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to the very best of our 2017-2018 Long Haul Escorted Tours Collection. At Newmarket Holidays, we understand that every holiday you choose is special. We never forget that your holiday time – and especially your holiday money – is precious. It’s why we go out of our way to make sure that every Newmarket holiday becomes a favourite holiday! Offering unbeatable value for money, our 20172018 collection includes even more excursions, attraction visits and cultural experiences than ever before. Full escorted by our friendly, experienced tour managers – and often accompanied by local guides – these wonderful holidays bring to life some of the world’s most fascinating places. And exploring the wonders, both man-made and natural, of North America, India, South Africa and the Far East has never been easier thanks to our new ‘Easy Payments’ option, allowing you to spread the cost of your holiday. See page three for details. We look forward to making your holiday dreams a reality!

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An example of how our Easy Payments option works: India - Tigers & the Taj Mahal could be just £95.46 per month Departure Date: 22 May 2018 Brochure price: £1,199 Deposit* (paid at time of booking) £149.00 11 Monthly Payments¥

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*Terms & Conditions: Low deposit of £149 per person applies to new bookings made by 30th April 2017 (inclusive) only. This offer applies to the holidays published in this booklet with the exception of the Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies where a deposit of £300 per person applies. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Easy payments can currently only be set up by telephone. You can do this when you call to book or, if you prefer, make your holiday booking online and call us thereafter to set up your Easy Payments by telephone. You will be advised whether this option is available on your chosen holiday, based on total holiday value and departure date.

Enjoy our Customer Favourites Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail India –Tigers & the Taj Mahal Hollywood, Vegas & the Grand Canyon Washington, New York & Niagara Falls

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Must-See Incredible Sights New England in the Fall India – Tigers, the Taj & Amritsar’s Golden Temple Canada – The Rockies to Niagara Falls America’s Golden West Follow the Mekong – Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

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Once-in-a-Lifetime Amazing Journeys Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies Classic South Africa Classic China & Yangtze River Cruise Grand Tour of India Canadian Rockies & the Rocky Mountaineer

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Striking Contrasts of Cities & Scenic Wonders East Coast Extravaganza – USA & Canada Texas, Presley’s Memphis & New Orleans The Canadian Rockies Fall Colours of New England & Canada Music Cities USA

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Why Choose Newmarket Holidays? 34 years’ experience

Every Escorted Holiday includes:

We have been looking after the travel arrangements of happy customers since 1983, and we are privileged to be able to continue to share the sights and sounds, the natural wonders and the man-made glories of our wonderful world with them. When you select a Newmarket Holiday, you can rest assured that you have chosen a company that will provide you with an experience that not only belies the price you pay, but that also matches and regularly exceeds your expectations. All of your travel arrangements are safe and financially protected through our ATOL bond with the CAA.

• Comprehensive, thoughtfully planned itineraries • Interesting included guided tours and excursions • The services of an experienced tour manager • Carefully chosen, good quality hotels • Return flights on reputable airlines from a large choice of UK airports • A choice of great value optional excursions • Comfortable, modern coach transfers • Full financial protection through ABTA & ATOL • 24-hour emergency hotline number

So much is included!

Our Tour Managers

Our tours include even more excursions than ever before, with many entrance fees to the monuments and attractions we visit also included in the price. In addition to enjoying all the included tours, you can complete your holiday experience by joining some very special optional excursions.

Adding immeasurably to the pleasure of every Newmarket escorted tour, our dedicated, professional Tour Managers bring to life the places visited, providing colour and local background to the sights and attractions.

USA & Canada tours in this brochure are generally ‘room-only’. Board bases on our trips to the Far East and South Africa vary from tour to tour but are bed and breakfast as a minimum, with many other meals included throughout. Tours to India and China include most meals. Please see the highlights and inclusions of individual tours for details. Where all meals aren’t included, we ensure that our hotels offer in-house dining or are located near good restaurants, and that we make appropriate stops at lunchtime. Your tour manager will always be with you to give you advice on the choices available to you.

Visas Some of the holidays within this brochure require visas before you travel. For full details of requirements for British passport holders, please turn to page 38.

Excellent Hotels Whether a ‘bed for a night’, or the base for a longer stay, the accommodation featured on a Newmarket escorted tour is invariably a highlight of your holiday experience. Each will have been selected for its comfort and convenience and the range of amenities provided at day’s end. Above everything, you can expect a warm, friendly welcome and a comfortable night’s sleep.

Don’t just take our word for it... In the past 12 months, , a third party independent Newmarket Holidays’ overall rating: review service, has seen Newmarket Holidays’ Worldwide Escorted Tours achieve a five-star rating from customers, with an impressive 93% saying they will book again with Newmarket Holidays. “An amazing and unforgettable experience that will stay with me for a lifetime.”

“...excellent, well organised company who put the customer at the heart of everything they do - made — Mrs Brooker, India, Tigers & the Taj Mahal the holiday a truly exceptional experience.” “For us it was a dream holiday. To take in Graceland, Sun Studio, Jerry — Miss Laing, Canadian Rockies “Just a beautiful holiday, and such good Lee Lewis’ bar, Nashville Broadway and its bars… just fantastic and value for money! The hotels were of such highly recommended by us. We will go good quality and our tour manager was wonderful - she was so knowledgeable again some day!” and helpful. We will be travelling with — Mr Stutely, Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville you again in the near future!” — Ms Cowan, Hollywood, Vegas & the Grand Canyon

“I have to congratulate you on a most amazing experience. This was more than a holiday, this was a voyage of discovery! I have seen sights that have taken my breath away, seen people who have had amazing life experiences, and seen things from a historical perspective. The organisation and coordination of the tour guides, hotel and transportation all went without a single hitch from the day I left to the day I landed.” — Ms Baskaran, Follow The Mekong – Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

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We are delighted to work in partnership with some of the best scheduled airlines including Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Jet Airways and Etihad Airways. All prices include travel in economy class where all meals, drinks and entertainment are included. For that extra special occasion or for extra comfort, we are pleased to offer competitively priced upgrades on most tours to Premium Economy and Business Class where available. To find out more, simply contact us or discuss your requirements at the time of booking.

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On some tours you can fly direct from regional airports whilst on others we generally offer reasonably priced connections from your local airport to join your flights in London. Call us for further details.

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Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville Visit the ‘King’s’ birthplace and Memphis, where he made his home — See pages 8 & 9

India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal See for yourself the incredible Taj Mahal in all its glory — See page 11

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Enjoy our customer favourites

Simply the best! The five holidays in this section are far and away the most popular tours with Newmarket customers, attracting more and more people year after year!

2 Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail Stay two nights in the impressive Sheraton on the Falls Hotel in the heart of Niagara Falls — See page 10

Washington, New York & Niagara Falls

Hollywood, Vegas & the Grand Canyon

Experience Vegas in style! Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark, with its award-winning casino — See page 12

Niagara Falls Formed more than 12,000 years ago, Niagara Falls have long been a destination for world explorers, honeymooners and daredevils alike. Today, visitors flock to the region to be awe-inspired by the beauty and power of Niagara. The Falls were first discovered by French explorer Father Louis Hennepin in December 1678. In 1895 one of the world’s first commercial hydropower plants was constructed, making Niagara Falls the birthplace of commercial hydro-electric power. See pages 10, 13, 19, 32 & 36 for tours that visit Niagara

Enjoy ‘DC’, the Big Apple and one of the world’s greatest wonders! — See page 13

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Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville

9 ? days from

£1,299 £xxx

Journey through America’s musical heartland, from the birthplace of jazz and the cradle of rock ‘n’ roll, to the undisputed capital of Country Music. AVAILABLE: Jun, Aug to Dec 2017, Jan to Jun, Aug to Dec 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Montgomery, resting place of country legend Hank Williams • Journey through the sleepy countryside of Alabama • Spend two nights in New Orleans, the irrepressible, colourfully exuberant and laid-back ‘Big Easy’ and birthplace of jazz • Take in the atmosphere of the fabled ‘French Quarter’ • Visit Tupelo, Mississippi – Elvis’ birthplace • Spend two nights in Memphis at the brand new Guest House™ at Graceland, right next to Elvis’ famous mansion • Discover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • Seven nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis • Return flights to Atlanta

