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UK & European Holidays 2018

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Christmas Markets | Christmas Holidays | New Year Breaks | Lapland

Welcome to Newmarket’s collection of festive breaks and winter-warming holidays

A few days away are always eagerly anticipated, and all the more so on the weeks leading up to Christmas, or over the festive period itself. Whether you’re hoping to pick up unique and interesting gifts, or simply just get away from it all, the Festive Season is always a great time to travel. In the following pages you’ll find tremendous value getaways to Europe’s finest Christmas destinations, the chance to meet A Very Special Person in his Lapland home, great-value festive river cruises, and, new for this year, New Year Breaks, the perfect way to ring in 2019!

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2017 ★ 2016 ★ 2015 ★ 2014 ★ 2013 BEST ESCORTED HOLIDAYS FIVE YEARS IN A ROW! All our festive breaks come ‘wrapped up’ with the expertise of an award-winning company for whom 2018 is the 35th year of tour operating. In 2017 we were honoured to be voted ‘Best Large Escorted Tour Operator’ at the prestigious British Travel Awards for the fifth year in succession. Rest assured that if you choose to spend your Christmas or New Year break with us, you will be in the safest of hands and will enjoy the warmest of welcomes.

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Reasons to book with Newmarket Holidays ✓✓ All the ‘must-see’ and ‘must-do’ highlights ✓✓ Fascinating local experiences ✓✓ Time to explore and discover a destination ✓✓ Hand-picked hotel accommodation, often with meals included ✓✓ Return flights with reputable airlines ✓✓ Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout ✓✓ The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager from the moment you arrive at your destination ✓✓ ABTA & ATOL protected

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Meet Santa in Lapland in 2018! Join Newmarket Holidays for the most exciting, most magical and without doubt most unforgettable day ever. Fly to a still, white wilderness high above the Arctic Circle, where amongst the snowy forests, in a land inhabited by the ancient Sami people, with their husky dogs and herds of reindeer, there also lives a Very Special Person.

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Festive Collection 2018 UK & European Holidays by Air

New for 2018

We have expanded our popular range of festive holidays and breaks!

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Christmas Markets Prague Christmas Markets Berlin Christmas Markets Kraków Christmas Markets Vienna Christmas Market Riga Christmas Markets Budapest & the Danube Christmas Markets Vilnius Christmas Markets Seville Christmas Markets

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Christmas Holidays

Vilnius Christmas Market

Christmas at Château de Montvillargenne

Christmas in Northern Cyprus

A giant illuminated tree, carols and Christmas music, and the traditions of one of Europe’s most beautifully restored cities.

Festive celebrations amidst the charm and elegance of France’s largest châteauhotel, with beautiful Chantilly and majestic Senlis discovered and explored.

Head to beautiful Kyrenia and its surroundings to enjoy a warm festive welcome and to celebrate the season in traditional style.

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Introduction Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol Christmas on the French Riviera Christmas in Spain Christmas in Jersey Christmas on the Italian Riviera Christmas on the Algarve Christmas in Lisbon & Estoril Christmas in Andalucia Fairy-tale Christmas in Bavaria Christmas at Château de Montvillargenne Christmas in the Italian Dolomites Christmas in the Black Forest Christmas in Provence Christmas on Lake Bled Christmas in Malta Christmas in Cyprus Christmas in Northern Cyprus Christmas on Lake Garda All-Inclusive Christmas on Lake Como Christmas in Madeira

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New Year Breaks – NEW!

New Year on Lake Como – All-Inclusive Ring in 2019 in one of Europe’s most beautiful corners, with all the comforts of a welcoming lakeside hotel.

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New Year in Madeira Spend a week on the Garden Isle, celebrate in style, and don’t miss the legendary fireworks over Funchal’s harbour.

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NEW – Stay for Christmas & New Year Extend your stay from Christmas to New Year to make the most of the festive season. You’ll enjoy even more time to relax and explore your chosen destination.

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And many more to see inside... Cover images: Main image - Berlin Christmas Market. Inset images (top to bottom) – Lake Como, Italy; Lapland; Lake Bled; Pont d’Avignon, France Vilnius Christmas Tree © www.vilnius-tourism.lt

New Year in Malta New Year in Cyprus New Year in Northern Cyprus New Year on Lake Garda New Year on Lake Como – All-Inclusive New Year in Madeira

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Lapland Santa Experience Lapland Santa Experience Day Break

Festive Rhine River Cruises Introduction to Rhine River Cruising Christmas Markets Rhine River Cruise Christmas Rhine River Cruise Betwixtmas Rhine River Cruise New Year Rhine River Cruise River Cruise Information

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Further Information Escape to sunnier climes 52 Explore even further with Newmarket Holidays 54 Departure Dates and Prices 56 Holiday Essentials 66 Travel Insurance 66 Booking Conditions 67 Important Information 67

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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” goes a favourite festive song, and that’s certainly true for the destinations featured in the following pages. Some of Europe’s greatest cities wrapped in their seasonal finery, medieval towns and villages straight out of a fairy tale, some picture-postcard scenery – or welcome blue skies – and everywhere the colourful, twinkling sights and rich aromas of Christmastime. There’s laughter and smiles on the faces of the children, the warmth of wintertime treats – and for some, some wintertime sun – and for everyone, wherever you choose to join us, the chance to join in the fun and to enjoy a marvellous, memorable time. Image: Christmas Market, Vilnius, Lithuania

Christmas shopping treats There’s nothing guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit more than a visit to a Christmas market. Somehow, it really feels as if ‘Christmas has started’ when there’s the aroma of Glühwein in the air and the bustle of the market‑stalls to be enjoyed against a background of cobbled streets and historic squares. The opportunity to soak up the atmosphere, discover a delicious local delicacy for your Christmas feast, find an unusual decoration for your tree, and enjoy the chance to buy some extra special stocking-fillers from local crafts-folk is exactly what a visit to a Christmas market is all about.

Vienna Christmas Market

Get away for Christmas – or New Year! Spend the festive season enjoying a special destination, or choose to stay at home for Christmas and get away to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

Malta

New for 2018, you can spend New Year in a choice of memorable destinations, for the chance to relax after Christmas, or combine both holidays for an extended break to really “get away from it all”! See page 16 for more details.

Lapland Santa Experience – one amazing day It’s the most unforgettable family treat of all - an exclusive, authentic Lappish experience, complete with husky dogs, reindeer, sleigh rides in the snow and - to cap it all - a private meeting with a Very Special Person in his forest home.

Cologne

Festive fun on a Rhine river cruise Join us for a Christmastime break to remember on Europe’s greatest river! Nothing could be more enjoyable than spending a few festive days being pampered in your own floating hotel, calling at some truly beautiful places glowing with the colour and warmth of the season, while being looked after by friendly staff keen to ensure that you really do enjoy a wonderful time. Call us on: 0330

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

Unbeatable value for money… … compare our prices and inclusions! Fly from a convenient local airport! In addition to the major UK gateways, we offer flights, where available, from many regional airports, giving you the opportunity to join our festive breaks from a departure point close to home. Our ‘Lapland Santa Experience’ flights depart from specific regional airports on designated dates. Departure airports for each break are shown on the appropriate holiday page.

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Newcastle Belfast City

Durham Tees Valley

Excellent, handpicked hotels Wherever you decide to join us, you can look forward to a warm welcome at a comfortable hotel, carefully chosen for its comfort and convenience and the range of amenities provided at day’s end. Hotels used on the Christmas markets breaks offer easy access to each city’s attractions, either on foot or by regular public transport, and provide breakfast and dining facilities within the hotel or close by. Those hotels featured on our Christmas Holidays, in addition to a convivial atmosphere, will all offer festive entertainment and traditional Christmas meals as part of your enjoyable stay.

Leeds/Bradford Humberside Doncaster Manchester

Liverpool

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Norwich

Birmingham

Cardiff

Bristol

Exeter

Luton London City Heathrow

Stansted Southend

Gatwick Southampton Bournemouth

Hold Luggage Christmas Markets featured have included in the price one piece of hold luggage per two people travelling together on one booking (please see table right). Additional baggage allowance may be purchased directly with the

airline when you check-in online in advance for your flight. Details will be sent with your Final Travel Details. Christmas and New Year Holidays and all Festive Rhine Cruises have one piece of hold luggage per person included in the price.

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Group travel All Newmarket escorted tours are available to groups travelling together, who in addition to the tremendous value and high standards of service enjoyed by all our customers, can also enjoy other benefits. Call our Specialist Groups Department on 0208 335 4466 or email groups@newmarketholidays.co.uk for further details.

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At award-winning Newmarket Holidays we go out of our way to ensure that our escorted tours represent the very best value for money, a commitment that has been a hallmark of the company throughout its history, and a claim which we believe bears scrutiny with any other UK escorted tour operator.

Friendly, experienced Tour Managers

Exciting included & optional excursions

Financial peace of mind

Adding immeasurably to the pleasure of these special breaks, by not only bringing to life the places visited and providing colour and background to the sights and attractions, but also by being on hand to help you make the very most of your time with us and ensuring all your holiday arrangements operate as smoothly as possible, will be one of our team of dedicated professionals. Time and again, our customers praise the service they receive from their tour manager, and the contribution they make to a memorable experience.

All our festive breaks feature guided visits and excursions conducted by our friendly, experienced tour manager, either within the great value price or as a well-priced addition to the cost of the break. Soak up the festive atmosphere of your chosen destination, and enjoy learning a little about its history and culture, and the traditions of the Christmas Season, which differ from place to place. The fun and enjoyment of the excursions complete your holiday experience.

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.

In your own words... “The hotel and excursions on this trip were both excellent, but we write to give special praise to our tour manager. Charming and wellinformed, and nothing was too much trouble. A huge thank you from us both.” — Mr & Mrs Mundy, Plymouth. Christmas on the Algarve

“Our Christmas break to the French Riviera was a wonderful. Everything about it from the tour manager to the hotel and location were very impressive. We will definitely return with Newmarket!” — Ms Wilmot, via email. Christmas on the French Riviera

“Our hotel and tour manager on our Christmas in Spain holiday were both first class, and the trip as a whole was excellent.” — Mr Harrap, via email. Christmas in Spain

We had a wonderful time, Lisbon is a very beautiful city. The hotel was very good and the staff were wonderful. — Artemio. Christmas in Lisbon & the Estoril Coast

Wonderful city, highly recommended trip. The Christmas markets were very nice, but some better than others. The schedule allowed for plenty of free time, to visit other historical interest sights.

“Our break to Prague for the Christmas Markets was superb from start to finish. Our tour manager in Prague was second to none, as was our guide on the walking tour of the city. Very informative. We look forward to travelling with you again in the future.” — Mr Kemp, via email. Prague Christmas Market

“Just to say how very much we enjoyed our trip to Riga. We were looked after extremely well. Good transfers, excellent hotel and the very able and friendly services of our tour manager and local guide.”

We loved it all. Everything went smoothly, our room in the hotel was spacious, the buffet offered a large choice of options, and the three trips we did were fantastic. To top it all, we had sunshine every day! — Carol, Exeter. Christmas in Andalucia

“Our Christmas holiday to Lake Garda was of the highest order. Our tour manager was very good and the hotel was excellent at looking after both my wife and I. We look forward to travelling with you again.” — Mr Kelly, via email. Christmas on Lake Garda

— Ms Russell, via email. Riga Christmas Market

Ian, Cardiff. Berlin Christmas Markets

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Christmas Markets

Prague Christmas Market

Prague Old Town Square

Prague

4 days from

£369

Christmas Markets

The fairy-tale capital of the Czech Republic – home to Good King Wenceslas – is an irresistible Bohemian masterpiece. AVAILABLE: November and December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided walking tour of Prague • Explore Prague’s Christmas Markets • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the three-star Plaza Alta in Prague (fourstar hotel available at a supplement) • Return flights to Prague • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • Hold luggage – please see below* • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Join us for a Christmas markets break that’s guaranteed to warm your heart. Fly to Prague to enjoy the delightful stalls of the Christmas Markets in Wenceslas Square, a tradition that stretches back over a thousand years. Day One Fly to Prague and transfer to your chosen hotel. Dine in, or head out to explore. Day Two Join our included walking tour and watch the astronomical clock in the Old Town Square strike the hour with a procession of wooden figures. Afterwards, explore the Old Town, and the charming former Jewish quarter, before visiting the Christmas Markets to browse at your leisure, or perhaps join our optional river cruise for an excellent buffet lunch and wonderful views of the city.

Alternatively join our wonderful optional tour to Dresden Christmas Market. Here a romantic blend of festive stalls sell locally produced gifts, handicrafts, decorations and food in a beautiful, traditional setting. Wander with a warming glass of Glühwein in hand, and admire the famous Christmas Pyramid and world’s largest ‘nut cracker’, while searching for that perfect gift or souvenir. Day Four Transfer to the airport for check-in and your flight home.

Day Three This morning you’re free to explore, perhaps crossing the famous Charles Bridge to see Prague’s ancient Castle District, St Vitus’ Cathedral and the Royal Palace.

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £419 • Bristol from £419 • East Midlands from £429 • Edinburgh from £459 • Gatwick from £369 • Glasgow from £459 • Leeds/Bradford from £449 • Liverpool from £429 • Luton from £409 • Manchester from £429 • Newcastle from £459 • Stansted from £399

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Plaza Alta Hotel, Prague Bed & Breakfast

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Price from £369

• Lunchtime River Cruise (half day) – Day Two – £29 • Dresden Christmas Market (full day) – Day Three – £39

This modern hotel is located in quaint corner of Prague, close to the Vltava River. The Old Town can be reached by the tram stop situated outside the hotel; the 12 minute journey brings fantastic views of the Castle District and river. The hotel is home to the “7 Tacos Steak & Grill” restaurant offering Mexican, Czech and international cuisine. There is also a bar, fitness room, and complimentary Wi-Fi. All of the bedrooms have air-conditioning, a minibar, satellite TV, safe and bathroom with bath or shower.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £102 *LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: For two people

Jurys Inn, Prague Bed & Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

travelling together on one booking, or a single traveller, one piece of hold luggage is included. Additional hold luggage may be purchased directly with the airline when you check-in online in advance for your flight. Please see page 6.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

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Price from £421

This modern hotel is located in the city centre, with a tram stop and metro station steps away, and offers a restaurant, stylish lounge bar, complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Well-equipped bedrooms have complimentary wired high-speed internet access, a safe, a mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a TV.

See page 56 for departure dates & prices.

Christmas Markets

Pariser Platz

Gendarmenmarkt

Berlin

4 days from

£389

Christmas Markets

The festive charms, stunning sights and vibrant nightlife of the great, reunified German capital, discovered and explored. AVAILABLE: November and December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided city tour • Free time to explore Berlin and the Berlin Christmas Markets • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the two-star superior Ibis Berlin Mitte in Berlin (four-star hotel available at a supplement) • Return flights to Berlin • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • Hold luggage – please see below* • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Visit Berlin, the vibrant German capital. Here some 50 Christmas markets offer traditional festive wares, seasonal delicacies and unusual Christmas goods, and in some cases boast attractions from fairground rides to ice-rinks and even a ski-slope. Day One Fly to Berlin, where you will be met by our tour manager, and transfer to your hotel. Berlin’s legendarily efficient U-Bahn (underground), trams and buses bring everything within easy reach. Day Two A local guide will introduce you to Berlin on this morning’s bus tour – see Norman Foster’s startling Reichstag building, which rises up close to the majestic Brandenburg Gate and the wooded acres of the Tiergarten. For the rest of the day you’re free to savour the aromas of Glühwein, almonds and sweet Christmas biscuits as you wander Berlin’s wonderful Christmas markets – from the Tyrolean wonderland of the ‘Winterwelt’ on Potsdamer Platz to the traditional stalls nestled in the shadow of the ruined towers of Kaiser Wilhelm-Gedachniskirche.

Day Three Spend another day exploring Berlin and its other colourful Christmas markets. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to the sobering memorial and museum at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp; you will be guided through the camp history in the company of an expert local guide. This evening, enjoy another chance to join the Berliners ‘on the town’, or to continue exploring the markets, which stay open well into the evening. Day Four Transfer back to the airport for your flight home, taking with you wonderful memories of this special festive break.

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £479 • Bristol from £449 • Cardiff from £479 • East Midlands from £449 • Edinburgh from £479 • Gatwick from £389 • Glasgow from £479 • Heathrow from £449 • Leeds/Bradford from £479 • Liverpool from £449 • Luton from £389 • Manchester from £449 • Newcastle from £479 • Stansted from £419

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp (half day) – Day Three – £42

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £102 *LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: For two people

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Hotel Ibis Berlin Mitte, Berlin Bed & Breakfast

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Price from £389

The Ibis Berlin Mitte is close to Alexanderplatz and its wonderful Christmas markets. The hotel has a 24-hour bar and lounge area. All of the bedrooms offer free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, shower and hairdryer. The hotel is officially graded as two-star superior but in our opinion is worthy of a three-star rating.

Park Inn, Berlin Bed & Breakfast

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Price from £422

This modern hotel boasts an excellent central location, right on Alexanderplatz - home to Berlin’s lively Christmas Market and the famous TV Tower. The hotel boasts three restaurants, serving international and traditional German cuisine, a bar and a lounge area. The bedrooms have a mini-bar, safe, TV and Wi-Fi.

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Christmas Markets

Christmas Market, Kraków

St Mary’s Church, Kraków

Kraków Christmas Market

Kraków

4 days from

£389

Christmas Markets

Poland’s ancient Royal City is a perfect choice for a traditional festive break with a difference – a magical delight. AVAILABLE: November and December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided walking tour of Kraków • Free time to browse Kraków’s Christmas Markets • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Logos in Kraków (four-star hotel available at a supplement) • Return flights to Kraków • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • Hold luggage – please see below* • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Belfast from £439 • Birmingham from £459 • Bournemouth from £449 • Bristol from £449 • East Midlands from £459 • Edinburgh from £469 • Gatwick from £389 • Glasgow from £469 • Leeds/Bradford from £459 • Liverpool from £429 • Manchester from £449 • Newcastle from £459 • Stansted from £399

Join us in the ancient royal capital of Poland, where colourful Christmas markets, steeped in tradition, are held against the spectacular backdrop of one of the few European cities to have survived the centuries unscathed. Discover the city’s great history, enjoy Kraków by night, and soak up the festive atmosphere on this unmissable seasonal break. Day One Arrive in Kraków and transfer to your hotel. Head out into the city this evening to explore your surroundings and wander through the central square, beautifully illuminated after nightfall. Sample some traditional cuisine and enjoy a drink in one of the many restaurants, bars and music clubs tucked away down its cellars and narrow alleyways. Day Two Discover this seat of Polish kings on today’s walking tour. The mesmerising medieval heart of the city is the stunning Rynek Glowny – Europe’s largest square – lined with boutiques and cafés. Browse the wooden stalls of the Christmas market that surrounds the vast Sukkennice (Cloth Hall), itself a covered market, and see the traditional custom of Christmas crib-building at the Mariacki Church and Wawel Castle – two stunning examples of the city’s Gothic architecture. This afternoon enjoy

more of Kraków, or join our optional tour to see the vast underground chambers, full-sized chapel and stupendous concert hall of Wieliczka’s astonishing salt mine. Find out about life in the mines at the onsite museum, and browse the subterranean gift shop and café before catching the lift back to the surface. This evening, soak up the festive cheer once again in Kraków’s cafés, bars and restaurants. Day Three Today you’re free to discover more of the city’s sights, and to revisit the markets. Alternatively, join our optional half-day excursion to the poignant, intensely moving UNESCO-listed Auschwitz-Birkenau, where the buildings of the camp are left as they were discovered in 1944. Day Four Transfer back to Kraków Airport for your return flight home.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Logos, Kraków Bed & Breakfast

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Price from £389

• Wieliczka Salt Mine (half day) – Day Two – £35 • Auschwitz-Birkenau (full day) – Day Three – £49

Renovated in 2014 and centrally located in the heart of Kraków, this hotel is just a short stroll from the famous old town square, and is close to a good selection of bars and restaurants. The hotel has a traditional cellar restaurant, and all bedrooms have satellite TV, mini-bar, telephone and Wi-Fi.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £67 *LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: For two people

Golden Tulip Kazimierz, Kraków Bed & Breakfast

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

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Price from £420

Recently opened in 2016, this centrally located hotel is a 15 minute stroll from the Old Town. It offers easy access to the city’s historic heart, and is close to the Vistula River. Among the hotel’s amenities you will find a modern restaurant, a buffet breakfast room and a lobby bar. The rooms are air-conditioned, and have Wi-Fi, satellite TV, safe and a telephone.

See page 56 for departure dates & prices.

Christmas Markets

Schönbrunn Palace

Bratislava main square

Vienna Christmas Market

Vienna

4 days from

£449

Christmas Market

The elegant Austrian capital provides a wonderful backdrop, and some truly memorable coffee and cake! AVAILABLE: November and December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided city tour of Vienna • A visit to Schönbrunn Palace Markets (entrance to the palace payable locally) • A guided tour of the Schnapps museum • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Doppio in Vienna or the four-star Hotel Roomz in Vienna depending on your departure date • Return flights to Vienna • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • Hold luggage – please see below* • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £489 • Bristol from £519 • Edinburgh from £529 • Gatwick from £449 • Heathrow from £499 • Luton from £459 • Manchester from £519 • Stansted from £459

Few festive markets enjoy a grander or more romantic setting than those held in the elegant Austrian capital, where the magic of Advent sparkles against a backdrop of baroque palaces, shopping arcades, churches and museums. There is also an opportunity to visit Bratislava in neighbouring Slovakia. Day One Fly out to Vienna and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a first evening in the Austrian capital. Day Two See the imposing buildings and squares of the Ringstrasse, the Hofburg Palace, and the celebrated coffee-houses of the ancient Innere Stadt on this morning’s guided tour, then stop and explore Vienna’s most famous Christmas markets – held in the idyllic lanes of Spittelberg and (since 1772) on the triangular Freyung ‘square’.

crossing into picturesque Slovakia to its wonderful capital, Bratislava. Delightfully set on the River Danube close to the point where Austria and Hungary converge, a cosmopolitan mix of Central European influences await you, with glorious Baroque palaces and some stunning churches. Day Four Bid farewell to Vienna and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Afterwards, we’ll visit the Schönbrunn Palace. See the magnificent building (entrance payable locally), and browse the colourful ‘Christkindlmarkt’ held in the great courtyard before we round off the day with a warming tipple at a schnapps museum. Day Three Spend the day exploring the city’s markets (some stores may be closed on Sundays). Alternatively join our full day optional excursion

Karlskirche Church, Vienna

YOUR HOTEL: Depending on your departure date you will be staying at one of two carefully chosen hotels.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Bratislava (full day) – Day Three – £41

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £110 *LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: For two

people travelling together on one booking, or a single traveller, one piece of hold luggage is included. Additional hold luggage may be purchased directly with the airline when you check-in online in advance for your flight. Please see page 6.

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Hotel Doppio, Vienna Bed & Breakfast

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Price from £449

This modern hotel with a restaurant and bar is located within five minutes walk of St Marx tram station which connects easily to the centre of Vienna. 155 contemporary, air-conditioned rooms have a flat screen TV, mini-bar, safe, telephone, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Roomz, Vienna Bed & Breakfast

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Price from £519

The hotel has a restaurant, bar and gym. Modern, air-conditioned rooms have a flat screen TV with a radio, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, safe and telephone. The subway station is within five minutes walk from the hotel, then Vienna’s historic centre is approximately 12 minutes away by train.

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Christmas Markets

Old Town, Riga

Riga Christmas Market

Riga

4 days from

£389

Christmas Markets

One of Europe’s most picturesque markets, and traditional celebrations in Latvia’s charming capital – where Christmas Trees were first decorated. AVAILABLE: December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided walking tour of historic Riga • Free time to enjoy the city’s traditional Christmas Market on Old Town Square • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Wellton Riga Hotel and Spa in Riga • Return flights to Riga • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • Hold luggage – please see below* • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Doncaster from £419 • East Midlands from £419 • Gatwick from £429 • Leeds/ Bradford from £449 • Liverpool from £429 • Luton from £419 • Manchester from £419 • Stansted from £389

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Folklore Evening – Day Two – £46 • Gauja National Park & Turaida Castle (full day) – Day Three – £39

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £94 *LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: For two people

Enjoy a festive break in the historic Latvian capital, where a wonderful market is held on a picturesque Old Town Square, beneath a brightly decorated tree – appropriately for a city where the tradition is said to have begun over 500 years ago. Day One Fly to Riga and upon arrival transfer into the heart of the city and your hotel. After check in, enjoy your first evening in the Baltic States’ largest city. A host of cafés, bars and restaurants caters to all tastes and pockets, and the lights of the shops and stores bring colour and warmth to the crisp, wintry air.

Day Three Discover more of the city today, or wrap up warm and join the optional excursion, journeying into the beautiful landscape of the Gauja National Park, a forested, alpine refuge for elk, European bison and brown bears, amongst other species, and where the Turaida Museum Reserve chronicles Latvian history and culture.

Day Two A guided tour will lift the veil on Riga’s fascinating past and will showcase the sights of one of Europe’s most rapidly growing cities. Set on the bank of the Daugava River, the city boasts several ultra-modern buildings around its walled central core. The lovingly reconstructed Dutch-influenced ‘House of the Blackheads’, several large churches, Riga Castle with its museums, the towering Freedom Monument and two magnificent cathedrals add to the attraction, which is crowned by the Art Nouveau glories of UNESCO-listed ‘Quiet Centre’ district and restored Old Town Square, site of the wonderful Christmas Market, with its traditional wares and warming foodstuffs.

Day Four Transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

This evening why not join our optional Latvian Folklore evening in a local restaurant, a short walk away from the hotel, with live music and dancing.

YOUR HOTEL:

Turaida Museum Reserve

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Wellton Riga Hotel and Spa, Riga Bed & Breakfast

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This recently opened hotel is located in the heart of the Old Town and a five to ten minute walk from the Christmas Market in Livu and Doma Squares, as well as many sights, bars, restaurants, and shops. The hotel has a well appointed spa, tapas restaurant, bar and lounge area, and Wi-Fi throughout. Bedrooms boast a mini-bar, safe, satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning and an iron.

See page 57 for departure dates & prices.

Christmas Markets

Hungarian Parliament & the Danube Bratislava Christmas Market

Budapest Christmas Market

Budapest & the Danube Christmas Markets

4 days from

£389

All the magic of an Advent treasure-chest, in the heart of Hungary’s beautiful capital. AVAILABLE: November and December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a guided city tour of Budapest • Explore Budapest’s Christmas Markets • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the three-star Danubius Hotel Flamenco in Budapest (four-star hotel available at a supplement) • Return flights to Budapest • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Hold luggage – please see below* • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £439 • Bristol from £429 • Edinburgh from £459 • Gatwick from £389 • Glasgow from £459 • Heathrow from £489 • Leeds/Bradford from £439 • Liverpool from £459 • Luton from £399 • Manchester from £459 • Stansted from £419

The stunning, romantic ‘Pearl of the Danube’ is a festive delight, with its traditional markets, the largest and oldest of which takes place in Pest’s central Vörösmarty tér, and the latest incorporating an ice rink and laser show, adding to the atmosphere of one of Europe’s most appealing cities. Day One Fly to Budapest, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel, perhaps to enjoy a first exploration of the ‘twin city’ straddling the Danube, with its bars, cafés and restaurants exuding traditional Christmastime cheer. Day Two This morning’s included tour will bring to life the major sights, including Buda’s Castle Hill, home to the former Royal Palace, the Castle District’s maze of winding streets, Mátyás Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion, with its views across to Pest on the opposite shore. Bustling, stylish Pest, with its sweeping boulevards, elegant stores, and the Belváros Old Town, is a hive of designer stores, coffee houses, patisseries and restaurants, many found along Váci utca, the pedestrianised main shopping street. Traditional Christmas Markets take place on Vörösmarty tér, the central square, and in front of St Stephen’s Basilica. Wooden pavilions offer

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Budapest River Cruise (half day) – Day Two – £20 • Bratislava (full day) – Day Three – £48

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £71 *LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: For two people

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handcrafted gifts, and the aromas of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and traditional Hungarian pastries hang in the air. Other attractions include the famous Gerbeaud café, one of Europe’s finest coffee-houses, the ornate Páriszi udvar, or Parisian arcade, with its gilt façade, and for the hardy, the chance to enjoy an outdoor hot pool at the Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Join the afternoon’s optional festive river cruise, and this evening, perhaps dine in one of the Belváros’ many restaurants. Day Three Enjoy another day soaking up Budapest’s festive atmosphere, or join the optional excursion to Slovakia’s Danube-side capital Bratislava, with its Baroque palaces and its own Christmas markets. Wander the decorated stalls, take in the view from the Old Town Hall’s tower or the futuristic UFO bridge, and return to Budapest for a last evening. Day Four Bid farewell to Budapest, transferring to the airport for the return flight.

