooms offer a hairdryer, TV and Wi-Fi.

Sorrento

Pompeii

St Peter’s Basilica, Rome

Rome, Sorrento & Pompeii

8 days from

£789

The timeless glories of the Eternal City, Pompeii’s window on the Roman world, and the exquisite Neapolitan Riviera, discovered and explored. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend three nights in the Eternal City • Enjoy a classic Rome sightseeing tour • Journey south to Sorrento via historic Monte Cassino • Step back in time as you explore Pompeii’s haunting ruins • Spend four nights close to delightful Sorrento, above the blue Bay of Naples • Journey along the famous Amalfi Drive • Take an optional excursion to the idyllic Isle of Capri • Seven nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis at the Romoli Hotel, Rome, and on a dinner bed and breakfast basis at the Hotel Giosuè a Mare, Meta di Sorrento • Return flights to Italy

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £799 • Bristol £819 • Gatwick £789 • Liverpool £829 • Manchester £829 • Stansted £789

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Vatican and St Peter’s Tour – £75 • Capri – £95

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £196

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This wonderful, two-centre escorted tour combines three nights in Rome with four nights on the Bay of Naples. Fascinating sightseeing tours, and visits to hill-top Monte Cassino and Pompeii, are crowned by one of the world’s most scenic drives and the chance, on an optional excursion, to cross to beautiful Capri. Spend two days in the Italian capital, taking in the Colosseum and the Forum, the great basilicas of the early Christian Church and the Baroque fountains. Explore at leisure, and join the optional tour of Vatican City, before driving south, via Cassino’s vast Benedictine monastery and Roman Pompeii, to Meta di Sorrento. Head to the town’s colourful ports and Piazza Tasso, and enjoy the excursion along the stunning Amalfi Drive. A final optional tour brings the chance to crown a wonderful holiday with a visit to the Isle of Capri, one of the Mediterranean’s greatest treasures.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Romoli Hotel Rome

HHH nights 1-3

In a quiet location overlooking a park, and close to shops and restaurants, this modern, airy hotel offers a roof-top breakfast room, bar, terrace and free Wi-Fi. Rooms have satellite TV, telephone and a safe.

Hotel Giosuè a Mare Meta di Sorrento

HHH nights 4-7

This comfortable hotel which is located approximately five kilometres from central Sorrento has its own private beach. Comfortable twin rooms have a balcony with stunning sea views.

Tuscany

Florence

Portofino

Portofino, Florence & Tuscany

8 days from

£679

Discover and explore one of the Med’s most exclusive corners and marvel at the stunning ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a week’s stay in one of Tuscany’s most celebrated spa resorts • Discover elegant Santa Margherita Ligure’s stunning bay • Pay a visit to chic Portofino, one of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive corners • Enjoy Pisa and Lucca, two Italian gems • Spend a day in breathtaking Florence, the enthralling ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’ • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Belvedere, Montecatini (upgrade to the four-star Hotel Adua, Montecatini for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy

This hugely popular tour is based in perhaps the most celebrated of all of the Tuscan ‘Terme’, Montecatini, which in addition to its famous spa baths and many health and beauty practitioners, boasts beautiful parks and gardens, a host of stylish shops, countless restaurants, cafés, trattorie and gelaterie to enjoy. Three unforgettable excursions will bring to life the Ligurian coast and its resorts, including Santa Margherita Ligure overlooking its stunning bay, and ultra-chic ‘jet-set’ watering-hole Portofino, fabled Pisa, with its ‘leaning tower’ and great marbled Duomo cathedral, elegant, walled Lucca, birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, and truly stunning Florence, ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. An opportunity, on an optional excursion, to explore the hill towns of Volterra, Certaldo and UNESCO-listed medieval gem San Gimignano completes the wonderful holiday.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Belvedere

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Montecatini

HHH

Price from £679

• Aberdeen £899 • Bournemouth £909 • Bristol £739 • Durham Tees Valley £899 • East Midlands £729 • Exeter £929 • Gatwick £679 • Humberside £909 • Inverness £939 • Luton £699 • Manchester £739 • Newquay £909 • Norwich £929 • Stansted £699

Close to the centre, this hotel has a bar, restaurant and a lift. The air-conditioned bedrooms have private facilities. Rooms with a small balcony are available for a supplement.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

Hotel Adua

• Certaldo, Volterra & San Gimignano – £45

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £149

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Montecatini

HHHH

Price from £749

Located a very short walk from the resort’s amenities, public areas include a bar, outdoor swimming pool, dining room and a lift. There is a wellness centre (payable locally). Bedrooms are stylishly furnished.

Lecce

Ostuni

Trulli houses, Alberobello

Puglia & the South – Undiscovered Italy

8 days from

£859

Take in the often-overlooked delights of Italy’s sun-kissed southern ‘high heel’ on this unique and delightful escorted tour. AVAILABLE: May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend seven nights above the blue Adriatic Sea • Enjoy some relaxed days at leisure in your comfortable hotel • Visit white-washed, medieval Cisternino • Witness hilltop Ostuni’s white walls gleaming in the Italian sun • See Alberobello’s traditional, conical Trulli houses • Discover and explore Baroque treasure-chest Lecce • Discover the UNESCO-listed wonders of Matera’s sassi cave dwellings • Visit the fascinating Castellana Caves and historic, circular Locorontodo on an optional excursion • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel del Levante, Torre Canne • Return flights to Bari

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £859 • Liverpool £869 • Stansted £859

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Castellana Grotto & Locorotondo – £54

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £259

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This hugely enjoyable holiday, based on the shores of the blue Adriatic, lifts the veil on a fascinating region of Italy. Discover ancient, whitewashed Cisternino, stunning hill-town Ostuni, Alberobello and its conical Trulli houses, UNESCO-listed Matera’s extraordinary sassi caves and the Baroque gem Lecce, and spend time enjoying the delights of the delightful, well-appointed beach-side hotel. Begin with a tour of the wine-producing Itrian Valley, where time-weathered Cisternino, boasting a beautiful medieval quarter, Ostuni, with its beautiful squares, and Alberobello’s tapered, grey-roofed Trulli are the sparkling jewels. A second included tour journeys to Lecce, where Roman remains include a stunning amphitheatre. Enthralling Matera, where the ancient sassi caves were inhabited as recently as 40 years ago and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fascinating, unique experience. An opportunity to enjoy a last tour of the Apulian countryside, taking in Castellana’s famous cave network, wine-producing, hill town Locorotondo, and elegant Martina Franca, completes a wonderful stay.

YOUR HOTEL: Hotel del Levante Torre Canne

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With its own beach in addition to pools and ample sun terraces, this hotel is a perfect holiday base, with a full range of comforts and amenities. Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a TV, and in addition to the outdoor facilities, there is a restaurant, bar and comfortable lounge. Rooms with a balcony and a balcony and sea view are available.

Sicilian Coastline

Agrigento

Taormina & Mount Etna

Etna, Taormina & Classic Sicily

8-days 8 days from

£849 79

This marvellous two-centre holiday lifts the veil on Italy’s southern island outpost, its treasures and its stunning natural wonders. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018 • Spend three nights in the foothills of Mount Etna • Discover Europe’s most celebrated active volcano • Enjoy hill-top Taormina, one of the Mediterranean’s most sparkling treasures • Visit Syracuse, one of Ancient Greece’s most important cities • Spend a day exploring the beautiful Aeolian Islands of Lìpari and Vulcano • Discover and explore Sicily’s colourful capital Palermo • The monastery at Monreale is one of Italy’s greatest glories • Explore medieval Piazza Armerina and Agrigento’s Greek temples • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Orrizonte, Acireale and the four-star Fiesta Garden Beach Hotel, near Cefalù • Return flights to Sicily

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £929 • Gatwick £879 • Luton £899 • Manchester £919 • Stansted £969

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Segesta – £32

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £182

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This wonderful visit combines a three-night stay on the island’s east coast, in a splendid hotel beneath the towering cone of snow-capped Etna, with a four-night beachside stay close to delightful Cefalù. In the company of a tour manager, you’ll discover centuries-old Palermo and visit the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano. With breathtaking views of Etna, Taormina is one of Italy’s most alluring locations. Discover its marbled squares, flower-strewn streets and spectacular Greek Theatre. Agrigento’s near-perfect Valley of the Temples – of Juno, Lacinia, Concord and Hercules – provides a vivid window on the ancient world. You’ll also visit the ancient treasures in Archimedes’ Syracuse and an optional excursion gives you the opportunity to visit the remarkable Doric Temple in Segesta and the historic mountain town of Erice.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Orrizonte Acireale

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nights 1-3

This hotel, at the foot of Mount Etna, offers magnificent views of the volcano and the coastline, and boasts good standard guest rooms, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant overlooking the garden.

