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to a selection of high quality tours and holidays by award-winning Newmarket Holidays. Now in our 35th year of operation and thrilled following the recent success achieved at the prestigious British Travel Awards, where we were honoured to receive several accolades, including ‘Best Large Escorted Tours Operator’ for the fifth successive year, we hope that the following pages will contain a holiday that is right for you. Whether you are a regular customer or are considering joining us for the first time, we look forward to the pleasure of your company as we create memories that last a lifetime!
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There’s even more to discover... Newmarket holidays are crafted with care by a team of seasoned travel experts who spend their year travelling to the destinations, researching new ideas and assessing feedback from previous customers. This desire to create new holiday experiences for our customers is reflected in the following pages.
New for 2018 Don’t miss several new and exciting destinations awaiting discovery and exploration, and a host of others that have added value with new included excursions and highlights. Look online for a wider selection of our new escorted tours.
Little Trains of the Pyrenees
Swiss Alpine Glories
The beautiful border country between Spain and France, explored on some wonderful mountain railway trains – life in the slow lane!
The natural glories and historic towns and cities of the world’s most beautiful Alpine paradise, discovered and explored.
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A Journey through India – Grand Palaces & Historic Forts Golden Age luxury and some unforgettable experiences as the glories of Rajasthan are discovered and explored.
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Singapore, Malaysia & Borneo’s Orangutans Discover glittering cities, white sand beaches, precious wildlife, jungle landscapes, verdant hill stations… and some of the world’s best street food.
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Travel further afield Join us in some of the globe’s most exciting, most colourful and most enthralling locations, from the extraordinary temples of Bangkok to the the Taj Mahal and the astonishing wildlife of Africa. Look online for a wider selection of our tours further afield.
India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal This classic tour of northern India’s greatest cities is the perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations.
Discover Thailand The mesmerising magic and irresistible sights and sounds of one of the world’s most colourful, captivating and enthralling countries.
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Fly from an airport near you! Newmarket holidays offer the added convenience of flying from your local airport, in addition to the major international gateways. Fly direct to your destination on a variety of reputable scheduled airlines, or fly from your local airport to connect with longer flights from larger airports. • Aberdeen • Belfast • Birmingham • Bournemouth • Bristol • Cardiff • Doncaster • Durham Tees Valley • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Exeter • Gatwick • Glasgow • Heathrow • Humberside • Inverness • Leeds/Bradford • Liverpool • London City • Luton • Manchester • Newcastle • Norwich • Stansted • Southend • Southampton
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Loch Lomond
The Edinburgh Tattoo
Loch Lomond & the Edinburgh Tattoo
4 days from
£499
The best of Scotland in four days! Two vibrant cities, the spectacular Edinburgh Tattoo and the shimmering beauty of Loch Lomond. AVAILABLE: Aug 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Take your seat on the Castle Esplanade to see the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (upgrade tickets available) • Enjoy a boat trip on shimmering Loch Lomond • A tour of the glorious Trossachs National Park • A short guided sightseeing tour of Edinburgh • Spend time exploring lively, cosmopolitan Glasgow • Experience the remarkable Falkirk Wheel (entrance payable locally) • Three nights’ bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation in The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock • Three-course evening meals at the hotel on days one and three • Return flights to Glasgow
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £509 • Bristol £509 • Gatwick £509 • Heathrow £539 • Luton £509 • Southampton £569 • Stansted £499
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £102
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Join us, and experience for yourself the world-famous Royal Military Tattoo, held on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, as well as enjoying a day trip to serene Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and time spent exploring majestic Edinburgh and cosmopolitan Glasgow. An unforgettable day in the Scottish capital Edinburgh begins with a short, guided orientation tour, taking in elegant Prince’s Street and the Walter Scott monument, Holyrood Palace and the historic Royal Mile. After an afternoon at leisure, take your seat for the evening performance of the Tattoo, enjoying a soul-stirring, magical blend of music, dance and military pageantry, massed pipes and drums, dancers and display teams from around the world, and the finale of a lone piper on the battlements, silhouetted against the darkening sky. A day in the Trossachs National Park, including an hour-long cruise on Loch Lomond’s sparkling waters, a journey through spectacular Trossachs’ scenery, and a visit to the iconic, 35-metre-high Falkirk Wheel, the world’s first rotating boat lift, connecting the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde, completes a wonderful summertime break.
YOUR HOTEL: The Park Hotel Kilmarnock
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This modern hotel, adjacent to Kilmarnock’s Rugby Park stadium, is a 10 -15 minute walk from the historic town centre, and offers excellent accommodation and friendly service, as well as a coffee shop, restaurant and bistro. A health suite (complimentary for guests), free Wi-Fi and well-appointed rooms with TV and tea/coffee-making facilities, add to the pleasure.
Strathspey Steam Train
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Scottish Highland Railways
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Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on three of Scotland’s most celebrated and iconic railways. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - one of the ‘Great Railway Journeys of the World’ • Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway • Cross the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct on the 42-mile journey from Fort William to Mallaig • Visit the famous Highland resort of Aviemore • Four nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at either the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore or the Carrbridge Hotel, Carrbridge • Return flights to Edinburgh
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £579 • Bristol £509 • Cardiff £539 • East Midlands £569 • Exeter £689 • Gatwick £509 • Heathrow £569 • Luton £489 • Manchester £559 • Norwich £609 • Southampton £629 • Stansted £489
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
• Cairngorm Mountain Railway – £14.50 (adults), £13 (senior citizens), £10 (children)
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £108 *Depending on your departure date, you will stay in one of two hotels described on this page. You will be told which hotel you are staying in when you book. Please note: The Fort William and Kyle railway journeys are both on diesel hauled scheduled Scotrail services.
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Visit the heart of the Highlands to enjoy three spectacular train journeys. Acclaimed by Michael Palin as one of the ‘Great Railway Journeys of the World’, the run from Inverness across to Kyle of Lochalsh is just one of the trio of rail journeys included on this break. The line travels along the south side of Beauly Firth, with views across to the ‘Black Isle’, before turning north to Dingwall. From there it heads west, through the remote northern Highlands, culminating in a descent to the magnificent scenery of Loch Carron. You’ll also take a nostalgic nine-and-a-half-mile trip on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery. One final journey, taking you on the last 42 miles of the famous West Highland Line, winds through spectacular scenery from Fort William to Mallaig overlooking the Isle of Skye and completes an unforgettably scenic few days.
YOUR HOTEL*: The Highlander Hotel Newtonmore
This is a modern hotel set in the Spey Valley in the village of Newtonmore. The bedrooms are situated in two blocks just a short walk from the main hotel reception, restaurant and bar areas.
Carrbridge Hotel Carrbridge
Situated in the North West corner of the Cairngorm National Park, on the banks of the River Dulnain, this traditional Highland hotel is family owned and managed, and has been sympathetically refurbished.
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Tobermory, Mull
Rothesay gardens, Bute
Duart Castle, Mull
Island Hopping Along Scotland’s West Coast
8 days from
£939
Enjoy a wonderfully leisurely journey from Glasgow to Inverness with its timeless land and seascapes, as you visit four very different islands. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jul & Sep 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A day on the Isle of Arran, ‘Scotland in Miniature’ • A visit to the Gothic wonder of Mount Stuart House • Visits to historic Inveraray and the lively resort of Oban • Time to explore the inner Hebridean island of Mull • Journeys taking in the Kyles of Bute and the remote Ardnamurchan peninsula • Time to enjoy enchanting Iona, Cradle of Scottish Christianity • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the Mercure Hotel, Ayr, the Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa, Inveraray, the Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, Craignure and the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore • Outbound flight to Glasgow, returning from Inverness* • All ferry crossings as detailed
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £999 • Bristol £939 • Gatwick £949 • Heathrow £999 • Luton £939 • Manchester £999
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £189 *In the Autumn this itinerary will operate in reverse. You will fly into Inverness and return from Glasgow. You will stay at the Hallmark Hotel, Irvine on nights 6-7.
Sparkling lochs, white-sand beaches, soaring mountains and heather-clad moorlands, combined with a pace of life most of us have forgotten ever existed, make this holiday, which includes tours of Arran, Bute’s remarkable Mount Stuart House, Mull’s pretty, colourful Tobermory and sacred Iona, a joy to experience. The scenic Kyles of Bute, bustling Inveraray, Western Isles gateway Oban, the glorious Spey Valley and rugged Ardnamurchan complete a not-to-be-missed Scottish odyssey.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Mercure Hotel
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Ayr
This modern three-star hotel, with views to Arran, offers comfortable bedrooms and a good restaurant and bar.
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
nights 3-4
Inveraray
On the banks of Loch Fyne, offering stunning views, the hotel’s spa facilities include a 15m pool.
Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa
nights 5-6
Craignure
This hotel is set on the Sound of Mull, with shore-side gardens, a spa and leisure club, restaurant and a wellstocked whisky bar.
Highlander Hotel
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Newtonmore
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Set in delightful Spey Valley village, this modern hotel offers restaurant, bar and bedrooms in blocks a short walk away.
Giant’s Causeway
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Belfast & the Titanic Experience
4 days from
£319
The story of the birth of the world’s most famous liner is unveiled in one of Europe’s fastest-changing, fascination-packed cities. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Admission to the spectacular Titanic Belfast Experience • A fascinating half-day guided tour of Belfast and its major landmarks • The opportunity to join an optional tour of the beautiful Antrim Coast and to visit the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway • Three nights’ carefully chosen bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at the three-star Ibis Hotel, Belfast City Centre or, for a small supplement, at the Ramada Encore, Belfast City Centre • Return flights to Belfast
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £329 • Bristol £339 • East Midlands £389 • Exeter £399 • Gatwick £329 • Heathrow £389 • Leeds/Bradford £399 • Liverpool £319 • Luton £329 • Manchester £339 • Newcastle £329 • Southampton £399 • Stansted £339
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• Glens of Antrim & Giant’s Causeway – £27
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An included visit to the glittering Titanic Belfast Experience is the highlight of this popular break that also includes a guided tour of the vibrant city and a chance to explore the surrounding Antrim coast and countryside. Your friendly tour manager will bring to life the city’s turbulent past, thriving present and future hopes, on a tour that will include major landmarks like City Hall, Queen’s University, Stormont Castle, the celebrated Peace Wall, the famous political murals and the regenerated docks area, home to the breathtaking Titanic Quarter. Set on the site where the ill-fated liner was built, the Titanic Belfast Experience is a state-of-the-art multi-media presentation following the ship from its conception to its rediscovery in 1985, and is an unforgettable experience. An optional excursion to the Antrim Coast, with its fabled Nine Glens and Giant’s Causeway, completes the break.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Ibis Hotel Belfast City Centre
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Price from £319
This hotel is located close to the city’s shopping districts and within walking distance of the Titanic Quarter. Rooms are simple and modern with Wi-Fi and a TV and there’s a 24-hour restaurant and bar.
Ramada Encore Belfast City Centre
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Price from £373
Located in the Cathedral Quarter, this comfortable hotel includes amenities such as a restaurant, a lounge with free Wi-Fi and lifts. Guest rooms are contemporary in style and have flat-screen TVs.
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Timoleague Abbey
Ring of Kerry
The Ring of Kerry & Wonderful Western Ireland £569
6 days from
A wonderful opportunity to enjoy some of Ireland’s loveliest scenery, including the iconic lakes and mountains paradise of the Ring of Kerry. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun & Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A tour of the Ring of Kerry, with its stunning seascapes and soaring mountains • A boat trip to Garinish Island and its famous gardens • Discover the delightful city of Cork • Visit Timoleague Abbey • A guided tour of Bantry House and time to explore its beautiful gardens • Explore the colourful and fashionable seaside resort of Kinsale • Entrance to the fascinating Cobh Heritage Centre • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the three-star Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery • Return flights to Cork
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £649 • Bristol £659 • Gatwick £629 • Heathrow £679 • Manchester £689 • Southampton £649 • Stansted £599
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £130
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From an idyllic base on the West Cork coast, this holiday is crammed with highlights and is the perfect introduction to the many attractions of this beautiful corner of the Emerald Isle. Join our tour manager on some wonderful excursions, including visits to lively Kinsale, the delightful city of Cork with its long maritime history and Cobh, final port of call in April 1912 for the ill-fated RMS Titanic. A visit to the excellent Heritage Centre - a multimedia exhibition which tells the story of Irish immigration - is included. Other highlights include a boat trip taking in the renowned gardens on Garinish Island and a tour of historic Bantry House. A long, but infinitely worthwhile day and undoubted highlight of your holiday, will be a tour of the Ring of Kerry, the sublimely beautiful lakes and mountains paradise of the Iveragh Peninusla. From forests and rugged landscapes, to tumbling waterfalls and the raging waters of the Atlantic, this is a roller coaster of scenic wonder.
YOUR HOTEL: Celtic Ross Hotel Rosscarbery
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Situated where the Wild Atlantic Way hugs the coastline at Rosscarbery Bay, this attractive hotel is family owned and managed. The village sits on a hill behind the hotel, about a 10 to 15 minute walk away. Many of the comfortable bedrooms overlook the lagoon or the estuary and are available at a supplement. The hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym.
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Cliffs of Moher
Kylemore Abbey
Galway, Connemara & Ireland’s Stunning West
6 days from
£599
The chance to discover one of the most beautiful and unspoilt corners of Ireland, renowned for its ancient Gaelic heritage and traditional Irish hospitality. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A visit to vibrant, colourful Galway City • A drive along part of the Wild Atlantic Way and a scenic tour of glorious Connemara • Admission to beautiful Kylemore Abbey • Visits to the towering Cliffs of Moher and the lunarlike landscape of the Burren • Time to explore the National Museum of Ireland Country Life • A private cruise on lovely Lough Corrib with commentary by a local historian • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the four-star McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris • Return flights to Knock
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £619 • East Midlands £639 • Gatwick £599 • Liverpool £689 • Luton £619 • Stansted £599
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £110
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Based in the four-star McWilliam Park Hotel, this six-day holiday features a full and varied itinerary to help you make the very most of your time in this lovely part of the Emerald Isle. Highlights include time to explore historic Galway City, where a pedestrianised thoroughfare leads down to the thriving waterfront, and a cruise on Lough Corrib. Our privately charted vessel is the perfect place from which to enjoy the fantastic views of Ashford Castle, the Connemara mountains and the wooded islands that dot the lake. Other excursions include a scenic tour of Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way – one of the world’s longest defined coastal routes – and a visit to stunning Kylemore Abbey. Finally, we’ll take in the unique landscape of the famous Burren, one of the largest limestone karst areas in Europe, and the majestic Cliffs of Moher - towering some 200 metres above sea level.