Danubius Hotel Flamenco, Budapest Bed & Breakfast

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Price from £389

This hotel is situated on the Buda side of the Danube, some 25 minutes by public transport from bustling Pest and the Christmas Markets. The hotel has an indoor pool and gym, a restaurant, bar and lounge area and Wi-Fi throughout. Bedrooms are equipped with a mini-bar, TV, safe, air conditioning/heating and a hairdryer.

Novotel Budapest Centrum Hotel, Budapest HHHH✓ Price from £438 Bed & Breakfast This art Nouveau hotel in the centre of Pest, combines timeless elegance with modern amenities, boasting a popular piano restaurant and bar, fitness centre with a jacuzzi and sauna and Wi-Fi throughout. Modern rooms offer a TV, hairdryer, air conditioning/heating, a safe and tea/coffeemaking facilities.

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Castle of Trakai

Vilnius Cathedral

Vilnius Christmas Tree © www.vilnius-tourism.lt

Vilnius

4 days from

£399

Christmas Markets

A giant illuminated tree, carols and Christmas music, and the traditions of one of Europe’s most beautifully restored cities. AVAILABLE: November and December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided tour of Vilnius • Free time to enjoy the christmas market and Vilnius Cathedral • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Amberton in Vilnius • Return flights to Vilnius • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • Hold luggage – please see below* • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Enjoy a festive break in the historic Lithuanian capital, where in the shadow of a 500-ft high ‘tree’ – actually the city’s TV Tower – adorned with over 70,000 lights, delightful Christmas markets can be found on Cathedral Square and in the grounds of the City Hall, and over 50 churches resound with the sound of carols and seasonal music. Day One Fly to Vilnius, meet your tour manager and transfer to the hotel in the heart of the city. Settle in and perhaps explore the surrounding, UNESCOlisted Old Town, with its beautifully illuminated Baroque churches and Italianate buildings. A lively university seat exuding festive cheer, Vilnius boasts a vast range of bars, cafés and restaurants in which to pass pleasant evenings.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Day Two This morning, join our guide for an included tour that will bring to life Vilnius’ major sights, many restored to their former glory. Highlights include the striking Gothic Church of St Anne, the 14th-century Presidential Palace, the 400-year-old university and the Royal Palace. Countless churches, including the re-consecrated cathedral, testify to the Lithuanians’ deep faith, and beautiful Christmas decorations, especially in Cathedral Square, where the market sells handcrafted goods and traditional foodstuffs, exude fairy-tale charm. Look out for the contrastingly quirky bust of jazz-rock legend Frank Zappa – the first work of art to proclaim the country’s newfound freedoms in the early 1990s.

• Trakai Castle (half day) – Day Two – £38 • Folklore Evening – Day Two – £42 • Kaunas Christmas Markets (full day) – Day Three – £43

This afternoon, an optional excursion takes in the fairy-tale Island Castle of Trakai, lovingly restored to its former glory and set on a lake, offshore from a settlement of distinctive wooden houses.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £102 *LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: For two

YOUR HOTEL:

FLY FROM: • Birmingham from £429 • Bristol from £499 • Doncaster from £449 • Gatwick from £459 • Leeds/Bradford from £449 • Luton from £419 • Stansted from £399

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A wonderful day can be completed with an optional folklore evening at a local restaurant. Day Three Spend today at leisure in Vilnius, soaking up the delights of the Christmas markets, or join a last optional excursion to historic second city Kaunus, a restored, riverside gem, boasting a wonderful Old Town and its own festive market. A last evening is enjoyed in Vilnius. Day Four Bid farewell to your Lithuanian hosts, and transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

Hotel Amberton, Vilnius Bed & Breakfast

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This well appointed, modern hotel is very centrally located. All airconditioned rooms offer a mini-bar, TV, safe, telephone, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. In addition to serving a buffet breakfast, the hotel’s La Cave restaurant is a popular dining room.

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Seville

Cordoba

Seville

4 days from

£429

Christmas Markets

The warmth of southern Spain, some delightful festive markets and Christmas traditions – Andalusia-style. AVAILABLE: November and December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Stay in bustling Seville City Centre • Explore breathtaking Seville on an included morning city tour • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Plaza Santa Lucia in Seville or the three-star Hotel Don Paco in Seville depending on your departure date • Return flights to Malaga • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • Hold luggage – please see below* • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Belfast from £479 • Bristol from £479 • Gatwick from £429 • Glasgow from £479 • Manchester from £459 • Stansted from £459

Journey to the City of Flamenco and experience Christmas markets that, despite the guaranteed lack of snow, more than make up for it with colour and festive charm in some delightful settings, against the backdrop of some spectacular sights. The chance to visit another great Andalusian city, majestic Cordoba, completes a winter-warming festive break. Day One Fly to Malaga, meet your tour manager and transfer to the hotel. Depending on your arrival time, waste no time in exploring the surroundings and enjoying a first evening in a city that, true to its Andalusian traditions, bustles into the evening, with its famous tapas bars and a host of restaurants and cafés from which to choose.

in Plaza de Espana, the city’s ornate centrepiece, and perhaps stroll the promenade alongside the River Guadalquivir.

Day Two Enjoy this morning’s fascinating guided tour of a city that was the setting for Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ and Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’, where streets are lined with ripening orange trees, and which boasts a host of world-class sights and atmospheric Old Quarters. Don’t miss the vast, magnificent Gothic Cathedral, the strikingly spectacular Metropol Parasol wooden structure, and perhaps the immense Plaza de Toros, Spain’s oldest bullring. Enjoy wandering the streets of the Moorish Alcazar and adjacent Jewish Quarter. Take

Day Three Spend a day at leisure in Seville, soaking up the delights of the Christmas markets, or join an optional excursion to the great city of Cordoba. Enjoy its breathtaking Mezquita, the huge Mosque into which the Christian cathedral has been incorporated, and its own colourful Christmas market held on historic Plaza Tendillas.

In addition to the richly decorated streets, and a host of traditional crib scenes, or Beléns, dotted around the city, there are several wonderful Christmas Markets.

Return to Seville to spend a last evening. Day Four Bid farewell to your Andalusian hosts, and transfer back to Malaga airport for the return flight.

YOUR HOTEL: Depending on your departure date you will be staying at one of two carefully chosen hotels.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Cordoba (full day) – Day Three – £56

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £106 *LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: For two

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Hotel Plaza Santa Lucia, Seville Bed & Breakfast

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Price from £429

Located in the city centre, this cosy hotel offers modern, comfortable and bright rooms. All rooms have Wi-Fi, TV, telephone and air conditioning/ heating and private facilities. Other facilities at the hotel include a solarium with a small outdoor pool (weather permitting) and a restaurant.

Hotel Don Paco, Seville Bed & Breakfast

HHH✓

Price from £469

In the heart of the city, just 15 minutes from the cathedral, this comfortable hotel offers rooms with contemporary fittings, a TV, safe, hairdryer and fridge. A restaurant offers Andalusian and international dishes and there is a roof-top pool (weather permitting). There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

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Christmas & New Year Join us for a celebration to remember this year in a choice of wonderful, winter-warming destinations, leaving all the arrangements – and the washing-up – to a company that’s been arranging memorable holidays for over three decades. Our Christmas and New Year Holidays offer all you could wish for, including accommodation in welcoming hotels, special festive meals and entertainment, and the chance to join some fun and interest-packed included or optional excursions in the company of our friendly tour managers, who will go out of their way to ensure you have a memorable time.

Stay for Christmas & New Year You can now combine a Christmas break and a New Year getaway on holidays where you see one of the above symbols. Extend your stay from the Christmas departure to the end of the New Year break to make the most of the festive season. You’ll enjoy even more time to relax and explore your chosen destination. To find out more about what’s included, your holiday duration, itinerary and price, please go to pages 61-64, call us or visit our website. Image: Malta

Christmas Holidays

Zell am See Steam Train © Hanspeter Reschinger

Austrian Tyrol

Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol

6 days from

£859

Where better to spend the festive season than in the picture-postcard surroundings of the world’s most famous winter-wonderland? AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided city tour of Innsbruck • A lantern walk in Oberperfuss • Visit to Seefeld on Christmas morning • Four nights’ half-board and one night’s full-board accommodation at the threestar Hotel Krone in Oberperfuss • Glühwein and cookies on Christmas Eve • Festive meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day • A four-course farewell evening dinner with traditional live music • Return flights to Munich or Innsbruck • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £879 • Bristol from £919 • Edinburgh from £919 • Gatwick from £859 • Heathrow from £859

Join us in the heart of the Tyrol to celebrate the season in a warm and welcoming hotel, surrounded by a landscape of pretty towns and villages set beneath snow-capped peaks. With an included visit to Imperial Innsbruck, and opportunities to join some wonderful optional excursions, this will be a Christmas to remember. Day One Fly to Munich or Innsbruck, meet your tour manager and head through the countryside to Hotel Krone. Our Tyrolean Christmas is based in the traditional village of Oberperfuss, set beneath the Rannger Kopfl mountains, 15 kilometres west of regional capital Innsbruck and close to the wellknown cross-country skiing Mecca of Seefeld. Day Two Explore the beautiful city of Innsbruck, with its elegant main street, Maria-Theresien-Strasse. Look for unusual gifts among the wooden stalls of the colourful Christmas market, nestled beneath the famous copper-tiled ‘Golden Roof’. Be sure to stop for coffee and cake at one of countless cafés in the Altstadt, this sparkling Alpine jewel’s magical heart. This evening enjoy a guided pre-dinner festive ‘lantern’ walk in the company of your hosts. Day Three (Christmas Eve) Today’s optional excursion offers the chance to visit the alpine town of Kitzbühel and board the magical Zell am See steam train as it huffs and puffs its way through the countryside to Mittersill. Later in the day, enjoy traditional Christmas Eve Glühwein and cookies, before sitting down to a festive Austrian dinner this evening.

Day Four (Christmas Day) Today, pay a visit to the delightful nearby resort of Seefeld, before sitting down to a three-course Christmas Day turkey lunch at your hotel. After a relaxed afternoon, dinner will also be served. Day Five (Boxing Day) Today we offer the chance to visit Rattenberg with its quaint pedestrianised centre. With just 400 inhabitants it is Austria’s smallest historic town and famous for its crystal glass stores. Those who wish to can also opt to visit the unusual, but fascinating and spectacular, Swarovski Crystal Worlds. See crystals large and small, and artworks by the likes of Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali, in a state-of-the-art subterranean space – one of the most striking sights of the whole holiday. Round off a wonderful festive break with a fourcourse farewell dinner at the hotel, accompanied by traditional Tyrolean live music. Day Six Bid “Auf Wiedersehen” to your Austrian hosts, before you transfer back to the airport for your return flight.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Kitzbühel & Steam Train Ride (full day) – Day Three – £59 • Rattenberg (full day) – Day Five – £35 • Rattenberg & Swarovski Crystal Worlds (full day) – Day Five – £50

YOUR HOTEL:

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £88

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Hotel Krone, Oberperfuss Half-Board

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This delightful owner-managed hotel is set in the heart of a small village. Cosy, traditionally-furnished bedrooms feature a TV, telephone and sitting area. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, in addition to a small wellness area with sauna and steam room, and a two-lane bowling alley.

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Christmas Holidays

Festive decorations, Nice

Cannes

Festive decorations, Nice

Christmas on the French Riviera

6 days from

£819

Seasonal sparkle and elegance in the world’s most celebrated holiday playground, on the shores of the Mediterranean. AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Visits to Cannes and Antibes • A visit to Nice • Five nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Quality Hotel Mediterranée in Menton • Christmas Day lunch with a half-bottle of wine per person, tea/coffee and a glass of Champagne • A welcome drink • Light entertainment on Christmas Day • Return flights to Nice • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY FROM: • Birmingham from £959 • Cardiff from £959 • Gatwick from £819 • Liverpool from £849 • Luton from £819 • Newcastle from £959 • Stansted from £839

Join us for an unforgettable Christmas holiday on the glittering French Riviera. Enjoy mild weather, all the pleasures of the Cote d’Azur, an exciting programme of included and optional excursions, and the warmest of welcomes at a hotel in Menton, one of the Riviera’s most famous resorts. Day One Fly south to the warmth of the Mediterranean. Transfer to timelessly elegant Menton, one of the most unspoiled of all the Riviera resorts, beautifully set on the Baie du Soleil. Day Two Spend your first full day relaxing in Menton, either at your hotel or while you explore the town itself. Day Three (Christmas Eve) Join an included excursion and get to know sparkling Cannes, with its world-famous seafront promenade La Croisette, and the ultra-exclusive yachting enclave of Antibes. Both radiate all the elegance and charm of the Cote d’Azur. You’ll return to spend the evening in Menton, beginning your celebrations at the hotel.

Day Five (Boxing Day) Rest and relax in the hotel and its surroundings, or join today’s optional excursion to the tiny principality of Monaco, with its Royal Palace, the Palais Princier – home to the royal Grimaldi family – its famous Casino and its harbour full of improbably luxurious yachts. Day Six After a wonderful break, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Day Four (Christmas Day) Enjoy a visit to famous Nice, the epitome of Riviera-chic, its Promenade des Anglais sweeping round the curve of the Bay of Angels. During your journey, which will take in the stunning views from the Corniche roads above the coast, you’ll discover the breathtaking, hilltop village of Eze, jet-set watering hole St Jean Cap Ferrat, and quaint Villefranche, still a working fishing port and a favourite spot for pleasure-seekers. You’ll return to enjoy a special Christmas Day meal and entertainment at the hotel.

Monaco

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Monaco (extended half day) – Day Five – £42

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £156

YOUR HOTEL: Quality Hotel Mediterranée, Menton Half-Board

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Ideally located in the heart of delightful Menton, this modern hotel is a short walk from the sea and the exquisite Old Town with its wide selection of restaurants and cafés. Air-conditioned rooms offer a mini-bar, satellite TV, safe and hairdryer.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

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Sagrada Familia

Barcelona

Costa Brava

Christmas in Spain

5 days from

£619

All the delights of a welcoming hotel, the festivities of colourful Barcelona and the winter-warming charms of the Costa Brava. AVAILABLE: 23 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A full-day visit to Barcelona • A Wild Coast tour on Christmas Day • Four nights’ dinner, bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the four-star Alegria Pineda Splash in Pineda de Mar • A four-course Christmas Day lunch with half a bottle of wine per person • Use of the leisure facilities at your hotel • Return flights to Barcelona • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £659 • Bristol from £659 • Edinburgh from £699 • Gatwick from £619 • Glasgow from £699 • Leeds/Bradford from £679 • Liverpool from £659 • Luton from £619 • Manchester from £679 • Newcastle from £679 • Stansted from £649

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

Leave behind the cold, grey weather and spend the festive season on Spain’s beautiful Costa Brava, enjoying Christmas with all the trimmings in a super hotel complete with excellent leisure facilities. You’ll visit Barcelona on Christmas Eve and, on Christmas Day, tour the dramatic ‘Wild Coast’. Day One Fly to Barcelona and transfer to your hotel, where you will start your delightful festive break.

Day Five Transfer to the airport for check-in and your return flight.

Day Two (Christmas Eve) Barcelona is one of Europe’s ‘must-see’ cities. Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, renowned pedestrian street La Rambla and sites of the 1992 Olympic Games are amongst its highlights. Hunt for lastminute gifts in a famous shopping Mecca, and discover delightful Catalan Christmas traditions. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a special Christmas Eve meal at your hotel. Day Three (Christmas Day) Celebrate Christmas Day with a tour of the beautiful ‘wild coast’ of quaint fishing towns and dramatic coastline. To complete what promises to have been a magical Christmas Day, the celebrations continue with a four-course lunch with wine and music in the evening. Day Four (Boxing Day) An optional excursion today brings the chance to visit the fabled monastery at Montserrat. A centuries-old place of pilgrimage, the mountainside monastery is accessible by winding road, rack railway or cable-car, and the views from its lofty perch are outstanding.

YOUR HOTEL:

• Montserrat (extended half day) – Day Four – £32

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £152

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Montserrat Monastery

Alegria Pineda Splash, Pineda de Mar Half-Board

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This modern, recently refurbished four-star hotel, is situated at the quiet end of the coastal town of Pineda de Mar and is 350 metres from the beach and resort centre. The hotel offers a 24 hour reception, bar and lounge area, snack bar, buffet style restaurant, pool tables, table tennis and sun terrace. Bedrooms have a balcony, safe, hairdryer, satellite TV and mini-bar.

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Jersey Coastline

Mont Orgueil Castle

Christmas in Jersey

5 days from

£699

Celebrate the festive season in the charming Channel Isles – Britain’s southernmost outpost. AVAILABLE: 23 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Time to explore the resort of St Helier at leisure • Enjoy a tour of the Island • Four nights’ full-board* accommodation at the three-star Monterey Hotel in St Helier (four-star hotel available at a supplement) • A Christmas Day lunch, buffet dinner and evening entertainment • Boxing Day evening entertainment • Return flights to Jersey • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Bristol from £759 • East Midlands from £819 • Exeter from £769 • Gatwick from £699 • Liverpool from £739 • Manchester from £769 • Southampton from £759

Join us for a seasonal celebration in Jersey’s charming capital, St Helier – the perfect place for a Christmas break. With its maritime atmosphere, bustling shops and beautiful surrounding countryside, St Helier is a wonderful choice for a few festive days away. Day One Fly to Jersey and transfer to your chosen hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to savour. This evening, dinner will be served at the hotel. Day Two (Christmas Eve) This morning explore Jersey’s scenic countryside on our included half-day tour. Highlights might include sweeping St Aubin’s Bay with its vast tracts of sand, the lighthouse at La Corbiere and spectacular Mont Orgueil, one of Britain’s best-preserved castles. After a light lunch back at the hotel, there may be a chance to pick up some last-minute presents in St Helier - though many shops will close early today. Dinner will be served at the hotel this evening, with the chance to join locals and visitors at Midnight Mass should you wish. Day Three (Christmas Day) Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning, and later perhaps enjoy a festive stroll or even take a chilly dip at the

annual Christmas morning swim at St Brelade’s Bay. Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings will be served at the hotel, no doubt followed by the chance to rest and relax before a buffet dinner is served and the evening’s entertainment begins. Day Four (Boxing Day) Today you’re free to rest and relax in your hotel, or perhaps to head out for some independent sightseeing. Alternatively, join our optional Mystery Tour in the company of a local expert, which will bring to life some of the island’s hidden treasures. Lunch and dinner will served at the hotel today, and dinner will be followed by a programme of entertainment. Day Five After a last opportunity for an early morning stroll, or perhaps a browse around St Helier’s centre, transfer back to the airport to board your flight home.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Mystery Tour (half day) – Day Four – £27

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £60 Please note: *Board arrangements begin with dinner on Day One, and end with breakfast on Day Five.

Monterey Hotel, St Helier Full-Board*

HHH✓

Price from £699

Centrally located, this contemporary hotel offers a warm welcome, and facilities that include an indoor pool, gymnasium, sauna and steam room. There is a restaurant, bar and grill, and free Wi-Fi. The bedrooms offer private facilities, a telephone, tea/coffee-making facilities and a mini-bar.

Pomme d’Or Hotel, St Helier Full-Board*

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Price from £897

One of Jersey’s most famous hotels, overlooking central Liberation Square and the marina, this hotel is well known for its bars and restaurants. All bedrooms offer private facilities, TV, Wi-Fi, trouser press and ironing board, hairdryer, and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

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Alassio

Rapallo

Alassio

Christmas on the Italian Riviera

6 days from

£799

The sun-dappled shores of the Mediterranean and the charms of an elegant, traditional resort – all yours to enjoy! AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A half-day scenic coastal drive on Christmas Day • Five nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Hotel Corso in Alassio • Traditional ‘Grande Tombola’ entertainment on Christmas Eve • A Christmas Day buffet breakfast with Spumante sparkling wine • A Christmas Day five-course dinner, followed by dancing • Dinner by candlelight on Boxing Day • Return flights to Nice • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY FROM:

Fly south to warmer climes, to spend the festive season on the colourful shores of the Mediterranean. You’ll enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of a delightful, family-run hotel in the heart of the charming resort of Alassio – popular with discerning visitors to the beautiful ‘Riviera of Flowers’. Day One Fly to Nice, before making the scenic journey along the sparkling Cote d’Azur – one of the world’s most famous coastlines. Continue across the Italian border to Alassio, set between tree-covered hills and the blue waters of the ‘Med’. Rest and relax at the hotel, or venture out to explore the resort. Day Two The first of our optional excursions takes in the chic resort of Rapallo and its exclusive neighbour Portofino. Alternatively, enjoy Alassio’s superb sandy beach, seafront promenade and pier, its pedestrianised old town – full of shops, gelaterie and cafés – and its delightful formal gardens and galleries. Day Three (Christmas Eve) Today, a traditional Italian Christmas Eve will include a four-course dinner and games. You might also choose to join an optional excursion to the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo, with its luxury yachts, royal palace and famous casino.

day with a five-course, traditional Christmas Dinner with turkey. Afterwards, dance the night away to live music at the hotel. Day Five (Boxing Day) Spend a relaxing Boxing Day enjoying the resort and your hotel, perhaps curling up with a book from its small library. You might also join a final optional excursion to two elegant Italian resorts – Ventigmiglia and San Remo, on Italy’s famous ‘Riviera of Flowers’. This evening, a fourcourse farewell dinner by candlelight will conclude your Italian Riviera Christmas. Day Six Return to the airport for your flight home after a wonderful Christmas break.

Day Four (Christmas Day) Enjoy a Christmas Day full of celebration, beginning with a glass of sparkling spumante. A scenic coastal drive will take in some wonderful views, before you round off the

San Remo

• Birmingham from £949 • Cardiff from £949 • Gatwick from £799 • Liverpool from £839 • Luton from £809 • Newcastle from £949 • Stansted from £829

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

YOUR HOTEL:

• Rapallo & Portofino (full day) – Day Two – £79 • Monaco & Monte Carlo (full day) – Day Three – £49 • San Remo & Ventimiglia (extended half day) – Day Five – £42

SUPPLEMENTS: Single Room £170, Superior Room from £40

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Hotel Corso, Alassio Half-Board

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The family-run Hotel Corso, set close to Alassio’s delightful promenade, has been completely renovated, and offers the warmest of welcomes from an attentive, friendly team. In addition to comfortable rooms boasting satellite TV, Wi-Fi, telephone, hairdryer, safe and balcony, the hotel offers a comfortable lounge, a bright and airy restaurant and – for the energetic – free bicycles to borrow!

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Christmas Holidays

Faro Town

Seville Skyline

Albufeira Beach

Christmas on the Algarve

8 days from

£849

One of Britons’ favourite holiday havens is a wonderful choice for a colourful, relaxing festive break. AVAILABLE: 20 & 21 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Free time to enjoy Albufeira • Enjoy a Christmas Eve visit to Spain’s historic Seville • Included tour to Faro and Olhão • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at the four-star Cerro Mar Garden Hotel in Albufeira • Christmas dinner in your hotel • Return flights to Faro • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Belfast from £899 • Birmingham from £1,049 • Bristol from £899 • Gatwick from £849 • Leeds/Bradford from £1,059 • Liverpool from £909 • Luton from £849 • Manchester from £969 • Southend from £849 • Stansted from £869

Join us in the heart of Portugal’s celebrated sunshine coast, a perfect place in which to rest, relax and celebrate the season in charming surroundings. With four-star accommodation in a welcoming aparthotel just above ever-popular Albufeira, and some fascinating included tours, this is a wonderful choice for a special Christmas. Day One Fly to Faro, meet your tour manager and transfer by coach to Albufeira and the hotel. Settle in and enjoy your first evening, perhaps strolling down into town before dinner.

Giralda Tower, and perhaps visit the Plaza de Toros, Spain’s oldest bullring, and soak up the atmosphere of this special place, before returning to the hotel to begin your Christmas celebrations.

Day Two Today is free to enjoy the facilities of the hotel and its surroundings, perhaps venturing the short distance into Albufeira, which will be dressed in its festive finery.

Day Six (Christmas Day) Enjoy a restful and relaxing Christmas Day in the hotel, including a special Christmas meal.

Day Three Head east along the coast to the colourful fishing port-town of Olhão and Algarve capital Faro, with its fascinating old town of cobbled streets and hidden squares, and its colourful marina on an included excursion. Spend a couple of hours in exploration, before returning to Albufeira for the evening.

Day Seven (Boxing Day) The final optional excursion heads through the mountains of Monchique to ancient Silves, the former Moorish capital of the Algarve. Enjoy a last evening in the hotel. Day Eight Return to the airport for your flight home, at the end of a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Day Four Join today’s optional excursion to the beautiful Western Algarve, where highlights will include maritime Lagos, with its walled fortifications, historic Sagres and the wild promontory of Cape St Vincent, Europe’s most southwesterly point. Day Five (Christmas Eve) Enjoy another included excursion to historic Seville, Spain’s great ‘City of Flamenco’, and setting for Bizet’s ‘Carmen’. Don’t miss the magnificent Cathedral, with its 300ft high

Silves

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Lagos, Sagres and Cape St Vincent (full day) – Day Four – £33 • Silves and Caldas de Monchique (full day) – Day Seven – £33

YOUR HOTEL:

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £181 Please note: The day by day itinerary is based on flights departing on 20 December. It will be adjusted accordingly for those flights arriving on the 21st.

Cerro Mar Garden Hotel, Albufeira Half-Board

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High above Albufeira’s Old Town, with wonderful views, this welcoming hotel boasts a state-of-the-art spa (treatments payable locally), restaurants, bar and leisure facilities including a bowling alley, games room and tennis court. Air-conditioned apartment-style rooms offer a TV, lounge and kitchenette. Please note: Due to its location on the hill overlooking Albufeira, this hotel may not be suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

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Évora

Óbidos

Lisbon

Christmas in Lisbon & Estoril

8 days from

£869

Enjoy a week of festive rest and relaxation in one of Europe’s most elegant corners. AVAILABLE: 20 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided visit to Lisbon, Portugal’s historic capital • Free time to enjoy the city’s preChristmas atmosphere • Visit to UNESCO-listed Évora, with its Roman ruins • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Vila Galé in Estoril • Christmas dinner at the hotel • Return flights to Lisbon • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Bristol from £939 • Edinburgh from £949 • Gatwick from £899 • Liverpool from £929 • Luton from £889 • Manchester from £929 • Stansted from £869

Based in a wonderful four-star hotel overlooking Cascais Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, this week-long break is Christmas with a Portuguese theme, including a full day in Portugal’s historic capital Lisbon, a visit to UNESCO-listed Évora and the chance to join other fascinating excursions. Day One Fly to Lisbon and transfer along the coast to Estoril and the hotel, your comfortable home from home for the Christmas holiday. Day Two Explore the wonderful Portuguese capital Lisbon on our included guided excursion, including the historic Belém quarter, the broad avenues of the Baixa and the narrow streets of the Alfama district. There will be a chance to soak up the city’s pre-Christmas atmosphere. Day Three Rest and relax at the hotel, perhaps enjoying the hot tub or Turkish bath, or join today’s optional excursion, to the walled hill-top town of Óbidos, the former fishing village of Nazaré, beneath its rocky promontory, and the fabled shrine at Fátima.

Day Six (Christmas Day) Enjoy a Christmas Day to remember, as you join new found friends for a special Christmas dinner and perhaps the chance to work off some calories with a stroll along the seafront. Day Seven (Boxing Day) The last of the included visits journeys to the exquisite, UNESCO-listed city of Évora, which exudes interest and charm. Don’t miss the Roman ruins – the finest in Portugal – nor the chance to visit the fortified cathedral, before returning to Estoril for a last evening. Day Eight Bid “Adeus” to your hosts, and transfer back to the airport and the return flight.

Day Four Today is another free day to enjoy the delights of the hotel and elegant Estoril. Day Five (Christmas Eve) Today’s optional excursion takes in Estoril’s fashionable neighbour Cascais and UNESCO-listed Sintra, with its Moorish Royal Palace and Disney-esque Palácio da Pena. We also visit Cabo Da Roca, the western most point of mainland Portugal. Begin your celebrations with dinner at the hotel.