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,349 • Manchester £1,299

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise – £69, New Orleans City Tour – £21, Bayou & Alligators Tour – £25, Memphis: Graceland & Sounds of the South – £67, Studio B & the Country Music Hall of Fame – £43

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £390

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Infused with the magic and mystique, the sights and especially the sounds of the South, this wonderful holiday begins in Georgia and sweeps through the world of WC Handy, Robert Johnson, ‘Fats’ Domino, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and, of course, Elvis Presley. Crammed full of highlights, it takes in New Orleans, the laid-back ‘Big Easy’, Tupelo, the ‘King’s’ birthplace and Memphis, where he made his home, and finally heads to guitar-pickin’, banjo-playin’ songwriters’ Mecca Nashville, Tennessee. Day One Fly to Atlanta, and upon arrival, meet your tour manager to transfer to your overnight hotel in the Alabama state capital, Montgomery, birthplace of troubled country superstar Hank Williams. Rest and relax after the journey, and enjoy your first evening in the warm and welcoming musical south. Day Two Today you’ll head south across Alabama, into Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast to the great city of New Orleans, the fabled ‘Big Easy’, for a two-night stay. Waste no time in soaking up the atmosphere of one of the most exuberant places on the face of the planet, perhaps joining the optional Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise. Day Three This morning’s optional guided tour is the perfect introduction to New Orleans, and will include the fabled French Quarter of time-warped, iron-balconied buildings centred on Jackson Square, and the neighbouring colourful Tremé district. This afternoon, take the optional Louisiana Swampland excursion for a glimpse of the surrounding countryside and a taste of Creole life. Head back to the ‘Quarter’ tonight, to immerse yourself in the incomparable atmosphere of the place which gave the world Jazz Music a century ago, and where the legacy of Louis Armstrong and ‘King’ Oliver lives on in innumerable bars and clubs.

Nashville

Beale Street, Memphis © Dan Ball

Jackson Square, New Orleans

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Day Four Bidding farewell to New Orleans, you’ll travel north into Mississippi, cradle of Delta blues and home to the likes of Robert Johnson and Sonny Boy Williamson, journeying to Tupelo, home of the tiny house into which Elvis Aaron Presley was born in January, 1935 (entrance payable). You’ll then continue on to Elvis’ beloved hometown Memphis, the bustling city on the bank of the ‘Big Muddy’, which as well being forever linked with ‘The King’, boasts a musical heritage to match any city in the world. This evening, soak up the atmosphere of colourful Beale Street with its endless choice of restaurants and bars, many of which offer live music. Day Five Don’t miss the optional full day Memphis Sounds excursion, which will include the legendary Sun Studio, where in 1951 ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ was born with the recording of ‘Rocket 88’, and history changed forever three years later with Elvis’ rendition and ‘live’ recording of Arthur Crudup’s ‘That’s Alright, Mama’. You’ll then make your way to Elvis Presley Boulevard to pay a visit to Graceland, the King’s home, last recording studio and final resting place. After a fascinating day, enjoy another evening in Memphis, perhaps sampling pork ribs – the city is known as the ‘Barbecue Capital of America’. Day Six Enjoy today’s change of musical genres, as you journey east to Nashville - capital of country music, for a two night stay. Home to the legendary Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry, and to scores of hugely accomplished guitar-pickers and songwriters, Nashville is every inch one of America’s foremost music cities. Tonight, perhaps catch some live music. Day Seven An optional excursion will introduce you to the legendary Studio B – home to countless country hits and a galaxy of Elvis’ RCA recordings and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the musical delights of Nashville further.

Country Inn & Suites

night 1

East Montgomery

This popular, modern hotel has a pool and a choice of restaurants nearby. Breakfast is served in the hotel and the welcoming guest rooms have a TV.

Hampton Inn

nights 2-3

New Orleans

Set in a beautifully converted warehouse, within a 15-minute walk from the French Quarter and a large shopping mall, this hotel offers a breakfast room and small outdoor pool. All rooms have a TV, coffeemaking facilities and a small fridge.

The Guest HouseTM at Graceland Memphis

nights 4-5

The brand new Guest HouseTM at Graceland, just a few steps from the mansion is inspired by the warm hospitality Elvis always showed his guests. You’ll find two restaurants, a bar, theatre, gift shop and grocery store plus a seasonal outdoor pool. Contemporary rooms come well equipped and there is a reasonably priced shuttle service to Beale Street.

Clarion Hotel Stadium

nights 6-7

Nashville

This impressive modern hotel boasts a restaurant, pub and indoor pool. All rooms have a fridge and microwave.

Day Eight Journey south on a scenic drive to Chattanooga of ‘Choo-Choo’ fame, a quintessential southern trading town, before heading to Atlanta airport for your return overnight flight. Day Nine Arrive back in the UK, after a wonderful journey through America’s musical heritage.

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Montréal

Ottawa

Niagara Falls

Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail

8 ? days from

£1,159 £xxx

This ever-popular escorted tour includes a visit to incomparable Niagara, and showcases the best of Canada’s eastern cities and surrounding countryside. AVAILABLE: Jun, Sep & Oct 2017, May, Jun, Sep to Oct 2018*

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls • Discover Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario • Travel the ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ through stunning scenery • Explore Ottawa, the elegant Canadian capital • Stay in stylish, sophisticated Montréal • Charming, UNESCO-listed Québec City overlooking the mighty St Lawrence River • Six nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation in a twin/double room on a room-only basis • Return flights to Toronto

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £1,169 • Gatwick £1,179 • Glasgow £1,169 • Manchester £1,159

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

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

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £363 *2018 ITINERARY UPDATE

In 2018 the tour will be two days longer and benefits from an extra night in Toronto as well as a night in Ottawa. Please visit our website for the full itinerary.

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

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sheraton on the Falls

Niagara Falls

nights 1-2

In the heart of Niagara Falls, this hotel boasts spectacular views of the Falls and has excellent on-site amenities.

Chelsea Hotel

Toronto

night 3

Centrally located in downtown Toronto, this hotel offers a choice of restaurants and an indoor swimming pool.

Sheraton Centre

nights 4-6

Montréal

Perfectly positioned, the hotel has a restaurant and large, airy bar/café as well as an indoor pool and gym.

Tigers of Ranthambhore

Agra Fort

Taj Mahal

India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal

10 ? days from

£1,099 £xxx

This classic tour of northern India’s greatest cities is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations. AVAILABLE: May, Sep to Nov 2017, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover the sights of New Delhi, including the historic Red Fort & Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the ruins of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque • A guided tour of Agra, the ‘City of Love’ • Marvel at the incomparable Taj Mahal • See Chand Baori, Abhaneri’s astonishing stepwell • Go in search of Ranthambhore’s tigers on two included safaris • Ride up to Amber Fort for exceptional views • Visit Jaipur’s exquisite Palace of the Winds and enjoy dinner hosted by a local family • Stay in a beautiful tented resort in Vanaashrya • Enjoy an Indian cookery demonstration • Eight nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation plus six lunches • Return flights to Delhi

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,099

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Ranthambhore Fort – from £12

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £499 Departures are available from Manchester and Edinburgh with Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi. The itinerary operates in a slightly different order. Please see website for further information.