YOUR HOTEL: McWilliam Park Hotel Claremorris
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This four-star hotel offers spacious accommodation and a leisure centre with a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym. En-suite bedrooms have a TV, iron, safe, hairdryer and tea/coffeemaking facilities. Meals are taken in the restaurant, and the Kavanagh Lounge and Bar offers a carvery-style lunch, and bar food from mid afternoon. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and entertainment each evening including social dancing and live music.
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Dunluce Castle
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The Giant’s Causeway
Donegal & the Giant’s Causeway
6 days from
£539
One of nature’s most iconic sites combined with time in a relatively undiscovered part of the ‘Emerald Isle’, from which you’ll return richly rewarded. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A visit to the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway with included entrance to the Visitor Centre • Time to explore bustling Donegal town • A visit to beautiful Glenveagh National Park and a guided tour of historic Glenveagh Castle • A scenic coastal drive • A tour of the rugged Inishowen Peninsula including a visit to the fascinating Doagh Isle Famine Village • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and Irish breakfast accommodation at the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny, or, for a small supplement, at the four-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny • Return flights to Belfast
This super-value, popular holiday features a visit to County Antrim’s UNESCO World Heritage site the Giant’s Causeway, and further chances to explore Ireland’s finest scenery. In a region where the Irish language is still widely spoken, and traditional music rings out from the pubs and bars of its ancient towns and villages, you’ll discover a land of rivers and loughs, of towering mountains and sheltered glens from your base in lively Letterkenny. The highlight is a visit to the truly breathtaking Giant’s Causeway. This astonishing collection of basalt columns, packed closely together, act as stepping stones into the Atlantic from beneath the windswept cliffs – a simply unforgettable sight. You’ll also explore Donegal town, visit Glenveagh National Park and its eponymous castle, and spend a day on the Inishowen Peninsula, an area steeped in heritage and antiquity.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Station House Hotel
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Letterkenny
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Price from £539
• Birmingham £559 • Bristol £569 • East Midlands £635 • Exeter £669 • Gatwick £569 • Heathrow £629 • Leeds/Bradford £645 • Liverpool £609 • Luton £539 • Manchester £569 • Newcastle £579 • Southampton £655 • Stansted £559
Situated by the banks of the River Swilly close to the centre of town, this hotel has a café/bar and modern rooms. A complimentary guided walking tour of Letterkenny is offered during your stay.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £105
Letterkenny
Radisson Blu Hotel
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Price from £684
This contemporary hotel is centrally located, and facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. The hotel’s restaurant serves fine Irish cuisine, and the Oak Bar and Grill serves lighter meals.
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Laxey Wheel
Peel Castle
Castletown Station§
Historic Railways of the Isle of Man
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Enjoy ‘Life in the Slow Lane’ as you step back in time and discover the ‘Jewel of the Irish Sea’. AVAILABLE: Mar to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Journey on the narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway • The Manx Electric Railway is Britain’s longest • Explore historic Laxey, where Lady Isabella is the world’s largest working waterwheel • Take the Snaefell Mountain Railway • Visit classic resort Port Erin • On a clear day, see ‘Seven Kingdoms’ from the summit station • Discover many of the island’s attractions with your included ‘Go Explore Heritage’ card • Four nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Chesterhouse Hotel, Rutland Hotel, Welbeck Hotel, Ascot Hotel or the Empress Hotel, Douglas. The four-star Mannin Hotel, Douglas is available at a supplement on selected departures • Return flights to Douglas
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £564 • Birmingham £564 • Gatwick £514 • Glasgow £579 • Liverpool £499 • London City £639 • Luton £534 • Manchester £534
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £60 Please note: In the unlikely event of a steam locomotive breaking down and/ or being unavailable on the Isle of Man Steam Railways, we reserve the right to substitute the engine with a diesel locomotive.
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Join us for a short break to a corner of our island where it seems life is lived at a slower pace – TT races aside – against a background of rolling hills and wonderful beaches. Included journeys on the famous Steam Railway, via former island capital Castletown to beautiful Port Erin, to historic Ramsey and famous Laxey on the celebrated Manx Electric Railway, and a ride on the Snaefell Mountain Railway are all highlights of a wonderful stay.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Depending on your departure date, you will be staying at one of our carefully chosen hotels where the accent is very much on friendly service and warm hospitality. Please see our website for details of other hotels featured. Chesterhouse Hotel Douglas
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Set on Douglas’ seafront, this traditional hotel boasts a carvery restaurant and lounge bar. Rooms have a TV, tea/coffeemaking facilities, hairdryer and telephone.
Rutland Hotel Douglas
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An award-winning hotel set in a Victorian terrace offers a carvery restaurant with panoramic views of the bay. Rooms have free Wi‑Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Mannin Hotel Douglas
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Price from £645
Opened in 2016, the Mannin offers a bar and restaurant overlooking the Broadway and Villa Marina. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, fridge and safe.
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Limone
Lake Garda
8 days from
Offering a taste of the Mediterranean along its sunny shores, idyllic Garda is the perfect ‘lakes and mountains’ holiday choice. AVAILABLE:
Apr to Oct 2018
INCLUDES: Seven nights’ hotel accommodation, flights, airport transfers and an experienced holiday manager in resort
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast International £449 • Birmingham £459 • Bristol £449 • Cardiff £449 • East Midlands £449 • Edinburgh £439 • Gatwick £349 • Heathrow £439 • Luton £399 • Manchester £449 • Southampton £459 • Stansted £399
THINGS TO SEE AND DO: Enjoy the amenities at your chosen hotel Stroll the lakeside promenade Sunbathe on the lake shore, dotted with tiny beaches Enjoy long lunches or a delicious ice-cream Board a boat for a cruise – take in walled Peschiera, Sirmione’s Scaligera Castle, Gardone Riviera’s Grand Hotel or Desenzano, Roman settlement and the lake’s largest town The young at heart might visit Gardaland, Italy’s largest theme park Verona’s world-famous opera provides more highbrow entertainment Rent a bike or take a hike in the hills Shop for locally produced handicrafts Join an excursion to glorious Venice, medieval Verona, a tour of the lake or the Dolomite mountains
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This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a stay on the sun-blessed shores of Italy’s largest and most spectacular lake. Its clear blue waters, backed by the wooded slopes of craggy mountains, are fringed by elegant resorts, completing the picturesque scene that has drawn visitors for the last hundred years. Equally favoured by mild winds in the winter and cooling breezes in the summer months, Lake Garda’s equable microclimate provides a perfect backdrop for enjoyable holidays. While across the lake the boats ply their trade between the resorts, ashore rest and relaxation are very much the order of the day. Café life, delicious ice cream from a host of gelaterie, plentiful shopping for souvenirs, or just a seat in the sun on a lakeside promenade, are all happy pre-occupations for most, although there are always more active diversions to be enjoyed. With opportunities to take a Grand Circular Tour of the lake, visit Italy’s most evocative city, Venice, to enjoy Verona and to be awestruck by the dramatic Dolomites, it’s no wonder that Lake Garda is our most popular European holiday destination.
Riva del Garda
Malcesine
View from Castle Scaliger, Sirmione
Limone
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES:
Malcesine
Hotel Modena
Bed & Breakfast Price from £349
On Lake Garda’s north-eastern shore, Malcesine, together with its quieter neighbours Assenza di Brenzone and Castelletto di Brenzone, boasts a delightful mix of twisting alleyways and bustling, flower-strewn squares. Visit the 13th-century castle, or take the funicular ride to the summit of Monte Baldo.
Malcesine
Torbole
In a glorious location in the picturesque harbour of Torbole, the views of Lake Garda from this hotel are spectacular.
The liveliest of our resorts, Torbole, also on Lake Garda’s north-eastern shore, offers a vibrant café life and a lakeside promenade, from where, most afternoons, the windsurfing enthusiasts skimming across the water are a colourful sight.
Riva del Garda
This popular hotel offers simple accommodation, and is a great base from which to explore the delightful area.
3H Hotel Geier Torbole
3H Drago Hotel Malcesine
Bed & Breakfast Price from £408
Half-Board Price from £520
This hotel is ideally situated by the lake, this very popular hotel is sure to provide you with a comfortable stay.
Famous Riva, at Lake Garda’s northern tip, has a busy historic centre surrounded by elegant, pastel‑painted buildings. A good selection of cafés, gelaterie, bars, restaurants and shops make it one of the lake’s most popular spots.
3H Hotel Rely
Limone
4H Royal Village Hotel
Malcesine
This family-run hotel has spectacular views of the lake. A regular bus service connects the hotel with other resorts. Limone
Delightful Limone, on Lake Garda’s western shore, is named after the terraced citrus groves on the surrounding hills. Colourful and bustling, with cobbled streets leading down to the lakeside, Limone is a perfect holiday resort, with lively evenings to complement the relaxed, sun-blessed days.
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Half-Board Price from £527
Half-Board Price from £530
This hotel is situated high above the resort, a 10-minute walk downhill to the lake and town centre.
3H Hotel Malcesine Malcesine
Half-Board Price from £534
Set in a wonderful lakeside position, right in the heart of this fine resort, the views over Lake Garda are simply spectacular.
3H Hotel Lago di Garda Bed & Breakfast Malcesine Price from £573
• Grand Circular Tour – from £42 • Venice – from £52 • Verona – £27 • The Dolomites – from £33
Ideally situated in the heart of this wonderful resort, with the lake and many restaurants on the doorstep.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £28
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4H Piccolo Mondo
Half-Board Price from £629
This hotel boasts an excellent range of facilities, and their restaurant offers some of the best regional specialities.
Please see our website for the full range of hotels.
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Limone
Verona
Venice
Venice, Verona & the Wonders of Lake Garda
8 days from
£609
An idyllic corner of the world and two of Europe’s most fascinating, enthralling and historic cities, brought thrillingly to life. AVAILABLE: Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend a week on the sun-kissed shores of glorious Lake Garda • Enjoy a full-day visit to incomparable Venice, La Serenissima • Discover the glories of Roman Verona, city of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ • Journey through the majestic Dolomite mountains • Enjoy a ‘Grand Circular Tour’ of Lake Garda • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Angelini, Torbole (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £709 • Birmingham £699 • Bristol £719 • Cardiff £709 • East Midlands £709 • Edinburgh £739 • Gatwick £609 • Heathrow £739 • Luton £659 • Manchester £709 • Southampton £699 • Stansted £659
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £28
Based in a choice of hotels on Lake Garda, with plenty of time for rest and relaxation, this escorted holiday includes four guided excursions taken in the company of our tour manager. Choose from a range of hotels in delightful Malcesine, popular Torbole or bustling Limone. Enjoy a Grand Circular Tour of Lake Garda, then visit charming Verona, the historic city of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. A day in Venice includes a walking tour, while the last included tour heads into the crags and passes of the majestic Dolomites.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Angelini Torbole
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Price from £609
This family-run hotel is close to the lake and a ten-minute walk from the centre. All bedrooms have a balcony.
Drago Hotel Malcesine/Brenzone
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Price from £660
This stylish hotel is next to the lake, about three miles south of Malcesine. There is a restaurant and outdoor swimming pool.
Hotel Rely Malcesine/Brenzone
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Price from £667
Please note: For a full list of available hotels for this escorted tour please visit our website.
Located south of Malcesine, this hotel has a restaurant, outdoor pool and terrace. All the bedrooms have a balcony/terrace.
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
Hotel Royal Village Limone
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Price from £670
Just a downhill walk to the lake, this hotel has three pools, three restaurants and three evenings’ entertainment.
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Amalfi Coast
Amphitheatre, Pompeii
Capri
Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast
8 days from
£780
Discover the charm and warm hospitality of the Neapolitan Riviera, one of the Mediterranean’s most highly favoured corners. AVAILABLE: May to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend a week in the blissful surroundings of the Neapolitan Riviera • Visit the extraordinary ruins of Roman city Pompeii • Discover and explore colourful, historic Naples • Journey along the famous Amalfi Drive, one of Europe’s most scenic coastal roads • Enjoy a full day on the enchanting Isle of Capri • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Delle Palme, Sant’ Agata (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £830 • East Midlands £830 • Gatwick £780 • Liverpool £830 • Luton £810 • Manchester £830 • Stansted £810
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Countryside Tour - £47
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £168 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
Based in a choice of excellent hotels close to the famous resort of Sorrento, above the blue bay of Naples, this everpopular holiday includes three wonderful guided excursions. Experience historic Naples and discover the ruins of Pompeii, where Roman time stands still; spend a day on the enchanting Isle of Capri, beloved haunt of artists and writers, and sit back in wonderment as you enjoy the breathtaking drive along the fabled Amalfi Coast, overlooking glorious scenes of picture-postcard perfection.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Delle Palme Sant’ Agata
HHH
Price from £780
This hotel with an outdoor pool is located in Sant’ Agata, six miles from Sorrento, to which a regular bus service operates.
Hotel Girasole
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Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £794
One kilometre from Sorrento’s centre, this hotel has a stunning garden surrounding the pool.
Hotel Eliseo
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Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £871
Close to the centre of Sant’ Agnello and five minutes from the sea, this hotel has well-appointed rooms with a balcony.
Hotel Caravel
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Sorrento/Sant’ Agnello Price from £983
This hotel is close to the lift to Marinella Beach and amenities include an outdoor pool, sun terrace and roof-top terrace.
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Florence
Portofino
Portofino, Florence & Tuscany
8 days from
£699
Discover and explore one of the Med’s most exclusive corners and marvel at the stunning ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. AVAILABLE: May to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a week’s stay in one of Tuscany’s most celebrated spa resorts • Discover elegant Santa Margherita Ligure’s stunning bay • Pay a visit to chic Portofino, one of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive corners • Enjoy Pisa and Lucca, two Italian gems • Spend a day in breathtaking Florence, the enthralling ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’ • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Belvedere, Montecatini, (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Italy
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This hugely popular tour is based in perhaps the most celebrated of all of the Tuscan ‘Terme’, Montecatini, which in addition to its famous spa baths and many health and beauty practitioners, boasts beautiful parks and gardens, a host of stylish shops, countless restaurants, cafés, trattorie and gelaterie to enjoy. Three unforgettable excursions will bring to life the Ligurian coast and its resorts, including Santa Margherita Ligure overlooking its stunning bay, and ultra-chic ‘jet-set’ watering-hole Portofino, fabled Pisa, with its ‘leaning tower’ and great marbled Duomo cathedral, elegant, walled Lucca, birthplace of composer Giacomo Puccini, and truly stunning Florence, ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. An opportunity, on an optional excursion, to explore the hill towns of Volterra, Certaldo and UNESCO-listed medieval gem San Gimignano completes the wonderful holiday.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Belvedere Montecatini
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Price from £699
• Bristol £819 • East Midlands £789 • Gatwick £699 • Leeds/Bradford £839 • Luton £759 • Manchester £929 • Stansted £759
Close to the centre, this hotel has a bar, restaurant and a lift. All bedrooms are airconditioned. Rooms with a small balcony are available for a supplement.