Estoril

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Óbidoz, Nazare and Fátima (full day) – Day Three – £39 • Cascais and Sintra (half day) – Day Five – £19

YOUR HOTEL:

SUPPLEMENTS: Single Room £228, Drinks with Dinner £62 per person

Hotel Vila Galé Estoril, Estoril Half-Board

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This elegant, established hotel, set across from Estoril’s famous Tamariz Beach and seafront promenade and just 200 yards from Europe’s largest casino, offers a well-equipped health club and gym, and air-conditioned rooms boasting satellite TV. An excellent restaurant serves Portuguese specialities and there is an elegant bar in which to relax.

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Seville

Cordoba

Plaza de Espana, Seville

Christmas in Andalucia

6 days from

£799 Festive warmth and welcome in the ‘real’ Spain, and visits to two of Europe’s most alluring cities.

AVAILABLE: 23 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Stay in the heart of the Andalusian hills • Christmas Eve visit to Seville, city of ‘Carmen’ • Full day in Granada, including entrance to the Alhambra • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Antequera in Antequera – with drinks* • Three-course Christmas lunch with drinks* • Return flights to Malaga • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Belfast from £859 • Birmingham from £879 • Bristol from £849 • East Midlands from £859 • Gatwick from £829 • Glasgow from £849 • Leeds/Bradford from £859 • Liverpool from £849 • Luton from £799 • Manchester from £849 • Stansted from £849

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Enjoy a memorable Christmas break in the delightful surroundings of a quintessentially Andalusian town, combining rest, relaxation and celebration in a comfortable, four-star hotel, with exploration of this land of history, legend and some truly fascinating cities. Day One Fly to Malaga, meet your tour manager and transfer into the Andalusian hills and the hotel, where dinner will be served this evening.

inspiring Alhambra, one of the world’s finest Moorish Palaces. This evening, return to Antequera after a wonderful day.

Day Two (Christmas Eve) Join your tour manager for an included visit to historic Seville, the great ‘City of Flamenco’, setting for Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ and Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’. Enjoy a short introductory tour, then discover the delightful city, with its atmospheric Old Quarters of narrow streets, opening on to tree-lined squares. Don’t miss the magnificent Cathedral, the Plaza de Toros, Spain’s oldest bullring, the Moorish Alcazar, the ancient Juderia Jewish Quarter and the sweeping, fountainfronted Plaza de Espana. Stores will be open for last-minute shopping, before you return to the hotel to begin your celebrations.

Day Five A final day perhaps to relax at the hotel, to explore Antequera – a settlement since prehistoric times – or perhaps to join the optional excursion to majestic Cordoba, the third of the great Andalusian cities, with the breathtaking treasure of the Mezquita Mosque/Cathedral its most sparkling jewel. Day Six Bid “Adios” to your hosts, and transfer back to the airport and the return flight.

Day Three (Christmas Day) Rest and relax at the hotel, perhaps making use of the indoor pool and spa (payable locally), before enjoying a threecourse Christmas lunch with drinks, as part of an enjoyable day. Day Four (Boxing Day) Board the coach this morning for the day’s unforgettable included excursion to Granada, set majestically beneath the snow-capped Sierra and crowned by the awe-

Alhambra, Granada

YOUR HOTEL:

• Cordoba (full day) – Day Five – £53

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £177 Please note: *Two glasses of local wine, beer or soft drinks per person plus water (one bottle for every four customers) at every evening meal and Christmas lunch.

Enjoy a last dinner at the hotel.

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Hotel Antequera, Antequera Half-Board

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This elegant hotel is within walking distance of the centre of Antequera, and enjoys excellent facilities and high standards of accommodation. The hotel has a gym, indoor pool and spa (payable locally), gardens and terraces, piano bar, caféteria, restaurant, hair salon and souvenir shop. Air-conditioned rooms boast satellite TV, a mini-bar, safe and hairdryer.

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Innsbruck

Munich Christmas Market

Neuschwanstein Castle © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung

Fairy-tale Christmas in Bavaria

6 days from

£929

Magical castles, snow-capped mountains and all the festive warmth of a traditional Bavarian welcome. AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Free time to explore Oberau and celebrated Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Marvel at the beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle, home of ‘Mad’ King Ludwig • Explore ‘Passion Play’ village Oberammergau • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Forsthaus in Oberau • Enjoy a special Christmas Day Lunch at your hotel • Return flights to Munich • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £959 • Bristol from £959 • Edinburgh from £959 • Gatwick from £929 • Heathrow from £959 • Luton from £929 • Manchester from £929 • Stansted from £929

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Spend an unforgettable few days in an alpine paradise, where your hosts will exude Bavarian Gemütlichkeit – warmth and good cheer – and in addition to a festive stay close to celebrated Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you’ll enjoy some wonderful sights, including famous ‘Passion Play’ village Oberammergau and ‘Mad’ Ludwig’s extraordinary Neuschwanstein castle. Day One Fly to Munich, meet your tour manager and drive south towards the mountains and your Christmas hotel close to the famous resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Settle into your surroundings and enjoy a first evening of Bavarian hospitality. Day Two Today brings opportunities to rest and relax at the delightful hotel, perhaps to take a stroll around the village or a bus into ‘Garmisch’, or to join the optional excursion to famously festive Munich, with its Gothic Town Hall, its nearby Viktualienmarkt food market, and its streets exuding Bavarian charm. Enjoy a guided tour, wander the stalls of Marienplatz’s colourful Christmas market and perhaps visit the world-renowned Hofbrauhaus for Bavarian beer and sausage! Return to the hotel for the evening. Day Three (Christmas Eve) Join today’s optional excursion, which crosses into Austria to visit Innsbruck, where a guided tour will bring to life the charming Tyrolean capital, with its elegant Maria-Thresien-Strasse main street and its historic Altstadt of shops and warming coffee houses. Return to Oberau to begin your Christmas celebrations.

Day Four (Christmas Day) Enjoy an included visit to Oberammergau, setting, every ten years, for the world-renowned ‘Passion Play’ performed by townsfolk to audiences from across the globe. Wander through the pretty town, and enjoy a ride to the heights above on the historic Laber Bergbahn cable car, before returning to the hotel for a special Christmas meal and an enjoyable Christmas evening. Day Five (Boxing Day) Perhaps saving the best till last, today’s included excursion has as its highlight the extraordinary sight of the turrets and towers of ‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s famous castle at Neuschwanstein, built high on a rocky crag. Don’t miss strolling across the Marienbrücke for the classic view of this more-Disney-than-Disney fantasy, which is just as fantastical inside as out, with Gothic bedrooms and decorations inspired by Wagnerian opera (castle entrance not included). Enjoy a last evening in the hotel. Day Six Bid farewell to your Bavarian hosts, and transfer back to the airport for your return flight.

YOUR HOTEL:

• Munich City Tour (full day) – Day Two – £49 • Innsbruck City Tour (full day) – Day Three – £49

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £125

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Hotel Forsthaus, Oberau Half-Board

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This traditionally styled, family run hotel is set in amongst the Bavarian Alps some five miles from famous Garmisch-Partenkirchen and is an ideal base for a festive stay. In addition to comfortable rooms, with TV and free Wi-Fi, the hotel offers a lounge and cosy dining room, furnished in traditional style, as well as an indoor hot tub, sauna and a small gym.

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Château de Chantilly

Paris

Château de Montvillargenne

Christmas at Château de Montvillargenne

5 days from

£989

Festive celebrations amidst the charm and elegance of France’s largest châteauhotel, with beautiful Chantilly and majestic Senlis discovered and explored. AVAILABLE: 23 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Stay in a wonderful château-hotel • Visit the glorious 19th-century Château de Chantilly and Chantilly town • Four nights’ dinner, bed and buffet breakfast at the four-star Château de Montvillargenne near Chantilly • A four-course Christmas day lunch with mineral water, 1/3 bottle of wine and coffee • An aperitif on Christmas Eve • Mineral water, 1/3 bottle of wine and coffee with all evening meals • Return Eurostar™ travel from London to Paris and onward train travel to Chantilly or return flights to Paris • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

TRAVEL BY EUROSTAR™ FROM: • St Pancras International from £989

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Spend the festive season in the glorious four-star Château de Montvillargenne, in the beautiful Chantilly forest. Rest and relax in comfortable surroundings, which include a beautiful wellness centre and spa, enjoy some special celebration meals, gentle exploration of a beautiful corner of France, and complete a memorable Christmas with an optional day in incomparable Paris. Day One Fly to Paris, or let the train take the strain and journey by super-fast Eurostar™ from St Pancras to Paris’ Gare du Nord, then on to Chantilly. Meet your tour manager and transfer the short distance to the sumptuous Château de Montvillargenne in its parkland setting. Settle into your room and enjoy your first three-course dinner.

walking tour of the delightful walled town of Senlis. With its ancient ramparts surrounding an old town of ancient streets, crowned by the Gothic spire of the magnificent cathedral, Senlis is the perfect place in which to enjoy a Christmas morning stroll, before you return to the hotel to enjoy a special four-course Christmas lunch.

Day Two (Christmas Eve) This morning, join your tour manager for a visit to the sparkling Château de Chantilly, a glorious late-19th-century building surrounded by gardens designed by Le Notre, of Versailles fame, and intimately associated with the famous racecourse on its doorstep. Those interested in the ‘sport of kings’ will be fascinated by the museum, housed in the chateau’s stables.

After a relaxed afternoon doing exactly as you please, a lighter, two-course evening meal is served this evening.

After the chance to explore the small town of Chantilly, return to the hotel to rest and relax, perhaps making use of the facilities in the wellness centre and spa, before the evening. Christmas celebrations begin with an aperitif followed by a four-course evening meal, accompanied by complimentary mineral water, wine and coffee. Day Three (Christmas Day) Enjoy a relaxed start to the special day, and join your tour manager on a

Day Five Bid farewell to your hosts, and transfer back to the airport for the return flight, or to Chantilly station for the journey back to Gare du Nord and onward return to St Pancras.

YOUR CHÂTEAU:

• Birmingham from £1,019 • Bristol from £1,019 • Cardiff from £999 • Doncaster from £1,019 • Edinburgh from £1,029 • Exeter from £999 • Gatwick from £989 • Manchester from £1,019 • Southampton from £999

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Paris (full day) – Day Four – £45

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £291

Day Four (Boxing Day) Rest and relax after the festivities, or join your tour manager on an optional excursion to Paris, the incomparable ‘City of Light’, all-the-more-special for being dressed in its festive cloak. Your tour manager will introduce the glorious sights of the French capital, before a chance to enjoy a few hours’ exploration of one of the world’s most captivating cities.

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Château de Montvillargenne, Chantilly Half-Board

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Set in a beautiful, 15-acre park and surrounded by the forest of Chantilly, the four-star Château de Montvillargenne offers a gourmet-style restaurant serving traditional French and international cuisine, a charming bar and comfortable lounges. The wellness centre features an indoor pool, sauna and steam room, and there are massage services (payable locally) to enjoy. Traditionally furnished rooms in the main château building offer a mini-bar, safe, telephone, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers, flat-screen TV and kettle. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

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Merano

Italian Dolomites

Innsbruck

Christmas in the Italian Dolomites

6 days from

£839

Enjoy a magical festive stay in the heart of the Alto-Adige, Italy’s scenic South Tyrol, an area dominated by the majestic Dolomite mountain range. AVAILABLE: 23 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy the Christmas Market in festive Merano • Marvel at the majestic Dolomite Mountain range on an included tour • Visit picture-postcard Bolzano • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Anatol in Merano • Christmas Day Lunch • Christmas Day Gala Dinner • Return flights to Italy • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £899 • Bristol from £889 • Gatwick from £839 • Luton from £869 • Stansted from £869

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Innsbruck (full day) – Day Two – £42 • Verona (full day) – Day Five – £39

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £130

Exuding alpine charm from every pore, surrounded by mountains dotted with slumbering vineyards, and with its famous festive market deservedly earning it an enviable reputation for Christmas cheer, delightful Merano is the perfect base for a memorable holiday, completed by some delightful included and optional excursions. Day One Fly to Italy, meet your tour manager and head north across the Veneto, passing historic Trento and journeying into the Alto-Adige, where the villages become increasingly Austrian, despite this being Italy. Settle into your hotel in Merano, and depending on your flight time, enjoy dinner this evening. Day Two (Christmas Eve) Rest and relax at the hotel, or perhaps to take a stroll into the centre of Merano, a celebrated spa town that was once the favoured refuge of Austrian Empress ‘Sissi’. Perhaps enjoy a morning visit to the town’s wonderful Christmas market, where the aromas of Glühwein and delicious apfel strudel, and the sound of Christmas music waft through the air. Wander from stall to stall, each laden with traditional handicrafts or regional delicacies, and perhaps taste smoked raw pork, local cheeses or a slice of Schlossbeck – traditional country-style bread - washed down with a glass of apple schnapps.

Day Three (Christmas Day) A memorable day includes a morning visit to Bolzano, known as the ‘Italian Capital of Christmas’ for its picture-postcard streets and alleyways, and famed as an important wine-producing town. There may be the chance for a morning coffee and slice of traditional apfel strudel in a café, before you return to the hotel, to enjoy a traditional Christmas Turkey lunch, then this evening, a celebration Gala with music to round off a perfect Christmas Day. Day Four (Boxing Day) Enjoy today’s second included excursion, spent amongst the majestic Dolomites, cloaked in their winter raiment. As well as the chance to enjoy some of Europe’s most dramatic scenery, there’ll be a chance to soak up the warmth of some of the Alto-Adige towns and villages.

An optional excursion today heads north across the Brenner Pass to Tyrolean capital Innsbruck, where highlights will include elegant Marie-TheresienStrasse and the city’s historic Altstadt.

Day Five A final optional excursion is to Romeo and Juliet’s fabled Verona, on the banks of the River Adige, where the maze of medieval streets and the marbled Piazza Bra, in the shadow of the vast Roman amphitheatre, can be discovered and explored, before you return to the hotel for a last evening.

Return to the hotel to begin your Christmas celebrations.

Day Six Bid farewell to your hosts, and transfer back to airport for the return flight

YOUR HOTEL: Hotel Anatol, Merano Half-Board

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In a delightful setting surrounded by mountains, the four-star Hotel Anatol on the outskirts of Merano, is an excellent base for your stay. The hotel boasts a restaurant and bar, and all bedrooms, which are decorated in alpine style, have TV, safe, hairdryer and balcony. There is complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

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Christkindelsmarkt, Baden-Baden

Petite France quarter, Strasbourg

Lake Titisee

Christmas in the Black Forest

6 days from

£919

Festive fun in the land of cuckoo clocks and picture-postcard-perfect towns and villages. AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Stay in the heart of the beautiful Black Forest • A Christmas Day visit to historic Freiburg, the region’s beautiful capital • Scenic Lake Titisee • See a ‘Black Forest’ cake-baking demonstration • Visit Triberg, the world’s cuckoo clock capital • Entrance to the ‘Triberg Christmas Magic’ illuminations show • Delightful optional excursions to Baden-Baden and Strasbourg • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Verena’s Parkhotel in Löffingen • Return flights to Basel • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

The scenic setting for the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, and a rolling wooded landscape dotted with ancient villages of half-timbered houses, the Black Forest provides the perfect backdrop for a Christmas break. Also included are visits to historic Freiburg and Triberg’s enchanting Christmas Magic outdoor show. Day One Fly to Basel, and upon arrival make the scenic transfer to the hotel. Settle into your Black Forest surroundings, and enjoy a first dinner. Day Two Today is free to rest and relax at the hotel, perhaps making use of the wellness centre’s amenities. Alternatively, join the optional excursion to the beautiful spa of Baden-Baden, one of Germany’s most elegant cities, with its thermal baths, stylish shopping malls and at Christmastime, its beautiful Christkindelsmarkt, where the scents of cinnamon, roasted chestnuts and Glühwein waft through the winter air. Return to the hotel at the end of a wonderful day. Day Three (Christmas Eve) Join today’s optional excursion to the Alsace capital Strasbourg, where ‘Europe’s oldest Christmas market’ is held in the shadow of the city’s magnificent cathedral overlooking the ancient Petite France quarter of canals, covered bridges, cobbled streets and halftimbered buildings. Return to the hotel to begin your Christmas celebrations with dinner this evening. Day Four (Christmas Day) A memorable day begins with a morning visit to Freiburg, the region’s capital, with its historic squares and great

sandstone cathedral, the Münster. Stroll through the city’s old town, with its medieval buildings and babbling Bächle – tiny rivulets that run alongside the cobbled streets – before returning to the hotel via the pretty lakeside resort of Titisee. A special Christmas Day meal awaits you, accompanied by traditional entertainment – a delightful way to spend the day. Day Five (Boxing Day) After the chance to rest and relax after the festivities, board the coach for a scenic drive through the idyllic Black Forest countryside to pretty Breitnau, where there will be the chance to taste traditional ‘Black Forest cake’. Head on to the famous spa town of Triberg, famed for its wood-carving and its cuckoo-clocks, and set at the foot of Germany’s longest waterfalls. Highlights of the visit will be entrance to the Cuckoo Clock Museum and to Triberg Christmas Magic, a seasonal outdoor show performed by over 140 local artists, against the backdrop of the waterfall, which is illuminated for the occasion with over a million lights. Return to the hotel for a last evening. Day Six Bid farewell to your Black Forest hosts and transfer back to airport for the return flight.

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Bristol from £969 • Edinburgh from £969 • Gatwick from £919 • Heathrow from £979 • Luton from £919 • Manchester from £969 • Stansted from £919

YOUR HOTEL:

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Baden-Baden (full day) – Day Two – £46 • Strasbourg (full day) – Day Three – £46

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £125

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

Verena’s Parkhotel, Löffingen Half-Board

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This family run three-star superior hotel at the entrance to the ‘Black Forest’ Park, offers a warm welcome, modern spa facilities, an indoor pool, fitness room and beauty salon. Quiet rooms, some with a balcony or terrace, feature bright décor, satellite TV and a modern bathroom. The restaurant serves breakfast buffets, traditional Black Forest cuisine and international dishes.

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Nîmes

Place d’Horloge, Avignon

Pont d’Avignon

Christmas in Provence

6 days from

£949 Historic cities, Roman relics and the festive traditions of France’s south, with travel by Eurostar™ or air.

AVAILABLE: 23 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Stay in the heart of historic Avignon • Visit the astonishing Pont du Gard • Discover the ‘City of the Popes’ and the famous ‘Pont d’Avignon’ • Enjoy Christmas lunch with wine • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Novotel Avignon Centre in Avignon • Return Eurostar™ rail travel from London St Pancras to Paris and onward train travel to Avignon or return flights to Nice • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

TRAVEL BY EUROSTAR™ FROM: • St Pancras International from £949

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £1,149 • Bristol from £1,149 • Cardiff from £1,149 • Edinburgh from £1,179 • Gatwick from £999 • Leeds/ Bradford from £1,129 • Liverpool from £1,029 • Manchester from £1,129 • Newcastle from £1,129 • Norwich from £1,119 • Stansted from £1,019

Spend a memorable festive holiday in glorious Avignon, the historic ‘City of the Popes’, enjoying all the amenities of an ultra-modern four-star hotel, the chance to discover and explore the medieval jewel, and a visit to the astonishing Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct. Delightful optional excursions complete a marvellous Christmas break. Day One Fly to Nice, or let the train take the strain and board the superfast Eurostar™ for the journey to Paris then onward through France. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel in Avignon, settle into your surroundings and enjoy a first dinner. Day Two (Christmas Eve) Join this morning’s visit to the spectacular and impressive Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard. Granted UNESCO world heritage status in 1985, the stone aqueduct straddles the river Gard, has three levels and is regarded as a masterpiece of Roman engineering. Return to Avignon, where in addition to the monumental ‘Palace of the Popes’ with its battlements and crenellations, sights include the celebrated ‘half’ bridge of the Pont d’Avignon, the ancient Rhône crossing point of the famous French folk song. Day Three (Christmas Day) Take a morning stroll through the city’s wonderful historic centre with your tour manager, before returning to the hotel, where Christmas lunch with wine will be served. After a relaxing afternoon, a light dinner brings a special day to a close.

Day Four (Boxing Day) Rest and relax after the festivities, or join today’s optional excursion to the great city of Arles, once the capital of Roman Gaul, and whose superbly preserved remains – baths, a chariot racetrack and the famed Les Arènes arena – bear witness to its former importance. The great cathedral of St Trophime and several fascinating museums add to the attraction of a place that drew and inspired the likes of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Day Five A last optional excursion takes in two of the great cities of southwest France, Roman Nîmes and stylish university seat Montpellier. Nîmes, famed for its two-tiered Roman amphitheatre as well as its spectacular preserved temples, including the stunning Maison Carrée, also boasts an elegant old town of tree-lined boulevards and a beautiful central park. Montpellier, for centuries a place of trade as well as learning, boasts a wonderful pedestrianised heart, centred on a vast open space known as ‘l’Oeuf’. Return to the hotel to enjoy a final dinner. Day Six Bid farewell to your Provençal hosts and transfer back to the airport for the return flight or station to begin your return journey by train via Paris.

YOUR HOTEL:

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Arles (half day) – Day Four – £25 • Nîmes & Montpellier (full day) – Day Five – £35

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £265

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Novotel Avignon Centre, Avignon Half-Board

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Near the heart of the city, the Novotel is perfectly located to enjoy the sights and festivities. Comfortable rooms boast Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities and satellite TV. In addition to a modern restaurant and bar, there is a well-equipped fitness and beauty centre (some facilities and all treatments payable locally).

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Ljubljana

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Lake Bled

Christmas on Lake Bled

6 days from

£729

A picture-postcard-perfect setting and the festive delights of one of Europe’s most idyllic locations. AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Soak up the festive atmosphere and activities at Lake Bled • Visit Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market • View the ‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’ light show • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Kompas in Bled • A special Christmas day lunch • Traditional cake and tea on Christmas Eve after Midnight Mass • Return flights to Ljubljana or Venice • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Bristol from £759 • Gatwick from £729 • Heathrow from £759 • Luton from £749 • Stansted from £749

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle (full day) – Day Five – £63

Spend a memorable Christmas in the delightful surroundings of Slovenia’s lakes and mountains’ paradise where, in addition to the warmest of welcomes at a comfortable hotel, you’ll enjoy a unique festive light show on the beautiful lake and the chance to soak up the atmosphere of Ljubljana, Slovenia’s exquisite riverside capital. Day One Fly to Venice or Ljubljana and board the coach for the transfer to Lake Bled and the hotel. Settle into your surroundings and enjoy a welcome drink before dinner is served. Day Two Today’s included excursion is to the Slovene capital Ljubljana, a Baroque gem straddling the River Ljubljanica, with its walkways, elegant bridges and enchanting Old Town dressed for the festive season. Enjoy a guided introduction from your tour manager, then soak up the atmosphere of this delightful, laid back city, with its wonderful Christmas market selling craft-ware and local produce, and countless bars and cafés perfect for watching the colourful world go by. Return to Bled and the hotel in time for dinner. Day Three (Christmas Eve) Get to know the lakeside resort town, ringed by forested hills and looking out across the lake to an offshore island crowned by its Gothic church. Wander the stalls of the Christmas market, or perhaps join the optional walk up to famous Bled Castle, to enjoy a medieval show performed by the ‘Lord’ and his knights. This evening, Christmas celebrations begin. Following dinner there’s the chance to attend Midnight Mass, after which tea and cake is served at the hotel.

Day Four (Christmas Day) A wonderful day includes the chance to view the ‘Legend of the Sunken Bell’, a unique, not-to-be-missed theatrical performance set on – and under – the lake’s waters, enacted by divers, and telling the tale of the island church’s fabled ‘wishing bell’. There will also be the chance to view the Christmas crib and perhaps choose to take a horse and carriage ride along the lakeshore or a ‘gondola’ (pletna) to Bled Island to ‘ring the bell’. A special Christmas Lunch will be served at the hotel. Day Five (Boxing Day) Rest and relax after the festivities, enjoying the hotel and the resort, or perhaps join today’s final optional excursion to one of the world’s most famous caves, the giant chasm at Postojna, where a remarkable ‘Living Nativity’ is staged in the wonderfully illuminated nether world of stalactites and stalagmites. You’ll also visit historic Predjama Castle, magically built into a sheer cliff face, before returning to enjoy a last evening in Bled. Day Six Bid farewell to magical Lake Bled, and transfer back to airport for the return flight.

YOUR HOTEL:

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £217

Hotel Kompas, Lake Bled Half-Board

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In an elevated position in the centre of Bled, with wonderful views over the lake and to the Alps beyond, this modern hotel offers smart, well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms with a hairdryer, telephone, flat-screen TV, mini-bar and free Wi-Fi. An indoor pool and well-equipped fitness centre, as well as the warmest of festive welcomes, will add to the pleasure of your stay.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

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Triton Fountain

Illuminated Merchants Street, Valletta

Valletta, Malta

Christmas in Malta

8 days from

£739

Spend a memorable festive season on the famously friendly Mediterranean isle with a very special welcome for British visitors. AVAILABLE: 21 & 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Soak up the colour and atmosphere of historic capital Valletta • Visit the ancient ‘Three Cities’ • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star superior Hotel Santana in Qawra (fourstar hotel available at a supplement) • Traditional Christmas dinner and festive entertainment in your hotel • Return flights to Malta • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £779 • Bournemouth from £829 • Edinburgh from £789 • East Midlands from £779 • Gatwick from £739 • Liverpool from £789 • Luton from £739 • Manchester from £789 • Southend from £739 • Stansted from £769

Head south to the Mediterranean for a winter-warming festive break on the historic island of Malta. Blessed year round with an agreeable climate and exuding fascination and interest everywhere, Malta puts on a wonderful festive cloak at Christmas, combining the very best of traditional celebrations and some glittering illuminations. It’s a perfect festive choice! Day One Fly to Malta, meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel in Qawra. Day Two Rest and relax in the hotel. Day Three The first included excursion explores island capital Valletta, and includes a visit to the award-winning Malta Experience, as well as major sights such as the Auberge de Castille and the Upper Barracca Gardens. Day Four (Christmas Eve) Today brings another included excursion, journeying ‘back in time’, across Valletta’s Grand Harbour, where three medieval ‘cities’ reflect the island’s rich history. This evening, begin your celebrations with dinner and live entertainment at the hotel. Day Five (Christmas Day) Enjoy a perfect day of rest, relaxation and celebration in the hotel and its surroundings, including traditional Christmas Dinner and live entertainment.

Day Six (Boxing Day) Enjoy a restful day, or perhaps join the optional excursion to delightful Gozo. Spend a last evening in the hotel, reliving the highlights of a special Christmas Day Seven Join this afternoon’s optional excursion to Sliema, and board a cruiser for a fascinating tour of Valletta’s truly spectacular Grand Harbour, the scale of which is best appreciated from the water. Day Eight Return to the airport for the flight home.

STAY FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Extend this Christmas holiday to include New Year and truly make the most of your festive break. See page 61 for details of the combined Christmas & New Year Malta break.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Gozo (full day) – Day Six – £54 • Grand Harbour Cruise (half day) – Day Seven – £41

SUPPLEMENTS: Hotel Santana: Single Room from £98, Superior Room £29; Dolmen Resort Hotel: Single Room from £133, Sea View Room £48 Please note: Flights on 22 December from Birmingham, Manchester, East Midlands and Liverpool depart one day later than the other flights.Therefore for these arrivals Day Three in the published itinerary is Day Two and Day Eight will be a final day of leisure.

See page 61 for departure dates & prices.

Hotel Santana, Qawra Half-Board

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Price from £739

Close to the Qawra seafront, the Santana is a more-than-comfortable base from which to enjoy the included tours and the surrounding area. An indoor pool, hydro massage facility, fitness room and spa (treatments payable locally), two restaurants and a café add to the pleasure, while rooms have a balcony and a TV.

Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra Half-Board

HHHH✓

Price from £862

Ideally located and boasting a wealth of facilities including a spa area (treatments payable locally), an outdoor and indoor pool, two restaurants, a bar, lift and coffee shop, this hotel also has its own casino. The airconditioned twin rooms have satellite TV, telephone, safe deposit box, mini-bar and balcony. Local beer, wine and soft drinks are complimentary with dinner.