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Uncover India’s exotic wonders on a thrilling adventure. Explore the teeming, colourful, spectacular cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – homes to such unparalleled sights as The Red Fort, the Palace of the Winds, and the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal – and step into a landscape said to have inspired Kipling as you spend two nights ‘on safari’ in Ranthambhore, one-time hunting ground of Indian princes and now a National Park and home to the legendary ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: The Suryaa, Delhi (nights 2 & 9) This hotel has a lovely outdoor swimming pool area, a gym, a bar, a coffee shop and two restaurants. Trident Hotel, Agra (night 3) This modern hotel has several restaurants, a bar and a tea-lounge. The hotel’s swimming pool and pool bar are set in the extensive grounds. The Regency, Ranthambhore (nights 4-5) The perfect setting to enjoy the area’s wildlife, this hotel boasts spacious gardens with a swimming pool and a restaurant with bar. Shahpura House Hotel, Jaipur (nights 6-7) This lovely hotel boasts a restaurant offering a range of cuisine and a bar, as well as an outdoor swimming pool. Vanaashrya, Rajgarh (night 8) Set in the foothills of Aravali ranges, around a lake, the tented accommodation provides all modern comforts including air conditioning, your own bathroom and private terrace. You’ll also find a restaurant, Cloud 9 Bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It’s a feel of the real, rural India of the past!

Grand Canyon

Hollywood, Los Angeles

Hollywood, Vegas & the Grand Canyon

10 ? days from

£1,199 £xxx

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

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

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,199

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Santa Monica & Malibu – £35, Helicopter Flight over the Grand Canyon – £199, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead – £85 Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight – £99

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £313

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This hugely popular, fun-packed itinerary begins in sparkling Los Angeles, home to the star-studded streets of Hollywood, before journeying to the majestic, aweinspiring chasm of the Grand Canyon, perhaps nature’s greatest wonder, seen in all its glory at sunset. Four nights in glittering, glamorous Las Vegas, an oasis of colour and opulence rising out of the desert floor, and some fascinating optional excursions including chic Santa Monica, complete a fun and interest-packed tour.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn

nights 1-3

Buena Park

Well-located for sightseeing in the LA area and close to Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, this hotel has a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool. Rooms are well-equipped and have coffee-making facilities.

Canyon Plaza Resort

night 4

Grand Canyon

Conveniently located for the Grand Canyon National Park, this hotel offers deluxe guest rooms beautifully decorated in traditional, southwesternstyle, and with an on-site restaurant. On selected departures, tours will be staying at the Best Western Squire Inn.

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

nights 5-8

Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark, with an award-winning casino, a host of restaurants and bars including a buffet, a show room, a spa and a stunning outdoor pool complex.

Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

Niagara Falls

White House, Washington DC

Washington, New York & Niagara Falls

8 days from

£1,139

Discover a trio of historic, enthralling American cities, and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2017, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018*

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

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £1,139 • Gatwick £1,139 • Glasgow £1,139 • Manchester £1,139

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

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

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £333 *2018 ITINERARY UPDATE: LONGER TOUR

Departures in 2018 have two additional nights and will stay in Niagara Falls, Gettysburg, Tysons, close to Washington DC and Hasbrouck Heights, close to New York. Please call us or see our website for the full itinerary.

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

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sheraton on the Falls

nights 1 & 6

Niagara Falls

Ideally located adjacent to the Falls. The hotel has two restaurants, a bar, spa and indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Wyndham Hotel

nights 2-3

Gettysburg

This modern hotel has two restaurants, contemporary guest rooms and an indoor swimming pool.

Holiday Inn

nights 4-5

Hasbrouck Heights

Across the Hudson River from New York’s Manhattan, this popular hotel features a bar and restaurant.

New England in the Fall Tour the beautiful New England countryside in glorious autumn — See pages 16-17

India – Tigers, the Taj & Amritsar’s Golden Temple Search for Ranthambhore’s tigers on two wonderful safaris — See page 18

Taj Mahal As with many of the world’s most iconic sights, words alone cannot prepare you for the emotions that you’ll experience when gazing upon the majestic Taj Mahal. Its size and scale combined with the story behind its construction are enough to fill any visitor with absolute reverence, and possibly a tear in the eye. Built as a mausoleum for Mumtaz, the beloved wife of Mughal ruler Shah Jehan, ‘The Taj’ is one of the world’s most instantly recognisable wonders and continues to welcome, move and inspire countless visitors from across the globe every year. Will you be joining us on one of our five tours to India that feature the inimitable Taj Mahal? See pages 11, 18, 28 and 39 for tours that visit the Taj Mahal.

Canada – The Rockies to Niagara Falls Take in the jaw-dropping natural beauty of the vast Canadian wilderness — See page 19

America’s Golden West Stand on the South Rim of The Grand Canyon and enjoy one of the most spectacular sights on the planet — See page 20

Must-see incredible sights

If your desire is for sights and scenery that are forever etched in your memory, the following tours are for you. Gaze in awe at the Grand Canyon, the Taj Mahal, New England’s autumn foliage and more!

Follow the Mekong – Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam Discover cultures and sights like no other on this wonderful tour of South-East Asia — See page 21

Stowe, Vermont

New England in the Fall

9 ? days from

£1,179 £xxx

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

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

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,179 • Manchester £1,279

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

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

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £345

There are few finer sights in the world than when the millions of trees that carpet the northeast corner of the United States signal the end of the summer and the imminent arrival of ‘Fall’ each year with a blaze of red, purple, brown and golden hues framed against the still-blue skies. Experience one of America’s greatest glories, discover pulsating, mesmerising New York and elegant, blue-blood Boston, and savour all the delights of this enchanting region. Day One Fly across the Atlantic to New York, and upon arrival meet your tour manager and board the coach for the transfer to your overnight hotel in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. Day Two Make the short transfer across the Hudson River into the heart of New York – Midtown Manhattan, for a marvellous, memorable day in the incomparable Big Apple. Explore this breathtaking city under your own steam, or join the optional guided city tour. Marvel at the famous sights – the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, bustling Times Square, the green acres of Central Park and, of course, the southern tip of Wall Street and the waterfront district, looking out towards the Statue of Liberty. This afternoon, take in Macy’s or Saks, two of the world’s most celebrated shopping meccas. Return to New Jersey at the end of the day. Day Three Board the coach for the journey north into the scenic highways and by-ways of Up-State New York. Break the journey at the large Yankee Candle flagship store in Deerfield, where a huge range of candles, Christmas and Halloween novelties make for a fascinating diversion. You’ll then journey into the scenic Berkshire Hills for an overnight stay in Mount Snow in Vermont. Day Four Enjoy a full-day’s tour through the stunning scenery of New England at its very finest, as you soak up the

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Boston

USS Constitution, Boston

John Harvard, Cambridge

Portland, Maine

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: beauty of this region of rolling, forested hills and picturebook villages and towns like idyllic Woodstock. Travel through the spectacular Quechee Gorge and along the Kancamagus Highway, enjoying the startling Fall Foliage displays, and pay a short visit to resort-town North Conway, in the heart of New Hampshire, where several renowned outlet malls vie for your custom, before heading into Maine for a two-night stay in the beautiful mountain village of Bethel, nestled at the foot of appropriately named Paradise Hill. Day Five Today brings opportunities to rest and relax and to enjoy the delights of Bethel, although many will wish to join the optional excursion to famed Mount Washington, journeying aboard the historic Cog Railway to the summit of New England’s highest peak, at the heart of the scenic White Mountains region. Having returned to Bethel enjoy an evening guided drive in search of moose. Day Six Journey south to the prosperous seafaring city of Portland, with its waterfront wharves and fine seafood restaurants. Continue via the exclusive Bush Family retreat of Kennebunkport towards Boston, America’s most European city, and the resort of Nantasket Beach, south of the city across Quincy Bay, for the last two nights of your tour. Day Seven Enjoy a memorable day in Boston, one of the country’s most walkable cities overflowing with historic sights, pretty parks and an attractive waterfront area, perhaps joining the optional guided tour of the city’s major sights. Stroll around the harbourside, perhaps visiting the city’s world class aquarium, pay a visit to the famous ‘Tea Party’ ship, explore the stylish shops on Newbury Street, or cross the Charles River to Cambridge, home to Harvard University, one of the world’s greatest seats of learning. Return to Nantasket and enjoy a last evening in New England – perhaps enjoying a dinner of clam chowder or lobster- both regional specialities.