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Hotel Adua
• Certaldo, Volterra & San Gimignano – £45
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £149 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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Montecatini
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Price from £769
This hotel is located just a very short walk from the resort’s amenities. Public areas include a bar, lounge, outdoor swimming pool, dining room and a lift. All bedrooms are stylishly furnished and feature satellite TV, air conditioning, mini-bar and safe.
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Lecce
Ostuni
Trulli houses, Alberobello
Puglia & the South – Undiscovered Italy
8 days from
£889
Take in the often-overlooked delights of Italy’s sun-kissed southern ‘high heel’ on this unique and delightful escorted tour. AVAILABLE: May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend seven nights above the blue Adriatic Sea • Enjoy some relaxed days at leisure at the comfortable hotel • Visit white-washed, medieval Cisternino • Witness hilltop Ostuni’s white walls gleaming in the Italian sun • See Alberobello’s traditional, conical Trulli houses • Discover and explore Baroque treasure-chest Lecce • Discover the UNESCO-listed wonders of Matera’s sassi cave dwellings • Take the chance to visit the fascinating Castellana Caves and historic, circular Locorontodo on an optional excursion • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel del Levante, Torre Canne • Return flights to Bari
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £889 • Liverpool £929 • Stansted £919
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
• Castellana Grotto & Locorotondo – £54
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £259 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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This hugely enjoyable holiday, based on the shores of the blue Adriatic, lifts the veil on a fascinating region of Italy. Discover ancient, whitewashed Cisternino, stunning hill-town Ostuni, Alberobello and its conical Trulli houses, UNESCO-listed Matera’s extraordinary sassi caves and the Baroque gem Lecce, and spend time enjoying the delights of the delightful, well-appointed beach-side hotel. Begin with a tour of the wine-producing Itrian Valley, where time-weathered Cisternino, boasting a beautiful medieval quarter, Ostuni, with its beautiful squares, and Alberobello’s tapered, grey-roofed Trulli are the sparkling jewels. A second included tour journeys to Lecce, where Roman remains include a stunning amphitheatre. Enthralling Matera, where the ancient sassi caves were inhabited as recently as 40 years ago and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a fascinating, unique experience. An opportunity to enjoy a last tour of the Apulian countryside, taking in Castellana’s famous cave network, wine-producing, hill town Locorotondo, and elegant Martina Franca, completes a wonderful stay.
YOUR HOTEL: Hotel del Levante Torre Canne
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With its own beach in addition to pools and ample sun terraces, this hotel is a perfect holiday base, with a full range of comforts and amenities. Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a TV, and in addition to the outdoor facilities, there is a restaurant, bar and comfortable lounge. Rooms with a balcony and a balcony and sea view are available.
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Sicilian Coastline
Agrigento
Taormina & Mount Etna
Etna, Taormina & Classic Sicily
8 days from
£949
Discover and explore one of the Med’s most exclusive corners and marvel at the stunning ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend three nights in the foothills of Mount Etna • Discover Europe’s most celebrated active volcano • Enjoy hill-top Taormina • Visit Syracuse, one of Ancient Greece’s most important cities • Spend a day exploring the beautiful Aeolian Islands of Lìpari and Vulcano • Spend four nights in a beach-side hotel close to Cefalù • Discover and explore Sicily’s colourful capital Palermo • The monastery at Monreale is one of Italy’s great glories • Explore medieval Piazza Armerina and Agrigento’s Greek temples • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Orrizonte, Acireale and the four-star Fiesta Garden Beach Hotel, near Cefalù • Return flights to Italy
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This wonderful visit combines a three-night stay on the island’s east coast, in a four-star hotel beneath the towering cone of snow-capped Etna, with a four-night beachside stay close to delightful Cefalù. In the company of a tour manager, you’ll discover centuries-old Palermo and visit the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano. With breathtaking views of Etna, Taormina is one of Italy’s most alluring locations. Discover its marbled squares, flower-strewn streets and spectacular Greek Theatre. Agrigento’s near-perfect Valley of the Temples – of Juno, Lacinia, Concord and Hercules – provides a vivid window on the ancient world. You’ll also visit the ancient treasures in Archimedes’ Syracuse and an optional excursion gives you the opportunity to visit the remarkable Doric Temple in Segesta and the historic mountain town of Erice.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Orrizonte Acireale
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nights 1-3
This hotel, at the foot of Mount Etna, offers views of the volcano and the coastline, and boasts good standard guest rooms, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant overlooking the garden.
• Bristol £989 • Gatwick £949 • Luton £979 • Manchester £999 • Stansted £1,039
Fiesta Garden Beach Hotel
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12 miles west of Cefalù and set beside a private stretch of sand, this hotel has two outdoor pools, extensive sun terraces, and a daytime and evening entertainment programme.
• Segesta – £33
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £182 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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nights 4-7
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Porto Cervo Sardinia
Calanches of Piana, Gulf of Porto
Port de Plaisance of Bonifacio, Corsica
8 days from
£1,019
Sardinia & Corsica
Two of the Mediterranean’s most captivating islands, one Italian, one French, both blessed with blue skies, warm waters and natural beauty. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Aug to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Tour the glitzy ‘playground paradise’ of the sparkling Costa Smeralda and Baia Sardinia • Discover ancient Alghero and its offshore ‘sleeping giant’ Capo Caccia • Discover Corsica’s exquisite hilltop Bonifacio • A guided tour brings Ajaccio to life • See the amazing rock formations of the Calanches de Piana • Visit idyllic sea-side Porto • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Martini in Olbia, Sardinia, and the three-star Residence Les Calanques in Ajaccio, Corsica • Return flights to Olbia • Return ferry crossing from Sardinia to Corsica
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £1,099 • Gatwick £1,019 • Luton £1,039 • Manchester £1,089
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
• Calanques boat cruise – £33
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £168 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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Join us for three wonderful nights in Sardinia’s Olbia, followed by four nights close to historic Ajaccio, in rugged Corsica, birthplace of Napoléon Bonaparte and one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating landscapes. Discover the Costa Smeralda, with its idyllic coves, stunning beaches and ultra-chic Porto Cervo. Visit historic Alghero, with its cathedral, labyrinthine streets and ancient walls before crossing by ferry to Corsica. Explore Ajaccio with its towering citadelle and its associations with the ‘Little Emperor’. Here you can join the included excursion to the nature reserve overlooking the Gulf of Porto, home to the fantastical Calanches rock formations. With delightful included excursions, and plenty of time to rest and relax, this is a perfect way to explore two island paradises in one memorable holiday.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Martini Olbia
HHHH nights 1-3
Close to central Olbia and the Costa Smeralda beaches, this hotel offers rooms with a TV, balcony or patio and free Wi-Fi. Facilities include a tennis court, restaurant, bar/lounge and sun terrace.
Residence Les Calanques Ajaccio
HHH nights 4-7
Overlooking the Sanguinaires Islands and four miles from central Ajaccio, this residence’s studios includes air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette. There is an outdoor pool overlooking the sea and a snack bar.
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Monte Carlo
Cinque Terre
Portofino
Italian Riviera, Monte Carlo £829 & the Cinque Terre
8 days from
Experience a taste of the ‘La Dolce Vita’ in some of the most celebrated reaches of the sun-kissed, flower-strewn Mediterranean shores. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend seven nights above the shores of the blue Mediterranean • Enjoy some relaxed days at leisure at the comfortable hotel • Soak up the sun on the hotel’s beach or stroll the seafront promenade, with its gardens and pretty squares • Discover Santa Margherita Ligure’s stunning bay • Pay a visit to chic Portofino, one of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive locales • Discover glittering Monte Carlo • Explore the beautiful villages and coves of the exquisite Cinque Terre, or ‘five lands’ • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star hillside Hotel Acqua Novella in Spotorno • Return flights to Nice
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £879 • Edinburgh £899 • Gatwick £829 • Leeds/Bradford £899 • Liverpool £889 • Luton £859 • Manchester £899 • Stansted £859
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £147 Please note: At the beginning and end of the season, certain facilities at the hotel and beach may not be available. 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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This holiday combines the rest and relaxation of a hotel boasting its own private sandy beach, with included excursions that take in some of the northern Mediterranean’s most sparkling jewels. From your comfortable base overlooking a blue bay and an offshore islet, the first of the included excursions takes in elegant Santa Margherita Ligure, with its gardens and piazzas, before you board a boat for a trip along the coast to discover ultra-chic watering-hole Portofino, then finally plush Rapallo, one-time writers’ retreat. The second included tour heads west to Monaco, the Monte Carlo of casino, Formula 1™ and super-yacht fame, and home to the Raniers’ Palais Princier, while the third unveils the delights of the Cinque Terre, a quintet of ancient villages squeezed into a series of tiny coves, clinging to forested cliffs, and surrounded by vineyards. With plenty of time to enjoy the delights of your Mediterranean home-from-home, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or a stroll along the seafront promenade, heading to the private beach or simply curling up with a good book, this is a perfect way to discover a truly stunning corner of the world.
YOUR HOTEL: Hotel Acqua Novella Spotorno
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Set above its own sandy beach, this four-star hotel, a 20-minute stroll from the centre of Spotorno, boasts an outdoor pool and terrace restaurant, comfortable, well-equipped rooms, free Wi-Fi and a small fitness area.
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Jostedal Glacier
Bergen
Aurlandsfjord
The Beautiful Fjords of Western Norway
8 days from
£829
This journey to one of the world’s most delightful destinations is less a holiday and more a treasured souvenir for life. AVAILABLE:
Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a stay in a wonderful fjord-side hotel • Be treated as honoured guests by the villagers • Journey by express boat from your hotel through breathtaking scenery to ‘Fjordland Capital’ Bergen • Take the fascinating ‘Fjord-Life’ tour • Explore further the pristine interior on unforgettable optional excursions • Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand on Sognefjord • Return flights to Bergen
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Aberdeen* £999 • Birmingham £999 • Bristol £999 • Cardiff £999 • Durham Tees Valley £999 • Edinburgh £999 • Gatwick* £829 • Glasgow £999 • Humberside £999 • Inverness £999 • Leeds/Bradford £999 • London City £999 • Manchester £999 • Newcastle £999 • Norwich £999
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Based in an exquisite fjord-side village in one of the world’s most beautiful locations, this holiday brings opportunities to explore the unique landscape of sheer mountainsides plunging into the deep, dark waters and the unspoiled hinterland of forests, lakes and pristine glaciers beyond. Stay in idyllic Balestrand, on the shores of mighty Sognefjord, at the welcoming Kviknes Hotel. Excursions include a day trip by boat to historic Bergen. Explore the former residence of medieval kings and queens and birthplace of composer Edvard Grieg, and stroll through the ancient Bryggen area, with its beautifully preserved wooden warehouses. You’ll also enjoy an included ‘Fjord-Life’ excursion, and optional tours include chances to visit the Jostedal Glacier and the unmissable ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ excursion.
YOUR HOTEL: Kviknes Hotel Balestrand
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The magnificent Kviknes Hotel is a fjord-side, Swiss-style wooden building, with a modern addition. Facilities include a spacious, picturesque restaurant overlooking the fjord, comfortable lounges and a bar.
• Jostedal Glacier – £65 • Norway in a Nutshell – £189
We offer a choice of three room types at Kviknes Hotel.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (WITH BALCONY): £217
A ‘Standard’ Room is based on the ground floor. For a supplement, stay in a room on a ‘Higher Floor’ with a balcony, or in a room with a balcony and truly spectacular ‘Fjord View’.
*Flights from Aberdeen and London Gatwick are direct. All other flights are via Amsterdam. Please call us or see our website for further information.
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Douro Valley
Santiago de Compostela
River Douro, Porto
8 days from
£599
Hidden Portugal
Discover a delightful corner of Portugal far removed from the Algarve’s manicured golf-courses and holiday resorts, and brimming with fascination and interest. AVAILABLE:
Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover Portugal’s vibrant second city Oporto, in its splendid setting above the River Douro • Pay a visit to a port wine lodge • Journey along the scenic Costa Verde • Explore the Vinho Verde vineyards and discover historic Ponte de Lima’s ancient Roman bridge • Explore the historic fishing towns of Póvoa de Varzim and Vila do Conde • Guided visits to Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima in the northern Minho region • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Estalagem Santo André, Póvoa de Varzim (upgrade hotel available for a supplement) • Return flights to Oporto
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £649 • Bristol £649 Gatwick £599 • Luton £629 • Manchester £639 • Stansted £639
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Douro Valley and Régua – from £40 • Barcelos & Braga – from £20 • Santiago de Compostela – from £30
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £112
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Based in a choice of excellent hotels close to the historic Costa Verde fishing town of Póvoa de Varzim, beautifully set on the glorious Atlantic coast, this hugely popular holiday includes three guided excursions – to Oporto, along the coast and into the northern Minho region – as well as opportunities, on further optional tours, to explore the vineyards of the Douro Valley, historic former capital Braga, and Spain’s stunning pilgrimage shrine at Santiago de Compostela. Explore the hillsides above the beautiful River Douro, after which you will visit a famous wine lodge. There’s also an included visit to the Minho region, taking in the seaside town of Viana do Castelo and through the Vinho Verde vineyards to the market town of Ponte de Lima, and on to Portugal’s only National Park, Peneda Geres.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Estalagem Santo André Póvoa de Varzim
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Price from £599
This hotel, which in our opinion is of a superior three-star standard, is beside a sandy beach and approx. two miles from the town centre. There is a bus service close by into the centre of the town.
Axis Vermar Beach Hotel Póvoa de Varzim
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Price from £634
Located next to the beach in the town centre, this hotel has an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a bar, lounge and restaurant with glorious sea views. Air-conditioned rooms have a hairdryer, mini-bar and TV.