Call us on: 0330

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Paphos

Christmas in Cyprus

8 days from

£749

Spend the festive season enjoying the friendly welcome and some of the unique traditions of Aphrodite’s sun-kissed isle. AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided tour of ancient Paphos – a picture at Christmastime • Christmas Eve visit to the – sometimes – snow-capped Troödos Mountains • Free time to enjoy Paphos’ preChristmas atmosphere • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Veronica in Paphos (four-star hotel available for a supplement) • Gala Dinner on Christmas Eve • Festive Christmas Dinner with music and entertainment • Return flights to Cyprus • Return airport-to-hotel transfers • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

This wonderful week-long holiday, based in a choice of two hotels close to the historic resort town of Paphos, is a perfect opportunity to celebrate Christmas in a delightful corner of the Mediterranean, with every chance of winter warmth and sunshine. Day One Fly to Cyprus, meet your tour manager and transfer to your Christmas home-from-home. Day Two Spend your first full day relaxing in Paphos either at the hotel or exploring the town itself. Day Three (Christmas Eve) An included guided tour will bring to life delightful Paphos, including the ‘Tombs of the Kings’, the Roman villas with their famous mosaics, and the Byzantine church. Return to the hotel to begin your Christmas celebrations with tonight’s gala dinner. Day Four (Christmas Day) Enjoy a Christmas Day to remember, and this evening enjoy a special festive dinner with music and entertainment. Day Five (Boxing Day) Rest and relax at the hotel. Day Six Today’s included excursion heads into the spectacular Troödos Mountains, which rise above the plains and the coast.

Day Eight Bid farewell to your hosts, and transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

STAY FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Extend this Christmas holiday to include New Year and truly make the most of your festive break. See page 62 for details of the combined Christmas & New Year Cyprus break.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Bristol from £799 • Edinburgh from £769 • Gatwick from £749 • Luton from £759 • Manchester from £769 • Stansted from £759

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Nicosia (full day) – Day Seven – £61

SUPPLEMENTS: Hotel Veronica: Single

Room £119; St George Hotel: Single Room £114, Side Sea View Room £19, Sea View Room £38

Day Seven Join today’s optional excursion into historic Nicosia, island capital for more than 12 centuries. You will also travel to the port town of Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

Hotel Veronica, Paphos Half-Board

HHH✓

Price from £749

This small, friendly and traditional hotel is set in gardens close to the resort’s amenities. A frequent bus service runs from close to the hotel. Facilities include a pool (weather permitting), bar and lounge, dining room, and reception area with Wi-Fi. Simply furnished, comfortable rooms offer a TV, air-conditioning, hairdryer and balcony.

St George Hotel, Paphos Half-Board

HHHH✓

Price from £863

This beach-side hotel is some five miles from Paphos’ harbour. Extensive facilities include an indoor pool, a la carte restaurant (supplement payable, half-board allowance credited), bar, lounge and lift. Air-conditioned rooms offer all amenities and a balcony. Rooms with a sea view and a side sea view are available for a supplement.

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Salamis Roman ruins

Kyrenia Harbour

Christmas in Northern Cyprus

8 days from

£899

Head to beautiful Kyrenia and its surroundings to enjoy a warm festive welcome and to celebrate the season in traditional style. AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A half day tour of Kyrenia • Visit Bellapais and St Hilarion • Explore ruined Famagusta and ancient Salamis • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Altinkaya Hotel in Kyrenia (four-star hotel available at a supplement) • Christmas Eve Dinner and festive Christmas Day lunch • Return flights to Larnaca or Paphos • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Bristol from £999 • Edinburgh from £969 • Gatwick from £899 • Heathrow from £939 • Liverpool from £939 • Manchester from £969 • Stansted from £899

Based close to Kyrenia’s famous harbour where Christmas cheer is guaranteed, this wonderful weeklong holiday, in addition to sparkling celebrations, features a wonderful mix of included highlights and optional tours. Day One Fly to Cyprus and transfer to your hotel. Day Two This morning’s tour will introduce exquisite Kyrenia, its horseshoe-shaped harbour and imposing medieval castle – a picture-book scene. Day Three (Christmas Eve) Join this morning’s optional excursion to historic Nicosia, island capital for more than 12 centuries. This evening, begin your celebrations with a lively Christmas Eve Party, including a buffet Turkey dinner and entertainment. Day Four (Christmas Day) This morning visit the nearby mountain-top castle of St Hilarion and beautiful village of Bellapais, before returning to the hotel to enjoy a special festive lunch. Day Five (Boxing Day) Join an optional excursion to the town of Güzelyurt with its archaeology museum and church of Agios Mamas.

Day Six Visit Famagusta, today a living museum, with its ruined churches, and the extraordinary Roman ruins of the ancient coastal city of Salamis, with its colonnades, a magnificent theatre and a bathhouse. Day Seven A final optional excursion is to the unspoiled Karpaz peninsula, a rugged spit fringed by some of the island’s bluest waters, dotted with old villages. Day Eight Bid farewell to your Cypriot hosts, and transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Nicosia (half day) – Day Three – £23 • Güzelyurt & Soli Ancient City (full day) – Day Five – £35 • Karpaz Peninsula (full day) – Day Seven – £35

SUPPLEMENTS: Altinkaya Hotel: Single Room £84, Main Building Room £21; Pia Bella Hotel: Single Room £116, Superior Room £32

See page 62 for departure dates & prices.

Altinkaya Hotel, Kyrenia Half-Board

HHH✓

Price from £899

With a terrace restaurant and comfortable lounge, this family owned hotel offers the warmest of welcomes and air-conditioned rooms – some in the main building (available for a supplement) and others amidst the grounds – with balcony/terrace, safe, telephone, TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities. There is free Wi-Fi in the hotel reception.

Pia Bella Hotel, Kyrenia Half-Board

HHHH✓

Price from £947

This family run, welcoming hotel, just 1.5km from the historic harbour and set amongst tranquil gardens, boasts outdoor terraces, a bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi in public areas, and rooms that offer air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, satellite TV, a telephone, hairdryer, mini-bar and safe (at a small charge).

Call us on: 0330

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Venice

Riva del Garda

Christmas on Lake Garda

6 days from

£749

Enjoy four-star rest and relaxation on the colourful shores of Italy’s most famous body of water – a perfect festive choice. AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A scenic Lake Garda boat trip • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Europa in Riva del Garda (an alternative four-star hotel available at a supplement) • A four-course Christmas Eve Dinner • A Christmas Day turkey lunch • A glass of sparkling wine • Return flights to Italy • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £829 • Bristol from £809 • Edinburgh from £779 • Gatwick from £749 • Glasgow from £779 • Luton from £749 • Manchester from £779 • Stansted from £749

lunch. In the evening, take a seat for a four-course celebration dinner.

Day Two Spend today relaxing, or join our optional excursion to historic Trento, home to a variety of atmospheric Christmas markets.

Day Five (Boxing Day) Boxing Day’s unmissable optional excursion is to Venice – quite simply one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and perhaps even more so in the winter months. Discover spectacular St Mark’s Square and Cathedral, the bell tower, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge, and the Bridge of Sighs.

Day Three (Christmas Eve) Today is Christmas Eve, and on our full-day optional excursion we explore Verona, the historic backdrop for the tragic tale of “Juliet and her Romeo”. Explore, then head into the welcoming warmth of a café on Piazza Bra to watch the world go by. Return to your hotel via the shoreline of Lake Garda, stopping to admire beautiful vistas of the lake from some of the most popular resorts. In the evening, enjoy a special fourcourse dinner. Day Four (Christmas Day) As ever, Christmas Day will be packed with relaxation and celebration. In the morning discover the sights of Lake Garda on our included scenic boat trip, followed by a turkey

STAY FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Extend this Christmas holiday to include New Year and truly make the most of your festive break. See page 63 for details of the combined Christmas & New Year Lake Garda break.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Trento Christmas Markets (full day) – Day Two – £30 • Verona & Lake Garda (full day) – Day Three – £35 • Venice (full day) – Day Five – £72

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £87

Day Six Transfer back to the airport to check in for your flight home.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

Hotel Europa, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda HHHH✓ Price from £749 Half-Board Hotel Europa is centrally located in Riva del Garda and boasts a fantastic roof terrace and restaurant with views across the lake. There is also a bar and Wi-Fi available. Rooms have satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and a telephone.

Hotel Savoy Palace, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda HHHH✓ Half-Board Price from £818 This extremely popular hotel enjoys a tranquil location, yet is close to the resort’s entertainment and amenities. You can expect a warm welcome from the hotel’s owners, the Tonelli family, who enjoy a superb reputation for excellent service and wonderful cuisine. Bedrooms have satellite TV, a mini-bar and safe.

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Como Town Light Festival © Como Città dei Balocchi

Lake Como

Bellagio

All-Inclusive Christmas on Lake Como

6 days from

£899

Festive warmth and the elegant charms of Italy’s most picture-postcard-perfect lake, dressed in its wintertime cloak. AVAILABLE: 22 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Spend time on the shores of Italy’s most romantic lake • Discover idyllic Bellagio, ‘Italy’s most beautiful town’ • Como Town Christmas Market and Magic Light Festival • A Lake Como cruise on Christmas Day • Five nights all-inclusive (breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks) accommodation at the three-star Hotel Britannia Excelsior in Cadenabbia-Griante on Lake Como • A six-course Christmas Day turkey lunch • Return flights to Milan • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £989 • Edinburgh from £939 • Gatwick from £899 • Glasgow from £939 • Luton from £899 • Manchester from £939 • Stansted from £899

Celebrate the season in the comfortable surroundings of a welcoming hotel set on the shore of delightful Lake Como, across the water from beautiful Bellagio. Enjoy all-inclusive accommodation with music each evening and a splendid six-course Christmas Day feast, and discover one of Europe’s most scenic corners on some wonderful included and optional excursions. Day One Fly to Milan, meet your tour manager and transfer by coach to the three-star Hotel Britannia. Settle into your beautiful lakeside surroundings.

shore, and culminates in the hotel’s festive dining room, where you join fellow guests for a six-course Christmas lunch.

Day Two An unforgettable day begins with a boat trip across the water to Como’s most sparkling jewel, Bellagio. Step ashore to discover this exquisite place, and after a short walking tour and time to explore, return across the water for lunch in the hotel. Later, board a coach for the journey to Como Town, where the lakeside Piazza Cavour and nearby Via Plinio, beneath the majestic cathedral, are home to a colourful Christmas Market. After dark, a dazzling Magic Light Festival illuminates the historic buildings. Soak up the atmosphere before returning to the hotel in time for dinner.

Day Five (Boxing Day) Join this morning’s optional full-day excursion to Milan, one of Europe’s most exciting cities, home to the Sforzesco Castle, the famous shopping Galleria, La Scala – one of the world’s greatest opera houses – and the great cathedral, Il Duomo, which is the world’s largest Gothic church. Enjoy a tour in the company of a local guide, before returning to Cadenabbia in time for dinner and a last evening’s rest and relaxation at the hotel.

Day Three (Christmas Eve) Relax in the hotel and the nearby small resort of Cadenabbia-Griante, or join the half-day optional excursion to Switzerland’s stylish Lugano, set on the shore of the smaller lake of the same name. After a chance to explore, return to the hotel to begin your celebrations. Day Four (Christmas Day) A memorable Christmas Day includes a relaxing cruise on the lake, taking in the sight of the historic villas that dot the wooded

Day Six Bid “Arrivederci” to your hosts, and transfer back to airport for the return flight.

STAY FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Extend this Christmas holiday to include New Year and truly make the most of your festive break. See page 64 for details of the combined Christmas & New Year Lake Como break.

YOUR HOTEL:

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Lugano (half day) – Day Three – £32 • Milan (full day) – Day Five – £51

SUPPLEMENTS: Single Room from

£118, Lake View Room £71 per person

See page 64 for departure dates & prices.

Hotel Britannia Excelsior, Cadenabbia-Griante, Lake Como All-Inclusive

HHH✓

A former 19th-century inn, this will be an ideal base for a festive stay. The all-inclusive meals and drinks package (local spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee from 8.30am – midnight), the bars, lounges and dining room, and comfortable, traditionally furnished rooms with a TV, telephone and hairdryer all add to the comfort of your stay. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

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Toboggan Ride

Camara de Lobos

Christmas in Madeira

8 days from

£1,049 Discover and explore the verdant Garden Isle combining winter warmth and traditional festive traditions.

AVAILABLE: 21 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Discover island capital Funchal – a winter-warming delight • Visit the city’s Botanical Gardens • Explore picture-book Western Madeira on an included tour • Seven nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation, with included Christmas lunch, at the Hotel Orquidea in Funchal (upgrade hotels and board bases available for a supplement) • Enjoy a festive lunch on Christmas Day • Return flights to Funchal • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Off the coast of Africa, in the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, lies one of the world’s most beautiful islands, a perfect choice for a relaxing, enthralling, winter-warming Christmas holiday. Day One Fly south to Madeira. Day Two Discover the island capital Funchal on this morning’s fascinating included guided tour. Day Three Enjoy Funchal’s traditional Christmas ‘Market Day’ at your leisure. As daylight fades, the air is filled with the sounds of carol-singers, as well as the scents of sweetmeats and roasted nuts. Day Four (Christmas Eve) Explore the western reaches of the island, Winston Churchill’s favourite Camara de Lobos, clifftop Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz, and the Encumeda Pass. Day Five (Christmas Day) An optional morning excursion takes in the Pico dos Barcelos overlooking Funchal, and Eira do Serrado, which commands a spectacular view of Curral das Freiras, or Nun’s Valley, before heading to Monte to visit the beautiful church. Take the wickerwork ‘toboggan’ ride down to Livramento before your included Christmas lunch.

Day Eight Return to the airport and the flight home.

Hotel Orquidea, Funchal Bed & Breakfast or Half-Board

HHH✓

Price from £1,049

Quietly set a few minutes’ from the city centre, and offering air-conditioned rooms with a hairdryer and cable TV. This hotel boasts the popular Bar Zero and there is a restaurant, sundeck and free Wi-Fi area. Christmas Day turkey lunch will be taken at Hotel Raga, with drinks included.

• Birmingham from £1,079 • Gatwick from £1,049 • Manchester from £1,059 • Stansted from £1,199

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Nun’s Valley & Toboggan Ride (half day) – Day Five – £45 • Levada walk (half day) – Day Six – £30 • Eastern Madeira & Santana (full day) – Day Seven – £56

Hotel Raga, Funchal Lido All-inclusive ‘Lite’

HHHH✓

Price from £1,159

Overlooking the city’s famous port and the Atlantic Ocean, Hotel Raga has an outdoor pool, two restaurants and three bars. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Spacious air-conditioned rooms have a balcony. All-Inclusive ‘Lite’ means breakfast, lunch and dinner with soft or alcoholic drinks with lunch and dinner.

SUPPLEMENTS: Hotel Orquidea: Single

Day Seven Today’s final optional excursion offers the opportunity to explore the eastern end of the island, where Ribeiro Frio boasts a stunning nature reserve, and where the ancient mountain settlement of Santana still retains many examples of the traditional ‘A-frame’ thatched cottages.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

FLY DIRECT FROM:

Room £177, Half-Board per person £154; Hotel Raga: Single Room £177; Hotel Vidamar: Single Room £299

Day Six (Boxing Day) Join us for an optional ‘Easy’rated 7km walk on the pathways alongside part of the island’s network of irrigation channels, or levadas.

In addition to this selection we also offer the four-star Hotel Vidamar Resort, Funchal Lido from £1,482. Please see our website for full details and pricing.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

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Auberge de Castille

Valletta

New Year in Malta

6 days from

£699

Ring in 2019 in the surroundings of the fascinating, historic island at the heart of the blue Mediterranean. AVAILABLE: 28 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • Ring in 2019 in the Mediterranean’s friendly, welcoming island • Soak up the colour and atmosphere of historic capital Valletta • Visit historic Mdina – the ‘Silent City’ • Discover Rabat and its catacombs and Mosta’s ‘miracle church’ • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star superior Hotel Santana in Qawra (fourstar hotel available for a supplement) • New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with live music and entertainment in your chosen hotel • Return flights to Malta • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Celebrate in style, as you fly south to historic Malta to enjoy the charms of a place famed for its warm welcome for British visitors, one which is full of fascination and interest and which puts on an especially glittering cloak at this special time of year. Day One Fly to Malta, meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel in Qawra. Perhaps enjoy a stroll before dinner at the hotel. Day Two The first of the included excursions explores capital Valletta and includes a visit to the award-winning Malta Experience, as well as major sights like Auberge de Castille, former home to the Knights of St John and the Upper Barracca Gardens. Day Three Join today’s optional excursion to Malta’s smaller, greener, sister isle Gozo. In sharp contrast to its bustling neighbour, Gozo, which is dotted with prehistoric Neolithic temples and churches, including Ta’ Pinu’s great shrine, presents a sleepy, timeless face to the modern world, with highlights including Calypso’s Cave, Dwerja’s ‘Inland Sea’, the coastal resort of Xlendi and the capital, Victoria. Day Four (New Year’s Eve) A hugely enjoyable day begins with a journey inland to Mosta’s famous church, the vast unsupported dome of which

survived a direct hit during WW2. The tour also includes Rabat and Mdina, the ancient, fortified former capital, with its beautiful ‘Silent City’ of narrow streets lined by stone-built houses. This evening, celebrate in style with dinner and live entertainment at the hotel. Day Five (New Year’s Day) Enjoy a day of rest, relaxation and celebration in the hotel. Day Six Return to the airport for the flight home, at the end of a wonderful celebration break.

STAY FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Combine this New Year holiday with our Christmastime departure and make the most of the festive season! See page 61 for details of the combined Christmas & New Year Malta break.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Edinburgh from £749 • Gatwick from £699 • Luton from £709 • Manchester from £749 • Stansted from £719

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Gozo Island (full day) – Day Three – £54

SUPPLEMENTS: Hotel Santana: Single Room from £82, Superior Room £20; Dolmen Resort Hotel: Single Room from £95, Sea View Room £34

See page 61 for departure dates & prices.

Hotel Santana, Qawra Half-Board

HHH✓

Price from £699

Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra Half-Board

HHHH✓

Price from £883

Ideally located and boasting a wealth of facilities including a spa area (treatments payable locally), an outdoor and indoor pool, two restaurants, a bar, lift and coffee shop. This hotel also has its own casino. The airconditioned twin rooms have satellite TV, telephone, safe deposit box, mini-bar and balcony. Local beer, wine and soft drinks are complimentary with dinner.

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Village in the Troödos Mountains

Paphos

New Year in Cyprus

6 days from

£709

Celebrate the arrival of 2019 on Aphrodite’s sun-kissed isle, where you can expect the warmest of welcomes and a memorable stay. AVAILABLE: 29 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A guided tour of ancient Paphos – a picture at Christmastime • New Year’s Eve visit to the – sometimes – snow-capped Troödos Mountains • Free time to enjoy Paphos’ festive atmosphere • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Veronica in Paphos (four-star hotel available at a supplement) • Gala Dinner on New Year’s Eve • Return flights to Cyprus • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Based in a choice of hotels in – or close to – the historic resort town of Paphos, this is the chance to enjoy a little winter sunshine, some fascinating included and optional tours, and a memorable New Year’s Eve with new found friends in your chosen hotel. Day One Fly to Cyprus, meet your tour manager and transfer to your chosen hotel. Day Two An included guided tour will bring to life delightful Paphos, including the ‘Tombs of the Kings’, the Roman villas with their famous mosaics, and the Byzantine church. With its decorated trees and festive lights, Paphos looks a picture throughout the Christmas season. Day Three (New Year’s Eve) Today’s included excursion heads into the spectacular Troödos Mountains, which rise above the plains and the coast. Platres is a popular winter ski station, offering the chance of refreshment, stunning views… and snow! Return to the hotel to begin your New Year celebrations with tonight’s Gala Dinner. Day Four (New Year’s Day) Rest and relax in the hotel today, perhaps taking a stroll through town or along the seashore.

Day Six Bid farewell to your hosts, and transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

STAY FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Combine this New Year holiday with our Christmastime departure and make the most of the festive season! See page 62 for details of the combined Christmas & New Year Cyprus break.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Bristol from £759 • Gatwick from £709 • Luton from £709 • Manchester from £729 • Stansted from £709

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Authentic Cyprus (full day) – Day Five – £61

SUPPLEMENTS: Hotel Veronica: Single

Room from £85; St George Hotel: Single Room from £82, Side Sea View Room £13, Sea View Room £27

Day Five An optional excursion offers the opportunity to discover a ‘taste of authentic Cyprus’, on a day that includes visits to an ancient village where the fruit of the carob tree is fashioned into sweetmeats, to a family owned Halloumi cheese-making factory, before lunch in a traditional tavern. The gastronomic journey ends with an afternoon visit to another village producing Cypriot delicacies.

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Hotel Veronica, Paphos Half-Board

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Price from £709

St George Hotel, Paphos Half-Board

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Price from £788

This excellent beachside hotel is some five miles from Paphos’ harbour. Extensive facilities include outdoor (weather permitting) and indoor pools, wellness centre, a la carte restaurant (supplement payable, half-board allowance credited), bar, lounge and lifts. Air-conditioned rooms offer a satellite TV, fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities and a balcony.

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Bellapais

Kyrenia Harbour

New Year in Northern Cyprus

8 days from

£889

See in 2019 in beautiful Kyrenia and its surroundings, celebrating at a welcoming hotel. AVAILABLE: 29 December 2018

Based close to Kyrenia’s famous harbour, and where seasonal cheer is guaranteed, this wonderful week-long holiday, in addition to sparkling celebrations, features a wonderful mix of included highlights and optional tours.

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS:

Day One Fly to Cyprus and transfer to your hotel.

• A half day tour of Kyrenia • Visit Bellapais and St Hilarion • Explore ruined Famagusta and ancient Salamis • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Altinkaya Hotel in Kyrenia (four-star hotel available at a supplement) • Enjoy a New Year’s Eve celebration dinner at the hotel • Return flights to Larnaca or Paphos • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day Two This morning’s tour will introduce exquisite Kyrenia, its horseshoe-shaped harbour and imposing medieval castle – a picture-book scene.

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Day Three (New Year’s Eve) Begin a special day by joining this morning’s optional excursion to historic Nicosia, island capital for more than 12 centuries. This evening, enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner at the hotel with live entertainment. Day Four (New Year’s Day) Rest and relax after the festivities, then enjoy an afternoon visit to the nearby mountain-top castle of St Hilarion and beautiful village Bellapais, beneath the preserved ruins of its Gothic abbey. This idyllic spot was home to celebrated writer Lawrence Durrell. Day Five Enjoy an optional excursion to the town of Güzelyurt with its archaeology museum and church of Agios Mamas.

• Bristol from £959 • Edinburgh from £929 • Gatwick from £889 • Heathrow from £899 • Liverpool from £899 • Manchester from £929 • Stansted from £889

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Nicosia (half day) – Day Three – £23 • Güzelyurt & Soli Ancient City (full day) – Day Five – £35 • Karpaz Peninsula (full day) – Day Seven – £35

SUPPLEMENTS: Altinkaya Hotel: Single Room £84, Main Building Room £21; Pia Bella Hotel: Single Room £95, Superior Room £32

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Day Six Visit Famagusta, today a living museum, and the extraordinary Roman ruins of the ancient coastal city of Salamis, with its colonnades, a magnificent theatre and a bathhouse. Day Seven A final optional excursion is to the unspoiled Karpaz peninsula, a rugged spit fringed by some of the island’s bluest waters, dotted with old villages. Day Eight Bid farewell to your Cypriot hosts, and transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

Altinkaya Hotel, Kyrenia Half-Board

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Price from £889

Pia Bella Hotel, Kyrenia Half-Board

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Price from £919

This family run, welcoming hotel, just 1.5km from the historic harbour and set amongst tranquil gardens, boasts outdoor terraces, a bar and restaurant, free Wi-Fi in public areas, and rooms that offer air conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, satellite TV, a telephone, hairdryer, mini-bar and safe (at a small charge).

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Verona

Lake Garda

New Year on Lake Garda

7 days from

£999

See in 2019 on Garda’s colourful shores, enjoying warm hospitality, some delightful excursions and a five-course New Year Celebration Dinner! AVAILABLE: 27 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS: • A scenic Lake Garda boat trip • Six nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Europa in Riva del Garda • A five-course New Year’s Eve Dinner, with traditional panettone and live music • A glass of sparkling wine at midnight • Return flights to Italy • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £1,069 • Edinburgh from £1,029 • Gatwick from £999 • Luton from £999 • Manchester from £1,029 • Stansted from £999

Famous Riva del Garda, at the lake’s northern tip, is a delightful spot. Its elegant, pastel-painted buildings surround a little port, and its promenade is the perfect place for a morning stroll. Day One Fly to Italy and transfer to the hotel. Day Two Spend today relaxing, or join our optional excursion to historic Trento, in the heart of the alpine Alto-Adige region. Day Three Join the full-day optional excursion to Verona, the historic backdrop for the tragic tale of “Juliet and her Romeo”. Explore, then perhaps head into the welcoming warmth of a café on Piazza Bra to watch the world go by. Return to your hotel via the shoreline of Lake Garda, stopping to admire beautiful vistas of the lake from some of the most popular resorts. Day Four Today’s unmissable optional excursion is to Venice – quite simply one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and perhaps even more so in the winter months. Discover spectacular St Mark’s Square and Cathedral, the bell tower, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Day Five (New Year’s Eve) A special day begins with an included boat trip on Garda’s waters, giving you the opportunity to view the lake and its surroundings from a different perspective. Return to the hotel to prepare for this evenings gala New Year’s Eve Dinner, a wonderful way to ring in 2019.

Day Six (New Year’s Day) Spend today at leisure, either in the hotel or in the surroundings of Riva. Complete a wonderful festive celebration this evening with a candlelit dinner at the hotel. Day Seven Transfer back to the airport for the return flight.

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STAY FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Combine this New Year holiday with our Christmastime departure and make the most of the festive season! See page 63 for details of the combined Christmas & New Year Lake Garda break.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Trento (full day) – Day Two – £30 • Verona & Lake Garda (full day) – Day Three – £35 • Venice (full day) – Day Four – £72

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £109

YOUR HOTEL: Hotel Europa, Riva del Garda, Lake Garda Half-Board

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Hotel Europa is centrally located in Riva del Garda and boasts a fantastic roof terrace and restaurant with views across the lake. There is also a bar and Wi-Fi available. Rooms have satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and a telephone.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

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Bernina Express

Milan Cathedral

Lake Como

New Year on Lake Como – All-Inclusive

7 days from

£999

Ring in 2019 in one of Europe’s most beautiful corners, with all the comforts of a welcoming lakeside hotel. AVAILABLE: 27 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS:

Enjoy an unforgettable celebration on Como’s elegant shores, as you enjoy a six-course feast and watch a spectacular firework display over the lake. Spend a week in a comfortable hotel, visit beautiful Bellagio and Como Town’s brilliant Light Festival, and as well as the New Year’s Eve celebrations, enjoy some marvellous optional excursions.

• Enjoy the New Year magic of Italy’s romantic lake • Cross Lake Como by boat to discover idyllic Bellagio • Como Town Magic Light Festival • Visit stylish Swiss Lugano • Six nights’ all-inclusive (breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks) accommodation at the three-star Hotel Britannia Excelsior in Cadenabbia Griante on Lake Como • A six-course New Year’s Eve dinner with music and fireworks • Return flights to Milan • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day One Fly to Milan, meet your tour manager and transfer by coach to the three-star Hotel Britannia.

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Day Five (New Year’s Eve) An unforgettable day begins with a half-day excursion to Switzerland’s

• Birmingham from £1,059 • Edinburgh from £1,029 • Gatwick from £999 • Luton from £999 • Manchester from £1,029 • Stansted from £999

Day Two Cross the water to stunning Bellagio, often described as Italy’s most beautiful town, and step ashore to explore, before returning across the water for lunch in the hotel. Later, board a coach for the journey to Como Town, to discover the lakeside Piazza Cavour, bustling Via Plinio, majestic cathedral and evening Magic Light Festival. Day Three On today’s unforgettable optional excursion, board the famous Bernina Express from Tirano to St Moritz, one of the world’s most celebrated playgrounds. Window-shop or enjoy a coffee before returning to Como by coach. Day Four Join this morning’s optional full-day excursion to Milan, one of Europe’s most exciting cities, home to the Sforzesco Castle, the famous shopping Galleria, La Scala – one of the world’s greatest opera houses – and the great cathedral, Il Duomo, which is the world’s largest Gothic church. Enjoy a tour in the company of a local guide, then explore under your own steam.

stylish Lugano, delightfully set on the shore of the smaller lake of the same name. After a chance to explore, return to the hotel to begin your celebrations. A six-course dinner includes an aperitivo, antipasto, fish, meat, dessert and traditional panettone, before the evening continues with live music and, to ring in 2019, a firework display over the lake. For those still a little peckish, a traditional Italian ‘good luck and prosperity’ dish of lentils and pork sausage will be served after midnight! Day Six (New Year’s Day) Rest and relax after the festivities, or join today’s optional gentle cruise on the lake – a wonderful way to begin the New Year – before enjoying a final dinner at the hotel. Day Seven Bid “Arrividerci” to your hosts, and transfer back to airport for the return flight.