Holiday Inn

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Hasbrouck Heights

Across the Hudson River from New York’s Manhattan, this popular hotel features a bar, restaurant and comfortable rooms with excellent facilities.

Grand Summit

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Mount Snow

A lovely mountain-side hotel surrounded by lush foliage. There’s a restaurant and pub as well as a deli with a well stocked gift shop.

Jordan Grand Hotel

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Bethel

This impressive mountainside hotel located near the Maine village of Bethel has well-equipped guest rooms, a restaurant and mini-market.

Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa Hull

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Located near Boston on a seafront promenade with restaurants, bars and local shops, this hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as an indoor pool.

Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa

Day Eight A final day sees you head, via the Pilgrim Father city of Plymouth, where the historic streets of ‘America’s Hometown’ were once trodden by the first settlers, and fashionable Newport, Rhode Island, with its ‘weekenders’ cottages – as the opulent mansions are known – to New York’s ‘JFK’ Airport, and the return overnight flight. Day Nine Arrive back in the UK at the end of a wonderful holiday.

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Ranthambhore Fort

Amber Fort, Jaipur

Golden Temple, Amritsar

14? days from India – Tigers, the Taj & £xxx Amritsar’s Golden Temple £1,499 A journey of the senses, taking in the Golden Triangle, sacred sites and some of northern India’s most alluring countryside. AVAILABLE: May, Sep to Nov 2017, Jan to May 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Included visits to Old and New Delhi • Visit Amber Fort and Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds • Stay in Ranthambhore National Park with two safaris • Included guided tour of Agra, ‘City of Love’ • A visit to the immortal Taj Mahal • Visits to Amritsar’s Golden Temple by day and night • Witness the Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple • See an Indo-Pakistani border closing ceremony at Wagah • A drive through the foothills of the Himalayas • Explore ‘Heritage Village’ Pragpur • 12 nights’ accommodation sharing a twin/double room on a half-board basis with six included lunches • Return flights to Delhi, an internal flight between Amritsar and Delhi, and rail travel between Delhi and Jalandhar

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OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

• Ranthambhore Fort – from £12

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £589

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

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

Niagara Falls

Vancouver

Lake Louise

Canada – The Rockies to Niagara Falls

14 days from

£2,129

From sparkling Vancouver, through the majestic Rockies, and via historic eastern cities to Niagara’s tumult, this is magnificent, glorious Canada-in-one. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2017, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Visit Vancouver and spend time in Jasper • Journey along the dramatic Icefields Parkway from Jasper to Banff • Enjoy Montréal the French Canadian capital of style • UNESCO-listed Québec City • Explore Victorian Ottawa, the elegant Canadian capital • Discover Toronto, on the shores of Lake Ontario • Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls • 12 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation sharing a twin/double room on a room-only basis • Flights to Vancouver, returning from Toronto and an internal flight from Calgary to Montréal

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £2,129 • Manchester £2,229

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge – £84, Vancouver Island, Victoria & the Butchart Gardens – £123, Rockies Helicopter Ride – £ 180, Banff Sightseeing Tour & Sulphur Mountain Cable-Car – £49, Québec City Guided Tour – £19, Toronto Guided City Tour – £28, Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85, Niagara Falls Lunch – £24

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £710

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This wonderful ‘Trans-Canadian’ holiday enables you to see and experience for yourself the glories of this vast, beautiful country, as you fly to stunning harbour-side Vancouver, to journey through the awe-inspiring Rockies, via Jasper and Banff, before flying east to stylish Montréal to visit historic, walled Québec City. Head then to elegant capital Ottawa and though picture-book Ontario to cosmopolitan Toronto, and finally to the stunning natural wonder of Niagara Falls.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sandman Hotel City Centre, Vancouver (nights 1-3) This hotel is located in Downtown Vancouver. On selected departures we will use the Sandman Suites, Davie Street. Hotel Sun Peaks Lodge, Sun Peaks (night 4) A cosy mountain retreat in the heart of Sun Peaks. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (night 5) Set on the main street, this hotel has two restaurants. Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nights 6-7) Surrounded by mountain scenery on Banff Avenue, this modern hotel has its own restaurant. Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nights 8-9) Ideal for city exploration, this hotel has an indoor pool. Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (nights 10-12) This centrally-located hotel has an indoor pool.

Grand Canyon

Las Vegas Strip

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

16 days from

£1,999

America’s Golden West

This classic escorted tour, taking in California, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, is the perfect introduction to the stunning region. AVAILABLE: Jun, Aug to Oct 2017

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend two nights in glittering Los Angeles • Enjoy the Southern California gem of San Diego • A full-day visit to the Grand Canyon • Non-stop, 24-hour Las Vegas • Yosemite National Park - a stunning natural wonder • Discover San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’ • Call at Steinbeck’s Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea • Visit Hollywood – movie capital of the world • 14 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis • Return scheduled flights to Los Angeles

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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Santa Monica & Malibu – £35, ‘The Rat Pack is back’ and buffet dinner – £75, Hoover Dam & Lake Mead – £85, Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight – £99, Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon – £199, San Francisco, Sausalito & the Golden Gate Bridge – £29

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £923

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Combine the magic of beautiful San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’, sparkling LA and glittering Hollywood, with the glamour of Las Vegas, the awesome beauty of the Grand Canyon – carved over millennia – and unsurpassable Yosemite, with its towering rock faces and plunging waterfalls. With the sun-kissed towns and cities of the California coast, including laid-back southern gem San Diego, this is an irresistible two week holiday full of unforgettable, ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights, especially for those visiting the ‘West Coast’ for the first time.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn, Buena Park (nights 1-2). Offers a restaurant and bar. Holiday Inn Bayside, San Diego (nights 3-4). This hotel is opposite the marina. Golden Nugget, Las Vegas (nights 5-7). Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark, with a casino, and a stunning pool complex. Golden Nugget, Laughlin (nights 8-9). On the Colorado River boardwalk, this hotel has an outdoor pool. Wyndham, Visalia (night 10). This hotel is centred around a courtyard with an outdoor pool. The Hotel at Black Oak, Tuolumne (night 11). Offers an outdoor pool and four restaurants. Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco (nights 12-13). This contemporary hotel is very well positioned close to the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf waterfront. Oxford Suites, Pismo Beach (night 14). This hotel offers a complimentary drinks reception most nights.

Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Grand Palace, Bangkok

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

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Follow the Mekong –

£1,999 £xxx

Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

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

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

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

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £673

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

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

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

Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies Cruise the breathtaking waters of Alaska’s scenic Inside Passage — See pages 24 & 25

South Africa Enjoy a Game Drive in Kruger National Park and discover South Africa’s world famous Garden Route — See page 26

Once-in-a-lifetime amazing journeys Enjoy journeys within a journey! Whether a scenic cruise, an iconic rail journey or a must-do road trip from A to B, these are some of the world’s most thrilling and exciting travel experiences.