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Ronda
Plaza Espana, Seville
La Alhambra, Granada
Seville, Granada & Classic Spain
6 days from
£549
An exciting exploration of Andalucía, birthplace of Picasso, home of flamenco and cradle of the gypsy life. AVAILABLE:
Mar to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Stay in the heart of the ‘real’ Andalucía, in the hills behind the sun-kissed Costa • Enjoy a full-day visit to Seville, the ‘City of Flamenco’ and setting for Bizet’s Carmen • Journey towards the Sierra Nevada, beneath which the great Moorish city of Granada stands • Visit Granada and enjoy a visit to the world-renowned Alhambra and its exquisite gardens • Visit the Andalucían city of Ronda • Five nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Las Villas de Antikaria, Antequera (upgrade hotel and half-board available for a supplement) • Return flights to Málaga
Join us in the beautiful southern province of Andalucía for a superb value holiday based in the town of Antequera, beautifully set in the hills between the sun-baked Costa and the High Sierra. Andalucía is a land of history and legend, where some of Europe’s most wonderful cities are set against a backdrop of high plains and a sun-blessed coast. This holiday includes full-day visits to one of Spain’s greatest treasures, Granada – with a guided tour of the stunning Alhambra, the beautiful gardens of the walled settlement – glorious, historic Seville, the ‘City of Flamenco’ and setting for Bizet’s ‘Carmen’, and the enchanting, white-washed, hill-top town of Ronda, atop its famous gorge. There’s also the chance, on a fascinating optional excursion taken in the company of our tour manager, to visit the Moorish stronghold of Cordoba, with its extraordinary Mezquita.
YOUR HOTEL CHOICES: Hotel Las Villas de Antikaria Antequera
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £729 • Birmingham £639 • Bristol £669 • East Midlands £609 • Edinburgh £679 • Exeter £739 • Gatwick £549 • Glasgow £699 • Leeds/Bradford £639 • Liverpool £609 • Luton £629 • Manchester £649 • Newcastle £659 • Southampton £689 • Stansted £599
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Cordoba – from £49
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £115
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Price from £549
Within walking distance of Antequera’s centre and all its amenities, this hotel has its own restaurant and large sun terrace. Rooms are spacious and contemporary.
Hotel Antequera Antequera
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Price from £639
This hotel has excellent facilities, including an indoor and outdoor pool, gym, spa, piano bar and restaurant. Half-board is available for a supplement.
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Montserrat
Gaudí‘s House
Palau Nacional, Barcelona
Barcelona, Montserrat & the Pyrenees
6 days from
£549
The excitement of one of Europe’s ‘must-see’ cities, Gaudí masterpieces, Catalonia’s spiritual home, and contrasts of wild coast and mountains. AVAILABLE:
Apr to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a guided tour of wonderful Olympic city Barcelona • See Gaudí ’s monumental Sagrada Familia • Journey to the sacred mountain-top shrine at Montserrat • Enjoy a scenic journey through the Catalan Pyrenees • Five nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Caprici Verd Hotel, Santa Susanna • Return flights to Spain
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £639 • Bournemouth £679 • Bristol £629 • East Midlands £639 • Edinburgh £649 • Gatwick £589 • Glasgow £639 • Liverpool £609 • Luton £549 • Manchester £619 • Newcastle £649 • Stansted £599
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Girona - £26
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £95
Based in a fine resort hotel on Spain’s rugged coast, this wonderful holiday to Spain’s fascinating northeast corner includes a guided visit to the enthralling, stylish Olympic city of Barcelona, with its irrepressible vitality and its heart-stopping sights. After an introductory tour you’re free to explore for the rest of the day. Discover Gaudí’s Modernista architecture, explore the medieval Barri Gotic quarter, the famous avenue La Rambla, or the busy central square of Plaza Catalunya. In the company of our tour manager you’ll also visit the sacred hill-top monastery of Montserrat, Catalonia’s spiritual symbol, which is accessible by winding road, rack railway or cable car. A delightful leisurely escorted drive through the Catalan Pyrenees is also included. Crossing the border into France you’ll visit famously sunny Font-Romeu-Oreillo, the walled town of Villefranche de Conflent and Perpignan. There’s plenty of time to enjoy the hotel’s amenities and surroundings or take an optional excursion to discover historic walled Girona with an included guided walking tour which introduces this typically Catalan city.
YOUR HOTEL: Caprici Verd Hotel Santa Susanna
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Situated on the seafront and a short stroll from the town centre, this modern hotel has rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, balcony and a telephone. Leisure facilities include a spa pool, indoor and outdoor pools and a restaurant. The hotel also offers evening entertainment.
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Roses Express road train
View of Roses
Little Yellow Train
Little Trains of the Pyrenees
6 days from
£629
The beautiful border country between Spain and France, explored on some wonderful mountain railway trains – life in the slow lane! AVAILABLE:
May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend five nights on the beautiful Costa Brava • Unspoiled Roses, the holiday base, sits on a bay • Enjoy the views from the Roses Express road train • The historic Little Yellow Train climbs into the French Pyrenees from UNESCO-listed Villefranche-deConflent, one of France’s prettiest towns • The Núria Rack Railway offers the only access to the year-round Spanish mountain resort, with tastings of local produce • Discover the stunning Upper Aude Valley on France’s Red Train • Three heritage train journeys and a ticket for the Roses ‘road-train’ • Five nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Prestige Hotel Coral Platja, Roses, including a glass of wine and water at dinner (upgrade rooms with a sea view are available for a supplement) • Return flights to Barcelona or Girona
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £719 • Bournemouth £769 • Bristol £689 • East Midlands £769 • Edinburgh £899 • Gatwick £739 • Liverpool £739 • Luton £659 • Manchester £829 • Stansted £659
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Discover the very special corner of the world that straddles southwest France and Spain’s Catalan northeast, as you enjoy journeys into the heart of the stunning Pyrenean countryside aboard some delightful, historic railway lines. With a stay in a colourful Costa Brava resort – and another ‘road train’ journey to enjoy – this is a perfect holiday choice. The holiday includes a variety of excursions, beginning with the ride aboard the tractor-hauled, ‘tourist’ train, the Roses Express, which winds its un-express-like way into the wooded Cap de Creus National Park, and the historic Yellow Train, which heads through the French Pyrenees from picturesque Villefranche-de-Conflent, to Mont-Louis with its Citadel and city walls. A 45-minute journey aboard the two-car Núria Rack Railway – ‘twinned’ with Switzerland’s famous Jungfraujoch mountain railway – through a steep, forested gorge to remote ski station and pilgrimage shrine Núria, and a last Pyrenean ride aboard the hundred-year-old ‘Red’ Train du pays Cathare et du Fenouillèdes, complete a wonderful holiday.
YOUR HOTEL: Prestige Hotel Coral Platja Roses
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With its beachside location just 300 metres from the centre of the unspoiled resort of Roses, this hotel is a perfect base for your stay. Offering a covered outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi and a buffet restaurant serving local and international dishes, and finished in colonial style, the hotel offers bright, air-conditioned rooms with a TV, hairdryer, safe deposit box, telephone and mini-fridge.
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Chateau Chillon
Bernese Oberland
Lucerne
8 days from
£699
Swiss Alpine Glories
The natural glories and historic towns and cities of the world’s most beautiful Alpine paradise, discovered and explored. AVAILABLE:
Apr to Jun, Aug to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend a week in the celebrated resort of Chateau d’Oex • Rest and relax in the idyllic surroundings of the Pays d’Enhaut (High Country) • Take to the hills on foot or by cable car • Visit the fascinating Hot Air Balloon and Cheese museums • Discover picture-book Swiss capital Bern and the beautiful Bernese Oberland on included excursions • Visit medieval gem and cheese-making village Gruyères • Seven nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus five dinners, at the three-star superior Roc et Neige Hotel, Chateau d’Oex • Return flights to Geneva
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £759 • Edinburgh £809 • Gatwick £759 • Heathrow £789 • Luton £699 • Manchester £759
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Central Switzerland & Lucerne – £40 • Lake Geneva & Montreux – from £37
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £168
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This wonderful – and wonderful value – holiday to beautiful, breathtaking Switzerland is based in a welcoming, internationally celebrated resort in an idyllic setting between Lake Geneva and the glorious Bernese Oberland, and offers a host of marvellous included and optional excursions to savour and enjoy. From your base in exquisite Chateau d’Oex, a favourite of Newmarket guests for over 30 years, and which offers a host of diversions including an outdoor pool (mid-Mayearly September), tennis courts, miles of walking trails, as well as a trio of fascinating museums, you’ll get to know this very special country. Included excursions take in the beautiful Bernese Oberland, including scenic Lake Thun, famous Interlaken, overlooked by the snow-capped Jungfrau range, and Grindelwald, at the foot of the mighty Eiger, historic, picture book capital Bern, and medieval gem and cheese-making villa ge Gruyères. Optional tours to Central Switzerland, the country’s historic heartland, and exquisite Lucerne, with its famous Chapel Bridge, and to fashionable Montreux, on the sun-kissed shores of Lake Geneva, complete the Alpine idyll.
YOUR HOTEL: The Roc et Neige Chateau d’Oex
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This traditional and welcoming hotel, in the village heart, has a restaurant, terrace with stunning views, and an indoor pool and sauna. Comfortable bedrooms have a TV, hairdryer and complimentary Wi-Fi.
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Belvedere Palace, Vienna
Budapest
Tyn Cathedral & Clock Tower, Prague
Prague, Budapest & Vienna
8 days from
£689
Some of Europe’s most historic, vibrant and colourful cities, together with their scenic surroundings and the glorious ‘Blue’ Danube. AVAILABLE:
Mar to Nov 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy an included tour of historic Prague • Journey through beautiful, forested Bohemia • Take a guided tour of Imperial Vienna • See the Ringstrasse buildings and the Hofburg Palace • Pay a visit to Bratislava, en route to Hungary • Explore twin city Budapest on a guided tour • Danube river cruise in Budapest • Seven nights’ four-star bed and breakfast accommodation in Prague, Vienna and Budapest • Outbound flights to Prague, returning from Budapest
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Birmingham £779 • Bristol £759 • East Midlands £839 • Edinburgh £799 • Gatwick £689 • Luton £759 • Manchester £799 • Stansted £719
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Evening Prague River Cruise – £31 • Dresden – £10 • Schönbrunn Palace – £20 • Folklore Evening Budapest – £31
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £154
This hugely popular journey through the heart of Bohemia includes three fascinating guided tours. Beginning in the breathtaking Bohemian capital of the Czech Republic, you’ll be introduced to the exquisite Old Town, or Staré Mesto, the famous cobbled Charles Bridge, with its blackened statues, and the Hradcˇ any district, dominated by the imposing mass of Prague’s ancient castle. You’ll also visit magnificent Vienna, home to stunning palaces, a vibrant cultural life, and the very best coffee and cake. Spend a fascinating few hours in the cosmopolitan Slovakian capital Bratislava, and enjoy a two-night stay in majestic ‘twin-city’ Budapest, which sits astride the mighty River Danube. An opportunity, on an optional excursion, to discover Baroque gem Dresden, completes the wonderful tour.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Crystal Palace Prague
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This modern hotel is located near Wenceslas Square. Stylish guest rooms all have private facilities.
Simm’s Hotel Vienna
HHHH nights 4-5
Located close to the Stadthalle, this hotel is near a metro line. Tastefully decorated bedrooms have free Wi-Fi.
Lion’s Garden Hotel Budapest
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This hotel has a restaurant and pool, and is located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of many sights.
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Cloth Hall, Kraków
Statue of Adam Mickiewicz, Kraków
Wawel Castle, Kraków
5 days from
£459
The Spirit of Kraków
The treasures and preserved medieval glories of Poland’s former Royal capital unveiled, and a moving visit to poignant Auschwitz. AVAILABLE:
Mar to Nov 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a guided tour of Poland’s former Royal Capital • Discover the great medieval square of Rynek Glówny • Wander the market stalls and galleries of the vast Sukkennice Cloth Hall • Don’t miss the stunning Mariacki church • Take in Wawel Castle and its stunning riverside views • Visit the Kazimierz district, the former centre of Jewish culture • Enjoy Kraków’s vibrant café culture • Visit poignant, sobering Auschwitz-Birkenau • Four nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation at the Novotel Kraków City West, Kraków • Return flights to Kraków
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bournemouth £499 • Bristol £499 • East Midlands £499 • Edinburgh £539 • Gatwick £459 • Heathrow £559 • Liverpool £489 • Manchester £529 • Newcastle £559 • Stansted £489
OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
• Wieliczka Salt Mine – £29
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £165
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Discover and explore one of a handful of major Central European cities to have survived the centuries unscathed. Kraków, former Archbishopric of Pope John-Paul II, and a colourful university seat humming with modern life and post-Communist enthusiasm, is one of Europe’s must-see ‘new’ destinations. Enjoy a walking tour in the company of our guide, exploring a vibrant, bustling city centred on Stare Miasto, where the great square of Rynek Glówny, medieval Europe’s largest such space, is surrounded by buildings of breathtaking beauty, churches with towers and intricate spires, and crowned by the vast Sukiennice or Cloth Hall. The break also includes a moving visit to the preserved remains of infamous Aushwitz-Birkenau, and the chance, on an optional excursion, to visit the astonishing, UNESCO-listed salt mine at Wieliczka. You’ll also enjoy evenings in a city that is no museum piece, but a lived-in space full of cafés, restaurants and lively bars.
YOUR HOTEL: Novotel Kraków City West Kraków
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The hotel is located in a quiet area away from the city centre, which is easy to access on the local bus service. Alternatively, it’s a pleasant 30-45 minute walk to the central sites such as Wavel Castle and Rynek Glówny (the main square). Hotel facilities include an indoor heated pool, restaurant offering Polish and international cuisine, and a lounge bar. Rooms are spacious and modern and have satellite TV, a mini-bar with tea/coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi access.