Fiesta Garden Beach Hotel Near Cefalù

HHHH

nights 4-7

12 miles west of Cefalù and set beside a private stretch of sand, this hotel has two outdoor pools, extensive sun terraces, and a daytime and evening entertainment programme.

Porto Cervo, Sardinia

Calanches de Piana, Gulf of Porto

Port de Plaisance, Bonifacio, Corsica

8 days from

£979

Sardinia & Corsica

Two of the Mediterranean’s most captivating islands, one Italian, one French, both blessed with blue skies, warm waters and natural beauty. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Aug to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Tour the glitzy ‘playground paradise’ of the sparkling Costa Smeralda • Discover ancient Alghero and its offshore ‘sleeping giant’ Capo Caccia • Discover Corsica’s exquisite hilltop Bonifacio • A guided tour brings Ajaccio to life • See the amazing rock formations of the Calanches de Piana • Visit idyllic sea-side Porto • Three nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in the Hotel Martini, Olbia, Sardinia, and four nights in the Residence Les Calanques, in Ajaccio, Corsica • Ferry crossing from Sardinia to Corsica • Return flights to Olbia

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £1,039 • Gatwick £989 • Luton £979 • Manchester £1,029

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Neptune’s Grotto and boat cruise – £34 • Calanques boat cruise – £33

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £168

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Join us for three wonderful nights in Sardinia’s Olbia, followed by four nights close to historic Ajaccio, in rugged Corsica, birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte and one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating landscapes. Discover the Costa Smeralda, with its idyllic coves, stunning beaches and ultra-chic Porto Cervo. Visit historic Alghero, with its cathedral, labyrinthine streets and ancient walls before crossing by ferry to Corsica. Explore Ajaccio with its towering citadelle and its associations with the ‘Little Emperor’. Here you can join the included excursion to the nature reserve overlooking the Gulf of Porto, home to the fantastical Calanches rock formations. With delightful included excursions, and plenty of time to rest and relax, this is a perfect way to explore two island paradises in one memorable holiday.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Martini Olbia

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Close to central Olbia and the Costa Smeralda beaches, this hotel offers rooms with a TV, balcony or patio and free Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy a tennis court, restaurant, bar/lounge and sun terrace.

Residence Les Calanques Ajaccio

HHH nights 4-7

Overlooking the Sanguinaires Islands and four miles from central Ajaccio, this residence’s studios includes air-conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette. There is an outdoor pool overlooking the sea and a snack bar.

Lake Como

Bergamo

Bernina Express © swiss-image.ch

Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express

8 days from

£719

Picture-postcard ‘lakes and mountains’ perfection, one of the world’s great railway journeys and Switzerland’s most celebrated Alpine haven. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend a week on the shores of Italy’s most romantic lake • Discover idyllic Bellagio, ‘Italy’s most beautiful town’ • Enjoy a cruise on Lake Como and entrance to the gardens of a lakeside villa • Board the Bernina Express to fabled St Moritz • Enjoy some delightful optional excursions • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Lario, Mezzegra (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Milan

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £819 • Bristol £839 • Cardiff £819 • Edinburgh £849 • Gatwick £759 • Luton £719 • Manchester £809 • Stansted £759

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Bergamo – from £35 • Lake Lugano & Lugano town – from £33 • Milan – from £40

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £154

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Based on the wooded shores of the most picturesque of all the Italian lakes, this hugely popular holiday combines rest and relaxation in a very special corner of the world with some wonderful excursions. On the first included excursion, you’ll discover stunning Bellagio, Como’s most sparkling jewel, in its setting on the tip of the lake’s central promontory and heralded as the prettiest town in Italy. Wander the streets of the ‘Pearl of the Lake’, and take a seat in a pavement café to watch the beautiful world go by. You’ll also take to the lake’s tranquil waters aboard a cruiser, to visit the stunning gardens of Villa Balbianello, one of the most famous of the great lakeside estates. Saving perhaps the best till last, you’ll board the Bernina Express to journey across bridges and through deep tunnels to sparkling St Moritz. Optional tours include the great city of Milan and Switzerland’s stylish Lugano.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Lario Mezzegra

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Price from £719

A short walk from the lake’s shore and three miles from Villa Carlota, Hotel Lario boasts a restaurant with adjacent veranda, outdoor terrace and pool, and comfortable rooms with a small balcony or garden area.

Hotel Brittania Excelsior Cadenabbia

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Price from £859

Set on Como’s shore, with an outdoor pool, this hotel - with full-board meal arrangements and many drinks included - boasts lake views, bars and restaurants and comfortable, air-conditioned rooms.

Jostedal Glacier

Bergen

Aurlandsfjord

The Beautiful Fjords of Western Norway

8 days from

£799

This journey to one of the world’s most delightful destinations is less a holiday and more a treasured souvenir for life. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a stay in a wonderful fjord-side hotel • Be treated as honoured guests by the welcoming villagers • Journey by boat from your hotel through breathtaking scenery to ‘Fjordland Capital’ Bergen • Enjoy a fascinating ‘Fjord-Life’ tour • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in the ever-popular UK four-star standard Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand, on Sognefjord, sharing a twin/double (a choice of room upgrades is available for a supplement) • Return flights to Bergen

Based in an exquisite fjord-side village in one of the world’s most beautiful locations, this holiday brings opportunities to explore the unique landscape of sheer mountainsides plunging into the deep, dark waters and the unspoiled hinterland of forests, lakes and pristine glaciers beyond. Stay in idyllic Balestrand, on the shores of mighty Sognefjord, at the welcoming Kviknes Hotel. Excursions include a day trip by boat to historic Bergen. Explore the former residence of medieval kings and queens and birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg, and stroll through the ancient Bryggen area, with its beautifully preserved wooden warehouses. You’ll also enjoy an included ‘Fjord-Life’ excursion, and optional tours include chances to visit the Jostedal Glacier and the unmissable ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ excursion.

YOUR HOTEL: Kviknes Hotel

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Balestrand

• Aberdeen* £939 • Birmingham £939 • Bristol £939 • Cardiff £939 • Durham Tees Valley £939 • Edinburgh £939 • Gatwick* £799 • Glasgow £939 • Heathrow* £809 • Humberside £939 • Inverness £939 • Leeds/Bradford £939 • London City £939 • Manchester £939 • Newcastle £939 • Norwich £939

The magnificent Kviknes Hotel is a fjord-side, Swiss-style wooden building, with a modern addition. Facilities include a spacious, picturesque restaurant overlooking the fjord, comfortable lounges and a bar.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

We offer a choice of three room types at Kviknes Hotel.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (WITH BALCONY): £217

A ‘Standard’ Room is based on the ground floor. For a supplement, stay in a room on a ‘Higher Floor’ with a balcony, or in a room with a balcony and truly spectacular ‘Fjord View’.

• Jostedal Glacier – £65 • Norway in a Nutshell – £189

*Please note: Flights from Aberdeen, Gatwick and London Heathrow are direct. All other flights are via London Heathrow or Amsterdam. Please call us or see our website for further information.

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NEW Tour

Roses Express road train

View of Roses

Little Yellow Train

Little Trains of the Pyrenees

6 ? days from

£xxx £599

The beautiful border country between Spain and France, explored on some wonderful mountain railway trains – life in the slow lane! AVAILABLE: May & Jun, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend five nights on the beautiful Costa Brava • Unspoiled Roses, the holiday base, sits on a sweeping bay • Enjoy the views from the Roses Express road train • The historic Little Yellow Train climbs into the French Pyrenees from UNESCO-listed Villefranche-deConflent, one of France’s prettiest towns • The Núria Rack Railway offers the only access to the year-round Spanish resort • Discover the stunning Upper Aude Valley on France’s Red Train • Three heritage train journeys and a ticket for the Roses ‘road-train’ • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Prestige Hotel Coral Platja, Roses, including a glass of wine and water at dinner • Return flights to Barcelona or Girona

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £649 • Bournemouth £629 • Bristol £629 • Cardiff £639 • East Midlands £699 • Edinburgh £739 • Gatwick £649 • Liverpool £679 • Luton £599 • Manchester £659 • Newcastle £679 • Stansted £599

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £125

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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. With a stay in a colourful Costa Brava resort – and another ‘road train’ journey to enjoy – this is a perfect holiday choice. The holiday includes a variety of excursions, beginning with the ride aboard the tractor-hauled, ‘tourist’ train, the Roses Express, which winds its un-express-like way into the wooded Cap de Creus National Park, and the historic Yellow Train, which heads through the French Pyrenees from picturesque Villefranche-de-Conflent, to Mont-Louis with its Citadel and city walls. A 45-minute journey aboard the two-car Núria Rack Railway – ‘twinned’ with Switzerland’s famous Jungfraujoch mountain railway – through a steep, forested gorge to remote ski station and pilgrimage shrine Núria, and a last Pyrenean ride aboard the hundred-year-old ‘Red’ Train du pays Cathare et du Fenouillèdes, complete a wonderful holiday.