Classic China & Yangtze River Cruise An epic journey of ancient treasures and modern wonders — See page 27

Grand Tour of India Experience a scenic cruise and stay overnight aboard a traditional, thatch-roofed Kettuvallam houseboat — See page 28

The Canadian Rockies & the Rocky Mountaineer Upgrade to GoldLeaf service to travel in style whilst you enjoy the scenery onboard the legendary Rocky Mountaineer — See page 29

Rocky Mountaineer Linking Canada’s Pacific coast with the old frontier towns on the eastern slopes of the majestic Rockies, the Rocky Mountaineer is the ultimate way to enjoy this incredible region. Travelling at a lazy 30mph, you’ll enjoy two days (overnighting in Kamloops) of wonderful scenery – and possibly wildlife – including Mt Robson (the Canadian Rockies’ highest peak), the powerful North Thompson River, Pyramid Falls and the glorious Yellowhead Pass. See page 29 for our tour featuring the Rocky Mountaineer

Cruise Alaska’s coastline on board MS Volendam or MS Amsterdam

Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies

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£2,279 £xxx

An unforgettable tour and cruise showcasing some of North America’s – and indeed the world’s – most breathtaking wonders of nature. AVAILABLE: Jun & Sep 2017

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A seven-night cruise with Holland America Line exploring UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay and the scenic Inside Passage and visits to Juneau, remote Skagway and colourful Ketchikan • Explore Banff, the stunning capital of the Rockies • Scenic touring through the Rockies via Lake Louise on the Icefields Parkway stopping overnight in Jasper • Discover glittering Vancouver • Seven nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis • Seven nights’ sharing a twin/double inside stateroom on board a five-star Holland America Line cruise ship on a full-board basis • Flights to Calgary, returning from Vancouver

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £2,279

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Banff Sightseeing Tour & Sulphur Mountain Cable-Car – £49, Rockies Helicopter Ride – £180, Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge – £84, Vancouver Island, Victoria & the Butchart Gardens – £123

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Available on request.

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The undoubted highlight of this extraordinary holiday will be a seven-night voyage through the fabled ‘Inside Passage’ to wild, remote Alaska, on board a superbly appointed, five-star Holland America Line cruise ship. Join the vessel in Vancouver after enjoying a spectacular journey through the Rocky Mountains, and return to discover the glittering waterfront city at the end of the holiday. Flying to ‘Stampede’ town Calgary, you’ll head into the majestic Rockies, spending two nights in famous Banff, in its breathtaking setting, taking in spectacular Lake Louise, and travelling on the famous Icefields Parkway to historic railroad town Jasper. Continue on for an overnight stay in mountain resort Sun Peaks, then journey down to Vancouver and the cruise. Enjoy all the comforts of your stateroom, fine food and the ship’s amenities, and call at some of Alaska’s fascinating settlements. Discover surprisingly stylish state capital Juneau, Yukon gateway Skagway and colourful Ketchikan, and sail into UNESCO-listed Glacier Bay. The final three-night stay in Vancouver, a place often voted ‘the best place in the world to live’, includes the chance on an optional tour to visit beautiful Vancouver Island and its unashamedly British provincial capital, Victoria, as well as the world famous Butchart Gardens.

Jasper National Park

Mount Rundle from Banff Avenue

Vancouver

YOUR TOURING HOTELS:

Cruise on board MS Volendam

Elk and Avenue Hotel

MS Volendam boasts beautiful public areas, including luxurious lounges, stylish bars, a wide selection of dining rooms, and show lounges offering first-class entertainment, as well as leisure amenities that include pools and health and fitness facilities. She is classified as a ‘mid-sized’ vessel, and there are plenty of quiet corners in which to curl up with a book. The ports of call that form the Alaskan itinerary will no doubt be amongst the highlights of the holiday, and whether you choose to step ashore and explore under your own steam, or join the optional shore excursions accompanied by guides who will bring to life the extraordinary places you’ll encounter, each day will bring treasured memories.

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Banff

Surrounded by mountain scenery in the heart of downtown on Banff Avenue, this modern hotel has its own restaurant, bar and gift shop

Whistlers Inn

night 3

Jasper

Set in an enviable position, on the main street of this charming mountain township, this hotel has two restaurants, a pub and an outdoor hot tub.

Sun Peaks Lodge

night 4

Sun Peaks

A cosy mountain retreat within strolling distances of bars and restaurants, the welcoming rooms offer a TV, fridge and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Sandman Hotel City Centre

nights 12-14

Vancouver

Nestled right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver, this hotel offers a pub-style bar, restaurant, indoor pool and very comfortable guest rooms.

Cruise

nights 5-11

On board MS Volendam

The price of your holiday includes shared accommodation in a comfortable, well appointed two-berth Inside Stateroom (Category L) with a TV and shower. Alternative inside staterooms are available, or if you are looking for views of the awe-inspiring Alaska scenery, we do recommend upgrading your cruise to an outside stateroom or Verandah Suite. Outside Staterooms – These staterooms, with a panoramic window, give you the chance to rest and relax and take in the view from the privacy of your own stateroom, perhaps watching the sun rise or set over majestic glaciers, or watching the approach to a new port of call. Facilities are similar to inside staterooms but with most offering a bathtub.

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Verandah Suites – For the ultimate view, take advantage of a luxurious suite, from which you can watch the day unfold from your own private balcony. These beautiful staterooms also benefit from a separate seating area, mini-bar, refrigerator and floor-to-ceiling French windows leading out to the verandah.

Garden Route

Kruger National Park

16 ? days from

£2,199 £xxx

Classic South Africa

“The whole world in one country” - stunning sights, stirring history, ‘Big Five’ game drives, the Garden Route, the Winelands and beautiful Cape Town. AVAILABLE: Sep to Nov 2017, Jan to Jun, Sep to Nov 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Experience the traditions of the Lesedi Cultural Village • Visit the Apartheid Museum • Overnight in an authentic game lodge • Enjoy a sunset drive, bush walk and full day’s Game Drive in the Kruger National Park • Discover stunning scenery on the panoramic route including famous God’s Window • Visit tiny Swaziland and the Ezulwini Valley • Learn about the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift • Journey on the beautiful Garden Route to Knysna • See the Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm • Stay in the heart of the scenic Winelands • Enjoy a wine-tasting tour • Journey through the Cape to Cape Town • 14 nights’ carefully chosen accommodation, with three dinners and three lunches • Flights to Johannesburg, returning from Cape Town and an internal flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth

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SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS: from £349

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

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Lesedi Cultural Village, near Johannesburg (nights 1-2) Enjoy local traditions in the African bushveld. Shalati Kruger Lodge (night 3) New property with a pool and separate rooms. Hippo Hollow Country Estate, Hazyview (nights 4-5) Thatched roof rooms with a private balcony plus two outdoor pools. Royal Hotel Country Inn, Dundee (nights 6-7) Dating from 1886, the hotel has been nicely restored. Kelway Hotel, Port Elizabeth (night 8) By the beach, this hotel has a restaurant, bar and pool. Graywood Hotel, Knysna (nights 9-10) A wooden lodge in the town centre. Kleine Zalze, Stellenbosch (night 11) Surrounded by greenery the pool and restaurant offer stunning views. Commodore Hotel, Cape Town (nights 12-14) Traditional property with a pool, gym and restaurant.

Shanghai

Yangtze River

Tiananmen Gate, Beijing

Classic China & Yangtze River Cruise

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£2,499 £xxx

This spellbinding itinerary combines a mesmerising mix of man-made sights both ancient and ultra-modern, and some astounding natural wonders. AVAILABLE: May, Sep to Nov 2017, Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Explore Shanghai – old and sparkling new • Journey to ancient Suzhou, and enjoy a canal cruise • Experience Beijing – including visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace • See the Great Wall and the Three Gorges Dam • Entrance to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Centre • A guided tour of Xi’an including the Terracotta Army • A high speed train journey from Suzhou to Beijing and from Chongqing to Chengdu • 10 nights’ carefully chosen lunch, bed and breakfast accommodation • Dinner on eight nights including a ‘Peking Duck’ Dinner • A four-night five-star Yangtze cruise in a twin/double outside cabin on a full-board basis with tips included • Porterage included at all hotels and on the cruise • Return flights to Shanghai, and three internal flights in China

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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Peking Opera – £15, Beijing by Rickshaw – £22, Shanghai Nightscape Cruise – £19

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Journey from Shanghai’s glass and steel, via classical ‘silk city’ Suzhou, to centuries-old Beijing, before cruising through a land as rich in myth and legend as in startling, spectacular scenery, as the Yangtze, arrested by the engineering marvel of the Three Gorges Dam, plies its ageless course. Laid-back Chengdu, home to Giant Pandas, and ancient Xi’an with its eye-popping Terracotta Army, provide yet more unforgettable sights, before the holiday draws to a close back in Shanghai.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Shanghai Jiulong Hotel, Shanghai (nights 2 & 15) Within walking distance of the riverfront, this hotel has several restaurants and a bar. Soul Hotel, Suzhou (night 3) Perfectly positioned with a choice of restaurants, a bar and a pool. Sunworld Hotel, Beijing (nights 4-6) In the city’s main shopping area and within walking distance of the night food market. Yangtze River Cruise Ship (nights 7-10) Enjoy all the comfort and elegance of river cruising. Yinhe Dynasty, Chengdu (nights 11-12) Centrally located with a restaurant, a bar and a pool. Grand New World Hotel, Xi’an (nights 13-14) Centrally located with a restaurant, a bar and an indoor pool.