STAY FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Combine this New Year holiday with our Christmastime departure and make the most of the festive season! See page 64 for details of the combined Christmas & New Year Lake Como break.

YOUR HOTEL:

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Bernina Express (full day) – Day Three – £73 • Milan (full day) – Day Four – £51 • Boat Cruise (full day) – Day Six – £35

SUPPLEMENTS: Single Room from

£141, Lake View Room £82 per person

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Hotel Britannia Excelsior, Cadenabbia-Griante, Lake Como All-Inclusive

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A former 19th-century inn, this will be an ideal base for a New Year stay. The all-inclusive meals and drinks package (local spirits, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and coffee from 8.30am – midnight), the bars, lounges and dining room, and comfortable, traditionally furnished rooms with a TV, telephone and hairdryer all add to the comfort of your stay. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

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Botanical Gardens

Ribeira Brava, near Funchal

New Year in Madeira

8 days from

£1,499

Spend a week on the Garden Isle, celebrate in style, and don’t miss the legendary fireworks over Funchal’s harbour. AVAILABLE: 28 December 2018

With the highlight the chance to join the throng ringing the harbourside to view Funchal’s famous firework display at midnight on New Year’s Eve, this relaxing festive break also features some wonderful included and optional excursions.

HIGHLIGHTS & INCLUSIONS:

Day One Fly south to Madeira.

• Celebrate on the ‘Garden Isle’ • See island capital Funchal’s legendary New Year’s Eve fireworks • Visit the city’s Botanical Gardens • Explore Eastern and Western Madeira on included tours • Seven nights’ All-Inclusive ‘Lite’ accommodation, with included New Year’s Eve Dinner, at the Hotel Raga in Funchal Lido (alternative hotels and board bases available for a supplement) • Enjoy a New Year’s Eve Dinner • Return flights to Funchal • Coach travel and transfers throughout • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Day Two Discover the island capital Funchal on this morning’s fascinating included guided tour. Day Three Explore the western reaches of the island, Winston Churchill’s favourite Camara de Lobos, clifftop Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz and the Encumeda Pass. Day Four (New Year’s Eve) Rest and relax during the day, before enjoying a special New Year’s Eve Dinner at the hotel, after which, should you wish, you can join the crowds at Funchal’s harbourside, enjoying the party atmosphere and the famous midnight fireworks display over the water. Day Five (New Year’s Day) Perhaps join this afternoon’s optional ‘Easy’-rated 7km walk on the pathways alongside part of the island’s network of irrigation channels, or levadas.

Day Eight Return to the airport and the flight home.

Hotel Raga, Funchal Lido All-inclusive ‘Lite’

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Price from £1,499

• Birmingham from £1,539 • Gatwick from £1,499 • Manchester from £1,529 • Stansted from £1,689

Hotel Orquidea, Funchal Bed & Breakfast or Half-Board

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Levada walk (half day) – Day Five – £30 • Nun’s Valley & Toboggan Ride (half day) – Day Seven – £45

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Price from £1,559

In a quiet location, yet within a few minutes’ walk of the city centre’s main attractions, the well-appointed Hotel Orquidea is an ideal choice for those looking to enjoy the restaurants and bars of the city. The hotel offers airconditioned rooms with a hairdryer and cable TV. All guests will receive a special New Year’s Eve dinner.

SUPPLEMENTS: Hotel Orquidea: Single

Day Seven A last optional excursion will take in the Pico dos Barcelos and spectacular views of Nun’s Valley, before heading to Monte to take the famous wickerwork ‘toboggan’ ride.

YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:

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Room £143, Half-Board per person £154; Hotel Raga: Single Room £177; Hotel Vidamar: Single Room £277

Day Six Explore the forested eastern end of the island, where Ribeiro Frio boasts a stunning nature reserve, and the ancient mountain settlement of Santana still retains examples of traditional ‘A-frame’ thatched cottages.

In addition to this selection we also offer the four-star Hotel Vidamar Resort, Funchal Lido from £1,972. Please see our website for full details and pricing.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

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Lapland Santa Experience

Lapland Santa Experience Day Break

Prices from

£569 per adult £519 per child (2-15 years)

Join Newmarket Holidays for the most exciting, most magical and without doubt most unforgettable day ever. Fly direct from your local airport to a still, white wilderness high above the Arctic Circle, where amongst the snowy forests, in a land inhabited by the ancient Sami people, with their husky dogs and reindeer, as children of all ages know, there also lives, hidden from view, a Very Special Person. AVAILABLE: December 2018

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham • Bournemouth • Cardiff • Durham Tees Valley • East Midlands • Exeter • Gatwick • Glasgow • Humberside • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • Norwich • Stansted

Exclusive to Newmarket Holidays

Pajala

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Your specially chartered flight will be the only ‘Santa’ flight to Pajala on this day, and numbers are strictly limited so that you have time to appreciate every magical moment.

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EVERY LAPLAND SANTA EXPERIENCE DAY BREAK INCLUDES: • Search for Santa experience • Private Santa Meeting • Token Children’s gift • Snowmobile Adventure • Reindeer Sleigh Ride • Husky Dog Experience • Tobogganing, ‘snowballing’ and snowman-making • Thermal Clothing • Lunch • Return flights to Pajala in Swedish Lapland, North of the Arctic Circle • In-flight catering • Return airport transfers to Santa’s Village

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Lapland Santa Experience The lantern-lit walk to Santa’s Grotto

Santa’s Grotto

Lapland Santa Experience Day Break continued

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A Very Special Person

Experience stunning Lapland & Search for Santa Claus! Unique Lapland Santa A Perfect Family Experience – One Memory Your day begins with your exclusively chartered Unforgettable Day! direct flight north to Newmarket’s dedicated Join us for the most exciting, most magical and without doubt most unforgettable day ever. Fly direct from your local airport to a still, white wilderness high above the Arctic Circle, where amongst the snowy forests, in a land inhabited by the ancient Sami people, with their husky dogs and reindeer, as children of all ages know, there also lives, hidden from view, a Very Special Person.

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Full of activity from beginning to end, your Lapland Experience is an opportunity to enjoy a day like no other, full of wonder for children of all ages, played out in a truly authentic setting, as the friendly Lappish hosts welcome you to their pristine homeland, and you discover an entirely different snow-white world. Journey back to nature, as you take part in a host of wonderful adventures that will provide indelible, life-long memories. Enjoy a ride on a sleigh drawn by reindeer, drive a snowmobile on prepared tracks through the snow, experience the thrill of a husky-drawn sledge ‘safari’ and of course – the highlight of the day – journey through a ‘secret path’ to the isolated house that is home to Santa Claus himself! The wonders of the day are all the more enjoyable for the fact that this is an exclusive experience for Newmarket’s special guests, with the friendly Lapps going out of their way to preserve the authentic, magical nature of the visit to their beautiful corner of the world.

Lapland airport in Pajala, 80 kilometres beyond the Arctic Circle and gateway to the heart of Swedish Lapland. Your flight will be the only ‘Santa’ flight to Pajala on this day and on arrival, you’ll be met by your Lappish hosts, dressed in traditional Sami costume, and will board a coach to make the short journey to Pajala’s purpose-built ‘Santa’s Village’, tucked away in the forest, and a place of magic and wonder for everyone. Wrapped up against the Arctic chill in the thermal garments that are supplied on arrival, in no time at all you’ll be heading out into the snow to start your adventures. All the activities take place at points a short walking distance from the central log cabin that houses the restaurant, separated from each other to ensure that each new thrill comes as a surprise to children and adults alike. As your day unfolds you’ll participate in each of the different, fun-filled activities, will have the chance to enjoy warming drinks at each activity ‘station’, and no doubt, between activities, will have ‘fun in the snow’, with toboggan rides, snowball fights and the chance to build a snowman. An included two-course lunch is served during the day.

A Private Meeting with a Special Person! The highlight of the day will come as you walk through the forest on a ‘secret’ path lit with twinkling lights, to the hut where Santa Claus himself is waiting to greet each child personally – it’s the most magical moment of all, as wideeyed children’s dreams come true, and a smile – or a tear – is guaranteed on every adult’s face.

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Lapland Santa Experience

Husky Sledge Ride

Reindeer Sleigh Ride

Enjoy a fun-filled day in traditional unspoilt Lapland! Once-in-a-lifetime Experiences! There’s little doubt that your Lapland Santa Day Break will be unforgettable from beginning to end, full of unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that children and adults alike will treasure forever! Our Lappish hosts will go out of their way to ensure that each wonderful activity you take part in during the day will be as equally enjoyable for every member of your family and party, with plenty of unexpected surprises to go with your Arctic adventures. With numbers strictly limited there’ll be time to experience all that the Pajala centre has to offer during your exclusive visit. There will also be plenty of time though to catch your breath and to enjoy a warming drink or two between each thrilling experience, and of course opportunities to take photographs of your stay and to buy a souvenir to ensure that you have plenty of mementoes to treasure from your day.

Husky Dog Experience Very much the ‘work-horses’ of the Sami people before the ‘skidoo’ came along, the teams of hardy, sure-footed huskies were vital for man’s survival in the inhospitable Arctic for centuries. Learn all about this wonderful breed and the ‘art’ of mushing, and enjoy an exhilarating ride over the frozen ground in a traditional sleigh drawn by the willing dogs.

Fun in the snow! Take time to enjoy the family-fun of being in the snow for a day, perhaps helping to build a snowman, throwing a few well‑aimed snowballs, or enjoying a toboggan ride. Everyone’s a child for the memoryfilled day at Pajala.

Thrilling Snowmobile Adventure! Enjoy the thrill of being at the helm of a highpowered snowmobile – on a specially prepared ‘circuit’ marked out in the snow close to the Activity Centre. Holders of full driving licences can take the controls, while for children under 15 there will be the chance to be pulled along in a sleigh. The snowmobile has revolutionised transportation in Lapland, and is a thrilling experience to boot!

Snowmobile Ride

Magical Reindeer Sleigh Ride If anything sums up the magic and wonder of your Lapland Day Break, then it’s the journey on a traditional sleigh pulled by some of Santa’s reindeer – though possibly not Rudolf and his friends, since flying sleighs aren’t approved by Lapland Elf and Safety! Sit back beneath a warm blanket and enjoy the moment, as you ‘jingle all the way’ through the forest – another highlight of a wonderful day!

Fun in the snow

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Festive Rhine River Cruises

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There are few festive holidays more relaxing and enjoyable than those spent lazily drifting through some of Europe’s most enticing scenery on board a river cruise vessel at the same time as you enjoy the warm welcome, fine food and excellent company you will find aboard Olympia at this special time of year.

The warmest of welcomes!

Your comfortable cabin awaits

The Olympia Dining Experience

The minute you step aboard Olympia, you know that here is a ship that will do everything possible during your time aboard to ensure your holiday enjoyment. Carrying less than 100 passengers each sailing, Olympia is an intimate vessel with a Captain and crew who go out of their way to get to know their guests, and to make sure that they have a memorable time. This being the season of celebration, our onboard cruise manager will do everything to add to the special atmosphere.

Olympia’s 49 cabins are arranged on two decks and offer excellent twin-bedded accommodation (the beds convert into sofas for daytime use) with private shower and WC, table, a chair and small wardrobe. Large picture windows offer views of the ever-changing scenery as it passes by. Your steward will ensure that your cabin is tidied and prepared for you each evening.

One of the undoubted highlights of your Olympia river cruise holiday will be the full-board dining arrangement in the ship’s delightful lower-deck restaurant. Crisp linen tablecloths, attentive waiting staff and sumptuous fare – a mix of regional specialities, international dishes and festive meals tailored to British palates, all prepared by the on-board chefs – served in comfortable, relaxed surroundings add up to a wonderful experience three times each day.

EVERY NEWMARKET RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAY INCLUDES: • Full-board including breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon tea, cake and evening snacks • On-board evening entertainment • On-board English commentary • Welcome Cocktail Party • Porterage on and off Olympia • A choice of great value optional excursions • The services of a Newmarket cruise manager

Cabin prices vary according to their deck and location on board Olympia. You’ll find a deck plan on page 51 of the brochure.

Service with a smile Olympia’s friendly crew go out of their way to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your time on board, and whether it’s your cabin steward, bar or waiting staff or the Captain and navigation crew, you’ll be greeted by smiling faces wherever you look. On each of the cruises, the Captain will host a Welcome Cocktail Party, where you can meet the crew and your fellow passengers in an informal atmosphere, and on each of the festive cruises you’ll enjoy a relaxed Captain’s Farewell Dinner – always a special occasion.

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A well-stocked breakfast buffet, including hot dishes, sets you up for the day ahead, while lunch generally includes a salad buffet and lighter main dish. In the evening, when the atmosphere is generally more ‘smart casual’ than ‘formal’ – although gentlemen may like to don a jacket for the special Captain’s Welcome and Farewell nights – a delicious four-course meal is served. As Olympia sails through regions famed for their love of good food, expect to taste some local dishes, and don’t miss the opportunity to sample the wines for which the Rhine and Moselle are celebrated.

Festive Rhine River Cruises

Boppard

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Koblenz Christmas Market © Piel Media

Christmas Markets Rhine River Cruise

4 days from

£519

Discover and explore some of Europe’s most traditional festive fairs, and enjoy all the welcoming comforts of Olympia. AVAILABLE:

Explore the fairytale beauty of the Rhine Valley – its picture-book towns and villages dressed up for Christmas – aboard a beautifully appointed cruise vessel. This warm, welcoming and convivial homefrom-home is the ideal base from which to explore this truly wonderful part of the world.

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HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Cruise through the beautiful Rhine Gorge, beneath the Lorelei • Christmas market calls at Rüdesheim and Koblenz • Full-board including breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon tea and evening snacks • All standard inclusions as listed on page 46 • Return flights to Germany • Return airport transfers to MS Olympia • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a Newmarket cruise manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham from £569 • Bristol from £589 • Edinburgh from £569 • Heathrow from £549 • London City from £549 • Manchester from £569 • Stansted from £519

CABIN SUPPLEMENTS:

(per person)

Classic Lower £30 Standard Promenade £60 Classic Promenade £90 Single Cabin Promenade £135 (see deck plan on page 51)

Day One Fly to Germany to join Olympia in Boppard, the delightful ‘Pearl of the Rhine’, and enjoy the warmth and welcome of your first night on board. Day Two Olympia heads into the romantic Middle Rhine, passing fairytale castles and riverside villages, and sailing beneath the legendary Lorelei rock to Rüdesheim, the Rhine’s most celebrated wine-town. The narrow streets – including the famous Weinstube-lined Drosselgasse – bustle with seasonal celebration. Visit the famous Christmas market, with over 120 stalls representing 12 nations, and featuring Europe’s largest Nativity Scene, and join the optional excursion to famous Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett, before enjoying dinner on board. Day Three After a morning’s scenic cruise, Olympia arrives by lunchtime in historic Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, and overlooked on the far bank by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein Castle. There’s the opportunity to go ashore to take in the atmosphere of the town’s own Christmas market, complete with ice-skating rink and colourful stalls. There’s also the chance to join a wonderful optional excursion to beautiful Cochem, with its festive backdrop and seasonal Christmas markets nestled alongside the banks of the Moselle River. Spend the evening in Koblenz, either stepping ashore or enjoying entertainment from the on‑board musician. Day Four Bid “Auf Wiedersehen” to Olympia, and head back to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

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Koblenz Boppard Rüdesheim

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Siegfried’s Musikkabinett and wine tasting – Day Two – £30 • Moselle & Cochem (half day) – Day Three – £21

ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL OPTIONS: Rail-inclusive: 4 days from £499 Cruise Only: 4 days from £269 Call us or see our website for full details of these and other alternative travel options

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Festive Rhine River Cruises

Reichsburg Castle

Rüdesheim

Christmas Rhine River Cruise

5 days from

£809

Spend the festive season on board warm and welcoming Olympia, a very special home-from-home at a special time of year. AVAILABLE: 23 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge, beneath the Lorelei • Full-board including breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon tea and evening snacks • Call at Königswinter • Special Christmas Eve Dinner on board in Rüdesheim • Traditional Christmas Night Dinner party on board • Party with live music • All standard inclusions as listed on page 46 • Return flights to Germany • Return airport transfers to MS Olympia • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a Newmarket cruise manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham £869 • Bristol £879 • Edinburgh £879 • Heathrow £909 • Manchester £859 • Stansted £809

CABIN SUPPLEMENTS:

(per person)

Classic Lower £40 Standard Promenade £80 Classic Promenade £120 Single Cabin Promenade £180 (see deck plan on page 51)

Join us for a Christmas to remember! Nothing could be more enjoyable than spending the festive holiday being pampered in your own floating hotel, calling at some truly beautiful places – including Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Königswinter – and being looked after by friendly crew keen to ensure that you enjoy a very special Christmas cruise! Day One Fly to Germany to join Olympia in the Rhine-side town of Boppard, and enjoy your first evening on board. Day Two (Christmas Eve) Olympia sails through the idyllic Rhine Gorge, beneath the legendary Lorelei and past historic mid-stream ‘toll-towers’, arriving by lunchtime in Rüdesheim. There’s a chance to explore the town, with its Weinstubelined Drosselgasse and famous Nativity Scene on the Town Square, and to join the optional excursion to the fascinating Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett. This evening, enjoy a special on board dinner with live music to entertain you. Day Three (Christmas Day) On Christmas Morning during breakfast Olympia cruises back through the Rhine Gorge to Konigswinter. This afternoon the highlight of your cruise is sure to be our celebration Christmas Lunch of a traditional Turkey with all the trimmings. After lunch, you may wish to talk a stroll around Königswinter or relax in the lounge with your travelling companions. This evening there will be a supper and the chance to enjoy live music from our resident musician. Day Four (Boxing Day) Olympia returns to Koblenz, and there’s the chance to enjoy an optional excursion to the exquisite wine-growing centre of Cochem, one of the Moselle’s prettiest wine-towns, set beneath the romantic Reichsburg Castle. The visit will include a chance for you to taste the lovely wines for which the region is famed, before you return to Olympia for dinner and a final evening’s relaxation on board.

Cologne

Königswinter

Germany Koblenz Boppard Cochem

Rüdesheim

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Siegfried’s Musikkabinett & Wine Tasting – Day Two - £30 • Moselle & Cochem (half day) – Day Four - £21

ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL OPTIONS: Rail-inclusive: 5 days from £759 Cruise Only: 5 days from £559 Call us or see our website for full details of these and other alternative travel options

Day Five Bid “Farewell” to Olympia this morning, and head to the airport for your return to the UK at the end of a true Christmas to remember!

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

See page 65 for departure dates & prices.

Festive Rhine River Cruises

Cologne

Rüdesheim

Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz

Betwixtmas Rhine River Cruise

4 days from

£489

Warm and welcoming, Olympia’s ever-popular post-Christmas sailing is a picture-postcard-perfect seasonal getaway. AVAILABLE: 27 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Cruise through the beautiful Rhine Gorge, beneath the Lorelei • Calls at Rüdesheim and Koblenz • Full-board including breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon tea and evening snacks • All standard inclusions as listed on page 46 • Return flights to Germany • Return airport transfers to MS Olympia • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a Newmarket cruise manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham £539 • Bristol £559 • Edinburgh £539 • Heathrow £519 • Manchester £539 • Stansted £489

CABIN SUPPLEMENTS:

(per person)

Classic Lower £30 Standard Promenade £60 Classic Promenade £90 Single Cabin Promenade £135 (see deck plan on page 51)

Fly out to join us for a Christmastide river cruise of relaxation and gentle exploration. Recharge your batteries, enjoy a party aboard Olympia and perhaps join our optional excursions in Rudesheim and to Cologne, where the city’s stores will have begun their post-Christmas sales, should you still be on the lookout for bargains! Day One Fly to Germany to join Olympia in the ancient Rhine-side town of Boppard, and enjoy your first evening on board, including a buffet dinner. Day Two Olympia cruises south through the idyllic Rhine Gorge, passing beneath the legendary Lorelei and historic mid-stream ‘toll-towers’, and arrives by lunchtime in Rüdesheim, the most celebrated of the Rhine wine-towns, beautifully dressed for the festive season. Spend the afternoon exploring the narrow streets, including the famous Weinstubelined Drosselgasse. Enjoy the late afternoon optional excursion to the remarkable collection of musical instruments that are found in Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett, before dinner is served on board this evening. Day Three Olympia heads back down-river today, once again passing the Lorelei, and cruising between banks dotted with pretty towns and villages, hillsides carpeted with slumbering vineyards and topped by fairytale castles. You’ll arrive by lunchtime in Koblenz, and have the chance to explore this historic town, built where the Moselle meets the Rhine, and overlooked by the mighty Ehrenbreitstein castle. Join the optional excursion to historic Cologne, the Rhineland capital, where the streets of the Altstadt in the shadow of the twin-towered cathedral will be full of festive cheer, and where many of the shops and stores will have begun their post-Christmas sales. This evening, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner and party with entertainment, to celebrate your last night aboard Olympia.

Cologne

Germany

Koblenz Boppard Rüdesheim

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Siegfried’s Musikkabinett & Wine Tasting – Day Two - £30 • Cologne (half day) – Day Three - £19

ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL OPTIONS: Rail-inclusive: 4 days from £469 Cruise Only: 4 days from £269 Call us or see our website for full details of these and other alternative travel options

Day Four Head back to the airport for your return flight to the UK, at the end of a wonderfully relaxing few days.

See page 65 for departure dates & prices.

Call us on: 0330

160 7922

Festive Rhine River Cruises

Rüdesheim © Rüdesheim Tourist AG - Karlheinz Walter

Boppard

New Year Rhine River Cruise

4 days from

£669

See in 2019 in style on board ever-popular Olympia, and join in the celebrations in the Rhine’s most famous party town! AVAILABLE:

Join us aboard Olympia for a delightful voyage along the Rhine from Boppard to Koblenz and back. With an on-board New Year party – complete with complimentary champagne at midnight – and a Gala Dinner on New Year’s Day, this is a four-day celebratory cruise you won’t want to miss.

30 December 2018

HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Cruise through the Rhine Gorge, beneath the Lorelei • Full-board including breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon tea and evening snacks • Call at Koblenz • New Year’s Eve Party on board in Rüdesheim • New Year’s Day Gala Dinner • All standard inclusions as listed on page 46 • Return flights to Germany • Return airport transfers to MS Olympia • One piece of hold luggage per person • The services of a Newmarket cruise manager

FLY DIRECT FROM: • Birmingham £729 • Bristol £739 • Edinburgh £739 • Heathrow £719 • Manchester £719 • Stansted £669

CABIN SUPPLEMENTS:

(per person)

Classic Lower £30 Standard Promenade £60 Classic Promenade £90 Single Cabin Promenade £135 (see deck plan on page 51)

Day One Fly to Germany to join Olympia in the ancient Rhine-side town of Boppard, and enjoy dinner and evening entertainment on board.

Cologne

Day Two (New Year’s Eve) Olympia sails through the idyllic, UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge, passing beneath the legendary Lorelei and by historic mid-stream ‘toll-towers’, to arrive by lunchtime in Rüdesheim, the most celebrated of all the Rhine winetowns, beautifully dressed for the festive season. Spend a relaxing afternoon exploring the town’s narrow streets, including the famous Weinstubelined Drosselgasse, and perhaps enjoy our late afternoon optional excursion to the remarkable collection of musical instruments that are found in the famous Siegfried’s Mechanisches Musikkabinett. This evening, join your fellow guests in celebration, as you enjoy a New Year’s Eve Dinner and Party on board Olympia, toasting the arrival of 2019, while ashore the townsfolk of Rüdesheim enjoy their own revelries. Day Three (New Year’s Day) This morning there will be a rolling brunch laid out as Olympia cruises back through the Rhine Gorge towards Koblenz, arriving early afternoon. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to explore Koblenz and perhaps take a cable car up to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (payable locally) for a great view of where the Rhine meets the Moselle. This evening round off this very special celebration cruise with a traditional New Year’s Day Gala Dinner with live entertainment to celebrate your last night aboard Olympia.

Germany

Koblenz Boppard Rüdesheim

OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Siegfried’s Musikkabinett & Wine Tasting – Day Two - £30

ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL OPTIONS: Rail-inclusive: 4 days from £589 Cruise Only: 4 days from £389 Call us or see our website for full details of these and other alternative travel options

Day Four Bid “Auf Wiedersehen” to Olympia, and head back to the airport for your return flight to the UK, arriving home this evening at the end of a wonderful holiday.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

See page 65 for departure dates & prices.

Use these colour-coded deck plans to choose a cabin suitable for you. You’ll find cabin supplement pricing in the panel beneath the ‘Highlights and Inclusions’ section on each of the cruise pages. Don’t forget to let us know your cabin preference when you call to make your booking. Sun Deck

All cabins include:

Festive Rhine River Cruises

Choosing Your Cabin

• Twin-beds which convert into a daytime sofa (not available in single or double cabins) • Private shower and bathroom • Table & a stool • Wardrobe • Television • Telephone • Hairdryer • Fridge/mini-bar • Large picture window

Promenade Deck

Cabin sizes (including bathroom): Lower Deck

The majority of cabins on both Promenade and Lower deck are 10.50m2. Single cabins are approximately 7.70m2. Standard Promenade cabins are 15m2 and mainly have double beds (which do not convert into sofas), they do not have a table or stool, and these cabins will be subject to engine noise during overnight and early morning sailings.

Your River Cruise Questions Answered Customers with Health Concerns

Optional Shore Excursions

So that we can advise you of any accessibility issues, it is essential that you let us have details of any special requests you may have at the time of booking. MS Olympia does not have a lift and have approximately 12 steps leading down to the restaurant and approximately 12 steps leading up to the sun deck. Therefore this holiday is unsuitable for passengers who are totally confined to a wheelchair, but is suitable for passengers with limited mobility, as long as they are accompanied by an able-bodied fellow passenger. The promenade deck cabins would be most suitable for passengers with mobility problems. Collapsible wheelchairs are most suitable. If you have suffered from a serious medial condition recently, then you should consult with your Doctor about your fitness to travel.

Language

The main language spoken on board will be English, and in addition to English-speaking crew on board, there is also a dedicated Newmarket cruise manager to help with any queries and who will provide on board commentary in English.

Drinking Water

You can drink the tap water, but due to the purification system it may not be to your taste. Bottled water can be purchased on board, but should you wish to buy this locally, please feel free to do so. However we politely ask that this should only be consumed in your cabin.

Optional shore excursions are available on all of our cruises. We recommend that you book in advance to ensure good availability on your chosen excursion. Please note, all our optional excursions are subject to a minimum number of participants and in the unlikely event that minimum numbers are not reached and the tour is cancelled, your payment will be returned in full.

Currency

Although there is no currency exchange on board, there is an on board credit card system that enables you to charge drinks and sundries (including optional excursions) to your account. The currency is the Euro, and your final bill is payable by credit/debit card (American Express is not accepted) or cash at the end of the cruise. All countries visited use the Euro with the exception of Switzerland which uses the Swiss Franc. However many shops and restaurants in Switzerland do also accept the Euro.

Tipping

Tipping is not compulsory and is, of course, at your discretion. From our experience we know that many of our customers wish to leave gratuities for the crew on board and, for this purpose, an envelope will be left in your cabin. Please note, if you do wish to tip your cruise manager or coach drivers, then this should be organised separately. As a rough guide, most passengers tip approximately 5 Euros per person per day for service on board.

Luggage

Please note that non-rigid suitcases are easier to store within your cabin space. One piece of hold luggage per person is included in the price.

Dress Code

The dress code on board and ashore is casual, although, of course, you can dress as smartly as you like in the evening, especially for the Farewell Dinner! We recommend you dress comfortably during the day, with suitable footwear for walking.

Your Itinerary

We endeavour to follow the itinerary advertised in the brochure although please note, some itineraries may operate in reverse. In addition, due to water levels on the river and circumstances beyond our control we may need to change the order in which the itinerary is operated, our ports of call, or our day to day activities. On the rare occasion this happens, our Cruise Manager will keep you fully informed.