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Amphitheatre, Pula
Lake Bled
Rovinj
Croatia’s Istrian Riviera & Lake Bled
8 days from
£729
Elegance and grandeur on the blue Adriatic, Roman glories, stunning scenery and one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes. AVAILABLE:
Apr to Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy a week-long stay in elegant Opatija, former Hapsburg dynasty retreat • Discover Roman Pula’s stunning amphitheatre • Visit picture-postcard-perfect Rovinj • Exquisite Lake Bled is Slovenia’s most charming attraction • Stunning waterfalls and breathtaking scenery in the Plitvice National Park • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Grand Hotel Opatijska Cvijeta, Opatija (sea view and superior rooms available for a supplement) • Return flights to Venice or Pula
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Bristol £789 • Edinburgh £819 • Gatwick £729 • Leeds/Bradford £939 • Luton £799 • Manchester £939 • Stansted £799
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Two Islands Boat Cruise – £55 • Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle – £39
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £105
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Based in a shore-side hotel in the resort of Opatija, this wonderful holiday includes three marvellous excursions. Discover the delights of the Istrian Riviera; journey into beautiful Slovenia and visit exquisite Lake Bled; and spend a wonderful day in the glorious Plitvice Lakes National Park. Take in the beauty of the Istrian peninsula, visiting Pula, with its vast Roman amphitheatre, the remarkable Lim Fjord and stunning Rovinj, which rises Venice-like out of the water and is topped by a beautiful Baroque church. Another included tour journeys into Slovenia to Lake Bled, with its offshore island and majestic castle, while another heads inland to the stunning Plitvice National Park, Croatia’s most celebrated and visited natural attraction. Optional excursions include a boat trip, with a traditional ‘fish picnic’ served by the crew, and another back into Slovenia, to the stunning caves at Postojna and to Predjama Castle.
YOUR HOTEL: Grand Hotel Opatijska Cvijeta Opatija
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This well located hotel comprises three different buildings which cascade from street level down to the Camelia building which overlooks a harbour and seafront promenade. It boasts a fine spa, with a wide range of treatments (payable locally), indoor/outdoor pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. All the air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV, hairdryer, internet access, fridge, safe and a telephone. Superior rooms are located in the Camelia block.
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Split
Korcula
MS Kleopatra
Croatian Island Cruise on board MS Kleopatra
? days 8 from
£1,449 £xxx
Discover Croatia’s ancient Dubrovnik and Split aboard a sparkling private yacht, on a week of island idylls, hidden coves and Adriatic waters. AVAILABLE:
May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Join MS Kleopatra in Split, Croatia’s second city • Enjoy a ‘Welcome Aboard’ cocktail • Discover beautiful Bol, on Bracˇ ’s southern shores • Visit famously chic Hvar Town • Korcula was, legend has it, birthplace of Marco Polo • Discover walled Dubrovnik, ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ • Enjoy the Captain’s Dinner in glorious Bracˇ • Cruise through the Elaphiti Isles, calling at stunning Mljet • ‘City of Stone’ Pucisca is set on Bracˇ ’s north coast • Discover stunning Roman Split, Croatia’s second city • Guided tours of Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Omis and Split • Opportunities for swimming and snorkelling • Free on-board Wi-Fi • Seven nights’ accommodation on board MS Kleopatra in a lower deck cabin (main deck cabins are available for a supplement) • Breakfast each day, five lunches and two evening meals, including the Captain’s Dinner • Return flights to Split
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM:
• Belfast £1,525 • Bristol £1,525 • Gatwick £1,449 • Leeds/Bradford £1,575 • Luton £1,479 • Manchester £1,525 • Newcastle £1,525 • Stansted £1,479
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Join just 35 or so other passengers on a gentle island-hop off Croatia’s beautiful coastline, taking in Brac ˇ, super-chic Hvar and Marco Polo’s birthplace Korcula, as well as walled Dubrovnik and Split, Croatia’s vibrant second city. Sample life aboard a ‘private-yacht’-style vessel, as each idyllic day, after breakfast, usually on deck, you’ll head for a new port of call, pausing perhaps for a dip, or simply enjoying an on-deck lounger. Early highlights include the chance to explore historic Split by night, Bol’s beautiful beach, jet-set haven Hvar, medieval Korcula, and peerless Dubrovnik, before you return north, past the Elaphiti isles to the wooded Mljet National Park and tiny Pomena, and head back to Brac ˇ ’s idyllic Pucisca. An optional excursion (payable on board) to the Cetina River Canyon, complete a wonderful odyssey.
YOUR YACHT: Built in 2014, this beautifully appointed vessel, which is air-conditioned throughout, has a maximum passenger capacity of 38, sleeping in 19 comfortable cabins, arranged in two categories. All cabins are furnished with TV, hairdryer, radio and free Wi-Fi. Meals are served in the upper deck dining room, which opens out onto a large terrace. A bar, deck-top Jacuzzi and large swimming platform, as well as plenty of deck space and loungers ensure your holiday pleasure.
YOUR CABIN CHOICES: Category B – Lower Deck Cabin Category A – Main Deck Cabin
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Kotor Bay, Montenegro
Mostar Bridge
Old Town, Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, Montenegro & the Dalmatian Coast
8 days from
£779
This marvellous two-centre holiday showcases one of Europe’s most idyllic regions, on the shores of the blue Adriatic. AVAILABLE:
May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend three nights on the beautiful Makarska Riviera • Discover and explore Roman Split • Visit walled island-city Trogir • Spend a day in the beautiful Krka National Park • Journey south via historic Mostar • Four nights are spent close to walled Dubrovnik • Explore Dubrovnik, the exquisite ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ • Spend a full day discovering idyllic Montenegro, one of ‘new Europe’s’ most sparkling jewels • See the Bay of Kotor, southern Europe’s largest ‘fjord’ • Seven nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Ivando, Drvenik and the three-star Hotel Tirena, Dubrovnik • Return flights to Dubrovnik
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Belfast £969 • Bristol £829 • East Midlands £849 • Edinburgh £829 • Gatwick £779 • Leeds/Bradford £849 • Manchester £849 • Newcastle £849 • Stansted £809
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £140
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Combining three nights on the sweeping Markarska Riviera on the Adriatic shore, and four more close to peerless Dubrovnik, this popular holiday includes visits to vibrant Croatian second city Split, with its Roman palace of Emperor Diocletian, walled, island city Trogir, historic Mostar and Dubrovnik, and a tour of stunning Montenegro. Highlights include Split’s crumbling Roman ruins, Trogir’s Romanesque cathedral, narrow streets and seafront promenade, and the beautiful Krka National Park, before you journey across the Neretva Delta to Mostar, with its lovingly restored bridge. Get to know stunning Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, joining a guided tour of the captivating medieval Old Town and ancient city walls, before a last included tour sees you drive south to the breathtakingly beautiful country of Montenegro, where highlights include the spectacular Bay of Kotor.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hotel Ivando Drvenik
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nights 1–3
This well appointed hotel is situated in the small village of Drvenik, approximately 60 metres from the crystal clear blue waters and white pebble beach.
Hotel Tirena Dubrovnik
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nights 4–7
Situated in the quiet Babin Kuk peninsular, only 250 metres from the sea, this hotel has a restaurant, lobby bar, an outdoor swimming pool and sunbathing area, lounge area, lift, reception and a snack bar.
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Vrijthof Square
André Rieu Concert in Maastricht
3 or 5 days from
£479
Join the ‘Waltz King of Europe’ for his annual Vrijthof concerts, held in his hometown of Maastricht in the Netherlands. AVAILABLE:
4, 7 & 14 Jul 2018 (Three-day break) 2, 6 & 13 Jul 2018 (Five-day break)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A seated category four ticket (€59 face value) to see André Rieu & The Johann Strauss Orchestra live in concert on the Vrijthof Square in Maastricht (ticket upgrades available) • A visit to Maastricht • Visits to Amsterdam and Antwerp (Five-day break) • Two or four nights’ carefully chosen bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a four-star hotel in the Eindhoven area in The Netherlands (half-board available for a supplement) • Return flights to Amsterdam or Eindhoven
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. PRICES FROM: • Aberdeen £599 • Belfast £569 • Birmingham £539 • Bristol £509 • Cardiff £569 • Doncaster £559 • Durham Tees Valley £539• East Midlands £559 • Edinburgh £559 • Exeter £539 • Gatwick £509 • Glasgow £599 • Heathrow £539 • Humberside £569 • Leeds/Bradford £539 • Liverpool £509 • London City £539 • Luton £479 • Manchester £499 • Newcastle £539 • Norwich £539 • Southampton £559 • Southend £479 • Stansted £499
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
• Maastricht Summertime Cruise – £11 • Amsterdam Cheese & Wine Cruise – £39.50 (Five-day break)
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Each year André Rieu, and his orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests perform a series of concerts in his hometown of Maastricht in the Netherlands. The Vrijthof concerts, have become one of the most popular concerts in his yearly schedule. Fly from an airport near you to enjoy one of these spectacular concerts, including melodies from opera, musicals, film and the world of classical music, plus a few catchy waltzes! Our three- and five-day air breaks begin with a direct flight to Amsterdam or Eindhoven. Upon arrival, you will transfer to your hotel in the Eindhoven area. During your stay, you travel by coach to Maastricht, where you are then free to shop and sightsee at leisure .You may also choose to join our optional Maastricht Summertime Cruise. In the evening take your seat on the Vrijthof Square for the highlight of your break – André Rieu & The Johann Strauss Orchestra, Choir, Soloists and Special Guests in concert. On your final day, transfer back to the airport for your flight home. On the five-day break, you also visit the capital city of Amsterdam, with an opportunity of an optional cruise, plus the historic city of Antwerp with its great market square, pretty cobbled streets and beautiful cathedral.
YOUR HOTEL: Eindhoven Area Hotel Eindhoven
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We have selected a range of four‑star hotels in the Eindhoven area in the Netherlands for your holiday, which offer a good combination of quality and value for money. All our hotels have excellent public facilities, including a restaurant and bar. Half board available for supplement.
More award-winning holidays! Jewels of the Emerald Isle Available: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018
8 days from
Experience the variety and beauty of Ireland on this eight-day tour with its host of highlights including Dublin and the Ring of Kerry. Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • Gatwick • Heathrow • Manchester • Southampton • Stansted
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Seven Cities of Italy Available: Aug 2018
8 days from
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Experience and explore some of the finest historic cities – not just in Italy, but in the whole of Europe. Flying from • Belfast • Birmingham • Bristol • East Midlands • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester • Stansted
The Forum, Rome
Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express Available: May to Oct 2018
8 days from
Picture-postcard ‘lakes and mountains’ perfection, one of the world’s great railway journeys and Switzerland’s most celebrated Alpine haven. Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • Cardiff • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Luton • Manchester • Stansted
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Steam Railways of Austria Available: May to Jul, Sep & Oct 2018
8 days from
£729
All the pleasures of a wonderful lakes and mountains stay with some unforgettable train rides to savour and enjoy.
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Flying from • Birmingham • Bristol • Cardiff • Edinburgh • Gatwick • Heathrow • Luton • Manchester • Southampton • Stansted
Sorrento & the Bay of Naples Available: May to Oct 2018
8 days from
‘Built between the sky and the sea’ and looking out over blue waters, Sorrento is one of the Mediterranean’s greatest treasures. Flying from • Bristol • East Midlands • Gatwick • Liverpool • Luton • Manchester • Stansted
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Moscow & St Petersburg Available: Mar to May, Sep to Dec 2018, Jan to Apr 2019
7 days from
£865
An escorted tour lifting the veil on two of the Northern Hemisphere’s most extraordinary and exciting cities.
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Flying from • Durham Tees Valley • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Heathrow • Humberside • Leeds/Bradford • Manchester • Newcastle • Norwich
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Red Square, Moscow
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New York
Niagara Falls
The White House, Washington DC
Washington, £xxx New York & Niagara Falls £1,429
10 ? days from
Discover a trio of historic, enthralling American cities, and one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. AVAILABLE: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy stays close to extraordinary Niagara Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world • Travel south from Canada to historic Gettysburg • Spend a day in all-powerful Washington DC, home to the White House and Capitol Hill • Discover Philadelphia, historic ‘Freedom City’ where American Independence was declared • Explore New York, one of the most exciting cities on Earth, with its famous skyline • Journey through forested, up-state New York • Eight nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation in a twin/double room on a room-only basis, plus one night on the aircraft • Return scheduled flights to Toronto
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £1,449 • Manchester £1,429
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Washington City Tour – £29, Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock – from £45, Helicopter over Niagara Falls – £85, Niagara Falls Lunch – £24
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £445
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This wonderful - and wonderful value - escorted tour sees you fly to Toronto on the shore of vast Lake Ontario to catch a brief glimpse of Niagara, before heading south into the heart of historic America. Throughout your holiday you’ll be accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable tour manager who will bring to life the sights and history of this very special corner of North America. You’ll discover and explore the original capital Philadelphia, ‘City of Brotherly Love’, enjoy an optional guided tour of the modern seat of US - and western - power, Washington DC, and visit breathless Manhattan, New York, before returning once more to Niagara’s plunging waters for a final night.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls (nights 1, 7-8) Located adjacent to the Falls, this hotel has two restaurants, a bar, spa and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Wyndham Hotel, Gettysburg (night 2) This modern hotel has two restaurants, contemporary guest rooms and an indoor swimming pool. Doubletree by Hilton, Tysons Corner (nights 3-4) Adjacent to Tyson’s Corner shopping mall, this hotel has a fitness centre, a bar and two restaurants. Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 5-6) Across the Hudson River from Manhattan, this popular hotel features a bar and restaurant.
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Boston
Portland, Maine
Stowe, Vermont
New England in the Fall
9 days from
£1,299
One of nature’s greatest sights, some stunning countryside, and two wonderful cities, wrapped up in a classic escorted tour. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2018, Sep & Oct 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Explore glittering New York with its famous skyline • A spectacular full-day Fall Foliage tour includes idyllic Woodstock, Quechee Gorge and a drive on the glorious Kancamagus Highway • Visit North Conway in the scenic White Mountains • Discover the delights of coastal Maine, including Portland and Bush Family retreat Kennebunkport • Visit elegant Boston, America’s most European city • Discover historic Plymouth and fashionable Newport on Rhode Island • Seven nights’ carefully chosen accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to New York
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,299 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details) • Manchester £1,299
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock – from £45, Mount Washington Cog Railway and Scenic Byways – £54, Boston City Tour – £25
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £376 Please note: Since the tour covers a large distance, south to north, from New York to Maine, Fall Foliage colours will, of course, vary dependent upon your date of travel. On early departures, leaves are more likely to have turned in the northern areas, whereas on later dates, it is the more southern areas that will be most notable for their colourful foliage, with leaf fall possibly having already occurred further north.