Temple of Meenakshi, Madurai

Palace of the Winds, Jaipur

Taj Mahal

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Grand Tour of India

From the ‘Golden Triangle’ cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, to Kerala’s labyrinthine backwaters, this is the perfect introduction to an extraordinary country. AVAILABLE: Sep to Nov 2017, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover Delhi’s historic Red Fort & Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the ruins of the Quwwat-ul-Islam • Enjoy a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi • Visit Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds and Amber Fort • Journey to Ranthambhore National Park in search of tigers • A visit to the wondrous Taj Mahal • Explore Kochi with its famous Chinese fishing nets • A night on a traditional houseboat • A visit to Periyar’s Wildlife Sanctuary, with a lake cruise • A night-time cycle-rickshaw ride in Madurai • Visit the Munnar tea plantations and Tata Tea Museum • 15 nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast hotel accommodation • Nine lunches, enjoying cuisine typical to the region • Flights to Delhi, returning from Kochi via Mumbai, and an internal flight from Delhi to Kochi

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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Ranthambhore Fort – £15, Periyar Guided Walk – £11

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £750

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Full of fascination, this wonderful tour begins in mesmerising Delhi, and takes in ‘Pink City’ Jaipur before crossing Rajasthan’s dusty plains to the rolling hill country of the legendary ‘Tigers of Ranthambhore’. Agra’s fabled Taj Mahal is brought thrillingly to life before you fly south to old Cochin, gateway to Kerala’s languid waterways. A journey into lush, forested uplands, a visit to eye-popping Madurai’s exotic temples, and a night in a traditional hill station complete the memorable journey.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambhore, Dholpur & Agra hotels (nights 2-6 & 8) (please refer to hotel descriptions on page 18). Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur (night 7) Pool villas are set in the lush grounds of the original red sandstone palace. Trident Hotel, Kochi (nights 9-10) Offers a pool and an Ayurvedic Therapy Centre Deluxe. Houseboat, Alleppey (night 11) A traditional thatched houseboat – the authentic way to experience Kerala. Greenwoods, Periyar (nights 1213) Close to the wildlife park, this hotel offers a pool and a tree-house coffee-shop. Heritage Hotel, Madurai (nights 14-15) This luxurious resort is a quiet haven in the bustling city. Tea Country Resort, Munnar (night 16) Located in the greenery of Munnar, this new hotel offers tremendous views. Courtyard Marriott, Kochi (night 17) A comfortable, modern base with a restaurant and outdoor pool.

Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park

11 ? days from Canadian Rockies £xxx & the Rocky Mountaineer £2,549 Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, dazzling Pacific rim city Vancouver, Rockies resorts and exquisite Banff. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A spectacular, two-day journey on the Rocky Mountaineer, travelling in SilverLeaf service (GoldLeaf available at a supplement) • Stay in Banff, the capital of the Rockies • A journey along the Icefields Parkway, via sparkling Lake Louise • A two-night stay in the alpine town of Jasper • Discover Vancouver, frequently voted the world’s best city to live in • Stay two nights in the pretty harbourside city of Victoria • Nine nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis • Breakfast and lunch on board the Rocky Mountaineer • Flights to Calgary, returning from Vancouver

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,549

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

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

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This wonderful escorted tour of Western Canada begins in Banff, the Rockies’ majestic capital, before travelling to stunning Lake Louise and continuing along the dramatic Icefields Parkway to the mountain town of Jasper. You’ll then board the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train and travel through the spectacular Rockies to Vancouver, before finishing your holiday in Victoria, Vancouver Island’s decidedly British capital of British Columbia, and a stunning conclusion to one of our most popular holidays.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nights 1-2) Located downtown this hotel has a restaurant, bar and gift shop. Rooms offer TV and tea/ coffee-making facilities. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (nights 3-4) Set on Jasper’s main street this hotel has two restaurants, a pub and an outdoor hot tub. Kamloops (night 5) Accommodation will be advised at check-in and is arranged by Rocky Mountaineer. Sandman Hotel City Centre, Vancouver (nights 1-3) A modern hotel located in Downtown Vancouver. On selected departures we will use the Sandman Suites, Davie Street. The Embassy Inn, Victoria (nights 8-9) Located close to the beautiful Inner Harbour, this hotel has a restaurant and outdoor pool (open seasonally). All rooms have air conditioning and a private balcony.

East Coast Extravaganza – USA & Canada Enjoy a day in beautiful, walled Québec City — See pages 32 & 33

1 Texas, Presley’s Memphis & New Orleans The famous Stockyards are the focal point of Fort Worth’s Historic Quarter — See page 34

New York The city that never sleeps, with iconic sights at almost every turn, New York exhausts superlatives. Marvel at the towering skyscrapers, head for the haven of serenity that is Central Park, fill yourself to bursting at incredible restaurants & delis, or take the credit card to Bloomingdales or Macy’s for some retail therapy. The Big Apple offers it all and more! See pages 13, 16, 32 & 36 for tours that visit New York City

Striking contrasts of cities & scenic wonders Travelling from the peace & quiet of natural beauty to the thronging buzz of a living city can heighten the virtues of both. Explore this section and find five of the best examples of this on offer with Newmarket Holidays!

Canadian Rockies Before heading into the mountains, visit Vancouver, the waterfront city voted one of the best place to live in the world — See page 35

Fall Colours of New England & Canada Discover Ottawa, Canada’s capital city poised on the edge of nature — See page 36

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Music Cities USA Stroll down music capital Memphis’ famous Beale Street — See page 37

New York skyline

East Coast Extravaganza – USA & Canada

14? days from

£1, £xxx 699

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

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Explore elegant, historic Boston • Stay in stylish and sophisticated Montréal • Enjoy a day in beautiful, walled Québec City • Overnight in Canada’s leafy capital, Ottawa • Explore cosmopolitan Toronto on the shores of Ontario • Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls • Discover mesmerising, pulsating New York City • Short visit to Philadelphia – ‘City of Brotherly Love’ • Spend a day in all-powerful Washington, D.C. • 12 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis • Coach travel and transfers throughout • Flights to Boston, returning from Washington D.C.