YOUR HOTEL: Prestige Hotel Coral Platja Roses

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With its beachside location just 300 metres from the centre of the unspoiled resort of Roses, this hotel is a perfect base for your stay. Offering a covered outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a buffet restaurant serving local and international dishes, and finished in colonial style, the hotel offers bright, air-conditioned rooms with a TV, hairdryer, balcony, safe deposit box, telephone and mini-fridge.

Douro Valley

Santiago de Compostela

River Douro, Porto

8 days from

£569

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 (the four-star Axis Vermar Beach Hotel is available for a supplement) • 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 £569

• Birmingham £589 • Bristol £569 • Gatwick £569 • Luton £569 • Manchester £569 • Stansted £569

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

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• 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 £604

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.

Pont du Gard

Carcassonne

Carcassonne, Avignon & Provence

8 days from

£559

The rolling countryside of Provence, with its historic, UNESCO-listed crowning glories, all thrillingly brought to life. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017*, Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A guided walking tour of historic, walled Carcassonne • A full day visit to majestic Avignon and the stunning Roman Pont du Gard • Canal du Midi cruise • Visit to Albi and Castres • Seven nights’ carefully chosen bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the Ibis Carcassonne Est Hotel, Carcassonne (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Carcassonne or Toulouse

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £599 • Bristol £599 • East Midlands £559 • Gatwick £579 • Glasgow £589 • Heathrow £649 • Luton £579 • Manchester £579 • Stansted £559

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Collioure – from £45

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £210 *2017 ITINERARY UPDATE: SHORTER TOUR Tours departing in 2017 are five nights in duration, and omit the visit to Albi and Castres. Please visit our website for further details.

Including a guided tour of walled fortress-citadel Carcassonne – one of France’s greatest medieval glories – as well as visits to the stunning papal city of Avignon, with its monumental Palais and fabled bridge, the spectacular Roman aqueduct the Pont du Gard, a cruise on the tree-lined Canal du Midi and visits to Albi and Castres, this is a hugely popular escorted tour to one of France’s most scenic corners. An optional excursion offers the opportunity to visit beautiful coastal Collioure, with a scenic view as you enjoy a tasting of various regional wines.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Ibis Carcassonne Est Carcassonne

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Price from £559

The Ibis is located on the outskirts of Carcassonne with a local bus service to the medieval city during the day. The hotel has a restaurant and bar. Rooms have private facilities and air conditioning.

Cerise Residence Carcassonne

HHH

Price from £615

The Cerise Residence is within walking distance of the medieval city and has an indoor swimming pool. One-bedroom apartments offer private facilities, a bedroom, living room and a kitchenette.

Mercure, Porte de la Cité Carcassonne

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Price from £839

Located at the foot of the city, within walking distance of one of its ancient gates ,this hotel has a restaurant, bar, gardens and outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable rooms have private facilities.

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Ronda

Plaza Espana, Seville

La Alhambra, Granada

Seville, Granada & Classic Spain

6 days from

£519

An exciting exploration of Andalucía, birthplace of Picasso, home of flamenco and cradle of the gypsy life. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Mar to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Stay in the heart of the ‘real’ Andalucía • Enjoy a full-day visit to Seville • Visit Granada and enjoy a visit to the world-renowned Alhambra and its exquisite gardens • Visit the historic Andalucían town of Ronda • Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Las Villas de Antikaria, Antequera (upgrade hotel and half-board option available for a supplement) • Return flights to Málaga

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £609 • Birmingham £579 • Bournemouth £629 • Bristol £579 • East Midlands £549 • Edinburgh £619 • Exeter £629 • Gatwick £519 • Glasgow £609 • Leeds/Bradford £579 • Liverpool £549 • Luton £539 • Manchester £549 • Newcastle £599 • Southampton £629 • Southend £579 • Stansted £539

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Cordoba – from £49

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £115

Join us in the beautiful southern province of Andalucía for a superb value holiday based in the town of Antequera, beautifully set in the hills between the sun-baked Costa and the High Sierra. Andalucía is a land of history and legend, where some of Europe’s most wonderful cities are set against a backdrop of high plains and a sun-blessed coast. This holiday includes full-day visits to one of Spain’s greatest treasures, Granada – with a guided tour of the stunning Alhambra, the beautiful gardens of the walled settlement – glorious, historic Seville, the ‘City of Flamenco’ and setting for Bizet’s ‘Carmen’, and the enchanting, white-washed, hill-top town of Ronda, atop its famous gorge. There’s also the chance, on a fascinating optional excursion taken in the company of our tour manager, to visit the Moorish stronghold of Cordoba, with its extraordinary Mezquita.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Las Villas de Antikaria Antequera

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Price from £519

Within walking distance of Antequera’s centre and all its amenities, this hotel has its own restaurant and large sun terrace. Rooms are spacious and contemporary.

Hotel Antequera Antequera

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Price from £609

This hotel has excellent facilities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, gym, spa, piano bar and restaurant. Half-board is available for a supplement.

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NEW Tour

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 (upgrade to four-star Pia Bella Hotel available for a supplement) • 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

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £98

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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.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Altinkaya Hotel Kyrenia

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Price from £679

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 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.

Hand-Picked Resort

Rovinj

Porecˇ

8 ? days from

Poreč, Croatia

Stay in a Croatian idyll on the shores of the blue Adriatic.

AVAILABLE: May to Sep 2018

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham £509 • Bristol £519 • Edinburgh £549 • Gatwick £479 • Leeds/Bradford £559 • Luton £489 • Manchester £569 • 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 Climb to the UNESCO-listed Basilica of Euphrasius Wander the 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 Take a boat trip and fishing expedition from the harbour

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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Tantalisingly set on the sun-blessed west coast of the triangular peninsular that is the Croatian province of Istria, Porecˇ 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. Enjoy all the delights of a choice of hotels in and around delightful Porecˇ, with its seafront promenade, busy marina, colourful Old Town of cobbled streets and choice of small, pebbly beaches and quiet coves, and join a selection of optional excursions.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Laguna GranVista HHH Porecˇ Price from £469 Overlooking the sea, five kilometres from town, with a pool, terraces, restaurant and bar, good rooms and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Laguna Mediteran HHH Porecˇ Price from £530 A 20-minute stroll from town, offering a pool and beach, drinks with dinner, free Wi-Fi and good rooms.

Hotel Laguna Molindrio HHHH Porecˇ Price from £579 300 metres from the beach, in parkland overlooking a lagoon, with two pools, a superb spa and free Wi-Fi.

Grand Hotel Palazzo, Porecˇ HHHH Porecˇ Price from £828 In the heart of Porecˇ, on the waterfront, with a pool, spa and delightful rooms. Half-Board is available, for a supplement.

Korcula

MS Mendula

Croatian Island Cruise on board MS Mendula

8 ? days from

£1,3 £xxx 69

A glorious week of blue waters, hidden coves and delightful ports of call, discovered from the comforts of your ‘private yacht’. AVAILABLE: May to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Join MS Mendula in Dubrovnik, ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ • Cruise through the idyllic Elaphiti Isles, calling at Mljet • Visit picture-book Scedro and famously chic Hvar • Discover and explore stunning Roman Split, Croatia’s stunning second city • Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner in glorious Brac • Visit verdant Korcula - birthplace of Marco Polo, legend has it • Guided tours of Hvar, Split, Korcula and Dubrovnik • Entrance fees to Mljet National Park, Split’s Diocletian Palace, and the cathedral • Seven nights’ carefully chosen accommodation on board MS Mendula in a lower deck cabin (upgrade cabins are available for a supplement) • Breakfast each day, five lunches and two evening meals, including the Captain’s Dinner • Return flights to Dubrovnik

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £1,415 • Bristol £1,415 • East Midlands £1,415 • Edinburgh £1,415 • Gatwick £1,369 • Leeds/Bradford £1,415 • Manchester £1,415 • Newcastle £1,415 • Stansted £1,369

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £784

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Cruise through warm, azure Adriatic waters, calling at some of the glorious Croatian coast’s celebrated cities, and island-hopping on board beautiful MS Mendula, your delightful air-conditioned ‘private motor yacht’. With a complement of just 31 passengers and a friendly, attentive crew, 36-metre Mendula, with her simply appointed cabins with private facilities, and ample deck space on which to soak up the sun, is small enough to get into some picturesque harbours and idyllic ‘hidden coves’. The delightful yacht is also a perfect floating ‘home-fromhome’, in which to visit ancient cities – tying up in walled gem Dubrovnik and former Roman enclave Split – and some idyllic off-shore isles, including delightful Mljet with its National Park, fascinating Hvar and Brac, and Marco Polo’s supposed birthplace of Korcula.