Voltage

Both ships have an electrical current of 220v. A two-pin European adaptor will be required.

In addition to our air, rail and cruise only packages we’re happy to be able to offer you two further travel options: • Board our coach at selected local pick-up points before it joins the ferry • Drive to Ashford, stay overnight, enjoy free hotel parking for the duration of your holiday and board our coach outside the hotel

Please call us for more details. Call us on: 0330

160 7922

Escape to sunnier climes... Escape the cold and grey of the British winter, on one of Newmarket’s great-value tours to vibrant destinations with the chance to rest, relax and explore in the winter sunshine.

Madeira Discovered

8 days from

£729

All the colourful wonders of the fabled ‘Garden Isle’, with included excursions to bring it to glorious life. Off the coast of Africa, in the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, lies one of the world’s most beautiful islands, a sun-blessed, lush, green sub-tropical paradise, home to one of the most vibrant and profound collections of exotic, colourful flora on Earth, and a perfect, relaxing holiday haven. This fully escorted holiday, with its included tours, is a wonderful way to get to know this truly delightful corner of the globe.

AVAILABLE: Apr, Oct & Nov 2018, Feb to Apr 2019

FLY FROM: • Birmingham • Bristol • East Midlands • Gatwick • Glasgow • Leeds/Bradford • Manchester • Newcastle

Funchal Botanical Gardens Porto Moniz

Church Nossa Senhora do Monte

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • Enjoy a week of gentle exploration on the verdant ‘Garden Isle’ • Get to know Madeira’s colourful capital Funchal • The city’s Botanical Gardens are a joyous sight • Discover local flavours on an included espetada evening • Explore Western Madeira, with its soaring cliffs and picturesque sea-side settlements • Eastern Madeira is dotted with traditional ‘A-frame’ cottages

Read all about these amazing holidays and see our whole range of escorted tours at www.newmarketholidays.co.uk. Speak to our friendly team on 0330 160 7922 or to order a full brochure please visit www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/brochures.

14 Gold ★ 9 Silver ★ 3 Bronze

8 days from

£689

Valletta, Mdina & the Wonders of Malta One of the Mediterranean’s most historic and welcoming islands, together with its exquisite sister, brought to life. AVAILABLE: Apr, Oct & Nov 2018, Feb to Apr 2019

FLY FROM: Valletta, Malta

• Birmingham • East Midlands • Gatwick • Heathrow • Liverpool • Luton • Manchester • Newcastle • Stansted

Cyprus Discovered

8 days from

Discover and explore the delights of Aphrodite’s Isle on this escorted holiday to one of the Mediterranean’s most favoured corners.

£579

AVAILABLE:

Apr, Oct & Nov 2018, Feb to Apr 2019

FLY FROM:

• Birmingham • Bristol • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Glasgow • Luton • Manchester • Newcastle • Stansted

8 days from

£689

Aphrodite’s Rock

Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus Discover the beautiful, unspoiled north of Aphrodite’s Isle, stepping back in time on this fascinating holiday. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep to Dec 2018, Jan to Apr 2019

FLY FROM: Kyrenia Harbour

• Belfast • Birmingham • Bristol • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Glasgow • Heathrow • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • Manchester • Newcastle • Stansted

Or how about... Lake Como & Alpine Railways The glorious shores of Italy’s most romantic lake, some spectacular views, and an unforgettable journey to one of the world’s most famous resorts.

6 days from

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£599

AVAILABLE:

Nov 2018, Feb to Apr 2019

FLY FROM:

• Birmingham • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

4 or 5 days from

£679

Bernina Express Railway © photo swiss-image.ch

Iceland – Reykjavík & the Northern Lights Explore Europe’s most surprising capital, the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’, and search for a celestial phenomenon. AVAILABLE: Nov & Dec 2018, Jan to Mar 2019

FLY FROM: Northern Lights

• Aberdeen • Belfast (five-day break only) • Birmingham • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Glasgow • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester Call us on: 0330

160 7922

Explore even further with Newmarket Holidays... India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal

10 days from

£1,249

This classic tour of northern India’s greatest cities is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations. Explore the 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’.

AVAILABLE: Taj Mahal City Palace, Jaipur

May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2019

FLY FROM: • Edinburgh • Heathrow (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) • Manchester

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: • Discover the sights of Old and New Delhi, take a guided tour of Agra and experience the incomparable Taj Mahal • Climb to the Amber Fort, see the ‘Palace of the Winds’ in Jaipur and the Chand Baori stepwell • Two safaris to see Ranthambhore’s tigers • An Indian cookery demonstration and a stay in the luxury tented resort of Vanaashrya

14 Gold ★ 9 Silver ★ 3 Bronze

Kerala & India’s South

18 days from

Explore an idyllic land of ancient ports, labyrinthine backwaters, forested uplands dotted with colourful temples and tea-plantations.

£1,969

AVAILABLE:

Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2019

FLY FROM:

• Heathrow (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) Pancha Pandava Rathas, Mahabalipuram

Follow the Mekong – Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

15 days from

£1,999

A colourful ‘journey-of-a-lifetime’ through South East Asia’s verdant lands, crammed with unforgettable ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights. AVAILABLE:

May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan, Mar to May, Sep to Nov 2019

FLY FROM:

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

• Heathrow • Manchester

Classic South Africa

16 days from

“The whole world in one country” – stunning sights, stirring history, ‘Big Five’ game drives, the Garden Route, the Winelands and beautiful Cape Town.

£2,499

AVAILABLE:

Jun, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Mar, May & Sep to Nov 2019

FLY FROM:

• Edinburgh • Heathrow • Manchester

India’s Marigold Hotel Experience

16 days from

£2,095

Step into the world’s most colourful, most exciting and most exotic culture on a tour that takes you well beyond the famous sights. AVAILABLE:

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

FLY FROM:

• Heathrow (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

£2,299

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9 days from

Kenya Grand Safari – Stay at Treetops Close-up encounters with wildlife, the scenic wonders of the forested highlands and the teeming plains of the Rift Valley’s Maasai Mara. AVAILABLE: Oct & Nov 2018, Jan, Feb, Apr to Jul, Sep to Nov 2019

FLY FROM: • Heathrow (UK connecting flights available – call us for details) Call us on: 0330

160 7922

Departure Dates & Prices

Prices, Airport Selection & Departure Dates All prices shown are per person and based on two adults sharing a twin/double room. All the flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it. Please see our Booking Conditions for further information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org/ATOL certificate.

Christmas Markets Prague Christmas Markets

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Birmingham Departure Dates 30 Nov; 14 Dec

Plaza Alta £419

Gatwick Jurys Inn £471

Bristol Departure Dates 30 Nov; 3, 6, 9, 14 Dec

Plaza Alta £419

Jurys Inn £471

East Midlands Departure Dates 30 Nov; 14 Dec

Plaza Alta £429

Jurys Inn £481

Edinburgh Departure Dates 30 Nov; 3, 6, 14 Dec

Plaza Alta £459

Jurys Inn £511

Departure Dates 30 Nov; 6, 9, 14 Dec 3 Dec

Departure Dates 6 Dec

Departure Dates 3, 6, 9 Dec

Ibis £449

Ibis £479

Ibis £449

Departure Dates 29 Nov

Departure Dates 2, 7 Dec

Departure Dates 30 Nov; 3, 6, 9, 14 Dec

Jurys Inn £481

Park Inn Departure Dates £512 14 Dec

Ibis £479

Liverpool Park Inn Departure Dates £422 29 Nov; 2, 5, 14 Dec

Jurys Inn £481

Jurys Inn £511

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

Plaza Alta £399

Jurys Inn £451

Ibis £449

Ibis £389

Single Room Supplement: Hotel Ibis Berlin: £122; Park Inn: £102

Manchester

Park Inn Departure Dates £512 29 Nov; 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 Dec

Ibis £449

Park Inn £482

Newcastle

Park Inn Departure Dates £482 2 Dec

Luton Park Inn Departure Dates 29 Nov; 2, 8, 11, £512 14, 17 Dec

Ibis £479

Park Inn £512

Stansted Park Inn Departure Dates £422 29 Nov; 2, 5, 8, 11, 17 Dec

Ibis £419

Park Inn £452

Heathrow

Park Inn Departure Dates £482 29 Nov; 2 Dec

Ibis £449

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Bristol Logos £449

Golden Departure Tulip Dates £459 £490 15 Dec

Golden Departure Tulip Dates £480 29 Nov; 2, 7, 11 Dec 15 Dec

Golden Departure Tulip Dates £430 29 Nov; 15 Dec £389 £420

Logos

£399

£459

Glasgow Golden Departure Tulip Departure Golden Dates Logos £459 £490 Dates 11, 15 Dec Tulip 2 Dec £469 £500

Newcastle

Golden Departure Tulip Dates 7 Dec £490

Liverpool

Logos

Logos £459

Golden Tulip £490

Stansted

Departure Golden Logos Tulip Golden Dates Logos Tulip 29 Nov; 2, 7, £399 £430 £429 £460 11, 15 Dec

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your Departure Golden hotel is approximately 30 Logos Dates Tulip minutes. 2, 7, 15 Dec £449 £480

Edinburgh

Golden Departure Logos Tulip Dates £449 £480 15 Dec

Leeds/Bradford

Gatwick

East Midlands

Logos

Flight Times: • Birmingham Out: 17:00/19:50 - Ret: 20:55/21:55 • Bristol Out: 17:40/20:40 - Ret: 21:35/22:40 • Cardiff Out: 10:10/13:10 - Ret: 11:20/12:30 • East Midlands Out: 06:45/09:40 - Ret: 15:15/16:20 • Edinburgh Out: 16:55/19:55 - Ret: 14:05/15:25 • Gatwick Out: 08:40/11:35 - Ret: 18:05/19:10 • Glasgow Out: 07:25/10:30 - Ret: 11:25/12:45 • Heathrow Out: 10:10/13:05 - Ret: 13:50/14:55 • Leeds/Bradford Out: 13:45/17:00 - Ret: 19:00/20:15 • Liverpool Out: 12:20/15:15 - Ret: 15:45/16:55 • Luton Out: 13:35/16:25 - Ret: 21:50/22:50 • Manchester Out: 07:10/10:15 - Ret: 14:35/15:40 • Newcastle Out: 15:15/18:15 - Ret: 12:45/13:50 • Stansted Out: 07:50/10:40 - Ret: 17:35/18:30 Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

Park Inn £482

Manchester

Golden Tulip £469 £500

Logos

Prague Christmas Market

Plaza Alta £459

Leeds/Bradford

Glasgow

Departure Golden Dates Tulip 29 Nov; £439 £470 2, 7 Dec

Bournemouth Departure Dates 7 Dec

Ibis £389

Park Inn Departure Dates £512 29 Nov; 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 Dec

Logos

Birmingham

Plaza Alta £429

Stansted

Gatwick

Kraków Christmas Markets Belfast International

Ibis £479

Park Inn Departure Dates £482 29 Nov; 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17 Dec

East Midlands Departure Dates 14 Dec

Flight Times: • Birmingham Out: 14:30/17:40 - Ret: 18:00/19:15 • Bristol Out: 13:20/16:25 - Ret: 11:00/12:10 • East Midlands Out: 07:45/10:55 - Ret: 20:15/21:30 • Edinburgh Out: 06:55/10:10 - Ret: 09:50/11:15 • Gatwick Out: 09:00/12:00 - Ret: 12:35/13:45 • Glasgow Out: 09:00/12:30 - Ret: 17:15/18:50 • Leeds/Bradford Out: 07:30/10:45 - Ret: 18:45/20:00 • Liverpool Out: 12:25/15:35 - Ret: 18:50/20:00 • Luton Out: 21:10/23:55 - Ret: 19:05/20:10 • Manchester Out: 14:10/17:20 - Ret: 20:20/21:35 • Newcastle Out: 08:30/11:45 - Ret: 18:00/19:15 • Stansted Out: 08:55/11:50 - Ret: 18:15/19:25

Newcastle Departure Dates 30 Nov; 14 Dec

Jurys Inn £501

Plaza Alta £429

Jurys Inn £461

Manchester Departure Dates 30 Nov; 3, 6, 9, 14 Dec

Jurys Inn £511

Plaza Alta £449

Plaza Alta £409

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Park Inn Departure Dates £512 8 Dec

Cardiff Departure Dates 29 Nov

Plaza Alta £459

Edinburgh

Bristol Departure Dates 29 Nov; 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 Dec

£421

Liverpool

Birmingham Ibis £479

£369

Departure Dates 30 Nov; 9, 14 Dec

Leeds/Bradford

Berlin Christmas Markets Departure Dates 29 Nov; 2 Dec

Jurys Inn £451

Glasgow Departure Dates 30 Nov; 14 Dec

Single Room Supplement: Plaza Alta: £102; Jury’s Inn: £128

Luton

Plaza Alta £399

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

Kraków Christmas Market

Single Room Supplement: Hotel Logos: £67; Golden Tulip: £107 Flight Times: • Belfast International • Birmingham • Bournemouth • Bristol • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Glasgow • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • Manchester • Newcastle • Stansted

Out: 07:05/10:55 - Ret: 11:15/13:20 Out: 14:05/17:45 - Ret: 19:45/21:30 Out: 10:55/14:25 - Ret: 14:50/16:25 Out: 06:30/10:05 - Ret: 10:30/12:10 Out: 16:10/19:40 - Ret: 21:20/23:00 Out: 17:30/21:15 - Ret: 21:40/23:35 Out: 10:00/13:25 - Ret: 13:05/14:35 Out: 09:10/12:55 - Ret: 06:55/08:45 Out: 09:30/13:00 - Ret: 17:20/19:00 Out: 07:00/10:35 - Ret: 11:05/12:55 Out: 06:55/10:50 - Ret: 18:00/19:50 Out: 09:00/12:35 - Ret: 17:20/19:05 Out: 08:35/11:55 - Ret: 16:50/18:15

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Birmingham Departure Dates 27 Nov 30 Nov 7 Dec

Doppio £489 £519 £529

Gatwick Roomz – – –

Departure Dates 27 Nov 30 Nov 6 Dec 7 Dec

Bristol Departure Dates 27 Nov 30 Nov 7 Dec

Doppio £519 £549 £559

Departure Dates 27 Nov 30 Nov 6 Dec 7 Dec

Edinburgh Departure Dates 27 Nov 30 Nov 7 Dec

Doppio £529 £559 £579

Doppio £449 £479 – £499

Roomz – – –

Doppio £499 £529 – £559

Roomz – – £519 –

Departure Dates 27 Nov 30 Nov 6 Dec 7 Dec

Roomz – – £589 –

Departure Dates 27 Nov 30 Nov 6 Dec 7 Dec

Doppio £459 £489 £499

Departure Dates Price 1 Dec £419

Departure Dates Price 1, 6, 9, 13, 16 Dec £429

Departure Dates Price 9, 16 Dec £429

Departure Dates Price 6, 13 Dec £419

East Midlands

Leeds/Bradford

Luton

Stansted

Departure Dates Price 9, 16 Dec £419

Departure Dates Price 6, 13 Dec £449

Departure Dates Price 1, 6, 9, 13, 16 Dec £419

Departure Dates Price 1, 6, 9, 13, 16 Dec £389

Budapest & the Danube Christmas Markets Birmingham Novotel £488

Departure Dates Flamenco 8 Dec £459

Novotel £478

Departure Dates Flamenco 29, 30 Nov; £489 7, 8, 13, 14 Dec

Bristol

Departure Dates Flamenco 29, 30 Nov; £389 7, 8, 13, 14 Dec

Novotel £438

Doncaster

to Vilnius Departure Dates Price 30 Nov; 7, 14 Dec £429

to Vilnius Departure Dates Price 30 Nov; 7, 14 Dec £449

Bristol

Gatwick*

to Kaunas Departure Dates Price 14 Dec £499

to Vilnius Departure Dates Price 4, 11 Dec £459

Seville Christmas Markets

29 Nov; 13 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec

Hotel Don Paco – £519 –

29 Nov; 13 Dec

Hotel Don Paco –

Manchester Departure Dates Flamenco 29 Nov; 8, 13 Dec £459

Departure Dates Flamenco 29, 30 Nov; £419 7, 8, 13, 14 Dec

Novotel £508

Novotel £468

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

Novotel £508

to Vilnius Departure Dates Price 4, 11 Dec £449

Luton

Stansted

to Vilnius Departure Dates Price 30 Nov; £399 4, 7, 11, 14 Dec

to Vilnius Departure Dates Price 30 Nov; £419 4, 7, 11, 14 Dec

Single Room Supplement: £102 Flight Times: • Birmingham • Bristol • Doncaster • Gatwick • Leeds/Bradford • Luton • Stansted

Out: 19:10/23:55 - Ret: 16:55/17:55 Out: 15:40/20:30 - Ret: 20:55/21:50 Out: 19:25/23:55 - Ret: 18:00/18:55 Out: 09:25/16:20 - Ret: 13:30/16:45 Out: 16:05/20:55 - Ret: 11:55/12:50 Out: 08:30/13:10 - Ret: 20:00/21:00 Out: 18:35/23:15 - Ret: 17:20/18:10

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 25 minutes from Vilnius and 1 hour and 30 minutes from Kaunas. Please note*: The flight from Gatwick is indirect, you will be required to change aircraft en-route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru-checked to your final destination. The times shown indicate the departure time and arrival times and includes the wait time en-route.

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Departure Dates 29 Nov; 13 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec

Hotel Don Paco – £469 –

Departure Dates 29 Nov; 13 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec

Hotel Don Paco – £519 –

Single Room Supplement: Hotel Plaza Santa Lucia from £106, Hotel Don Paco from £122

Manchester Hotel Plaza Santa Lucia £429 – £449

Departure Dates 29 Nov; 13 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec

Hotel Don Paco – £499 –

Hotel Plaza Santa Lucia £459 – £479

Stansted

Glasgow Hotel Plaza Santa Lucia £479

Flight Times: • Birmingham Out: 20:20/23:50 - Ret: 18:00/19:45 • Bristol Out: 19:40/23:15 - Ret: 10:35/12:25 • Edinburgh Out: 08:00/12:00 - Ret: 18:15/20:20 • Gatwick Out: 08:20/11:45 - Ret: 16:10/17:50 • Glasgow Out: 08:45/12:40 - Ret: 06:30/08:40 • Heathrow Out: 08:00/11:25 - Ret: 17:40/19:25 • Leeds/Bradford Out: 08:25/12:15 - Ret: 16:45/18:45 • Liverpool Out: 11:15/14:40 - Ret: 08:45/10:40 • Luton Out: 08:15/11:40 - Ret: 18:40/20:20 • Manchester Out: 11:00/14:35 - Ret: 17:25/19:20 • Stansted Out: 08:30/12:00 - Ret: 15:35/17:15

Novotel £448

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Bristol Departure Dates

Departure Dates Flamenco 29, 30 Nov; £399 7, 8, 13, 14 Dec

Gatwick Hotel Plaza Santa Lucia £479 – £489

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 20 minutes.

Single Room Supplement: Hotel Flamenco £71, Novotel £112

Stansted

Novotel £488

Leeds/Bradford

Belfast Departure Dates

Novotel £538

Liverpool

Vilnius Christmas Markets Birmingham

Novotel £508

Leeds/Bradford

Departure Dates Flamenco 30 Nov; 7, 14 Dec £459

Out: 21:25/01:55 - Ret: 20:00/20:55 Out: 06:30/11:10 - Ret: 12:10/13:10 Out: 11:00/15:45 - Ret: 15:50/16:45 Out: 16:00/20:40 - Ret: 11:35/12:35 Out: 07:45/12:25 - Ret: 06:10/07:15 Out: 07:55/12:35 - Ret: 17:55/18:50 Out: 09:15/14:00 - Ret: 22:35/23:30 Out: 06:20/10:55 - Ret: 11:20/12:15

Luton

Heathrow

Departure Dates Flamenco 30 Nov; 7, 14 Dec £439

Flight Times: • Doncaster • East Midlands • Gatwick • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

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Glasgow

Gatwick

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Single Room Supplement: £94

Manchester

Novotel £508

Roomz – – £529 –

Out: 15:00/18:20 - Ret: 12:35/14:15 Out: 14:00/17:30 - Ret: 18:05/19:35 Out: 08:45/12:30 - Ret: 14:30/16:15 Out: 08:20/11:35 - Ret: 20:45/22:15 Out: 09:05/12:20 - Ret: 20:05/21:25 Out: 07:35/10:55 - Ret: 11:35/13:00 Out: 07:40/11:05 - Ret: 20:50/22:20 Out: 19:40/22:55 - Ret: 17:45/19:00

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Edinburgh

Doppio £459 £489 – £499

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Roomz – – –

Gatwick

Departure Dates Flamenco 29 Nov; 13 Dec £459

Roomz – – £589 –

Stansted

Doncaster

Departure Dates Flamenco 8 Dec £429

Doppio £519 £549 – £559

Luton Departure Dates 27 Nov 30 Nov 7 Dec

Riga Christmas Markets

Departure Dates Flamenco 8 Dec £439

Single Room Supplement: Hotel Doppio from £110, Hotel Roomz from £143

Manchester

Heathrow

Roomz – – –

Departure Dates & Prices

Vienna Christmas Market

Hotel Plaza Santa Lucia £479 – £489

Departure Dates 29 Nov; 13 Dec 2 Dec 9 Dec

Hotel Don Paco – £499 –

Hotel Plaza Santa Lucia £459 – £479

Flight Times: • Belfast • Bristol • Gatwick • Glasgow • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 16:45/20:45 - Ret: 21:20/23:30 Out: 06:35/10:10 - Ret: 10:45/12:40 Out: 06:45/10:45 - Ret: 11:15/13:10 Out: 18:50/23:05 - Ret: 16:00/18:25 Out: 08:15/12:15 - Ret: 20:40/22:45 Out: 07:20/11:15 - Ret: 11:50/13:10

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Please note: Your flight times may vary and will be confirmed with your final joining instructions.

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Departure Dates & Prices

Christmas & New Year Holidays Christmas in the Austrian Tyrol Birmingham to Munich Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £879

Edinburgh to Munich Departure Dates 22 Dec

Bristol to Munich Departure Dates 22 Dec

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Heathrow to Innsbruck Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £859

Gatwick to Innsbruck

Price £919

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £859

Christmas on the French Riviera

Out: 07:15/10:05 - Ret: 15:35/16:35 Out: 12:10/15:10 - Ret: 15:50/16:50 Out: 10:30/13:40 - Ret: 14:10/15:15 Out: 07:00/09:55 - Ret: 13:50/15:00 Out: 08:30/11:35 - Ret: 12:10/13:15

Single Room Supplement: £156

Gatwick

Luton

Stansted

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £959

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £819

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £839

Cardiff*

Liverpool

Newcastle*

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £959

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £849

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £959

Gatwick

Liverpool

Newcastle

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £659

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £619

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £659

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £679

Bristol

Glasgow

Luton

Stansted

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £659

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £699

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £619

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £649

Edinburgh

Leeds/Bradford

Manchester

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £699

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £679

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Cardiff • Gatwick • Liverpool • Luton • Newcastle • Stansted

Out: 06:15/11:25 - Ret: 12:15/16:50 Out: 06:00/11:25 - Ret: 12:15/16:55 Out: 07:25/10:30 - Ret: 16:30/17:30 Out: 20:30/21:35 - Ret: 18:35/19:55 Out: 17:20/20:25 - Ret: 20:35/21:40 Out: 06:00/11:25 - Ret: 12:15/16:45 Out: 07:55/10:55 - Ret: 16:35/17:35

Single Room Supplement: £152 Flight Times: • Birmingham Out: 09:45/13:00 - Ret: 13:55/15:25 • Bristol Out: 07:20/10:20 - Ret: 10:55/12:15 • Edinburgh Out: 06:30/10:10 - Ret: 11:15/13:15 • Gatwick Out: 07:30/10:35 - Ret: 12:30/13:50 • Glasgow Out: 13:30/17:15 - Ret: 12:15/14:20 • Leeds/Bradford Out: 11:00/14:30 - Ret: 13:30/15:15 • Liverpool Out: 17:30/10:55 - Ret: 16:05/17:40 • Luton Out: 07:05/10:15 - Ret: 11:30/12:55 • Manchester Out: 09:45/13:05 - Ret: 20:50/22:25 • Newcastle Out: 17:00/20:35 - Ret: 13:50/15:35 • Stansted Out: 08:15/11:30 - Ret: 13:55/15:25

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes. Please note*: The flights from these airports are indirect, you will be required to change aircraft en-route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru-checked to your final destination. The times shown indicate the departure time and arrival times and includes the wait time en-route.

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

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Bristol

Exeter

Liverpool

Southampton

Departure Monterey Pomme Hotel d’Or Dates 23 Dec £759 £957

Departure Monterey Pomme Hotel d’Or Dates 23 Dec £769 £967

Departure Monterey Pomme Hotel d’Or Dates 23 Dec £739 £937

Departure Monterey Pomme Hotel d’Or Dates 23 Dec £759 £957

East Midlands

Gatwick

Manchester

Departure Monterey Pomme Dates Hotel d’Or 23 Dec £819 £1,017

Departure Monterey Pomme Dates Hotel d’Or 23 Dec £699 £897

Departure Monterey Pomme Dates Hotel d’Or 23 Dec £769 £967

Ljubljana

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes from Innsbruck and two hours from Munich.

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Birmingham

Christmas in Jersey

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow

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Birmingham*

Christmas in Spain

Single Room Supplement: £88

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Verona

Single Room Supplement: Monterey Hotel £60, Pomme d’Or Hotel £90 Flight Times: • Bristol • East Midlands • Exeter • Gatwick • Liverpool • Manchester • Southampton

Out: 17:05/18:05 - Ret: 15:35/16:35 Out: 13:05/14:15 - Ret: 13:05/14:15 Out: 07:05/08:30 - Ret: 16:35/18:05 Out: 12:25/13:30 - Ret: 16:50/17:50 Out: 14:20/15:30 - Ret: 19:15/20:20 Out: 10:35/11:55 - Ret: 12:20/13:40 Out: 09:50/10:40 - Ret: 13:50/14:35

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 15 minutes.

Birmingham* Departure Dates 22 Dec

Gatwick Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £949

Cardiff* Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £799

Liverpool Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £949

Price £839

Departure Dates 20 Dec

Newcastle* Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £809

Birmingham

£949

Departure Dates 20 Dec 21 Dec

Luton

Bristol

Price £899 £909

Price £829

Price £849 £879

Departure Dates 20 Dec 21 Dec

Southend Price £849 £879

Leeds/Bradford Manchester Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £1,049 Departure Dates Price Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £1,059 20 Dec £969 Departure Dates 20 Dec 21 Dec

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £849

Stansted Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £869 21 Dec £879

Liverpool Departure Dates 20 Dec

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Cardiff • Gatwick • Liverpool • Luton • Newcastle • Stansted

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour 30 minutes.

Single Room Supplement: £181 Flight Times: • Belfast Out: 07:00/10:10 - Ret: 10:55/14:05 • Birmingham Out: 10:15/13:10 - Ret: 14:10/17:10 • Bristol Out: 07:55/10:30 - Ret: 11:00/13:45 • Gatwick Out: 06:30/09:20 - Ret: 09:50/12:45 • Leeds/Bradford Out: 09:35/12:45 - Ret: 13:30/16:40 • Liverpool Out: 06:40/09:30 - Ret: 10:00/13:05 • Luton Out: 07:35/10:25 - Ret: 10:35/13:30 • Manchester Out: 09:30/12:30 - Ret: 13:30/16:30 • Southend Out: 13:35/16:35 - Ret: 17:00/19:55 • Stansted Out: 09:00/11:50 - Ret: 17:35/20:30 Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

Price £909

Neuschwanstein Castle

Christmas in Lisbon & Estoril

Festive decorations, Nice

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Bristol

Gatwick

Luton

Stansted

Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £939

Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £899

Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £889

Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £869

Edinburgh

Liverpool

Manchester

Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £949

Departure Dates Price 20 Dec £929

Christmas in Andalucia

Supplements: Single Room from £170, Superior Room from £40

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Gatwick Price £899

Price

Stansted

Please note*: The flights from these airports are indirect. You will be required to change aircraft en-route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru-checked to your final destination. The times indicate the departure time and arrival times and includes the wait time en-route.