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There are few finer sights in the world than when the millions of trees that carpet the northeast corner of the United States signal the end of the summer and the imminent arrival of ‘Fall’ each year with a blaze of red, purple, brown and golden hues framed against the still-blue skies. You’ll discover the unforgettable sight of Manhattan’s spectacular skyline; the elegant, cobbled streets of Boston’s Beacon Hill, first trodden by America’s Founding Fathers; the historic sites where the American Revolution began; and, of course, the breathtaking scenic drives through a landscape draped in the kaleidoscopic cloak of the fabled Fall colours.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights (nights 1-2) Across the Hudson River from New York’s Manhattan, this popular hotel features a bar and restaurant. Grand Summit, Mount Snow (night 3) A lovely mountain-side hotel surrounded by lush foliage with a restaurant and pub. Jordan Grand Hotel, Bethel (nights 4-5) This hotel combines quality and service, with an unequalled mountainside location near the Maine village of Bethel. Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel & Spa, Hull (nights 6-7) Located just under an hour’s drive from downtown Boston, on the seafront promenade, this hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as an indoor pool.
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Nashville
Elvis Presley’s Graceland
Elvis Presley’s Memphis, New Orleans & Nashville
9 ? days from
£1,549 £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: Mar to Jun, Aug to Dec 2018, Jan to Jun, Aug to Dec 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Montgomery is the resting place of country legend Hank Williams • Journey through the sleepy countryside of Alabama • Spend two nights in New Orleans, the irrepressible, colourfully exuberant and laid-back ‘Big Easy’ and birthplace of jazz • Take in the atmosphere of the fabled ‘French Quarter’ • Visit Tupelo, Mississippi – Elvis’ birthplace • Spend two nights in Memphis at the Guest HouseTM at Graceland, right next to Elvis’ famous mansion • Discover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • Seven nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Atlanta
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,559 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details) • Manchester £1,549
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.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Country Inn & Suites, East Montgomery (night 1) This modern hotel has a pool and a choice of restaurants nearby. Breakfast is served in the hotel and the guest rooms have a TV. Hampton Inn, New Orleans (nights 2-3) Set in a beautifully converted warehouse, within a 15-minute walk from the French Quarter. All rooms have a TV, coffeemaking facilities and a small fridge. The Guest HouseTM at Graceland, Memphis (nights 4-5) The 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 and gift shop plus a seasonal outdoor pool. Contemporary rooms come well equipped and there is a reasonably priced shuttle service to Beale Street. Clarion Hotel Stadium, Nashville (nights 6-7) This impressive modern hotel boasts a restaurant, pub and indoor pool. All rooms have a fridge and microwave.
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Graceland
San Antonio, River Walk
Fort Worth Stock Yards
Texas, Presley’s Memphis £2,499 £xxx & New Orleans
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An extraordinary journey through the southern states, crammed with fascinating musical highlights and interest from beginning to end. AVAILABLE: May & Sep 2018, May & Sep to Nov 2019*
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend two nights in New Orleans, the ‘Big Easy’ • Visit the historic Oak Alley Plantation • Visit Houston, home to the NASA Space Center • San Antonio is capital of ‘Tex-Mex’ culture • Relive the heroics of Davy Crockett at ‘The Alamo’ • Catch a ‘cattle drive’ at the Stockyards • Entrance to Sun Studios and Elvis’ beloved Graceland • Enjoy the atmosphere on Memphis’ Beale Street • Discover Nashville, world capital of Country Music • 14 nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Atlanta
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,449 • Heathrow £2,099 (2019 only) • Manchester £1,999 (2019 only)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Steamboat Dinner Jazz Cruise – £69 • New Orleans City Tour – £21 • Bayou & Alligator Tour – £25 • Bat Watching Sunset Cruise – £12 (2018 only) • Studio B & Country Music Hall of Fame – £43
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £939 *2019 ITINERARY UPDATE:
In 2019 the tour will be two days shorter and will follow a different route, starting and ending in Houston. Please visit our website for details and prices.
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Combining the magic and musical wonders of the ‘Southland’ with the ‘Big Country’ sights and sounds of Lone Star State Texas, this wonderful escorted tour, where each day brings a host of new delights, takes in Jazz City New Orleans, Space City Houston and Tex-Mex capital San Antonio, visits colourful, Bohemian Austin, ‘cattle-town’ Forth Worth and oil-rich Dallas, before ending with two of America’s greatest music cities, Elvis’ beloved Memphis and Country Music capital Nashville.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Hampton Inn & Suites, Montgomery (night 1) This downtown hotel is full of character. Wyndham French Quarter, New Orleans (nights 2-3) A modern hotel set in the French Quarter. Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Lake Charles (night 4) Stay on the contraband Bayou waterfront. Hyatt Regency, Houston Galleria (night 5) This new hotel is next to the shopping and entertainment district. Crockett Hotel, San Antonio (nights 6-7) This hotel is across from the Alamo. Holiday Inn Town Lake, Austin (night 8) This hotel has an outdoor pool. Hyatt Place Historic Stockyards, Fort Worth (nights 9-10) Walk right out from this hotel into the lively action of the Stockyards. Holiday Inn Conference Center, Little Rock (night 11) This hotel has an outdoor pool. The Guest House™ at Graceland, Memphis (nights 12-13) Stay just a few steps from Elvis’ home. Millenium Maxwell House, Nashville (night 14) Perfectly located, with 37 restaurants close by.
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Grand Canyon
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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
14 days from
£1,949
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: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, Mar to Jun, Sep & Oct 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’ • Call at Steinbeck’s Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea • Journey south along the Pacific Coast Highway • Spend three nights in glittering Los Angeles • Full day tour to sun-kissed San Diego • Non-stop, 24-hour Las Vegas is the world’s most extraordinary desert ‘oasis’ • A full-day visit to the Grand Canyon • Visit Hollywood – movie capital of the world • 12 nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the aircraft • Return scheduled flights to San Francisco returning from Los Angeles
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. (Flight upgrades available)PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,949 (UK connecting flights available call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
San Francisco, Sausalito & the Golden Gate Bridge – £29, Palm Springs & Aerial Tramway – £45, Helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon – £199, ‘The Rat Pack Is Back’ and Buffet Dinner – £75, Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight – £99
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £748
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Combine the magic of beautiful San Francisco, the ‘City by the Bay’, sparkling LA and glittering Hollywood, with the glamour of Las Vegas, the awesome beauty of the Grand Canyon – carved over millennia – and a scenic journey along California’s wild and beautiful Pacific coast. With the sun-kissed towns and cities of California including laid-back southern gem San Diego, this is an irresistible holiday full of unforgettable, ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights, especially for those visiting the ‘West Coast’ for the first time.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco (nights 1-3) This contemporary hotel is very well positioned close to the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf waterfront. Spyglass Inn, Pismo Beach (night 4) This attractive hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, spa and a restaurant which boasts ocean views. Holiday Inn, Buena Park (nights 5-7) Well-located for sightseeing in the LA area and close to Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, this hotel offers a restaurant and bar. Golden Nugget, Laughlin (nights 8-9) On the Colorado River boardwalk, this hotel has an outdoor pool, several restaurants and bars and casino floor. Golden Nugget, Las Vegas (nights 10-12) Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark, with an award-winning casino, a host of restaurants and bar and a stunning pool complex.
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Santa Monica Pier
Grand Canyon
Las Vegas
Hollywood, Vegas & the Grand Canyon
10 days from
£1,299
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: Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2018, Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Spend three nights close to glittering Los Angeles, California’s star-spangled Pacific Coast city • Visit Hollywood – movie capital of the world • Full day tour to sun-kissed San Diego • The awesome Grand Canyon is one of the most breathtaking, eye-popping sights on Earth – we stay for the night to catch sunrise • A four-night stay in extraordinary Las Vegas – the most spectacular desert ‘oasis’ on Earth – brings opportunities to make the most of this entertainment Mecca, to relax in the hotel, and to enjoy some unforgettable optional excursions • Eight nights’ carefully chosen hotel accommodation on a room-only basis, plus one night on the aircraft • Return scheduled flights to Los Angeles
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,299 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Santa Monica & Malibu – £35, Helicopter Flight over the Grand Canyon – £199, Vegas Nights Helicopter Flight – £99
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £313
This hugely popular, fun-packed itinerary begins in sparkling Los Angeles, home to the star-studded streets of Hollywood, and a great base from which to explore San Diego, the epitome of Southern California living, on an included tour. You’ll journey to the majestic, awe-inspiring chasm of the Grand Canyon, perhaps nature’s greatest wonder, seen in all its glory at sunset. Enjoy four nights in glittering, glamorous Las Vegas, an oasis of colour and opulence rising out of the desert floor. Explore the glitz and glamour of the famous ‘Strip’ and by night enjoy a flutter in a state-of-the-art casino. Some fascinating optional excursions including chic Santa Monica and exclusive Malibu complete a fun and interest-packed tour.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Holiday Inn
nights 1-3
Buena Park
Well-located for sightseeing in the LA area, this hotel has a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool.
Canyon Plaza Resort
night 4
Grand Canyon
This hotel offers deluxe guest rooms beautifully decorated in traditional, southwestern-style.
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
nights 5-8
Stay in a Downtown Las Vegas landmark, with a casino, and a stunning outdoor pool complex.
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Calgary Stampede
Jasper National Park
11 days from
£1,699
The Canadian Rockies
Make one of the world’s ‘must-do’ journeys through the breathtaking scenery of the Rockies to Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia’s glittering jewels. AVAILABLE: Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Enjoy two nights in Banff, the majestic Rockies’ capital • Journey to ‘Gem of the Rockies’ Jasper, via turquoise Lake Louise, on the Icefields Parkway • Overnight in mountain resort Sun Peaks • June and September departures include a ‘Grizzly Bear Valley’ river cruise • Spend two nights in glittering Vancouver – often voted ‘best place in the world to live’ • Cross to pretty Vancouver Island to spend two last nights in provincial capital Victoria • Nine nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Flights to Calgary, returning from Vancouver
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,699 (UK connecting flights available call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Banff & Sulphur Mountain Gondola – £49, Banff Helicopter Ride – £180, Jasper Tramway & Sightseeing – £39, Jasper Harley Davidson Sidecar Tour – from £113, Vancouver & Capilano Suspension Bridge – £84, Butchart Gardens – £26, Victoria Whale Watching – from £75
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £499 SPECIAL DEPARTURE: • Calgary Stampede – 28 June 2019 from £2,599
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Experience the glories of western Canada on this journey through the heart of the majestic Rockies. Crammed each day with unforgettable highlights, the tour takes in majestic Banff, sparkling Lake Louise, historic Jasper and glittering Vancouver, before ending with a stay in Victoria, on delightful Vancouver Island. This popular tour features travel by comfortable coach and excellent hotels throughout. There’s so much to enjoy, including a journey along the renowned Icefields Parkway, past the awesome Victoria Glacier and a drive along the scenic Yellowhead Highway.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nights 1-2) Surrounded by mountain scenery in the heart of downtown. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (nights 3-4) On the main street of this charming mountain township. Sun Peaks Lodge, Sun Peaks (night 5) A cosy mountain retreat in the heart of Sun Peaks. Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie (nights 6-7) Within a ten minute walk to Robson Street. All rooms are equipped with full kitchens and a balcony. (2019 departures will stay at the Century Plaza Hotel) The Embassy Inn, Victoria (nights 8-9) Superbly located just a few steps from Victoria’s Inner Harbour boasting a restaurant and outdoor pool.
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Jasper National Park
Five-Star Alaska Cruise & the Canadian Rockies
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£2,599 £xxx
An unforgettable tour and cruise showcasing some of North America’s – and indeed the world’s – most breathtaking wonders of nature. AVAILABLE: May & Sep 2018, May, Jun & Sep 2019
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 Vancouver, often voted ‘best place in the world to live’ • Seven nights’ carefully chosen room-only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Seven nights’ sharing a twin/double inside stateroom (category L) 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 (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,599 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
UPGRADE YOUR STATEROOM: from £26pp.
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SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: Available on request
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The 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.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS AND CRUISE SHIP: Elk and Avenue Hotel, Banff (nights 1-2) Surrounded by mountain
scenery in the heart of downtown, this modern hotel has its own restaurant and bar. Whistlers Inn, Jasper (night 3) Set on the main street of this charming mountain township, this hotel has two restaurants. Sun Peaks Lodge (night 4) A cosy mountain retreat within strolling distances of bars and restaurants. Suites on
Davie, Vancouver (nights 12-14)
Nestled right in the heart of downtown Vancouver, this hotel offers a pubstyle bar, restaurant and indoor pool 2019 departures will stay at the Century Plaza) Cruise on board MS Volendam (nights 5-11)MS Volendam boasts beautiful public areas including luxurious lounges, stylish bars, a wide selection of dining rooms and show lounges offering firstclass entertainment.
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Québec City
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail
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£1,399 £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: May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2018, May, Jun, Sep & Oct 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Gaze in awe at the 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 overlooks the mighty St Lawrence River • Eight nights’ carefully chosen room only hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Toronto
FLY DIRECT FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Gatwick £1,399 • Manchester £1,429
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
Niagara Falls Lunch – £24, Helicopter Flight over Niagara Falls – £85, Toronto Guided City Tour – £28, Montréal City Tour – £22, Maple Delights and Dinner in Old Montréal – £34, Québec City Guided Tour – £19
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £513
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One of the world’s greatest natural wonders, some memorably scenic journeys and a quartet of stunning, contrasting cities guarantee the enduring appeal of this fully escorted tour. Your journey will begin in Niagara Falls, then you’ll continue to the welcoming waterfront city of Toronto, with its labyrinth of interconnected shopping malls, elegant historic buildings and, most famously, the sky-piercing needle of the CN Tower. Then take to the Maple Leaf Trail proper, heading north to Canada’s historic capital Ottawa, then further east into French Canada, journeying to stylish Montréal, and finally to picturesque Québec City, North America’s only walled city. Your journey along the Maple Leaf Trail is one that you’ll never forget.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls (nights 1-2) Located in the heart of Niagara Falls, this hotel offers two restaurants, a bar, spa and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Chelsea Hotel, Toronto (nights 3-4) This hotel has an indoor swimming pool with an outside sundeck affording stunning city views. Sheraton Ottawa, Ottawa (night 5) Well placed for city sightseeing, the hotel offers a restaurant, bar and coffee shop. Sheraton Centre, Montréal (nights 6-8) Centrally located, the hotel has a restaurant and large, airy bar/café as well as an indoor pool and gym.