YOUR YACHT: Designed in 2011, this beautiful yacht, which is air-conditioned throughout, has a maximum passenger capacity of just 31, sleeping in 16 comfortable cabins, arranged in three different categories. All cabins are furnished with a dresser, chair, safe, hairdryer, closet, bedside lamp, mirrors, and private bathroom with shower and WC. The main ‘living/breakfast room’ offers Wi-Fi and satellite TV, and there is ample space for sunbathing on the top deck.

YOUR CABIN CHOICES: Category B – Lower Deck Cabin Category A – Main Deck Cabin Category A+ - Upper Deck Cabin

Amphitheatre, Pula

Lake Bled

Rovinj

Croatia’s Istrian Riviera & Lake Bled

8 days from

£699

Elegance and grandeur on the blue Adriatic, Roman glories, stunning scenery and one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a week-long stay in elegant Opatija, former Hapsburg dynasty retreat • Discover Roman Pula’s stunning amphitheatre • Visit picture-postcard-perfect Rovinj • See exquisite Lake Bled – Slovenia’s most charming attraction • Marvel at stunning waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in the Plitvice National Park • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Grand Hotel Opatijska Cvijeta, Opatija • Return flights to Venice or Pula

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £729 • Bristol £729 • East Midlands £755 • Edinburgh £759 • Gatwick £699 • Leeds/Bradford £819 • Luton £869 • Manchester £759 • Stansted £739

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Two Islands Boat Cruise – from £50 • Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle – from £36

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £98

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Based in a shore-side hotel in the resort of Opatija, this wonderful holiday includes three marvellous excursions. Discover the delights of the Istrian Riviera; journey into beautiful Slovenia and visit exquisite Lake Bled; and spend a wonderful day in the glorious Plitvice Lakes National Park. Take in the beauty of the Istrian peninsula, visiting Pula, with its vast Roman amphitheatre, the remarkable Lim Fjord and stunning Rovinj, which rises Venice-like out of the water and is topped by a beautiful Baroque church. Another included tour journeys into Slovenia to Lake Bled, with its offshore island and majestic castle, while another heads inland to the stunning Plitvice National Park, Croatia’s most celebrated and visited natural attraction. Optional excursions include a boat trip, with a traditional ‘fish picnic’ served by the crew, and another back into Slovenia, to the stunning caves at Postojna and to majestic Predjama Castle.

YOUR HOTEL: Grand Hotel Opatijska Cvijeta Opatija

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This well located hotel comprises three magnificent villa buildings overlooking a harbour and the seafront promenade. It boasts a fine spa, offering a wide range of treatments (payable locally), indoor/ outdoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. All the air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV, hairdryer, internet access, safe and a telephone. The Camelia restaurant serves both international and regional cuisine and other amenities include pretty gardens and a lobby bar with Wi-Fi.

Kotor Bay, Montenegro

Mostar Bridge

Old Town, Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Montenegro & the Dalmatian Coast

8 days from

£749

This marvellous two-centre holiday showcases one of Europe’s most idyllic regions, on the shores of the blue Adriatic. AVAILABLE: Oct 2017, May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend three nights on the beautiful Markarska Riviera • Discover and explore stunning Roman Split, Croatia’s stunning second city • Visit walled island-city Trogir • Spend a day in the beautiful Krka National Park • Journey south via Mostar, with its famous bridge • Four nights are spent close to walled Dubrovnik • Explore Dubrovnik, the exquisite ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ • Spend a full day discovering idyllic Montenegro • See the spectacular Bay of Kotor • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Bluesun Hotel Alga, Tucepi (3 nights) and the Hotel Tirena, Dubrovnik (4 nights) • Return flights to Dubrovnik

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £909 • Bristol £769 • East Midlands £789 • Edinburgh £769 • Gatwick £749 • Leeds/Bradford £789 • Manchester £789 • Newcastle £789 • Stansted £749

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £140

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Combining three nights on the sweeping Markarska Riviera on the Adriatic shore, and four more close to peerless Dubrovnik, this popular holiday includes visits to vibrant Croatian second city Split, with its Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, walled, island city Trogir, historic Mostar and Dubrovnik, and a tour of stunning Montenegro. Highlights include Split’s crumbling Roman ruins, Trogir’s Romanesque cathedral, narrow streets and seafront promenade, and the beautiful Krka National Park, before you journey across the Neretva Delta to Mostar, with its lovingly restored bridge. Get to know stunning Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, joining a guided tour of the captivating medieval Old Town and ancient city walls, before a last included tour sees you drive south to the breathtakingly beautiful country of Montenegro, where highlights include the spectacular Bay of Kotor.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Bluesun Hotel Alga Tucepi

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nights 1–3

In the heart of the Makarska Riviera, this hotel sits above a beautiful white pebble beach. It has an outdoor pool and a buffet restaurant. Air-conditioned rooms have free Wi-Fi and a TV.

Hotel Tirena Dubrovnik

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nights 4–7

Situated in the quiet Babin Kuk peninsular, only 250 metres from the sea, this hotel has a restaurant, lobby bar, an outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing area, lounge area, lift, reception and a snack bar.

Belvedere Palace, Vienna

Budapest

Tyn Cathedral & Clock Tower, Prague

Prague, Budapest & Vienna

8 days from

£659

Some of Europe’s most historic, vibrant and colourful cities, together with their scenic surroundings and the glorious ‘Blue’ Danube. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, Mar to Nov 2018*

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy an included tour of historic Prague • Journey through beautiful, forested Bohemia • Take a guided tour of Imperial Vienna • See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace • Pay a visit to Bratislava, en route to Hungary • Explore twin city Budapest on a guided tour • Danube river cruise in Budapest • Seven nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation in Prague, Vienna and Budapest • Outbound flights to Prague, returning from Budapest

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £719 • Bristol £699 • East Midlands £779 • Edinburgh £739 • Gatwick £659 • Luton £699 • Manchester £739 • Stansted £659

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Evening Prague River Cruise – £31 • Dresden – £10 • Schönbrunn Palace – £20 • Folklore Evening Budapest – £31

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £154 *ITINERARY UPDATES Tours departing in 2017 arrive into and depart from Prague. All areas described are visited, however the optional excursion to Dresden is not available. On certain dates in 2018 the itinerary will operate in reverse. Please visit our website for details.

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This hugely popular journey through the heart of Bohemia includes three fascinating guided tours. Beginning in the breathtaking Bohemian capital of the Czech Republic, you’ll be introduced to the exquisite Old Town, or Staré Mesto, the famous cobbled Charles Bridge, with its blackened statues, and the Hradcˇ any district, dominated by the imposing mass of Prague’s ancient castle. You’ll also visit magnificent Vienna, home to stunning palaces, a vibrant cultural life, and the very best coffee and cake. Spend a fascinating few hours in the cosmopolitan Slovakian capital Bratislava, and enjoy a two-night stay in majestic ‘twin-city’ Budapest, which sits astride the mighty River Danube. An opportunity, on an optional excursion, to discover Baroque gem Dresden, completes the wonderful tour.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Crystal Palace Prague

HHHH nights 1–3

This modern hotel is located near Wenceslas Square. Stylish guest rooms all have private facilities.

Simm’s Hotel Vienna

HHHH nights 4-5

Located close to the Stadthalle, this hotel is near a metro line. Tastefully decorated bedrooms have free Wi-Fi.

Lion’s Garden Hotel Budapest

HHHH nights 6–7

This hotel has a restaurant and pool, and is located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of many sights.