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

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

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

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £655

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This tremendous value holiday is crammed from start to finish with wonderful highlights, as you journey from blue-blood Boston, to stylish Montréal and Québec City ,then back via Ottawa to breathtaking New York, historic Philadelphia and Washington’s seat of power. Day One Fly to Boston, and upon arrival, meet your tour manager and board the coach for the transfer to the hotel on the outskirts of the city. Day Two Board the coach to enjoy a full day in America’s most European city, joining the fascinating optional guided tour to explore the famous ‘Freedom Trail’ through its compact heart, taking in the gold-domed State House, the green acres of Boston Common and the cobbled streets of historic Beacon Hill. Visit colourful Quincy Market with its speciality stalls, or perhaps cross the Charles River to famous Harvard University, before returning to the hotel. Day Three Make the scenic journey north, through the leafy countryside of New England and on into Canada to stylish, sophisticated Montréal, the world’s second-largest Frenchspeaking metropolis, for a two-night stay. Day Four Today’s included excursion is to charming Québec City, North America’s only walled settlement. Enjoy an optional tour in the company of a local guide upon arrival and explore the narrow, cobbled alleyways of endlessly enthralling Vieux-Québec. Exuding charm from every pore, Québec City is sure to prove one of the highlights of the entire holiday, before you return to Montréal for a second evening. Day Five Enjoy a short orientation tour of Montréal, before taking your leave of the city and heading along the Maple Leaf Trail to enjoy an overnight stay in romantic Ottawa, Canada’s beautiful administrative capital, with its Victorian houses and famous Rideau Canal.

Niagara Falls

Chateau Frontenac, Québec City

Day Six The Canadian capital is brought to life this morning on a guided tour, before you board the coach once more to journey on to glittering Toronto, with its sky-piercing CN Tower, countless cafés and restaurants and its ultra-modern shopping malls. Spend the evening and stay overnight in this engaging place. Day Seven This morning, explore Toronto at your leisure, or join the optional guided tour, which will bring to life the sights and sounds of the historic city, with its distinct neighbourhoods – including Chinatown, Greektown, and Little Italy. This afternoon, journey around the shore of Lake Ontario, to spend two nights close to the mighty Niagara Falls, one of nature’s most eye-popping wonders. Day Eight Spend the morning in awestruck wonder as you visit the falls, which plunge over the famous precipices in a cacophony of noise and a permanent misty spray. Heard and seen for miles around, they are truly one of nature’s greatest sights. Take an optional helicopter flight for a bird’s eye view of the tumult, perhaps enjoy lunch in a restaurant overlooking the falls, and enjoy a second relaxed evening in the resort. Day Nine Today you’ll make the short journey across the bridge connecting Canada with the USA, passing the American Falls, and will make the journey east and south through Upper New York State and into Pennsylvania to spend the next two nights in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from extraordinary New York City. Day 10 Board the coach and head into the heart of New York. Explore on your own, or more likely join the optional tour of the ‘City that Never Sleeps’. Marvel at the famous sights and enjoy a visit to the 70th-floor ‘Top of the Rock’ at the Rockefeller Center, from where the whole of Manhattan and beyond can be viewed. Discover your own slice of the ‘Big Apple’ before returning to New Jersey at the end of a wonderful day. Day 11 Heading south, this morning you’ll visit the original US capital, Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was prepared and - after the tolling of the Liberty Bell - first read to the nation in July 1776. Enjoy our guided city tour, which will bring to life the colourful story of America’s birth, before continuing on to spend a final two nights close to Washington D.C.

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Capitol Building, Washington

Boston Waterfront

Day 12 Enjoy a full day in the ‘Nation’s Capital’, which will be brought to life on the optional guided city tour. See the giant domed Capitol building on ‘the Hill’, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, the Smithsonian museums and - across the green swathe of the Ellipse, at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue - the White House itself. Across the Potomac lie Arlington National Cemetery and the hulking Pentagon. Day 13 A last free morning brings opportunities for rest and relaxation, and perhaps a little shopping, before this afternoon you transfer to the airport for your return overnight flight. Day 14 Arrive back in the UK at the end of a wonderful holiday.

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

Graceland

Riverwalk, San Antonio

Fort Worth Stockyards

16 ? days from Texas, Presley’s Memphis £2,249 £xxx & New Orleans An extraordinary journey through the southern states, crammed with fascinating musical highlights and interest from beginning to end. AVAILABLE: May, Sep & Oct 2017, Apr, May, Sep & Oct 2018

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Journey through the sleepy countryside of Alabama • Spend two nights in New Orleans • Visit the historic Oak Alley Plantation • Louisiana’s Creole Nature Trail, one of the All-American Roads • Visit Houston, home to the NASA Space Center • San Antonio, capital of ‘Tex-Mex’ culture • Stay in colourful Austin, Texas’ music capital • Enjoy two nights in ‘cowboy town’ Fort Worth • Catch a ‘cattle drive’ at the Fort Worth Stockyards • Explore Dallas and Memphis, Tennessee • Entrance to Sun Studios and Elvis’ beloved Graceland • Discover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • 14 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis • Return flights to Atlanta

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,249

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

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

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £939 *Please note: Some dates will be accommodated at the similar Wyndham French Quarter.

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

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hampton Inn & Suites, Montgomery (nt 1) Close to many restaurants and the Alabama River Hampton Inn, New Orleans* (nts 2-3) Set in a beautifully converted warehouse. Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Lake Charles (nt 4) Set on the Contraband Bayou waterfront with a pool and spa. Hyatt Regency, Houston Galleria (nt 5) Next door to the Galleria. Crockett Hotel, San Antonio (nts 6-7) A historic hotel in the heart of the city. Holiday Inn Town Lake, Austin (nt 8) In downtown Austin with restaurant, gym and outdoor pool. All rooms have a TV, microwave and fridge. Hyatt Place Historic Stockyards, Fort Worth (nts 9-10) Walk out into the lively action of the Stockyards. Holiday Inn Conference Center, Little Rock (nt 11) A new hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. The Guest House™ at Graceland (nts 12-13) Inspired by the warm hospitality Elvis showed his guests. Clarion Hotel Stadium, Nashville (nt 14) This hotel has a restaurant, pub and indoor pool.

Vancouver

Lake Louise

Wild Elk, Banff National Park

11 days from

£1,599

The Canadian Rockies

Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, dazzling Pacific rim city Vancouver, Rockies resorts and exquisite Banff. AVAILABLE: Jun & Sep 2017, Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018*

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover Vancouver – often voted ‘best place in the world to live’ • Visit pretty Vancouver Island on an optional excursion • Journey to Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway • Look out for ‘Grizzlies’ in the Monashee Mountains • Stay in Jasper, ‘Gem of the Canadian Rockies’ • Journey from Jasper to Banff on the Icefields Parkway via sparkling Lake Louise • Nine nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis • Flights to Vancouver, returning from Calgary

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £1,729 • Manchester £1,599

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Vancouver City Tour & Capilano Suspension Bridge – £84, Vancouver Island, Victoria & the Butchart Gardens – £123, Jasper Tramway & Sightseeing – £39, Banff & Sulphur Mountain Cable-Car – £49, Rockies Helicopter Ride – £180

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £599

This wonderful escorted tour of Western Canada includes a three-night stay in sparkling Vancouver, with the chance to visit more-British-than-Britain Victoria, on Vancouver Island, before you head towards the Rockies and the resorts of famous Whistler and Sun Peaks. Two nights are spent in historic Jasper, before you journey via Lake Louise through breathtaking scenery to Banff, the Rockies’ majestic capital, and a stunning conclusion to one of our most popular holidays.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sandman Hotel City Centre, Vancouver (nights 1-3) Nestled right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. On selected departures we will use the Sandman Suites, Davie Street. Crystal Lodge, Whistler (night 4) An award-winning restaurant and a central location. Sun Peaks Lodge, Sun Peaks (night 5) A cosy mountain retreat in the heart of Sun Peaks. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (nights 6-7) On the main street of this charming mountain township. Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nights 8-9) Surrounded by mountain scenery in the heart of downtown.

*2018 ITINERARY UPDATE:

The tour will operate a revised itinerary in 2018 starting in Calgary, staying in Banff, Jasper, Sun Peaks, Vancouver and Victoria. Please visit our website for full details of the itinerary.