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Terracotta Warriors, Xi’an The Forbidden City, Beijing
Great Wall
China – Terracotta Warriors & the Great Wall £1,899
11 days from
A fully escorted tour lifting the veil on a fascinating, mysterious, vast, sweeping country that is rapidly emerging into the 21st Century. AVAILABLE: Mar to Jun, Sep & Nov 2018, Jan, Mar to Jun, Sep & Nov 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A guided tour of Shanghai – old and sparkling new and a visit to the iconic Pearl Tower • A visit to Shanghai’s Old City and Yuyuan Chinese Gardens • Visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace in Beijing • An excursion to the fabled Great Wall • A visit to Beijing’s stunning Temple of Heaven • A city tour of ancient Xi’an with a visit to see the extraordinary Terracotta Army • Journey along the languid Li River – home to traditional cormorant fishermen – to Yangshuo • Nine nights’ carefully chosen lunch, bed and breakfast accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Six evening meals plus a traditional ‘Peking Duck’ dinner • Return flights to Shanghai and all internal flights in China
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,899 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Peking Opera – £15 • Shanghai Evening River Cruise – £19
From the fabled Great Wall to the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors, and including tours in Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an and Chengdu, this is a journey of discovery through the very best of this great country. With excellent standards of comfortable accommodation and the guidance of a friendly, professional tour manager, this is a perfect introduction to China.
Shanghai Jiulong Hotel, Shanghai (nights 2 & 10) Close to the Bund and the downtown shopping area, this modern hotel offers restaurants and a bar. Ritan Hotel, Beijing (nights 3-5) Close to many restaurants and opposite the Temple of Sun Park, this modern hotel has two restaurants plus a sauna and spa. Rooms are large and comfortable with a TV, mini-bar and tea/coffee-making facilities. Grand Dynasty Culture Hotel, Xi’an (nights 6-7) Well-located with a restaurant and bar, the hotel has an indoor pool and gym. Universal Hotel, Guilin (night 8) On the banks of the River Li, close to the city centre Days Frontier Hotel Yangshuo Frontier Hotel Yangshuo (night 9) Close to busy West Street’s bars and restaurants.
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Palace of the Winds, Jaipur
Taj Mahal
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. AVAILABLE: Feb to Jun, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover the sights of New Delhi, including the historic Red Fort & Jama Masjid Mosque, the India Gate war memorial and the ruins of the Quwwat‑ul-Islam mosque • A guided tour of Agra, the ‘City of Love’ • Marvel at the incomparable Taj Mahal • See Chand Baori, Abhaneri’s astonishing stepwell • Search for Ranthambhore’s tigers on two included safaris • Ride up to Amber Fort for exceptional views • Visit Jaipur’s exquisite Palace of the Winds and enjoy dinner hosted by a local family • Stay in a beautiful tented resort in Vanaashrya • Enjoy an Indian cookery demonstration • Eight nights’ carefully chosen dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation, five lunches, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to Delhi
FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Edinburgh* £1,299 • Heathrow £1,249 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details) • Manchester* £1,299
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £499 *Departures from Manchester and Edinburgh are with Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi. The duration of the holiday and all inclusions remain the same although the day by day itinerary is slightly different. Contact us for details.
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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’. Please see page 47 for details of how you can extend your stay in India.
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!
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Gajner Palace
Alsisar Mahal
Jaswant Thada memorial & Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, India
Journey through India – Grand Palaces & Forts
16 days from
£2,099
Golden Age luxury and some unforgettable experiences as the glories of Rajasthan are discovered and explored. AVAILABLE:
Sep & Oct 2018, Jan to May & Sep to Nov 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • An exotic journey from Delhi and Agra, then on through the heart of glorious Rajasthan • Stay in some truly spectacular, luxurious Heritage hotels, enjoying sumptuous surroundings, exceptional dining and Golden Age service • Discover the sights of Old Delhi by rickshaw and Agra’s Fort and peerless Taj Mahal • Explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort, famous Observatory and City Palace • Guided tour of Udaipur and cruise on Lake Pichola • Rohet Garh is gateway to ‘Blue City’ Jodhpur • See Jodhpur’s stupendous Meherengarh Fort • Experience an ‘Arabian Nights’ adventure under Bikaner’s desert sky • Alsisar is at the heart of the haweli-dotted Shekhawati region • Stay in tented resort Vanaashyra • 14 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation, five lunches, plus one night on the aircraft • Return scheduled flights to Delhi
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This extraordinary Small Group Tour includes stays in some of Northern India’s finest Heritage hotels, and is crammed with memorable highlights, as first Delhi, then Agra, then Rajasthan’s glorious past and rich traditions, stupendous palaces, great forts and decorated hawelis, are brought to life. With included safaris by boat and jeep, fine dining in some astonishing settings, and a host of tours and excursions, this is India at its finest. Please see page 47 for details of how you can extend your stay in India.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Maidens Hotel, Delhi (night 2) This iconic Delhi landmark offers old-world elegance and every modern comfort. Raj Niwas Palace, Dholpur (nights 3-4) An original red sandstone palace with peacocks, set in 13 acres. Alsisar Haveli, Jaipur (night 5-6) A beautifully converted, ideally located, former private haveli. Deogarh Mahal, Deogarh (night 7) A sumptuous heritage hotel, and former home to Mewar rulers. The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace, Udaipur (nights 8-9) Set in 26 acres, amongst the rolling Aravali Hills. Rohet Garh, Jodhpur (nights 10-11) Manicured gardens and lawns invite a multitude of birds and dancing peacocks. Gajner Palace, Bikaner (night 12) A majestic lakeside palace with distinctive terraces set in 6,000 acres. Alsisar Mahal, Alsisar (night 13) The seventeenth-century battle hardened fort stands tall and grand. Vanaashrya, Rajgarh (nights 14-15) This luxury tented resort provides air conditioning, your own bathroom and private terrace. 45
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Taj Mahal
Houseboat
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 beyond the famous sights. AVAILABLE: May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Mar & May, Sep to Nov 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Meet local families in Jaipur and Kochi • Travel by ‘tuk-tuk’, cycle rickshaw and Jeep • Discover the sights of Old and New Delhi • Jaipur’s Amber Fort, City Palace and Observatory • Guided tour of exquisite Udaipur plus locations from the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie • Enjoy a cruise on Udaipur’s Lake Pichola • See Cochin’s famous Chinese fishing nets • Experience a Kathakali dance ritual in Fort Cochin • Spend a day on a traditional kettuvallam houseboat • 14 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Five lunches and 12 dinners • Flights to Delhi, returning from Cohcin via Mumbai and internal flights from Udaipur to Cochin via Mumbai
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,095 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: • Elefantastic – £59 • Agra & the Taj Mahal with lunch & tea – £89 • Ayurveda - one hour traditional body massage – £39
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £640
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Inspired by the movies and TV shows that have unveiled the mysteries and the delight of life in India to the fascinated world, this Small-Group Tour combines some of the great sights of Delhi, Rajasthan and Kerala with opportunities to step ‘behind the curtain’, meeting local families, shopping in colourful markets and experiencing different types of Indian cuisine, while staying in some delightful ‘Heritage’ and ‘Home-Stay’ hotels. Please see page 47 for details of how you can extend your stay in India.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Colonel’s Retreat, Delhi (nights 2-3) This small hotel boasts comfortable lounges and a roof-top restaurant serving home-cooked food. Heritage Suryaa Villa, Jaipur (nights 4-7) This hotel boasts pool and restaurant, with outdoor dining and terraces. Please note: there are 35 steps to reach the bedrooms. Garden Hotel, Udaipur (nights 8-10) This bougainvillea–covered hotel boasts two restaurants and beautifully landscaped gardens. Fort House Hotel, Kochi (nights 11-13) This charming family-run hotel boasts an oceanfront restaurant and traditional verandah. Rooms are on the ground and first floors. The hotel does not have a lift. El Oceano Beach Villas, Mararikulam (nights 14-15) This Keralan-style boutique hotel offers good rooms, a pool and an Ayurvedic mind and body treatment centre, which utilizes herbs from the hotel’s garden.
See more of India – extend your holiday! We offer five wonderful opportunities to make even more of your time in India. On all these extensions, at the end of your tour you will be escorted to the airport for your onward flight and met on arrival and transferred to your accommodation. Our local staff will take care of you and professional guides will meet you for all sightseeing excursions. Below each extension is a list of the holidays it is available on.
Marari Beach, Kerala
Udaipur
Goa
• Fly to Kochi and transfer to El Oceano Beach Villa for a three-night stay on a half‑board basis • Services of our local staff at your destination
• Fly to Udaipur and transfer to the Trident Hotel, Udaipur for a two-night stay on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis • One night at the Holiday Inn Aerocity, Delhi • Guided city sightseeing tour, including the City Palace, followed by a cruise on Lake Pichola • Services of our local staff at your destination
• Fly to Goa and transfer to the The Zuri White Sands, South Goa – right on the beach – for a three-night stay on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis • Services of our local staff at your destination
Three-night extension from £369
AVAILABLE ON THESE TOURS:
• Tigers & the Taj Mahal • Tigers, the Taj & Shimla • A Grand Tour of India • A Journey through India – Grand Palaces & Historic Forts
Three-night extension from £379
AVAILABLE ON THESE TOURS: • Tigers & the Taj Mahal
• Tigers, the Taj & Shimla
Three-night extension from £559
AVAILABLE ON THESE TOURS:
• Tigers & the Taj Mahal • Tigers, the Taj & Shimla • Tigers, the Taj & Amritsar’s Golden Temple • A Grand Tour of India • Kerala & India’s South • A Journey through India – Grand Palaces & Historic Forts • India’s Marigold Hotel Experience
Varanasi Three-night extension from £689
A Taste of Kerala Five‑night extension from £699
• Fly to Varanasi and transfer to the Taj Gateway, Varanasi for a two-night stay • One night at the Holiday Inn Aerocity, Delhi • Evening aarti ceremony at the ghats • Dawn cruise on the Ganges and a city tour • Visit to the museum and ruins of Sarnath • Breakfast and dinner throughout • Services of our local staff at your destination
AVAILABLE ON THESE TOURS:
• Fly to Kochi and transfer to Trident Kochi hotel for a two night stay • Kochi sightseeing - Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue & Chinese Fishing nets. Evening Kathakali dance performance • One-night stay in Greenwoods Hotel, Periyar with space garden tour • Morning wildlife cruise • Two-night stay in Lake Canopy Resort, Alleppey • Houseboat cruise with lunch • Breakfast and dinner throughout • Services of our local staff at your destination
• Tigers & the Taj Mahal • Tigers, the Taj & Shimla • Tigers, the Taj & Amritsar’s Golden Temple • A Journey through India – Grand Palaces & Historic Forts • India’s Marigold Hotel Experience
• Tigers & the Taj Mahal • Tigers, the Taj & Shimla • Tigers, the Taj & Amritsar’s Golden Temple • A Journey through India – Grand Palaces & Historic Forts
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Private Journeys of Discovery in India Turn any of our India tours into a private tour! We offer exclusive private versions of several of our India tours, where your party travel by comfortable car in the company of a professional guide.
AVAILABLE ON THESE TOURS: • Tigers & the Taj Mahal • Tigers, the Taj & Shimla • Tigers, the Taj & Nepal • Tigers, the Taj & Amritsar’s Golden Temple • A Grand Tour of India • Kerala & India’s South • A Journey through India – Grand Palaces & Historic Forts • India’s Marigold Hotel Experience
Private tour supplements from only £400 per person
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Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
15 days from
Follow the Mekong –
£1,999
Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam
A colourful ‘journey-of-a-lifetime’ through South East Asia’s verdant lands, crammed with unforgettable ‘must-see, must-do’ highlights. AVAILABLE: Apr, May, Sep to Nov 2018, Jan, Mar to May, Sep to Nov 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • A guided tour of Bangkok • Journey to the Cambodian border and Battambang • Cruise across Tonlé Sap – South East Asia’s ‘Great Lake’ • Two full days’ at Siem Reap include Angkor Wat • Visit and tour of Cambodian capital Phnom Penh • The Mekong River by fast passenger boat • Enjoy the floating market at Cai Rang • Visit famous ‘HCMC’ – the former Saigon • See the Cu Chi tunnel complex, Viet Cong hideaway • 12 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft • Dinner on eight nights and six lunches • Flights via Abu Dhabi to Bangkok, returning from Ho Chi Minh City
FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS. (Flight upgrades available) PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,999 • Manchester £1,999
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: Thai Dinner Dance – from £20, River Kwai & Death Railway – from £62, Floating Market & Thai Rose Gardens – £47
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £673
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This wonderful tour begins with the excitement of the Thai capital, a cacophonous, kaleidoscopic wonder – with the chance to visit the River Kwai – before journeying to Cambodia, visiting the Khmer citadel of Angkor Thom and its phenomenal Wat, and the capital Phnom Penh. A scenic boat journey through the Mekong Delta brings you to South Vietnamese capital Ho Chi Minh City – still more usually called Saigon – and a fitting finale to a wonderful tour.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Golden Tulip Mandison Suites, Bangkok (nights 2-4) The modern hotel is located just off Sukhumvit Road,within walking distance to restaurants. Classy Hotel & Spa, Battambang (night 5) The hotel offers a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. Tara Angkor, Siem Reap (nights 6-8) Includes 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.
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Floating Market, Bangkok
Asian Elelephants, Chang Rai
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
13 days from
£1,899
Discover Thailand
The mesmerising magic and irresistible sights and sounds of one of the world’s most colourful, captivating and enthralling countries. AVAILABLE: Sep, Oct 2018, Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Wander Chiang Mai’s fascinating night market • Head to the ‘Golden Triangle’ via the ‘White Temple’ • Explore colourful Bangkok on guided tours • Explore Damnoen Saduak’s famous floating market • Visit Kanchanaburi and ride the River Kwai Railway • See the poignant Bridge over the River Kwai • Visit Prasat Muang Singh’s Khmer ruins • End the tour with a stay in beachside Cha-Am • Ten nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft • One lunch and one traditional Kantoke dinner • Return flights to Bangkok and flights in Thailand – Bangkok-Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai-Bangkok
FLY FROM THIS AIRPORT (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £1,899 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Thai Elephant Care Centre Visit – £117
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £410 EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY... Complete your stay in Thailand with a three-night stay at either the Regent Cha Am or Dusit Thani, Hua Hin. Please see our website for further details and pricing.