Cloth Hall, Kraków

Statue of Adam Mickiewicz, Kraków

Wawel Castle, Kraków

5 days from

£429

The Spirit of Kraków

The treasures and preserved medieval glories of Poland’s former Royal capital unveiled, and a moving visit to poignant Auschwitz. AVAILABLE: Mar to Nov 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a guided tour of Poland’s former Royal Capital • Discover the great medieval square of Rynek Glówny • Wander the market stalls and galleries of the vast Sukkennice Cloth Hall • Don’t miss the stunning Mariacki Church • Take in Wawel Castle and its stunning riverside views • Visit the Kazimierz district, the former centre of Jewish culture • Enjoy Kraków’s vibrant café culture • Visit poignant, sobering Auschwitz-Birkenau • Four nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the Novotel Kraków City West, Kraków • Return flights to Kraków

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bournemouth £439 • Bristol £439 • East Midlands £439 • Edinburgh £479 • Gatwick £429 • Heathrow £499 • Liverpool £429 • Manchester £469 • Newcastle £499 • Stansted £429

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Wieliczka Salt Mine – £29

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £165

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Discover and explore one of a handful of major Central European cities to have survived the centuries unscathed. Kraków, former Archbishopric of Pope John-Paul II, and a colourful university seat humming with modern life and post-Communist enthusiasm, is one of Europe’s must-see ‘new’ destinations. Enjoy a walking tour in the company of our guide, exploring a vibrant, bustling city centred on Stare Miasto, where the great square of Rynek Glówny, medieval Europe’s largest such space, is surrounded by buildings of breathtaking beauty, churches with towers and intricate spires, and crowned by the vast Sukiennice or Cloth Hall. The break also includes a moving visit to the preserved remains of infamous Aushwitz-Birkenau, and the chance, on an optional excursion, to visit the astonishing, UNESCO-listed salt mine at Wieliczka. You’ll also enjoy evenings in a city that is no museum piece, but a lived-in space full of cafés, restaurants and lively bars.

YOUR HOTEL: Novotel Kraków City West Kraków

HHHH

The hotel is located in a quiet area away from the city centre, which is easy to access on the local bus service. Alternatively, it’s a pleasant 30-45 minute walk to the central sites such as Wavel Castle and Rynek Glówny (the main square). Hotel facilities include an indoor heated pool, restaurant offering Polish and international cuisine, and a lounge bar. Rooms are spacious and modern and have satellite TV, a mini-bar with tea/coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi access.

Grand Cascade in Peterhof

The Winter Palace, St Petersburg

Red Square, Moscow

Moscow & St Petersburg

7 days from

£899

An escorted tour lifting the veil on two of the Northern Hemisphere’s most extraordinary, intriguing and exciting cities. AVAILABLE: Sep & Nov 2017, Mar to May & Sep to Nov 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the Russian capital • Take in the Kremlin, onion-domed St Basil’s and the famous Bolshoi Theatre • Enjoy a fascinating introductory tour of the exquisite ‘Venice of the North’ • Visit the world-renowned Hermitage Museum • Daytime train journey from Moscow to St Petersburg • Six nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the Holiday Inn Sokolniki, Moscow and the Parklane Resort & Spa, St Petersburg • Return flights to Russia, outbound to Moscow, returning from St Petersburg

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Aberdeen £939 • Birmingham £899 • Bristol £939 • Cardiff £969 • Durham Tees Valley £939 • Edinburgh £899 • Glasgow £899 • Heathrow £899 • Humberside £939 • Leeds/Bradford £939 • Manchester £899 • Newcastle £939 • Norwich £939

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

• Kremlin & Red Square – £42 • Highlights of Moscow – £83 • Tsars’ Grand Palaces – £72 • Cossack Folklore & Dinner – £125 • Peter & Paul Fortress – £57

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Combining three nights in Moscow, the beating heart of Mother Russia, and three in elegant St Petersburg, with its great squares and opulent palaces, its parks and network of canals, this hugely enjoyable seven-day holiday includes fascinating guided tours and opportunities to join optional excursions in both cities. With a daytime train journey between the cities, this is a richly contrasting Russian adventure of irresistible attraction, and one from which you’ll return immeasurably rewarded. Your guided city tours will show you the Kremlin, Red Square and St Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow and the ornate Winter Palace, Peter & Paul Fortress and Admiralty Building in St Petersburg. One of the main highlights is your included entrance to the beautiful Hermitage Museum, with a guided tour of its phenomenal collection of art.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn Sokolniki Moscow

HHHH nights 1-3

This hotel is the ideal base from which to explore, with a Metro station very close by. The hotel has a restaurant and rooms have a safe and satellite TV.

Parklane Resort & Spa St Petersburg

HHHH nights 4-6

Located on Krestovsky Island - with its scenic parks - this hotel is in the Petrogradsky district. A metro station is a short walk away. The hotel has a restaurant and a spa with an indoor pool and gym.

La b o pl st ok ac fe to es – w da y!

Looking to get away in September or October 2017? Don’t miss out! All of the holidays shown below have a handful of places available for September and October 2017. However, places are selling fast… so BOOK TODAY!

Scottish Highland Railways

5 days from

£479 page 7

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

Hebridean Island Adventure

6 days from

Departing Oct 2017

page 8

£519

Portofino, Florence & Tuscany

8 days from

£749 page 22

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

Puglia & the South – Undiscovered Italy

8 days from page 23

£799

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

Belfast & the Titanic Experience Departing Sep & Oct 2017

4 days from

See website

Ireland’s Beautiful South West

£329

6 days from

£589

See website

Departing Oct 2017

Donegal & the Giant’s Causeway

6 days from page 9

£499

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

The Beautiful Fjords of Western Norway

8 days from

£839 page 27

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

Hidden Portugal

8 days from

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

page 29

Carcassonne, Avignon & Provence

page 30

£569

8 days from

£729

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

Galway, Connemara & Ireland’s Stunning West

6 days from page 11

£579

Departing 1st Oct 2017

Historic Railways of the Isle of Man

5 days from

£509 page 13

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast

8 days from

£795 page 19

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

Sorrento & the Bay of Naples Departing Sep & Oct 2017

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Ravello, Positano & the Amalfi Coast Departing Sep & Oct 2017

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£599

8 days from page 20

£719

Croatia’s Istrian Riviera & Lake Bled

8 days from

£745 page 35

Departing Sep & Oct 2017

Prague, Budapest & Vienna

8 days from

£689

Departing Sep, Oct & 2nd Nov 2017

Avignon, Provence & the Camargue

page 37

7 days from See website

£519

Departing Sep & Oct 2017 EurostarTM also available from £499

Lake Annecy, Chamonix & Mont Blanc Departing Sep & Oct 2017 EurostarTM also available from £677

7 days from See website

£647

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: Oct & 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 • 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’ 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 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details) • Manchester* £1,199

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £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 with a slightly different itinerary. Please call us for details.

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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 with bar. Shahpura House Hotel, Jaipur (nights 6-7) This lovely hotel boasts a restaurant offering a range of cuisine and a bar, 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 private terrace. You’ll also find a restaurant, Cloud 9 Bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It’s a feel of the real, rural India of the past!

Ranthambhore Fort

Amber Fort, Jaipur

Golden Temple, Amritsar

India – Tigers, the Taj & £xxx 699 Amritsar’s Golden Temple £1,

14 ? days from

A journey of the senses, taking in the Golden Triangle, sacred sites and some of northern India’s most alluring countryside.

AVAILABLE:

Oct & Nov 2017, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Mar & May 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Included visits to Old and New Delhi • View Amber Fort and Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds • Stay in Ranthambhore National Park with two safaris • Included guided tour of Agra, ‘City of Love’ • A visit to the immortal Taj Mahal • Visits to Amritsar’s Golden Temple by day and night • Witness the Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple • See an Indo-Pakistani border closing ceremony at Wagah • A drive through the foothills of the Himalayas • Explore ‘Heritage Village’ Pragpur • 12 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation with seven included lunches, plus one night on the plane • Return flights to Delhi, an internal flight between Amritsar and Delhi, and 1st class rail travel between Delhi and Jalandhar

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,699 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Ranthambhore Fort – £16

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £589

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Search for tigers and see the unforgettable Taj Mahal on this enthralling tour of Northern India, which also includes a journey into the prosperous province of Punjab, home to Amritsar’s sacred Golden Temple. Visit Delhi, which is explored on an included guided tour and a traditional rickshaw ride, call at Amber Fort and see Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds, and discover Agra, ‘City of Love’, and home to the majestic Taj Mahal. You’ll also see the beautiful Himalayan hill state Himachal-Pradesh, one of India’s most arresting and beguiling regions. Other highlights include ‘tiger-spotting’ in Ranthambhore, a colourful border ceremony, exquisite Tibetan-influenced Dharamsala and a journey on the Shatbadi Express.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: The Suryaa, Delhi (nights 2 & 9) This hotel has a lovely outdoor swimming pool area, Shahpura House, Jaipur (nights 3-4) A beautiful, central hotel with a restaurant and a bar. Ranthambhore Regency, Ranthambhore (nights 5-6) The perfect setting to enjoy the area’s wildlife. Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur (night 7) Experience the area’s wildlife staying in your own private pool villa. Trident Hotel, Agra (night 8) The hotel’s pool and pool bar are set in the extensive grounds. The Judge’s Court, Pragpur (nights 10-11) A fine, relaxing country hotel set in the foothills of the Himalayas. Holiday Inn, Amritsar (nights 12-13) Centrally located with two restaurants and an outdoor pool.