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Mount Royal, Montréal

Niagara Falls

New York City

Fall Colours of New England & Canada

16 ? days from

£2,129 £xxx

Mother Nature’s annual dazzling display, one of her greatest wonders, and some of North America’s most exciting, enthralling cities. AVAILABLE:

Sep & Oct 2017

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend time in mesmerising New York City • Spend two nights in the shadow of Niagara Falls • Enjoy a short stay in sparkling, waterfront Toronto • Visit historic, pretty Niagara-on-the-Lake • Historic university seat Kingston • Join the Maple Leaf Trail to present-day capital Ottawa • Stay in stylish and sophisticated Montréal • Québec City, overlooking the St Lawrence River • A ‘Fall Foliage’ drive through New England countryside • Discover coastal Maine’s Portland and Kennebunkport • Spend two nights in historic, elegant Boston • Follow the Pilgrim’s footsteps at Plimoth Plantation • Head to Cape Cod for a ‘Whale Watch’ cruise • A visit to Newport, Rhode Island • 14 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis • Return flights to New York

FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,129 • Manchester £2,229

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

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

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £1,035

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This wonderful holiday showcases the sensational autumn colours of one of the world’s most beautiful corners, the sights and sounds of some of North America’s greatest cities, and in the plunging torrents of Niagara Falls, one of its most breathtaking natural wonders. From Manhattan, to the scenic ‘Maple Leaf Trail’ from Toronto to Québec City, via Ottawa and Montréal, and from stunning Vermont and coastal Maine to elegant, ‘blue-blood’ Boston, this tour has it all.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 1-2) Features a bar and restaurant. Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa by Hilton, Niagara Falls (nights 3-4) This hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (night 5) Centrally located with a pool and restaurants. Radisson Hotel Parliament Hill, Ottawa (night 6) Facilities include a restaurant and a gym. Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nights 7-8) A central hotel has a restaurant, an indoor pool and gym. Hotel Jay, Jay Peak (night 9) Located in the mountains, this hotel has several restaurants, bars and a pool. Grand Summit Resort, Bethel (night 10) At the foot of the White Mountains, this hotel has a heated outdoor pool and several restaurants. Element Boston Seaport, Boston (nights 11-12) Has a pool and pretty courtyard area. Cape Codder Resort & Spa, Hyannis (nights 13-14) Offers four restaurants, and an indoor pool.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland

Historic RCA Studio B

15 ? days from

£xxx £2,259

Music Cities USA

‘Motown’, Chicago, ‘Route 66’, Nashville, Memphis, the Mississippi Delta and New Orleans… America’s musical heritage, discovered and explored. AVAILABLE: Jun, Sep & Oct 2017, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018*

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Visit Hitsville USA, home to the Motown Museum • Discover the amazing Henry Ford Museum • Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame • Experience Chicago – home of the Blues and Jazz • Get your Route 66 kicks in Springfield, Illinois • Discover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • Visit Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame • Visit Elvis’ beloved Graceland and Sun Studios • Visit the BB King Museum in Indianola, Mississippi • Enjoy a include city tour of New Orleans and take in the atmosphere of the fabled ‘ French Quarter’ • 13 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis • Flights to Detroit, returning from Atlanta

FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,259

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

Chicago City Tour – from £25, Bayou & Alligator Tour – £25

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £909 *2018 ITINERARY UPDATE:

2018 departures the tour will include an additional night in Muscle Shoals. Please call or visit our website for further information.

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Enjoy this wonderful journey through 20th-century America and the music it gave to the world. Featuring iconic sights and associated sounds that formed the soundtrack to our lives, the tour begins in Detroit – birthplace of ‘Motown’ – and visits the incredible Henry Ford Museum, Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and bustling Chicago, before heading south to explore the great cities and surrounding countryside that gave the world Jazz, Blues and Country.

YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Doubletree by Hilton Dearborn, Detroit (nights 1-2) Well located with modern facilities. Hampton Inn, Cleveland Downtown (night 3) Close to major attractions and restaurants. Cambria Chicago, Magnificent Mile, Chicago (nights 4-5) Within walking distance to the Magnificent Mile. Sheraton Westport Plaza, St Louis (night 6) East of downtown, surrounded by restaurants. Millennium Maxwell House, Nashville (nights 7-8) Located in the city, with restaurants and bars all close by. The Guest House™ at Graceland, Memphis (nights 9-10) The new hotel is inspired by the warm hospitality Elvis showed his guests. Hampton Inn, New Orleans (nights 11-12) Within a 15-minute walk from the French Quarter and a large shopping mall. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Downtown, Atlanta (night 13) Within easy walking distance of attractions.

New York skyline

Essential Information for travelling to North America, Asia & Africa Passports & Visas Entry to the USA & Canada

Entry to Asia & Africa

Electronic authorisation is required by British citizens travelling to the USA and Canada which must be applied for on-line at least 72 hours prior to departure. The current cost for USA is $14 per person and Canada is $7 per person. If your tour flies first to the USA you should apply for the US ESTA only – and not the Canadian eTA. If your tour flies into Canada you should apply for the Canadian eTA - and not the US ESTA. When entering the USA by land, there is a $6 US charge to cross the border from Canada to the USA, this is payable in cash at the border crossing and is not included in the holiday price. Passengers travelling on cruises which involve a combination of USA and Canadian ports may be required to apply for both the US ESTA and Canadian eTA. This will be advised prior to travel. Please call or visit our website for further information.

Visas are required by British Citizens travelling to some tour destinations, visas must be applied for prior to departure. Cambodia – visa required, current cost £30; Thailand - visa not required; Vietnam - visa required, current cost £54; China – visa required, current cost £151; India – visa required, current cost US $60; Myanmar (Burma) visa required, current cost £35; Nepalvisa required, current cost £20; South Africa - no visa required but special rules apply for children under 18. We will send you details of how to apply for your visa about eight weeks prior to travel. Please call or visit our website for further information

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More award-winning holidays! India – Tigers, the Taj & Nepal Available: Nov 2017, Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2018 Discover the glorious ‘Golden Triangle’ cities, Ranthambhore’s protected tigers, and the ancient, beautiful land in the shadow of the mighty Himalayas.

Pancha Pandava Rathas, Mahabalipuram

17 days from

£2,299

Itinerary: Delhi (1nt) • Agra (1nt) • Ranthambhore (2nts) • Jaipur (2nts) • Rajgarh (1nt) • Delhi (1nt) • Kathmandu (2nts) • Chitwan (2nts) • Kathmandu (1nt) Flying from: Heathrow

Kerala & India’s South 18 days from

£1,799

Available: Oct & Nov 2017, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2018 Explore an idyllic land of ancient ports, labyrinthine backwaters, forested uplands dotted with colourful temples and tea-plantations. Itinerary: Bangalore (1nt) • Mysore (2nts) • Ooty (1nt) • Coimbatore (1nts) • Kochi (2nts) • Houseboat (1nt) • Alleppey (1nt) • Periyar (2nts) • Madurai (2nts) • Pondicherry (1nt) • Mahabalipuram (2nts)

Pancha Pandava Rathas, Mahabalipuram

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Thailand & Burma Available: Nov 2017, Feb to May & Sep to Nov 2018 Discover the mesmerising magic and irresistible sights and sounds of two of the world’s most colourful, captivating and enthralling countries.

Bagan Temples, Burma

15 days from

£2,549

Itinerary: Yangon (1nt) • Inle Lake (1nt) • Mandalay (2nts) • Bagan (2nts) • Bangkok (2nts) • Kanchanaburi (2nts) • Cha Am (2nts) Flying from: Heathrow

America’s Southern Belles – Music Cities, Charleston & Savannah 14 days from

£2,199

Available: Oct & Nov 2017, Feb, Apr to Jun & Sep to Nov 2018 The unforgettable sounds and sights of America’s musical heartland combined with colonial charm and elegance, on an ultimate Deep South Tour. Itinerary: Montgomery (1nt) • New Orleans (2nts) • Memphis (2nts) • Nashville (2nts) • Asheville (2nts) • Charleston (1nt) • Savannah (2nts) Flying from: Heathrow

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