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Combining ancient traditions and ultra-modern comforts, natural wonders and man-made treasures, this tour is suffused throughout with Thailand’s warmth and infectious joy. Journey into the fertile north, home to rice paddies and fruit farms, and visit the ‘Golden Triangle’ bordering Burma and Laos. Experience Bangkok’s pulsating vigour and stunning temples, then discover the verdant jungle landscape – and the poignant history – of the languid River Kwai, before completing your adventure with rest and relaxation in a beachside idyll.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, Chiang Mai (nights 2-3) This centrally located hotel offers a spa and two pools. Wiang Inn Hotel, Chiang Rai (night 4) Close to the night market, this hotel has a pool. Century Park Hotel, Bangkok (nights 5-6) A centrally located hotel, with a pool/terrace. Felix River Kwai, Kanchanaburi (nights 7-8) A few steps from the infamous ‘Bridge’, with riverside lawns and bar, as well as two pools. Regent Cha-am (nights 9-11) In a beautiful beachside location, with extensive grounds, pools, terraces, fitness centre and gift shop. All rooms have a balcony. All hotels have a restaurant and bar, and rooms with variable facilities that may include a mini-bar and tea/coffee-making facilities. All rooms have private facilities.
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Penang beach
Tea Plantation in the Cameron Highlands
Singapore, Malaysia & Borneo’s Orangutans
16 days from
£2,549
Discover glittering cities, white sand beaches, precious wildlife, jungle landscapes, verdant hill stations… and some of the world’s best street food. AVAILABLE:
Sep & Oct 2018, Mar to May, Sep & Oct 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Discover glittering Singapore • Fly to Borneo and visit the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Sun Bear Conservation Centre • Cruise on the Kinabatangan River • See fireflies and pygmy elephants • Explore cosmopolitan melting-pot ‘K L’ • Explore UNESCO-listed Melaka – formerly Malacca • Visit a tea plantation in the cool Cameron Highlands • Luxuriate on ‘Pearl of the Orient’ island Penang • 13 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft • Five lunches and three dinners • Return flights to Singapore, returning from Penang via Kuala Lumpur and flights from Singapore via Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan and Sandakan to Kuala Lumpar
FLY FROM THIS AIRPORT (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,549 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Penang Island Tour – from £14
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £556
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This perfect introduction to Malaysia and Borneo where a jungle landscape is home to the endangered orangutan and the delightful sun bear also includes stays in two of Asia’s most futuristic metropolises and visits to historic former colonial enclaves and hill station retreats, with a final stay on the idyllic island of Penang the fabled ‘Pearl of the Orient’.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Orchard Parade, Singapore (nights 2-3) Centrally located, offering a gym and outdoor pool. MY Nature Resort, Sandakan (night 4) This eco-friendly resort has a jungle boardwalk and attractive pool. Abai Jungle Lodge (nights 5-6) This riverside lodge is the perfect setting for wildlife spotting. Rooms have a ceiling fan. Melia Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (nights 7-9) Centrally located, within walking distance of Chinatown, this hotel also offers a pool. Strawberry Park Resort, Cameron Highlands (nights 10-11) This hilltop hotel, close to tea plantations, offers an indoor pool and tennis courts. Sunway George Town, Penang (nights 12-14) Centrally located, this modern hotel offers an outdoor pool. All hotels have a restaurant and bar, and rooms with variable facilities that may include a mini-bar and tea/coffee-making facilities. All rooms have private facilities.
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Garden Route Game Lodge
Victoria Falls
Under African Skies – £xxx Victoria Falls to Cape Town £3,299
15 ? days from
Wildlife encounters, natural wonders and unforgettable experiences in one of the world’s most beautiful corners. AVAILABLE: May, Sep to Nov 2018, Feb to May & Sep to Nov 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Stay close to Dr Livingstone’s fabled Victoria Falls • Elephants and buffalo in Chobe National Park • Winelands walking tour and wine tasting in Stellenbosch • Enjoy Big Five wildlife encounters on sunset and sunrise safaris at the Big Five Garden Route Game Lodge • Journey to Knysna on the beautiful Garden Route • Visit Africa’s true most southerly point, Cape Agulhas • Cape Town – the world’s most beautifully sited city • A tour of Cape Point includes Boulders’ penguin colony and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens • Experience Table Mountain’s rotating cable car • 12 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft • Three lunches and four dinners • Flights to Livingstone via Nairobi or Johannesburg, returning from Cape Town, via Johannesburg or Amsterdam, and all regional flights as described in the itinerary
FLY FROM THIS AIRPORT (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £3,299
OPTIONAL EXCURSION: • Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise – £89
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £695 Call us on: 0330
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Crammed with extraordinary sights, some once-in-alifetime opportunities and truly memorable moments throughout, this exciting, exclusive Small-Group Tour takes in the mighty Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, spends a day in Botswana’s stunning Chobe National Park and, after flying to beautiful Cape Town, showcases some of the most engaging sights and natural wonders of the stunning country of South Africa, including the verdant Cape Winelands, with their historic settlements, the high plain of the Little Karoo and the exquisite Garden Route.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: David Livingstone Safari & Spa, Livingstone (nights 2-4) On the banks of the Zambezi River and boasting an open-air restaurant. Kleine Zalze Lodge, Stellenbosch (nights 5-6) Surrounded by greenery and vineyards and opposite a golf course. Garden Route Game Lodge, Albertinia (nights 7-8) Set against the backdrop of the Landeberg Mountains, this private game reserve offers Big Five wildlife viewing. The Graywood Hotel, Knysna (night 9) A wooden lodge set in the heart of the town with a restaurant and bar. Swartberg Country Manor, Oudtshoorn (night 10) Sitting at the base of the Swartberg Mountains, the hotel boasts a stylish restaurant and cottage style rooms. Arniston Seaside Cottages, Arniston (night 11) Located directly on the beach and offering cosy thatched cottages. Inn on the Square, Cape Town (nights 12-13) This centrally located hotel has an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar.
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Vineyards, Stellenbosch
Cape Town, the Garden Route & Big Five Safaris
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£1, £xxx 899
One of the world’s most beautiful cities, sunshine, scenery, warm hospitality and the wonders of animal kingdom, together in one unforgettable tour. AVAILABLE: Jan to May, Sep to Nov 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Experience Table Mountain’s rotating cable car • Tour the beautiful Cape Peninsula • Visit famed whale-watching town Hermanus • September to November departures include a spectacular whale-watching cruise • See the Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm • Journey to Knysna, on the beautiful Garden Route • Cruise on the Knysna Lagoon • Visit Tsitsikamma National Park and its ‘Big Tree’ • Spend two nights in the exclusive, privately owned Garden Route Game Lodge • Discover the magic of South Africa’s Cape Winelands and beautiful Western Cape • Wine-tasting lunch and tour of a Stellenbosch wine estate • Visit foodie capital Paarl and elegant Franschhoek • Nine nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast hotel accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • One lunch and four dinners • Return scheduled flights to Cape Town via Amsterdam
FLY FROM THESE AIRPORTS (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Glasgow £1,899 • Heathrow £1,899 • Manchester £1,899
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: from £329
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This perfect introduction to South Africa, one of the most strikingly beautiful countries to be found on the face of the Earth, is crammed with unforgettable highlights from start to finish. Discover and explore spectacular Cape Town in its glorious setting, rugged Indian Ocean shores, the plain of the ‘Little Karoo’ and the rolling grassland home of ‘Big Five’ game, and finally take in the sun-kissed landscape of some of the world’s finest vineyards.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Inn on the Square, Cape Town (nights 1-3) This centrally located hotel has an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. Windsor Hotel, Hermanus (night 4) Located on the seafront this historic hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as outdoor patio areas. All rooms have a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. The Graywood Hotel, Knysna (nights 5-6) A wooden lodge in the town centre, this hotel is close to shops and restaurants. The hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as a pool. Garden Route Game lodge, Albertinia (nights 7-8) Set against the backdrop of the Landeberg Mountains, this private game reserve offers Big Five wildlife viewing. The Stellenbosch Hotel, Stellenbosch (night 9) Warm hospitality and a vibrant, central location means this historic hotel, actually declared a national monument, is our choice in wine country. There’s a restaurant and all rooms have a TV, fridge and air conditioning.
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Kenya Grand Safari – Stay at Treetops
9 ? days from
£2,299 £xxx
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
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • In the company of like-minded people, enjoy a perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating countries • Enjoy three game drives in the Samburu National Reserve • Stay in famous Treetops game lodge • Visit historic Nyahururu – formerly ‘Thompson Falls’ • Journey through the Rift Valley to renowned Lake Nakuru National Park – giraffe and rhino sanctuary • Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha • Spend two nights – and enjoy three game drives – in Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to the ‘Big Five’ • Visit to a Maasai village • Overnight in Nairobi – Kenya’s engaging capital • Seven nights’ carefully chosen accommodation, in game lodges on safari, with full board arrangements on safari, bed and breakfast plus farewell lunch in Nairobi, plus a night on the aircraft • Return flights to Nairobi
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,299 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
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This perfect introduction to perhaps East Africa’s greatest natural wonderland takes in a quartet of protected national parks and reserves. It includes an overnight stay in famous Treetops, as well as opportunities on a succession of unforgettable game drives to view some of the most extraordinary wildlife species on earth, and chances to meet some of its most fascinating peoples – as you journey through some of its most striking and dramatic scenery.
YOUR TOURING HOTELS: Samburu Lodge, Samburu National Reserve (nights 2-3) Set next to the Ewaso Nyiro River, all rooms offer en-suite bathrooms and a balcony. Treetops, Aberdare National Park (night 4) Treetops is one of the most unforgettable game-viewing locations in the world and overlooking a large floodlit waterhole where rhinos and elephants quench their thirst. Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru National Park (night 5) With beautiful views of the lake and national park, all of the rooms are set in wooden lodges which offer en-suite bathrooms. Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara National Reserve (nights 6-7) Set right in the heart of the reserve, all rooms offer an en-suite bathroom and private balconies. Visit the ‘Hippo Bar’ – that overlooks a hippo watering hole. Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, Nairobi (night 8) Offering true five-star luxury, facilities include a swimming pool, two restaurants, a bar and a tea room.
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The Seychelles
MY Pegasus
The Seychelles – Small Ship Island Hopping
10 ? days from
£2,999 £xxx
Enjoy some of the world’s finest beaches and bluest waters, and ‘Garden of Eden’ natural wonders, on this delightful, unforgettable small-ship cruise. AVAILABLE: Sep & Oct 2018, Jan to May, Sep & Oct 2019
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS: • Sail from Mahé’s Port Victoria to idyllic St Anne • See Curieuse Island’s giant tortoises • Cousin Island’s Bird Sanctuary and turtle-nesting beaches • Anse Lazio is one of the world’s most beautiful beaches • Enjoy a walking tour of remote Aride Island • Sunset cruise to Baie St Anne, on Praslin island • Sail to Felicité or Grand Sœur island for a swim or snorkel • Overnight in exquisite La Digue • Anchor off Moyenne Island and enjoy a beach barbecue • Seven nights’ accommodation in a category C cabin on board MY Pegasus, on a full board basis, with regular filter coffee, tea and drinking water included, plus two nights on the aircraft • Enjoy a farewell dinner, live music and dancing • Return flights via Abu Dhabi to Mahé
FLY DIRECT FROM THIS AIRPORT (Flight upgrades available). PRICES FROM: • Heathrow £2,999 (UK connecting flights available - call us for details)
EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY... Complete your stay in paradise with a stay in the Berjaya Beau Vallon Resort & Casino, a welcoming haven overlooking the blue waters of Mahé’s northwest coast. Please see our website for further details and pricing.
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If your idea of Paradise is white-sand beaches, deep blue waters, uninhabited islands with coves that are perfect for a dip or a snorkel with exotic turtles or a kaleidoscope of aquatic life… or lying in shade or sun sipping a cocktail or curled up with a book, while your floating home from home heads to the next sun-kissed idyll, this wonderful Seychelles voyage, complete with small-ship comforts, a warm welcome and some memorable excursions, is for you.
YOUR INCLUDED CRUISE: Recently refitted MY Pegasus is a delightful home-from-home for up to 44 passengers, accommodated in comfortable, air-conditioned cabins. An Upper Deck bar and lounge/dining room, outdoor dining area spacious Sun Deck and Lower Deck mini-spa, as well as a swimming platform astern cater to your holiday pleasure.
YOUR CABIN CHOICES: Choose between cabins located on Sun Deck (three cabins), Upper Deck (two cabins) or Main Deck (16 cabins), with cabins graded according to their position in the ship and proximity away from public areas. A Grade Cabins feature larger windows while C Grade Cabins are a little smaller. All offer ensuite WC/shower, TV, music channels, hairdryers, air conditioning and a safe.
More award-winning holidays! Fall Colours of New England & Canada Available: Sep & Oct 2018, Sep & Oct 2019 Mother Nature’s annual dazzling display, one of her greatest wonders, and some of North America’s most exciting, enthralling cities. Flying from • Heathrow • Manchester
15 days from
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Canadian Rockies Rail Adventure & the Inside Passage 16 days from
£3,499
£1,899 NEW Tour
Available: Jun to Aug 2019
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Uncover Western Canada on this ultimate tour taking in some of North America’s greatest natural wonders. Flying from • Heathrow
Classic South Africa Available: Apr to Jun & Sep to Nov 2018, Jan to Mar, May, Jun, Sep to Nov 2019 “The whole world in one country” – stunning sights, stirring history, ‘Big Five’ game drives, the Garden Route, the Winelands and beautiful Cape Town. Flying from • Edinburgh • Manchester
16 days from
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£2,499
Classic China & Yangtze River Cruise 16 days from
£2,599
Available: Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov 2018, Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov 2019
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This spellbinding itinerary combines a breathtaking mix of man-made sights both ancient and ultra-modern, and some astounding natural wonders. Flying from • Heathrow
Japan - Land of the Rising Sun Available: Sep to Nov 2018, Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov 2019 A mesmerising introduction to one of the world’s most enthralling countries, mixing ancient past and blisteringly modern, and stunning works of nature. Flying from • Gatwick • Manchester
Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise 11 days from
£1,449
Available: Sep to Oct 2018, Jan to May & Sep to Oct 2019
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13 days from
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The mysteries of antiquity and the eye-popping, jaw-dropping riches of the pharaohs, discovered and explored in style. Flying from • Heathrow
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