Houseboat

Nandi statue, Mysore

Pancha Pandava Rathas, Mahabalipuram

18 days from

£1,799

Kerala & India’s South

Explore an idyllic land of ancient ports, labyrinthine backwaters, forested uplands dotted with colourful temples and tea-plantations. AVAILABLE: Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to May 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Fly into modern Bangalore, India’s ‘Garden City’ • Cross the Mysore Plateau and visit Srirangapatnam • See Mysore’s beautifully illuminated Maharaja’s Palace • Journey through the foothills of the Western Ghats • Ride from hill-station Ooty on the ‘Toy Train’ • Journey to Keralan Kochi by express train • See Cochin’s famous Chinese fishing nets • Spend a night on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat • Idyllic Periyar boasts a famous Wildlife Sanctuary • Colourful, unforgettable temple-town Madurai • Enjoy a cycle-rickshaw ride to Madurai’s markets • Relax in elegant seaside resort Mahabalipuram • Enjoy a panoramic tour of Chennai, the former Madras • 15 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation, one night’s full-board hotel accommodation on a traditional Keralan houseboat, plus two nights on the plane • Return scheduled flights via Mumbai or Abu Dhabi

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,799 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)

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This wonderful escorted tour combines the best of languid, verdant Kerala – known affectionately as ‘God’s Own Country’ – with temple-dotted Tamil Nadu, adding into the compelling mix the historic hill stations of the rolling Western Ghats and the dusty Mysore Plateau, the setting for Raj-epoch novel A Passage to India. Bookended by stays in bustling Bangalore and an elegant Bay of Bengal seaside town, this is the perfect introduction to India’s truly Beautiful South.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Grand Bangalore by GRT, Bangalore (nt 2) In the heart of the city overlooking the Ulsoor Lake. Radisson Blu Hotel, Mysore (nts 3-4) Set against the Chamundi Hills, in the heart of the city. Taj Savoy, Ooty (nt 5) A colonial charm reminiscent of the Raj. Vivanta by Taj Surya, Coimbatore (nt 6) A modern city hotel with restaurants and a bar. Trident Hotel, Kochi (nts 7-8) Set around a courtyard with spacious grounds. Deluxe Houseboat, Alleppey (nt 9) An authentic way of experiencing Kerala. Greenwoods, Periyar (nts 1011) This hotel is close to the wildlife park. Taj Gateway Hotel Pasumalai, Madurai (nts 12-13) Set in large scenic gardens and built in traditional style. Accord, Pondicherry (nt 14) A relatively new hotel with a bar and a restaurant. Grand Bay Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram (nts 15-16) Set by the beach and a great place to relax.

Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor National Museum, Cambodia

15 days from

Follow the Mekong –

£1,999

Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

A colourful ‘journey-of-a-lifetime’ through South East Asia’s verdant lands, crammed with unforgettable ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights. AVAILABLE: Nov 2017, Jan, Mar to May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan, Mar to May 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A guided tour of Bangkok • Journey to the Cambodian border and Battambang • Cruise across Tonlé Sap – South East Asia’s ‘Great Lake’ • Two full days’ at Siem Reap include Angkor Wat • Visit and tour of Cambodian capital Phnom Penh • The Mekong River by fast passenger boat • Enjoy the floating market at Cai Rang • Visit famous ‘HCMC’ – the former Saigon • See the Cu Chi tunnel complex, Viet Cong hideaway • 12 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the plane • Dinner on eight nights and six lunches • Flights, via Ho Chi Minh City or Abu Dhabi, to Bangkok, returning from Ho Chi Minh City (via Abu Dhabi in 2018 and 2019 departures)

FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,999 • Manchester £1,999

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Thai Dinner Dance – £29, River Kwai & Death Railway – £68, Floating Market & Thai Rose Gardens – £59

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £673

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This wonderful tour begins with the excitement of the Thai capital, a cacophonous, kaleidoscopic wonder – with the chance to visit the River Kwai – before journeying to Cambodia, visiting the Khmer citadel of Angkor Thom and its phenomenal Wat, and the capital Phnom Penh. A scenic boat journey through the Mekong Delta brings you to South Vietnamese capital Ho Chi Minh City – still more usually called Saigon – and a fitting finale to a wonderful tour.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Century Park Hotel, Bangkok (nights 2-4) This central hotel boasts a large pool/terrace and several bars and restaurants. Stung Sangke Hotel,

Battambang (night 5) A modern hotel with a restaurant, gym and outdoor pool. Tara Angkor, Siem Reap (nights 6-8) An oasis in which to relax with an outdoor swimming-pool, spa, fitness centre and two restaurants. Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh (night 9) A private and calm hideaway. Enjoy a dip in the pool, the poolside bar, and a meal in the hotel restaurant. Victoria Hotel, Chau Doc (night 10) Located deep in the Mekong Delta, the restaurant overlooks the river and there is a bar, outdoor pool and a spa. Victoria Hotel, Can Tho (night 11) On the banks of the Hau River, facilities include a restaurant, bar and spa. Renaissance Riverside Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City (nights 12-13) The hotel has a roof-top pool, gym, bar and a choice of restaurants.

Cape Town

16 days from

£2,399

Classic South Africa

“The whole world in one country” - stunning sights, stirring history, ‘Big Five’ game drives, the Garden Route, the Winelands and beautiful Cape Town. AVAILABLE: Jan to Jun & Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Mar & May 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Experience the traditions of the Lesedi Cultural Village • Visit the Apartheid Museum • Overnight in an authentic Game Lodge • Enjoy a sunset drive, bush walk and full day’s Game Drive in the Kruger National Park • Discover stunning scenery on the panoramic route including famous God’s Window • Visit tiny Swaziland • Learn about the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift • Journey on the beautiful Garden Route to Knysna • See the Cango Caves and visit an Ostrich Farm • Stay in the heart of the scenic Winelands • Enjoy a wine-tasting tour • Journey through the Cape to Cape Town • 14 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Three dinners and three lunches • Return flights, outbound to Johannesburg, returning from Cape Town via Amsterdam and internal flight between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth

FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,399 • Manchester £2,399

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Extraordinary, surprising, incredibly varied and totally absorbing, South Africa is the perfect choice for an escorted tour. Encounter the traditions and cultures of an ancient people before discovering some truly aweinspiring scenery en route to the famous Kruger National Park to search for ‘Big Five’ game. Visit tiny Swaziland and the Zulu War battlegrounds, fly to friendly Port Elizabeth and the exquisite ‘Garden Route’, before the verdant Winelands and glorious Cape Town complete an unforgettable holiday.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Lesedi Cultural Village, near Johannesburg (nights 1-2) Enjoy local traditions in the African bushveld. Shalati Kruger Lodge (night 3) A new property with a pool and separate rooms. Stille Woning Guest Lodge, White River (nights 4-5) Experience a real feel of the ‘veld’ in this hotel with outdoor dining and well appointed bedrooms. Royal Hotel Country Inn, Dundee (nights 6-7) Dating from 1886, the hotel has been nicely restored. Kelway Hotel, Port Elizabeth (night 8) By the beach, this hotel has a restaurant, bar and pool. Graywood Hotel, Knysna (nights 9-10) A wooden lodge in the town centre. Kleine Zalze, Stellenbosch (night 11) Surrounded by greenery, the pool and restaurant offer stunning views. Commodore Hotel, Cape Town (nights 12-14) A traditional property with a pool, gym and restaurant.

Québec City

Toronto

Niagara Falls

Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail

10 days from

£1,349

This ever-popular escorted tour includes a visit to incomparable Niagara, and showcases the best of Canada’s eastern cities and surrounding countryside. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, May & Jun 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world • Discover Toronto with its sky-piercing CN Tower • Leisurely stays in Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal, staying in excellent hotels with plenty of time to explore • Travel the ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ through stunning scenery • Explore Victorian Ottawa, the elegant Canadian capital set beneath the Gatineau Hills • Journey into the French Canadian province of Québec • Stay in stylish, sophisticated Montréal • Charming, UNESCO-listed Québec City overlooks the mighty St Lawrence River • Eight nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Toronto

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £1,349 • Manchester £1,349

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Niagara Falls Lunch – £24, Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85, Toronto Guided City Tour – £28, Montréal City Tour – £22, Maple Delights and Dinner in Old Montréal – £34, Québec City Guided Tour – £19

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £513

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One of the world’s greatest natural wonders, some memorably scenic journeys and a quartet of stunning, contrasting cities guarantee the enduring appeal of this fully escorted tour. Your journey will begin in Niagara Falls, then you’ll continue to the welcoming waterfront city of Toronto, with its labyrinth of interconnected shopping malls, elegant historic buildings and, most famously, the sky-piercing needle of the CN Tower. Then take to the Maple Leaf Trail proper, heading north to Canada’s historic capital Ottawa, then further east into French Canada, journeying to stylish Montréal, and finally to picturesque Québec City, North America’s only walled city. Your journey along the Maple Leaf Trail is one that you’ll never forget.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls (nights 1-2) Located in the heart of Niagara Falls, this hotel offers two restaurants, a bar, spa and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (nights 3-4) This hotel has an indoor swimming pool with an outside sundeck affording stunning city views. Sheraton Ottawa, Ottawa (night 5) Well placed for city sightseeing, the hotel offers a restaurant, bar and coffee shop. Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nights 6-8) Centrally located, the hotel has a restaurant and large, airy bar/café as well as an indoor pool and gym.