Christmas on the Algarve Belfast

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Luton Departure Dates 22 Dec

Departure Dates & Prices

Christmas on the Italian Riviera

Supplements: Single Room £228, Drinks with dinner £62 Flight Times: • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Liverpool • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 10:15/12:45 - Ret: 13:15/15:45 Out: 06:50/10:10 - Ret: 10:40/13:55 Out: 16:30/19:15 - Ret: 19:45/22:30 Out: 07:20/10:15 - Ret: 10:40/13:25 Out: 07:30/10:25 - Ret: 10:55/13:40 Out: 20:25/23:10 - Ret: 17:00/20:00 Out: 09:55/12:45 - Ret: 15:05/17:55

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

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Belfast

East Midlands

Leeds/Bradford

Manchester

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £859

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £849

Birmingham

Gatwick

Liverpool

Stansted

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £879

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £829

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £849

Bristol

Glasgow

Luton

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £849

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £799

Fairy-tale Christmas in Bavaria

Single Room Supplement: £177 Flight Times: • Belfast Out: 06:50/11:00 - Ret: 11:45/14:05 • Birmingham Out: 05:55/09:45 - Ret: 19:40/21:40 • Bristol Out: 06:35/10:10 - Ret: 21:05/22:55 • East Midlands Out: 06:10/10:00 - Ret: 15:45/17:45 • Gatwick Out: 06:45/10:40 - Ret: 21:10/23:00 • Glasgow Out: 07:00/11:20 - Ret: 20:05/22:35 • Leeds/Bradford Out: 10:00/14:00 - Ret: 15:00/17:10 • Liverpool Out: 09:45/13:40 - Ret: 19:35/21:40 • Luton Out: 06:50/10:50 - Ret: 20:55/22:50 • Manchester Out: 14:00/18:05 - Ret: 11:10/13:20 • Stansted Out: 07:20/11:15 - Ret: 15:35/17:35

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

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Birmingham

Edinburgh

Heathrow

Manchester

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £959

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £929

Bristol

Gatwick

Luton

Stansted

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £959

Departure Dates Price 22 Dec £929

Single Room Supplement: £125 Flight Times: • Birmingham • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 06:00/08:50 - Ret: 16:00/17:00 Out: 06:30/09:30 - Ret: 15:50/16:50 Out: 10:25/13:40 - Ret: 14:10/15:40 Out: 06:20/09:10 - Ret: 21:20/22:25 Out: 07:00/09:55 - Ret: 15:55/17:00 Out: 16:45/19:35 - Ret: 20:05/21:05 Out: 10:30/13:30 - Ret: 15:40/16:45 Out: 12:35/15:20 - Ret: 15:50/16:45

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 15 minutes.

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Departure Dates & Prices

Provence

Italian Dolomites

Château de Chantilly, France

Christmas at Château de Montvillargenne – Travel by Rail Departure Dates 23 Dec

Price UK Station £989 St Pancras International

Outbound 10:24/13:47

Destination Gare du Nord

Outbound 14:38/15:24

Destination Chantilly

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Return 12:58/13:23

Destination Gare du Nord

Return 15:07/16:39

Destination St Pancras

Single Room Supplement: £291 Transfer times: The transfer time from the station to your hotel is approximately 10 minutes.

Christmas at Château de Montvillargenne – Travel by Air Birmingham

Doncaster

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,019

Gatwick Departure Dates 23 Dec

Bristol

Edinburgh

Manchester

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,029

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,019

Cardiff

Exeter Price £999

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Southampton Price £999

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Christmas in the Italian Dolomites Birmingham to Verona Departure Dates 23 Dec

Price £899

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Price £889

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Gatwick Price £969

Edinburgh Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £969

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Price £839

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Price £869

Luton to Venice Departure Dates 23 Dec

Christmas in the Black Forest Bristol

Out: 06:35/09:05 - Ret: 19:05/19:20 Out: 16:10/18:30 - Ret: 21:20/21:35 Out: 09:10/11:30 - Ret: 12:40/13:00 Out: 10:25/13:00 - Ret: 10:00/10:30 Out: 16:30/19:20 - Ret: 14:55/15:50 Out: 07:25/09:50 - Ret: 13:10/13:35 Out: 09:45/12:05 - Ret: 19:30/19:40 Out: 08:45/11:20 - Ret: 15:00/15:35 Out: 07:50/10:05 - Ret: 17:45/18:05

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 40 minutes.

Price £999

Gatwick to Venice

Bristol to Venice Departure Dates 23 Dec

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Bristol • Cardiff • Doncaster • Edinburgh • Exeter • Gatwick • Manchester • Southampton

Price £989

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,019

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Heathrow Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £869

Price £979

Single Room Supplement: £130 Flight Times: • Birmingham • Bristol • Gatwick • Luton • Stansted

Out: 17:20/20:25 - Ret: 21:40/22:55 Out: 14:00/17:15 - Ret: 13:25/14:50 Out: 08:40/11:50 - Ret: 10:45/12:05 Out: 12:55/16:00 - Ret: 10:40/12:00 Out: 06:20/09:20 - Ret: 16:35/17:45

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours from Verona and three hours from Venice and Venice Treviso.

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Price £919

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Single Room Supplement: £291

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Stansted Price £919

Manchester Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £969

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Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £919

Single Room Supplement: £125 Flight Times: • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 12:15/14:50 - Ret: 15:15/16:00 Out: 12:30/15:35 - Ret: 16:00/17:00 Out: 08:10/10:50 - Ret: 17:00/17:35 Out: 11:50/14:30 - Ret: 15:40/16:25 Out: 12:25/15:00 - Ret: 15:30/16:15 Out: 12:25/15:15 - Ret: 15:40/16:35 Out: 14:40/17:10 - Ret: 17:35/18:15

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 45 minutes.

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Price UK Station £949 St Pancras International

Outbound 07:55/11:17

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Destination Paris

Outbound 12:37/15:17

Destination Avignon

Return 13:04/15:41

Destination Paris

Return 17:13/18:39

Destination St Pancras

Single Room Supplement: £265 Transfer times: The transfer time from the train station to your hotel is approximately 5 minutes.

Christmas in Provence – Travel by Air

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Birmingham*

Edinburgh*

Liverpool

Norwich*

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,149

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,179

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,029

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,119

Bristol*

Gatwick

Manchester*

Stansted

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,129

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,019

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,149

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Price £999

Cardiff*

Leeds/Bradford*

Newcastle*

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,149

Departure Dates Price 23 Dec £1,129

Christmas on Lake Bled Bristol to Venice Departure Dates 22 Dec

Gatwick to Venice Departure Dates 22 Dec

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £759

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Christmas in Malta Hotel Santana £779

Dolmen Resort £920

Hotel Santana £829

Dolmen Resort £952

Hotel Santana £779

Departure Dates 21 Dec

Hotel Santana £789

Hotel Santana £739

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Hotel Santana £789

Dolmen Resort £912

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Hotel Santana £739

Hotel Santana £699

Dolmen Resort £862

Departure Dates 21 Dec

Hotel Santana £739

Dolmen Resort £862

Stansted Dolmen Resort £930

Departure Dates 21 Dec

Hotel Santana £769

Dolmen Resort £892

Dolmen Resort £862

Hotel Santana £789

Supplements: Hotel Santana Single Room from £98, Dolmen Resort Hotel Single Room £133, Hotel Santana Superior Room £29, Dolmen Resort Hotel Sea View Room £48 Flight Times: • Birmingham • Bournemouth • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Liverpool • Luton • Manchester • Southend • Stansted

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Out: 10:00/14:20 - Ret: 07:05/09:35 Out: 14:10/18:25 - Ret: 18:50/21:15 Out: 08:00/12:25 - Ret: 12:50/15:25 Out: 06:35/11:25 - Ret: 11:50/14:50 Out: 07:15/11:35 - Ret: 12:15/14:35 Out: 14:00/18:25 - Ret: 18:50/21:35 Out: 13:20/17:40 - Ret: 18:05/20:35 Out: 07:30/12:05 - Ret: 12:30/15:10 Out: 13:40/17:55 - Ret: 18:40/21:05 Out: 16:50/21:05 - Ret: 21:30/23:55

Dolmen Resort £930

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Dolmen Resort £933

Gatwick Departure Dates 28 Dec

Out: 08:55/12:10 - Ret: 16:45/18:10 Out: 09:30/12:40 - Ret: 18:50/20:00 Out: 08:50/12:00 - Ret: 18:50/21:55 Out: 06:05/09:15 - Ret: 10:05/11:25 Out: 11:05/14:10 - Ret: 10:40/11:55

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 40 minutes from Ljubljana and three hours from Venice.

Manchester

Edinburgh Hotel Santana £749

Flight Times: • Bristol • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Stansted

Luton Departure Dates 21 Dec

New Year in Malta Departure Dates 28 Dec

Supplements: Single Room £217

Southend

Liverpool

Dolmen Resort £920

Edinburgh Departure Dates 21 Dec

Price £749

Gatwick

East Midlands Departure Dates 22 Dec

Please note*: The flights from these airports are indirect, you will be required to change aircraft en-route, where there will be a short wait for your next flight. Your luggage will be thru-checked to your final destination. The times shown indicate the departure time and arrival times and includes the wait time en-route.

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Bournemouth Departure Dates 21 Dec

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £749

Birmingham Departure Dates 22 Dec

Stansted to Ljubljana

Luton to Ljubljana

Price £729

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately two hours and 45 minutes.

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Heathrow to Venice

Price £759

Flight Times: • Birmingham Out: 06:15/11:25 - Ret: 17:05/21:10 • Bristol Out: 06:15/11:25 - Ret: 17:05/21:45 • Cardiff Out: 06:00/11:25 - Ret: 17:05/21:30 • Edinburgh Out: 05:50/11:25 - Ret: 17:05/22:05 • Gatwick Out: 07:25/10:30 - Ret: 16:30/17:30 • Leeds/Bradford Out: 06:10/11:25 - Ret: 17:05/21:55 • Liverpool Out: 06:25/09:40 - Ret: 18:35/19:55 • Manchester Out: 05:55/11:25 - Ret: 17:05/22:00 • Newcastle Out: 06:00/11:25 - Ret: 17:05/22:10 • Norwich Out: 06:15/11:25 - Ret: 17:05/21:10 • Stansted Out: 07:55/10:55 - Ret: 16:35/17:35

Departure Dates 28 Dec

Hotel Santana £709

Stansted Dolmen Resort £893

Departure Dates 28 Dec

Hotel Santana £719

Dolmen Resort £903

Manchester Dolmen Resort £883

Departure Dates 28 Dec

Hotel Santana £749

Dolmen Resort £933

Supplements: Hotel Santana Single Supplement £82, Dolmen Resort Hotel Single Supplement £95, Hotel Santana Superior Room £20, Dolmen Resort Hotel Sea View Room £34 Flight Times: • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

Out: 06:15/11:25 - Ret: 11:50/14:50 Out: 07:15/11:35 - Ret: 12:15/14:35 Out: 13:20/17:40 - Ret: 18:05/20:35 Out: 07:30/12:05 - Ret: 12:30/15:10 Out: 16:50/21:05 - Ret: 21:30/23:55

Christmas & New Year in Malta This extended break includes:

• Explore historic capital Valletta • Visit the ancient ‘Three Cities’ and historic Mdina • Discover Rabat and Mosta’s ‘miracle church’ • 12 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfasat accommodation at the three-star superior Hotel Santana in Qawra • Traditional Christmas dinner and festive entertainment in your hotel • New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with live music and entertainment in your chosen hotel • Return flights to Malta

Edinburgh Departure Dates 21 Dec

Hotel Santana £1,099

Luton Dolmen Resort £1,406

Departure Dates 21 Dec

Gatwick Departure Dates 21 Dec

Hotel Santana £1,059

Dolmen Resort £1,366

Stansted Dolmen Resort £1,366

Departure Dates 21 Dec

Hotel Santana £1,089

Dolmen Resort £1,396

Supplements: Hotel Santana Single Room £179, Dolmen Resort Hotel Single Room £228, Hotel Santana Superior Room £49, Dolmen Resort Hotel Sea View Room £82 Flight Times: • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Stansted

Out: 06:35/11:25 - Ret: 11:50/14:50 Out: 07:15/11:35 - Ret: 12:15/14:35 Out: 13:20/17:40 - Ret: 18:05/20:35 Out: 16:50/21:05 - Ret: 21:30/23:55

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Please contact us or see our website for further details.

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160 7922

Departure Dates & Prices

Christmas in Provence – Travel by Rail

Departure Dates & Prices

Christmas in Cyprus page 32 Bristol Departure Dates 22 Dec

Hotel Veronica £799

Gatwick St George Hotel £913

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Edinburgh Departure Dates 22 Dec

Hotel Veronica £769

Hotel Veronica £749

St George Hotel £863

Departure Dates 22 Dec

St George Hotel £873

Departure Dates 22 Dec

St George Hotel £788

Departure Dates 29 Dec

Luton

St George Hotel £883

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Supplements: Hotel Veronica Single Supplement £119, St George Hotel Single Supplement £114, St George Hotel Side Sea View Room £19, St George Hotel Sea View Room £38

Manchester Hotel Veronica £769

St George Hotel £883

Flight Times: • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Stansted

Hotel Veronica £759

St George Hotel £873

Out: 12:15/18:45 - Ret: 19:25/22:35 Out: 10:55/17:50 - Ret: 18:30/21:55 Out: 07:10/13:40 - Ret: 14:20/17:20 Out: 11:20/17:50 - Ret: 18:30/21:30 Out: 11:40/18:25 - Ret: 19:05/22:15 Out: 09:45/16:10 - Ret: 06:10/09:10

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

New Year in Cyprus page 38 Bristol Departure Dates 29 Dec

Hotel Veronica £759

Luton St George Hotel £838

Departure Dates 29 Dec

St George Hotel £788

Departure Dates 29 Dec

Gatwick Departure Dates 29 Dec

Hotel Veronica £709

Supplements: Hotel Veronica Single Supplement £85, St George Hotel Single Supplement £82, St George Hotel Side Sea View Room £13, St George Hotel Sea View Room £27

Stansted

Hotel Veronica £709

St George Hotel £788

Flight Times: • Bristol • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Manchester Hotel Veronica £729

St George Hotel £808

Out: 12:15/18:45 - Ret: 15:15/18:20 Out: 07:10/13:40 - Ret: 14:20/17:20 Out: 11:20/17:50 - Ret: 18:30/21:30 Out: 11:40/18:25 - Ret: 18:30/21:30 Out: 09:45/16:10 - Ret: 06:10/09:10

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

Christmas & New Year in Cyprus This extended break includes:

• A guided tour of ancient Paphos • A visit to the – sometimes – snowcapped Troödos Mountains • Free time to enjoy Paphos • 12 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Veronica in Paphos • Gala Dinner on Christmas Eve • Festive Christmas Dinner with music and entertainment • Gala Dinner on New Year’s Eve • Return flights to Cyprus

Please contact us or see our website for further details.

Bristol Departure Dates 22 Dec

Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 22 Dec £999

Pia Bella Hotel £1,047

Edinburgh to Paphos Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 22 Dec £969

Pia Bella Hotel £1,017

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 29 Dec £959

Pia Bella Hotel £989

Edinburgh to Paphos Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 29 Dec £929

Pia Bella Hotel £959

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Hotel Veronica £939

Hotel Veronica £959

St George Hotel £1,153

Stansted St George Hotel £1,133

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Hotel Veronica £939

St George Hotel £1,133

Luton Departure Dates 22 Dec

Hotel Veronica £939

Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 22 Dec £899

Pia Bella Hotel £947

Pia Bella Hotel £987

Liverpool to Larnaca Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 22 Dec £939

Out: 12:15/18:45 - Ret: 19:25/22:35 Out: 07:10/13:40 - Ret: 14:20/17:20 Out: 11:20/17:50 - Ret: 18:30/21:30 Out: 11:40/18:25 - Ret: 19:05/22:15 Out: 09:45/16:10 - Ret: 06:10/09:10

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes.

Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 22 Dec £969

Pia Bella Hotel £1,017

Stansted to Larnaca Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 22 Dec £899

Pia Bella Hotel £947

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes from Larnaca and two hours and 40 minutes from Paphos.

Supplements: Altinkaya Hotel Single Supplement £84, Altinkaya Hotel Main Building Room £21, Pia Bella Hotel Single Supplement £116, Pia Bella Hotel Superior Room £32 Flight Times: • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Liverpool • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 12:15/18:45 - Ret: 19:25/22:35 Out: 10:55/17:50 - Ret: 18:30/21:55 Out: 13:00/19:35 - Ret: 20:15/23:20 Out: 11:40/18:20 - Ret: 19:30/22:25 Out: 13:05/19:55 - Ret: 20:35/23:55 Out: 11:40/18:25 - Ret: 19:05/22:15 Out: 14:30/21:00 - Ret: 10:30/13:30

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Heathrow to Larnaca Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 29 Dec £899

Pia Bella Hotel £987

Manchester to Paphos

Gatwick to Larnaca Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 29 Dec £889

Flight Times: • Bristol • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

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Heathrow to Larnaca Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 22 Dec £939

Supplements: Hotel Veronica Single Supplement £204, St George Hotel Single Supplement £196, St George Hotel Side Sea View Room £33, St George Hotel Sea View Room £65

St George Hotel £1,133

Gatwick to Larnaca

New Year in Northern Cyprus Bristol to Paphos

St George Hotel £1,183

Gatwick

Christmas in Northern Cyprus Bristol to Paphos

Hotel Veronica £989

Manchester

Pia Bella Hotel £929

Liverpool to Larnaca Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 29 Dec £899

Pia Bella Hotel £929

Manchester to Paphos Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 29 Dec £929

Pia Bella Hotel £959

Stansted to Larnaca Departure Altinkaya Dates Hotel 29 Dec £889

Pia Bella Hotel £919

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes from Larnaca and two hours and 40 minutes from Paphos.

Supplements: Altinkaya Hotel Single Supplement £84, Altinkaya Hotel Main Building Room £21, Pia Bella Hotel Single Supplement £95, Pia Bella Hotel Superior Room £32 Flight Times: • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Liverpool • Manchester • Stansted

Christmas & New Year in Northern Cyprus This extended break includes:

• A half day tour of Kyrenia • Visit Bellapais and see St Hilarion’s ‘fairy-tale’ fortress • Visit ancient Salamis and Famagusta • Christmas Eve Dinner and festive Christmas Day lunch • A New Year’s Eve celebration dinner • 14 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at your chosen hotel • Return flights to Larnaca or Paphos

Please contact us or see our website for further details.

Bristol to Paphos

Heathrow to Larnaca

Stansted to Larnaca

Departure Altinkaya Pia Bella Dates Hotel Hotel 22 Dec £1,329 £1,391

Departure Altinkaya Pia Bella Dates Hotel Hotel 22 Dec £1,279 £1,341

Departure Altinkaya Pia Bella Dates Hotel Hotel 22 Dec £1,269 £1,331

Edinburgh to Paphos

Liverpool to Larnaca

Departure Altinkaya Pia Bella Dates Hotel Hotel 22 Dec £1,299 £1,361

Departure Altinkaya Pia Bella Dates Hotel Hotel 22 Dec £1,279 £1,341

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 30 minutes from Larnaca and two hours and 40 minutes from Paphos.

Gatwick to Larnaca

Manchester to Paphos

Departure Altinkaya Pia Bella Dates Hotel Hotel 22 Dec £1,269 £1,331

Departure Altinkaya Pia Bella Dates Hotel Hotel 22 Dec £1,299 £1,361

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Supplements: Altinkaya Hotel Single Supplement £168, Altinkaya Hotel Main Building Room £42, Pia Bella Hotel Single Supplement £211, Pia Bella Hotel Superior Room £64 Flight Times: • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Liverpool • Manchester • Stansted

Departure Dates & Prices

Kyrenia Harbour, Cyprus

Verona, Italy

Christmas on Lake Garda

Camara de Lobos, Madeira

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Birmingham to Milan Malpensa

Gatwick to Verona

Manchester to Milan Malpensa

Departure Dates Europa Savoy Palace 22 Dec £829 £898

Departure Dates Europa Savoy Palace 22 Dec £749 £818

Departure Dates Europa Savoy Palace 22 Dec £779 £848

Bristol to Milan Bergamo

Glasgow to Milan Malpensa

Stansted to Milan Bergamo

Departure Dates Europa Savoy Palace 22 Dec £809 £878

Departure Dates Europa Savoy Palace 22 Dec £779 £848

Departure Dates Europa Savoy Palace 22 Dec £749 £818

Edinburgh to Milan Malpensa

Luton to Milan Malpensa

Departure Dates Europa Savoy Palace 22 Dec £779 £848

Departure Dates Europa Savoy Palace 22 Dec £749 £818

Transfer times: The transfer time to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Milan Bergamo and three hours from Milan Malpensa.

New Year on Lake Garda Birmingham to Milan Malpensa Departure Dates 27 Dec

Price £1,069

Edinburgh to Milan Malpensa Departure Dates 27 Dec

Price £1,029

Departure Dates 27 Dec

Price £999

Luton to Milan Malpensa Departure Dates 27 Dec

Price £999

Manchester to Milan Malpensa Departure Dates 27 Dec

Birmingham

to Milan Malpensa Departure Price Dates 22 Dec £1,439

Edinburgh

to Milan Malpensa Departure Price Dates 22 Dec £1,399

Price £1,029

Stansted to Milan Bergamo Departure Dates 27 Dec

Christmas & New Year on Lake Garda • A scenic Lake Garda boat trip • 11 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Europa in Riva del Garda • A four-course Christmas Eve Dinner • A Christmas Day turkey lunch • A five-course New Year’s Eve Dinner, with traditional panettone and live music • A glass of sparkling wine on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve • Return flights to Italy

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Bristol • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Glasgow • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 06:45/09:50 - Ret: 10:30 /11:35 Out: 16:15/19:20 - Ret: 16:15 /17:20 Out: 09:40/13:00 - Ret: 17:20/18:55 Out: 06:10/09:15 - Ret: 09:45/10:50 Out: 17:50/21:20 - Ret: 07:45/09:20 Out: 06:50/09:50 - Ret: 20:55/21:55 Out: 11:30/14:45 - Ret: 15:25/16:35 Out: 08:05/11:00 - Ret: 14:25/15:35

Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

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Gatwick to Verona

This extended break includes:

Single Room Supplement: Hotel Europa £120, Hotel Savoy Palace £87

Gatwick

to Verona Departure Price Dates 22 Dec £1,369

Luton

to Milan Malpensa Departure Price Dates 22 Dec £1,369

Price £999

Single Room Supplement: £109 Flight Times: • Birmingham • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 06:45/09:50 - Ret: 10:30/11:35 Out: 13:50/17:15 - Ret: 11:45/13:20 Out: 06:10/09:15 - Ret: 09:45/10:50 Out: 06:50/09:50 - Ret: 20:55/21:55 Out: 11:30/14:45 - Ret: 15:25/16:35 Out: 08:05/11:00 - Ret: 14:25/15:35

Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Milan Bergamo and three hours from Milan Malpensa.

Manchester

to Milan Malpensa Departure Price Dates 22 Dec £1,399

Stansted

to Milan Bergamo Departure Price Dates 22 Dec £1,369

Single Room Supplement: £228 Flight Times: • Birmingham • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 06:45/09:50 - Ret: 10:30 /11:35 Out: 09:40/13:00 - Ret: 11:45/13:20 Out: 06:10/09:15 - Ret: 09:45/10:50 Out: 06:50/09:50 - Ret: 20:55/21:55 Out: 11:30/14:45 - Ret: 15:25/16:35 Out: 08:05/11:00 - Ret: 14:25/15:35

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour from Verona, two hours from Milan Bergamo and three hours from Milan Malpensa.

Please contact us or see our website for further details.

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160 7922

Departure Dates & Prices

All-Inclusive Christmas on Lake Como Birmingham Departure Dates 22 Dec

Gatwick Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £989

Edinburgh Departure Dates 22 Dec

Luton Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £899

Glasgow Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £939

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Price £899

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Departure Dates 27 Dec

£899

Manchester Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £939

Gatwick

Price £1,059

Departure Dates 27 Dec

Edinburgh Departure Dates 27 Dec

Price

Departure Dates 27 Dec

Price £999

Price £1,029

Price £999

Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

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Supplements: Single Room from £141, Lake View Room £82 Flight Times: • Birmingham • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Price £1,029

Stansted Departure Dates 27 Dec

Out: 06:45/09:50 - Ret: 10:30/11:35 Out: 09:40/13:00 - Ret: 17:20/18:55 Out: 07:00/10:00 - Ret: 16:25/17:20 Out: 17:50/21:20 - Ret: 07:45/09:20 Out: 06:50/09:50 - Ret: 20:55/21:55 Out: 11:30/14:45 - Ret: 15:25/16:35 Out: 08:45/11:40 - Ret: 21:35/22:30

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and thirty minutes.

£939

Manchester

Luton Departure Dates 27 Dec

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Glasgow • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Price

New Year on Lake Como – All-Inclusive Birmingham

Supplements: Single Room from £118, Lake View Room £71

Stansted

Out: 06:45/09:50 - Ret: 10:30/11:35 Out: 13:50/17:15 - Ret: 11:45/13:20 Out: 07:00/10:00 - Ret: 16:25/17:20 Out: 06:50/09:50 - Ret: 20:55/21:55 Out: 11:30/14:45 - Ret: 15:25/16:35 Out: 18:10/21:10 - Ret: 21:35/22:30

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and thirty minutes. Please note: Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Price £999

All-Inclusive Christmas & New Year on Lake Como This extended break includes:

• Discover idyllic Bellagio • Visit Como Town Christmas Market and Magic Light Festival • Visit stylish Swiss Lugano • A Lake Como cruise on Christmas Day • 11 nights all-inclusive accommodation in the three-star Hotel Britannia Excelsior in Cadenabbia-Griante on Lake Como • A six-course Christmas Day turkey lunch • A six-course New Year’s Eve dinner with music and fireworks • Return flights to Milan

Birmingham Departure Dates 22 Dec

Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £1,619

Edinburgh Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £1,539

Manchester Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £1,569

Gatwick Departure Dates 22 Dec

Supplements: Single Room from £260, Lake View Room £152

Luton

Price £1,569

Stansted Departure Dates 22 Dec

Price £1,539

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 06:45/09:50 - Ret: 10:30/11:35 Out: 09:40/13:00 - Ret: 11:45/13:20 Out: 07:00/10:00 - Ret: 16:25/17:20 Out: 06:50/09:50 - Ret: 20:55/21:55 Out: 11:30/14:45 - Ret: 15:25/16:35 Out: 08:45/11:40 - Ret: 21:35/22:30

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and thirty minutes. Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable.

Please contact us or see our website for further details.

Christmas in Madeira

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Birmingham Departure Dates Orquidea 21 Dec £1,079

Raga £1,189

Manchester Vidamar £1,512

Departure Dates Orquidea 21 Dec £1,059

Gatwick Departure Dates Orquidea 21 Dec £1,049

Raga £1,159

Vidamar £1,482

Departure Dates Orquidea 21 Dec £1,199

Raga £1,499

Vidamar £1,632

Manchester

Orquidea Vidamar £1,589 £2,002

Departure Dates 28 Dec

Gatwick Departure Dates 28 Dec

Raga £1,339

Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Raga £1,529

Orquidea Vidamar £1,569 £1,982

Stansted

Orquidea Vidamar £1,559 £1,972

Departure Dates 28 Dec

Raga £1,689

Orquidea Vidamar £1,699 £2,112

Supplements: Hotel Orquidea Single Room £143, Hotel Raga Single Room £177, Hotel Vidamar Single Room £277, Hotel Orquidea Half-Board per person £154 Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Christmas & New Year in Madeira This extended break includes:

• A tour of island capital Funchal • See the city’s Botanical Gardens • Time to explore Eastern and Western Madeira • 14 nights’ accommodation at your chosen hotel • A festive lunch on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve Dinner • See Funchal’s New Year’s Eve fireworks • Return flights to Funchal

Please contact us or see our website for further details.