Calgary Stampede

Jasper National Park

11 days from

£1,599

The Canadian Rockies

Make one of the world’s ‘must-do’ journeys through the breathtaking scenery of the Rockies to Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia’s glittering jewels. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, Apr to Jun 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy two nights in Banff, the majestic Rockies’ capital • Journey to ‘Gem of the Rockies’ Jasper, via turquoise Lake Louise, on the Icefields Parkway • Discover Jasper National Park and Maligne Lake on an optional excursion • Overnight in mountain resort Sun Peaks • June and September departures include a ‘Grizzly Bear Valley’ river cruise • Spend two nights in glittering Vancouver – often voted ‘best place in the world to live’ • Cross to pretty Vancouver Island two spend two last nights in provincial capital Victoria • Nine nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Flights to Calgary, returning from Vancouver

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,599 (UK connecting flights available)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Banff & Sulphur Mountain Gondola – £49, Banff Helicopter Ride – £180, Jasper Tramway & Sightseeing – £39, Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge – £84, Butchart Gardens – £26, Victoria Whale Watching – from £75

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £499 PLUS ROCKY MOUNTAINEER® UPGRADE: Add a two-day rail journey aboard the world famous Rocky Mountaineer®. Please call us for details.

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Experience the glories of western Canada on this journey through the heart of the majestic Rockies. Crammed each day with unforgettable highlights, the tour takes in majestic Banff, sparkling Lake Louise, historic Jasper and glittering Vancouver, before ending with a stay in Victoria, on delightful Vancouver Island. This popular tour features travel by comfortable coach and excellent hotels throughout. There’s so much to enjoy, including a journey along the renowned Icefields Parkway, past the awesome Victoria Glacier and a drive along the scenic Yellowhead Highway.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nights 1-2) Surrounded by mountain scenery in the heart of downtown. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (nights 3-4) On the main street of this charming mountain township. Sun Peaks Lodge, Sun Peaks (night 5) A cosy mountain retreat in the heart of Sun Peaks. Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie (nights 6-7) Overlooking English Bay and within a ten minute walk to Robson Street. All rooms are equipped with full kitchens and a balcony. The Embassy Inn, Victoria (nights 8-9) This welcoming hotel is superbly located just a few steps from Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour, and boasts a restaurant and outdoor pool.

New York Skyline

Niagara Falls

White House, Washington DC

Washington, New York & Niagara Falls £1,299

10 days from

Discover a trio of historic, enthralling American cities, and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. AVAILABLE: May & Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, Apr to Jun 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy stays close to extraordinary Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world • Travel south from Canada to historic Gettysburg • Spend a day in all-powerful Washington DC, home to the White House and Capitol Hill • Discover Philadelphia, historic ‘Freedom City’ where American Independence was declared • Explore New York, one of the most exciting cities on Earth, with its famous skyline • Journey through forested, up-state New York • Eight nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation in a twin/double room on a room-only basis, plus one night on the plane • Return scheduled flights to Toronto

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £1,299 • Manchester £1,329

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Washington City Tour – £29, Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock – £45, Helicopter over Niagara Falls – £85, Niagara Falls Lunch – £24

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £445

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This wonderful - and wonderful value - escorted tour sees you fly to Toronto on the shore of vast Lake Ontario to catch a brief glimpse of Niagara, before heading south into the heart of historic America. Throughout your holiday you’ll be accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable tour manager who will bring to life the sights and history of this very special corner of North America. You’ll discover and explore the original capital Philadelphia, ‘City of Brotherly Love’, enjoy an optional guided tour of the modern seat of US - and western - power, Washington DC, and visit breathless Manhattan, New York, before returning once more to Niagara’s plunging waters for a final night.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls (nights 1, 7-8) Located adjacent to the Falls, this hotel has two restaurants, a bar, spa and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Wyndham Hotel, Gettysburg (night 2) This modern hotel has two restaurants, contemporary guest rooms and an indoor swimming pool. Crown Plaza, Tyson’s Corner (nights 3-4) Adjacent to Tyson’s Corner shopping mall, this hotel has a fitness centre, a bar and two restaurants. Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 5-6) Across the Hudson River from Manhattan, this popular hotel features a bar and restaurant.

Château Frontenac, Québec City

Capitol Building, Washington

New York Skyline

East Coast Extravaganza – £1, £xxx 699 USA & Canada

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Some of North America’s greatest cities, some glorious countryside and one of nature’s greatest wonders, brought thrillingly to life. AVAILABLE: Nov 2017, May, Sep to Oct 2018, May & Jun 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Explore elegant, historic Boston • Stay in stylish and sophisticated Montréal • Enjoy a day in beautiful, walled Québec City • Overnight in Canada’s leafy capital Ottawa • Visit glittering Toronto on the shore of Lake Ontario • Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls • Discover mesmerising, pulsating New York City • Pay a short visit to Philadelphia – ‘City of Brotherly Love’ • Spend a day in all-powerful Washington, DC • 12 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the plane • Flights to Boston, returning from Washington DC

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,699

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Boston City Tour – £25, Québec City Guided Tour – £19, Toronto Guided City Tour – £28, Niagara Falls Lunch – £24, Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85, Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock – £45, Washington City Tour – £29

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £655

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Showcasing the sights and sounds of some truly fascinating and engaging cities, a glimpse of New England’s rolling, verdant countryside and the eye-popping wonder of mighty Niagara Falls, this tremendous value holiday is crammed from start to finish with wonderful highlights, as you journey from blue-blood Boston, to stylish Montréal and Québec City, then back via Ottawa and Toronto to breathtaking New York, historic Philadelphia and Washington’s seat of power.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Doubletree by Hilton, North Shore (nights 1-2) The hotel offers an indoor pool, restaurant, bar and a lobby coffee-shop. Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nights 3-4) Well-placed for city exploration. Sheraton Hotel, Ottawa (night 5) Parliament Buildings, Byward Market and the Rideau Canal are less than ten minutes walk away. Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (night 6) Centrally located in downtown Toronto. Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton, Niagara Falls (nights 7-8) Just a short walk from the falls, the hotel offers a whole host of amenities including an indoor pool and restaurant. Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 9-10) Across the Hudson River from New York’s Manhattan, this hotel features a bar and restaurant. Crowne Plaza, Tysons Corner (nights 11-12) This hotel has a fitness centre, a bar, two restaurants and pub.

Boston

Portland, Maine

New England in the Fall

9 days from

£1,189

One of nature’s greatest sights, some stunning countryside, and two wonderful cities, wrapped up in a classic escorted tour. AVAILABLE: Oct 2017, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Explore glittering New York with its famous skyline • A spectacular full-day Fall Foliage tour includes idyllic Woodstock, Quechee Gorge and a drive on the glorious Kancamagus Highway • Visit North Conway in the scenic White Mountains • Discover the delights of coastal Maine, including Portland and Bush Family retreat Kennebunkport • Visit elegant Boston, America’s most European city • Discover historic Plymouth and fashionable Newport on Rhode Island • Seven nights’ carefully chosen accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the plane • Return flights to New York

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,189 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details) • Manchester £1,199

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock – £45, Mount Washington Cog Railway and Scenic Byways – £54, Boston City Tour – £25

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £345

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There are few finer sights in the world than when the millions of trees that carpet the northeast corner of the United States signal the end of the summer and the imminent arrival of ‘Fall’ each year with a blaze of red, purple, brown and golden hues framed against the still-blue skies. You’ll discover the unforgettable sight of Manhattan’s spectacular skyline; the elegant, cobbled streets of Boston’s Beacon Hill, first trodden by America’s Founding Fathers; the historic sites where the American Revolution began; and, of course, the breathtaking scenic drives through a landscape draped in the kaleidoscopic cloak of the fabled Fall colours.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 1-2) Across the Hudson River from New York’s Manhattan, this popular hotel features a bar and restaurant. Grand Summit, Mount Snow (night 3) A lovely mountainside hotel surrounded by lush foliage with a restaurant and pub. Jordan Grand Hotel, Bethel (nights 4-5) This impressive hotel combines quality and service, with an unequalled mountainside location near the Maine village of Bethel. Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa, Hull (nights 6-7) Located just under an hour’s drive from downtown Boston, on the seafront promenade, this hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as an indoor pool.

Graceland

Riverwalk, San Antonio

Fort Worth Stock Yards

Texas, Presley’s Memphis £2,249 & New Orleans

16 days from

An extraordinary journey through the southern states, crammed with fascinating musical highlights and interest from beginning to end. AVAILABLE: Oct 2017, Apr, May, Sep & Oct 2018, Mar to May 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend two nights in New Orleans, the ‘Big Easy’ • Take in the atmosphere of the fabled ‘French Quarter’ • Visit the historic Oak Alley Plantation • Visit Houston, home to the NASA Space Center and ‘The Alamo’, and explore historic Dallas • San Antonio is capital of ‘Tex-Mex’ culture • Colourful Austin is Texas’ music capital • Catch a ‘cattle drive’ at the Fort Worth Stockyards • Memphis, Tennessee was home to Elvis Presley • Entrance to Sun Studios and Elvis’ beloved Graceland • Enjoy the atmosphere on Memphis’ Beale Street • Discover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • 14 nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the plane • Return flights to Atlanta

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,249 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise – £69, New Orleans City Tour – £21, Bayou & Alligator Tour – £25, Bat Watching Sunset Cruise – £12, Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame – £43

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Combining the magic and musical wonders of the ‘Southland’ with the ‘Big Country’ sights and sounds of Lone Star State Texas, this wonderful escorted tour, where each day brings a host of new delights, takes in Jazz City New Orleans, Space City Houston and Tex-Mex capital San Antonio, visits colourful, Bohemian Austin, ‘cattle-town’ Forth Worth and oil-rich Dallas, before ending with two of America’s greatest music cities, Elvis’ beloved Memphis and Country Music capital Nashville.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hampton Inn & Suites, Montgomery (night 1) This downtown hotel is full of character. Wyndham French Quarter, New Orleans (nights 2-3) A modern hotel set in the French Quarter. Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Lake Charles (night 4) Stay on the contraband Bayou waterfront. Hyatt Regency, Houston Galleria (night 5) This new hotel is next to the shopping and entertainment district. Crockett Hotel, San Antonio (nights 6-7) This hotel is across from the Alamo. Holiday Inn Town Lake, Austin (night 8) This hotel has an outdoor pool. Hyatt Place Historic Stockyards, Fort Worth (nights 9-10) Walk right out from this hotel into the lively action of the Stockyards. Holiday Inn Conference Center, Little Rock (night 11) This hotel has an outdoor pool. The Guest House™ at Graceland, Memphis (nights 12-13) Stay just a few steps from Elvis’ home. Millenium Maxwell House, Nashville (night 14) Perfectly located, with restaurants close by.

Nashville

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: 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.

Grand Canyon

Las Vegas strip

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

14 days from

£1,799

America’s Golden West

This classic escorted tour, taking in California, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, is the perfect introduction to the stunning region. AVAILABLE: Oct 2017*, Mar to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, Mar to Jun 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’ • Call at Steinbeck’s Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea • Journey south along the Pacific Coast Highway • Spend three nights in glittering Los Angeles • Full day tour to sun-kissed San Diego • Three nights in non-stop, 24-hour Las Vegas • A full-day visit to the Grand Canyon • Visit Hollywood – movie capital of the world • 12 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the plane • Return scheduled flights to Los Angeles

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,799 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

San Francisco, Sausalito & the Golden Gate Bridge – £29, Palm Springs & Aerial Tramway – £45, Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon – £199, ‘The Rat Pack Is Back’ and Buffet Dinner – £75 , Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight – £99

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £748 *2017 DEPARTURE DATES: This tour follows a different itinerary in 2017 and is slightly longer. We still have limited availability for Autumn 2017 dates. To see the full itinerary please visit our website.

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Combine the magic of beautiful San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’, sparkling LA and glittering Hollywood, with the glamour of Las Vegas, the awesome beauty of the Grand Canyon – carved over millennia – and a scenic journey along California’s wild and beautiful Pacific coast. With the sun-kissed towns and cities of California including laid-back southern gem San Diego, this is an irresistible holiday full of unforgettable, ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights, especially for those visiting the ‘West Coast’ for the first time.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco (nights 1-3) This contemporary hotel is very well positioned close to the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf waterfront. Oxford Suites, Pismo Beach (night 4) This hotel has a bar, outdoor pool and offers a complimentary drinks reception most nights. Holiday Inn, Buena Park (nights 5-7) Welllocated for sightseeing in the LA area and close to Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, this hotel offers a restaurant and bar. Golden Nugget, Laughlin (nights 8-9) On the Colorado River boardwalk, this hotel has an outdoor pool, several restaurants and bars and casino floor. Golden Nugget, Las Vegas (nights 10-12) Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark, with an award-winning casino, a host of restaurants and bar and a stunning pool complex.

Santa Monica Pier

Grand Canyon

Las Vegas

Hollywood, Vegas & the Grand Canyon

10 days from

£1,249

Visits to two of America’s most famous cities and the chance to experience the awe-inspiring chasm that is perhaps nature’s greatest wonder. AVAILABLE: Oct 2017, Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2018, Apr & May 2019

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend three nights close to glittering Los Angeles, California’s star-spangled Pacific Coast city • Visit Hollywood – movie capital of the world • Full day tour to sun-kissed San Diego • The awesome Grand Canyon is one of the most breathtaking, eye-popping sights on Earth – we stay for the night to catch sunset and sunrise • A four-night stay in extraordinary Las Vegas – the most spectacular desert ‘oasis’ on Earth – brings opportunities to make the most of this entertainment Mecca, to relax in the hotel, and to enjoy some unforgettable optional excursions • Eight nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis, pl.us one night on the plane • Return scheduled flights to Los Angeles

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,249 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Santa Monica & Malibu – £35, Helicopter Flight over the Grand Canyon – £199, Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight – £99

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £313

This hugely popular, fun-packed itinerary begins in sparkling Los Angeles, home to the star-studded streets of Hollywood, and a great base from which to explore San Diego, the epitome of Southern California living, on an included tour. You’ll journey to the majestic, awe-inspiring chasm of the Grand Canyon, perhaps nature’s greatest wonder, seen in all its glory at sunset. Enjoy four nights in glittering, glamorous Las Vegas, an oasis of colour and opulence rising out of the desert floor. Explore the glitz and glamour of the famous ‘Strip’ and by night enjoy a flutter in a state-of-the-art casino. Some fascinating optional excursions including chic Santa Monica and exclusive Malibu complete a fun and interest-packed tour.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn

nights 1-3

Buena Park

Well-located for sightseeing in the LA area, this hotel has a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool.

Canyon Plaza Resort

night 4

Grand Canyon

This hotel offers deluxe guest rooms beautifully decorated in traditional, southwestern-style.

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

nights 5-8

Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark, with a casino, and a stunning outdoor pool complex.

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More award-winning holidays! Fall Colours of New England & Canada Departing Sep & Oct 2018

15 days from

£1,799

Mother Nature’s annual dazzling display, one of her greatest wonders, and some of North America’s most exciting, enthralling cities. Flying from • Heathrow • Manchester

Follow the Fall Colours – Washington, New York & Boston

9 days from

£1,199

Departing Oct 2017, Sep & Oct 2018 Against the striking background of Fall’s russet red and golden hues, discover and explore a trio of great cities and some stunning countryside. Flying from • Heathrow

Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies Departing May, Jun & Sep 2018

16 days from

£2,499

An unforgettable tour and cruise showcasing some of North America’s – and indeed the world’s – most breathtaking wonders of nature. Flying from • Heathrow

Classic China & Yangtze River Cruise Departing Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan & Apr to Jun 2019

16 days from

£2,499

This spellbinding itinerary combines a mesmerising mix of man-made sights both ancient and ultra-modern, and some astounding natural wonders. Flying from • Heathrow

Costa Rica – Nature’s Paradise Departing Jan, Mar, Apr, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Apr 2019 Eco-friendly wildlife encounters and some of the world’s most colourful birdlife, in its most stunning natural settings.

13 days from

£2,699

Flying from • Gatwick

Peru - Lake Titicaca to Machu Picchu Departing Sep & Oct 2018 & Apr to Jun 2019

13 days from

£2,999

South America’s most fascinating, colourful and cosmopolitan country, and the treasures of the Incas – discovered and explored. Flying from • Heathrow

Colours of Sri Lanka Departing Jan to Mar, May, Oct & Nov 2018, Jan to Mar & May 2019 Discover one of the world’s most enthralling island paradises on a tour combining scenic journeys, a wildlife safari and an ocean-side stay.

12 days from

£1,699

Flying from • Heathrow

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