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Gatwick • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 11:00/14:50 - Ret: 15:50/19:50 Out: 07:10/10:55 - Ret: 11:40/15:25 Out: 14:50/18:50 - Ret: 19:25/23:25 Out: 09:45/13:25 - Ret: 14:25/18:15

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Birmingham Raga £1,539

Vidamar £1,492

Stansted

New Year in Madeira Departure Dates 28 Dec

Raga £1,169

Supplements: Hotel Orquidea Single Room £177, Hotel Raga Single Room £177, Hotel Vidamar Single Room £299, Hotel Orquidea Half-Board per person £154

Birmingham Departure Dates 21 Dec

Raga £1,999

Orquidea Vidamar £2,059 £2,954

Gatwick Departure Dates 21 Dec

Raga £1,959

Orquidea Vidamar £1,999 £2,894

Manchester Departure Dates 21 Dec

Raga £1,969

Orquidea Vidamar £2,029 £2,924

Stansted Departure Dates 21 Dec

Raga £2,109

Orquidea Vidamar £2,159 £3,054

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Supplements: Hotel Orquidea Single Room £285, Hotel Raga Single Room £353, Hotel Vidamar Single Room £576, Hotel Orquidea Half-Board per person £308 Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes. Flight Times: • Birmingham • Gatwick • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 11:00/14:50 - Ret: 15:50/19:50 Out: 07:10/10:55 - Ret: 11:40/15:25 Out: 14:50/18:50 - Ret: 19:25/23:25 Out: 09:45/13:25 - Ret: 14:25/18:15

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Gatwick • Manchester • Stansted

Out: 11:00/14:50 - Ret: 15:50/19:50 Out: 07:10/10:55 - Ret: 11:40/15:25 Out: 14:50/18:50 - Ret: 19:25/23:25 Out: 09:45/13:25 - Ret: 14:25/18:15

Flight times Outbound Return Gatwick Sat, 1 Dec 07:10/11:40 19:00/21:20 East Midlands Sun, 2 Dec 07:00/11:00 19:10/21:10 Humberside Sat, 8 Dec 07:00/10:45 19:00/21:15 Cardiff Sun, 9 Dec 07:00/11:20 19:00/21:40 Liverpool Sat, 15 Dec 07:00/11:30 19:00/21:25 Bournemouth Sun, 16 Dec 07:00/11:40 19:10/21:15 Durham Tees Valley Mon, 17 Dec 07:00/10:30 19:00/21:20 Stansted Tues, 18 Dec 07:00/11:10 19:00/21:10 Exeter Wed, 19 Dec 07:00/11:30 19:00/21:30 Norwich Thu, 20 Dec 07:00/11:10 19:10/21:10 Birmingham Fri, 21 Dec 07:10/11:30 19:10/21:30 Leeds/Bradford Sat, 22 Dec 07:00/11:20 19:00/21:20 Glasgow Sun, 23 Dec 07:00/11:15 19:00/21:00 Departure Dates

Departure Airport

Prices Adult Child £569 £519 £569 £519 £569 £519 £569 £519 £569 £519 £569 £519 £569 £519 £569 £519 £569 £519 £599 £559 £569 £519 £569 £519 £569 £519

Child price: To qualify for the child price, the child must be travelling with one full paying adult. Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to Santa’s Village is approximately 10 minutes.

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Dietary requirements: Due to the remoteness of the location, it is not possible to fulfil any special dietary requirements. Therefore, we would recommend that should you or any of your party suffer from any allergies, your own supply of foodstuffs should be brought for the day. Suitability: Unfortunately, there are no special care facilities for disabled or severely ill guests at the Pajala Centre, and the transfer coaches do not have special wheelchair access. We would ask that any severely disabled guests are

accompanied by their qualified helpers. This trip is not recommended for infants due to the severe cold weather. Flight delays: It will be our policy, in the event of a delay longer than three hours from the scheduled departure time, to make a full refund of all monies paid and to offer – if possible – an alternative date. Where the delay is less than three hours, we will endeavour to delay the return flight and operate a delayed timetable.

Festive Rhine River Cruises Christmas Markets Rhine River Cruise Birmingham Departure Dates 5 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec

Price £589 £609 £609 £569

Bristol Departure Dates 5, 8 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec

Edinburgh Price £609 £629 £619 £589

Departure Dates 5, 8 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec

Christmas Rhine River Cruise Birmingham Departure Dates 23 Dec

Price £869

Birmingham

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Bristol Departure Dates Price 27 Dec £559

Birmingham

Flight Times: • Birmingham • Bristol • Edinburgh • Heathrow • London City • Manchester • Stansted

Bristol Departure Dates Price 30 Dec £739

Out: 09:00/11:35 - Ret: 16:40/17:15 Out: 06:40/09:20 - Ret: 15:00/15:40 Out: 12:30/15:20 - Ret: 16:25/17:20 Out: 08:30/11:05 - Ret: 17:00/17:45 Out: 10:05/12:30 - Ret: 17:15/19:40 Out: 15:15/18:15 - Ret: 13:55/14:50 Out: 08:00/10:35 - Ret: 18:50/19:25

London City

Price £569 £589 £579 £549

Departure Dates 5 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec

Manchester

Price £569 £589 £579 £549

Departure Dates 5, 8 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec

Price £589 £609 £599 £569

Stansted Departure Dates 5, 8 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec

Price £539 £559 £549 £519

Heathrow

Price £879

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Manchester

Price £909

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Stansted

Price £859

Departure Dates 23 Dec

Price £809

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Edinburgh Departure Dates Price 27 Dec £539

New Year Rhine River Cruise Departure Dates Price 30 Dec £729

Departure Dates 5, 8 Dec 11 Dec 14 Dec 17 Dec

Edinburgh Price £879

Betwixtmas Rhine River Cruise Departure Dates Price 27 Dec £539

Heathrow

Price £589 £609 £599 £569

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Bristol Departure Dates 23 Dec

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Heathrow Departure Dates Price 27 Dec £519

Manchester Departure Dates Price 27 Dec £539

Stansted Departure Dates Price 27 Dec £489

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Departure Dates Price 30 Dec £739

Heathrow Departure Dates Price 30 Dec £719

Manchester Departure Dates Price 30 Dec £719

Stansted Departure Dates Price 30 Dec £669

Supplements: Classic Lower from £30, Standard Promenade from £60, Classic Promenade from £90, Single Cabin Promenade from £135 Transfer times: The transfer time from the airport to the ship is approximately one hour 30 minutes.

Lapland

Koblenz

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Departure Dates & Prices

Lapland Santa Experience Day Trip

Holiday Essentials & Travel Insurance

Holiday Essentials Before you go Passports & Visas

You will need a full 10-year British passport (valid for a further three months on return to the UK) for all European holidays featured in this brochure. Children require their own passport. The Passport Office may be contacted on 0300 222 0000. British Citizens do not require visas to enter Europe. Citizens of other countries should contact the embassy of the country they are travelling to for clarification. Newmarket cannot accept responsibility for entry or travel being refused due to the failure on the part of any customer to produce correct documentation.

Health & holiday insurance

If you have any concerns, or if you have suffered from a serious medical condition recently, it is suggested that you consult your GP about your fitness to travel about 12 weeks prior to your holiday departure date. We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. No inoculations are required for travel within Europe, and standards of health care are good or excellent at all our destinations. Travel insurance can play an essential part in ensuring you enjoy peace of mind during your holiday. We strongly recommend that everyone travelling abroad with Newmarket has travel insurance. We offer our customers good-value, comprehensive travel insurance as detailed in the section below.

Money matters

Credit cards and debit cards are accepted virtually everywhere, but don’t forget to inform your bank if you intend to use ‘cash-point’ machines while away. Take some cash for use on arrival – we normally find the best rates are available at the Post Office, supermarkets and online. We also recommend a Pre-paid Money Travel Card - a cheap and safe way to spend money abroad.

Your Journey UK Holidays

Your airline requires valid photo identification which must be either a valid passport or a valid European Economic Area (EEA) driving licence with photo presented by an EEA national. Children under 16 require their own passport unless they are included on the passport of the parent with whom they are travelling. If you are in any doubt, please contact your airline, as we cannot accept liability if you are refused travel or entry because of invalid documents.

Luggage

For details of hold luggage allowances, please see page 6. Weight and dimension limits will apply, and vary between airlines. We will send you up-to-date information about your hold and hand baggage allowance just prior to your departure. Keep your passport, important documents and medication in your hand luggage.

On holiday

Service with a smile

Our friendly, experienced tour managers will meet you in the arrivals area of the airport and show you to your transport. They will usually accompany you to your accommodation. All our

tour managers have a passion for the country you are visiting and will have good knowledge of the local language, and will be able to assist with any questions you may have.

Hotels

We’re proud of the hotels used throughout our holidays, all of which are carefully selected. On occasions, for operational reasons, we have to use alternative properties, which will be advised in advance with your joining instructions. These will always be of at least the same standard and in similar locations.

Optional excursions

All our optional excursions are subject to a minimum number of participants. In the unlikely event that that minimum numbers are not reached and the tour is cancelled, your payment will be returned in full. If minimum numbers are not met, your tour manager will inform you as soon as possible.

Shopping

Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve, re-opening on 27 December.

Tipping

A gratuity is an accepted form of appreciation and works differently from country to country. At the end of the day, do use your own discretion to tip for good service and do rely on the tour manager for advice. It’s also customary to tip your tour manager if service is good!

Smoking

As is the case at home, smoking in public spaces is pretty much outlawed across Europe. Regular stops will be made for your comfort en route. The vast majority of hotels now have no or very few smoking rooms. In general, smoking outside is acceptable.

Travel Insurance Peace of Mind

The Cover –

reservation. It is the full terms and conditions of the policy.

Travel insurance can play an essential part in ensuring you are able to enjoy every moment of your time on holiday, without worrying what might happen should bad luck befall you. Hence, we strongly recommend that everyone travelling abroad with Newmarket has travel insurance. This must be either the Newmarket Travel Insurance policy underwritten by AWP P&C SA and administered in the UK by Allianz Global Assistance, or an alternative travel insurance policy. The Newmarket travel insurance policy is only available to UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man residents and English law will apply.

Significant Health Exclusions; Health Declaration The policy does not cover any claim arising from a medical condition for which, at the time of taking out the policy, an insured person:

Excess Waiver Insurance

• Is being prescribed regular medication; or

The Premium

The Cover –

• Is awaiting treatment or the results of any tests or investigations; or

Main Features; Limits/Excesses applicable The policy provides cover for: • Personal Accident – up to £15,000 • Overseas Emergency Medical and Associated Expenses – up to £5 million (less £70 excess) where applicable • Cancellation or Curtailment Charges – up to the cost of the holiday (less maximum excess of £70) • Abandonment of the holiday – up to the cost of the holiday (less £70 excess) • Personal Possessions – up to £1,000 in total (less £70 excess) including up to £500 for valuables • Delayed Personal Possessions – up to £75 • Personal Money – up to £250 (less £70 excess) • Loss of Passport – up to £250 • Missed Departure – up to £800 • Personal Liability – up to £1 million • Legal Expenses – up to £10,000

• Has received treatment for or had a consultation with a doctor or hospital specialist in the past 12 months; or • Is being referred to, treated by or under the care of a doctor or a hospital specialist; or

• Has been diagnosed with or treated for cancer in the last 5 years unless the condition(s) has (have) been declared, and accepted in writing. Please call the confidential medical line on 0330 123 3702 if you need to declare a medical condition, if you develop a medical condition after the policy was issued, if your existing medical condition changes after the policy was issued or if you are unsure whether a medical condition needs to be declared or not. This helpline will be able to tell you whether or not cover can be provided for your medical condition(s). You do not have to declare minor ailments e.g. hay fever, colds/flu, ear infections, dental treatment if you have had no further problems since or if you have been advised by your doctor that it is safe to travel. An additional premium may be payable.

The Policy Document This will be sent to you with your confirmation of

If an excess applies, you can avoid this being deducted from a successful claim by taking out optional Excess Waiver Insurance in addition to the policy. The cost of the policy is £9.00 for adults (2-3 days) £11.00 (4-9 days) for UK & NORTHERN IRELAND breaks; £27.00 (5-9 days), £35.00 (10-15 days), £55.00 (16-29 days) for EUROPEAN BREAKS; £65.00 (1-8 days), £85.00 (9-21 days) for USA, CANADA & WORLDWIDE BREAKS. The cost of Excess Waiver Insurance is £10.00 for each person aged 2 or over at the date of travel. All premiums are inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax at the current rate. You must pay all applicable premiums at the time of booking and cover starts from the moment we receive these monies. If you are travelling abroad with us, we will automatically add the cost of the policy to your invoice if, at the time of booking, you do not provide us with the required information about an alternative policy. The cost of our travel insurance policy is slightly higher for customers aged 70-79, and for those over 80. Please see online or call us for exact prices

Cancellation Rights If your cover does not meet your requirements, please return the documentation within 14 days of receipt and your premium will be refunded in full unless you have travelled made a claim or intend to make a claim.

Making a complaint The policy contains a complaints procedure which tells you what steps you can take if you wish to make a complaint.

Newmarket Holidays Limited are Appointed Representatives of Leisureworld (GB) Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register No. 749920) Newmarket Holidays Limited are registered in England & Wales No. 022383316. Registered office: Cantium House, Railway Approach, Wallington, SM6 0BP Leisureworld (GB) Ltd are registered in England & Wales No. 02663024. Registered office: 1422/24 London Road, Leigh On Sea, Essex, SS9 2UL.

Visit us online: www.newmarketholidays.co.uk

Please read carefully

We want you to enjoy every minute of your break or longer holiday with us, and we’ll do our very best to try to ensure that it lives up to your expectations of it. We believe that our more than 30 years of tour operating experience, together with the reputation we have for quality and value, should give you the confidence to book with us. To give you further peace of mind, we accept your booking on the basis of our Terms and Conditions, which are designed to clarify the contractual obligations between us. Please spend some time reading them carefully, and please feel free contact us should anything be unclear.

Your contract with us 1 Your Booking

Your booking, once accepted and confirmed in writing to you, represents a contract between all persons named on the Booking, and/or on the Personal Details booking page, and/or on the Confirmation of Reservation, and Newmarket Holidays Ltd. (The Company). The contract is based on the information given in the brochure and the terms laid out in the following Booking Conditions. This agreement is governed by English Law and jurisdiction is conferred on the English courts but not exclusively, so if you live elsewhere in the UK, when the courts of Scotland and Northern Ireland also have jurisdiction.

2 Your Payment

Your Confirmation of Reservation includes an invoice showing the deposit paid and the final balance due. The outstanding amount must be paid by the due date. Should we not receive payment by this date we reserve the right to treat your booking as cancelled, in which case you could be liable to pay cancellation charges according to the scale set out in paragraph 4 below. N.B. 1: The person making the on-line booking does so on behalf of all persons named on it, and he/she becomes directly responsible to the Company for the payment of the total holiday price and if applicable, and where appropriate, for the cancellation charges and disbursements of any funds.

3 Your Alterations

If you want to change any of the details of your booking, we will always do our best to help. We will however make amendment charges reflecting both expense to Newmarket Holidays Ltd, destination and number of days to departure as follows.

Destinations within Europe Change of name prior to balance due date - £50, Change of name 7-4 weeks prior to departure - £45 plus the fees imposed on The Company by suppliers, Change of name fewer than 4 weeks prior to departure - cancellation charge apply, new name must be treated as new customer, Transfer of holiday to another date prior the balance due date - £50, Transfer of holiday to another date after balance due date – cancellation charges will apply as transfer fee Destinations outside of Europe Change of name, departure date or holidays details prior to 57 days before departure - £120 per person, Change of name, departure date or holidays details within 56 days (inclusive – 8 weeks) before departure – cancellation charges for each change made (see Your Cancellations, below, for details of charges),Transfer of holiday to another date after balance due date – cancellation charges will apply as a transfer fee. Alterations for fly-cruise packages may differ from the above. Charges will apply from 84 days prior to departure. All amendments must be notified to us in writing, by telephone or by e-mail to info@newmarketholidays.co.uk, by the person who made the original booking. Where any change is made to a booking involving travel by air we reserve the right to make additional charges to cover in full any costs charged to us by our suppliers. N.B. 2: If an amendment involves a change of name, insurance premiums are not transferable. Where any change is made to a booking involving travel by air, we reserve the right to make additional charges to cover in full any costs charged to us by our suppliers.

4 Your Cancellation

You may cancel your booking or part of it once it has been confirmed but the cancellation will only be valid if made in writing direct to the Company or by telephone to our Customer Service team and having answered the security questions. If the cancellation results in a person travelling alone, a single room supplement is payable. The amount payable on cancellation depends upon when we receive your written instructions - the more notice you give, the less we will charge. The different periods before departure date within which written instructions are received by Newmarket Holidays Ltd. and the amounts of cancellation charge (shown as a percentage of the total holiday price excluding insurance premium which is not refundable) are as follows:

Charges for USA, Canada and long-haul holidays Charge prior to “Balance Due” date* Deposit only “Balance Due” date - 29 days 50% or deposit if greater 28 - 15 days 75% or deposit if greater 14 - 2 days 90% less than 48 hours in advance or after departure date 100% Charges for other holidays prior to “Balance Due” date* Deposit only “Balance Due” date - 29 days 30% or deposit if greater 28 - 15 days 45% or deposit if greater 14 - 2 days 60% less that 48 hours in advance or after departure date 100% Charges for European Fly-Cruises More than 91 days* Deposit only 90-42 days 45% 41-16 days 75% 15-5 days 90% 4-0 days 100% N.B. 3: If the reason for cancellation is covered under the terms of an insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. * The “Balance Due” date is printed/shown on your ‘Confirmation of Booking and Invoice’.

5 Your Complaints

In the unlikely event that you have problems whilst on holiday, you MUST report the matter to the hotel or our representative IMMEDIATELY during your holiday. If the matter is not then satisfactorily resolved, you must complete a written report (form available from our representative). You must then follow up any complaint in writing within fourteen days of your return, including a copy of the original report form. We operate a strict code of conduct which also conforms to European regulations on package travel and take any complaints received seriously. A failure to follow the procedure outlined will affect the outcome of the complaint and any possible compensation.

6 Your Travelling Conditions

Where as part of the holiday you have booked your travel by air, land or sea, such travel will be subject to the terms and conditions of carriage of the airline, shipping, rail or coach company providing the transport. In most cases, the conditions will limit the carrier’s liability to you in accordance with international law. Should anyone be refused admission to the coach, ferry or flight, or to the destination country by the transport or government authority, then we are powerless to assist and cannot be held responsible. This includes any passenger who fails to advise us of any medical condition or disability. If you are prevented from travelling as a result, our responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation whatsoever for any refund, compensation or loss you may incur.

Our contract with you

1 Our Confirmation of Reservation

When we have received your booking and deposit we will send you a Confirmation of Reservation which details exactly what is booked for you. From this moment Newmarket Holidays Ltd. has accepted your booking on the terms set out in this Contract.

2 The Price of Your Holiday

Changes in transportation costs, including the cost of fuel, duties, taxes or fees chargeable for services and exchange rates, mean that the price of your travel arrangements may change after you have booked. However there will be no change within 30 days of your departure. We will absorb and you will not be charged for any increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges. You will be charged for the amount over and above that. If this means that you have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements, you will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday if we are able to offer one (if this is of equivalent or higher quality you will not have to pay more but if it is of lower quality you will be refunded the difference in price), or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. Should the price of your holiday go down due to the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid to you. However, please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place. The costs of your holiday have been converted into GBP using these exchange rates: EUR 1.175.

System Errors In the event of your Confirmation of Reservation showing an incorrect price for your holiday, the price that will prevail is the price shown in our offline reservation system. Accordingly you may not seek to rely on system errors with a view to obtaining a holiday at less than the correct price, and any contract entered into upon a mistake, such as a wrong costing due to system errors, is not valid or binding.

3 Our Alterations

It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your holiday but we do plan your holiday arrangements many months in advance. Occasionally changes may be made, which we reserve the right to do at any time. Most of these changes are minor (eg. cancellation of an optional excursion) and we will advise you at the earliest possible date. If a major change becomes necessary we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible if there is time before your departure. A major change is one that we make to your holiday arrangements before departure that involves, for example, changing your resort area, or time of departure or return by more than twelve hours, or offering accommodation with a lower official classification than that advertised (except the latter in the case of en route tour hotels). When a major change occurs, you will have the choice of either accepting the change of arrangements, purchasing another available holiday from us, (we will refund any price difference if alternative is of lower value) or cancelling your holiday and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except where the major change arises due to force majeure (see below), we will pay compensation as detailed below: Charge 15 - 28 days £10 0 - 14 days £25 N.B. 4: We will not pay you compensation if we have to cancel or change your travel arrangements in any way because of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control. These can include, for example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, epidemics and pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport.

4 Our Cancellations

We reserve the right in any circumstances (including failure to reach sufficient numbers) to cancel your holiday and in this event we will return to you all money you have paid to us or will offer you an alternative, available holiday to purchase of comparable standard. In no case, except for reasons of war etc, (see N.B. 4 above) will your holiday be cancelled after the date when your final balance becomes due.

under a special Scheme which, though devised by arrangement with the Association of British Travel Agents, is administered quite independently by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The Scheme (details of which will be supplied on request) provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the customer in respect of costs. The Scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of £25,000 per booking. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of such injury or illness. Redress under this Scheme requires written notice requesting arbitration to be made within nine months of scheduled date of return from the holiday.

Our Responsibility for Your Holiday 1 Overseas Holidays

(a) Although we have no direct control over services provided to you by independent suppliers we accept responsibility for the reasonable standard of the holiday which you book. If any part is not provided as promised, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your holiday, except where the failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable. (b) We accept responsibility if you or any person named on the booking suffers bodily injury, illness or death due to the negligent acts and/ or omissions of: (i) our employees or agents; or (ii) our suppliers or sub-contractors, servants or agents whilst acting within the scope or in the course of their employment to provide any service or arrangement forming part of the holiday that you have booked with us save that we do not accept responsibility for any air or sea carriers whose liabilities are limited by the relevant International Conventions. Provided that any such claims will be subject to and dealt within accordance with English Law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. (c) We shall give you assistance in the event that you suffer illness, personal injury or death during the period of your holiday overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part either of the holiday arrangement with us or an excursion offered through us. This assistance will include advice and guidance and, at our discretion and where appropriate, financial assistance subject to our spending a maximum amount in this regard on behalf of yourself and any other person named on the booking of £5,000 in total. (d) In the event of a claim under this clause six against us by you or any person named on the booking we reserve the right to claim in your place against the person or corporation responsible for the act, default or omission giving rise to the claim and you hereby agree to assign to us all your rights under this clause six and we will be subrogated to those rights and you hereby agree to assist us fully in the event that we enforce the rights which have been assigned to us or to which we are subrogated. (e) We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously. If a Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would act on this. However, we are sure you appreciate from press and television coverage that the political, economic and social conditions in many countries are not as stable as we are used to. Sadly crimes against both people and their property are a fact of life the world over, and when in a foreign country it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera equipment etc. Travellers have the same responsibility for their personal safety and that of their possessions, as they do at home. As situations in countries can change rapidly, we would suggest you may wish to visit the Foreign Office Travel Advice website at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for up to date information and advice regarding safety BEFORE BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY. . Newmarket Holidays Ltd. operate to many parts of the world, some of which do not conform to British health and safety standards. We request that all our hotels comply with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety but we cannot guarantee that these meet British standards.

2 UK Holidays

We accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of this inclusive holiday are supplied to you as described in this brochure and to a reasonable standard. If any such part is not provided in the advertised manner, we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected your enjoyment of your holiday.

3 Travel Insurance

Because of the importance of having adequate insurance cover we make it a condition of booking on all foreign holidays that you are covered by an insurance policy. If you elect not to take our insurance, you agree to indemnify Newmarket Holidays Ltd. for any costs that arise which would otherwise have been met had Newmarket Holidays Ltd. insurance been taken. Please note, if you take out our insurance, certain claims will be subject to an excess charge and that your insurance premium will be dependent on your date of birth. We have no liability for any loss or damage to luggage inflight or in transit. Any claims of this nature should be referred directly to your insurer.

4 Financial Protection & Repatriation

Newmarket Holidays Ltd. is a Member of ABTA with membership number V7812. ABTA Members help holidaymakers to get the most from their travel and assist them when things do not go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For further information about ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the arbitration scheme available to you if you have a complaint, contact ABTA, 30 Park Street, London SE1 9EQ Tel: 0901 201 5050 or www.abta.com. We can normally agree an amicable settlement of the few complaints we receive. However, if we cannot agree, disputes arising out of, or in connection with this Contract may (if the customer so wishes) be referred to arbitration

When you buy an ATOL protected flight inclusive holiday from us you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists the flight, accommodation, car hire and/ or other services that are financially protected, where you can get information on what this means for you and who to contact if things go wrong. We, or the suppliers identified on your ATOL Certificate, will provide you with the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative).In some cases, where neither we nor the supplier are able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or to your credit card issuer where applicable).

Itinerary

Hotel Room Tax

5 Our Complaints Procedure

Important Information Booking

It is extremely important that you provide clear, correct information when Booking, for it is from this information that we make your reservation and our contract with you. The person to whom all correspondence, invoices and joining instructions are to be sent, should be entered as the first name. It is also their address and telephone number(s) that should be given. Other names are required by airlines, insurance companies, hoteliers etc., so please be accurate. For foreign holidays it is essential that these names match those on the pass ports. If any member of your party e.g. newly weds, changes their name between booking this holid ay and travelling, it is important to provide us with these details so that we can issue the tickets in the new name. If there is not time to amend the passport the marriage certificate should be carried in the passport. We need to know the number of children under 2, and those between the ages of 2 and 16 who may qualify for a 10% discount if they are sharing a room with 2 adults where a specific child price is not shown. We do not accept bookings from any unaccompanied passengers under the age of 18.

Delays

Occasionally flights may be delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases we will do our utmost to help you and keep you fully informed. In the event of extended overnight delays, depending upon circumstances, we will endeavour to provide accommodation. In the case of a major delay to your homeward journey, we shall endeavour to delay the departure from your hotel.

Special Requests

There are of course only a limited number of low floor rooms in hotels etc. We cannot guarantee to meet all requests but will do our best to oblige.

You will receive your final Itinerary and Journey Instructions ten to fourteen days prior to departure, provided all payments have been made.

Flight Information

All prices in this brochure are based on air travel in economy class. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative airline or aircraft type if required to do so for reasons beyond our control.

Important Note About Flight Timings

The flight information given is based upon schedules that were known at the time of printing, or upon expected airline schedules. Please note that timings may become subject to change at the airline’s discretion, and should any such alteration be significant, we will inform you. Final timings will otherwise be reconfirmed with your tickets and Joining Instructions, approximately ten days before departure. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Some regions of Italy have introduced a room tax of between €1.00 - €3.00 per person per night, payable directly by the guest to the hotel on check-out. You will be advised by your tour manager in resort if your particular hotel(s) is implementing this charge.

Holiday Extras Not Booked With Newmarket We cannot be held responsible for compensation in respect of any extras which are booked (eg travel insurance, currency, theatre tickets) with a third party, if we subsequently cancel your holiday for whatever reason. If you book your travel insurance with us, you would receive a full refund in this circumstance.

Brochure Details

All information in this brochure was correct at time of going to print and any errors are unintentional. The availability of some services, facilities and attractions may vary due to circumstances out of our control such Unless otherwise stated the price of the holiday applies to each of 2 people as poor weather conditions, lack of demand and breakdowns. We cannot sharing a room. The majority of rooms are twin-bedded, double beds can be predict these things in advance, and do not accept liability if things are not requested but not guaranteed. Most hotels have single rooms and a supplement open or available, although we will do our best to provide alternatives. is usually charged. The third and fourth bed in triple and four bedded rooms are Your Joining Instructions usually only suitable for children. It is standard practice for rooms to be vacated by 12 noon. Where your departure is later, it may be possible to keep the room Approximately one week before departure you will receive a set of longer - your tour manager will give you assistance and advice of any extra Joining Instructions and a final Itinerary in the post. These will include charge that would be made. Breakfast is included on most holidays - details are details of where you will be picked up and at what time, confirm your in the brochure. Continental style invariably means rolls/croissants, jam, tea or hotel and tell you anything else you need to know before you travel. coffee. If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know at the time

Accommodation

of booking. Not all hotel rooms especially in overseas hotels, have tea/coffee making facilities – seasoned travellers take mini water heaters with them.

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Paper is now regarded as one of the world’s great sustainable products. It’s biodegradable, recyclable and made from renewable raw materials. In partnership with our print supply chain our brochures are printed using carbon balanced FSC certified materials. In association with the Woodland Trust, Newmarket Holidays has planted over 10,000sq meters of native woodland, preserved over 6000sq meters of critically threatened tropical forests and in the process captured over 650 tonnes of C02 since 2015. Newmarket Holidays is also proud to support the World Land Trust. Our continued contribution via carbon balancing support Land acquisition, tree planting and assisted natural regeneration whilst reducing emissions from deforestation and degradation.